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Trump 'enthusiastic' over unproven coronavirus therapeutic, MyPillow creator says

President Donald Trump and Mike Lindell, the creator of MyPillow and an avowed supporter, participated in a July meeting at the White House regarding the use of oleandrin as a potential therapeutic for coronavirus, Lindell confirmed to CNN.

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Sharon Stone blames people who won't wear masks for her sister's Covid-19 diagnosis

Actress Sharon Stone shared her sister's experience with Covid-19 on Instagram, and she said people who don't wear masks are to blame.

Barrick Gold's stock soars after Warren Buffett's company buys a stake

Warren Buffett hates gold -- he has made no secret of his distaste for it as an investment. But the Oracle of Omaha's Berkshire Hathaway revealed Friday that it has bought a new stake in top miner Barrick Gold. As if 2020 couldn't get any stranger

Officials: Possibly hundreds of unmarked graves discovered in Woodland Cemetery on Clemson campus

Clemson officials say recent testing has revealed the possibility of up to 200 unmarked graves in Woodland Cemetery, located on Clemson University's campus.

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Dome Fire at Mojave National Preserve outside Las Vegas burns 16K acres

A wildfire at a national preserve near the Nevada-California border has reached 16,000 acres, according to the San Bernardino County Fire District.

Greenville County Library System expands free WiFi coverage at main library and all 11 branches

The Greenville County Library System has extended its public WiFi network coverage at its main branch and all 11 branch libraries in Greenville County.

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Sandy internet provider creating WiFi hotspots for Oregon Trail School District students

Poor internet access in rural areas is nothing new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has proven what a problem it can be for students trying to learn entirely online.

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How to watch the Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention is this week, and it won't look like any other in history. Democrats have moved their convention online because of health concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Joe Biden will accept the Democratic nomination for president in a virtual address.

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It’s Your Birthday

The Astros celebrated catcher Martin Maldonado’s birthday with a walk-off win

Kyle Tucker capped off a great birthday weekend for his teammate Martin Maldonado. His walk-off homerun in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Astros (11-10) a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners (7-16) and capped off a sweep of the series. Houston is now on a four-game winning streak and have won five out of the six games they have played in Minute Made Park.

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A Major League Winning Streak

Astros defeat the Mariners to win third game in a row

One of my favorite movies of all-times is Major League II, staring Omar Epps, Charlie Sheen, and James Gammon who played the manager of the Cleveland Indians.

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BOOM!

Alvarez’s return to the lineup wakes Astros bats up in victory over the Mariners

I have a friend that I have known for over 20-plus years of my life that I just refuse to lose any competitive events to. No matter if it’s video games, cards, board games, kick ball, etc. I am not losing. It must feel that way every time the Houston Astros (9-10) face the Seattle Mariners (7-14). The Astros used a strong first inning offensive outburst to defeat the Mariners 11-1 on Friday night at Minute Maid Park.

Comcast Launches New “Internet Essentials Partnership Program” for Cities, Schools, and Students as Nation Gears Up for the Academic Year

Adds Free xFi Platform for Parents to Protect Children’s Devices and Monitor Online Activities

With distance learning plans rolling out across the country due to the coronavirus, Comcast today announced a new program for cities, schools, and nonprofits to connect large numbers of low-income K-12 students to the Internet at home. The “Internet Essentials Partnership Program” is designed to help accelerate Internet adoption at a critical time. In nearly ten years, Internet Essentials has become the nation’s largest and most successful low-income Internet adoption program and has connected millions of people to the Internet. It offers households low-cost, broadband Internet service for $9.95/month, the option to purchase a heavily subsidized computer, and multiple options for digital literacy training. Comcast also announced today it is giving all Internet Essentials customers its innovative xFi platform, which enables parents to control and manage their children’s WiFi connected devices.

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Let It Be Known

Greinke calls out pitches from the mound in Astros victory

Babe Ruth’s called homerun in the 1932 World Series against the Chicago Cubs is by far one of the greatest sports debates of all time. Many have agreed that Ruth repeatedly pointed to the outfield to indicate that he was going to hit a homerun. Others have debunked the theory by saying that he was pointing towards the pitcher or the bullpen that had been talking trash to him all game.

Faith & COVID: Staying Grounded In and Activating Your Faith

Where is your level of faith? At this moment, if you had to rate your faith on a scale from 1(lowest) to 10(highest), what would that number be? Take a minute and ponder those questions. My level of faith can vary; however, I keep the faith through consistently staying grounded in who I am and in whose I am, according to the Word of God.

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City of Houston Joins UNICEF USA, Child Friendly Cities Initiatives

Mayor Turner, Government Officials and Community Leaders Continues To Strenghten Community Resiliance For Most Vunerable Residents

This week, the City of Houston announced a partnership with UNICEF USA by participating in the launch of the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) in the United States. Houston will join other cities like San Francisco and Minneapolis by serving as the first cohort of cities to implement an ambitious, two- year process toward recognition as a UNICEF Child Friendly City.

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Why Kamala Harris as VP Would Be a Revelation for Black America

Kamala Harris walked into a packed auditorium for her freshman orientation at Howard University and experienced a revelation.

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Safety Camp 2020

Texans open training camp under a different set of circumstances than in the past

Normally this time of the year in Houston fans are preparing to watch the Texans play their first preseason game all the while calling in to their favorite local sports shows and debating on social media about which third-string player has a chance to make an impact and the roster.

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Comerica Bank Honored

Texas Bankers Foundation Honors Comerica Bank, EMPOWER Series, Inc. With LiFE Award

The Texas Bankers Foundation recognized Comerica Bank with a Leaders in Financial Education (LiFE) Award for its partnership with the EMPOWER Series, Inc., a nonprofit organization offering free monthly financial education and self-development coaching and counseling workshops for low- and moderate-income students and adults in South Dallas and Southeastern Houston. The LiFE Award acknowledges and honors Texas banks that are dedicated leaders in promoting financial education in their communities.

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Kamala Harris Just Showed Why Biden Chose Her as His Running Mate

When Kamala Harris appeared with Joe Biden on Wednesday as his running mate for the first time, she showed why he had chosen her.

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Harris County Commissioners Earmark $32 Million to Give Students Digital Access for New School Year

Having a good education can set an individual up to handle all kinds of opportunities in life. Access to this type of education is not always readily available to all students for a variety of reasons. Obstacles are unique for each generation. For students of today, the biggest problem is the lack of Internet access and/or digital devices.