by Mary Spiller April 27, 2025 Good will speak in front of an estimated 2,000-plus ODU undergraduates. Actress and director Meagan Good, 43, has been chosen to speak at Old Dominion University’s 142nd Commencement ceremonies on May 9 and 10. Held in Norfolk, Virginia, the celebrations will also feature remarks from John Ford, professor of Marketing and International Business, Eminent Scholar, and Haislip Rohrer Fellow at ODU. The president of ODU, Brian O. Hemphill, said in a statement, “We are honored to welcome Meagan Good to Old Dominion University.” He continued, “The Class of 2025 has worked hard to get…
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Danielle Waterfield was fired, rehired and fired again from her job at CHIPS for America, part of the Department of Commerce. Now, she fears her health insurance was cut off weeks ago, even though she was told otherwise. Andrea Hsu/NPR hide caption toggle caption Andrea Hsu/NPR Danielle Waterfield was already dealing with the shock and disappointment of being fired from a job she loved. An attorney recruited to the Commerce Department’s CHIPS for America program in 2023, Waterfield had felt she was part of something monumental, something that would move the country forward: rebuilding America’s semiconductor industry. Instead, nearly two…
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Image by Alora Griffiths It’s easy to get swept away by the promise of a “miracle” diet. The ads are everywhere: Lose 20 pounds in two weeks! Melt fat effortlessly! Transform your body in 30 days! But what these diets often don’t tell you is that the faster the weight drops off, the more your metabolism could be taking a serious hit behind the scenes. In fact, many extreme diets that look miraculous at first are quietly setting you up for long-term weight gain, hormonal imbalances, energy crashes, and a metabolic slowdown that can take years to repair. Here’s a…
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The stage is set for the 2025 NFL Draft. Starting on Thursday night, the entire incoming class of rookies will begin to learn where they will start their professional football journeys, and we here at SB Nation will follow along from Cam Ward — expected to be the first player drafted by the Tennessee Titans — all the way to “Mr. Irrelevant” on Saturday night. While Ward is expected to come off the board first to the Titans, what happens after that remains a mystery. The Cleveland Browns seem to be locking in on Travis Hunter Jr. with the No.…
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When I first stepped into the portals of G2, I experienced an earnest desire to learn, grow and align with my job role and responsibilities.
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Buying durable and safe playground equipment for parks from reputable manufacturers that focus on long-term quality and child wellbeing can make a huge impact on your community. These structures should withstand heavy use and harsh weather while meeting national safety standards. The robust play structures will help keep your kids safe while they are being active and having fun. Features like slip-resistant surfaces and age-appropriate heights reduce the risk of injury and promote confident, active play. Innovative and safe playground equipment is also really important in child development as it supports coordination and problem-solving through movement and exploration. Secure…
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BOYNEXTDOOR during the 2025 FIBA Volleyball Men’s World Championship appointment ceremony at the HYBE headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. K-pop group has been named Global Celebrity Ambassadors for the Philippines’ hosting of the event. SEOUL — Filipino fans will experience the best of both worlds when two of the country’s beloved passions–volleyball and K-pop–come together on the opening night of the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship on September 12. BOYNEXTDOOR will headline the opening ceremony of the Philippines’ historic hosting of the Men’s Volleyball World Championship. Article continues after this advertisement The group was unveiled as the Global Celebrity…
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Obesity places immense strain on the joints, making traditional weight-bearing exercises difficult and often painful for those who want to lose weight. Beyond physical-related ailments to obesity, many obese individuals avoid exercising in public because they feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. Here’s where water aerobics comes in. Research has found that it’s an effective way to help lose weight in a healthy, safe environment. That’s because the buoyancy of water alleviates the impact, allowing obese individuals to move freely and exercise without the same risk of injury they would face compared to land-based exercises. Water-Based Exercise Helps Obese Adults Lose Fat…
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Google’s parent company, Alphabet, reported better-than-expected Q1 2025 results on Thursday, April 24, posting solid performance across Cloud, Ads, and Search. Shares jumped as much as 4.3% as markets reopened Friday, adding $75 billion to the company’s market value.