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“Becoming a Veterinarian” by Boris Kachka

The minute the doctor walked into the room, you felt a sense of relief. Soon, the pain will be gone and you might finally get some rest. You could even have a name for the illness causing all these problems. Soon, your ailing pet will feel better, life will return to normal and in “Becoming a Veterinarian” by Boris Kachka, you’ll see what goes into the making of an animal doctor.

Top Rosé Picks For Summer 2019

Houston Style shares its top Rosé picks for the summer.

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“Friday Black: Stories” by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

You are the strongest person you know. You can lift and carry a lot of weight and many burdens, because strength comes from within as well as from muscles. So what are you capable of doing when times get strange?

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Newlyweds evacuated from the Woolsey Fire, then were kicked out of their Airbnb

A couple who evacuated from the Woolsey Fire in Los Angeles says their Airbnb hosts kicked them out of their unit and cleaned out all their belongings, forcing them to live with relatives in San Diego.

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Amazon Spotlights Black-Owned Doll Brand

Founded by mother-daughter duo, Melissa and Esi Orijin, Orijin Bees' Baby Bee Doll collection is now being featured in Amazon’s newly-released Holiday Kids Gift Book and recognized in their "Toys We Love" List for 2022. The collection is available in an array of skin tones and curl patterns representing features of Black and Brown children.

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'Paper Girls' wants to be another 'Stranger Things' but doesn't quite deliver

The latest graphic novel from Brian K. Vaughan to make the leap to the screen, "Paper Girls" possesses a "Stranger Things"-wannabe vibe, blending coming-of-age elements, time travel, nostalgia and science fiction. The result makes for a semi-watchable Amazon series that feels a little too convoluted to satisfactorily deliver.

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Amazon will lay off more than 18,000 workers

Amazon says it plans to lay off more than 18,000 employees as the global economic outlook continues to worsen.

How to practice socialization after thriving in isolation

As the vaccination rate rises and COVID-19 restrictions begin to decrease, everyday activities are slowly becoming normal. But for those who have thrived during isolation, the idea of participating in social activities again may be daunting.

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Harris Health Awarded $500,000 Sponsorship from Cigna Healthcare to Address Chronic Diabetes, Food Insecurity through Expansion of the Food Rx Program

Harris Health announced today that it received a $500,000 sponsorship from Cigna Healthcare to expand the system’s Food Rx Program, a novel initiative supporting people who are food insecure and living with a chronic disease such as Type 2 diabetes. The funds will allow Harris Health to offer a new, more convenient approach to getting food to its high-risk patients: refrigerated food lockers.

Maersk turns record profit and predicts supply chain chaos will continue

Maersk, the world's largest container shipping company, predicts that global supply chain chaos will continue into next year. That could benefit the company, which just reported its best quarter in 117 years.

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Emmett Till’s cousin reveals truths about the landmark case in civil rights history

Rev. Wheeler Parker, Jr. shares book filled with never-before-seen findings in the Till case

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Man Who Fled Country After Killing Man in Case of Mistaken Identity Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

The owner of a Houston transmission-repair shop who fled the country in 2018 after shooting a man he mistook for a thief was sentenced to 35 years in prison this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Saturday.

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Canadian Rockies Culinary Experience

In Alberta, located in western Canada, you will find a region home to diverse and delicious cuisines influenced by the area’s natural resources and cultural heritage. From savory meats such as Alberta beef and bison to locally grown grains and vegetables, Alberta offers a wide variety of foods. If you planning a trip to Alberta soon and need a guide for places to wine and dine, this article is for you. If you aren’t planning a trip to Alberta, you’ll want to book your flight after reading this article!

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These are the House Republicans running for speaker

The high-stakes race for House speaker enters a new phase this week, with a slate of new candidates vying for the gavel following Rep. Jim Jordan’s exit from the race.

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Border chief disputes DHS has 'operational control' of the entire US southern border

US Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz on Wednesday said the US does not have "operational control" of the southern border, contradicting a stance previously taken by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

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'This Is Us' Star Says Fans Have It Wrong

Mandy Moore isn't revealing a great deal about the "This Is Us" season finale, but there is one thing she is speaking out about.

New adult coloring book features unique hand-drawn images that can relieve stress

Paula A. MacLeod debuts as an author with ‘In My Mind's Eye Inkings’

Using her artistic capabilities and vivid imaginations, Paula A. MacLeod fulfills her lifelong dream of being an author as she releases the adult coloring book, “In My Mind's Eye Inkings” (published by Xlibris).

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Congratulates the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston on its selection to Receive $738,772 in funding under the Education Research Program for Studi

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $738,772 in funding under the education research program to the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. The grant will be used in examining the cost-effectiveness of continuous improvement models for preschool teachers in the Texas public school districts of Houston, Austin, and Dallas/Fort Worth.

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One Lancôme Eyeshadow Palette Worn By Lupita Nyong'o For the Wakanda Forever Press Tour

Celebrity Makeup Artist Nick Barose used Lancôme Hypnôse 5-Color Eyeshadow Palette to create the beautiful and fun eyeshadow looks on Lupita. The palettes are expertly put together to offer 5 shades that range from matte to metallic in various color stories. See below for some of the looks Nick created on Lupita using different the different palettes!

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Maria Sharapova's Comeback Leaves Women's Tour Divided

Maria Sharapova is coming back to tennis after a 15-month doping ban, attracting global media attention yet splitting opinion on the women's tennis Tour.