Loves Park officials recognized the first season of the Rockford Park District's Buddy Baseball and All-Stars Baseball programs at the Home Base Sports Fields at Darryl F. Lindberg Park, celebrating a season centered on accessible recreation and adaptive sports opportunities.
The celebration took place Aug. 24 at the sports complex, 721 Pearl Ave., according to a community announcement. The programs are based at the new Home Base Sports Fields in Loves Park and serve athletes through adaptive baseball opportunities designed to be accessible and inclusive.
The announcement said adaptive fields and accessible dugouts have helped create a **** e where athletes can play baseball, develop skills, remain active and connect with teammates and friends.
City leaders thanked the Rockford Park District for bringing the Buddy Baseball and All-Stars Baseball programs to Loves Park and for selecting the city as the programs' home base.
Officials said the fields have regularly drawn athletes, families, coaches, staff members and supporters throughout the season, according to the announcement.

#Baseball #fields #season #accessible

Fans may notice something is missing from the Illini hoops schedule this season, leaving them asking, where are the big home games?
It's no secret Brad Underwood has worked hard at strengthening the Illini's non-conference schedule, from agreeing to home-and-home deals, and booking out the United Center or Madison Square Garden. It just so happens that excitement will be lacking at State Farm Center this year.
A large portion of this is luck of the draw; it's the Illini's turn to travel to Cameron Indoor and battle the Blue Devils, and they'll return the favor in 2028. The same goes for Texas Tech, who will also travel to Champaign in 2028. However, away games aren't the only hurdle Underwood's squad will face, as they meet North Carolina, Missouri, and UConn, for neutral site games. The good news is UConn is being hosted at the United Center, an arena accessible to many Illini fans.
Something fans can keep in mind is that this could potentially mean a loaded home non-con schedule for the 2027-2028 season. With a "blue blood" like Duke already scheduled for SFC, any extra addition would make for a good home schedule.
Just because Kansas or UConn isn't playing the Illini in Champaign doesn't mean there is nothing to look forward to. Penn will be meeting in Champaign on Thursday, Nov. 5, looking for a rematch to its first round NCAA tournament loss the Illini handed to them (and the return of Illini arch-nemesis Fran McCaffery). Sophomore David Mirkovic posted a career high 29 points against the Quakers, and is slated to return from a left foot surgery right in time for this game.

#return

Bitcoin has bounced back in the past couple of weeks. Since Aug. 19, the world's most valuable digital ******* et has seen its price surge 21% (as of Sept. 1). The bulls have been waiting for some positive momentum, as Bitcoin was trading below $70,000 for about two and a half months.
U.S.-based investors that want exposure to the top cryptocurrency in an accessible, convenient, and regulatory-compliant way can pick between the many different spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). But how do you choose just one from this long list?
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I believe the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) is the best choice. Here's why.
The first reason this is the leading option is that it's by far the largest spot Bitcoin ETF out there. As of Sept. 1, the iShares Bitcoin Trust had $61.4 billion in net ******* ets. This huge sum puts it significantly ahead of the next biggest ETF, which is the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, which has less than 25% of the net ******* ets compared to its rival. The market is clearly voting, as indicated by where it's directing its capital, that the iShares Bitcoin Trust is the best Bitcoin ETF.

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Retirement savings have become one of the most valued employee benefits, no longer viewed as an optional perk reserved for larger employers.
Several developments have made retirement plans significantly more accessible for small businesses.
Small businesses can support hiring, strengthen employee retention and build trust by extending retirement benefits.
For many small business owners, retirement benefits have long felt out of reach, something only larger organizations with more resources can offer. But that's changing quickly, and in today's hiring environment, it's becoming harder to compete without them.

