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Americans are growing optimistic about inflation
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This infamous ’80s hairstyle is seeing a resurgence in young men
When 19-year-old Charles Chen got a perm in early 2022, it was a spur of the moment decision.
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Supreme Court blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
In a stinging defeat for President Joe Biden, the Supreme Court blocked the administration’s student loan forgiveness plan Friday, rejecting a program aimed at delivering up to $20,000 of relief to millions of borrowers struggling with outstanding debt.
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Statement on Astroworld Concert Tragedy
A Harris County grand jury on Thursday issued six no-bills related to the deaths of 10 spectators, two of whom were younger than 15, at the 2021 Astroworld concert, which means that no criminal charges will be filed in the incident, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Travis Scott Cleared of Criminal Charges in Astroworld Crowd Crush Tragedy
Travis Scott, the rapper and producer behind the ill-fated 2021 Astroworld Festival, will not face criminal charges in connection with the tragic crowd crush that resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injured numerous others, according to District Attorney Kim Ogg. The decision was made by a grand jury, which also chose not to indict other individuals involved in the festival's organization, including chief of security John Junnell and festival director Brett Silberstein.
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Francesca’s® Girls’ Night Out at The Rustic Post Oak
Francesca's® and 93Q Country hosted a fun girls' night out for select Fran Club members on June 14th at The Rustic Post Oak. Ladies rounded up their girl gang for an evening of live music and cocktails while browsing the jewelry and bag bar. Country music artist Marynn Taylor performed with opener Bo Bottoms. The event showcased Francesca's Urban Cowgirl collection, the brand's luxe collection. As a token of appreciation to Fran Club members, guests received a unique shopping experience that allowed for a fun and lighthearted way to shop the latest trends with their girlfriends, enjoy cocktails, and take pictures with Marynn Taylor.
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Hunter Biden settles Arkansas child support case
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has settled his child support case in Arkansas, reaching an agreement with the mother of one of his children and resolving a dispute that became a legal headache for him in recent months.
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Smoke pours out of Tiffany & Co. flagship 5th Ave. New York store two months after reopening
A fire near Tiffany & Co.’s newly renovated flagship store in New York City sent smoke pouring out of the building on Thursday.
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Supreme Court revives case brought by postal worker seeking religious accommodations
The Supreme Court revived the case of a former mail carrier, an evangelical Christian, who said the United States Postal Service violated federal law by failing to reasonably accommodate his inability to work on Sundays.
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The White House has been preparing for months for a potential Supreme Court ruling gutting affirmative action, even as President Joe Biden expressed optimism late last year that the court would uphold consideration of race in college admissions.
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Shein sent American influencers to China. Social media users are furious
A group of American fashion influencers and creators has received online backlash after they visited a model factory in China as part of a tour sponsored by Shein, an internet shopping giant, and posted glowing reviews.
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Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100
Beans, beans, the magical … longevity food?
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Virgin Galactic is launching its first commercial space mission. Here’s what to know
Virgin Galactic, the venture founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, is finally prepared to launch its first paying customers to the edge of space — a milestone two decades in the making.
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Overstock.com is changing its name. It’s one you may recognize
Overstock.com, one of the biggest names in e-commerce, is ditching its name for something just as recognizable: Bed Bath & Beyond.
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Flight problems mostly over — except at United
The problems with flight delays and cancellations that have plagued US travelers this week are mostly over — except at struggling United Airlines.
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Delphi, Indiana, murders suspect told wife he killed two teen girls, unsealed documents allege
Richard Allen, the man charged with the 2017 killings of two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, confessed to the crime during a phone call with his wife while in custody, a newly unsealed court document alleges.
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Man faces charges for attacking state representative while she attended prayer service at XL Center
State Representative Maryam Khan and her family were attacked while attending Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Xl Center, according to The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
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When will the heat wave end? Relief arrives for some. For others, the danger has just begun
A deadly heat wave will worsen in parts of the South today, but relief from the most extreme, record-breaking temperatures arrives in Texas and is on the horizon elsewhere.
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Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has mental illness and epilepsy, doctor testifies at death penalty trial
The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter made several suicide attempts as a young man, was involuntarily committed multiple times and has schizophrenia and epilepsy, a neurologist who examined him testified at his death penalty trial Wednesday.
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150 arrested in second night of French protests after 17-year-old shot dead by police
Police stations, town halls and schools were set alight across France on Wednesday, the second night of protests following the fatal police shooting of a teenage boy that was captured on video.
