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WNBA star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian jail for drug-smuggling
American women's basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted of deliberately smuggling drugs into Russia and sentenced to nine years of jail time Thursday in a case that has raised concerns she is being used as a political pawn in Russia's war against Ukraine.
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Is anyone buying couches and beds from Wayfair anymore?
Early in the pandemic, people realized they were going to be spending a lot more time at home. So they decided to upgrade.
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'Prey' sends the 'Predator' franchise back in time to hunt for cheaper thrills on Hulu
For those who remember the original "Predator," the alien hunter's code of conduct -- only using the weapons and force required to make things sporting -- helps mightily when trying to fight it. Even so, "Prey" represents an odd if refreshingly spare addition to the franchise, giving a coming-of-age spin to a faceoff that can't help but feel like a serious mismatch.
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Non-bank lender Trident Mortgage to pay over $22 million for redlining DOJ, CFPB, State AGs participate in joint fair housing enforcement
A four-year investigation begun by Pennsylvania’s state attorney general attracted the support and resources of the United States’ Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to bring the first-ever redlining enforcement involving a non-bank lender.
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The forest growing in the world's hottest sea
An intensely salty sea which warms to planet-beating temperatures at the height of summer is a hostile place for most vegetation to survive.
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The party is over at Robinhood. But meme mania lingers
Robinhood got off to a rocky start when it made its Wall Street debut one year ago, but hopes for the buzzy trading app were high as armchair investors piled into the market hoping to mint quick fortunes.
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Pelosi's Taiwan trip is another knock to China's yuan
China's yuan has fared better than many other major currencies this year. It's shed 6.5% against the US dollar, holding its ground as the greenback has gone on a breakneck rally. The euro, the British pound and South Korea's won have all dropped more than 10%, while Japan's yen has plunged nearly 16%.
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Traveling to Italy during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning to travel to Italy, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Jurors in Parkland gunman's trial to visit mass shooting site Thursday on what would have been victim Joaquin Oliver's 22nd birthday
Jurors in the sentencing phase of the Parkland, Florida, school shooter's trial are expected to visit the scene of the massacre Thursday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's 1200 building, which has been sealed since the attack in February 2018.
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These cities are better at enduring extreme heat. Here's what they're doing different
Blistering heat has returned to western Europe, as some countries like France enter into their third wave of the summer with temperatures expected to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), while more than 80% of the US population will experience temperatures over 90 degrees (32C) within the next week, including in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Around 100 million Americans have been under heat alerts for eight of the past 16 days.
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Joe and Jill's long summer
This summer has not been an easy one for President Joe Biden, and no one feels that more than Jill Biden.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner apologizes to Russian court ahead of verdict in drug-smuggling trial
The detained WNBA star Brittney Griner apologized and asked for leniency in an emotional speech to a Russian courtroom Thursday at the close of her drug-smuggling trial and ahead of an expected verdict.
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Bee Busy Wellness Center Hosts The 7th Annual Hygiene for Hope
In celebration of National Health Center Week, Bee Busy Wellness Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center with locations serving Greater Houston’s Southwest and Southeast Communities, will host its 7th Annual Hygiene for Hope, Free BackPack Giveaway and Community Health Fair for school aged youth on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 8785 West Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031 and 1300 Bay Area Blvd, STE 200, Houston, TX 77058.
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Mayor Turner Launches 10th Annual Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition
Applications are now open for the Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition, where three winners will each receive $10,000 in seed money to fund their dreams of entrepreneurship. Applications must be received by 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.
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“Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers” is the upcoming 10-part Hulu Original docuseries from Lakers’ CEO and controlling owner Jeanie Buss and Emmy® Award-winning director Antoine Fuqua. It captures the remarkable rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing interviews with players, coaches, and front office execs, this 10-part documentary series chronicles this extraordinary story from the inside – told only by the people who lived it. SUBSCRIBE TO HULU’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL Click the link to subscribe to our channel for the latest shows & updates: http://www.youtube.com/hulu?sub_confi START YOUR FREE TRIAL http://hulu.com/start FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hulu/ Hulu on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hulu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hulu
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Hulu Debuts Official Trailer For Upcoming 10-Part Docuseries ‘Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers’
Hulu’s 10-part documentary “Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers” debuts its official trailer. The story captures the rise and success of one of the most iconic franchises in professional sports history
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Private astronaut missions to the ISS will soon require an experienced astronaut chaperone
Private astronaut missions to the International Space Station will have to be chaperoned by a former NASA astronaut, per new proposed requirements from the US space agency.
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First on CNN: Texas DPS trooper arrived on scene of Uvalde school shooting earlier than previously known, body cam shows
Body camera footage released by the city of Uvalde last month shows a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was on the scene outside Robb Elementary School just 2 minutes and 28 seconds after the gunman entered, a timeline earlier than previously known.
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Drake says he's tested positive for Covid and postpones Young Money Reunion show
The planned Young Money Reunion concert with Drake, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne will have to wait a bit longer.

