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Harvard Sports Executives
A few weeks after her college graduation, Jessica Gelman ’97, M.B.A. ’02, landed in Israel, where she would spend a year playing Euro-League basketball. After her first practice, a reporter asked her “You went to Harvard, what are you doing here?” That question ate at her during her year there—should she try to play internationally…
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Massachusetts lawmakers fail to approve $250M in emergency shelter aid
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Legislature wrapped up its formal session for the year without a deal on a $2.8 billion spending bill that included hundreds of millions of dollars to address the state’s emergency shelters that are buckling under a crush of migrant and homeless families. Both the House and Senate bills would steer…
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Welcome to the Chanukah Gift Guide!
Editor’s note: This is the time of year when we share ideas for gifts large and small for family members, friends, colleagues, employees, children, grandchildren and service providers. We hope you find the pages ahead useful. As always, we are happy to highlight gifts from advertisers who are well known for their best-loved standards, most…
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US House panel opens probe into proposed FTC car buyer rule
WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) – A U.S. House committee said on Thursday it is investigating the Federal Trade Commission’s planned rules to require new consumer protections for car buyers that are sharply opposed by auto dealers. House Oversight Committee chair James Comer, a Republican, asked FTC Chair Lina Khan to turn over documents and answer…
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These Grillz Are Actually Good For Your Teeth
Grillz have been a staple in Black American communities for years. Popularized in hip-hop culture by entrepreneur Eddie Plein, they have become an integral part of wardrobes everywhere and can serve as a point of connection for fashion and beauty lovers alike. For years, the grillz space has remained relatively untouched, mostly allowing for customizations…
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Digital Retailing Tools Save Time in Car Buying, Improve Customer Satisfaction While Offering Dealers Opportunities to Create More Personalized Experiences
ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2023 – Nearly all car dealers currently using digital retailing tools claim it has positively impacted their business, especially in customer experience and satisfaction, according to Cox Automotive’s 2023 Digitization of Car Buying Study. Capturing data from shoppers, buyers, and franchise dealers, Cox Automotive’s latest research on the state of digital retailing…
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Social media and the youth mental health crisis
On this week’s 51%, we speak with Dr. Sophia Choukas-Bradley about the impacts of social media on teens and young adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 44 percent of teens reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in 2021, and one in five reported serious thoughts of suicide. Dr. Choukas-Bradley, a…
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This Phoenix restaurant was given the ‘People Love Us on Yelp’ recognition
The eatery opened just before the pandemic and credited regular customers for helping them stay open. PHOENIX — A family-run restaurant in central Phoenix was recognized this week as one of the highest-rated and best-reviewed businesses on Yelp. Zuki’s Pita, located on 19th Avenue south of Camelback Road, serves gyros, shish kabob, shawarma and beyond,…
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Minnesota hiring for new advisory council on African American health disparities
WCCO digital update: Morning of Nov. 16, 2023 WCCO digital update: Morning of Nov. 16, 2023 01:26 ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Health is hiring for a new state advisory council focusing on African American health outcomes. The MDH on Thursday said it would welcome applications from community members to serve on…
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A food writer celebrates the tastes of her hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Take a spin through your local grocery store, and with some creativity and the right guide, the ingredients you take home can transport you to another place entirely. Yewande Komolafe is someone who can show your belly the way to Nigeria. She grew up in the country’s biggest city, Lagos. Komolafe is a food writer…
