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	Tim Tebow has found purpose on a new playing field: venture capital. The Florida Gators football legend and Heisman Trophy winner is now a partner at GOVO Venture Partners, a venture capital firm based in Winter Park, Fla.Euros and Copa América Are Windows on the World for U.S. Fans




	The former NFL player turned football analyst will use his expertise and relationships across the state to boost the firm, which recently launched its first venture fund (GOVO Fund I) focusing on early-stage companies involved with government entities and government regulations.




	GOVO, whose fund only accepts accredited investors, looks to invest in companies...

Tim Tebow Becomes Partner at Florida Venture Capital Firm

Jacksonville, FL

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

Fortune

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said he rear ended his boss' car on his first day working at the retailer in 1984. The executive at the top of the Fortune 500, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, started his career near the bottom. Although he planned to attend a prestigious business school, he...

The CEO of Walmart was rejected by Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton business schools, but now runs the Fortune 500’s largest company. Here are his 3 tips for success

Norfolk, VA

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Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Los Angeles, CA


				













	LeBron James has opted out of his $51.4 million player option for next season but plans to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers if they prioritize improving the roster, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports told ESPN on Saturday. Bronny James' Marketing Clout Could Boost Round 2 Draft Value




	James will work with the Lakers on his next deal if it means adding an impact player: “He’s been adamant about exuding all efforts to improve the roster,” Paul said in an email to ESPN.




	It is the first time that James, who has won four NBA titles, become an unrestricted free agent since...

LeBron Opts Out but Plans to Re-Sign With Lakers, Per Report


				













	Expectations were modest for Nike ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report, and the company still whiffed on that low bar.Fanatics Unveils NHL Jerseys, Touts Collaborative Approach 




	Wall Street analysts expected flat revenue of $12.86 billion for the three months ending in May, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence, but the company reported revenue of $12.6 billion, down 2%. One bright spot: Earnings per share of $0.99 topped the $0.85 forecast.




	“Our fourth-quarter results highlighted challenges that have led us to update our fiscal ’25 outlook,” Matthew Friend, Nike CFO, said in a statement. “We are taking actions to reposition Nike to be...

Nike Revenue Disappoints, but Jordan Brand Hits $7B for Year

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	New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has amassed a new 5.5% stake in Sphere Entertainment, according to a Monday SEC filing. The move aligns Cohen with fellow New York sports team owner, Jim Dolan, whose family has voting control of the Sphere, in addition to the New York Knicks and New York Rangers.Jim Dolan Sees MSG Contract Extended Through 2027




	Cohen’s 1.56 million shares in Sphere, including 582,400 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon exercise of options, are owned through his Point72 Asset Management hedge fund and were all bought during the second quarter. The investment was disclosed in...

Steve Cohen Bets on Jim Dolan’s Las Vegas Sphere With 5.5% Stake

Nigerian teenager Emmanuela Ilok has secured full scholarships to study Computer Science at multiple Ivy League institutions. She has received acceptance offers from MIT, Stanford, Yale, UPenn, Princeton, Columbia, Georgia Tech, Washington University, University of Chicago, Duke, and Granger College of Engineering. Ilok was part of the Greensprings School IB diploma class that earned over $8.5 million worth of scholarships in April to study at prestigious universities.

This Nigerian teenager received Yale, Stanford, MIT and other top college acceptances while in Lagos

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Samantha Stoddard was named the next CFO of window and door manufacturer Jeld-Wen North America. She will succeed Julie Albrecht effective July 1. Albrecht will continue to serve in an advisory capacity for an unspecified period of time to facilitate the transition. Stoddard joined Jeld-Wen in...

Jeld-Wen tabs Stoddard as new CFO


				













	The Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) Vault for trading cards went live Monday afternoon, the result of a deal that saw eBay’s card vault absorbed by PSA. The main goal of the PSA Vault is to simplify the grading-to-selling process for trading card collectors.Michael Jordan Card Sells for $2.9M, a Record for His Cards




	In April, PSA acquired eBay’s card vault as part of a series of transactions that formally closed in May. Financial terms were not announced.




	With the launch, collectors can submit a card to PSA for grading and then decide whether they want to list it on eBay, keep it...

PSA Trading Card Vault Opens With Goal of Simpler Transactions

Georgia State

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

The Lantern

Former Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington (left), who was also the university’s professor of military science and leadership, was officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker (right) effective June 7. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University and Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker, respectively.

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation


				













	With college sports in upheaval, institutional investors are seeking opportunities to capitalize on a future that looks increasingly like big-money pro leagues.NCAA Reports $61.5M in Legal Fees in FY23, Emmert Gets $3.3M




	One of those groups, Collegiate Athletic Solutions (CAS), announced last month that it was hoping to become a “trusted advisor to university presidents, CFOs and athletic directors.” The firm was created by RedBird Capital and Weatherford Capital, and plans to invest $50 million to $200 million each into five to 10 public or private athletic departments across top-tier college sports. It would recoup its money via a share of...

Inside CAS: Management Fees, 15-Year Revenue and Waterfalls

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Stock Region

GM's Cruise Appoints Xbox Veteran Marc Whitten as CEO. Disclaimer: The following article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or an official statement from any involved parties. All information provided is based on publicly available sources as of the date of publication.

General Motors Appoints Xbox Veteran As New CEO

Reuters

(Reuters) - U.S.-founded law firm Dechert is considering closing its offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, becoming the latest foreign firm to scale back in Greater China, two people said, amid a prolonged capital market downturn and growing Sino-U.S. tensions.

Exclusive-US law firm Dechert considering shuttering offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, say sources

Alexandria, VA

The SBC has removed another church from it's fellowship. First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, is the latest casualty in the Southern Baptist Convention's war on churches that accept women pastors. The Independent reports that on Tuesday, delegates attending the SBC annual meeting voted 6,759 to 563 to oust the congregation.

A Historic Virginia church was expeled from SBC for asserting that women can be senior pastors

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