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White House says no change to official TikTok policy

The White House on Monday said there are no changes regarding the administration’s long-standing security concerns over TikTok after the President Joe Biden

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USDA commission releases final recommendations to remedy discrimination/inequity across agency

The US Department of Agriculture’s Equity Commission presented nearly 70 recommendations Thursday that the agency hopes will “further advance equity at USDA” and help resolve longstanding discriminatory practices, according to a copy of the report obtained by CNN.

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Mary J. Blige to Receive Entertainment Icon Honor at 2024 "Urban One Honors"

Event Films on Saturday, January 20, at The Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA

Today, Urban One announced that GRAMMY™ and EMMY Award-winning singer, OSCAR®-nominated actress and legendary Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, will be recognized as the prestigious Entertainment Icon Honoree at “URBAN ONE HONORS.” The two-hour “URBAN ONE HONORS: Best in Black” event premieres during Black History Month on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 8p/7c, on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV.

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Jurassic World: The Exhibition Roars into Houston, Texas, opening March 8, 2024 for a Limited Engagement at Katy Mills

Pre-Sale Ticket Waitlist Now Open at Jurassicworldexhibition.com

The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition set to open in Houston on March 8, 2024, has now become one of the fastest selling exhibitions in history since its launch, and has welcomed over 8 million visitors. After touring cities around the world including London, San Diego, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia, Paris, Madrid, Seoul, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Toronto, Atlanta, Sydney, Cologne and Berlin, this global sensation makes its return to Texas.

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In the Gap Between January 6 and MLK Day, Once Forbidden History Offers Hope

Even Ron DeSantis had to admit, when pressed at a CNN townhall, January 6 was a bad day for America.

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Winter Preparedness for People with Disabilities and Older Adults

Winter storms can often lead to: carbon monoxide poisoning related to power outages; hypothermia and frostbite; and mental health impacts.

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Ross Dress for Less® Empowers Houston Youth: Join the Cause Today!

Helping Local Kids Thrive in Houston: Ross Dress for Less® Teams Up with Boys & Girls Clubs for the 10th Annual Fundraiser

In a world where opportunities for our youth are crucial, Ross Stores, Inc. is once again stepping up to the plate, joining hands with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for their 10th annual in-store fundraiser, aimed at supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston. From now until March 3rd, Houstonians can be a part of this noble cause by simply making a monetary contribution during checkout at their local Ross Dress for Less (“Ross”) store.

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Interview: The All Access Art Show team Creates an Artistic Movement

The All Access Art Show: Winter Edition is giving Houston a heavy artistic dose of culture and grooves right before the turn of a new year.

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Golf community rallies to help teenage Ukrainian golfer Mykhailo Golod escape to US

It was a bittersweet moment when Mykhailo 'Misha' Golod stepped off the plane at Orlando International Airport on Friday, March 11.

The housing market was on a wild ride this year. Here's what to expect in 2022

The US housing market has had a white hot year. Home sales are on track to reach the highest level in 15 years, with an estimated 6 million homes sold in 2021.

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Fewer than expected migrants arrived at the border after Title 42 expired, but officials remain on high alert

Despite warnings about a potential surge in migrants that sent thousands of federal personnel to the southern US border, officials said the days after the expiration of a Covid-related border restriction policy known as Title 42 saw fewer migrants arriving at the border than initially expected.

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Antidepressants and pregnancy may be a more nuanced conversation than you think

For people who have managed anxiety or depression with antidepressants, pregnancy can seem like a terrifying choice between mental health and the well-being of a future child.

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Tax season has started: 8 things to do before you file

Tax filing season has begun. The Internal Revenue Service is now accepting and processing 2023 federal income tax returns.

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Could Donald Trump serve as president if convicted?

Donald Trump for the second time this month has been indicted on charges related to 2020 election subversion, this time in the state of Georgia – a stunning fourth time this year that the former president has faced criminal charges.

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Stormy Daniels says she was scared for her life after hush money deal with Trump went public

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels says she was afraid for her life after her secret hush money deal with Donald Trump exploded onto the public stage in 2018 while he was president.

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Celebrities Give Back to Houston Small Businesses in Harvey Relief Effort

$10,000 Awarded to Small Business Owners Affected By Hurricane Harvey

In response to the Hurricane Harvey tragedy, the Texas Black Expo, a nonprofit organization, has partnered with Emmy Award-winning producer, entrepreneur and Houston native Rushion McDonald (“Steve Harvey,” “Family Feud,” “The Jamie Foxx Show”) to raise emergency micro-funding for small businesses affected by the storm.

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Allstate and the Tom Joyner Foundation Support Black Colleges with Quotes for Education Program

Annual Quotes for Education Program Raises Scholarship Funds for Current and Future HBCU Students

Allstate Insurance Company and the Tom Joyner Foundation are kicking off its ninth year of supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their students through the annual Quotes for Education (QFE) program. Allstate will donate up to $100,000 in scholarship funds to the Tom Joyner Foundation to assist students attending HBCUs.

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Applications Now Open for Disney Dreamers Academy Class of 2018 at Walt Disney World Resort

One hundred high school students to be selected for exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime program taking place in March 2018

High school students nationwide can now apply at DisneyDreamersAcademy.com to be among 100 selected to participate in the 2018 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE, the innovative, outside-the-classroom, mentoring program that takes place in March at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

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New Athletic Club and Spa Gives Cypress Residents Luxury Fitness Experience

Cypress area residents will have a new reason to get fit with the opening of VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa. Having its grand opening this past Tuesday, July 25, the luxury family friend gym is the fifth location for the franchise and only the second in Texas. A sixth location is planned for Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Astros Acquire LHP Liriano From Toronto

In exchange for outfielders Aoki, Hernandez

The Astros have acquired left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for outfielders Norichika Aoki and Teoscar Hernandez, General Manager Jeff Luhnow announced today. Liriano is scheduled to join the Astros in Houston on Tuesday.