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Drag queen storytime in England promotes compassion and inclusion. British far-right extremists are importing US hate against them

An ordinary red-brick library in the southern English town of Reading is an unlikely backdrop for the latest front in the battle for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. But last week -- in scenes later repeated across the country-- Covid-19 conspiracists and far-right supporters lobbed homophobic and transphobic slurs at parents and children to try to stop the kids from meeting drag queens.

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Execution of Alabama death row prisoner is called off, state official says, citing time constraints from late-night court battle

Alabama corrections officials Thursday cited time constraints caused by a late-night court battle in halting the scheduled execution of a death row prisoner -- the second time in as many months the state failed to carry out an execution before the expiration of a death warrant.

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Early voting begins in some Georgia counties as Warnock and Walker sprint to December 6 runoff

A week-long early voting period begins Saturday in some Georgia counties as Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker enter a week-and-a-half, post-Thanksgiving sprint to their December 6 runoff election.

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Extreme heat is bad for everyone's health -- and it's getting worse

Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, Virginia, is full. It's managing its share of Covid-19 cases, as well as more typical problems for this time of year, like boating accidents. But staffers have also had to care for people who are sick because of something that's deceptively dangerous: extreme heat.

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The January 6 riot and Donald Trump loom over Joe Biden's presidency a year later

Two weeks before becoming president, Joe Biden watched the January 6 attack on television from his home in Delaware, horrified as the unspeakable images of the insurrection unfolded and aghast at the sitting President's unwillingness to condemn it.

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Learning to let love lead: A family’s journey to accept their transgender daughter

As an ordained Christian minister, Ontay Johnson’s faith teaches love is patient and kind. After one of his children came out as a transgender woman, the husband and father of three has had to practice what he preaches.

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Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100

Beans, beans, the magical … longevity food?

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid Arrives Exclusively on Digital Retailers July 25 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 19

Includes All New Sing-Along Version For Families To Enjoy At Home!

Make It Part Of Your World. Disney’s The Little Mermaid Arrives Exclusively on Digital Retailers July 25 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 19

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DeSantis campaign urges patience for breakout moment with eye toward first debate

Facing a long summer of running from behind former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is for now resisting calls to dramatically change course in his presidential campaign, instead targeting the first debate in late August as his opportunity to alter the trajectory of the race.

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Russia unleashes biggest air attack on Ukraine since start of full-scale invasion

Russia has launched the biggest air attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian military told CNN, with an unprecedented number of drones and missiles fired at targets across the country, killing at least 31 people and injuring more than 150 others.

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Who killed Tupac Shakur? What we know about the rapper’s murder investigation, almost 30 years later

For almost three decades, the answer to “Who murdered Tupac Shakur?” has remained a mystery.

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Mardi Gras: The most fun you’ll have with a history lesson

It’s time to break out your beads and get in your last bites of king cake – Mardi Gras time is here.

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580 courses in 365 days: How crushing a world record changed one golfer’s perspective on life/the US

In the search of enlightenment, some try Buddhism, others meditation. Patrick Koenig played golf – a lot of golf.

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Older voters in this key battleground state are divided over whether Biden and Trump are too old to be president

Darrell Ann Murphy teaches Mahjong at the local library with a dual purpose: to create new fans of the game she loves while also helping keep fellow seniors mentally sharp.

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Protein ice cream company wins 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition

Rice University hosts world’s largest and richest student startup competition

Ice cream company Protein Pints took home the grand prize at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) April 6 as the best student ventures from top universities across the world competed for prizes in front of nearly 350 angel, venture capital and corporate investors and members of the business community.

Vulnerable Americans are desperate to find this Covid-19 drug. Thousands of boxes are sitting around unused

Soon after the US Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to Evusheld, a new drug to prevent Covid-19, pharmacist Tom Henry alerted his blog readers. He was thrilled because finally, there was a drug that could protect people like him who are immune-compromised and had a weak response, or no response at all, to their vaccinations.

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Unveiling the Rabbi Samuel Karff Bridge: Enhancing Connectivity and Commemorating a Legacy

In a heartwarming tribute to the late Rabbi Samuel Karff's commitment to unity and justice, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Parks Board President and CEO Beth White are set to unveil the Rabbi Samuel Karff Bridge on April 9, 2024. This landmark pedestrian-bike bridge, spanning Brays Bayou from North Braeswood to South Braeswood boulevards, not only honors Rabbi Karff's enduring legacy but also enhances recreational opportunities and fosters safer routes for students to commute to schools.

What you need to know about coronavirus on Thursday, October 8

"They knew what was happening, and they didn't tell you." Joe Biden's running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, did not mince words when prosecuting the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic during the vice presidential debate last night.

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Refreshing Recipes for a Healthier Spring

Add healthy avocado for fresh, creamy flavor

For many, spring is an opportunity to hit refresh on many aspects of life, including what you eat. Rather than instituting a restrictive diet that forces you to cut back on your favorite snacks and dishes, consider making simple changes that can go a long way so you can enjoy the flavors of the season without sacrificing taste or eating less.

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Sense of humor 'as vast as the universe': Tributes flood in as world remembers Stephen Hawking

Figures from the scientific community and beyond came together to mark the passing of famed physicist Stephen Hawking, who died at age 76 on Wednesday, the same day as Albert Einstein's birthday, also known as "Pi day."