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Harris County Election Day Will Proceeds Smoothly Despite Weather Warnings

As Harris County braces for a forecast of severe weather, the Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) is confidently moving forward with the scheduled May 4 Uniform and Special Elections. Despite recent heavy rainfall that has concerned many residents, authorities have …

Washtenaw Community College Enhances HBCU Pathways with New Partnership and Celebrates with Vibrant HBCU Day

In a significant step toward expanding educational opportunities, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has proudly announced its latest partnership with Central State University (CSU), Ohio, as part of its HBCU Pathway program. This partnership was formalized during WCC's second annual HBCU …

Italian beach town plans nude weddings

For people wanting to commune with nature, Sardinia is already one of the best places in Europe to do so.

What went wrong at Red Lobster

In 2003, Red Lobster ran an “Endless Crab” promotion. The all-you-can-eat deal backfired spectacularly.

Cardona condemns ‘abhorrent’ incidents of antisemitism as Biden administration ramps up response to campus protests

The Biden administration is ramping up its direct response to the college protests over the Israel-Hamas war, with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sending a letter Friday to college and university presidents condemning “abhorrent” incidents of antisemitism on campus and highlighting …

Good news: The worst could be over for gas prices this spring

Israel and Iran have been in open conflict. Ukrainian drones have repeatedly attacked Russian oil refineries. And OPEC continues to hold back oil supply.

Evacuations ordered, homes damaged in Texas after storms spawn tornadoes and send rivers surging to Hurricane Harvey levels

Powerful storms unloaded flooding rainfall that swept away vehicles and triggered evacuations, delivered hail the size of softballs and spun up at least one damaging tornado in Texas Thursday.

‘She’s pure evil’: Nurse gets life in prison after admitting she intentionally gave patients excess insulin, prosecutors say

A former nurse who killed at least three patients and tried to kill more than a dozen more at nursing facilities across Pennsylvania has been sentenced to life in prison, the state’s attorney general said.

Fort Bend County Launches 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Campaign with Digital Billboard Countdown

Fort Bend County, in collaboration with Clear Channel Outdoor, is set to launch a dynamic hurricane preparedness campaign featuring a virtual countdown on digital billboards across the area. This innovative approach aims to raise awareness and urge residents to prepare …

Amber Spears Breaks Barriers as the First Black Woman to Earn a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Jackson State University

In a landmark achievement at Jackson State University (JSU), Amber Spears has become the first Black woman to graduate with a Ph.D. in civil engineering, marking a significant milestone in the institution's history and in the field of engineering. Originally …

Good Soil Forum 2024: A Catalyst for Change and Growth in Entrepreneurship

Get ready for a groundbreaking event as T.D. Jakes Enterprises brings the Good Soil Forum to the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas this June 13-15, 2024. Positioned to enhance the dynamic entrepreneurial scene of North Texas, the forum aligns …

Houston Responds: Red Cross Opens Shelters Amidst Rising Floodwaters

As relentless rains batter Southeast Texas, the American Red Cross has mobilized to provide immediate relief, opening multiple shelters across Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, and Montgomery Counties. This crucial intervention comes as communities face significant flooding, with rivers surging beyond …

Democrats reintroduce federal CROWN Act legislation to ban hair discrimination

Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced legislation that would ban discrimination based on a person’s hairstyle or hair texture, marking the latest attempt in Congress to pass a federal CROWN Act.

Colorado nonprofit giving out $10,000 grants to help women buy their first home

Making ends meet in this economy can be tough, and buying a home, for many, is only a dream, but one nonprofit is empowering women in lower income brackets across the Denver metro area to make their dreams a reality.

4 Americans charged with ammunition offenses in Turks and Caicos, accused of bringing live ammo to the islands

Four Americans are charged with possession of ammunition offenses in the tropical Atlantic getaway of Turks and Caicos, according to a post from the Turks and Caicos Islands Government.

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