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Drug overdose deaths in the US tick up again to another record high, according to CDC data

The unprecedented rise in drug overdose deaths in the United States continues, reaching another record high, according to new provisional data published Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The Brimstone Museum Exhibits “The Art & History of the Bible”

Private Collector Presents historic and artistic look at the Bible, its contents, translations and more.

The Brimstone Museum and Sulphur Parks and Recreation announce the start of the next exhibit, for public display, at the Henning Cultural Center in Sulphur, Louisiana. “The Art and History of the Bible,” to be a two-floor gallery exhibit at the historic Henning house, 923 S. Ruth St., Sulphur. Admission is always free. This exhibit featured a gallery talk with the collector, Mr. Castleberry, on Saturday, May 7th.

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Mortgage rates rise to 5.5% as volatility continues

Mortgage rates are on the rise again after a dramatic drop last week.

Oldways' African Heritage Curriculum Brings Heritage, Diversity to SNAP-Ed

The nonprofit Oldways is pleased to announce that its 6-week healthy cooking curriculum, A Taste of African Heritage, was just admitted in the SNAP-Ed Toolkit as an evidence-based intervention.

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Rolling Loud Miami to be headlined by Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar

Rolling Out Miami 2022 has recruited some heavy hitters to headline. Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar and Future are this year's headliners for the annual hip-hop festival.

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Free Cone Day at DQ Restaurants in Texas On March 21

It’s back! Free Cone Day* will return on Monday, March 21 at participating DQ restaurants in Texas celebrating the arrival of spring. Each fan will receive a free small cone with a limit of one per fan while supplies last.

High School holds homecoming, without shoes

A Las Vegas high school made sure to hold its homecoming dance that had been cancelled during the pandemic, but with some unique modifications.

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Older adults to party at “Senior Prom” hosted by Houston Health Department’s Congregate Meal Program

More than 150 Houston area seniors will dust off their dancing shoes and dress in their dazzle for a day of music, dancing, mingling and fun at the “Golden Time of Day Senior Prom,” hosted by the Houston Health Department’s Congregate Meal Program.

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UHD Hosts Northside Festival This Saturday

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is hosting the second annual Northside Festival, produced by the Greater Northside Management District, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. To be held in the Naylor Parking Lot of UHD’s College of Sciences and Technology Building, the free festival includes the Northside Art Market curated by Shop Local Market, a salsa tasting contest, performances organized by the Texas Salsa Congress, and live music.

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HFT to Hold 40,000-Book Giveaway Event on Saturday

Children, families and educators can pick up free books at a 40,000-book giveaway event on Saturday that the Houston Federation of Teachers is sponsoring.

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Texas Ranks #30 for The Highest Percentage of Women in Construction

Construction has historically been a male-dominated industry. However, the female presence in this area has been continuously growing. With Women’s History Month approaching, I wanted to share with you a new study by Today’s Homeowner that looks at women in the construction industry, including employment representation, pay, and geographic differences.

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Tom Hanks and Johnathon Schaech have a ‘That Thing You Do’ reunion

Tom Hanks and Johnathon Schaech are still going strong as friends nearly 30 years after they both starred in “That Thing You Do.”

Tractor trailer hauling 40,000 pounds bananas rolls over, closes I-95 ramp, Stonington, Conn.

A crash that involved a tractor trailer closed an off ramp for Interstate 95 north in Stonington on Tuesday morning.

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Black and Hispanic people are more likely to get monkeypox but less likely to be vaccinated

The organizers of Atlanta Black Pride, an LGBTQ celebration held each Labor Day weekend, have big plans. There will be parties and performances, workshops and financial literacy classes, brunches and a boat ride. This year also brings an event that no one ever expected would be necessary: a vaccination clinic.

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'Game of Thrones' Soars In Breathtaking Finale

The following contains major spoilers about the "Game of Thrones" season finale. If "Game of Thrones" has been a controlled burn for much of its run, the current season has been a raging fire, exhausting story at a breakneck pace. After a season punctuated by massive battles, the finale wisely capped the penultimate season by steadfastly focusing on the show's characters and dense mythology.

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An Absolutely Damning Paragraph About Donald Trump Jr.'s Russia Meeting

This paragraph, from The New York Times' latest scoop on a meeting between Donald Trump Jr. and a Russian lawyer, is completely and totally damning:

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What's the Best Time of Day to Exercise?

Some fitness gurus recommend working out first thing in the morning because that's when you're least likely to have scheduling conflicts and therefore more likely to exercise regularly. Plus, early exercisers often say that a morning routine leaves them feeling more energized and productive during the day.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Appears in Spanish Court Over Alleged €14.7M Tax Evasion

Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has said he has "never hidden anything" and denied allegations of tax evasion during an appearance at a Spanish court on Monday.

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Lee Garrett was Put in the Hot Seat on 'Bachelorette: The Men Tell All' Reunion

One contestant found himself on the hot seat on Monday night during "The Bachelorette 2017: The Men Tell All."

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Trump, Blumenthal Exchange Jabs On Twitter

Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal called President Donald Trump out on Twitter for "bullying" after a Twitter attack from the President accused the senator of lying and being a "phony Vietnam con artist."