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International tourism to the US slumps, impacting Houston's tourist economy
International tourism to the US slumps, impacting Houston’s tourist economy
Donald Trump and Elon Musk in March..
‘Such ingratitude’: Trump and Musk alliance devolves into bitter feud
We’re close to translating animal languages – what happens then?
We’re close to translating animal languages – what happens then?
FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Dec. 3, 2024.
Student loans have been confusing lately. Here’s a guide to know where you stand
Harvard University merchandise for sale in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on 28 May.
White House targets Harvard again with social media screening of all foreign visitors to school
FlipLok founder Anna Reger credits HCC for providing the motivation she needed
FlipLok founder Anna Reger credits HCC for providing the motivation she needed
HCC esthetics instruction Dr. Alissa de Jongh, left, looks on as a student works on a client.
HCC professor of facial esthetics to present at leading international conference
HCC Student ‘Pitchfest’ showcases innovation alongside expert IP protection strategies
HCC Student ‘Pitchfest’ showcases innovation alongside expert IP protection strategies
HCC launches new nursing program to offer LVNs pathway to earn degrees
HCC launches new nursing program to offer LVNs pathway to earn degrees
Houston Community College - Missouri City Campus.
HCC to host Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Workforce Symposium and Job Fair to empower students, jobseekers
At French Open, Coco Gauff’s serve is not at its best but she gets the breaks for a win
At French Open, Coco Gauff’s serve is not at its best but she gets the breaks for a win
Caitlin Clark could miss four games with the injury.
Caitlin Clark out for at least two weeks for Indiana Fever with quad strain
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged a league-high 32.7 points per game on 51.9% shooting, adding 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks.
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA MVP
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, left, celebrates along with forward Pascal Siakam after scoring during the second half in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Cleveland.
Inside the NBA playoff numbers: Some rare matchups await, and some milestones loom
Norwegian Magnus Carlsen, left, of SG Alpine Warriors plays against Poland's Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Chingari Gulf Titans during Global Chess League in Dubai United Arab Emirates, on July 1, 2023.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into a draw in a showdown against ‘the world’
Mr. Beast at the Kids' Choice Awards in 2023.
MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six-figure donors
‘It will sell squillions’ … a gamer plays Mario Kart World on the new Nintendo Switch in Paris ahead of the console’s launch.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is the upgrade of my dreams – but it’s not as ‘new’ as some might hope
Queues like this one in New York for Halo 2’s release in 2004 were once common
‘You were among your people’: Nintendo Switch 2 launch revives the midnight release
Ariana Grande in 2024.
‘We will not stay silent’: Ariana Grande and Pedro Pascal among supporters of LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline
Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour June 21, 2024, in London.
Taylor Swift has regained control of her music, buys back first 6 albums
Harvard University merchandise for sale in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on 28 May.
White House targets Harvard again with social media screening of all foreign visitors to school
This image released by Sony Pictures shows, from left, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang and Jackie Chan in a scene from "Karate Kid: Legends."
Movie Review: Mr. Miyagi’s absence is felt in ‘Karate Kid: Legends’
A moment 3 decades in the making
The ingenuity of "Club Kindness"
The ingenuity of “Club Kindness”
The Time Has Come: Why America Needs a Federalist Party Revival
The Time Has Come: Why America Needs a Federalist Party Revival
The student news site of Houston Community College

The Egalitarian
The student news site of Houston Community College

The Egalitarian
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Hisham Mohamed, Student Writer
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