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Wedding Weight Loss Tips

Women about to walk down that aisle are very well known for doing some pretty extreme things to slim down for their big day, from the Master Cleanse, to eating bizarre food combinations, to drastically reducing their calories in general. Even more extreme, there has been recent news of brides-to-be wiring their mouths shut or resorting to the K-E Diet, where a feeding tube is used to slowly drip 800 calories of protein, water and fat from the nose, down the esophagus and directly into the person’s stomach every day for up to 10 days.

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All Eyez On Me Shows Tupac’s Evolving Legacy

Biopics are notoriously hit or miss. For every Ray – there are a dozen others that never should have been made - a visual reminder that not every story can be accurately recreated on screen. When it comes to artists the bar is even higher, raised by the expectations of living family members and anxious fans. So when it comes to the memory of legends like Tupac Shakur, well, the stakes are even higher.

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H-E-B's Food Bank Assistance Program to Donate More Than 1.5 Million Apples to Texans This Summer

By the Truckload, H-E-B will Deliver the Nutritional Snack to 16 Food Banks across Texas  

Summer break signals the end of the school year, which means even more children and families across the state will struggle with the threat of hunger. To combat the problem, H-E-B through its Food Bank Assistance Program will donate 1.5 million apples to 16 Texas food banks this week.

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H-E-B Tops Another List – This Time for the Most Trusted Brand

H-E-B was ranked as the most trusted brand by U.S. consumers, tied with Mercedes-Benz, according to a ranking by the Temkin Group.

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San Francisco Moves to Ban Sales of Vaping Flavors, Menthol Cigarettes

San Francisco city supervisors approved this week an ordinance to ban the sales of flavored vaping liquid. The measure would also prohibit sales of menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products.

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Houston Native Serves Aboard Navy Warship Homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

A Houston, Texas native and 2008 Booker T. Washington High School graduate, Petty Officer 2nd Class Larnell Smith is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Halsey.

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Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash at 7600 Bywood about 3:20 p.m. last Friday (June 16).

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 6300 North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) about 5:30 a.m. on Saturday (June 17).

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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7600 Bywood

Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash at 7600 Bywood about 3:20 p.m. last Friday (June 16).

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 4805 Lyons

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 4805 Lyons about 2:25 p.m. last Friday (June 16).

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 10603 South Wilcrest

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 10603 South Wilcrest about 10:40 p.m. on Saturday (June 17).

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Dance Houston Announces 4TH Annual H-Town Get Down

The Largest Hip-Hop/Pop Culture Dance Festival In Houston

Dance Houston, Houston’s Premier Producer of Dance Events, announces the 4th Annual H-Town Get Down, the largest hip hop/pop culture dance festival in Houston, to be held Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

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Ryan Coogler to Direct and Michael B. Jordan to Star in ‘Wrong Answer’ Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan will reunite once again for an adaptation of a 2014 essay in The New Yorker titled “Wrong Answer,” written by Rachel Aviv, which explores an adult standardized test cheating scandal at Atlanta Public Schools through the lens of one middle school. If Coogler reteaming with Jordan wasn’t thrilling enough, Ta-Nehisi Coates is attached to write the screenplay based on Aviv’s article.

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Birthday Advice From Apprentice Trump for White House Trump

President Donald Trump celebrates his 71st birthday on Wednesday, marking his first birthday as President. With age comes wisdom, but Trump has been sharing his wisdom with the public for decades.

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5 Things for Wednesday, June 14: London Building Fire, Jeff Sessions, Georgia Inmates

There's tough news coming out of London this morning, so let's get straight to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Three Budget Friendly Tips for Your Next Grocery Shopping Trip

Many of us are trying to eat cleaner these days. We look for non-GMO on labels. We pay attention to our foods’ country of origin. But some of these precautions can really add up at the cash register, without improving the nutritional value of what we’re eating. “It’s time to minimize some of the fear mongering,” comments registered dietitian nutritionist Felicia Stoler, who has traveled the world investigating food origins.

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Efficiency and Effectiveness: Chief Art Acevedo’s Energizing First Six Months

Six months ago when Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Art Acevedo as the new head of the Houston Police Department many were scratching their heads wondering who this man was. Mayor Turner painted a vivid picture of which Acevedo was but until action is seen, well, talk in cheap. Turns out Acevedo wasn’t cheap but efficient and effective making his combining with Houston a very energizing experience.

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In Paul Ryan's Backyard, Good Jobs Are Moving to Canada

Kenneth Olsen lives in House Speaker Paul Ryan's district in Wisconsin. He wishes Ryan had been there to see his wife of 42 years slump in her chair and cry when he told her the news: His GE factory job is being eliminated.

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5 Things for Wednesday, June 7: Sessions & Trump, Iran Attacks, Qatar

Looking to make some extra cash? There's a $10 million reward for paintings stolen in the world's biggest art heist. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Macy's Celebrates Pride + Joy with the LGBTQ Community

Macy’s honors National Pride Month with participation in 23 Pride parades, special in-store events, Levi’s® x Pride Collection, a returning partnership with The Trevor Project and more

This June, Macy’s celebrates national LGBTQ Pride Month with Pride + Joy, featuring in-store events, parades, sponsorships, and special merchandise nationwide. Pride + Joy, the company’s annual LGBTQ campaign, continues to highlight Macy’s long-standing commitment to diversity, inclusion and respect.

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Classes at Washington College Canceled Again Amid Threats

A college in Washington state canceled classes for a third day Monday in response to threats aimed at the campus.