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Veterans coping with PTSD suffer through trauma from July 4th fireworks

While thousands gather to enjoy fireworks to celebrate the birth of a nation, thousands of veterans who suffer with post traumatic stress disorder will stay indoors to avoid the fireworks.

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Ryan Reynolds responds to Betty White saying he can't get over her

Betty White said Ryan Reynolds just couldn't quit her. The two starred in the 2009 movie "The Proposal," and ever since Reynolds had been publicly calling White his "ex-girlfriend."

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Eye drop manufacturer issues recall amid CDC investigation of infections, death

Global Pharma Healthcare is issuing a recall of its Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops that were distributed by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma due to possible contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.

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Meta’s Threads app rolls out first big batch of updates

Meta’s Twitter rival app Threads on Tuesday rolled out its first major batch of updates since its launch two weeks ago as it works to maintain momentum.

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Mother charged in death of missing Schenectady baby, officials say

The mother of an 11-month-old infant who was found dead on Sunday following an Amber Alert has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder.

All ages readers get lost in 'Rabbit Hole' Children's Literature Museum

A new museum is making reading fun for people of all ages. The Rabbit Hole’s new Children’s Literature Museum opened its doors to the public in North Kansas City on Tuesday.

New Data Show Housing Affordable for Low-Wage Workers Is Located Far From Job Centers in U.S. 15 Largest Metro Areas

A new report from the Center for American Progress with data analysis of the top 15 U.S. metropolitan areas that have seen above-average job growth between the Great Recession up until the start of the coronavirus pandemic finds a spatial mismatch between affordable housing and low-wage jobs in all of those areas.

NexusLA Announces High-stakes Pitch Competition as Part of BREW 2019

As part of BREW 2019, NexusLA will be hosting a high-stakes pitch competition that will culminate in a final live pitch event on Friday, November 15, where an investment prize of $100,000 will be awarded to the winner

Fort Bend County Recognizes Contributions of Hispanic Americans with Inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Visual Art Exhibit on Display at Historic Courthouse Until October 15

On Thursday, September 30, Fort Bend County Judge KP George will celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Americans at the County’s inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The program will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse, 401 Jackson St., Richmond, TX 77469.

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On the Front Lines of Russia's 'staggering' HIV Epidemic

Anna Alimova works on the front lines of Russia's growing HIV epidemic. On a Friday night, the mother of two with a shock of bright pink hair stands outside a 24-hour pharmacy in a leafy Moscow neighborhood. She cheerfully offers plastic bags full of clean syringes to Russians dashing into and out of the store.

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Bernie Sanders confronts Walmart leaders at annual shareholders meeting

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders came face-to-face with Walmart's corporate leadership during the retail giant's annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday in Arkansas, where he introduced an employee proposal to put workers on the company's board and asked for a raise to its minimum wage.

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Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $35,000 to Digitally Innovative Arts and Cultural Works

The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced it is awarding $35,000 in grants to 14 individuals and nonprofit organizations that have reimagined their work in the digital realm. The work includes streaming services, virtual reality, and digital curation to deliver manifested live concerts, theatre performances, and literary concepts in online-only platforms.

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In a Nutshell, Human Error (and peanut butter) Caused Alabama Jailbreak

Authorities in Alabama have finally put the lid on an unusual jailbreak. A dozen inmates at the Walker County Jail in Jasper made a run for it on Sunday night. Most were quickly caught.

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Council Connection for Monday, June 3

At their Monday, June 3 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers proclaimed the week of June 16-22 as Juneteenth Week; approved an ordinance establishing temporary maximum speed limits and designating locations, dates and times for school zones located within the City for summer school; and passed a resolution designating authorized signatories for contractual documents and documents for requesting funds pertaining to the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program. Here is a rundown of all Council actions at the meeting:

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Elvis

Baz Luhrmann photobombs this Elvis portrait with over-extravagant filmmaking that dwarfs the iconic rock and roller. And that ain’t easy.

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Walt Disney Studios Thrills 2023 Cinemacon Attendees at Annual Convention in Las Vegas

Presentation Included Highlights from Upcoming Theatrical Slate Featuring Titles from Disney Live Action, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and 20th Century Studios

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UGA star Jalen Carter responds after police say he was racing another car that crashed. The other driver and a teammate were killed

University of Georgia star defensive lineman Jalen Carter -- projected as a top pick in the NFL draft next month -- faces charges of reckless driving and racing in connection with a crash that killed teammate Devin Willock and team employee Chandler LeCroy, Athens-Clarke County police said.

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The gleaming city that emerged from turmoil in the heart of Africa

Kigali's streets thrum with traffic, motorbikes darting around buses, its roadside markets a hive of activity. Standing on the roadside, it's much like any other major city in the heart of Africa. But this is a city that stands apart from other metropolises on the continent.

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Supreme Court to Hear Case of Sergio Hernandez

The Supreme Court will hear the case involving the shooting death of 15-year old Sergio Hernandez by U.S. border patrol agent Jesus Mesa in 2010. Hernandez was on the Mexican side of the border when he was killed. The Hernandez family sued Mesa for damages and the Supreme Court will decide if foreigners can sue for damages under the U.S. Constitution.

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Governor Abbott Announces Star Of Texas Nominations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations are currently being accepted for the 2017 Star of Texas Award. The Star of Texas awards honor peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. Nominations for this year's awards must be submitted to the Governor's Office by June 15, 2017.