#Retirement

A Nashville charter school has removed books featuring LGBT themes from its elementary school libraries months after a Christian teacher was disciplined for refusing to read one of the books to students, a decision the school later cleared from the teacher's record.
The Tennessee Star reported Friday that, according to the First Liberty Institute — a nonprofit legal organization — the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) in Nashville has taken out books that promote same-sex marriage.
"We are thrilled that KIPP Nashville voluntarily removed books that could run afoul of parents' rights under the Constitution and Tennessee law," Cliff Martin, senior counsel at First Liberty Institute, said in a Thursday statement.
"It is paramount that religious views be respected in schools," Martin said.
Utah Library Confirms Lgbtq 'Pride' Book For Its 'Smallest Patrons' Is Kept Easily Accessible

#liberty

Trump's Venezuela deal grants U.S. companies majority control of 65 billion barrels, pushing total U.S.-accessible proven reserves to 7.1% of global supply.
Venezuela's extra-heavy crude demands specialized refining and major infrastructure repairs, meaning production gains will take years rather than months to reach consumers.
Chevron's existing Venezuelan joint ventures and strong free cash flow position it as the clearest near-term beneficiary of the new hydrocarbons framework.
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Oil markets have spent 2026 wrestling with supply disruptions, Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdowns to multi-decade lows, and stubborn pump prices that refuse to cooperate with political calendars.

#NVIDIA #chevron #strategic #petroleum

Revolution Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ:RVMD) touched an all-time high above $224 on August 27, 2026, following FDA approval of Rasonque (daraxonrasib) – the first broad RAS-targeted therapy cleared for metastatic pancreatic cancer. Creating a milestone, the approval came roughly five weeks after filing under the agency's national priority voucher. The pivotal RASolute 302 trial nearly doubled median overall survival, to 13.2 months from 6.7 on chemotherapy. While the clinical benefit is substantial, a $47 billion valuation suggests the market had already priced in this success.
RVMD carries essentially no product revenue yet. Its price rests entirely on the future. Evercore ISI has raised the next-year sales estimate for Rasonque to ~$2.4 billion. Additionally, the $47 billion valuation discounts much of a long-term pancreatic opportunity which the Evercore **** yst estimates Rasonque could generate about $15.1 billion in pancreatic-cancer sales by 2034. However, a few details complicate this math. First, the approved label applies strictly to second-line or multiagent-ineligible patients. The front-line indication represents the larger market opportunity but remains pending, meaning a notable portion of the TAM is not yet accessible. Second, RVMD's current valuation also sits well above the $28 billion–$32 billion takeover valuation reportedly discussed with Merck earlier this year. Bulls argue lung and colorectal trials justify the $47 billion beyond pancreatic cancer, though that pipeline potential remains unproven.
That matters because Revolution Medicines must now execute its first commercial launch independently in one of oncology's most challenging indications characterized by short survival, high patient frailty, and a U.S. list price of $39,800 for a 30-day supply. Commercialization will require heavy spending. The second-quarter net loss widened to $644 million, and full-year operating expense guidance increased to between $2.1 and $2.2 billion. While a $3.9 billion cash balance and up to $1.5 billion in committed royalty financing fund the launch, operational execution remains the primary risk.
Insiders were net sellers of roughly $21.5 million over the past 90 days with zero buying. Hedge fund data on the stock is flat. As per the Insider Monkey database, 105 funds held RVMD in the second quarter of 2026, modestly down from 106 in the first, indicating strong conviction among institutional investors. Short interest sits near 6% of float, representing a modest level of bets against the stock.

#first

NEW YORK — A little after midday Friday, Zheng Qinwen, who has felt the weight of an Olympic gold medal around her neck and a Grand Slam final on her shoulders, collapsed on the green acrylic of Stadium 17 at the U.S. Open and roared with delight.
In a match held over from Thursday's thunderstorms at Flushing Meadows, the 2024 Paris Olympic champion defeated Russia's Elena Pridankina 6-4, 3-6, 6-0. The win, her third of the week, sent Zheng into the main draw of the year's fourth Grand Slam.
That's territory Zheng, the 23-year-old from China, seemed able to take for granted in the afterglow of her Olympic glory, which followed a run to the 2024 Australian Open final. Then came a persistent right elbow injury. Surgery. Rehab. Comebacks that turned right back into layoffs. A tumble down the rankings to world No. 121. Early-round defeats that left her struggling to see how she would find her way back.
In New York, it all came out.
Scenes of joy, despair, triumph and disaster played out across the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on the final day of a part of the tournament that occupies a curious place in its wider context. Qualifying is the backbone of what the U.S. Open has labeled "Fan Week." It's free to attend. It's a fun and accessible way to see elite tennis, especially in a year with surging resale ticket prices for the main event.

