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Jeff Bezos is going to space on first crewed flight of rocket
Jeff Bezos will be flying to space on the first crewed flight of the New Shepard, the rocket ship made by his space company, Blue Origin. The flight is scheduled for July 20th, just 15 days after he is set to resign as CEO of Amazon.
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No Matter the Issue, Republicans Always Say No
Just say no. That seems to sum up the position of Republicans in the Congress these days. For all the talk about bipartisan compromise or about the two parties working together, at the end of the day, the Republican position is simply to say no.
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AMC shares jump more than 120% to an all-time high
The hits keep coming. Shares of AMC — the largest movie theater chain in the world — surged more than 120% Wednesday to a new peak above $70 before falling back slightly. Trading of the shares was halted twice due to volatility.
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LELO and Marco Marco Celebrate Pride with Limited Collection Underwear Collaboration
Global Sexual Wellness Brand Celebrates Body Positivity, Inclusivity & Pride By Partnering with Iconic LGBTQ+ Designer
LELO, the world's leading designer of intimate lifestyle products, celebrates Pride Month by collaborating with renowned fashion designer, Marco Marco, to create a limited-collection of bold and unconventional body inclusive underwear. The provocative collection has been uniquely crafted by LELO and Marco Marco to honor and celebrate the LGTBQ community, inviting everyone to look and feel their best inside and outside of the bedroom.
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Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Additional Food Benefits For Texas WIC Families This Summer
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced a temporary increase in food benefits for families participating in the Texas Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) through September 2021. This temporary increase specifically covers the purchase of fruits and vegetables.
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Marsha P. Johnson Institute Introduces Pride Month Agenda And Historic Beauty Brand Collaboration
SheaMoisture Lends Social Media Platforms to Amplify MPJI
Continuing its commitment to lifting voices and advocating for the Black transgender community, the Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI) today announced several activities to commemorate Pride month, including a groundbreaking collaboration with a major beauty and personal care brand.
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Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents and Student Representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 10 student regents to their respective universities for terms set to expire on May 31, 2022. Additionally, the Governor appointed the student representative to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term set to expire on May 31, 2022.
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Posh Burger to Open at ARIA June 11
New MGM Resorts Fast Casual Restaurant Concept to Debut at Luxury Resort
Posh Burger, a new fast casual restaurant concept created by MGM Resorts International, will open at ARIA on June 11. The venue will feature a variety of juicy burgers, along with breakfast and chicken sandwiches, plus a hearty assortment of sides, soft drinks, and shakes. Posh Burger will be located in the former Burger Lounge space, which closed May 31.
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Miami: Getaway Vacations for Grownups
Don’t let the youngsters have all the fun. Miami is brimming over with restaurants, hotels, tours, historic neighborhoods, spas and hotels that beckon grownups. Grab your sunglasses, swimsuits and sense of adventure and take an adult getaway vacation to America’s favorite beach town.
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A Texas Dad Gives Daughter One of His Kidneys: Father’s Day Will Be Extra Special This Year June
June is a month full of family and fun, especially on the third weekend of the month when families gather to celebrate dads. Father’s Day has always been a special holiday for the Bogner family of Aledo, Texas. But this year it has even greater significance as the family of five will celebrate Father’s Day and the two-year anniversary of Cassidy receiving a life-saving kidney transplant from her dad.
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Actress Jasmine Davis Stars in Showtime's Hit Drama Series, The Chi
Jasmine Davis currently stars in Showtime’s critically-acclaimed original series, "The Chi.” The series unveiled its fourth season on May 23, and new episodes are available every Sunday at 9:00 PM ET/PT.
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Heritage Action Grassroots Call for Immediate Special Session for Texas Election Integrity Bill
Heritage Action, a national conservative grassroots organization, today issued a statement from Executive Director Jessica Anderson and Texas Regional Coordinator Rebekah Warwick calling for an immediate special legislative session to pass election integrity bill SB 7 after the bill failed to receive a vote on the floor of the House last night.
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Texas HHS Urges Long-Term Care Facilities to Update Their Hurricane, Emergency Preparedness Plans
Staff Training, Preparedness and Response Plans Key to Resident Safety, Well-Being
Texas Health and Human Services is urging long-term care providers to prepare for natural disasters ahead of an active hurricane season forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Providers across the state should review their emergency preparedness and response plans and update them as needed.
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Now proven against coronavirus, mRNA can do so much more
When the final Phase 3 data came out last November showing the mRNA vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna were more than 90% effective, Dr. Anthony Fauci had no words. He texted smiley face emojis to a journalist seeking his reaction.
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Summer is Perfect for Healthier Vegan Soul Food w Chef Rene
Meet Chef Rene Johnson, a pioneer of healthier and vegan southern-style soul food, inspired by her cultural roots and her grandmother’s made-from-scratch-cooking, but without those unhealthy fats. From Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to author and activist Dr. Cornel West, actor Danny Glover, Congresswoman Barbera Lee and California Governor Gavin Newsom; Chef Rene Johnson’s signature healthy southern-inspired comfort foods have fed guests at countless exclusive soirees from Washington to Hollywood.
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The wait is over — the biggest Verizon 5G upgrade campaign ever
We launched the first 5G network, and now we want to be the first to put the power of Verizon 5G in the hands of every customer.
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Music With A Message Singer/Songwriter Darrell Kelley Releases Newest Single Systemic Racism In Response to the Murder of Daunte Wright
Atlanta based and Boston born Darrell Kelley is a man who wears many hats. He's a performer, singer, songwriter, social activist, spiritual leader, author and entrepreneur. Where injustice prevails, Kelley has been known to plunge headlong into the fight to seek justice, understanding, acceptance and unity for one and all. His newest single released Systemic Racism In Response to the Murder of Daunte Wright.
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Danté Quick to Succeed DeForest Soaries at New Jersey's First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens
First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens Senior Pastor Retires After 30+ Years
Scholar, social justice advocate and Rev. Danté R. Quick, Ph.D., has been elected as the fourth senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens (FBCLG) and will succeed the Rev. Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr., a prominent preacher who once served as New Jersey’s Secretary of State and is known internationally as the founder of the dfree® Financial Freedom Movement.
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Toxic Cosmetics: Ingredients and Contaminants to Avoid in 2021
Especially these days, you may be looking for new ways to keep yourself healthier. Throughout 2020 and 2021, we all heard about the importance of keeping our hands clean and not touching our faces.