Columbus, OH

Alice Walton is on track to join the exclusive club of centi-billionaires, a group that includes Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett, as her wealth approaches the $100 billion milestone. The Walmart heiress recently overtook L’Oréal heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers to become the wealthiest woman in the world, with...

Alice Walton on the Verge of Joining the $100 Billion Club, Becomes World’s Richest Woman

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

As the stars line up today, the heavens send out a boost towards desires. For three blessed zodiac signs, there is an edge to the energy. Gemini, Libra, and Capricorn, you will feel a little more successful in your efforts than the rest of us. You are in for a day of realizing dreams and more obtainable desires. Whether it is through hard work, creativity, or achieving some balance, you are set to experience the delight of seeing your aspirations take flight toward realization.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True | August 29, 2024

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

With the current planetary alignment, some zodiac signs may receive immense financial blessings from the universe today. As the Moon travels through Gemini, some individuals will experience a new wave of blessings in their finances. Embrace this current planetary energy and watch things work out in your favor. This article provides the best financial predictions and guidance for three zodiac signs. Keep scrolling to find out the lucky signs marked for financial luck and abundance today.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs With Financial Abundance | August 28, 2024

Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Emily Standley Allard

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Ford Motor Company announced changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, opting out of an annual survey conducted by an LGBTQ advocacy group and eliminating quotas for minority dealerships and suppliers. Ford CEO Jim Farley emphasized the company’s commitment to accommodating diverse perspectives among employees and customers, noting...

Ford Shifts DEI Strategies, Opting Out of Annual Survey Conducted by LGBTQ Advocacy Group

The pandemic catalyzed a seismic shift in how companies operate regarding flexibility in the location of their workers. For some, this flexibility proved a temporary measure; for others, it became a permanent feature. Crunchbase, an AI-powered platform for discovering and connecting with innovative companies, is one of the latter. Kelly Mendez-Scheib, Chief People Officer at Crunchbase, shares how the company has successfully navigated this transition to become remote-first in her interview with me.

What Does It Take to Make Remote-First Work?

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Miami, FL

Florida’s commercial real estate market is sizzling, with major developments reshaping the landscape. Citadel, the powerhouse hedge fund, recently submitted plans for a luxurious 54-story headquarters in Miami. This move follows Citadel founder Ken Griffin’s relocation of the firm from Chicago to Miami two years ago. The proposed 1.7 million square foot skyscraper, anticipated to cost over $1 billion, is set to break ground next year and is part of a broader trend of businesses flocking to Florida despite rising sea levels threatening some areas.

Ken Griffin’s Citadel Submits Plans for 54-Story Headquarters in Miami that Will Cost Over $1 Billion

Germany’s economy shrank by 0.1% in the second quarter of 2024, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office on Tuesday, marking a downturn from the modest 0.2% growth in the first quarter. This contraction raises concerns about a potential recession if economic conditions do not improve in the coming months.

Germany’s Economy Stumbles in Q2 as Recession Fears Loom

Louisiana State

The Lens

During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

Does the universe always seem to favor one of your close friends in everything they set their mind on? Such people complete complicated projects while other zodiac signs give up halfway. The Waning Gibbous in Taurus will bring good luck to three zodiac signs. It will remove their obstacles and help them realize their dreams. These lucky signs will be in great spirits today and won’t tolerate pessimism.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Luck Improves |August 24, 2024

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Polestar is set to replace its long-serving CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, with Michael Lohscheller, a seasoned automotive executive with experience leading Opel, VinFast, and Nikola. This leadership change comes as Polestar strives to address ongoing challenges, including delayed model launches, missed delivery targets, and a gradual separation from its co-founder, Volvo Cars.

Polestar’s Leadership Overhaul: New CEO Aims to Revitalize Struggling EV Maker

In half of the world’s countries, freshwater ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, and aquifers, are in decline. River flows have significantly diminished, surface water bodies are shrinking or disappearing, pollution levels are rising, and water management efforts are falling short. These alarming trends are detailed in three reports released today by UN-Water and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), which track progress on global freshwater resources.

UN Reports Highlight Widespread Degradation of Freshwater Ecosystems in 50% of the Countries

Lawrence Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

A couple from Lawrence Township, New Jersey, admitted in federal court to conspiring to submit fraudulent asylum applications on behalf of non-citizen clients, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

NJ Couple Guilty of Submitting Fraudulent Asylum Applications

International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has cautioned that the ongoing Mpox outbreak could negatively impact the economies of African countries and strain their fiscal positions. In a commentary released on Wednesday, Fitch highlighted that an escalation in the spread of Mpox in sub-Saharan Africa could increase the likelihood of economic disruptions and fiscal strain in affected countries, alongside the direct impact on those infected.

Fitch Warns of Economic Risks from Mpox Outbreak in Africa

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman handily staved off Republican challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. The Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m.

Barrasso, Hageman handily defeat Republican challengers

Montana State

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

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Oxfam Report: $42 Trillion Accumulated by the Wealthiest 1% Over the Past Decade

Over the past decade, the world’s richest 1% have amassed an additional $42 trillion, according to a recent report by Oxfam. The non-governmental organization highlighted that...

Oxfam Report: $42 Trillion Accumulated by the Wealthiest 1% Over the Past Decade

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