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See Philip Seymour Hoffman's son star in Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Licorice Pizza'

Philip Seymour Hoffman's son Cooper Hoffman stars in director Paul Thomas Anderson's new movie, "Licorice Pizza."

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Arte Público Press to Host Astronaut and Screen Film at UH

Astronaut and children’s book author José M. Hernández will speak at a screening of the new Amazon film about his life, A Million Miles Away, which will be shown at the University of Houston in the Student Center South Theater (4455 University Dr., Houston, TX 77204) on Friday, October 27, from 5-8:15 pm.

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Trailer and Poster for "Vacation Friends" Starring John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji, and Meredith Hagner, Available Now

The trailer and poster are available now for 20th Century Studios’ “Vacation Friends,” debuting August 27 streaming globally as a Hulu Original in the U.S. and a Star Original on Star on Disney+ in select international markets. The film stars John Cena (“F9,” “The Suicide Squad”), Lil Rel Howery(“Get Out,” “Judas and the Black Messiah”), Yvonne Orji(“Insecure,” “Night School”), Meredith Hagner (“Search Party,” “Palm Springs”), Robert Wisdom (“The Alienist,” “Ballers”), Andrew Bachelor (“The Babysitter,” “Holidate”) and Lynn Whitfield (“Greenleaf,” “Madea’s Family Reunion”). “Vacation Friends” is 20th Century Studios’ first film to have a global release on the Hulu and Disney+ streaming platforms.

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Harmony Public Schools Teachers receive 7.5 million in bonuses as part of TEA Incentive Allotment

Harmony Public Schools presented $7.5 million in bonuses to its teachers through the Texas Education Agency's Teacher Incentive Allotment program. Roughly 833 teachers across 62 campuses and 6 districts have been awarded. Nine Harmony teachers in Dallas received nearly $22,000 in bonuses.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Death of Civil Rights Stalwart Roger Wilkins

Jackson Lee: “For nearly 50 years, Roger Wilkins provided pioneering and distinguished service at the intersection of law, government, media, and philanthropy, motivated always by his commitment to racial equality and social justice.”

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A road collapses as rains and landslides batter China

A road in China's Sichuan Province collapsed on Sunday after days of heavy rain. In a video that captured the dramatic collapse, 50 meters of the road slowly sank into the ground, pulling retaining walls and lampposts down with it.

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Harris County Commissioner Ellis will Join Local, State and U.S. Housing Officials for Groundbreaking of Single-Family, Affordable Housing Development

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Community Services Department, U.S. Housing and Urban Development, and Texas General Land Office officials will break ground on single-family homes for low-income families in the F.M. 1960 area.

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Border Patrol failed to count hundreds of migrant deaths on US soil

From his small mountain town in the Ecuadorian Andes, Darwin Cabrera made the long, dangerous journey through Central America and Mexico and finally across the Rio Grande, into the United States.

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Why Trump's numbers on economic approval aren't as high as they should be

President Donald Trump likes to take credit for the success of the economy, with unemployment at 4%, the lowest it's been since June 2000. He tweets often about the great economic conditions in the country and how he and his administration are responsible. He signed a massive and permanent corporate tax cut. He's playing hard ball with countries he says have been cheating the US for decades.

Bill Gates: We must remember this takeaway from the Great Recession

During the Great Recession, something happened that I found surprising -- and very encouraging. When the United States and other wealthy countries faced a financial crisis, I expected they might cut foreign aid. But instead, from 2007 to 2009, data we analyzed from The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development show that donor nations increased their commitment to global health aid by 16% -- and millions of lives were saved.

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Gordon could be hurricane when it hits Gulf Coast Tuesday night

Tropical Storm Gordon, which may ramp up to become a Category 1 hurricane before it makes landfall late Tuesday, brought tropical-storm force winds to the Alabama and western Florida Panhandle coasts.

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US task force proposes starting colorectal cancer screening at age 45

The US Preventive Services Task Force -- the nation's leading panel for medical guidance -- is considering a draft recommendation to lower the recommended screening age for colon and rectal cancers to 45.

Pride 2019: 5 New York exhibitions that honor the legacy of Stonewall

This June will be a month of celebration in New York, as the city ushers in the sixth edition of WorldPride. The timing is especially powerful because 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Stonewall uprising, the precursor to the contemporary pride parade as we know it.

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Trio of Friends to Attend 56th Super Bowl.

For Tom Henschel, 80, Don Crisman, 85, and Gregory Eaton, 82, going to the big game has become a tradition. This year will be their 56th Super Bowl.

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DOJ Reversal on Drug Prosecutions Will Fuel Mass Incarceration and Undermine Public Safety

The NAACP released the following statement regarding the DOJ's decision to promote the use of mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes.

FBI: Marijuana Arrests Decline Year-Over-Year, But Still Outpace Arrest For ALL Violent Crimes

The total number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws declined for the first time in four years, but still outpaces arrests for all violent crimes, according to data released today by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Verizon says its media business is essentially worthless

Verizon just admitted that its media business, Oath, is essentially worthless.

American Federation of Teachers President’s Statement on Senate COVID-19 Stimulus

AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement on the Senate’s latest agreement on a COVID-19 stimulus package:

Rice Business Launches Deferred Enrollment Program

Program to benefit graduating seniors seeking an MBA

Rice Business has launched a deferred enrollment program that enables undergraduates to gain admission to Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business’ MBA program and obtain career experience before they attend.

Coronavirus May Create a New Problem: Homelessness

Yesterday, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency in response to the outbreak of coronavirus, strongly encouraging all employees and students who feel sick to stay home. Baker’s message is an important one in response to this clear public health crisis.