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Lowe's will deliver your Christmas tree for free this year

Lowe's is offering free Christmas tree delivery for the first time as home-bound Americans start the holidays earlier than usual.

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More Hispanic workers impacted by Covid-19 in food processing and agriculture workplaces, CDC study finds

More Hispanic workers were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in food processing plants, manufacturing plants and agriculture workplaces in the US last spring than workers of other races or ethnicities, a team led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday.

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UK government signs contract for first coronavirus human challenge studies

The UK government has signed a contract for the first human challenge studies for the novel coronavirus, in which healthy volunteers are deliberately infected with the virus in a controlled setting, and some receive an experimental vaccine.

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A California city is guaranteeing income to 800 residents for two years

The city of Compton is launching a pilot program that will guarantee free, recurring cash payments to 800 of its low-income residents -- with no strings attached.

Houston Health Department Encourages Alternatives to Traditional Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Gatherings During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Houston Health Department encourages people to forgo traditional trick-or-treating and Halloween gatherings this year in favor of safer alternatives. Going door-to-door and attending traditional Halloween events are high-risk activities for spreading COVID-19 during the pandemic.

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Barry Jenkins gives first look at 'The Underground Railroad'

"The Underground Railroad" is coming to Amazon and Barry Jenkins delivered a first look at the limited series on Monday.

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Houston Furniture Bank to Celebrate Inauguration of New 43,000-Square-Foot North Houston Location in the Woodlands

On Friday, October 16, 2020, the Houston Furniture Bank will celebrate the inauguration of its new 43,000-square-foot Houston Furniture Bank North location in the Woodlands, Texas. This new facility in Montgomery County is the second building operated by Houston Furniture Bank in the Greater Houston region and is located at 295 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands, Texas 77380.

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Winner Takes All

Astros force a Game 7 in the ALCS after being down 3-0

Hip Hop Artist Chris Brown had one of the most iconic openings to a song that has been etched into the minds of everyone who has ever heard it. On his hit single, “Look At Me Know” featuring Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne, Chris bellows out what could easily be the Houston Astros rally cry this season to other teams and fans who are holding the 2017 cheating scandal over their heads.

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H-Town Stand Up

Correa’s blast in the ninth inning helps the Astros stave off elimination

Stadium in San Diego, California as soon as I heard the loud “Crack” from the barrel of the bat of Astros shortstop and “Swag Leader” Carlos Correa.

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Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey, who sparked controversy between the NBA and China, to step down

Daryl Morey, who in October last year sparked controversy between the NBA and China with a tweet in support of pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong, is stepping down as the Houston Rockets general manager.

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More people watched Biden on ABC than Trump on NBC, MSNBC and CNBC

Joe Biden's town hall on ABC averaged 14.1 million viewers on Thursday night, easily surpassing the Nielsen ratings for President Trump's town hall on NBC. That alone was a result virtually no one in the TV business expected. And that's not even the most surprising part.

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Mexico's former defense minister arrested on federal drug charges in Los Angeles

A former Mexican defense minister was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on drug and money laundering charges, accused of taking bribes in exchange for permitting a cartel known for wholesale violence to operate with impunity in Mexico, federal prosecutors said Friday.

Debate commission announces topics for final debate between Trump and Biden

The Commission on Presidential debates announced on Friday the six topics for the second and final debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden set to take place next week.

Classic Disney films now have stronger advisories warning of racist content

Disney+ subscribers who log on to watch classic films like "Lady and the Tramp" or "Peter Pan" now see stronger advisory messages warning of racist content.

I stood in line for four hours to vote

Perseverance. That's the word my fraternity brother, who was already in line to vote, loudly and clearly said to me as my wife and I took our place in line roughly 10 people behind him.

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The US has reached 8 million Covid-19 cases, and the pace of new infections signals a tough winter

The United States on Friday surpassed 8 million recorded Covid-19 cases -- a milestone that comes as daily infection rates are rising, which experts say is setting the country up for a very difficult winter.

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Comcast Offers Thousands Of Grants, Equipment, Marketing And Tech Resources To Small Businesses Hardest Hit By COVID

lack-Owned Small Businesses, Those Impacted Most by the Pandemic, are the First Eligible Applicants for Comcast RISE Resources and Grants Up To $10,000

Comcast Corporation today launched Comcast RISE, an initiative created to help strengthen and empower small businesses hard hit by COVID-19. The Comcast RISE program will help thousands of small businesses over the next three years. The multi-faceted program offers grants, mar- keting and technology upgrades, including media campaigns and connectivity, computer and voice equipment, as well as free marketing insights to all applicants.

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Be Fearless and Fierce in the Face of Breast Cancer

Angela Wright shares her story as a breast cancer survivor

We all know that life can throw some twists and turns then there are a few times life throws a curve that almost takes our breath away.

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Angela Rye To Host New Video Series: THE MAIN THING, Exclusively On Tidal

This week, Angela Rye is partnering with TIDAL for an exclusive new series, “The Main Thing,” where the multi-hyphenate attorney, political commentator and activist will sit down with guests for intimate and honest conversations. The first episode fea- tures Snoop Dogg, who will become a first-time voter.

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Trump Complicit in Whitmer Kidnap Plot

Political rhetoric can incite. Incendiary posturing can trigger those who carry matches. We've now seen this play out dramatically in Michigan. Last week, six men, members of a right-wing militia group calling themselves the Wolverine Watchmen, were arrested and charged with plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan before the November elections. Seven others were charged under Michigan's anti-terrorism law for allegedly seeking to recruit an army of 200 to storm the Michigan Capitol and ignite a "civil war."