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Uber says it will offer rides only in electric vehicles in US, Europe by 2030

Uber plans to offer rides exclusively in electric vehicles by 2030 in US, Canadian and European cities, and be entirely free of emissions by 2040.

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Fire ravages Europe's largest migrant camp on Lesbos

Europe's largest migrant camp, Moria, has been devastated by massive fires that broke out early Wednesday at the overcrowded site on Greece's Lesbos island.

Texas Democratic Party Surpasses Our Historic Goal of Reaching Out to 1 Million Unregistered Voters During Texas Voter Registration Week

Texas Democratic Party and MJ Hegar for Senate Campaign Reach Out to 1.3 Million Unregistered Texans

During Texas Voter Registration Week, the Texas Democratic Party shattered our goal of reaching out to 1 million unregistered Texans. We are proud to announce we contacted a staggering 1.3 million unregistered Texans last week.

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RUBBER MATCH

Rockets and Lakers square off in crucial Game 3 playoff matchup

And now the real games begin. With the series tied at one a piece, the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers know what is on the line in this crucial Game 3 matchup on Tuesday night. Teams that have won Game 3 of a best of seven series after it being tied at one game apiece, has went on to win the series over 70% of the time.

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Talking robots could be used to combat loneliness and boost mental health in care homes

Talking robots that interact with older people could be introduced into care homes to help fight loneliness and mental ill health.

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Affluent White student-athletes are profiting from the labor of their poor Black peers, study says

A new study of the economics of college sports found that affluent White students are profiting off the labor of poor Black students.

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TikTok is trying to remove a graphic suicide video

TikTok is working to take down a graphic and disturbing video showing a man shooting himself with a gun.

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IBM's next big bet is ... the oil industry

IBM wants to dig more deeply into oil and gas. In partnership with oilfield services giant Schlumberger, IBM will create a digital platform where oil and gas companies can access real-time data and software give them a competitive advantage

Georgia official claims 1,000 people -- out of at least 2.2 million -- voted twice in primaries

Georgia's top election official claimed Tuesday that 1,000 people voted twice in the state's summer primaries -- a miniscule number out of millions of ballots cast -- and called for criminal prosecutions for potential absentee ballot fraud.

Colin Kaepernick returns to Madden as a playable character for the first time since 2016

For the first time since Madden 17, Colin Kaepernick will be making his return to the virtual gridiron as a playable character in Madden 21.

HISD to serve curbside meals during online-only first-six weeks

Students can pick up breakfast and lunch daily at no charge

After a week-long break, the Houston Independent School District is relaunching curbside student meals distribution on Tuesday, Sept. 8 — the first day of the 2020-2021 school year.

Lamar High School blends the old and new as construction nears completion

For Principal Rita Graves, it is impossible for her to pick a favorite part of the construction project at Lamar High School.

City of Houston "Paying It Forward" Volunteers Will Deliver Hurricane Laura Supplies Saturday Morning

Help is on the way for some East Texas residents who are working to rebuild their communities after the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura. Volunteers spent Friday collecting and packaging supplies that Houstonians have generously donated to the Paying it Forward Hurricane Laura relief effort.

Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of September 7

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Sept. 7, 2020. The week will offer more than 20 free testing sites across Houston, including four mega sites.

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Houston's Fifth Ward Cultural District and the Historic Third Ward Awarded State Cultural District Designation

The State of Texas has officially designated the City of Houston’s Fifth Ward Cultural District and the Historic Third Ward as cultural districts or special zones designed to stimulate economic development and community revitalization.

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2020 NFL Season Begins With Kickoff Weekend

The NFL returns this week and it’s time to get back to football. Kickoff Weekend signals the start of a 256-game journey, one that promises hope for each of the league’s 32 teams as they set their sights on Super Bowl LV, which will be played on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The 101st season of NFL play kicks off on Thursday night (NBC, 8:20 PM ET) as the Super Bowl champion KANSAS CITY CHIEFS host the HOUSTON TEXANS at Arrowhead Stadium in a rematch of the 2019 AFC Divisional Playoffs.

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OWN Licenses Daytime Talk Show 'Tamron Hall'

Second Run of Popular Syndicated Program Hosted by Emmy® Award-Winning Talk Show Host Tamron Hall to Air Monday-Friday on OWN in Multiple Time Periods Beginning September 14

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that it has licensed the award-winning talk show "Tamron Hall" from Disney Media Networks. OWN will premiere the second run of “Tamron Hall” weekdays in multiple time periods beginning Monday, September 14, the same day that season two of the show premieres nationally in first-run syndication. OWN will air new episodes of the show two days after airing in first-run syndication.

How Biden is pressing a two-front war against Trump

Joe Biden has described himself as a "bridge" between the Democrats' current and future generations of leaders. But he may also be a bridge between its present and future on the electoral map.

Democratic group to spend $15 million on key state legislature races

A Democratic organization plans to pour $15 million into key state legislative races across the country, operatives with the group tell CNN, money that will influence races that could tilt the balance in states that will be key to redistricting in the coming years.

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Astros road woes continue in 6-0 loss to A’s

In a short 60-game season, multiple game losing streaks sticks out like a sore thumb. For the Houston Astros, a team that has been plagued by multiple injuries this season, they have picked the worst possible time to standout as they are in the midst of a five-game losing streak. Their woes continued on Monday night as they dropped another game back in the standings by losing to the A.L. West division leaders Oakland A’s. Houston (21-20) lost to Oakland (24-14) by a score of 6-0 in Oakland. That brings the Astros road record to 5-14 away from Minute Maid Park.