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Google is using AI to change how you shop
Google wants to make it easier for online shoppers to know how clothing will look on them before making a purchase.
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Lola Brooke Releases New Single "Just Relax"
Breakout artist Lola Brooke returns with the unveil of her new single "Just Relax" today via Arista Records/Team Eighty Productions. The preeminent new single from the Brooklyn-born rapper is a dynamic flip of one of Hip Hop's most revered classic tracks, "The Choice Is Yours" by Black Sheep, and is met with an accompanying music video directed by Shanghaii, out now HERE.
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Vamekia and Vatrecia Triumph Over Cancer – Houston's Inspirational Duo Defies Odds In Shared Battle
In the heart of Houston, two resilient spirits stand tall, showing the world what true courage and unity look like. Vamekia and Vatrecia Gayfield, identical twins, have weathered many storms together. Their most challenging battle was with breast cancer, diagnosed only four months apart. Today, they wear their survivor badges with honor, reminding everyone of the power of sister- hood and early detection.
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Houston Grand Opera Opens Dialogues of the Carmelites on January 14
Director Francesca Zambello returns to HGO to helm the Houston premiere
On January 14, 2022, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites.
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Hyundai and Kia roll out a software patch that makes cars harder to steal
Hyundai and Kia are offering a new free software patch to owners of 8.3 million vehicles that are so easy to steal that some insurance companies refuse to offer coverage for them in certain markets.
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Texas Arena League Continues the 2023 Season At Legends Polo Club
‘Hockey on Horseback’ Plays the Third Leg of the Series in Dallas Feb 24-26
It’s the dawn of a new era for sports lovers in the Dallas area as the Texas Arena League (TAL) announced its 2023 season will continue at Legends Polo Club Feb 24-26.
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Healthy lifestyle may mean lower risk of long Covid, study says
People who have a healthy lifestyle before Covid-19 infection may have a lower risk of long Covid than their peers, a new study says.
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Boeing supplier swings profit despite recent problems
Spirit AeroSystems, the troubled Boeing supplier which builds fuselages and other parts for the company, reported its first adjusted quarterly profit since the start of 2022, helped by increased payments from Boeing.
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McConnell said he plans to stay as leader as he addressed his health in closed-door meeting
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell addressed his colleagues behind closed doors on Wednesday about his health, telling them that his cognitive ability is not impaired and saying that he intends to stay atop the conference he has led for the past 16 years.
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Biden to establish national monument honoring Emmett Till next week
President Joe Biden plans to name a new national monument next week after Emmett Till, a White House official told CNN, honoring the Black teenager whose murder in 1955 helped galvanize the civil rights movement.
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Justice Served: Louisiana Man Receives Life Sentence for Double Shooting Tragedy
In a somber culmination of a tragic case, a Louisiana man has been sentenced to life in prison for a heinous act that resulted in the death of an innocent woman and left another victim seriously injured. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the verdict on Wednesday, underscoring the gravity of the crime and the pursuit of justice for the victims.
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US attorney general meeting with Uvalde victims’ families before DOJ releases report on law enforcement response to massacre
US Attorney General Merrick Garland is meeting with families of victims killed and injured in the 2022 Uvalde school massacre, ahead of Thursday’s planned release of a Department of Justice report on law enforcement’s response to the mass shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
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16 new airports and terminals we can't wait to fly into
With more people than ever flying, cities around the world are building new airports and upgrading old terminals to create facilities capable of handling tens of millions of passengers.
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R. Kelly convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking by a federal jury in New York
Jurors have found R&B singer R. Kelly guilty of racketeering, including acts of bribery and sexual exploitation of a child, along with separate charges of sex trafficking.
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Health experts call for an end to exploitative baby formula milk marketing tactics
Less than half of infants around the world are breastfed as recommended, and baby formula is in high demand despite failing to offer the same health and developmental benefits as breast milk, experts say. According to a new report, misleading claims and political influence are to blame.
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Cricket Wireless Launches Cricket Cares
New Corporate Social Responsibility Platform Aligns All Cricket Community Initiatives Under One Umbrella
Cricket Wireless announced today the launch of Cricket Cares to boost its commitment to bettering communities where you live, work and play.
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Governor Abbott Signs Sandra Bland Act Into Law
Governor Abbott signed SB 1849, known as the Sandra Bland Act into law. SB 1849 by Senator Whitmire is the Senate companion to HB 2702 that Representative Garnet Coleman (D-147) wrote in the House. Rep. Coleman released the following statement:
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The Coachella 2017 Lineup Is Out: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar & Radiohead To Headline
Hans Zimmer performing means Coachella is sick & tired of playing with other festivals.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has emerged as the yearly big bad when it comes to music festivals. The 2017 lineup was announced earlier this morning with headliners Radiohead, Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar. The lineup also features heavy hitters such as Gucci Mane making his Coachella debut, Lorde making her return and more. The festival will once again take place on two separate weekends from April 14 to 16, and April 21 through 23. All of the action will take place at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California.
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Cast Of ‘Married But Single Too’ Talks Getting In Those Jeans
Bill Bellamy, LisaRaye McCoy, Carl Payne, Ginuwine, Chante Moore, Lamiyah Good, Skye Griffin and Terrell Carter star in the Je’Caryous Johnson produced hit play, Married But Single Too, the story of love, sex and relationships that is sure to raise a few questions throughout the story line.
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New Relief Program Available for Small Businesses
The PeopleFund is a lender in the new Community Advantage Recovery Loan (CARL) Program launched by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The new program will provide technical and financial assistance to small businesses located in underserved markets. It is intended to help these small businesses revamp their operations for the COVID-19 environment and/or to build financial resiliency against future disruptions.