#zheng #york

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Scaled ***** et-light appliance platform extending into commercial and health markets. HBB designs, markets and distributes branded household appliances, specialty housewares, commercial foodservice equipment and connected medication-management solutions, generating $606.9 million of revenue and shipping more than 25 million appliances in 2025. The company outsources substantially all manufacturing while retaining product development, engineering, quality ***** urance, marketing and distribution, keeping capex near 1% of revenue. This model combines a scaled consumer foundation with growing Commercial and Health platforms, while preserving capital for brand investment, innovation and adjacent growth opportunities.
A defensible business model built on reinforcing brand strength, category breadth, retailer access and repeatable innovation. Hamilton Beach, Proctor Silex and Weston provide broad mass-market reach, while Lotus and licensed CHI products extend into premium applications. HBB participates in more than 50 categories, ranked second among U.S. national small-kitchen-appliance brands by 2025 unit sales and draws on 300,000+ annual consumer touchpoints to support product development. Established retail relationships and an ***** et-light sourcing network reinforce the platform, making its competitive position broader than any single brand, product or patent.
Five growth pillars broaden mix across premium, commercial, digital and health markets. Recent initiatives include wider Lotus distribution, new core-product placements, Sunkist commercial products, foodservice-chain trials, AI-optimized content across 500 SKUs and expanding specialty-pharmacy partnerships; Health remained on track to grow 2026 sales 50%. Execution now hinges on converting these initiatives and incremental advertising into sustained revenue growth, better mix and profitable sell-through.
A large addressable market provides multiple growth pockets aligned with HBB's positioning. U.S. small-appliance sales grew 1.0% in 2025, while kitchen electrics increased 4.1% and replacement accounted for 52% of 4Q25 purchases. HBB's strong unit position and accessible price points support replacement demand, while its lower dollar share and roughly 1% position in an estimated $4.2 billion premium TAM leave meaningful premiumization headroom. Commercial automation, home-administered therapies and AI-mediated discovery add further growth avenues.

#Growth #Health #appliance

A town's businesses have said they will "suffer massively" if they are forced to strip the streets outside their shops of displays and signage.
Hampshire County Council told traders in Lymington's cobbled Quay Street they must remove such items by Friday, or contractors could remove them instead.
The move follows three anonymous complaints made on 15 July, relating to items outside Quayside Fish Hut, Out of the Blue and Lymington Mobiles.
A Hampshire County Council spokesperson said it was responsible for keeping pavements and verges "safe and accessible for everyone".
It also said items such as advertising boards could narrow footways, block access and create hazards.

#remove

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) has tied much of its balance-sheet strategy to Bitcoin. But the company's latest move adds something less volatile to that equation: approximately $1.6 billion in cash.
The company has established a liquidity pool "USD Cash" that can be used for Bitcoin purchases, share repurchases, and other treasury activities. It is separate from Strategy's (NASDAQ:MSTR) existing USD Reserve, which is restricted to preferred-stock dividends and interest payments. For investors, the new pool provides greater financial flexibility, although it does not fundamentally change the company's exposure to Bitcoin.
The strongest argument for the new cash pool is optionality, as Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) can deploy the money according to market conditions instead of raising capital whenever an opportunity appears. If Bitcoin prices fall, the company could use some of the cash to acquire the ***** et without first raising additional funds at that time. Keeping liquidity available may also help Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) navigate periods of cryptocurrency weakness. Bitcoin's volatility can create attractive purchasing opportunities, but only for companies that have enough accessible capital to act. A dedicated pool gives Strategy the ability to maintain cash while continuing to pursue the accumulation strategy at the center of its investment case.
The timing may appear favorable following an improvement in digital-asset sentiment. Bitcoin gained slightly more than 13% over the five trading sessions preceding the announcement and moved above $70,000 for the first time since June. The rally followed President Donald Trump's call for Congress to establish clearer digital-asset rules. Risk ***** ets also benefited after the US Treasury doubled the size of buybacks for longer-duration debt, helping restrain yields.
Share repurchases provide another possible use. Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) could buy back its stock when management believes it trades below intrinsic value, potentially benefiting continuing shareholders. The company disclosed a $1 billion common-stock repurchase authorization in its second-quarter results, although no shares had been repurchased under that program at the time of the release. The distinction between USD Cash and the existing USD Reserve is important. Under Strategy's (NASDAQ:MSTR) current policy, the existing USD Reserve may be used only for preferred-stock dividends and debt interest unless the board authorizes another use, and the new pool gives management considerably greater freedom without drawing on funds intended to meet those financial commitments.

