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MrBeast tested Elon Musk’s theory; took home $250,000

Influencer MrBeast said on Monday that he had made more than $250,000 from one video posted to X, in a sign of just how much major internet personalities stand to make from the social platform’s new ad revenue sharing program.

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Dozens of artists/speakers pull out of SXSW festival; protest military/defense industry sponsorships

Dozens of performers and speakers have canceled appearances at the ongoing South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, in protest of event sponsorship from by the US military and defense companies amid the war between Israel and Hamas.

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Ethiopia opens airline and telecoms to private, international investors

Ethiopia is opening key economic sectors, including the state-owned Ethiopian Airlines and state-run telecoms, to local and international private investors.

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Facebook took down 21 million pieces of adult nudity in three months

Facebook's technology is good at removing nudity and violence, but not at removing hate speech. The social network said it took down 21 million pieces of adult nudity in the first three months of the year, according to its first Community Standards Enforcement Report.

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The director of Will Smith's new movie hopes audiences can get past the infamous Oscars Slap

After the Academy Awards earlier this year, movie watchers and industry insiders alike have wondered what Will Smith's now-infamous, on-air slapping of Chris Rock will mean for the "King Richard" actor's career, as well as his future Oscars chances.

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US job openings fell to fresh 2-year low in November

US job openings fell in November to their lowest level since March 2021, in a sign that America’s resilient job market is continuing to cool.

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Boeing supplier swings profit despite recent problems

Spirit AeroSystems, the troubled Boeing supplier which builds fuselages and other parts for the company, reported its first adjusted quarterly profit since the start of 2022, helped by increased payments from Boeing.

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5 Things for Wednesday March 15: Trump Taxes, Snowstorm Aftermath, Dutch Elections

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Prince Harry and Meghan involved in ‘near catastrophic’ paparazzi car chase in New York

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were involved in a chaotic car chase with paparazzi in New York on Tuesday night that could have resulted in a “catastrophic” outcome, though ultimately no one was injured, their spokesperson has alleged.

Congressman Al Green Joined Lemond Kitchen for Meal Distribution in Ninth Congressional District

On Saturday, November 28, 2020, Congressman Al Green joined Lemond Kitchen at the Power Center, located in the Ninth Congressional District represented by Congressman Green, for a meal distribution event. Lemond Kitchen manages the City of Houston’s Houston Eats Restaurant Support (H.E.R.S.) program, a relief effort to assist local restaurants and provide meals to Houstonians impacted by COVID-19. Eligible individuals received TWO ready-to-eat meals prepared by Lucille’s Restaurant.

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At MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre by Special Arrangement with Eleanor Lloyd Productions, Anthology Theatre, Stanley Buchthal and Denis O’Sullivan

Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) and the Young Vic Theatre, Kwame Kwei-Armah (Artistic Director) and Lucy Davies (Executive Director) are pleased to announce a final extension for the Broadway premiere of The Collaboration, by special arrangement with Eleanor Lloyd Productions, Anthology Theatre, Stanley Buchthal, and Denis O’Sullivan at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The production will now play two additional weeks through Sunday, February 5, after opening to critical acclaim:

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Libraries Offer Introductory, Hands-On Computer & Technology Classes

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Adult Services staff will present a variety of free, introductory computer classes this month. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer and technology programs. The classes will take place in the Computer Labs of the libraries; seating is limited and reservations are required.

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Here's everything Amazon announced at its big product event — including a $999 robot

Amazon is continuing its quest to cover our homes and bodies with Amazon devices.

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SXSW Music Wristbands Go On Sale Tuesday

Austin residents will have a chance to buy wristbands for the South by Southwest Music Festival as they go on sale Tuesday.

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Mississippi Senate runoff: Here's what you need to know

Mississippi voters will decide on Tuesday between Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Mike Espy in the last Senate race to be decided in 2018.

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CNN projects: Republican Debbie Lesko wins in Arizona special election

Republicans won a special congressional election Tuesday in the suburbs west of Phoenix, CNN projects, holding on in a reliably red district where Democrats launched a well-organized but long-shot bid to flip the seat.

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World is woefully short of 2 degree goal for climate change, according to UN report

If there is one consistent message about climate change that has been made abundantly clear in a flurry of recent major assessments on the topic, it is that our planet's climate is already changing, and now is the time to act to avoid devastating impacts.

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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.

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Show Technology Announces Inaugural Brazos Home & Garden Show

Home improvement and outdoor living show to commence January 26-28 at The Fort Bend Epicenter

The first ever Brazos Home & Garden Show launches at The Fort Bend Epicenter from January 26-28, 2024. This annual show provides attendees with everything they need to solve their home and garden projects under one roof. Browse the latest in kitchen, bath and flooring, speak face-to-face with home building professionals, sample the newest home technology, envision the outdoor oasis of your dreams, shop home essentials, save money with show-only discounts, have fun with activities for the whole family, and so much more during this one-weekend event.

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'The Batman' production back in full swing

"The Batman" is back. Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell, Zoë Kravitz were spotted filming the Matt Reeves blockbuster in Liverpool, England.