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'This Is Us,' 'The Good Doctor' Among Broadcast TV's Golden Globes Nominees
Yes, streaming and cable television shows still got the bulk of attention during Monday's Golden Globes. But broadcast TV wasn't left out in the cold thanks to two returning Globe favorites, a new breakout drama and an old favorite that shined like it's new again in 2017.
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Indian court warns about Taj Mahal discoloration
India's Supreme Court has expressed concern that one of its most famous landmarks, the Taj Mahal, is showing signs of discoloration.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Makes Emmy History
Julia Louis-Dreyfus has made Emmy history. The actress on Sunday took home her sixth consecutive win for best actress in a comedy category for her role on "Veep," placing her in the history books for most Emmys won by a single performer for one role. Louis-Dreyfus had previously been tied with Candice Bergen, who won five times for playing Murphy Brown.
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Charles Bradley, Soul Singer Who Found Fame Late in Life, Dies at 68
Singer Charles Bradley, who was known as the "Screaming Eagle of Soul" because of his raspy voice and stirring performances, has died. He was 68.
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BET Networks Celebrates New Reality Series "Hustle in Brooklyn" at La Grange in Houston
Last night, BET Networks brought a Brooklyn experience to La Grange in Houston to celebrate the recent premiere of their new reality series, “HUSTLE IN BROOKLYN.” The theme of the event was truly felt by guests as BET activated the space to include scenes reminiscent of the Brooklyn neighborhood including a photo booth with a Brooklyn Bridge backdrop, a bodega with Hustle In Brooklyn magazines of each cast member, street lights and signs, newspaper stands and even distributing New York City metro cards with the Hustle In Brooklyn logo
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Nearly 60,000 pounds of frozen raw chicken products sold at Aldi and other stores recalled
Serenade Foods is recalling nearly 60,000 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products that could be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Monday.
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Gregory School Receives Official Texas Historical Marker
The Houston Public Library celebrated the unveiling of an Official Texas Historical Marker from the Texas Historical Commission for the Gregory School building at the African American History Research Center (AAHRC). The dedication ceremony took place amongst the exhibits inside and culminated outside at the marker's permanent location, at the corner of Wilson and Victor streets in Freedmen's Town/Fourth Ward.
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The Ensemble Theatre celebrates its 45th Anniversary Season with “Single Black Female”
The Ensemble Theatre continues its 45th Anniversary Season with the production of Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson. The Theatre welcomes back who was last seen in The Lawsons: A Civil Rights Love Story.
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Microplastic pollution aids antibiotic resistance
Engineers at Rice lead study of how polystyrene contributes to crisis
The Styrofoam container that holds your takeout cheeseburger may contribute to the population’s growing resistance to antibiotics.
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World Youth Foundation Will Host A Free Back 2 School Summit For Over 1,000 Houston-Area Middle School, High School, & College Students!
World Youth Foundation is hosting a free Back 2 School Summit Saturday, July 23, 2023 at The George R. Brown Convention Center. The event will kick off at 2:00 PM and will consist of youth performances, guest speakers, workshops, information on health and wellness, fun, entertainment and more.
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11-Year-Old Black Girl With IQ Higher Than Einstein is Earning Masters Degree
Adhara Pérez Sánchez, a 12-year-old brown skin girl from Mexico City, is making headlines for her exceptional intelligence, with an IQ score higher than that of Albert Einstein. Adhara, who is of Afro-Mexican descent, has an IQ of 162 and has already received a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering from CNCI University and is currently studying a master’s program in Mathematics at the Technological University of Mexico. Her dream is to be an astronaut for NASA.
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Urban Souls Presents: Dancing with the Houston Stars 2023
The 2023 Dancing with the Houston Stars event will showcase 12 Houston influencers, achievers, and leaders ready to trade in their “day jobs” for a fun evening of toe-tapping and eye-brow-raising performances in front of a live audience. The events will occur on October 13, 2023, at Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (MATCH) at 3400 Main St. Houston, TX 77002. Tickets are $50 and are available at www.matchouston.org. This event funds Urban Souls' yearly programming for the Houston community. Past Houston stars include Dr. Heather Brown (Orthodontist), Chauncy Glover (ABC), Mia Wright (The Fountain of Praise Co-Pastor), KG Smooth (Majic102.1), Jolanda Jones (Attorney), Danielle Wilson (Project Row Houses), and Jonathan Martin (Fox 26).
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'Lock those guns up': 9-year-old boy critically injured after accidentally shooting himself
More than five Milwaukee children have accidentally shot themselves from May to October in 2021. Milwaukee police say a 9-year-old boy is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself Tuesday, Oct. 26.
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Urban League Texas Delegation to Hold "Urban League Fights for You Rally" On Opening Day of National Urban League Conference
With new political challenges rapidly emerging in Texas, coordinated action among the state’s civil rights advocacy groups is essential. That’s why the Urban League Texas Delegation will hold an “Urban League Fights for You Rally” at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, the first day of the National Urban League (NUL) Conference being held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston through Saturday, July 29.
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National Urban League: Celebrates Achievements and Advocate For A Better Nation
Thousands of National Urban League convention goers from all corners of the country gathered at the George R. Brown Convention Center last week for a momentous event. The occasion was not only a celebration of the organization's remarkable achievements but also a collective commitment to improving the nation for everyone.
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Here's how senators say they'll vote on CIA director nominee Haspel
Gina Haspel appeared before senators of the Senate Intelligence Committee last week to make her case as to why she should be the next CIA director to replace Mike Pompeo, who became secretary of state, and she continued her effort to lobby senators this week.
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Linkin Park: 'Our hearts are broken'
Linkin Park paid tribute to their late lead singer Chester Bennington on social media Monday with a touching letter penned to the late singer.
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OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Renews Hit Drama Series 'Greenleaf' From Lionsgate for Season Three
Rick Fox Upped to Series Regular
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has renewed its acclaimed original drama series, “Greenleaf,” from Lionsgate, award-winning writer/producer Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Under”) and executive producers Clement Virgo (“The Book of Negros”) and Oprah Winfrey (“Selma”) for a third season. Additionally, Rick Fox, who portrays journalist Darius Nash, has been upped to a series regular for the new season. Previously announced, the second half of season two will return with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, August 15 and Wednesday, August 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and will regularly air Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
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Houston Faith Leaders Join Forces to Raise Awareness About Breast Cancer Fatalities Among African American Women
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among African American women, due to factors such as late diagnosis and long intervals between mammograms. Of even more concern is the fact that the mortality rate from breast cancer is 40% higher in African American women than Caucasian.
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'DWTS' Shocking Elimination Riles Fans
Despite perfect scores and the expectation that she was heading to the finals, Olympian Simone Biles was eliminated on Monday night's "Dancing With the Stars."