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Memphis firefighters union defends EMTs in Tyre Nichols case, says they weren't given 'adequate information'

The president of the firefighters union in Memphis, Tennessee is defending the actions of EMTs involved in the Tyre Nichols case.

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Better Balance for Every Day

Resolve to make nutritious eating a priority

Discovering a better version of yourself is all about striking balance. That’s especially true when it comes to making smarter food choices that you can maintain over time.

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8 reasons why you wake up tired, and how to fix it

You sleep for seven to eight hours almost every night, only to feel unrested through the morning or even most of the day. How could you be following a golden rule of sleep so right, yet feel so wrong?

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Nearly half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with ‘forever chemicals,’ government study finds

Almost half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with chemicals known as “forever chemicals,” according to a new study from the US Geological Survey.

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Iowa Braces for 'Life-Threatening' Blizzard, South and East Coast Face Record Lows and Tornado Risks

A calamitous cocktail of vicious winds, extreme snowfall, dangerous thunderstorms and potentially deadly cold is taking aim across the country as perilous conditions snarl travel and threaten power outages in freezing temperatures. Here’s the latest:

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Instagram's algorithm blocked negative coverage of Trump, but not Biden

A bug in Instagram's algorithm systemically shielded Donald Trump from negative hashtags without doing the same for rival Joe Biden, the company confirmed.

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After #Beychella, Beyoncé is donating $100,000 to historically black colleges

To celebrate becoming the first Black woman to headline Coachella's 19-year run, Beyonce is donating $100,000 to four historically black colleges and universities.

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TSU student awarded BeyGOOD Homecoming scholarship

Jordan Davis, a senior Healthcare Administration major at Texas Southern University is one of eight recipients of the 2018-2019 BeyGOOD Homecoming Scholars Award. He will receive a scholarship totaling $25,000. Davis participates in Habitat for Humanity and is a member of TSU Honors College Enrichment, Urban Gardening, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and is a Young Life Christian Fellowship counselor. He plans to start a home health-care business after graduation.

Animal Defenders International urges public to avoid elephant rides at Texas Renaissance Festival

Elephants supplied for rides at this year’s Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission have been filmed by Animal Defenders International (ADI) being beaten by their handler, Mike Swain of Trunks & Humps, during training. ADI is asking the public not to pay for the elephant rides at the festival, which continues every weekend through December 1, as well as on Black Friday (November 29).

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Mayor Launches Volunteer Project for Flood Relief

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the city Department of Neighborhoods today launched an unprecedented volunteer project to help Houstonians struggling to rebuild their lives and homes because of the Hurricane Harvey floods.

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GivingTuesday ALERT! · 1000 Book Holiday Challenge (on Facebook) 1000 Books for 1000 S.F. Bay Area Children

In the San Francisco Bay Area, African American and Latino students are the poorest academic performing subgroup. Research indicates trauma, caregiver literacy levels, socioeconomic status, non-access to high-quality reading materials and non-existent cultural and ancestral connections are many of the root level causes.

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Alex Trebek's widow Jean on his philanthropy and legacy

Jean Trebek sees a great lesson in how her late husband continued to work even while he struggled with pancreatic cancer.

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Brazil is building a new statue of Jesus -- and it's going to be bigger than Rio's

A huge statue of Jesus Christ is under construction in southern Brazil, and it will be even taller than its famous counterpart in Rio de Janeiro.

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Nation's Foremost Women of Color and Capital Conference Returns In-Person to NYC October 13-15, 2022 for 4th Annual Conference

Business owners, expert speakers and industry leaders plus Fortune 500 partners from JP Morgan Chase, Capital One, Goldman Sachs, Capital One, Experian and more are on board for three days of masterclasses, panels and networking

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Teenage pilot makes emergency landing near two-lane highway in California

A teenage pilot flying a single-engine plane with several family members on board made an emergency landing near a two-lane highway in the San Bernardino National Forest in California on Monday.

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Kanye West drops out of Coachella

Kanye West has backed out of headlining Coachella, a source close to the artist confirmed to CNN Monday.

Urban Star Restaurant Under Renovation at Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria in Houston

Luxury hotel in the heart of Uptown updates modern & locally-sourced restaurant

Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria, located in the heart of uptown Houston, announces its restaurant, Urban Star, has begun renovation and will reopen this summer. Located next to the Galleria, the largest mall in Texas with all major luxury brands, Urban Star will be an upbeat, vibrant and contemporary urban atmosphere for anyone seeking an elevated, yet comfortable cocktail and dining experience. The restaurant will perfectly pair sophistication and southern hospitality.

Bounce’s Hit Series "Johnson" Returns with All-New Episodes Sunday, July 10th 8/7c

Bounce, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, is heating things up this summer with the return of its hit original series "Johnson," premiering with two new episodes back-to-back Sunday, July 10th 8/7c.

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Wreaths Across America Invites All Downeast, Maine Community Members to Wave the Flag on September 12, 2023

Local volunteers, Gold Star families, veterans, first responders and their families will participate in a national flag-waving event intended to recapture the American pride and unity felt on September 12, 2001.

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Snap lays off 10% of staff, cuts approximately 500 jobs

Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, said Monday that it is laying off 10% of its staff, becoming the latest tech company to conduct a fresh round of job cuts since the start of the year.