#strategy

With a market cap of $33.5 billion, ResMed Inc. (RMD) is a global health technology company that develops innovative solutions to help people live healthier, happier lives through better sleep and breathing. Operating across 140 countries, the company combines AI-powered digital health solutions, cloud-connected devices, and intelligent software to make home healthcare more personalized, accessible, and effective.
Shares of the San Diego, California-based company have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. RMD stock has decreased 18.7% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 19.3%. Moreover, the stock has fallen 3.6% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 12.2% return.
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QQQ is Still in a Negative Gamma Regime. Here's How a 'Put Wall' and Fibonacci Support Could Come Into Play.
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Vanguard Group agreed to acquire Altruist, a wealth technology and custody platform serving independent financial advisers, the companies announced Wednesday. The transaction is worth around $4 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Altruist's platform combines a self-clearing brokerage with tools covering account opening, trading, portfolio management, billing, and reporting for independent wealth-management firms. The company competes with Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments in providing custodial and administrative services to independent financial advisers, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Following the close of the deal, Altruist is expected to operate as a standalone business, retaining its leadership, brand, and distinct operating model, the companies said. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close later this year. Financial terms were not disclosed by the companies.
Vanguard first invested in Altruist in 2020, according to the company. The acquisition advances Vanguard chief executive officer Salim Ramji's broader effort to diversify the firm's revenue streams beyond its low-fee index funds by building out a financial advice business. Vanguard itself plans to become an anchor client for parts of the Altruist platform.
"Altruist's mission to make financial advice more accessible, more affordable, and help advisers scale their practices, that very much rhymes with what we're trying to do here at Vanguard," Ramji said. "That's really how this acquisition was born."

#platform #advisers #Companies

Margaret Qualley brought high fashion to the outdoors in her stunning new cover story. Photographed by Talia Ryder and styled by Taylor McNeill for POP Magazine Issue 55 (Autumn/Winter 2026), the actress looked effortlessly glamorous. She effortlessly layered a shimmering designer look straight off the Chanel runway with her own relaxed streetwear pieces. Thus, her bold styling choices proved that classic tweed and sparkling textures can feel completely modern and cool.
For the Pop Magazine cover shot, Margaret Qualley sat outdoors while holding a small, adorable grey dog in her arms. She wore a striking ensemble from Chanel's Fall/Winter 2026 collection. Her outfit started with a classic tweed jacket. The jacket was woven with metallic gold, beige, and black plaid patterns. It featured vibrant red trim along the lapels and red ***** on details. The red accents also added a bold pop of color to the textured outer layer.
Beneath the jacket, Qualley wore her own bright red hoodie. The simple hoodie brought a playful street-style contrast to the luxury outfit. She paired the top layers with a blinding, iridescent metallic skirt. The shimmering skirt caught the light with rainbow-hued metallic tones.
What made the skirt stand out most was its daring silhouette. It was designed with not just one, but two dangerously high slits along the front. The double-slit cuts added plenty of movement and drama to the knee-length metallic piece.
With her long, dark hair draped naturally over one shoulder under the red hood, Qualley posed with a playful, candid facial expression. Her fresh-faced makeup and relaxed pose brought an easygoing, cool-girl vibe to the high-fashion Chanel look. Moreover, she pulled off a daring style risk with ease. By pairing high-end runway pieces with everyday wardrobe staples, Qualley created an unforgettable fashion moment that felt both bold and accessible.

