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Canadian village 'devastated' by wildfires a day after temperatures topped 121 degrees
The Canadian village that set an all-time national heat record this week has been "devastated" by a fast-moving wildfire that engulfed the small town "within minutes" following an intense heat wave, officials said Thursday.
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Minnesota Governor Due to Appear Tuesday After Collapse During Speech
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is still due to deliver his budget proposal Tuesday morning, less than a day after he collapsed during a major annual address.
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5 Things Your Yard Does for You (even when you are away)
You might be taking a summer vacation this year, but did you know your living landscape (grass, trees, shrubs, and flowering plants) never takes a break? Even when we’re sleeping or spending time away from home, our family yards are working hard for us, providing important environmental and health benefits. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) uncovers the top five benefits our living landscapes deliver, without us even realizing it.
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Kutcher Passionately Testifies On His Anti-Sex Trafficking Efforts
The actor testified Wednesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in a hearing on progress in combating modern slavery. Kutcher spoke on behalf of Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children, an organization he co-founded with then-wife Demi Moore in 2009 that builds software to fight human trafficking.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Addresses COVID-19 Response and Resiliency in 2020 State of the City
“The City’s foundation is strong; the City itself is resilient; and the City’s future is bright.”
Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his fifth State of the City address, his first on virtual platform, on Oct. 22, hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership.
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Mexico Grand Hotels Offers a Gateway to Cabo’s Most Thrilling Adventures
The award-winning, Los Cabos based hotel group, Mexico Grand Hotels boasts a wide range of recreational activities varying from golf and fishing to adventure tours and wildlife encounters. On property, or out on the water, Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa and Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences provide the ultimate gateway for adventure seekers looking to explore Los Cabos beyond its nightlife and enjoy an active vacation.
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Was Luke Perry too young for a stroke? No, they can happen at any age
The death of Luke Perry, after the actor suffered what his publicist said was a massive stroke, is evidence that the disease can affect people of any age, the American Heart Association said.
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Despite 'inappropriate behavior,' UEFA clears officials of alleged racist abuse during Champions League game
UEFA announced on Monday that Romanian fourth official Sebastian Colţescu and assistant referee Octavian Sovre have been cleared of racism and other discriminatory conduct during December's Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir in Paris.
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Panthers Dominate Pine-Bluff Early To Stay Undefeated In Conference Play
Prairie View A&M ran away from the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff on Thursday night as they rushed for 289 yards in a 27-17 win at Panther Stadium. The Panthers improved to 4-1 on the season, but more importantly, they pushed their conference record to 3-0 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Western division.
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No One Has Done More For Dark Skin Than Activist Rashida Strober — 5 Books and an Upcoming One-Woman Play in Harlem on November 4th
Nationwide — Get to know Rashida Strober, the world’s first dark skin activist and the inventor of dark skin activism. No one else has done what she has done. Millions came to know who she was through her commentary on the rapper, Kendrick Lamar, back in 2015 which took the world by storm via the power of social media and forced the conversation on dark skin.
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National Facial Hotspot, Heyday, to Open in Houston
We're thrilled to announce that Heyday, the renowned national skincare services brand, is bringing their personalized 50-minute facials to Houston. On Thursday, July 13, also known as 713 Day—a day dedicated to celebrating all things Houston—Heyday will open their first location in the city, situated in River Oaks at 2024 W Gray St.
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Lighting up online — Akron business owner uses TikTok to grow candle business
An Akron small business owner is running her company and raising her daughter, as a stay at home mom, insider her Akron home.
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Additional measles case reported at Florida elementary school; lawmaker urges public health emergency
Seven measles cases have now been linked to an outbreak at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, Florida, the Broward County schools superintendent said Tuesday. The Florida Department of Health is reporting 10 cases statewide.
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Houston Mayoral Race Appears Headed for a Runoff
Whitmire, Jackson Lee in a Dead Heat for Mayor, Yet Whitmire Leads in Runoff
Less than two weeks before the start of early voting, the top two candidates vying to become Houston’s next mayor are locked in a virtual tie, with John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee each drawing support from about one-third of likely voters.
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American Airlines to Launch Free Meals On Coast-to-Coast Flights
American Airlines is dishing out more free perks. The company said Tuesday that it will offer free in-flight meals to all fliers on trips between Los Angeles and New York and San Francisco and New York beginning May 1.
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Celebrated Black Owned Business Fights COVID with Creativity
Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering is an Omaha visitor favorite with celebrity status, featured on the Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and the Sundance Channel for its home-cooked soul food. Then the pandemic hit. In mid-March, Big Mama’s had to lay off all of its employees. Restaurant owner Gladys Harrison and her daughter took on all the responsibilities for an additional three weeks just so they would be able to cover the last paychecks for their workers, and then they closed the doors.