Duke’s coronation was all but written late in the second half against Houston in the 2025 men’s Final Four. The Blue Devils led by 14 points with just over eight minutes left, putting the program on the doorstep of the national championship game. Duke’s talent advantage was overwhelming: Cooper Flagg was living up to the generational hype with a brilliant performance, Kon Knueppel knocked down outside shots to show why he’s a lottery pick, and Khaman Maluach towered over everyone on the court to show why he’s one, too. Duke’s latest freshman super team was too good to fail. Just…
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The Kansas Department of Commerce has introduced a new grant program aimed at enhancing the appearance and economic appeal of downtown districts across the state. The Supporting Innovative Growth through New Signage (SIGNS) grant, launched today, will provide $250,000 in total funding to support high-quality, creative signage projects for retail and commercial businesses. The SIGNS grant is open to a wide range of applicants, including businesses, building owners, municipalities, Main Street organizations, economic development groups, chambers of commerce, foundations, tribal organizations, and other nonprofit community entities. Funding awards will range from $1,000 to $50,000, with a cash match required based…
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While researching investments like stocks and mutual funds, you’ve probably come across terms like alpha and beta. These two measurements are among the many essential factors that help investors understand the risk and performance related to an investment, so it’s important for investors to learn how they can use them to their advantage. Alpha is used to measure the amount of excess returns generated by an investment relative to its benchmark, meanwhile beta tells us about the level of volatility in the fund relative to the market. All of this might sound technical right now, but don’t worry! By the…
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(From left) Buboy Villar and Angillyn Gorens. Images: Screengrab from YouTube/GMA Network, Facebook/Angillyn Gorens Even though Buboy Villar stressed that he is doing his best to provide financial support to his two children with ex-girlfriend Angillyn Gorens, Villar admitted that he has been struggling to fulfill his required amount due to financial-related concerns. Villar revealed during a “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” interview on Friday, April 4, that he and Gorens agreed that he would provide financial support worth P120,000 every month to their children but he struggled in giving his share due to job insecurity during the height of…
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At some point, everyone needs a little extra money. Maybe you need to pay essential bills or cover a surprise expense. Your dog gets sick, your roof starts leaking, you’re closing on a new home — the scenarios are endless, but the situation is common: You need money fast. Waiting for a traditional pay cycle might not always be possible, and thankfully, there are ways to make money quickly, efficiently and (most importantly) legally. As you embark on these side hustles, staying on top of necessary taxes is essential. The following insights, ideas and advice can set you on a…
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One of the most anticipated Final Fours in some time will top-off Saturday night in San Antonio with an SEC battle between Florida and Auburn followed up by the nightcap between Duke and Houston. Before the action gets going inside the Alamodome, here are 10 things you need to know about this year’s semifinals and the four teams left standing. 1. For just the second time in Final Four history, the quartet of teams remaining are all No. 1 seeds. The only other time in tournament history that all four No. 1 seeds have survived regional play was back in…
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I’m a big believer in the role of vitamin D in optimizing your health. As noted in previous articles, it’s been shown to help promote a diverse range of functions, including mental health, skeletal health, and immune function. However, there’s one topic about vitamin D that deserves more attention — toxicity. Just as a deficiency will lead to various health problems, it’s important to maintain a proper balance because too much vitamin D will also cause problems. This issue, as well as other topics, was explored by Reinhold Vieth, Ph.D., during a presentation at the University of Minnesota, which I…
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The S&P 500 descends into correction territory following President Trump‘s tariff declarations. What Happened: Stock prices plummeted in response to President Trump’s sweeping 10% tariffs on all U.S. trading partners announced the day before. This move has sparked concerns over a potential trade war and heightened inflation, both of which could steer the U.S. towards an economic slowdown. Consequently, the S&P 500 has now dipped over 11% from its February peak, indicating its entry into correction territory. Renowned investor Warren Buffett, in his 2017 letter to shareholders, recommended a 19th-century poem as a tool to maintain composure during stock market downturns. “There…
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Kanlaon Volcano emitted ash on February 28, 2025. (Screenshot of time-lapse footage of Phivolcs/Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volacano’s ash emission was recorded twice on Saturday on Negros Island, lasting 13 to 24 minutes, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Sunday. According to Phivolcs, the two ash emission events lasted for 13 to 24 minutes. It monitored an increase in sulfur dioxide emission from 2,047 tons on Saturday to 2,077 on Sunday, with plumes reaching 400 meters tall. Kanlaon Volcano spews ash twice, logs 12 quakes Twelve volcanic earthquakes were also recorded at Kanlaon Volcano. Phivolcs said…
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The City of Raleigh has opened the fourth and final application window for its 2024–2025 Building Up-fit Grant program. The current cycle began on Thursday, April 3, and runs through Sunday, April 27. Award notifications are expected by Friday, May 16. The Building Up-fit Grant is a matching reimbursement initiative that assists small business owners with interior improvements to commercial properties within Raleigh city limits. Designed to promote job creation, economic development, and the revitalization of underused spaces, the grant matches up to 50 percent of qualified construction costs. Projects must include capital improvements and a change in use to…