#high #brought #fashion

Loomis Sayles, an investment management company, released its "Global Growth Fund" investor letter for Q2 2026. You can download a copy of the letter here. The fund returned 6.43%, underperforming the MSCI ACWI Index's 14.93% return. The fund employs a long-term private equity investment strategy, focusing on high-quality businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, investing at significant discounts to intrinsic value. At quarter-end, the fund maintained an overweight in communication services, consumer discretionary and healthcare sectors, and an underweight in information technology, financials, industrials, and consumer staples sectors. Also, please check the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Loomis Sayles Global Growth Fund highlighted Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) as a leading performance contributor. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent company of Google, offers various platforms and services, including online search and advertising, cloud solutions, and artificial intelligence. On August 21, 2026, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) closed at $341.75 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $4.2 trillion. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) posted a one-month return of 4.65%, while its shares gained 63.39% over the past 52 weeks.
Loomis Sayles Global Growth Fund stated the following regarding Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is a holding company that owns a collection of businesses, the largest and most important of which by far is Google. Google is the global leader in online search and advertising and also offers cloud solutions to businesses and consumers globally, with a goal of organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful. Google dominates the US and global traditional search market with a greater than 80% share of search volumes. As a function of seeing more searches, Google is able to provide better search results, resulting in a higher customer conversion rate for advertisers and enabling Google to capture a leading share of search revenue. Google's large network of consumers, advertisers, and publishers is a powerful business ecosystem as third-party participants such as marketing affiliates and independent software vendors add value to the user experience. As a result, we believe consumers get their best and most relevant search results and advertisers get the best returns on their advertising dollars. Such a robust ecosystem attracts increasing numbers of participants and thereby creates a virtuous cycle for a sustainable business model and long-term growth. In its emerging cloud business, we estimate that Google captures less than 10% market share of the global market for public cloud services. We believe Google remains one of the few global companies that has the scale, research and development (R&D), and technical talent to effectively compete in this market over the long te

Loomis Sayles, an investment management company, released its "Global Growth Fund" investor letter for Q2 2026. You can download a copy of the letter here. The fund returned 6.43%, underperforming the MSCI ACWI Index's 14.93% return. The fund employs a long-term private equity investment strategy, focusing on high-quality businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, investing at significant discounts to intrinsic value. At quarter-end, the fund maintained an overweight in communication services, consumer discretionary and healthcare sectors, and an underweight in information technology, financials, industrials, and consumer staples sectors. Also, please check the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Loomis Sayles Global Growth Fund highlighted Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) as a leading performance contributor. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent company of Google, offers various platforms and services, including online search and advertising, cloud solutions, and artificial intelligence. On August 21, 2026, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) closed at $341.75 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $4.2 trillion. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) posted a one-month return of 4.65%, while its shares gained 63.39% over the past 52 weeks.
Loomis Sayles Global Growth Fund stated the following regarding Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is a holding company that owns a collection of businesses, the largest and most important of which by far is Google. Google is the global leader in online search and advertising and also offers cloud solutions to businesses and consumers globally, with a goal of organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful. Google dominates the US and global traditional search market with a greater than 80% share of search volumes. As a function of seeing more searches, Google is able to provide better search results, resulting in a higher customer conversion rate for advertisers and enabling Google to capture a leading share of search revenue. Google's large network of consumers, advertisers, and publishers is a powerful business ecosystem as third-party participants such as marketing affiliates and independent software vendors add value to the user experience. As a result, we believe consumers get their best and most relevant search results and advertisers get the best returns on their advertising dollars. Such a robust ecosystem attracts increasing numbers of participants and thereby creates a virtuous cycle for a sustainable business model and long-term growth. In its emerging cloud business, we estimate that Google captures less than 10% market share of the global market for public cloud services. We believe Google remains one of the few global companies that has the scale, research and development (R&D), and technical talent to effectively compete in this market over the long te

Melissa Gilbert mourned the deaths of former child stars Hayden Panettiere, Daveigh Chase, and Michelle Trachtenberg: "Tragically, heartbreakingly, agonizingly too soon."
The actress partially blames smartphones for the hostile environment facing young celebrities: "Now everyone is a paparazzo. There is no privacy."
She argued that Hollywood should "establish accessible free mental health support for all child actors as they transition into young adulthood."
Melissa Gilbert is calling for systemic change after the death of Hayden Panettiere.
The Little House on the Prairie alum penned a Substack essay reflecting on the Heroes star's tragic death at 36, along with other former child stars who have died within the last 18 months.

