Houston, Texas — Brigham Young University head football coach Kalani Sitake was recently named one of 27 candidates being considered for the 2024 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award. Presented by the American Heart Association and the Bryant family, the award is given each January to a college football coach whose contributions make the sport better for athletes and fans alike by demonstrating grit, integrity and a winning approach to coaching and life — both on and off the field. ...

25 years later, Norman citizens are still taking their case to the City Council, again NORMAN, OK. Of all the citizens in all the cities of Oklahoma, none have gone toe-to-toe with the Governor and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority like the citizens of Norman. NORMAN SAYS NO IN 1999: THE OUTER LOOP MIS State laws...

Fans of the Langston University Lions are hopeful for a Homecoming victory in a 2 p.m. game this Saturday. The game is set at 2 p.m. on Saturday for W.E. Henderson Stadium in front of a passionate home crowd. After an 0-2 start, Langston has won three straight games. Langston faces North American University (of...

(BPT) - For Janice, health and fitness were always priorities. Growing up in Jamaica, she’d been a sprinter for her high school track team. After moving to the U.S. in her mid-20s, she built a successful career in sales while raising two young children. Although she was busy, she maintained a healthy and active lifestyle. In fact, other than having slightly elevated blood pressure, she was the picture of good health. Yet things changed dramatically for Janice when she reached her mid-40s. Her blood pressure...

Trends include rematches of close races from 2022 and open seats available with incumbents opting out of re-election runs. MIDDLETON, Wis., Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballotpedia's editorial staff will be covering thousands of races on election night for offices up and down the ballot. The organization's elections coverage team has selected 15 of those races that they see as the most important, compelling, and competitive in the country. ...

Money can be hard to talk about, especially when it involves family. “People get weird around money,” says Bobby Soler, a financial advisor with the firm Strategies for Wealth in New York City. “It can be really awkward with family members.” He knows from firsthand experience. When it came to caring for his grandmother, his family avoided planning discussions, which led to stressful disagreements between siblings. He wants people to...

George Santayana’s words, “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” echo with the urgency of our times. They bring to mind the imminent threats of war, economic crises, climatic upheaval, and social unrest, underlining the pressing need for swift and decisive actions. Fortunately, these are the crises that the Socratic method, a crucial tool, can help us address in our modern world. Socrates developed his skills eons ago based on the pursuit of truth and solutions. What a novel concept!...

DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crosetto Foundation for the Reduction of Cancer Deaths welcomes Transparency in Science. Italian-American scientist Dario Crosetto expresses his gratitude to IEEE-NSS-MIC-RTSD General Chair and NSS Chairs for supporting Transparency in Science. They approved his six articles for presentation, their titles available at the conference program (https://www.eventclass.org/contxt_ieee2024/scientific/online-program/session?s=N-29), each supported...

Raytheon, a subsidiary of major American defense contractor RTX, will pay more than $950 million to resolve fraud and bribery charges, the US Justice Department announced Wednesday. "Raytheon engaged in criminal schemes to defraud the US government in connection with contracts for critical military systems and to win business through bribery in Qatar," Deputy Assistant Attorney General Kevin Driscoll said in a Justice Department statement. The company has agreed to...

(StatePoint) As the holiday season approaches, many consumers are planning to kick off their shopping earlier this year, aiming to lock in low prices, take advantage of promotions, and ensure all their gifts arrive on time. A recent survey by Sensormatic Solutions reveals key insights that can guide both shoppers and retailers during this busy time. According to the survey, 52% of respondents plan to start their holiday shopping earlier than last year, and while shoppers are looking for deals, 48% plan to spend more...

Funeral Services for former Oklahoma City Councilman Larry McAtee have been set for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, at Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Viewing will take place from 4-8 p.m. the day before at Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary on North MacArthur Boulevard. Lawrence Franklin McAtee, Jr. (Larry McAtee) died on October 11. ...

America's value leader helps shoppers save more and feast more this holiday season with the return of pre-inflation prices BATAVIA, Ill., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, ALDI is offering its lowest-priced Thanksgiving basket in five years – a full meal for 10 people at less than $47.* With reports showing grocery prices are up 50% across the industry on hundreds of items compared to 2019,** shoppers will get welcome relief at ALDI on their favorite Thanksgiving fixings. ...

SAN DIEGO and AUSTIN, Texas and HAMILTON, ON, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Triumvira Immunologics, a clinical-stage company developing novel, targeted autologous and allogeneic T cell therapeutics that co-opt the natural biology of T cells to treat patients with solid tumors, today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed article titled "Preclinical development of T cells engineered to express a T cell antigen coupler (TAC) targeting Claudin 18.2-positive solid tumors" in Cancer Immunology Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. The article, authored by a team of scientists led by Dr. Andreas Bader, Triumvira's Consulting Chief Scientific Officer,...

If you have Medicare, you know that the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) you receive every fall describing upcoming changes to your Part D prescription drug plan isn’t usually scintillating reading. But this year’s ANOC might be more action packed than most — there could be big coverage changes in store for 2025. Here are five Medicare Part D changes coming next year and what you need to know about them to be an informed shopper during open enrollment (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7). ...

The episode is scheduled to premiere October 20th on the Discovery Channel EFFINGHAM, Ill., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Dental, the nation's leading dental support organization, is excited to announce that the company will be featured on the seventh season of the Emmy-nominated series, Tomorrow's World Today. The episode, scheduled to premiere on October 20th on the Discovery Channel, will delve into the innovative technologies transforming the dental industry. ...

(The Center Square) – The majority of Americans are concerned that social media companies are censoring information ahead of the 2024 election, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voter’s Voice poll, one of only six national tracking polls in the U.S., asked 2,290 likely voters: “Are you worried that social media companies are censoring content about the 2024 election right now?” The poll's margin of error is +/- 2.1% for likely voters ...

Under a rule adopted by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), students who attend a summer sports camp are barred from playing any sports for a year if they move into a district that employs a coach who also worked those camps during the summer months. State Representative Jon Echols, an Oklahoma City Republican who is also an attorney, says lawsuits are likely and views the OSSAA’s new rule as an effort to undermine Oklahoma’s open-transfer law, which allows students to attend any public-school...

When planning vacations, most would rather use the services of a trusted source for reviews, itineraries CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- While artificial intelligence seems to be in use everywhere these days, when it comes to planning their next vacation, discerning travelers would rather rely on advice provided by human beings they trust, according to a new survey from members-only luxury travel company Andrew Harper. ...

Provo, Utah — No. 14 BYU secured a 41-19 homecoming victory over Arizona at Lavell Edwards Stadium Saturday afternoon, powered by four forced turnovers. “I’m happy about the win," said Kalani Sitake, Brigham Young University’s head coach. "We got our sixth win of the year. Excited about the things that we saw from our team in all three phases. Obviously, there’s some things that we know we can fix, but...

OKLAHOMA CITY –The Board of Sister Cities International Oklahoma City has announced that their 2024 Global Achievement Awards will be presented to Dr. Charles W. Grim and Dr. Randy Kluver on Friday, November 22 at the Embassy Suites at the OU Medical Center. In addition, Lopez-Dorada Foods will be recognized as the organization’s first corporate recipient. “Sister Cities International OKC Board of Directors voted unanimously to expand our Global Achievement awards to reflect the continued growth of Oklahoma City as a national leader in global...