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5 Things for October 10: California Wildfires, Las Vegas Shooting

Catalonia may declare independence from Spain today. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Simple Seafood Solutions for Lent

With people across the country observing Lent, a religious tradition observed during the 40 days before Easter, it’s time to rethink the standard family meal menu.

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Ahead of World AIDS Day 2017, (RED) Announces Its Total of $500 Million Raised for the Global Fund

Ahead of World AIDS Day 2017, (RED) – the AIDS organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver – announces it has delivered a total of $500 million to the Global Fund, to fund HIV/AIDS programs in sub-Saharan Africa. Since (RED)'s founding in 2006, the money raised through special events and campaigns led by more than 100 private sector partners, supporters and creative collaborators has benefited the lives of 110 million people through treatment, prevention, testing, counseling and care services.

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U.K. May Join U.S. Airline Electronics Ban

Prime Minister Theresa May is privy to the same information and intelligence as U.S. officials, a Downing Street source told CNN. She has discussed security several times with U.S. officials over the past few weeks, the source said.

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'It's an art form': Drag queen who performed at Diversity Breakfast pushes back on anti-drag legislation

Columbia's 2023 Columbia Values Diversity Celebration received pushback from both Columbia Public School parents and state legislators. Now, one of the drag performers at the breakfast is speaking out against legislation aimed to restrict drag shows in the state.

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Tom Brady's Missing Super Bowl LI Jersey Valued At $500,000

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s missing Super Bowl jersey is valued $500,000 and police are investigating its disappearance as a first-degree felony theft, according to a document made public on Tuesday.

What Kind of Principal Turns Around A Failing School? A Visionary Change-Maker/Activist From Houston

Heroes live among us but are so busy “saving the world” that they often exist under the radar and go unrecognized. Luckily for us, legendary educator/activist and author, Dr. Bertie Simmons wrote it all down in a memoir that spans her life before, during and after the turning around of a failing school - and not without controversy.

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Lupita Nyong'o Rocked a Lancôme Red Lip & Silver Eye Look at the Wakanda Forever World Premiere

“While travelling from East Africa to West Africa with Lupita, I was inspired by the beauty of the continent. The Balmain dress Lupita is wearing tonight remind me of goddess statues from North Africa. To reflect that, I wanted the makeup look to be statuesque and drew inspiration from the rich colour palettes from classic African art. I used the warm terracotta tones on the cheeks and lips and created a silver metallic eye look to pay homage to the vibranium featured in the movie.” – Nick Barose, Celebrity Makeup Artist

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Tomar and the FCs announce 'Rise Above' album release show featuring a Stax Records tribute, Feb. 1

Austin-based soul band Tomar and the FCs are thrilled to announce the details of their “Rise Above” official album release show, taking place Saturday, Feb. 1 at Antone’s Nightclub, located at 305 E. Fifth St, Austin, Texas 78701. The release show, presented by KUTX, will open with a tribute to Stax Records featuring performances by Kevin Russell (Shinyribs), The Watters, Sheree Smith, Soul Man Sam and Courtney Santana. Doors are at 9 p.m. The Stax Records Tribute will take place 10 - 11:15 p.m. and Tomar and the FCs will play from 11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance here.

Consulate General of India announces celebrations across Texas for fifth International Day of Yoga

The Consulate General of India, Houston, in collaboration with Friends of Yoga, is organizing several events across Texas to celebrate the fifth International Day of Yoga (IDY). Houston will celebrate IDY on Friday, June 21 on the lush green lawns of Midtown Park (2811 Travis St., Houston, Texas 77006). The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a demonstration of some of the more difficult yoga postures (asanas) and a cultural program. After brief remarks from the Consul General of India Dr. Anupam Ray, the guided group yoga (Asanas or Postures), Relaxation, Pranayama and Meditation will be led by different yoga experts.

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5th Annual Quest for Texas Best Begins!

H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best Issues Statewide Call for Entries

H-E-B continues its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State with the 5th Annual H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best contest.

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Huawei beats Apple in smartphone sales for the first time

Huawei just reached a major milestone, passing Apple to become the world's second largest smartphone seller.

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Local teen first in Wisconsin to earn Women International Master title in chess

A Milwaukee teenager has made a groundbreaking move in the world of chess, setting a new standard for young female players in Wisconsin.

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Galveston College to Host 2024 Women In Industry Conference on April 3

Galveston College and eight other community colleges are teaming up to host the 2024 Women In Industry Conference on April 3rd

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Nora's Home Hosts "Yoga on the Meadow" to Benefit Organ Transplant Patients

Presented by Green Bank Saturday, April 28, 2018 at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa

Nora’s Home, Houston’s haven for organ failure and transplant patients receiving care in the Texas Medical Center, will host “Yoga on the Meadow” on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa.

Congressman Al Green Announces Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site at Christ Temple of Deliverance, August 10-15

On Monday, August 10, 2020, Congressman Al Green – in conjunction with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), State Representative Ron Reynolds (HD-27), Bishop Destry C. Bell, Sr. of Christ Temple of Deliverance – will launch a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Christ Temple of Deliverance. Members of the press are invited for Q&A and to capture b-roll footage on Monday at 11:00 AM.

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Travel Blogger, Cultured Black Pearl, Empowers Women of Color to Travel Abroad — Bridges Diversity Gap in Travel & Tourism Sector

Cultured Black Pearl (CulturedBlackPearl.com) is a travel and lifestyle blog featuring musings from abroad by a woman of color. The digital platform encourages and inspires women, especially those from the African diaspora to travel.

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Dallas Police Turned Down Donation From Group Led By Dallas Mavs CEO Cynthia Marshall

The Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynthia Marshall had planned to bring breakfast to police as a gesture to recognizes the Dallas officers killed in the July 7th ambush as well as two black men killed by police across the nation earlier that same week in 2016.

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Rockets Alperen Sengun Makes Lakers Pay For Playing 'Small Ball'

“First of all, it’s a big honor for me,” Sengun said about playing against James. “It’s a big memory, a big moment. I was excited before the game because I knew I was going to play against him, I knew I was going to match up with him. And all these years, I watched him since I was a kid.”

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He lost two children in the Sri Lanka bombings

Matt Linsey's face is peppered with minute scars from the shrapnel and debris that hit him, as he recalls the split-second decision he and his two children made to run, rather than hide, just after the first of two bombs went off.