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Senate Democrats applaud $100 million in anti-violence funding
CHICAGO – Following the passage of the Illinois Senate Democrat-championed Reimagine Public Safety Act, $100 million in grants to advance anti-violence funding in Illinois was announced. “This round of funding will make a difference in the lives across some of the most vulnerable communities in the state,” said State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago). “The more programs we…
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Delta expecting more than 6 million customers over Thanksgiving | Here’s when travel will peak
Airlines and travel experts are expecting a very busy season. ATLANTA — Delta is expecting a very, very busy Thanksgiving travel period that could surpass even pre-Covid 2019 numbers. The company said in an email Monday that they expect to see 6.2-6.4 million customers flying through the Thanksgiving holiday period of last Friday, Nov. 17…
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Artificial intelligence in human resource management
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A detailed literature review published in the International Journal of Business Innovation and Research has looked at the interplay between artificial intelligence (AI) tools and human resource management (HRM). The review aims to provide clarity on the nuanced dynamics shaping the digital era. The term artificial intelligence, AI, has been used…
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Researchers still hazy on effect of intense wildfires on California wildlife
The unprecedented intensity of wildfires in past years means scientists are still unsure how animals like gray owls and wolverines will fare in the future. (CN) — Wildfire season is notoriously bad in California, but 2020 to 2021 was particularly awful. At the end of year, almost 10,000 different fires killed dozens of people and…
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For aging, looking at big picture more important than biomarkers
Dear Doctors: What does the term “biological age” refer to? How do you go about figuring out what your biological age is? I will turn 80 at the end of the year, am physically active and I eat a vegetarian diet. Is there anything else I should be doing to get “younger”? Dear Reader: When…
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People watch a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean satellite-carrying rocket launch, at a railway station in Seoul in August 2023
Kennewick, WA (99336) Today A mix of clouds and sun. High 48F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies. Low 29F. Winds light and variable. Updated: November 20, 2023 @ 12:22 pm
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Orlando pursues bids for redesign of Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
A plan to bring new life to a nearly 100-year-old theater downtown moved a step closer as the City of Orlando is seeking an architecture firm to lead the design of the redevelopment project. The city has opened the door to proposals aimed at repurposing the historic Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, at 401 W.…
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2023 Army vs. Navy Game: Midshipmen unveil ‘Silent Service’ uniforms for 124th meeting with Black Knights
Navy Football Navy has unveiled its custom uniforms for the annual game with Army as the rival service academies get set to meet for the 124th time. Monday, the Midshipmen revealed submarine-themed uniforms honoring the “Silent Service” which are set to be worn during the annual clash with the Black Knights. Every element of the uniform,…
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Park City approves diversity, mental health grants to local nonprofits
Earlier this year Park City opened applications for the contracts, which focus on mental health and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. A committee then scored the applications based on several variables, as nonprofits were asked to propose new or innovative programming. At its meeting Thursday, the Park City Council unanimously approved the committee’s funding recommendations.…
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From a premier in hot pink short shorts to the burkini — how fashion helped shape our history
From acts of political protest to tools of oppression, clothes — and the people who wore, designed or created them — have helped forge the story of Australia. This is the role fashion played in six of the country’s history-making moments. Daring Annette Kellerman Annette Kellerman shocked people with her swimsuit.(Supplied: Sears Studio/NPG) To start,…
