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In ‘Nolly,’ Helena Bonham Carter shines as TV lioness in winter of her career
A splendid showcase for Helena Bonham Carter, “Nolly” zooms in on a very particular time and character in British history, revolving around the unceremonious firing of Noele Gordon, the star of a popular soap opera. While not the usual corseted stuff for which PBS’ “Masterpiece” is known, the three-part limited series serves as a reminder of how actresses who spoke their minds were often summarily labeled “difficult,” then and now.
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Russian border region closes malls/schools; Ukrainian attacks escalate
All schools and colleges in parts of the Russian region of Belgorod will be closed on Monday and Tuesday following an increase in Ukrainian attacks on the territory, the region’s governor has announced.
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Unlocking Business Insights: Fort Bend County Libraries Offer Free Access to Data Axle Resource
In a digital age where information is paramount, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) continues to empower its patrons with invaluable resources accessible from the comfort of their homes. This April, FBCL shines a spotlight on "Data Axle: Reference Solutions," a comprehensive business, consumer, and residential directory offering a treasure trove of insights for entrepreneurs, researchers, and marketers alike.
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PVAMU Heralds a New Era with the Inauguration of Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) stands on the cusp of history as it prepares to inaugurate Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande as its ninth president. This momentous occasion, set to take place from Tuesday, March 19 to Saturday, March 23, 2024, will mark a significant milestone in PVAMU's illustrious 147-year legacy, as Dr. LeGrande becomes only the second woman to ascend to this esteemed position.
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Kenneth Omoruyi Secures Spot in Historic Run-Off for Houston's CD7
Kenneth Omoruyi is set to be a significant contender on the Primary Run-off Ballot for Harris County this coming May. He marks a monumental moment as the first African American candidate to reach this stage for the esteemed Congressional District 7 seat in Houston – a position once held by political luminaries such as George H.W. Bush and currently occupied by Lizzie Fletcher.
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Texas Southern University Sports Hall of Fame Unveils Star-Studded 2024 Induction Class
The inaugural induction class of the reinstated Texas Southern University Sports Hall of Fame includes 24 former student-athletes, coaches, and contributors representing various sports disciplines.
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Judge dismisses some Trump Georgia election subversion charges but leaves most of the case intact
The presiding judge in the Georgia criminal case against Donald Trump and his allies has thrown out some of the charges against the former president and several of his co-defendants.
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Houston native awarded Arctic Service Ribbon for NATO exercise
Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Mai, a Houston native, was recently recognized while serving with U.S. Navy assigned to Commander, U.S. Second Fleet, deployed to Norway in support of NATO exercise Steadfast Defender 2024.
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Home Slice Pizza Introduces #8 Supreme Pizza in Celebration of Pi Day
The #8: Supreme will be available at all Home Slice locations beginning this Pi Day
The #8 Supreme Pizza, a nod to Houston's appetite, debuts at Home Slice Pizza for Pi Day.
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TikTok fanatics: what the House vote to effectively ban could mean for you
If you’re a TikTok fanatic worried about how you’re going to stay connected to the world after a bill that could ban the app passed the House of Representatives Wednesday … don’t panic just yet.
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Uvalde Police Chief Unexpectedly Resigns Following Clearance of Officers in Robb Elementary School Massacre
Less than a week after the Uvalde City Council received an investigative report clearing local police officers of wrongdoing in the 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre, the Texas city’s police chief abruptly announced Tuesday he is quitting.
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RFK Jr. has chosen VP nominee who he will announce within two weeks
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has selected a vice presidential nominee and will announce his decision within the next two weeks, he told CNN on Tuesday.
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There were ‘people flying’: Passengers recall mid-air drop of LATAM Airlines flight
Chilean aviation authorities are on their way to New Zealand to investigate the LATAM Airlines flight that had a mid-air drop Monday, as teams on the ground remove the plane’s flight data recorders for analysis.
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Prices ticked higher in February, but there’s good news at the grocery store
Higher prices at the gas pump pushed up inflation more than expected in February, according to the latest Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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BP/UAE suspend $2 billion gas deal in Israel; Gaza war drags on
BP and an oil company owned by the United Arab Emirates have shelved talks to buy a 50% stake in Israel’s leading natural gas producer, judging the $2 billion deal too risky as the war in Gaza rages.
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US intel chief can’t rule out possibility China uses TikTok to influence 2024 elections
US intelligence officials “cannot rule out” the possibility that the Chinese government will use TikTok to influence the 2024 US elections, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told lawmakers on Tuesday.
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All ages readers get lost in 'Rabbit Hole' Children's Literature Museum
A new museum is making reading fun for people of all ages. The Rabbit Hole’s new Children’s Literature Museum opened its doors to the public in North Kansas City on Tuesday.
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House passes bill; could ban TikTok despite resistance from Trump
The House voted on Wednesday to pass a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok, a major challenge to one of the world’s most popular social media apps.
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Dozens of artists/speakers pull out of SXSW festival; protest military/defense industry sponsorships
Dozens of performers and speakers have canceled appearances at the ongoing South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, in protest of event sponsorship from by the US military and defense companies amid the war between Israel and Hamas.