Major League Baseball (MLB) leadership is no longer considering holding a game inside a national park, according to a letter commissioner Robert Manfred sent to officials in Teton county, Wyoming, on Thursday in what could be the league's biggest swing-and-a-miss off the diamond.
On 26 September, the Washington Post reported that MLB had reached out to the White House about staging a one-day game at Grand Teton national park in Wyoming. Teton county describes itself as a "a year-round resort community" and sits within the Jackson Hole valley. It's also a habitat for grizzly bears, osprey, bison and more.
News of MLB's outreach to the federal government quickly sparked concern about the impact that erecting a field and the infrastructure to hold spectators could have on the natural landscape and habitat of scores of wildlife that call the 310,000-acre (125,500-hectare) park home.
In the letter, Manfred noted that MLB had held games at places like the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina and the nation's oldest Negro Leagues stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. He added that MLB staff had been doing their due diligence to see whether a game at Grand Teton was possible and to evaluate the potential environmental impact.
"Since the story was reported, it has become clear that the local community does not want us to continue Grand Teton national park as a potential site," Manfred wrote.

#park #national

The Jacksonville Jaguars are hosting a month-long celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month throughout September, launching community outreach programs and student-athlete recognition under the banner "Somos DUUUVAL."
The initiative addresses the growth of the Hispanic and Latino community in Northeast Florida through youth sports, literacy outreach, and leadership initiatives.
Adriel Rocha, the Jaguars vice president of community impact and youth development, emphasized the initiative's focus on community service and culture. "Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder of the rich culture, contributions and leadership of the Hispanic community and through Somos DUUUVAL, the Jaguars strive to celebrate and strengthen that spirit in Jacksonville," Rocha said. "Through a month-long series of initiatives for the Hispanic community, we are harnessing the power of service to strengthen connections and make a lasting difference in this community."
As part of the initiative, Jaguars PREP, the foundation's youth programming branch, partnered with Ticketmaster and Farah & Farah to host two youth football camps focused on athletics and leadership skills.
Nearly 350 students in third through fifth grades at BridgePrep Academy and Englewood Elementary School are participating.

#hispanic #month #heritage #somos

Hannah McNair is hyping up Houston Texans fans ahead of the 2026 NFL campaign. McNair, who is married to principal owner Cal McNair, serves as the Chief Community Officer and Vice President of the Houston Texans Foundation.
In a recent video, it looks like she's taking community outreach to a new level.
McNair was spotted mingling with some fans when she showcased her love of Houston by breaking out the iconic Southside dance. The dance was created by the 1997 Houston hip-hop anthem "Southside," by Lil Keke.
Once she broke out the move and went viral, the internet and Texans fanbase lost its collective mind.
MORE: Predicting the AFC playoff teams ahead of the 2026-2027 NFL season

#community #fans

The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is awarded annually to the college football player "who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement." It is named after former Florida Gator Heisman-winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel, not just for what he did on the field, but for what he also embodied off the field.
The Award was designed by well-known Florida sculptor W. Stanley Proctor and has been around since 2005. Ohio State has had one winner of the award, former defensive tackle Joel Penton, in just the second year the Wuerffel Trophy was handed out in 2006.
The Buckeyes have another chance with the release of the Wuerffel Trophy preseason watch list that was unveiled last week because safety Jaylen McClain was one of the names appearing. McClain is entering his junior season and is expected to be a big part of the defense as a starting safety in 2026. He was an All-Big Ten selection last year and should have a chance at an All-American-type season this fall.
Off the field, McClain has looked to serve others. He started the not-for-profit  Everyday Legends Foundation, dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening underserved communities. Additionally, this summer, McClain put on the inaugural  Jaylen McClain Youth Football Camp, which focused on leadership, skill-building, and confidence for young athletes.  He has also been an active volunteer in seasonal outreach efforts, including holiday toy drives and Thanksgiving turkey donation initiatives.
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy will be presented and awarded along with a whole host of other awards during ESPN's Home Depot College Football Awards show on December 11.

