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Former CFO of Trump Org pleads guilty for his role in 15-year-long tax fraud scheme and agrees to testify against Trump Organization
Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, pleaded guilty Thursday to his role in a 15-year-long tax fraud scheme, and as part of the deal he has agreed to testify against former President Donald Trump's real estate company at trial.
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5 things to know for August 18: Trump, Monkeypox, Ukraine, Electric vehicles, Kabul
Flying this summer has been rough, but smoother skies could be ahead. Some travel experts say the fall travel season will bring a drop in airfare prices and flight disruptions. So, consider booking your holiday trips soon because after a short window of time, prices will start to rise quickly as we head toward Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Spacewalk cut short by issue with Russian cosmonaut's spacesuit: 'Drop everything and start going back right away'
A spacewalk was cut short just a few hours into what was intended to be a nearly seven-hour spacewalk after a Russian cosmonaut was repeatedly ordered to drop what he was working on and return to the International Space Station's airlock because of an issue with his spacesuit.
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Mike Pence says he'd consider testifying before January 6 committee if invited
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday he would give "due consideration" to any formal invitation to testify before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, while hinting at potential executive privilege issues.
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Americans are still obsessed with this Spielberg film
E.T. and Jaws have been carefully remastered and reworked throughout the decades to enhance the legendary footage. Now, for the very first time, both films will make the jump to IMAX theaters—E.T.’s release is August 12 and Jaws will arrive on September 2.
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Slavery Remembrance Day Commemoration and Legislative Update Hosted by Congressman Al Green
Congressman Al Green is inviting family and friends to the inaugural Slavery Remembrance Day Commemorative Breakfast and Legislative Update he is hosting on Saturday, August 20th at 8:30 am CT at the Collective (formally Power Center) in Houston, Texas. There is no admission cost to this historic event.
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Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Ashley Launch 2022 Inspire Change Grant
$400,000 will be awarded to local nonprofits working to reduce barriers to opportunity
The Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Ashley (formerly Ashley Homestore) are proud to announce the 2022 Inspire Change Grant, which will fund programs, seed projects and create partnerships that support social justice and racial equity efforts in Houston. In this second year of the program, the Texans and their partners will award $400,000 to local nonprofits and educational programs. The grant application is available beginning today through Sept. 16.
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5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine
High inflation and rising interest rates are fueling fears that a recession could be around the corner. But Warren Buffett -- one of the savviest investors of all time -- is still betting on America's economy. While Buffett has reduced stakes in companies like Kroger and General Motors, market watchers say his willingness to keep buying elsewhere signals his ongoing confidence in where the economy and the financial markets are headed.
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Visit Lake Charles’ TikTok Goes Viral Promoting Ms. Johnnie’s Gingerbread House
All in a day’s work, Shalisa Roland, public relations director for Visit Lake Charles (VLC), received a media inquiry about Ms. Jonnie’s Gingerbread House, 720 Alamo St., and needed to provide updated images. Kathryn Shea Duncan, social media director for VLC joined forces with Roland to capture new images and social media content including a TikTok that is currently creating an Internet sensation for local business owner, Kevin Ames.
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Congressman Al Green Hosts Annual Green Light to Healthy Living Back-to-School Drive and Health Fair
On Monday, August 15, 2022, Congressman Al Green hosted his annual, free Green Light to Healthy Living event at Westbury High School. He released the following statement:
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WNBA Champion Sheryl Swoopes Hosts First All Girls Elite Basketball Camp
Bringing awareness to female sports
4X WNBA Champion, 3X Olympic Gold Medalist, Hall of famer and legend Sheryl Swoopes hosts her first all-girls elite basketball camp, Swoopes Hoops Elite Basketball camp. Swoopes is hosting the Free camp at the Houston Texans YMCA | 5202 Griggs, Houston, TX 77021, August 15th – 17th from 8 AM to 4 PM daily. Swoopes put an all-star coaching team together to execute the best skills for some of the best talent. Swoopes and team received over 50 registrations from all over the country. Only 30 girls could be chosen to attend the camp. The girls range from 8th to 11th grade.
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The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency: 12th Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon
Save the Date: Sunday, October 30, 2022
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, along with Luncheon Co-Chairs Laura Davenport with her daughter Lucy and Luba Bigman with her daughters, Katya and Keira are hosting a “Girls Who Rule the World” themed 12th Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Tassword123#
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HDSA Team Hope Walk Returns to Houston on September 17
Hosted by the Greater Houston Area Affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA)
Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, co- workers, neighbors and communities walk together each year to support HDSA's fight to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families.
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HISD teams-up with local law enforcement and Ministers Against Crime
The Houston Independent School District Police Department, Houston Police Department, and Ministers against Crime will kick off Project Safe Start, a partnership to prevent crime and provide additional security for students and teachers as they begin the 2022-2023 school year.
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Walmart results relieve some recession fears
Walmart had good news Tuesday for investors and economists worried about a looming recession, as the retail giant gave a much rosier picture of consumer spending than it offered less than a month ago.
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It's like Airbnb but for renting your pool to strangers. Things don't always go as planned
Chris, a homeowner in Des Moines, was surprised when a woman he didn't know recently pulled into his driveway and asked if he could move his vehicles. She believed she had booked his pool for the night after someone had wrongfully listed it on a platform devoted to renting out private swimming pools. Within minutes of her showing up, he said, a few other cars arrived.
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American Airlines agrees to purchase 20 supersonic jets
American Airlines is placing a bet on a future in which supersonic jets might return to the skies, shuttling passengers on some routes at speeds roughly twice as fast as current commercial aircraft.