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5 Things for Wednesday, August 2: Trump, North Korea, Tax Reform, Hot Car Deaths, College and Race

How to break out of jail in Alabama: Confuse the new guard ... and use peanut butter. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Protest and Turmoil Rock Last Day of Texas Legislative Session

Texas ended its contentious legislative session Monday as protesters packed into the state Capitol over a new ban on sanctuary cities, and lawmakers erupted into a heated argument with alleged death threats on the House floor.

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An officer sought permission to shoot the Uvalde gunman before he entered school but didn't hear back in time, report says

An Uvalde police officer armed with a rifle spotted the gunman outside Robb Elementary School and was ready to fire. He asked for permission to take the shot but his supervisor either did not hear him or responded too late -- and by that time, the gunman had entered the building, according to a new assessment of the law enforcement response.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Inspiring Stories of African Americans to Air on Disney Channel this February

To cultivate kids’ deeper interest in history and inspire them to feel their own significance in the present and future, stories about distinguished men and women including the Tuskegee Airmen Chief Civilian flight instructor Charles Alfred “Chief” Anderson, the history-making commercial airline pilot Stephanie R. Grant, animator and Disney legend Floyd Norman, and physician, role model and activist Dr. Myiesha Taylor, will be presented as part of Disney|ABC Television Group’s “Be Inspired” interstitial series during Black History Month on Disney Channel, Disney 😄 and Disney Junior.

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Why People Call Her "Mama Biscuit" -- And How She Recovered After Getting Cut From a Popular Reality Show

Lesley Riley, founder of Mama Biscuit’s Gourmet Biscuit Company, is so successful that people are now referring to her as "Mama Biscuit" - even though that's not really the name that she goes by. Her gourmet biscuits come in 50 sweet and savory flavors like bananas foster, chicken pot pie, and spiced mango, and are available in several major retailers including Whole Foods and Wegmans.

New CEO brings ‘passion and commitment’ to Pathways

Pathways Youth & Family Services, a non-profit organization providing a wide array of social-services programs to communities across Texas, has named Tina Amberboy as its new CEO.

Beyond the Rhetoric: Black Federal Procurement Levels Have Yet to Bounce Back

As the George W. Bush Administration ended Black procurement was coming in at 8.0%. During the Obama Administration levels fell consistently. As President Trump entered the White House levels were at 1.8% and falling. Today, the levels have yet to turn around. For first half of Fiscal Year 2019 (October 1 – March 31, 2019) the average is 1.3%. Hopefully, we have now hit bottom and the subsequent reports will show an upward trending consistent with an improved economy.

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Tacky Box Calls On Hackers to Create Online Anti-Cyberbullying Tool During "Hack the Bully" On Feb. 23-24

Committed to combating cyberbullies with technology in partnership with the Dallas Entrepreneur Center and David’s Legacy Foundation

Tacky Box, a for-purpose company dedicated to creating systemic change In they way children treat one another, has partnered with the Dallas Entrepreneur Center (DEC) and David’s Legacy Foundation to present “Hack the Bully”, an anti-cyberbullying hackathon on Feb. 23-24 at the DEC. Sponsored by Atmos Energy, the ultimate goal of the hackathon is to develop an online tool that weakens cyberbullies and empowers victims and bystanders.

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Black Chef Turned Entrepreneur Launches Line of Soul Food Starter Kits in 1,000+ Grocery Stores Nationwide 918 3

Meet culinary expert and business leader Claude Booker, the CEO and founder of Booker’s Soul Food Starters which are now available in over 1,000 grocery stores across the country. His business providing Southern side dishes for buffets was decimated as a direct result of the pandemic, and most buffets remain closed.

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Expert Helps Clients Create Killer Pitches that ‘Pay and Slay’

Elevator pitches, sales pitches, media pitches and investor pitches that “convert conversations into currency” don’t happen by accident — and you never know who may be listening, says Precious L. Williams, founder of Perfect Pitches By Precious.

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Here’s the Scoop: Yonutz Unveils Fantastical Delights this National Ice Cream Day

Creators of the award-winning SMASHED™ Donut, Yonutz to smash the ordinary with the debut of all-new ice cream menu and complimentary offerings available nationwide on July 16

Yonutz, the celebrated and social media-famous donut and ice cream concept, creator of the famed Yonutz SMASHED™Donut, and three-time winner of Dessert Wars, will celebrate National Ice Cream Day with the launch of its Yonutz SMASHED™ Ice Cream and Create Yo! Own menu on Sunday, July 16. To mark the occasion, the first 50 customers starting at 2 p.m. will be treated to a complimentary Create Yo! Own SMASHED Ice Cream treat, available at participating stores nationwide.

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Biden-Harris Administration to Provide 804,000 Borrowers with $39 Billion in Automatic Loan Forgiveness as a Result of Fixes to Income Driven Repayment Plans

Discharges are the result of updated counts of progress toward student loan forgiveness

The Department of Education (Department) today will begin notifying more than 804,000 borrowers that they have a total of $39 billion in Federal student loans that will be automatically discharged in the coming weeks. In total, the Biden-Harris Administration has approved more than $116.6 billion in student loan forgiveness for more than 3.4 million borrowers.

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Famed Ringling Bros. Circus Closing After More Than 100 Years

The Ringling Bros. circus is closing down after more than 100 years in operation, according to a press release from Feld Entertainment, which has owned the circus for the last 50 years.

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It Could Get A Lot Harder For Europeans To Visit America

Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly said Tuesday that rules allowing Europeans to travel to the U.S. without a visa should be reviewed because of concerns over potential terrorism.

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Trump is picking on the wrong guy

President Trump is picking on the wrong guy if he thinks the revocation of John Brennan's security clearances is going to intimidate or silence him. The man who is in many ways the architect of the war on militant jihadists is not going to be easily bullied.

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Florida to recommend against Covid-19 vaccine for healthy children

The Florida Department of Health will recommend against Covid-19 vaccinations for healthy children, the state's top public health official said Monday, putting the state at odds with the guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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'Right to Repair' Movement Could Risk Patient Care for Disadvantaged Communities

Cutting corners in the medical field is unacceptable

In state legislatures across the country the “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum. Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico considered right to repair legislation during the 2023 legislative session. And while this might be a good idea for some products, policymakers should oppose any attempts to weaken regulated safety requirements for repairing life-saving and life-enhancing medical devices. Patient safety is too great a risk.

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Trump says he would not reappoint Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Former President Donald Trump said that if he is reelected, he would not reappoint Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing Powell of considering rate cuts to give Democrats an advantage in the 2024 elections.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Corruption is a Small Business Killer

I was so proud and inspired to speak before the United Nations last week. It was kind of a peak in my public speaking career. Included within my content was my concern of international corruption. T

Facebook to meet #WeTheNipple campaigners amid nudity censorship row

Facebook has agreed to meet with anti-censorship campaigners and figures from the art world amid a growing row over its policy regarding artistic nudity.