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IPhone owners can sue Apple for monopolizing App Store, Supreme Court rules

A group of iPhone owners who accuse Apple of violating US antitrust rules can sue the company, the Supreme Court ruled Monday. They claim Apple's App Store is a monopoly.

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Celebrating the power of connection at Sims Bayou Greenway Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

On Saturday, Houston Parks Board, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, and CenterPoint Energy celebrated the newest segment of Sims Bayou Greenway and recreational trail along CenterPoint Energy easement in Houston.

How to write a spoiler-free 'Avengers' or 'Star Wars' review

When "The Empire Strikes Back" premiered in 1980 (yes, I am that old), I made plans to see it on the second night it was out. That morning, a classmate with a passion for such things rushed up to me and asked, "Did you guess that Darth Vader was Luke's father?"

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Warm Up with Sweet and Savory Comfort Food

If chocolate for dinner sounds too good to be true, it’s because chocolate is usually associated with decadent desserts. However, it can also take comfort food to a whole new level when paired with savory ingredients like red meat.

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Simplify Holiday Entertaining

Preparing side dishes can be time consuming. Save those precious minutes to enjoy the holidays by using refrigerated, never-frozen options like mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, baked apples and even macaroni and cheese that can be heated in the microwave and ready to serve in minutes.

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Where You Live May Impact Heart Failure Risk

People living in deprived neighborhoods have a higher risk of heart failure regardless of their socioeconomic status, according to a new study.

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CHICAGO Welcomes Kandi Burruss for Eight Weeks Only, January 15 – March 11, 2018

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st Broadway anniversary, will welcome Grammy Award-winning Singer-Songwriter, Actress & TV Sensation Kandi Burruss (Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”) making her Broadway debut in the role of “Matron “Mama” Morton” for eight weeks only, January 15 – March 11, 2018, at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).

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NAACP Announces Key Partnerships During Annual Board Meeting

Voter Mobilization for 2018 Midterm Elections among Important Issues Groups Unite on

New York—during its annual public board meeting in New York City, the NAACP announced several key partnerships designed to expand the reach, impact and effectiveness of the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organizations.

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First Modern-Era Corvette ZR1 Convertible Makes Debut

Chevrolet drops the top — and the hammer — with the 2019 Corvette ZR1 convertible

Chevrolet today dropped the top on the 2019 Corvette ZR1 with the global introduction of the ZR1 convertible, the first ZR1 drop-top since the original 1970 model-year ZR1.

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Disinfecting surfaces to prevent Covid often all for show, CDC advises

The risk of surface transmission of Covid-19 is low, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. Far more important is airborne transmission -- and people who obsessively disinfect surfaces may be doing more harm than good..

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What's open and closed on Friday now that Juneteenth is a federal holiday

Most federal government employees across the country will have Friday off after President Joe Biden signed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a US federal holiday.

Biden signs executive order expanding voting access

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Sunday expanding voting access in what the White House calls "an initial step" in its efforts to "protect the right to vote and ensure all eligible citizens can freely participate in the electoral process."

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Women stage protest in Taliban-controlled Kabul

A group of Afghan women activists staged a small protest in Taliban-controlled Kabul Friday calling for equal rights and full participation in political life, CNN has confirmed.

Satellite images appear to show Russian ships loading up with Ukrainian grain in Crimea

Russia's theft of Ukrainian grain appears to be ramping up as it continues its war on the country, according to new satellite photos of the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

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Communities In Schools of Houston to expand student support services to RISE Strong HISD campuses in 2022-2023 school year

CIS of Houston will support all 24 RISE campuses this school year

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston announces the expansion of its student support services for the Houston Independent School District (HISD) RISE Strong initiative to all 24 campuses targeted for improvement by the district. Of these campuses 19 are new to CIS for the 2022-23 school year, bringing the total number of HISD campuses served by CIS to 56 campuses.

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Celebrate the End of Summer with Thrilling Festivities in Houston, Texas

Stay at the city’s newest luxury property Blossom Hotel Houston for an ideal summer’s end experience

Blossom Hotel Houston, the newest luxury property to open in Houston, is helping guests embrace the end of the summer season with special packages and promotions as they enjoy the host of experiences and events offered throughout the city. From now until September 21, guests can plan a getaway to Houston to enjoy the hotel’s refreshing rooftop pool, the city’s exciting activities and festivals, and world-famous attractions conveniently located nearby.

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Sotomayor speaks about the new dynamic of having 4 women on Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday said having four women on the Supreme Court -- the first time the high court has had so many female justices -- has had an impact on the "quality of the conversation."

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GM Secures All Energy Needed to Achieve Renewable Energy Goal 25 Years Ahead of Initial Target

Based on current projections, GM has reached its goal of securing enough renewable energy to power all of its U.S. sites by 2025 As one of the earliest adopters of renewable energy among corporate purchasers, GM has already realized positive cash flows from its portfolio, and expects to continue to do so GM’s long-term investments in local renewable energy projects support grid resiliency, as well as job growth and retention

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Democracy is on the ballot

Tuesday, Nov. 8, is Election Day. Television and social media are plastered wall to wall with political attack ads that offer voters far more heat than light. We hear more about blame than about solutions. The noise distracts from the reality: real issues are at stake in the election.

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Dozens of states are suing Google over app store practices

Dozens of states have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google that zeroes in on its app store practices. The suit alleges that Google abused its dominance in the mobile ecosystem to favor its own Google Play Store, reducing competition in the process. The suit also takes aim at the fees that Google charges developers for in-app purchases.