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Jeff Bezos’ foundation gifts Space Center Houston with $1 million grant


July 18, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas — Billionaires such as Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos may be blasting off into the beyond, but for now, space travel is still primarily relegated to the expert astronauts who train here in Houston. Now, a new $1 million grant to our beloved hub of all things cosmic may just inspire local kids to rocket towards a career …

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Where to get Pfizer COVID vaccine this weekend


July 18, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Are you looking to get vaccinated? Memorial Hermann will be hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics at two Houston-area schools on Friday and Saturday for those interested in getting their first or second Pfizer dose. The clinics are part of a partnership with Alief and Aldine independent school districts. They will be held from 8 a.m. to …

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A few downpours for Houston Sunday, but it’s not a washout


July 18, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Mostly dry and hot! That’s what we saw on Saturday, and Sunday won’t be much different. A few showers may move into our coastal areas Sunday morning but coverage will be limited. A few more storms could pop in the afternoon to early evening farther inland. A few of the stronger downpours could produce a quick …

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Verstappen dominates first practice ahead of British GP


July 17, 2021

SILVERSTONE: Red Bull’s Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen was fastest by a hefty margin in practice for a new-look British Grand Prix on Friday with home hero Lewis Hamilton only third on the timesheets. On a sunny afternoon, with fans filling the grandstands on a day of action as Formula One experimented with a fresh format, the 23-year-old Dutchman …

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First batch of Pakistan’s Olympic squad leaves for Tokyo


July 17, 2021

LAHORE: While the dope test of eight Pakistan athletes participating in the forthcoming Olympics came negative, the first batch of the country’s Tokyo-bound contingent left for Japan on Thursday night. According to a press release issued on Friday by the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), which also handed cheques of Rs100,000 to each athlete of the Pakistan contingent says that the …

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Pakistan hit back after ODI humiliation to win first T20


July 17, 2021

NOTTINGHAM: A lightning-fast opening stand of 150 in 15 overs between captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan set up Pakistan’s 31-run win over England in the first Twenty20 International at Trent Bridge on Friday. Babar hit 85 from 49 balls and Rizwan 63 from 41 in a Pakistan record total of 232-6. England, in reply, lost four wickets in the …

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Twitter celebrates Pakistan’s T20I win over England with lots of memes


July 17, 2021

When it comes to the Pakistan cricket team, the only world to describe them is unpredictable. After an ODI series loss to England, the men in green bounced back with a 31-run win in the first Twenty20 International at Trent Bridge on Friday. Not only did the team win, it also made the highest ever total the country has made in a T20I.   …

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Trio shine as Pakistan Women win fourth ODI


July 17, 2021

NORTH SOUND (Antigua): Riding on excellent contributions from Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana and Nashra Sandhu, Pakistan Women clinched a four-wicket win over West Indies Women in the fourth One-day International at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. Fatima, the 19-year-old pace bowler, wrecked West Indies’ hopes with career-best return of 4-30 as the hosts were restricted to …

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Majestic Morikawa makes charge into British Open lead


July 17, 2021

SANDWICH: Collin Morikawa showed no sign of inexperience when surging into the lead on his British Open debut at nine under par after a second round score of 64 on Friday. The American is making his first appearance at the Open Championship and played for the first time on British soil last week at the Scottish Open where he finished …

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