#wuerffel #allstate #Florida

The entry deadline for the 2026 Charleston Senior Men's City Championship is 5 p.m. Aug. 21. The tournament will be played Sept. 11-13 at Charleston Municipal Golf Course.
The tournament is open to male amateurs 50 and older who have resided in Charleston, Berkeley or Dorchester counties as of Aug. 21.
There are three divisions — Senior Championship for ages 50-59 playing from the white tees; Super Senior Championship for ages 60-69 playing from the gold tees; and Super Super Senior Championship for ages 70-plus playing from the red tees. The tournament will be flighted after 36 holes.
Matt Wood is the defending champion, having won his second City Senior ****** le in 2025 with a score of 220, one shot better than Matt Laydon. Tadd Brown won the Super Senior division in a playoff with Tony Morelli and Sean McAvoy after the three tied at 227. John Frye shot 219 and scored a three-shot victory over Warren Peper in the Super Super Seniors division.
Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach will hold its 33rd annual golf tournament and second annual Ralph Mastrangelo Golf Classic Sept. 21 at Crooked Oaks on Seabrook Island Club. Proceeds from the tournament directly benefit Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach's programs and services, which provide food ****** istance, healthcare, education, employment support, and emergency resources to thousands of neighbors across the Lowcountry each year.

#playing

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Outreach to small businesses looking to bid on public jobs has only gotten easier, says Teresa Maxwell.
The DBE compliance officer for Skanska Civil's West region got her start as a receptionist, when paper and snail mail was the common practice for contacting potential subcontractors.
Now, Maxwell says the systems Skanska has in place for its in-house diverse business enterprise outreach program — not to be confused with the Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program — better enabled it to hit small business contracting goals on a $380 million Los Angeles International Airport project.
Here, Maxwell talks with Construction Dive about hitting goals on the Los Angeles World Airports Roadways, Utilities and Enabling job, the state of small business outreach and the impact of evolving federal certifications.

#maxwell #outreach #angeles #daily

Amid backlash for supporting Perez Hilton in his mental health crisis, Jared Padalecki replied with just three words. The "Supernatural" actor drew criticism online after showing solidarity with the media personality. Padalecki has since clarified his intentions, explaining that the message was about empathy and concern for well-being.
Jared Padalecki is distancing himself from controversial gossip blogger Perez Hilton. According to Entertainment Weekly, the Walker actor reached out to Hilton over the weekend. The outreach came after Hilton was hospitalized on Tuesday, August 4, following an incident on a TikTok livestream where he appeared to injure himself.
Padalecki has spoken candidly in the past about his own mental health challenges, and he leaned on that experience while offering words of encouragement to Hilton on social media.
Padalecki took to X on Saturday, August 8, to write, "Hey PerezHilton. Just wanted to reach out and let you know that you're in my thoughts. This 'being human' is a strange thing. Exhilarating. Exhausting. Fast. Slow. Wonderful…. And… at times… awful. I hope you are trying as best as you can to be kind to yourself right now."
"Please surround yourself with the love and support that all humans deserve. This too shall pass. You got this," concluded the 44-year-old.

#hilton #Health #actor

Miivo AI (TSX-V:MIVO) has highlighted growth in users, recurring revenue and product offerings in the first half of 2026 following the launch of three AI products aimed at helping businesses automate functions including financial ***** ysis, lead generation and customer insights.
The company said it acquired more than 3,000 users during the six-month period, while average subscriber time spent on its platform increased significantly. Miivo also said it has helped businesses increase sales and acquire new customers, while expanding its base of recurring-revenue customers.
The company launched its Business Intelligence product, which integrates with accounting software to provide real-time dashboards covering revenue, cash flow, margins, operational performance and key performance indicators. The product also identifies potential risks and recommends actions aimed at improving profitability.
Its AI Lead Generation product identifies potential business-to-business customers, scores prospects against an ideal customer profile, enriches contact information, drafts personalized outreach emails and tracks campaigns.
Miivo also launched Reputation & Customer Insights, which monitors reviews and mentions across platforms including Google Reviews, Instagram and Reddit. The product ***** yzes customer sentiment, generates AI-written response drafts for businesses to review and publish, and provides internal recommendations based on customer feedback.

#product #revenue #customers #Insights

Oil industry executives and White House officials, rattled by President Donald Trump's growing criticisms of the sector, are making a renewed push to head off any move by the administration to curb U.S. petroleum exports, three people familiar with the effort said.
Industry representatives said the outreach extends to officials on the White House Domestic Policy Council, the National Energy Dominance Council, the Energy Department and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and comes as Trump has shown increasing frustration with stubbornly high fuel prices that could prove a drag on Republicans' chances to keep control of Congress in this November's elections.
"There's an all-hands-on-deck from industry and inside the administration to stave it off," said an energy industry executive who was granted anonymity to describe discussions. White House officials haven't formally pitched the idea, "but everyone knows Trump's gonna Trump," this person added.
The White House maintains that export restrictions are not under consideration.
"While the President and his entire energy team have taken several actions to mitigate temporary disruptions to the energy market, the Administration has been quite clear: there is no plan to implement restrictions on oil and gas exports," White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers said in a statement.

