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The year 2020 was one of upheaval worldwide and, for women’s cycling, it was the year the sport was irrevocably altered. Changes were put in place that set the sport down a road of rapid growth. It was the year the UCI implemented a minimum wage for those riding with WorldTeams, among other rules like mandatory live coverage for WorldTour races. The professionalization of women’s cycling has created an ecosystem of support roles around the athletes themselves, with sports agents emerging as key players in this transformation. As salaries and opportunities have increased, the need for professional representation has grown…
You have just returned home after a long day. As I collapse into bed, exhausted, my phone lights up. It’s a new post about political candidates from your favorite news blog, and you can’t resist. Once you start scrolling, you’ll be greeted with an endless stream of overwhelming content. Election season brings a flood of information: debates, political ads, news reports, and, unfortunately, an ever-increasing amount of pseudo-news. Dr. Brian Ott and Dr. Elizabeth Dudash Buskirk, professors of communications, media, journalism, and film at Missouri State University, shed light on pseudonews and its impact on our mental health. Understanding fake…
Parties and trick-or-treating can be fun for some animals, such as sociable dogs and cats who like attention, but they can be stressful for others.Getty Images Halloween is a fun celebration for many people, but the holiday can be a little too scary for pets if you don’t take precautions. Dr. Erin Ray, a clinical assistant professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, has some heedy advice for pet owners to best celebrate the spooky season with their furry friends. an unforgettable howl Wandering through haunted houses, cemeteries, and horror movie theaters, Halloween enthusiasts may crave…
Energy Transition Committee (ETC) latest publication: ‘NDC, NCQG and financing the transition’ LONDON, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Climate finance will be a key topic at COP29, with new collective quantitative targets being proposed, particularly for the flow of finance from high-income to low-income households. (NCQG) will be discussed. income country. However, the term “climate finance” is often used vaguely and broadly to cover several different challenges and priorities. Energy Transition Commission logo The Energy Transition Commission’s (ETC) latest publication ‘NDC, NCQG and transition financing’ therefore clarifies the nature and scale of the different types of financing required and brings…
Zacks Investment Research recently initiated coverage on Nova LifeStyle, Inc. NVFY and assigned a “neutral” recommendation to the company’s stock. The review comes amid mixed expectations for the company, which has made impressive progress in the field of modern furniture despite industry challenges. NVFY is based in California and designs and sells contemporary residential and commercial furniture. It operates through various subsidiaries, including Nova Furniture and Diamond Bar Outdoors. In the first half of 2024, Nova LifeStyle’s sales fell 20%, with revenue falling to $5.1 million from $6.3 million in the same period in 2023. Despite the revenue contraction, Nova…
Each product featured is independently selected by our editors and may include paid promotions. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our product review guidelines.Welcome to Show the Receipts. In this series, we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to do their work. No matter the task, we track every last penny from start to finish. Next up is a DIY remodel of the kitchen. Renovating your kitchen as a renter can seem like a hassle, especially when you consider the cost, potential damage to the property, and…
When it comes to her kids, Kylie Jenner makes her rules and priorities clear. The mother of two children, Stormi and Aia, with her ex-partner, rapper Travis Scott, has revealed the strict parenting rules she follows. The entrepreneur spoke to Elle and revealed that she doesn’t allow her children to use social media platforms. “When I share it with my kids, I want it to come from me or their father,” Jenner told the outlet, adding, “It’s not social for as long as possible.” The reality TV star said her daughter would come home knowing all the TikTok dances and…
Boeing announced its third-quarter results on Wednesday, with a net loss of more than $6 billion. The aircraft maker has been in trouble since the beginning of the year, starting with safety concerns when a Boeing 737 Max jet full of passengers lost a panel in flight. Despite this and a series of subsequent safety claims, a new analysis by MIT researchers shows that commercial flight is safer than ever. Since 1968, the global risk of death per flight has fallen by about half every decade, according to Arnold Barnett, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Jan…
Date and time: Thursday, October 24, 2024Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior announced today that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has downlisted the red-breasted woodpecker from endangered to endangered under the Endangered Species Act. This milestone is the culmination of 50 years of collaborative conservation efforts between the Department of the Interior, federal and state partners, tribes, the private sector, and individual landowners, resulting in The population of these remarkable birds has increased. Secretary Deb Haaland said: “The delisting of the red-cockaded woodpecker marks an important milestone in our nation’s commitment to biodiversity conservation. Through decades…
Yes, this is me enjoying my morning self-care with a luxurious pumpkin mask. It smelled like heaven.At the age of 54, I learned the importance of self-care.That means doing something good for your skin, soul, and overall health.So on Wednesday, when I took a sabbatical from work to get a facial at a new beauty spa in Stephenville, I didn’t feel the slightest bit guilty.Tamara DeLeon studied and qualified as an esthetician in California and is now dedicated to helping women (and men) look and feel their best.I called Tamara early Wednesday morning and was able to get an appointment…