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Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga lead 2020 MTV VMA nominations

The MTV VMAs are raining nominations all over Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga.

Delay the election? That's not what we do here

On the one hand, this is banana republic stuff, that a President, who the evidence suggests is losing his bid for reelection, would suggest delaying the election, as Donald Trump did Thursday morning.

NLC Statement on the Senate Coronavirus Relief Proposal

Today, the Senate released an initial proposal for the next round of federal coronavirus relief. The framework, the HEALS Act, will kick off negotiations between the Senate, House and Administration on a final relief package, hoping to be passed before Congress departs for August recess. As proposed, the HEALS Act does not include additional funds for state and local governments. Following the announcement of this proposed legislation, Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and Executive Director, National League of Cities (NLC) made the following statement:

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(HED) P.E. Release New Single “First Blood” from Upcoming Album, “Class of 2020” Pre-Orders Available Now

Legendary SoCal artists (HED) P.E. have revealed the first single from the upcoming Class of 2020 album, “First Blood.”

Philo Partners with TV One to Launch the Network's First vMVPD Distribution Deal

TV One Joins Industry's Most Valuable, Entertainment-Packed Philo Service of 60+ Channels, Unlimited DVR and 40K+ On Demand Titles for $20 per Month

Governor Abbott Announces FEMA Approval For Federal Emergency Declaration Following Hurricane Hanna Landfall In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and President Trump have granted a Federal Emergency Declaration request for Public Assistance Category B (Emergency Protective Measures). Specifically, FEMA is authorized to provide emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to direct Federal assistance and reimbursement for mass care including evacuation and shelter support at 75 percent federal funding. The Governor submitted this request yesterday as Hurricane Hanna approached Texas.

One of the oldest businesses on the internet just got sold for $9 billion

One of the web's oldest businesses has a new owner. Norway's Adevinta is buying eBay's classified ads business for $9.2 billion to create the world's largest online classifieds company.

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Member of National African American Reparations Commission Assaulted by Racist Mob in Tulsa, Oklahoma

On Wednesday, July 15, Rev. Robert Turner, a commissioner from the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) [https://ibw21.org/naarc] was assaulted, both physically and verbally, by an angry white mob outside of City Hall in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The incident was caught on cell phone video.

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Civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis dead at 80

John Robert Lewis, the son of sharecroppers who survived a brutal beating by police during a landmark 1965 march in Selma, Alabama, to become a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a longtime US congressman, has died after a six-month battle with cancer. He was 80.

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The US loses two icons of the civil rights movement in one day

Two towering figures of the American civil rights movement died Friday, a major loss for a nation still grappling with protests and demands for racial equality decades later.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston provides guidance for emotional health of children and teens during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The physical and emotional well-being of children and teens involved with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) is of paramount importance. The nonprofit continues to serve as a community resource to provide guidance for parents and children who may be struggling with a higher degree of stress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which can affect a person’s emotional and mental health.

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H-E-B Opens Spring Green Market

H-E-B will expand its footprint within the Richmond community, opening its newest location, the long-awaited H-E-B Spring Green Market Wednesday, June 24. Located at 9211 FM 723, the 101,000-square foot store will offer residents a world-class, spacious shopping destination with a pledge to deliver unsurpassed freshness and quality at affordable prices.

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The Life and Legacy of Earl Lewis Thomas

BOOM! Earl Lewis Thomas was a force that no one wanted to challenge on the football field. The NFL defensive man was one of six that encompass the Seattle Seahawks’ Legion of Boom that put the team in the history books for their six consecutive seasons. The NFL, family, and friends are mourning the powerful wide receiver as Thomas passed away in Houston at the age of 71 succumbing to COVID-19 virus.

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Lady A, the singer, is fighting back against Lady A, the group

The singer Lady A is pushing back against a suit from the band Lady A.

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1 in 3 young adults vulnerable to severe Covid-19 — and smoking plays a big part, research finds

One in three young adults is at risk of severe Covid-19, and smoking plays a big part in that risk, according to new research published Monday in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

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Covid-19 immunity from antibodies may last only months, UK study suggests

After people are infected with the novel coronavirus, their natural immunity to the virus could decline within months, a new pre-print paper suggests.

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H-E-B Celebrated Independence Day Honoring Men, Women and Families of the U.S. Armed Forces

Nominate an active duty service member for care package In-store purchases benefit military service member non-profits

H-E-B is profoundly grateful for the selfless sacrifice of America’s military heroes. As part of the year-round, companywide H-E-B Operation Appreciation campaign, stores across Texas celebrated Independence Day with additional opportunities for customers to support America’s military families online and in-store.

Democrats, it's too soon to cheer Trump's defeat

One need not listen hard these days to hear the sound of Democratic pollsters and pundits gleefully cheering that the end of President Donald Trump's term in power is finally in sight -- Joe Biden's Inauguration Day on January 20th, 2021.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda responds to 'Hamilton' slavery criticism

Disney+ has scored a hit with the filmed version of "Hamilton," but that success has renewed discussion about how the musical deals with the slaveholders it portrays.