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Daughter of tycoon Mike Lynch rescued after superyacht sinks off Sicily

Divers successfully located Hannah Lynch, daughter of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, among the submerged remains of a luxury yacht on Friday evening, a reliable source said. Hannah, 18, was…

Health

A Voice for Hope: Geri Taylor’s Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Kyle C. Garrison

Geri Taylor, a role model of courage in the face of Alzheimer's disease, passed away on August 4, 2024, at the age of 81. A former nurse, Taylor's life took…

Google’s 0 million initiative to strengthen California newsrooms

Science and Technology

Google’s $250 million initiative to strengthen California newsrooms

Kyle C. Garrison

In a game-changing move, on August 21, 2024, Google, along with a major news industry group and several key California lawmakers, unveiled a collaborative five-year plan. The initiative, set to…

Aug

Culture and Entertainment

Veteran public relations executive Jody Frisch dies at 68 after battle with pancreatic cancer

Kyle C. Garrison

Jody Frisch, a seasoned communications leader with extensive experience in both the entertainment and public relations industries, died Aug. 21 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer.…

Politics

U.S. Jobless claims show stability amid economic adjustments

Kyle C. Garrison

The United States continues to maintain a stable level of unemployment claims, reflecting a resilient labor market despite economic fluctuations. For the week ended August 17, the Labor Department reported…

Politics

Tribute to Wilt Chamberlain: honoring a basketball titan on his birthday

Kyle C. Garrison

Today marks what would have been the 88th birthday of Wilt Chamberlain, a towering figure in basketball history. The NBA Hall of Famer holds an extraordinary record of over 70…

Politics

National Affordable Airfare Day: top 3 strategies to get cheap airline tickets

Kyle C. Garrison

With the end of the summer travel season comes the celebration of National Affordable Airfare Day, which encourages travelers to look for cheap flights. Despite its name, this day does…

Investments and Business

Key stock market movements in after-hours trading: highlights from Cava, Uber, Ross Stores, Workday and more

Kyle C. Garrison

Explore noteworthy changes in the stock market after the close of trading: Cava Group — The fast-casual restaurant chain saw its stock price rise nearly 6% after hours as its…

Health

Emerging pandemic threats: Are we sufficiently prepared?

Kyle C. Garrison

Recent developments have heightened global health concerns, as the World Health Organization recently classified a new mpox outbreak in Africa as a global health emergency. A day later, Sweden confirmed…

Culture and Entertainment

Austin tops the world ranking for nightlife in the U.S.

Kyle C. Garrison

AUSTIN, Texas — From the bustling streets of Dirty Sixth Street to the vibrant Warehouse District and eclectic Red River Cultural District, Austin has been named the top nightlife destination…