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Kanye West dropped by Balenciaga
Fashion powerhouse Balenciaga has officially severed ties with Kanye West following a series of antisemitic posts and other controversial comments from the rapper, according to a report from Women's Wear Daily citing a statement from Balenciaga's parent company.
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Early and absentee voting ramps up as almost 7.3 million ballots cast in 2022 midterms
Nearly 7.3 million ballots have already been cast across 39 states, according to data from election officials, Edison Research and Catalist. Pre-election voting remains on pace with 2018, the highest midterm voter turnout in recent history, across the states where Catalist has data for both cycles.
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Todd and Julie Chrisley say they 'feel like we're hemorrhaging' since convictions
Todd and Julie Chrisley's marriage has been strengthened since they were convicted of conspiracy to defraud banks out of of more than $30 million in loans.
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Liz Cheney buys time on Fox News to air viral ad featuring her father condemning Trump
Fox News viewers will this week see former Vice President Dick Cheney look into the camera and excoriate former President Donald Trump as the greatest threat to the country "in our nation's 246-year history."
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"Soul Train Awards" 2022 was the #1 TV Program On 11/26 for Black Viewers
BET delivered rating success with the premieres and encores of “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” 2022 and “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS RED CARPET SPECIAL” last Sunday night. The feel good show of the year, the “Soul Train Awards” 2022 presented by BET, featured an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances including special moments and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment.
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Family deals with nearly 2 years of leaks at Spring Hill apartment complex
Maintenance issues at a Spring Hill apartment complex have one family pleading for help and said their problems are creating a dangerous situation that is affecting their safety system and their health.
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2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival Lineup Announced With Dungeons & Dragons on Opening Night
Announcing the initial 2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival lineup with everything from bloodthirsty demons and Flamin' Hot Cheetos to a toy designer from El Salvador and the highly anticipated Opening Night film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley.
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Houston School Fair at the Zoo To Bring Learning Options, Free Fun to Families
Event to feature one-on-one application help, free admittance to zoo
A bilingual school fair at the Houston Zoo on Saturday, Jan. 21 offers families a chance to gather school information and enjoy special animal interactions, all in one morning.
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Len Goodman, former 'Dancing With the Stars' judge, dead at 78
Former "Dancing With the Stars" judge Len Goodman has died at age 78. The English dance expert, who featured in the ballroom competition from 2005 until last year, died on Saturday in a hospice in Kent, southern England, following a battle with bone cancer, his manager confirmed.
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Veteran gets car parade as a 100th birthday surprise
John Stanley Pioro turned 100 years old on Wednesday. He did not celebrate quietly. There were honking horns, blaring sirens and cheering community members who made sure the celebration could be heard miles from his residence on 6 Mile Road.
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McCullers Dominates The White Sox.
As the start of the second half of the season kicked off, the Houston Astros picked up right where they left off. After defeating the New York Yankees in an exhilarating six-run ninth inning comeback going into the All-Star break, Houston used that momentum and defeated one of the American League’s best team in the Chicago White Sox by a score of 7-1.
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The Census, Redistricting and The Republican Conspiracy
Forty years ago, those who wanted to amend the U.S. Constitution to eliminate the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments, along with any other provi- sions that extended democracy to “we the people,” were calling for a Constitutional Convention. Today, that approach is no longer necessary since those who still want to make those stated changes have found new ways to accomplish the same old goals.
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Police searching for 3-month-old baby kidnapped from his grandmother's home in San Jose, California
Police and the FBI are searching for a three-month-old baby who they say was kidnapped in San Jose, California, as the infant's grandmother was unloading groceries Monday.
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The Wachowski sisters are auctioning off 'Matrix' memorabilia and more to support trans youth
Lana and Lilly Wachowski, the filmmakers behind "The Matrix" series and "Cloud Atlas," are auctioning off nearly 200 props and film ephemera from their vast archives.
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2022 The State of Hispanics – Data Summit hosted by the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host its 2022 The State of Hispanics – Data Summit at the Intercontinental Houston Medical Center. The program will feature a day filled with discussions on Houston’s Economic Outlook, and the hard data and true impact of Hispanics across the region, state, and country. Dr. Laura Murillo, President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will dialogue with speakers to include Jesse Thompson, Senior Business Economist from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Dr. Jim Granato, Dean and Professor at the Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston.
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Angelique Bartholomew Joins Houston-Based Women-Owned Consulting Management Firm As Partner
Managing Partners Laurie Robin- son, MBA, and Tara DeAndrea, RHIA of PVMA, LLC released a joint statement on their admission to the partnership. "This is an unprecedented climate for the Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure, and Healthcare industries, it will require exceptional teams and experience for the future of Recovery efforts. Angelique Bartholomew has the experience and commitment we need to move forward in 2022. Angelique has 20+ years of public and private sector experience in project and program management. She has a consistent award-winning track record in Business Development. Angelique has teamed with global firms, led prime opportunities, and built exceptional revenue growth through strategic partnerships across the country in disaster recovery. We are pleased to have her on board."
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First Indian American tapped to lead Office of Communications in district history
Effective today, Tejal Patel will serve as Executive Officer of Communications for the Houston Independent School District.
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Mother arrested in DeKalb County cold case 23 years after son’s death
The Dekalb County District Attorney’s Office said 45-year-old Teresa Ann Bailey Black, has been charged with two counts of felony murder, two counts of cruelty to children, aggravated assault, and concealing the death of another.
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UK to host next year's Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine
The United Kingdom will host next year's Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine, organizers the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC confirmed on Monday.
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SVB Reinforces Commitment to Inclusion in the Innovation Economy; Hires Tosh Ernest as Head of Access to Innovation
Accomplished corporate diversity expert will lead SVB's efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the innovation sector
SVB, the financial partner of the innovation economy and parent of Silicon Valley Bank, today announced Tosh Ernest has been named Head of Access to Innovation, SVB's signature initiative to advance women, Black and Latinx individuals to positions of influence in the innovation economy.