#gilbert #panettiere #daveigh

Vishal Garg has long invoked "the American dream" as the motivation behind Better Home & Finance, known as Better, the online mortgage firm he launched 10 years ago to make mortgages more accessible.
But his own dreams appear to be going up in flames. Garg — who abruptly dismissed 900 employees via Zoom in December 2021 — was himself abruptly fired this month. As Forbes reports, Better's board ousted Garg because under his watch, the business experienced $1.5 billion in losses and its stock price cratered 90%.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes

#make #american #home

A deputy with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office showed up at the University of Colorado campus last week to serve civil papers to Deion Sanders while the coach was at an open practice and inaccessible.
The officer was informed that the Buffaloes coach was "unavailable at the time to receive receipt of the papers," a spokesperson with the sheriff's office said Wednesday. Sanders is being subpoenaed to testify as part of a bankruptcy trial involving his son, Shilo, that begins on Aug. 31, according to USA Today.
The Colorado athletic department had no additional information. The Buffaloes open the season on Sept. 3 at Georgia Tech.
The deputy arrived on campus at 10:22 a.m. on Aug. 11 with civil papers. It was the day the Buffaloes held an open practice with specific rules in place that nothing observed could be reported, published or shared.
Carrie Haverfield, a senior communications specialist for the sheriff's office, wrote in an email to The **** ociated Press that it's not uncommon for civil papers to take several attempts to serve.

#campus #serve

The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts approved a plan on Thursday to enshrine President Donald Trump's name on the building, setting off a new battle in the war over what mark he should be able to leave on the institution.
We have been down this road before. The Kennedy Center's board of trustees "overstepped its statutory bounds by unilaterally renaming the Kennedy Center after President Trump," U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper wrote in May. "In 1964, Congress deliberately rechristened the 'National Cultural Center' the 'John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.' The text, structure, and evolution of the organic statute makes the institution's name abundantly clear."
The center, as a result, was forced to remove Trump's name, which had been affixed to the facade as: THE DONALD J. TRUMP AND THE JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. That addition came after the president took control of the Kennedy Center last year—a grab, he maintained, that was necessary to combat alleged wokeness at the institution. "We don't need woke at the Kennedy Center," he said in February 2025 aboard Air Force One. "Some of the shows were terrible. They were a disgrace that they were even put on. So I'll be there until such time as it gets to be running right."
The renewed effort to add Trump's name seeks to creatively circumvent Cooper's ruling by adding it a different way: "Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump," it would read, under the main signage. The persistence here raises a few questions. The most glaring: Why?
For the sake of argument, let us take Trump's word at face value when he said he wants to heal the Kennedy Center of wokeness. It is unclear how obsessively attempting to inscribe his name on the building achieves that end. If anything, it undermines it. This is not about making the center more accessible to a broader public but rather about tailoring it narrowly to one person.

#center #john #donald

Cardi B has access to some of the most expensive designers in the world. However, the fashion item creating the biggest buzz around her right now is not a luxury handbag or a custom-made gown; it is a pair of Old Navy jeans that many shoppers can actually afford.
The rapper's latest fashion moment has turned everyday denim into a viral conversation after she became the face of Old Navy's "Most Wanted Denim" campaign, helping push the brand's jeans into the spotlight.
The unexpected part is not that Cardi B can make clothes popular. Her influence in music, beauty, and fashion has been proven for years.
The surprising part is the product itself.
Instead of promoting a designer item costing hundreds or thousands of dollars, Cardi helped create excitement around accessible denim, with some styles selling quickly after the campaign launch.

