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Draft night update: The Titans made it official. At 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, they selected Miami (FL) quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick. The 2025 NFL Draft gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 24, but we already know the first player that will come off the board. Unexpected things do happen, but the Tennessee Titans are expected to pick Miami (FL) quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick. Thanks to the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement, we can figure out the general structure of Ward’s rookie contract. He won’t sign it immediately, but…
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Etsy has rolled out a series of new tools and features aimed at enhancing the seller experience as part of its Spring 2025 platform update. The changes, now live across Etsy.com and the Etsy Seller app, focus on improved listing capabilities, streamlined shop management, and upgraded support and advertising tools for sellers. Enhanced Listing Creation Tools Sellers using the Etsy Seller app can now take advantage of new photo tools designed to improve the speed and ease of listing creation. These tools include background photo processing for uninterrupted work, advanced photo editing capabilities, and the ability to create and save…
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Until recently, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists were known primarily as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. But today, these drugs have transformed into a major player in weight loss therapy. Moreover, they are on the verge of reshaping the entire healthcare landscape. From treating obesity to possibly impacting neurodegenerative diseases and addiction disorders, the latest research on GLP-1 drugs offers insights that extend far beyond blood sugar control. As the popularity of GLP-1 medications continues to rise, so does scientific curiosity around their broader potential. With new clinical trials, global regulatory approvals, and increasing investment from the pharmaceutical industry,…
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by Sharelle Burt April 23, 2025 The same lawyers were part of a DOJ group that refused to sign off on Adams’ bribery case dismissal in February Three federal prosecutors who worked on New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption investigation chose to resign, while on administrative leave, rather than agreeing to any wrongdoing from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) as a precondition for their return, ABC News reports. In a stern letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, the prosecution trio, comprising of Celia V. Cohen, Andrew Rohrbach, and Derek Wikstrom, accused him of pressuring them to falsely express regret and admit…
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FILE PHOTO: A road leads to an open-cut mine in the area known as the Pilbara region located in the north-west of Western Australia, September 5, 2016. REUTERS/David Gray SYDNEY, Australia — Australia will stockpile critical minerals in a new strategic reserve, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, as nations scramble to source rare earths and coveted metals outside China. Mining superpower Australia sits on bulging deposits of lithium, nickel and cobalt — metals used in everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. Article continues after this advertisement But most of this boon is sold as raw ore to processing factories…
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Waking up feeling exhausted, struggling to stay awake during the day or being told you snore loudly might seem like minor annoyances. But what if these seemingly harmless issues were actually signs of a serious health condition? If this sounds familiar, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be silently disrupting your sleep. OSA affects nearly a billion people between ages 30 and 69 worldwide.1 Many mistake their symptoms for harmless snoring or everyday fatigue, ignoring the deeper toll it takes on their body and mind. Left untreated, sleep apnea can contribute to serious health risks that impact your performance, overall health…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most leaders believe they’re giving helpful feedback. But too often, what they think is constructive comes across as demoralizing, ineffective or outright damaging. The difference? The best leaders don’t just give feedback — they coach, communicate with care, and create an environment where employees feel seen, heard and valued. Gallup and Workhuman research shows that employees who receive valuable feedback are five times more engaged and 57% less likely to experience burnout. Yet too many leaders fall into the trap of delivering feedback in a way that crushes morale instead of driving…
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Image by Francois Le Nguyen Online shopping has made life incredibly convenient. Click a few buttons, and your order is at your doorstep in days. But this convenience comes with a cost. Not every product (or seller) is what it seems, and more often than not, consumers are left disappointed, misled, or downright scammed. As the e-commerce world explodes with options, it’s becoming harder to tell the difference between value and overpriced garbage. And make no mistake. There are retailers out there profiting handsomely from poor quality. Some flood the market with trendy, cheap products that barely last beyond a…
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This post is part of a series sponsored by Expert Insured. Accounting is often one of the most challenging aspects of managing an MGA or wholesaler operation. Built on 15 years of proven use by insurance professionals, Expert Insured’s accounting module was designed with the unique requirements of MGAs in mind. Recently refactored in .NET Core, the accounting system has been re-engineered for enhanced scalability, configurability, and security, featuring multi-factor authentication and single sign-on (SSO). With Selectsys Tech’s extensive experience, the system meets the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and usability. An Accounting Solution for Insurance Professionals Unlike generic accounting…