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Month: July 2024

Team USA Olympic athletes are able to mimic home at their own training facility in France

AP Sports Writer EAUBONNE, France (AP) — United States discus thrower Valarie Allman practiced her form on a quiet field. Weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen took instruction from her coach inside a training room with other American weightlifters. Breaker Jeffrey Louis, who goes by B-boy name Bboy Jeffro, moved his head and shoulders to a hip-hop beat

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Justice Department sues Norfolk Southern, accusing rail company of creating delays for Amtrak passengers

By Hannah Rabinowitz and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department said Tuesday it filed a civil lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, alleging the company knowingly created large delays for Amtrak passengers traveling between New York and New Orleans. Though federal law requires Norfolk Southern freight trains to allow Amtrak passenger trains to proceed first, the Justice Department alleges

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Investigation finds at least 973 Native American children died in US government boarding schools

Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — At least 973 Native American children died in the U.S. government’s abusive boarding school system, according to the results of an investigation released Tuesday by Interior Department officials who called on the government to apologize for the schools. The investigation commissioned by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland found marked and

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Fort Bend County Libraries Offer Free ‘Big Interview’ Training for Job Seekers

By Lisa Valadez Click here for updates on this story     July 29, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Fort Bend County Libraries now offers “Big Interview,” an interactive online resource designed to help job seekers improve their interview skills and boost confidence. This tool is ideal for recent graduates, military service members transitioning to civilian life,

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Local governments highlight ongoing efforts to clear homeless encampments after Newsom order

California’s worsening homeless crisis has led local city governments throughout the Coachella Valley, along with Riverside County, to work on multi-pronged solutions over the years to address the problem. A point-in-time county taken in December 2023 estimated that more than 180,000 people were experiencing homelessness in California —up 6% from 2022. Last week, Governor Gavin

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A Proud Houstonian Sailor on Duty: Airman Jose Garza’s Expertise Shines on USS Nimitz

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story     July 29, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston’s very own Aviation Electrician’s Mate Airman Jose Garza exemplifies dedication and technical prowess aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). As of July 23, 2024, Airman Garza has been actively engaged in reassembling a general converter

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