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What's next for student-athletes in a world where “jock ocracy” reigns supreme? Many college football and basketball players are making millions of dollars through their name, image, and recognition starting in 2021. Remember, they also get countless freebies that regular students don't get, including free scholarships, medical care, scientific nutrition, and top-notch medical care. Training and overall health care. “The simple truth is that they now benefit from an array of scholarships and other mechanisms that schools offer to enhance their educational experience,” NCAA President Charlie Baker said Thursday at the House of Representatives Subdivision in Washington, D.C. I spoke…
This week's top art news articles From ticket sales during a cost-of-living crisis to funding struggles and new theater initiatives, we'll round up the week's most-read stories every Friday. Why did this multi-arts organization lose its federal arts grant? Brisbane staple Metro Arts has failed to secure funding from Creative Australia for four years, impacting the lives of many artists. Which festivals are breaking records despite the cost of living crisis? The rising cost of living means many people are still feeling the financial pinch. But certain festivals are experiencing record growth. How do they achieve this? Reflections on government…
comment on this storycommentAdd to saved storieskeepYou're reading the weekly Well+Being newsletter. Please register here Delivered to your inbox every Thursday.Happy Thursday. This week, we're sharing our weekly “fun” snacks, inspired by fitness and foods that keep you full as you age. But before that…This week's must-read:Lessons about healthy aging from a 93-year-old rowerI've read a lot of articles about fitness over the years, but this week I was really inspired by Richard Morgan, a 93-year-old rower with a fitness level less than half his age. As Your Move columnist Gretchen Reynolds explained, Morgan is the subject of a new…
Political fundraisers typically collect a flat fee for New York City mayoral elections. John Caney of the government reform group Reinvent Albany said following the type of deal Mr. Suggs negotiated himself risks paying more than the current rate. “It's unusual. If you're giving consultants that much money, all that money isn't going to the actual mayoral campaign,” Caney said, referring to phone banking and door-knocking. “You can't see [Suggs’ arrangement] that's all. They don't fit into New York City culture or state fundraising. ” The revelation of the bizarre arrangement adds another layer of intrigue to Adams' political life.…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City animal shelter is warning its walls are overrun with four-legged animals as the cold weather continues. Kansas City Pet Project announced Wednesday that staff had adopted out 40 dogs. The shelter is currently full. They said if some dogs cannot find new homes, KC Pet Project may be forced to euthanize them. Westwood leaders reject petition opposing plan to turn park into offices Fugate said the shelter is in crisis due to the drop in adoptions due to colder temperatures, as well as the high number of calls and pets being received. “We…
With the Federal Reserve looking likely to keep interest rates high for an extended period of time, companies may feel additional pressure to adjust prices to continue growing in line with consumer habits. unknown. Suntory (STBFY), a leading global drinks manufacturer, manufactures a wide range of products across multiple tiers and is well positioned to leverage its pricing power.Suntory Holdings CEO Tsuyoshi Niinami speaks with Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi and Julie Hyman at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, addressing inflation, pricing, and changing spending habits of Gen Z. discuss.Niina explained how the conflict in the Red Sea was…
No matter how good your TV looks, there will always be clutter around it. cable,Requires power cord, cable box or streaming device. That is, until recently.Several companies advertise “wireless TV,” but all require at least one power cableConnected to the rear of the set. Displace TV does not require a power cable. Or cables for that matter. “This is a battery-powered TV,” said AJ Kirsch as he showed us around the company's OLED.4K TV. “There are two built-in lithium-ion batteries and four hot-swappable lithium batteries.”It's an ion battery. ” The external battery has a slot on the side of the…
Jerry Yang / Posted photo WAUSAU, Wis. (OnFocus) – Aspirus is pleased to announce the appointment of Jerry Yang as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), replacing Sid Sigerski, who is retiring after a 39-year career with Aspirus. I'm happy. Aspirus is extremely grateful to Sid for his years of service and the organization welcomes Jerry as he leads the finance team into a new era. Jerry has extensive experience in healthcare finance, having held high-profile financial management positions for over 13 years. Her previous roles include market chief financial officer for Beaumont Health, operational chief financial officer, regional chief…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Thursday sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through March.The House approved the bill by a vote of 314-108, with opposition largely coming from more conservative members of the Republican conference. Just before the vote, the House Freedom Caucus announced it was “strongly opposed” to the bill, saying it would encourage more spending than it supports.Still, about half of Republicans joined with Democrats to pass a stopgap funding package for the third time in recent months. The action came hours after the…
List: Schools, businesses closed or postponed Friday due to winter weather. Updated: January 18, 2024 6:00 PM ET Ruth Lyons Children's Fund. Now, looking at the weather, it is predicted to snow tonight and the roads to be slippery tomorrow. When I was talking about the graders, I thought they were exactly what they said they were. I think I'll be buying hot chocolate in exchange for ice cream tonight. Chief Meteorologist Kevin Robinson has more details on what we can expect. Hi. Well, I think I'll have a headache tomorrow morning. Patience will be the key as snowy roads…