#fashion #navy

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has officially entered the U.S. soft-tissue robotic surgery market after receiving FDA De Novo authorization for its OTTAVA robotic surgical system. The authorization represents an important milestone for J&J's MedTech ambitions, but the company is entering a market in which Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG) already has an extensive installed base, established surgeon relationships, and a rapidly expanding da Vinci 5 platform.
The question for investors is not whether OTTAVA can become a viable product, but whether Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) can convert its differentiated design and broader surgical portfolio into meaningful market share, and even challenge Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) in the process.
OTTAVA's most compelling feature is its table-integrated architecture. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) stated that the robotic arms are incorporated directly into the operating table, which allows the system to occupy 30% to 50% less ****** e than traditional boom- and cart-mounted systems. The company believes this design could make robotic surgery accessible to operating rooms that previously could not accommodate a larger platform. That gives Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) a potentially differentiated selling point among hospitals focused on operating-room capacity and workflow efficiency.
The FDA authorized OTTAVA for multiple upper-abdominal general surgery procedures, including gastric bypass, gastrectomy, cholecystectomy, gastric sleeve surgery, appendectomy, and hiatal hernia repair. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) will commercially launch the OTTAVA system with select customers in the United States to focus on early customer success and simultaneously advance the technology into additional regulatory jurisdictions and indications gradually. In addition, it has an ongoing U.S. clinical trial for OTTAVA in inguinal hernia procedures.
The selective launch is strategically sensible because robotic surgery systems require several factors for their smooth functioning in addition to regulatory authorization, including training for surgeons and operating-room staff, integration of the system into existing workflows, and establishing procedure volumes sufficient to justify the investment. With such a measured rollout, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has time to collect real-world feedback, improve training, and refine the platform before attempting a broader commercial expansion.

#ottava #operating #market

Audrey Hepburn believed great style was essential to her success as an actor. From that belief, a fashion icon was born, and her impact still can be seen today. For example, the British actor is credited with popularizing capris — a pants cut that's become trendy in the summer of 2026 — after wearing them for the 1954 film "Sabrina." In a promotional photo for the movie, Hepburn can be seen wearing an all black ensemble featuring capris, a long sleeve shirt, and ballet flats.
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Despite the simplicity of the outfit, it was looks like this that made the star a favorite amongst everyday women. Capris were accessible and, as Hepburn proved, easily elevated when styled correctly. Plus, the pants were a reflection of the actor's personal aesthetic, not just her character's costume. In fact, director Billy Wilder allowed the star to pick her own outfits for the movie. The impact of that choice is still reflected today, with capris becoming a recurring fashion trend available in a variety of looks.
Read more: 14 Fashion Rules That Are Made To Be Broken
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#fashion #still

Golden Rapture Mining has agreed to acquire complete interest in four mineral claim cells located about 500m south of the proposed Goliath Project open pit operated by NexGold Mining, approximately 20km east of Dryden, Ontario, Canada.
The agreement is signed with 1544230 Ontario and Gravel Ridge Resources.
Described as the South of Goliath ground, the claims are accessible via existing roads and are served by regional infrastructure.
The acquisition will expand its land holdings as a key gold exploration district in northwestern Ontario.
Under the terms of the agreement, Golden Rapture will pay C$600 ($430.23) in cash and issue 200,000 shares to the sellers in exchange for full ownership of the South of Goliath Property.

#golden #rapture #project #dryden

King Charles is preparing to briefly step away from public life for his annual break at the family's long-time "cherished" Scottish residence, Balmoral Castle.
As the royal family get ready to retreat to the 50,000-acre estate in Aberdeenshire for the summer, the grounds will no longer be accessible to the public. Balmoral Castle's official website states that visitors are welcome to the grounds, gardens and exhibitions from 28 March to 9 August, after which it will shut its gates ahead of the royal family's arrival.
"The grounds, gardens, Mews Gift Shop, Restaurant and Ballroom Exhibition are now open daily until Sunday 9th August," the notice reads. From 10 August, the estate will remain temporarily closed to visitors for the duration of the summer. The grounds are expected to reopen for the autumn season from early October.
Balmoral Castle in Scotland (Alamy Stock Photo)
General admission to the public includes access to the Castle Ballroom where visitors can view the year's exhibition. "You will be able to enjoy some of the walks around the grounds and have an opportunity to visit the Mews Gift Shop and the Restaurant," the estate website reads.

