With Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong returning to the court and Geno Auriemma coming back to the sidelines, UConn is widely expected to once again contend for the national championship in women’s college basketball next year. Even with Paige Bueckers off to the WNBA, the Huskies are still armed with the winningest coach in the sport, perhaps the best shooter in the sport in Fudd, and a versatile do-it-all forward in Strong who seems to have an unlimited amount of potential. A healthy Caroline Ducharme will be back for UConn too, as will other key contributors like KK Arnold, Ashlynn…
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A bill that would ban fluoride from Florida’s public drinking water is heading to the governor’s desk. Romain Costaseca/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Romain Costaseca/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images Florida is poised to ban fluoride from its drinking water under new legislation passed by state lawmakers. The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk for a signature. If signed, Florida would become the second state after Utah to ban fluoride from its public water supply. DeSantis has called water fluoridation “forced medication.” His office did not comment on whether DeSantis would sign the measure.…
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by Kandiss Edwards April 30, 2025 John Hope Bryant shares tips that help renters gain financial stability and help landlords profit with compassion. John Hope Bryant, founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, recently shared his rent-to-own strategies, which he believes provide tenants “dignity, opportunity, and grace.” Bryant continues to lead efforts to bridge the racial wealth gap by promoting financial literacy and increasing Black home ownership. The financial guru outlined a compassionate and uplifting plan to help renters not only build their credit scores but also prepare for potential financial hardship. The entrepreneur was, at one time, the “largest minority owner of single-family rental…
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Image by Julius Yls Retirement is often painted as the ultimate reward: a time to travel, relax, and enjoy the fruits of decades of hard work. But for many, the so-called “golden years” turn out to be far more stressful and uncertain than expected. Rising costs, health challenges, and emotional adjustments can cast a long shadow over what’s supposed to be the most carefree chapter of life. If you’re approaching retirement (or already there), understanding what could go wrong is the first step to protecting yourself. Let’s dive into six often-overlooked reasons why your golden years might not be as…
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Most people feel personally and emotionally connected to the small businesses in their communities, but they underestimate how widespread small businesses are on a broader scale. That’s according to a new report released Wednesday by digital marketing and automation platform Constant Contact. The report gathered responses from over 8,000 people in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Only 19% of U.S. respondents correctly identified that there were 33 million small businesses in the U.S. Many respondents underestimated the number “by millions,” the report noted. Meanwhile, more than two in five Americans said they would feel “devastated” if their…
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Filipinos must be confused by the apparent mixed signals brought about by several political survey results released recently. In a survey conducted by Pulse Asia Research from March 23 to 29, Vice President Sara Duterte garnered the highest rating among top public officials. She obtained an approval rating of 59 percent and a trust rating of 61 percent. In contrast, President Marcos’ approval rating and trust rating were both at 25 percent. Article continues after this advertisement In a more recent survey conducted by OCTA Research from April 2 to 5, Marcos’ trust rating was still at 60 percent, although…
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While unboxing a new shampoo tailored specifically for Indian hair types, I couldn’t help but marvel at the thought and precision of its creation, from the ingredients to the packaging and even the marketing. It made me realize that bringing such a product to market isn’t easy. It requires careful planning, coordination, and an efficient process.
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A harsh reality of WNBA training camp is that most draftees and undrafted signees will not make their teams’ opening-day rosters. Although WNBA rosters have a limit of 12 players, most teams keep their rosters to 11 players to have more cap space flexibility. With 18 players usually signed at the beginning of training camp, teams usually cut about 7 players over the two-week training camp period. Often, that means anywhere from 8-10 players are competing for 1-2 roster spots at the end of the day. When cuts start being made to training camp teams, they happen fast. Coaches are…
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AI video generators are having a moment. Tools like Synthesia, Veed, HeyGen, Canva, and Colossyan Creator are changing how teams create video. Anyone can generate a polished, avatar-led video in minutes — no actors, studios, or editors needed. And the hype is justified as these tools deliver, for the most part. But a different narrative lies beneath the surface of glowing product pages and five-star reviews. After analyzing 1,236 verified G2 reviews across these five AI video platforms, I surfaced four data-backed insights that challenge common product narratives. These are usage patterns, unmet needs, and friction points drawn from real…
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I have finally gotten my recumbent back on the road in electric-assist mode. This turned out to be quite an odyssey. I pursued two parallel approaches. First I tried to fix the wheel with broken spokes It turns out you can get custom spoke lengths online so I got replacements in 228 mm. Then I swapped out the five broken spokes with new ones, and tried to tighten them by feel so they matched their neighbors.The wheel appeared pretty true so I took it for a ride to try it out. It was badly out of round, meaning there was…