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Jump aboard the eDumper, the world's largest electric vehicle
While a single computer used to take up a whole room, now they comfortably fit inside your backpack to be easily carried around.
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Happy 61st birthday, IHOP. Here's how the chain still rakes in billions
IHOP celebrates its 61st birthday Tuesday, capping off a momentous year that introduced a fake name change and a new menu item.
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Mnuchin again says Tubman $20 delay is technical, not political
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday that his decision to delay the introduction of a planned $20 note featuring the portrait of Harriet Tubman was not politically motivated.
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Southwest Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Festival
The first annual Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) Hot Air Balloon Festival presented Billy Navarre Auto Group is set to launch Friday and Saturday, July 19-20, held at Chennault International Airport, 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave.
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Sober Summer: The Risks of Binge Drinking
The summer season provides numerous opportunities to consume alcohol at a rate that can quickly lead to binge drinking.
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Texas A&M University Has Free Tuition Too
Several have questioned if Texas A&M University had plans for a tuition-free program for students from low-income families similar to what the University of Texas recently announced. And the answer is yes. The university has had a program of this nature for 10 years. See the letter from John Sharp, Chancellor, The Texas A&M University System.
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CNN Takes Another Step in the Right Direction
NABJ’s Call for Civil Rights Audit of Hiring and Promotion Practices Continues
CNN’s announcement of the promotion of Cathy Straight to executive editor of National News for CNN Digital, coupled with the recent promotions of Johnita Due as the new SVP and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Marcus Mabry to Vice President of Global Programming for CNN Digital Worldwide, is applauded by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
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Loafs Launches The Pacific Shoe to Stylishly Combat Climate Change
Fashion, comfort and sustainability harmonize in The Pacific, the eco-conscious shoe for the changemaker on-the-go.
Look good, feel good, do good. Today, all three are possible thanks to The Pacific, a new and stylish multi occasion shoe by Loafs LLC. This eco-conscious footwear line is made entirely from recycled materials including algae-based foam, chrome-free recycled leather trimmings and tree-based linings.
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HISD District IV Candidate is Off to a Strong Start
The Matt Barnes for HISD Campaign announced that it raised $18,246 for its first campaign finance report for Houston Independent School District, District IV. This comes shortly after he threw his name in the race in mid- June. “I’m truly humbled by the amount of support I’ve received over the last few weeks,” said Barnes. “People are ready to see a change in our school system to ensure HISD students receive an excellent education and I’m ready to work in achieving that.”
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The Galleria Announces Three New Retailers
Market Exclusive Brands and Immersive Experiences Enhance Dynamic Retail Mix
Simon, a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, has announced three new retailers slated to open at The Galleria this year – Panerai, Jo Malone London and Hope & Henry. The FOMO Factory has also joined the Galleria line up this summer offering a uniquely immersive experience exclusively in Houston.
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$15 million iPad-controlled superyacht goes up for sale
In the market for a $15 million superyacht? You're in luck: Adastra, which won a string of design awards in 2013 and can be controlled with an iPad, has gone up for sale.
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Zac Hinkel of The Woodlands Shared His Business Success Story at Global Convention
Zac Hinkel of The Woodlands was personally recognized for the success of his home-based business during Plexus Worldwide’s sold out Rise Up Convention, which hosted 11,000 people from June 17 - 21 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hinkel, who has risen to the status of Diamond Ambassador, shared tips and personal experiences with fellow Ambassadors (independent sales representatives) to help them grow their home-based businesses and achieve their personal goals for success.
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Joe Biden just made a giant gamble on health care
Joe Biden is making a very big bet on the status quo. That's true for his 2020 presidential campaign generally (his argument is that Donald Trump's election is a fever dream from which the GOP -- and the country -- will awake) but especially true on the issue that has proven decisive in a majority of elections in recent memory: Health care.
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Chipotle has fully recovered from its E. coli problems
Chipotle's comeback from its E. coli nightmare of 2015 and early 2016 is now complete. Shares of Chipotle hit a new all-time high Monday for the first time since August 2015.
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Jeffrey Epstein had diamonds, piles of cash and a passport in a locked safe, prosecutors say
Investigators who searched a locked safe in Jeffrey Epstein's home after his arrest found diamonds, piles of cash and an expired foreign passport that showed what appeared to be Epstein's photo under a different name, federal prosecutors told a judge Monday at his bail hearing.
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Biden proposes massive new Obamacare subsidies, public option in health care plan
Joe Biden is proposing massive new subsidies to make health coverage through Obamacare's exchanges cheaper -- as well as a new "public option" that would allow people to buy into a program his campaign says would be similar to Medicare.
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Valley woman praises Macy's workers at Arrowhead Mall for saving her life
Reba Mason jokes that shoe shopping saved her life last week. "I don't remember driving to Macy's. That's the scary part. I could've killed someone," Mason said.
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A $15 minimum wage started as a slogan. This week, it's set to pass the House
Nearly seven years ago, a week after Black Friday, a few dozen workers walked off their New York City fast food jobs to demonstrate for higher pay. The median wage for fast food workers was $9 an hour, CNN reported at the time. The demand that would soon emerge as the movement's rallying cry — $15 and a union — seemed hopelessly ambitious, like a wild-eyed opening bid.
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Legendary boxer Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker dies after he's hit by a vehicle
Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, considered one of the greatest lightweight boxers of all time, died Sunday after he was hit by a vehicle in Virginia, police said.