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'Defend the Black Vote' Campaign Passes Five-Million Text Milestone

People For the American Way Foundation announced today that its nonpartisan “Defend the Black Vote” campaign has passed the milestone of five million text messages sent to more than two million eligible voters, and is continuing to expand its reach in the final runup to Election Day. The campaign is designed to mobilize Black voters, especially Black male voters between 18 and 35, and to combat voter suppression and misinformation in the 2020 elections. In recent days it has expanded to encompass 23 states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

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Dr. Birx slams the lack of mask usage in North Dakota, where Covid-19 is soaring

If you're in a coronavirus hotspot, watch out -- Dr. Deborah Birx might be visiting and reinforcing some sharp lessons.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Releases Titles from HBO in November 2020

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings consumers the opportunity to own two exceptional programs from HBO’s distinguished content library. Both titles will be released on Digital in November 2020. Offerings include a compelling documentary about one of Hollywood’s greatest actresses and a new drama series about teenagers living on a U.S. military base in Italy. Now viewers have the chance to purchase more exceptional programs from the premium cable network to add to their own home entertainment library.

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Woman suspected of sending poisoned letter to Trump arrested

A woman suspected of sending a letter containing the poison ricin to President Donald Trump was arrested as she tried to enter the US from Canada at a border crossing in New York state, a US law enforcement official said.

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Louisville has settled Breonna Taylor's wrongful death lawsuit

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old EMT killed by police six months ago.

Commissioners Court Takes Action to Help Those Facing Evictions

CARES Act Eviction Protections And Additional Unemployment Assistance Payments are Set to End

Since federal eviction protections ended last Saturday, Harris County Commissioners Court took action to help those facing evictions in the coming months. After hearing testimony from members of the Housing Stability Task Force and advocates for tenants’ rights, the court approved measures to provide relief to residents.

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Get the Look: Emily Blunt in Chantecaille

At the London premiere of Mary Poppins Returns, celebrity makeup artist Jenn Streicher used Chantecaille to create a rosy pink look on star Emily Blunt.

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Texas Two-Step: Houston Texans Takes On In-State Rival the Dallas Cowboys for Bragging Rights

There are certain things that will let you know you are in the state of Texas. No matter how many times you have seen a person they will still greet you with, “Hey. How are you doing?” Manners is a must growing up in Texas and that’s why we always say, “Sir or Ma’am.” You will always hear stories about how this person’s barbeque is better than that person’s because in Texas barbeque is the state food. But nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, speaks louder than “FOOTBALL,” in the great State of Texas and this week’s matchup will definitely have the volume past a ten.

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3 Ways to Help a Loved One Receive Proper Nursing Home Care

It’s an almost weekly occurrence across the country. Nursing homes face lawsuits over patients who develop severe bedsores that in some cases lead to death.

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TSU’s Thurgood Marshall Law School Partners with Local Organizations to Host Free Record Expungement Clinic in Acres Homes

Students from Texas Southern University’s (TSU) Thurgood Marshall School of Law (TMSL) partnered with the Houston Lawyers Association, the Earl Carl Institute, the Houston Area Black Law Students Associations and the Houston Area American Constitution Society to host a free criminal record expungement and nondisclosure clinic at the Multi-Service Center in Acres Homes.

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Police in NYC are investigating the second set of swastikas found in the last three days

For the second time in three days, the New York City Police Department is investigating swastikas found scrawled in places where children play.

Waters Asks for Briefing on Whether the Fed is Considering Removing Wells Fargo’s Asset Cap

Following reports that Wells Fargo & Company has requested that the Federal Reserve remove an asset cap imposed in response to widespread consumer abuses and compliance breakdowns, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, wrote a letter to Jerome H. Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, requesting additional information.

How Companies Can Rethink Supply Chains To Deal With Disruptions

The coronavirus has disrupted U.S. companies in many ways, and nearly three-fourths of them have seen their supply chain significantly affected.

African American Leaders at Forefront of “Earth Day Live,” A Digital Mobilization to Demand Action on COVID and Climate

Guests Include Stacey Abrams, Rev. William J. Barber II, Sharon Carpenter and Mustafa Santiago Ali

This Earth Day, a generation of young people will come together online, via live stream, to call for a just recovery from COVID-19 in line with science and justice. Leaders of the youth climate movement will share their vision of how we can move through this time of upheaval and emerge better prepared to make the massive economic, social and policy changes needed to recover from COVID-19 and confront climate destruction.

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DIY Recipes – Homemade Doggy Dumplings

Make your own dog treat at home with the recipe included here. These turn out as a cross between a dumpling and a biscuit. This recipe makes about two dozen treats and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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H-E-B is Extending Temporary Hours of Operation On Monday – Across All Stores in Texas

Starting on Monday, April 27, 2020, all H-E-B stores in Texas will open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. until further notice.

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FDA approves first drug to treat smallpox

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Friday its approval of the first drug to treat smallpox. The contagious disease was eradicated in 1980 thanks to vaccination efforts, but there are concerns that it could be used in a bioterror attack.

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Harley-Davidson will move some production out of US after retaliatory tariffs

President Donald Trump's trade policy is backfiring on Harley-Davidson. The company is shifting some production of motorcycles for European customers out of the United States to avoid EU retaliatory tariffs.

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Tesco and Carrefour join forces to keep prices down

Two of Europe's biggest supermarket chains are joining forces. Tesco and Carrefour said on Monday they are planning a long-term, strategic alliance covering their relationship with global suppliers and joint purchasing of own brand products.

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Rice’s Glasscock School, Texas Tribune to host ‘The Federal Response to Harvey: One Year Later’ Aug. 30

Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies will host a Texas Tribune conversation Aug. 30 about the federal response to Hurricane Harvey one year after the storm made landfall in Texas. Panelists from federal and local government will discuss the status of recovery and the long-term plans for getting neighborhoods and towns back on their feet.