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Two research teams detail advancements in transplanting pig kidneys to humans, marking key steps on path to clinical trials

New advancements in transplanting pig kidneys to humans, detailed by two separate research teams on Wednesday, mark key steps forward in the evolving field of xenotransplantation, the use of non-human tissues or organs to treat medical conditions in humans.

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Blue-light glasses don’t help with eye strain, major study says

Adding a blue-light filter to your eyeglasses may not ease eye strain from computer work, protect the retina or help with sleep at night, according to a new review of existing research.

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Three respiratory viruses could make you sick this season – but for the first time, there are vaccines against all of them

Last year’s respiratory virus season in the US was a bad one. After two years of extraordinarily light flu seasons, which infectious disease experts attributed to Covid-19 pandemic precautions like social distancing and masking, influenza came roaring back, hitting early and hard.

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Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reached record highs in middle-aged adults, survey finds

Last year, more middle-aged adults were binge drinking, using marijuana or consuming hallucinogens than ever before, according to a new report. Cannabis use surged among young adults under 30, alongside historic rates of vaping, as well.

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Philadelphia Eagles players carted off after suffering neck injuries have ‘movement in all extremities’

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland and defensive lineman Moro Ojomo both have “movement in all extremities,” the team announced Thursday after both suffered neck injuries on separate plays.

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Joey King wants people to understand what the SAG-AFTRA strike is really about

Joey King has been among the many familiar faces on picket lines in the SAG-AFTRA strike.

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Sam Asghari breaks silence on divorce from Britney Spears, says ‘asking for privacy seems ridiculous’

Sam Asghari, husband to Britney Spears since June 2022, has made a statement on social media after filing for divorce from the pop singer on Wednesday.

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Latto has big energy for her bright future: ‘Once you work with Mariah Carey, anything is possible’

Being one the hottest female rappers in the game doesn’t shield you from a healthy bout of nerves. Just ask Latto, who at the age of 24 can already count herself among the new wave of hip-hop queens while also enjoying crossover success in reality TV.

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Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr come together on her ‘Let It Be’ cover

Only country music icon Dolly Parton can manage to get Beatles legends Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr together to record a new rendition of one of their band’s most iconic songs.

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Inaugural Latina Entrepreneurship Day Conference Announced in Houston

The Latina Leadership Podcast is bringing its first ever Latina Entrepreneurship Day Conference to Houston on Friday, October 13, 2023.

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Eric Braeden, ‘Young and the Restless’ star, says he’s now cancer-free

Actor Eric Braeden shared a positive health update. The “Young and the Restless” star, who has played Victor Newman for over four decades, took to Facebook Live to share news on his cancer battle.

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Jay-Z-themed library cards spark increase in Brooklyn Public Library memberships

If anyone can make a trip to the library feel like a party, it’s Jay-Z, apparently.

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Keke Palmer stars in Usher’s music video ‘Boyfriend’

Keke Palmer is having fun as a fan of Usher. Weeks after grooving with the R&B singer at one of his Las Vegas residency shows, Palmer is starring in a video for the his new single, “Boyfriend.”

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Jamie Foxx says he’s finally feeling more like himself following hospitalization

Jamie Foxx is sharing an update on his health. The Oscar winner posted a few photos of himself on Instagram, writing that he is starting to feel more like himself following a recent health scare that landed him in the hospital.

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Strays

Hold onto your leashes—last night’s Strays special screening was a fur-filled frenzy! Our film’s badass canine crew—Reggie, Bug, Maggie and Hunter—took the spotlight at a special screening at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles, proving that dogs aren’t just man’s best friend, they’re the life of the party.

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Holocaust Museum Houston Offers Free Admission on First and Third Sundays, Starting on Labor Day Weekend

For families on a budget, Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) will host ExxonMobil Free Family Sundays the first and third Sundays September through November starting Labor Day weekend’s Sunday, September 3. HMH will be open to the public Labor Day, Monday, September 4 with free admission for active duty servicemembers and their families through the Blue Star Museums program. Admission is always free for ages 18 and under.

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Houston-Based R&B Artist Partners With The Greasy Spoon To Provide Free Dinner To The Community Next Wednesday!

Lah Pat is a Houston-Based R&B Artist that is originally from New Orleans but moved to Houston after Hurricane Katrina. After a rough childhood, he found love and new beginnings in music. In 2022, his song "Rodeo" went viral on tic tok and landed him a record deal with 300 Entertainment. Summer 2023, Rodeo reached the Billboard Top 40. His new single, Kamikaze is making necessary strides to becoming a Billboard chart-topping song.

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Biden turns to Camp David diplomacy for first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and South Korea

President Joe Biden is using the presidential retreat at Camp David to help with a diplomatic mission – hosting the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and South Korea, two countries that are putting aside a fraught history in the face of shared security challenges.

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A.J. Armstrong found guilty in 2016 murder of parents, gets life in prison

The verdict came after 11 days of witness testimony. The high-profile case had dragged on for years after two previous juries could not reach a consensus on a verdict in 2019 and 2022.

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Britney Spears and Husband Sam Asghari Are Headed for Divorce

TMZ is reporting that Britney Spears and her husband, Sam Asghari have separated after a nuclear argument that involves allegations of cheating .