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Mama June Shannon is standing behind her daughter Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird as the reality star moves deeper into adult entertainment, but she still has concerns about the long-term consequences. Pumpkin has expanded her career by creating explicit OF content and dancing at strip clubs following her 2024 divorce from Josh Efird. Although June acknowledged that her daughter is old enough to make her own choices, the "Mama June: Family Crisis" star warned that the money may eventually come with a personal cost.
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Speaking to TMZ, June said she supports Pumpkin's decision but cautioned that "all money ain't good money." Her primary concern is the permanence of the content and the possibility that Pumpkin's four children could discover it when they are older.
While the children may not currently understand what OF is, June noted that the material could remain online and become accessible to them in the future. Despite those reservations, June insisted the career change has not caused a rift between her and her daughter. Pumpkin is an adult, and June believes the final decision belongs to her.
The reality star also does not necessarily believe Pumpkin will regret creating the content. According to June, her daughter has always been outgoing and is currently enjoying herself while pursuing what she wants.

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Regional banks generally fit between community banks and national banks when it comes to size, available products and services, and accessibility. They tend to offer a generous range of products and services, but they serve a particular area of the country.
While regional banks may not be nationally accessible, they have several advantages that make them an attractive place to bank for many.
According to the Federal Reserve, a regional bank has between $10 billion and $100 billion in ***** ets.
As the name suggests, many regional banks serve a specific region (or multiple regions) of the country. For example, Zions Bank is a regional bank that primarily serves the Intermountain West. However, some regional banks have larger footprints. Plus, online and mobile banking make some regional banks accessible from anywhere.

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AUSTIN, Texas — Access to the Catapult GPS data tracked by the Texas Longhorns coaching staff isn't made accessible to the media or the public, so insight into the fastest players on the team has to come from sourced reporting, high school track times, companies like Reel ****** ytics that use AI to measure game film, and the players themselves.
On Thursday, following the second practice of preseason camp at Frank Denius Fields, redshirt junior running back/wide receiver Ryan Niblett, the team's dynamic return man, was asked about the three fastest players on the team. His response was surprising, and not just because he excluded himself, citing his humility.
"Kohen, of course," Niblett said. "Kohen's definitely fast."
That's freshman wide receiver Kohen Brown, a surprising pick thanks to his youth and relatively modest recruiting rankings — the Waxahachie product was the No. 266 player nationally and the No. 42 wide receiver in the 247Sports Composite rankings in the 2026 cycle.
With 41 offers, Brown was a coveted prospect when he committed to Texas last summer less than a month after receiving his offer from the Longhorns. And his 100-meter times from his junior season of high school are impressive with a 10.69 effort, but not the best on the team.

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With the number of drones and missiles flying toward energy infrastructure in the Gulf these days, it might seem like a strange time to pour capital into that sector, in that region. But a gold rush is shaping up to profit from new workarounds to the Strait of Hormuz.
A group of US and Saudi investors said Wednesday they're closing in on a site for a $5 billion oil refining complex. It will be somewhere in the Gulf region, but outside the Strait, the project's organizers told me. With the aim to process up to 200,000 barrels of crude oil daily, it would be smaller than the major Gulf refineries. But the idea is to set up a port-connected "energy corridor" for producing and exporting not just staples like gasoline but also plastics, fertilizers, and just about anything else one can squeeze out of a hydrocarbon.
The idea was born before the war broke out, Mark Gunderson, a Texas oil developer whose MWG Enterprises is a partner in the project, told me. But now its logic is especially clear: Given the security and infrastructure limits on how much crude can flow out of the region, turning the oil into something else first can make it accessible to a broader range of traders and export vessels. "What can you do to make the oil move faster?" he said. "It doesn't necessarily have to be different or bigger pipes. It has to be technical solutions, and products that flow easier."
The project, whose other backers include the Patel Family Office and Saudi's AHQ Group, is part of a larger tide of capital flowing into Gulf oil infrastructure. Chevron is doubling down in Iraq. The UAE is building new pipelines and ports. On Monday, private equity giants Brookfield, Blackstone, and KKR signed a $16 billion lease on Kuwait's national pipeline network. "Security risks may be encouraging investment in more resilient infrastructure, rather than deterring it," said Salih Yilmaz, senior oil ******* yst at Bloomberg Intelligence.
The refinery project has plenty of hurdles ahead. But as refinery construction stalls out in the US and Europe, and a wider variety of crudes from Africa and elsewhere flow the Gulf, now is a good time to take the risk, Lakshmi Narayanan, Patel's vice-chair, told me: "Pre-conflict and post-conflict, Gulf countries have always been open [for energy investment], but now the market's sentiments are different."

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