#white #House #industry

By Nupur Anand
NEW YORK, Aug 5 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is urging corporate leaders to join a U.S.-focused industry group to address risks posed by AI, as corporate America rapidly adopts the developing technology, two sources familiar with ‌the matter said.
Dimon has personally reached out to CEOs of other large and major regional banks and IT companies to enlist them ‌in the initiative, which he is expanding from a group that JPM helped found called the Alliance for Critical Infrastructure, the sources said.
The ACI and Dimon have also communicated with other prospective members in an effort to schedule calls in August to discuss collaboration, the sources said.
The outreach, which started in July, includes over 40 companies spanning financial services, energy, water, utilities, telecommunications, airlines, railroads and other critical infrastructure industries that rely heavily on technology, the sources said. The ACI has not disclosed results of the effort so far.

#dimon #critical #corporate #Companies

By Akash Sriram
Aug 1 (Reuters) - ****** eX's first earnings call as a public company may be expected to focus on AI spending and profits from its Starlink satellite communications network, but many retail investors have other ‌things on their minds.
Taking a page from Elon Musk's other big company, Tesla, newly public rocket maker ****** eX ‌has opened an online venue for investors to ask questions ahead of a call about results that is expected to feature Musk. Users can submit questions and vote on which ones will be answered, creating a list ranked by popularity.
Among the most popular shareholder questions submitted ahead of Tuesday's call were requests for more footage of Starship's Human Landing System, the vehicle designed to carry astronauts to the moon for NASA's Artemis program next year.
Investors also asked whether Asteroid, ****** eX's recently unveiled Shiba Inu mascot, celebrated with a $35 plush toy, could ‌take on a larger role in education, ⁠children's charities and outreach.

#company #expected

By Akash Sriram
Aug 1 (Reuters) - ****** eX's first earnings call as a public company may be expected to focus on AI spending and profits from its Starlink satellite communications network, but many retail investors have other ‌things on their minds.
Taking a page from Elon Musk's other big company, Tesla, newly public rocket maker ****** eX ‌has opened an online venue for investors to ask questions ahead of a call about results that is expected to feature Musk. Users can submit questions and vote on which ones will be answered, creating a list ranked by popularity.
Among the most popular shareholder questions submitted ahead of Tuesday's call were requests for more footage of Starship's Human Landing System, the vehicle designed to carry astronauts to the moon for NASA's Artemis program next year.
Investors also asked whether Asteroid, ****** eX's recently unveiled Shiba Inu mascot, celebrated with a $35 plush toy, could ‌take on a larger role in education, ⁠children's charities and outreach.

#call

Progressive groups celebrated a major victory when 29-year-old Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros ousted 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st Congressional District in June. But the Democratic primary upset heightened safety concerns among Denver's Jewish leaders, who warn her sharp rhetoric will fuel antisemitic hostility and violence in their city.
Local Jewish leaders told Fox News Digital that Kiros has left many in the community on edge because of her controversial comments — including describing the Oct. 7 attacks as "inevitable," refusing to label a local firebombing as antisemitic, and accusing Israel of genocide and apartheid.
In the hours after Kiros claimed victory, Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield, director of the Jewish Outreach Initiative in Denver, wrote on social media that he felt fearful knowing that many of his neighbors seemed to support the kind of anti-Israel rhetoric Kiros campaigned on. After his post was met with a barrage of antisemitic comments, Lehrfield published an op-ed explaining how for observant Jews like himself, just wearing a yarmulke down the streets in Denver now feels like a dangerous thing to do.
Just 24 hours after publishing his op-ed, those fears became a reality.
Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Kiros defeated incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., in the Democratic primary.

#kiros #democratic #antisemitic #june

HETAUDA, Nepal (AP) — She paces the side of the darkened highway in central Nepal, just enough light from the trucks roaring past to illuminate her painted face to the men rolling in on rickshaws and motorbikes. She knows that every stranger who pays for her body could end her life. But she also knows their money is the only thing preventing her death.
This spot, littered in condom wrappers and fringed by jungle, is familiar to her. Rubi Lama once came here not as a **** worker, but as an aid worker who helped **** workers.
For nine years, Lama — who is transgender — had devoted her life to conducting HIV outreach in Nepal's marginalized communities, including the LGBTQ+ **** workers who wait by this highway each night. But after the United States slashed its foreign aid funding last year, Lama and more than 280,000 aid workers worldwide found themselves out of a job.
Much has been written about the devastating impacts the U.S. foreign aid cuts have had on the millions of people the funding once helped. Far less is known about the impacts on the helpers themselves.
In impoverished Nepal, where a conservative culture leaves openly transgender people with few legal job options, the impact on aid workers' lives was particularly crushing. Starving and scared, Lama and around 100 other LGBTQ+ aid workers left jobless by the funding cuts have turned to **** work to survive, walking the streets alongside the very people they once fought so hard to help.

