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Fort Bend County Officials Advise Resident on Safety and Keeping Cool During Extreme Heat

Announces Cooling Centers and Summer Safety Tips

Fort Bend County Judge KP George led a summer safety press conference earlier today to address the rising temperatures and provide valuable resources and tips for the residents of Fort Bend County. County officials urged residents to take the necessary precautions to combat the heat during summer in anticipation of the heat index exceeding 100 ° F.

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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

It doesn’t start with a big bang, but it ends with one. Coming off the heels of the phenomenally successful, $1.4B grossing Top Gun: Maverick, expectations for this Tom Cruise vehicle to ignite the summer box office are high. Will it make a billion dollars? Only audiences will decide.

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Russian quad bike raids, 3D printed drones, and a lack of ammo: Life on front line in Ukraine’s Robotyne

Pixelated in the thermal drone imagery, the quad bike races down a dirt track, its destination unclear. It swerves and is hit by a grenade, dropped from a Ukrainian drone. Russian soldiers appear to stagger away from it, one rolling.

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NASA delays astronaut moon landing to at least 2026

NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon this decade amid a renewed international push for lunar exploration, is facing some lengthy delays, the space agency has announced.

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Electrifying Unity: Leading Automakers Rally Behind Tesla's NACS, Sparking a Charging Revolution

The electric vehicle (EV) landscape is undergoing a monumental transformation, promising a greener, more connected future. As we pivot towards sustainability, several automotive giants are aligning with Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS), heralding a new era of compatibility and convenience in EV charging.

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This 10-Year Old Black Entrepreneur Has Sold Her Patented Invention in All 50 States and Nine Countries

Elementary entrepreneur Gabrielle Goodwin has finally received the utility patent for her hair accessory invention GaBBY Bows. She and her mom, Rozalynn, applied for it when Gabrielle started her business at seven years old. The Double-Face Double-Snap Barrette solves the age-old problem of disappearing girls’ hair barrettes.

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Former Rep. John Conyers Dies at 90

Former Rep. John Conyers, a longtime Michigan Democrat who represented parts of Detroit for more than 50 years before his resignation in 2017, died Sunday at age 90, his son, John Conyers III, told CNN.

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Rihanna has officially hit billionaire status!

The singer, born Robyn Fenty, didn’t just rise to the top as an entertainer, but over the past few years she’s become quite the businesswoman thanks to Fenty Beauty — the cosmetics company made to make “women everywhere (feel) included.”

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HDSA Team Hope Walk Returns to Houston on September 17

Hosted by the Greater Houston Area Affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA)

Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, co- workers, neighbors and communities walk together each year to support HDSA's fight to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families.

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Visit Lake Charles Supports the History Walk for the Avenue of Flags

The Visit Lake Charles Board of Directors recently granted $10,000 to the Avenue of Flags for the creation of the History Walk experience to highlight all versions of the American flag with a digital storytelling aspect as an enhancement to the traditional Avenue of Flags event that occurs each Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day at Orange Grove Graceland Cemetery.

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Unwrap Flavorful Delight: Firehouse Subs Offers Exclusive Deal on New Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sub

Firehouse Subs Rewards Members are in for a treat as today marks the final opportunity to relish a mouthwatering 50% off their order on the app or online after 6 pm at participating U.S. restaurants. For those yet to savor the delectable Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sub, this irresistible offer is your ticket to culinary bliss.

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Graduating at 74, Harris Stowe student makes 50-year dream of finishing college come true

David Morris has been on a mission to graduate college for 50 years, starting in 1973.

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Cadillac Introduces First-Ever XT4

All-new compact SUV delivers more for a new generation of luxury buyers

At Cadillac House in Manhattan today, Cadillac unveiled the first-ever XT4, an all-new compact SUV tailored for the next generation of luxury customers.

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Hot Wheels Unveils New Die-Cast to Encourage Open-Ended Play Ahead of Autism Acceptance Month

Hot Wheels launches the Flippin Fast die-cast with a design validated by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, encouraging infinite ways of play for fans.

Today, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced the Hot Wheels® Flippin Fast™ die-cast, a new vehicle designed to encourage an open-ended play experience, ahead of Autism Acceptance Month in April. The Flippin Fast die-cast ignites the challenger spirit as one of the most versatile die-cast vehicles from Hot Wheels. Its fidget toy-inspired design allows kids to enjoy the wide range of motion from a Hot Wheels car as they roll it forward, backward and flip it upside down.

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Hot Wheels Unveils New Die-Cast to Encourage Open-Ended Play Ahead of Autism Acceptance Month

Hot Wheels launches the Flippin Fast die-cast with a design validated by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, encouraging infinite ways of play for fans.

Today, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced the Hot Wheels® Flippin Fast™ die-cast, a new vehicle designed to encourage an open-ended play experience, ahead of Autism Acceptance Month in April. The Flippin Fast die-cast ignites the challenger spirit as one of the most versatile die-cast vehicles from Hot Wheels. Its fidget toy-inspired design allows kids to enjoy the wide range of motion from a Hot Wheels car as they roll it forward, backward and flip it upside down.

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Socioeconomic Factors Increasing Cervical Cancer Rates for Some in the U.S. Despite Downward Nationwide Trends

AmeriHealth Caritas Shares Advice to Help Women Prevent Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is a preventable disease, yet a large number of Americans are still dying from it--especially black and Hispanic women. While deaths are decreasing as more women have been vaccinated against HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer, there are still an estimated 11,900 new cases of cervical cancer being diagnosed in the U.S. each year. To prevent these results, it is crucial that women keep themselves informed as recent cervical cancer testing recommendations and HPV vaccination age limit have changed.

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American Diabetes Association Announces Risk Test Campaign in Partnership with Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis

Precinct One Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and members of the medical profession on Wednesday, April 3 announced a campaign to inform people about a 60-second online “Know Your Risk” test for type 2 diabetes.

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Madagascar Plague Outbreak Has Killed 133, May Be Slowing Down

The spread of a plague outbreak in Madagascar may finally be slowing down. The epidemic, which began in August, has taken the lives of 133 people and resulted in 1,836 suspected or confirmed cases.

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Hugs help women face stress, study says. Men, you are out of luck

You have a big test, a difficult conversation or a stressful day ahead -- how much of a difference could a hug from your partner make on your state of mind?

Grant-funded breast cancer screening, wrap-around services available through Texas Southern University

Texas Southern University is now providing breast cancer screening, among other services, for African American and other ethnic minority women in Harris, Grimes, Matagorda, Walker, and Wharton counties, as part of a grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). The $1 million grant, which TSU secured in fall 2021, also provides patient navigation/barrier reduction services, and evidence-based culturally appropriate breast cancer awareness and education services for a population that has traditionally been underserved and at higher risk for breast cancer.