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Could You Be Missing Out On Senior Discounts? Here Are A Few Things To Know

People who reach or near their retirement years often need to watch every penny.

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Statement From Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Regarding the $82 Billion Emergency Disaster Aid Package Introduced in Congress

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement regarding the introduction of HR 4667 which makes further supplemental appropriations for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria:

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Kanye West's entire album hits the Top 40

So much for fans abandoning Kanye West's latest project. All seven tracks on the controversial rapper's "Ye" album debuted on Billboard's Top 40 chart this week.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee To Tour Immigrant Children Detention Facilities in Rio Grande Valley And Casa Padre in Brownsville

Jackson Lee—“Reports indicate that in the six weeks the policy has been in effect, close to 2000 children have been cruelly separated from their parents. This has to stop.”

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Supreme Court upholds travel ban

The Supreme Court has upheld President Donald Trump's travel ban. The ruling was 5-4 along partisan lines, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing for the conservative majority.

UNCF’s National College Empower Tour Kicks Off in New York; Awarding Thousands in Scholarship Dollars to Local Students

Hundreds of students expected to attend the UNCF Empower Me Tour

The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Empower Me Tour (EMT) kicks off this academic year on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Hunter College. EMT is a free, traveling college-and-career-readiness roadshow that provides a platform for high school students to earn on-site scholarships and admission to the nation’s top historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Thousands of dollars will be awarded, on the spot, to local New York high school graduating seniors who attend.

The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation Feeds People in Need in Bay Area and Other Cities for Thanksgiving

Joining Forces with The Salvation Army for the “Miracles At Thanksgiving” Initiative, TASF Distributed Over 500 Meals, Ensuring Residents In Need Have Food for The Holiday

On Thursday, The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF), a national non-profit foundation that provides marginalized communities with trauma and mental wellness resources, partnered with The Salvation Army to provide Thanksgiving meals for Bay Area residents in need. Additionally, TASF has partnered with local organizations, churches and communities to feed hundreds of families and communities in need across the country during this holiday season. The cities that will benefit from TASF’s giving initiative include San Francisco, CA; New Orleans, LA; Atlanta, GA; Acworth, GA; Mt. Airy, NC; Pinnacle, NC; Fayetteville, NC and Somerset, NJ to name a few.

Politicans urge people to buy Australian wine in defiance of China

Politicians from various Western countries have asked consumers to buy Australian wine in order to fight back against China's punitive tariffs on the beverage.

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Cincinnati's first statue of a named woman honors civil rights activist Marian Spencer

Historical statues dot the landscape of Cincinnati, Ohio, but the city has been notably lacking any that feature a named woman. Until now.

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Prince Harry and Meghan attend Queen's birthday parade with other royals

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attended the Queen's birthday parade in London on Thursday, in their first joint public appearance with the royal family since they quit as working royals two years ago.

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Sheriff's Office Arrests Multiple Suspects Involved in a Double Homicide in 2020

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s detectives in partnership with members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force arrested multiple suspects involved in the murder of Devin Massey, 15, and Jonathan Massey, 17, which occurred in 2020.

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H-E-B Representatives Visit CAHS at PVAMU

Representatives from H-E-B’s butcher division visited with members of the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences’ Cooperative Agricultural Research Center and Cooperative Extension Program to discuss the possibility of a collaboration between the company and our butcher certification course within The Rural Workforce Academy.

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Beyoncé calls Madonna a 'masterpiece genius' for joining her on 'Break My Soul' remix

For lending the iconic melody from "Vogue" to Beyoncé's new "Break My Soul" remix, Madonna (AKA Madge, the Queen of Pop, Madame X, etc.) received a new title -- "masterpiece genius," bestowed upon her by Bey herself.

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FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine in children 5 to 11.

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EnPAC: Gary Baxter's Visionary Non-Profit Aims to Eradicate Energy Poverty in Minority Communities

In a groundbreaking initiative to combat energy poverty within marginalized communities, former Baltimore Ravens cornerback Gary Baxter launched the Energy and Poverty Awareness Center (EnPAC) on January 25 at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland.

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Madonna shares photo with father Silvio, 92, at Detroit concert near her hometown

Madonna is marking a significant stop on her “Celebration” world tour, which had a beloved family member in attendance.

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Old ice and snow yields tracer of preindustrial ozone

Ancient air bubbles answer question about ozone levels after Industrial Revolution

Using rare oxygen molecules trapped in air bubbles in old ice and snow, U.S. and French scientists have answered a long-standing question: How much have "bad" ozone levels increased since the start of the Industrial Revolution?

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What We Know So Far in the College Admissions Cheating Scandal

The massive college admissions scam, thought to be the biggest ever prosecuted in the United States, is a harsh reminder that wealthy families can cheat their way to even greater privilege. And some say this scandal is just the tip of the iceberg. Here's what we know so far in this developing case:

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Midterms road map: 10 races to watch on Election Night

There is a lot up for grabs Tuesday. All 435 House races are on the ballot, with Democrats feeling optimistic about winning control of the chamber.

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Climate change will shrink US economy and kill thousands, government report warns

A new US government report delivers a dire warning about climate change and its devastating impacts, saying the economy could lose hundreds of billions of dollars -- or, in the worst-case scenario, more than 10% of its GDP -- by the end of the century.