#nepal #once

A group of students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Charlotte Region received a once-in-a-lifetime basketball experience Thursday as the Charlotte Hornets launched a new initiative aimed at inspiring young people across the Carolinas.
The event, held at Northridge Middle School, marked the kickoff of the Hornets' "Bee Ball for All" youth initiative, part of the team's broader Impacting the Carolinas community outreach efforts.
Students spent the day learning basketball fundamentals, teamwork and leadership while getting the chance to interact with Hornets staff and franchise legend Muggsy Bogues.
"I think it's very surreal and cool because I get to play with the Hornets, and the Hornets is a big basketball team," said fourth-grader Jaxxon Darling.
ALSO READ: Muggsy Bogues' basketball tournament promotes mental health awareness for young athletes

#muggsy #young

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava enters the 2026 season as one of the top signal callers in college football. However, the accolades that Maiava has received go beyond the field of play.
This week, Maiava was nominated for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Much of Maiava's nomination is due to the youth football camp that he hosted in his home state of Hawaii this spring.
"For Maiava, giving back to the community that raised him is deeply personal," USC wrote in a press release. "In June of 2026, he returned to Honolulu's Pālolo Valley where he hosted a free youth football clinic for more than 350 local children ages 6 to 14, transforming a day of football instruction into a meaningful event centered on mentorship, inspiration and opportunity. Throughout the clinic, Maiava taught football fundamentals while emphasizing teamwork, perseverance and the importance of believing in yourself despite adversity, drawing from his own journey from the Pālolo Valley to the highest levels of the sport. Extending his impact beyond the field, proceeds from event t-shirt sales were donated to Aloha 1st Athletics, a local nonprofit dedicated to leadership, character development and mental health support through sports, reinforcing his commitment to investing in the next generation and strengthening the community that shaped him. Above all, Maiava encouraged attendees to lead with integrity, make a positive impact on those around them and pursue excellence in football, academics, faith and everyday life.
"Beyond his work in Hawaii, Maiava has consistently dedicated his time to serving communities throughout Los Angeles, partnering with organizations focused on food insecurity, youth development and community outreach. He has volunteered multiple times with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, helping sort and pack thousands of pounds of fresh produce for families in need, including supporting relief efforts for residents displaced by the January 2025 wildfires.
"On the field, USC returns the nation's top quarterback in Maiava. The 2025 All-Big Ten Third Team quarterback led the nation with a 91.2 QBR and has 31 career starts. As USC's starting quarterback, Maiava started in all 13 games for the Trojans in 2025. He completed 265-of-403 passes (65.8%) for 3,711 yards and 24 TDs with 10 INTs, plus he rushed for 157 yards on 54 carries (2.9 avg.) and 6 TDs. He also recorded 1 tackle and 1 forced fumble (one of two quarterbacks in the FBS to do so in 2025).

#team #hawaii

NEW DELHI (AP) — Supporters of India's youth-led ******* roach movement clashed with police Monday as thousands of them tried to march to Parliament to demand the education minister's resignation, while the government appeared to make its first outreach to the movement's leaders.
Police fired tear gas and charged at protesters with batons after demonstrators tried to breach security barricades surrounding the protest site in central New Delhi, marking one of the most serious confrontations yet in the movement's campaign against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
Delhi Police said the march had not been authorized and that restrictions were needed to maintain law and order around Parliament during the monsoon session, which began Monday.
The crowd at Jantar Mantar, a designated site for protests just a few kilometers from Parliament, included students, professionals and families with young children. Many carried backpacks with water and food, expecting a long day, while others waved Indian flags. Police urged protesters to disperse over loudspeakers, as the crowd chanted slogans against the education minister and Modi.
The ******* roach Janta Party emerged in May after the Supreme Court chief justice compared some unemployed young people to "cockroaches" during an unrelated hearing. Supporters embraced the remark, turning it into a satirical movement that has attracted millions of followers on social media.

