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bp and Uber Announce Houston EV Charging and Planning Program

Mayor Sylvester Turner this week announced an innovative alliance between bp and Uber to explore the planning, development, and deployment of bp’s rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs in Hous- ton to help drivers on Uber’s platform make the transition to electric vehicles. The two companies will also work to- gether to identify potential areas within Houston that could support deployment of bp’s EV charging hubs and create a convenient and equitable network of charging available to the public.

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Houston First Celebrates Black History Month with Events, Stories and Art

Houston First Corporation (HFC) is excited to share its Black History Month lineup for 2021. As the official destination management organization for the most diverse city in the nation, HFC is committed to making sure our programming reflects the rich tapestry of cultures and people who call Houston home.

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“Cicely Tyson“ Featuring Never Before Seen Interview With Oprah

In memory of Cicely Tyson, OWN will present “OWN Spotlight: Cicely Tyson” thisSaturday, February 6 (10-11 p.m. ET/PT) featuring a never-before-seen intimate conversation with the legendary actress and Oprah Winfrey. The special will also stream on OWN’s Facebook page anddiscovery+.

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It's Time for Action

In his first 10 days in office, Joe Biden has launched an intense effort to address the "cascading crises" that America faces. In addition to issuing executive orders to reverse several of Trump's most poisonous acts -- ending federal contracting with private prisons, reviving enforcement of discrimination laws, ending the Muslim ban, re-entering the Paris Climate Accord, and much more -- Biden has put forth a bold rescue plan to deal with the human and economic costs of the pandemic. He has declared climate change an existential threat and a national security priority and has promised a renewed effort to address systemic racism and other forms of discrimination.

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H-E-B On Being the Change Against Racial Injustices

As a company, H-E-B stands on the belief that each and every person counts. Wouldn’t that be beautiful if it were true? Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. preached about it. Congresswoman Shirley Chisom lobbied for it. Congressman John Lewis fought for it. President Barack Obama believed in it. Vice President Kamala Harris broke barriers for it. Over the years we have constantly chipped away at America’s problem with systemic racism. Yet, instill, the problem persists. If we take what divides us to unit us, together we could bring about real change. We could be the change we want to see.

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The Legendary Cicely Tyson

"We have to honor this blessed gift that we have. That's what keeps you going. Keeps your mind fluid -- your heart, your whole being," said the Hollywood legend Cicely Tyson five year ago in a Time magazine story. "You can't just stop, because that will be the end of you."

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Meet Andy Jassy, the next CEO of Amazon

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will transition from CEO to executive chair and pass the reins to Andy Jassy, a 24-year Amazon veteran, later this year, the company announced Tuesday.

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They met on an airplane to Egypt then fell in love

If everything had gone according to plan, they would probably never have met. But Mafalda Feliciano's original British Airways flight from Brazil was overbooked, so she was bumped on to another -- and then fate played its hand.

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Netflix is doubling down on Asia with K-dramas and mobile-only deals. But China remains elusive

Netflix has amassed some 200 million subscribers and cemented its status as the king of streaming video. Now it's looking to run up the score with a big push into Asia, its fastest-growing region.

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Reasons for cautious optimism amid Covid-19 crisis: 'The news about the future' is really promising

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Gov. Evers calls on Legislature urging immediate action to modernize state's unemployment insurance system

Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday, Feb. 4, sent a letter to the Wisconsin State Legislature urging immediate, bipartisan action on his proposal to modernize the state’s unemployment insurance system.

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Meal kits and buckets of bubble tea: How KFC's owner is pivoting in China

Snail noodles, marinated steaks and huge vats of bubble tea are helping China's biggest fast food giant get through the coronavirus crisis.

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How to save money on streaming

Many of us spend a lot of time streaming movies, TV shows, sports and other types of entertainment these days. And to get a full range of content, it means paying for a lot of different services.

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Record-breaking roller coaster will travel more than 155 miles per hour

A roller coaster now under development in the Middle East is set to smash existing records for speed, height and track length. Called "Falcon's Flight," the ride will be the main attraction of Six Flags Qiddiya, due to open in Saudi Arabia outside of capital Riyadh in 2023.

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Win Comes With A Cost Rockets blowout Grizzles but lose a key starter in the process.

One night after being blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder and having their six-game winning streak snapped, the Houston Rockets (11-10) bounced back to defeat the Memphis Grizzles (9-8) by a score of 115-103 to 3-1 on the road. Although the blowout victory feels good to a team that lost by double digits the night before, it came with a huge cost.

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Footage shows gunfire between suspect, Decatur police

Dramatic body cam footage shows the moment Decatur police say one of their officers had to draw and fire his service firearm to defend himself from an armed suspect who had just shot at him.

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Hundreds of congressional staffers sign letter to senators urging them to convict Trump

Hundreds of congressional staffers wrote an open letter to senators urging them to consider the trauma aides experienced during the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol and to convict former President Donald Trump "for our sake, and the sake of the country."

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Biden: No family members will be involved in any government decisions

President Joe Biden vowed that no one in his extended family will have sway over government decisions in an interview with People magazine published Wednesday.

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Identity Check The Rockets have established themselves during six-game winning streak.

Two weeks ago, the Houston Rockets was a team with no identity. They had just lost their third game in a row to drop their record to 4-9. The rotation was about as stable as a three-legged table due to injuries, health and safety protocols in accordance with league policy on COVID-19 and the trade of franchise superstar James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. Those were just some of the things keeping head coach Stephen Silas up late at night.