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The 2020 NBA playoffs tip off today. Here's how you can watch and what you need to know

Get ready for wall-to-wall basketball. After officially resuming the 2019-20 NBA season on July 30, the regular season has ended and the 2020 NBA playoffs tip off Monday with a full slate of games.

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What we know about Emma Gonzalez, the fiercely outspoken teen who stunned America with her silence

She strode on stage at the March for Our Lives rally in Washington over the weekend, and listed the names of the 17 students and staff gunned down at her high school in Parkland, Florida. And then she went silent.

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3 Ways For Couples To Discuss Money Without Getting Divorced

Numerous studies point to money as one of the leading causes of divorce. From different spending habits and financial goals to one spouse earning considerably more income than the other, money can be a polarizing issue in a marriage, straining it to the breaking point.

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Chevrolet Introduces Bold 2019 Camaro

New designs, available tech and first-ever Turbo 1LE energize broader lineup

Chevrolet today introduced a reinvigorated 2019 Camaro lineup with distinctive designs, new available technologies and the first-ever Turbo 1LE.

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African-American or Other? Selecting Your Race and Ethnicity on the US 2020 Census Form

Kim Kardashian West will likely check “Black or African American” on the US 2020 Census form when marking the race of her children.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2019 Ford F150 Limited

Ford’s F-150 Limited is a lot of pickup truck. It is the top of the line model of the bestselling vehicle on the American market f

Tennis Great Zina Garrison and Commissioner Ellis Encourage Youth at Street Olympics Final Event to Keep Late Commissioner Lee’s Tradition Alive

Tennis great Zina Garrison joined Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Friday, Aug. 2 to offer words of encouragement to about 2,500 Houston-area youth who competed for medals at the 33rd annual Harris County Street Olympics Final Event at NRG Arena.

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Top Health Concerns in the summer – Be Smart!

The summer is a great time to have fun, soak up all the vitamin D and enjoy not wearing a 2-pound heavy winter coat. While it’s something a lot of people look forward to, there are still some things to be cautious of in the summer. Here are the top health concerns/illnesses to watch out for in the summer!

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Reasons for cautious optimism amid Covid-19 crisis: 'The news about the future' is really promising

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All-New Air-Tag and New 24” iMac Featuring Stunning Design In A Spectrum Of Vibrant Colors, M1 Chip and 4.5K Retina Display and A New iPhone 12 and A Mini In Stunning Purple

Apple this week introduced AirTag, a small and elegantly designed accessory that helps keep track of and find the items that matter most with Apple’s Find My app. Whether attached to a handbag, keys, backpack, or other items, AirTag taps into the vast, global Find My network1 and can help locate a lost item, all while keeping location data private and anonymous with end-to-end encryption. AirTag can be purchased in one and four packs for just $29 and $99, respectively, and will be available beginning Friday, April 30

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Bravo Announces New Top Chef "Cheftestants" and Houston Chef Evelyn Garcia is in the mix!

Emmy-Winning Digital Companion Series “Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen” Returns Thursday, March 10

Houston, we have “Top Chef!” Bravo’s “Top Chef,” will call Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city, home for season 19, launching with a supersized premiere on Thursday, March 3 from 8:00 – 9:15 pm ET/PT. The Emmy and James Beard Award-Winning series, produced by Magical Elves, returns with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. Expect the unexpected as 15 talented chefs from across the country vie for the coveted title bringing their unique skillsets, variety of cuisines and gamut of flavors.

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7 Reasons Why You Need CBD in Your Medicine Cabinet

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid chemical found naturally in cannabis (marijuana and hemp) plants. Below are 7 reasons why you should have CBD oil in your medicine cabinet.

Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted Into France's Pantheon

Josephine Baker — the U.S.-born entertainer, anti-Nazi spy and civil rights activist — was inducted into France's Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to receive the nation’s highest honor.

Nielsen's 2021 African American Consumer Report Explores the Influence of Black Culture on Content and Media Trends and the Representation of the Collective Black Community

New data shows African Americans spend more time consuming media than any other group, yet there continues to be a lack of representation of the collective Black community.

Nielsen continues to dedicate itself to telling the story of the power of Black audiences, their diversity, and the representation of the collective Black community. According to "Seeing and Believing: Meeting Black audience demand for representation that matters," the newest report in Nielsen's Diverse Intelligence Series, the U.S. Black population has a complex and powerful legacy that continues to shape countries and cultures around the world. Yet, when it comes to representation in media, the complexity that creates the richness of their experience is often lost, and when present, undervalued.

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Houston Symphony Announces 2023-2024 Season

From Beethoven, Lang Lang, and Carmina burana to The Music of Queen, Star Wars, and The Nightmare Before Christmas, there are so many exciting concerts in store!

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Physician reassures sufferers of chronic COVID symptoms that relief is possible

Your system may just need a reboot. Here are some things to try.

Loss or distorted sense of taste and/or smell. Brain fog. Tinnitus. Fatigue. Digestive issues. For millions of COVID survivors, some of the most life-disrupting symptoms didn’t go away after they tested negative. Worse, many are told by their doctors that they’ll never fully recover. However, physician Robert Groysman, MD reassures these COVID long-haulers (AKA long COVID) there are treatments available that are effective 70 to 80 percent of the time, or more.

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The University of Houston-Downtown Ushers in New Era with Grand Opening of Wellness & Success Center

New Center Called a Game Changer for UHD and the Downtown Houston Community

On the cusp of its 50th anniversary, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) ushered in a new era today with the official opening of its Wellness & Success Center (WSC). Designed by SmithGroup in association with HarrisonKornberg Architects and built by Vaughn Construction, the $39 million, 75,000-square-foot facility not only expands UHD’s footprint and visibility, it also establishes a dynamic core and recognizable landmark for fostering and nurturing an on-campus community.

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Sports Illustrated averts shutdown; gets fresh start under new publisher

Sports Illustrated isn’t shutting down, after all.

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Could Congress Stop Trump From Bombing North Korea?

President Donald Trump threatened North Korea with "fire and fury" Tuesday if Pyongyang doesn't stop threatening the United States. But can the President launch a military strike on his own? The Constitution may give Congress the ability to declare war, but in reality it has little ability to stop the President if he's determined to strike North Korea.

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5 Things for Friday, August 4: Russia Probe, Trump, Gun Sales, Harvard Diversity

There's A LOT going on, so let's get straight to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.