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Ultra-fast delivery was all the rage during the pandemic. Now these startups are trying to survive

In early March, after two ultra-fast delivery startups shut down in New York City in a single week, a self-proclaimed pioneer in the space appeared to see an opportunity for some media attention.

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This delivery startup was valued at more than $11 billion. Then it slashed thousands of workers

In early March, after two ultra-fast delivery startups shut down in New York City in a single week, a self-proclaimed pioneer in the space appeared to see an opportunity for some media attention.

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'People just falling and falling': Witnesses describe terror at Illinois parade shooting

Zoe Pawelczak's dad thought the repetitive pops ringing out at Highland Park's Fourth of July parade Monday morning were part of the show, she says. But she felt something was off.

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The US economy can’t function smoothly without UPS. That’s why a strike will hurt

UPS isn’t just another large shipping company. It carries 6% of America’s gross domestic product in its trucks. It also plays a central role in the smooth movement of goods the economy depends upon, feeding supply chains that are only recently recovering from disruptions that drove that drove up prices in the past couple years.

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'Broken promises.' Tech industry's real estate pullback leaves communities reeling

When Microsoft President Brad Smith announced in February 2021 that the tech giant had purchased a 90-acre plot of land in Atlanta's westside, he laid out a bold vision: The company, he said, would invest in the community and put it "on the path toward becoming one of Microsoft's largest hubs" in the United States.

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Massive Outage Reported by AT&T Customers, Disrupting Phone Service Nationwide

AT&T’s network went down for many of its customers across the United States Thursday morning, leaving customers unable to place calls, text or access the internet. By late morning, the company said most of its network had been restored.

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UMHB Fall Commencement 2021

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor held commencement services for the Fall 2021 semester on Friday, Dec. 3, at the Bell County Expo Center. This was the university's 165th graduating class, and a total of 417 students were awarded degrees, including 333 baccalaureate degrees, 45 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees.

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Emmy 2017: The Winners Llist

The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Stephen Colbert, aired Sunday on CBS. The following is a list with the winners noted with an asterisk (*) and WINNER.

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Astros Return for Promo-Packed 10-Game Homestand

Introducing Original Thirsty Thursday with half price draft beer every Thursday home game!

The Astros will return from their longest road trip of the season and continue to battle for the best record in the American League this week. Tomorrow starts a 10-game homestand packed with fan-favorite promotions and events, including a 2005 NL Champions Biggio Replica Ring (Aug. 19), a No-Hitter Poster Giveaway (Aug. 20), two bobblehead giveaways, Dog Day (Aug. 25), Players’ Weekend and more! Tickets are still available and start at only $9 for select games.

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The BBVA Foundation Award Goes to James Allison, Creator of the First Immunotherapy to Prove Highly Effective Against Cancer

The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Biomedicine category goes, in this tenth edition, to American immunologist James P. Allison, whose research, says the jury, "had led to harnessing the immune system to combat cancer in patients and the development of new therapies." Allison was the first to demonstrate that immunotherapy can treat cancer effectively, initiating an approach that "has provided clinical benefit to many cancer patients" and "stimulated the development of a new class of drugs employing the immune system to fight cancer."

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Lovell's Food For Thought - Again I Ask The Question, Isn't It Time We Really Do Something To Do Something

Passed Time To Really Do Something

In the 60 plus years I have been involved with equity issues, I have come to see very little true progress in significantly reducing health inequities. I have seen a significant increase in the number of seminars, workshops, programs, centers and/or institutes. Even with number of persons of color in leadership positions has increased. But the reductions in with the number of deaths the answer remains NO. The COVID-19 Pandemic has made this apparently clear, that what we are doing is not working. The question is what are we going to do about it other than hold more meetings and give speeches on how we increase our efforts to address this as a national priority?

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Fibromyalgia: Surviving An Invisible Misery

Do you ache all over? Do you find yourself exhausted even after a full night's sleep? Does just the slightest touch on certain spots on your body make you want to scream in pain?

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Brian J. White Adds a New Title in Psycho Thriller

It is officially spooky season and what a better way to cap it off than with a psychological thriller, drama, comedy? Yes, the “Dear Frank” movie, a Muddy Waters Pictures & Webber Films production is shaking up Hollywood with a merge of genres that hasn’t been seen. The drama centers on Brian White (“Moonlight,” “Stomp the Yard”) as husband, Frank, and Claudia Jordan (“Middle Men,” “Love is Not Enough.”) as his wife, Beth.

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There is No Place Like the Music City – Nashville, TN

In a city that is packed with unique taste, sounds and experiences, Nashville, Tennessee is definitely a destination that you will want to embark on for yourself. Known as the “Country Music Capital of the World,” Nashville is renowned for its music and honky-tonks. Although music influences nearly every aspect of this cosmopolitan city, Nashville has a rich history and is known for its diverse background.

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The US is in an 'absolute race' with new coronavirus strains as experts differ on vaccine strategy

With multiple new coronavirus strains spreading across the country, the US is in an "absolute race" to vaccinate Americans before those variants overwhelm the country, health experts say.

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The most anticipated Broadway shows opening in 2023

Broadway babies, we've reached that spectacular segment of the theatrical season in which musicals and plays open in droves and vie for a chance to win a Tony Award -- or 11.

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Video shows Irvo Otieno being pinned to the floor in the moments before his death

Surveillance video released by a prosecutor Tuesday shows Irvo Otieno being pinned to the floor by multiple security officers at a Virginia state mental health facility in the moments leading up to his death earlier this month.

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Today is Tax Day. Here's what you need to know if you haven't filed your return yet — and even if you have

It's April 18, the official deadline to file your federal and state income tax returns for 2022. (It is also, apparently, National Animal Crackers Day for those who celebrate.)

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Supreme Court ruling on Texas law was the result of decades of pressure from anti-abortion groups to shape the court

The anti-abortion movement has won its biggest returns yet on its decades-long investment on reshaping the courts, with a Supreme Court order that allowed the country's second most populous state to cut off almost all access to the procedure.

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Navigating the Depths of Depression: Understanding Clinical Depression and Seeking Support

Depressive episodes can be triggered by various life events, such as job loss, the death of a loved one, or financial struggles. Nobody is immune to these challenges, and while some emerge from depression more easily, others may require extended assistance. This is where professional help comes into play.