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Houston Symphony extends performance cancellations

The Houston Symphony announced that it is extending its concert cancellations, canceling all previously scheduled concerts and community activities through the months of May and June 2020 in order to protect the health of audiences, musicians, and staff.

ACLU Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Minneapolis Police for Attacking Journalists at Protests

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota overnight filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of journalists who were targeted and attacked by Minneapolis and Minnesota police while covering protests over the killing of George Floyd. The lawsuit was filed against the city of Minneapolis, the Minnesota State Patrol, and the Minneapolis police.

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“Gigged: The End of the Job and The Future of Work” by Sarah Kessler

Your allowance was never enough, as a kid. Oh, sure, it bought you what you needed but what you wanted, well, you had to figure that out yourself. A dime here, a dollar there, little chores-for-pay, tasks for Grandma and you made it work. And as you’ll see in the new book, “Gigged” by Sarah Kessler, some things never change.

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Conscious Hip-Hop Artist, YL Ques, Releases New Album “Born to Win” to Inspire Black Youth

His new album “Born to Win” is available on all digital music platforms.

YL Ques (aka Young & Livin), whose real name is Jaques Gholston, was born in Auburn, Alabama, but now resides in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a conscious hip-hop artist who is no stranger to the struggles of every day life being a young Black male deep rooted in the historical south. His album, “Born to Win,” promotes conscious and mental awareness in the Black community and is currently available for download and streaming on iTunes, TIDAL, Spotify, Google Play, Pandora, Amazon, and all the other major digital music platforms.

Twitch officially bans blackface, swastikas and the Confederate flag in new, targeted guidelines

In one of the most targeted and far-reaching social media guidelines issued by a major tech company, Twitch said it is beefing up its policy against hateful images on its platform and adding a ban on the Confederate flag. The new rules will take effect January 22.

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Twitter will no longer amplify or recommend Russian government accounts

Twitter said Tuesday it will no longer amplify or recommend Russian government accounts on its platform, bringing its stance on Kremlin-linked accounts closer in line with its approach to Russian state media.

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Women's History Month Highlight: Meet Telicia Fogle-Simon, Founder of Choice Nation Academy

Meet Telicia Fogle-Simon, a dedicated mother, educator and founder of Choice Nation Academy, a growing education center.

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Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger launch brain health brand

Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger are on a mission to educate you on your brain health.

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Josh Duggar's siblings speak out about his conviction

Some of Josh Duggar's sisters are speaking out in the wake of his recent conviction.

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Elon Musk's Neuralink startup implants chip in its first human brain

Elon Musk’s controversial startup Neuralink has implanted a chip in a human brain for the first time, the billionaire said in a post on his X platform late Monday.

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Google launches watermarks for AI-generated images

In an effort to help prevent the spread of misinformation, Google on Tuesday unveiled an invisible, permanent watermark on images that will identify them as computer-generated.

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Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Have Racked Up Billions in Damages. Who Pays?

Who will pick up the tab in Florida, Georgia and Texas? That's the big question, now that flood waters from Hurricanes Irma and Harvey have receded. Left behind is damage that Moody's Analytics expects will exceed $150 billion, on par with the cost of Hurricane Katrina.

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How surrenders work at the troubled Fulton County jail – and why Trump’s will be different

If former President Donald Trump were facing the booking process that newly charged criminal defendants in Fulton County typically experience, he might find himself lingering for hours at the Rice Street jail waiting for his fingerprints and mug shot to be taken.

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Shooter in deadly Illinois rampage was not supposed to own a gun, police say

Gary Martin took a gun into work Friday, a pistol he didn't legally own.

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Michelle Obama makes a moral case against Donald Trump

Former first lady Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention was not just a powerful condemnation of President Donald Trump's record and handling of the pandemic, it was an appeal aimed at the heart and conscience of every American who has watched the chaos of the last four years and yearned to make things right.

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5 things to know for February 22: Jussie Smollett, NC election, Vatican, Venezuela

Looking for a new way to beat the traffic? If you live in Mumbai, you can use Uber to summon ... a speedboat. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Super Bowl LII: Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots

Two teams. One game. It all comes down to this. On Sunday, February 4, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots will meet in Super Bowl LII (6:30 PM ET, NBC) at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota.

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'The Crown' season 4 returns on November 15

November is about to get real political -- and not just because of the American presidential election.

Kronos: Conn. shift work approaches pre-pandemic level

The number of total employee shifts worked in Connecticut in the first week of September was nearly back to pre-pandemic levels.

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'The Voice' crowns winner

t's already been a week for competition reality show finales, and on Tuesday, "The Voice" made some history.