The Ohio State Buckeyes stretched their aggressive recruiting outreach to California in recent years. It's how the Buckeyes reeled in five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. and past star quarterback CJ Stroud.
Now the Buckeyes have their eyes set on someone comparable to the latter. Especially one hailing from Stroud's home region.
Stroud dominated the prep competition out of Rancho Cucamonga High in California's Inland Empire. The "I.E" has emerged as quite the quarterback hot spot since Stroud. Washington Commanders QB and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner from LSU Jayden Daniels represents one more QB from that region, who was once offered by the Buckeyes too out of Cajon High in San Bernardino.
Now the Buckeyes are rising as the favorite to land this ultra-talented passer. But must fight off Alabama and a reported late surge from Big Ten rival Oregon.
Four-star for the class of 2028 Josiah Boyd is emerging as a potential future Buckeye. The 6-foot-4 dual-threat stars for Vista del Lago High down in Moreno Valley.

We recently compiled a list of the 11 Most Undervalued Pharma Stocks to Invest In. GSK plc (NYSE:GSK) is one of the most undervalued stocks in the pharma sector.
TheFly reported on May 7 that GSK launched a public health awareness initiative under its Ask2BSure campaign, introducing Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell as campaign advocates to promote education around meningococcal disease, also known as meningitis. The effort encourages parents to better understand infection risks and discuss vaccination with healthcare providers.
The campaign includes an educational video ****** led The Mening-Itinerary, which illustrates everyday teen environments such as dorms, gyms, and social gatherings where bacterial transmission may occur. The content also highlights survivor experiences and aims to address gaps in parental awareness about disease risk and prevention. The initiative is designed to strengthen public understanding of meningitis and support informed vaccination decisions through storytelling and outreach.
Expanding its global commercial footprint, on May 11, GSK plc (NYSE:GSK) entered into an exclusive strategic collaboration with Sino Biopharmaceutical’s subsidiary Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group to accelerate the launch and commercialization of bepirovirsen in mainland China. Bepirovirsen is an investigational first-in-class therapy for chronic hepatitis B and is currently under priority regulatory review in China. The partnership combines GSK’s research and development capabilities with CTTQ’s established liver disease franchise and extensive hospital access network across thousands of medical centers.
Under the agreement, CTTQ will manage importation, distribution, and promotional activities in China, while GSK retains global regulatory, safety, and medical oversight responsibilities. The collaboration also includes potential evaluation of select early-stage ****** ets for future partnership opportunities beyond China.

Nine industry leaders including Hyundai Motor Group sign landmark hydrogen MOU...

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 May 2026 - At the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 today (May 18), nine pioneering companies from Korea, the Chinese Mainland, France, and Hong Kong - including Hyundai Motor Group - signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on hydrogen ecosystem building, marking a major step toward advancing the city’s green economy.
At the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 today (May 18), nine pioneering companies from Korea, the Chinese Mainland, France, and Hong Kong - including Hyundai Motor Group - signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding on hydrogen ecosystem building, marking a major step toward advancing the city’s green economy. Photo shows (from left) Senior Vice President (Sustainability) for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), Ms Olivia To; the Director-General of Investment Promotion of InvestHK, Ms Alpha Lau; Executive Vice President and Head of Energy & Hydrogen Policy Sub-Division at Hyundai Motor Group, Mr Seung Kyu-shin; Deputy Minister for Territorial and Urban Policy at Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea, Mr Jeong Eui-kyung; the Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech & Sustainability of InvestHK, Mr King Leung; and Senior Vice President, Transport, Logistics and Industrials of InvestHK, Ms Bonnie Ho, at the symposium.
This multi-party signing was officiated by Deputy Minister for Territorial and Urban Policy at Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea, Mr Jeong Eui-kyung; the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong; the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying; and the Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), Ms Alpha Lau.
At the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 today (May 18), nine pioneering companies from Korea, the Chinese Mainland, France, and Hong Kong - including Hyundai Motor Group - signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding on hydrogen ecosystem building, marking a major step toward advancing the city’s green economy. Photo shows the Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong, Ms Alpha Lau, delivering a speech.
Spearheaded by Hyundai Motor Group, the MOU establishes a collaborative framework to build a comprehensive, self-sustaining hydrogen ecosystem in Hong Kong, targeted to be fully operational by the end of 2030. The collaboration will prioritise the development of waste-to-hydrogen technologies to convert landfill gas into clean energy, along with an immediate focus on piloting a liquefied hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. To enable full value chain integration, it also targets the deployment of customised hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles, including tour and airport shuttle buses.

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