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A Very Mean Underdog

Astros face the A’s in the Best-Of-Five American League Division Series

I don’t think Major League Baseball could have scripted the American League Division Series matchup between the Houston Astros and the Oakland A’s even if they tried as hard as they could. No matter what the schedule looked like towards the end of the season, this matchup was not in the cards. But it’s definitely something that the MLB will promote as much as they can to baseball fans to build the postseason drama.

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Al Sharpton Talks Misconceptions About His Place at the Center of Civil Rights

For many Black Americans, he is next to a Messiah. For many non-Black Americans, he is thought to be an agitator, riling up already uncomfortable societal quagmires that are better left swept under the rug. Media image aside, Reverend Al Sharpton is neither of these things. The boy raised by a single mother in working class Queens, New York, developed a passion for civil rights activism as a pre-teen. He began marching alongside Reverend Jesse Jackson and other prominent civil rights activists at the tender age of thirteen, seeking to progress the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of civil disobedience and taking the high road to equal rights under the law for Black Americans.

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City of Houston Support and Prioritize the Sunnyside Community

When I became mayor in 2016, I said I did not want to be the mayor of two cities – the haves, and the have nots.

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Trump's positive Covid-19 test throws country into fresh upheaval

A country already unnerved by a devastating health catastrophe and a turbulent political season faced fresh upheaval Friday as Americans awoke to news President Donald Trump had contracted coronavirus.

Are You Registered to Vote?

My vote won’t count. I missed the deadline. The process is too hard. What are these statements? Excuses used by Americans as reasons why they don’t vote. And there are more than that with regards to black and brown people faced with lack of transportation, voter IDs laws, distrust of the system, and a lack of education of the process. However, I am of the belief that for every excuse there is a solution to resolve it. Stop thinking you won’t be heard.

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Are You Registered to Vote?

My vote won’t count. I missed the deadline. The process is too hard. What are these statements? Excuses used by Americans as reasons why they don’t vote. And there are more than that with regards to black and brown people faced with lack of transportation, voter IDs laws, distrust of the system, and a lack of education of the process. However, I am of the belief that for every excuse there is a solution to resolve it.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Announces 30,000 Drivers License Holds Lifted this Week as County Ends OmniBase Program

Commissioner Ellis also raised concerns about remaining holds through this program, including 500,000 that are in Houston Municipal Courts

Cullinan Park Conservancy Announces 2020 Picnic Skip-nic Online Fundraiser

Cullinan Park Conservancy is hosting its first ever online event! Because of the need for social distancing, the annual Picnic for the Park will be ‘skipped’ and the online “Skip-nic” will be held in its place. An online auction will be held from October 14th to 16th to raise funds for support of Phase II park improvements, including additional trail systems and natural exploration areas.

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Houston vs Everybody

Astros advance to the ALDS after sweeping the Twins 2-0

There is one thing people in Houston take pride in and that is being from Houston. It just carries a certain swagger to it, or as the young adults say these days, “It’s a Vibe.” To wear anything that says or represents the city gives most individuals that feeling that they can take on the world and win. There is even paraphernalia that reads, “Houston vs Everybody!”

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An officer was indicted for endangering neighbors, but not Breonna Taylor, with his bullets. This may be why

After months of anticipation that a Kentucky grand jury would deliver justice in Breonna Taylor's killing, the indictment of a single Louisville policeman involved in the fruitless drug raid yielded confusion and more anger.

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Another 837,000 Americans filed for unemployment claims last week

America's jobs recovery continues, albeit at a slow pace, as another 837,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week, on a seasonally adjusted basis.

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Connecticut gets share of multi-million dollar Anthem data breach settlement

Connecticut got its hands on part of a $39.5 million multi-state settlement stemming from Anthem data breach that happened six years ago.

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Greenland's ice sheet is melting as fast as at any time in the last 12,000 years, study shows

We've known for some time now that Greenland's ice sheet is melting at an alarming rate.

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As COVID-19 pandemic continues, bikes remain a hot commodity

Thinking of buying a bicycle? It’ll likely be more difficult than you realize, especially for those shopping for entry-level and kids bikes.

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Landlord says towing business hasn’t paid rent for months, and she can’t do much about it

A South Side landlord says her tenants have not paid rent in months – in fact, they owed her thousands before COVID-19.

Commission on Presidential Debates says it will make changes to format to 'ensure a more orderly discussion'

The Commission on Presidential Debates said Wednesday it would be making changes to the format of the remaining presidential debates after the first debate between Democratic nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump devolved into a chaotic disaster the night before.

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New York sees startling uptick in Covid-19 cases in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods

New York neighborhoods with large Orthodox Jewish communities have seen startling rises in Covid-19 cases and test positivity rate in recent weeks, alarming officials concerned about a new outbreak.

Some of the most frequently banned books feature LGBTQ stories, library association says

Some school libraries ban books because characters use witchcraft. Others do because of profanity or sexual content, or because of uncomfortable themes like racism.

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Palantir, the controversial data company, makes its Wall Street debut

Palantir Technologies, the secretive data company best known for taking on controversial work for the US government, made its Wall Street debut Wednesday.

Biden did the one thing he had to do to win the debate

History will record that Joe Biden won Tuesday night's debate by demonstrating one important thing: he is not senile.