The transfer portal has closed and the coaching carousel has stopped spinning in women’s college basketball. So, let’s look ahead to next season. We won’t know official schedules for a while, but some big-time matchups have already been announced or determined. TCU owes N.C. State a return game for a home-and-home series (that will be on Nov. 16, a source confirmed to SB Nation), South Carolina is due to travel to LSU this season — where they’ll see former Gamecock MiLaysia Fulwiley — and the Ally Tip-Off will return to Charlotte, though the teams involved haven’t been revealed yet. While…
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Gold rush is back, and instead of miners and pickaxes, its hedge funds and billion-dollar spreadsheets. Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates opened a fresh $318.8 million position in SPDR Gold Trust GLD during the first quarter of 2025, as per a new 13F filing with the SEC. For the world’s largest hedge fund, it’s not mere portfolio adjustment, it’s a shiny declaration. Dalio, a long-time outspoken proponent of “hard money,” recently doubled down on his opinion during a presentation at Abu Dhabi Finance Week. Forecasting a coming “debt money problem” due to hyperborrowing by the U.S., China and virtually every large…
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Department of Justice | PHOTO: INQUIRER.net / Noy Morcoso Victims of violence against women and children (VAWC), online child sexual abuse or exploitation as well as trafficking may now seek compensation from the Board of Claims of the Department of Justice (DOJ), which has expanded the scope of crimes and beneficiaries covered under the revised implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 7309. The law which was enacted in 1992 created the Board of Claims to provide compensation to victims of unjust imprisonment or detention, and violent crimes. Article continues after this advertisement Under the previous IRR, eligible…
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Key Takeaways Good customer service in retail focuses on exceeding customer expectations and building lasting relationships through personalized and attentive service. Key elements of effective customer service include personalized attention, timely assistance, knowledgeable staff, a positive attitude, and effective communication. Exceptional customer service is crucial for small businesses, as it differentiates them from competitors and fosters brand loyalty. Engaging customer interactions and effective problem resolution are essential for creating memorable shopping experiences that encourage repeat visits. Investing in staff training and creating a customer-centric culture are vital strategies for enhancing customer service and ensuring employee empowerment. Implementing feedback mechanisms can…
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Image source: Unsplash We’ve all heard it, “Cut the lattes, stop dining out, cancel every subscription.” But if making your paycheck last means stripping life of its small joys, it’s no wonder most people give up. The truth? Saving money doesn’t have to feel like punishment. It’s less about denial and more about smart habits that work behind the scenes. These effortless routines won’t require spreadsheets, financial apps, or hours of your weekend. In fact, once you make them part of your day, they’ll barely register—but the results will. From automated wins to subtle mindset shifts, here are 11 low-maintenance…
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This week marks a moment of genuine pride as I celebrate the incredible Cisco leaders named to CRN’s 2025 Women of the Channel list. This recognition isn’t just about titles or achievements—it’s about the transformative impact these leaders create every day for our partners, customers, and the entire ecosystem. The Evolution of Channel Leadership The channel landscape has transformed dramatically. McKinsey projects that by 2030, one-third of global sales will flow through integrated network economies. Today’s channel leaders aren’t just managing partnerships—they’re strategic architects building the future. The women we celebrate today exemplify this evolution. They’re P&L owners, strategic visionaries,…
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by Kandiss Edwards May 15, 2025 A Minneapolis teacher is on leave after given one of their students a device that displayed gay porn. A Minneapolis Public Schools parent, Levi Chapman, is demanding accountability after his third-grade son was allegedly exposed to pornography on a teacher’s personal iPad during class, KSTP reported. The incident occurred two weeks ago at Las Estrellas Elementary when the child, who had forgotten his district-issued laptop, borrowed the device from his teacher. According to court documents and interviews with his father, Chapman, the student described a pop-up displaying “a bunch of naked men lying on…
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Women’s flag football is coming to a Division I program in Texas. UT Arlington announced Thursday that it will add the sport as a full varsity program in 2027. It makes the Mavericks the fifth NCAA Division I program to publicly declare it will sponsor the sport at the varsity level. The others are Mount St. Mary’s, Alabama State, Long Island and Mercyhurst. UT Arlington is the first Division I program in Texas to add the sport at the varsity level, and also the first member of the Western Athletic Conference to do so. Two other schools in Texas —…
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KJ Muldoon, who was born at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in August, reaches out to doctors after being treated for a rare genetic disorder using CRISPR technology. CHLOE DAWSON/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia hide caption toggle caption CHLOE DAWSON/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia For the first time, doctors have treated a baby born with a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder with a gene-editing therapy scientists tailored to specifically repair his unique mutation. The baby received three infusions containing billions of microscopic gene-editors that homed in on a mutation in his liver and appear to have corrected his defect. Doctors need to follow the…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the world of fast-growing tech companies, hiring tends to follow a predictable pattern. Leaders look for engineers fluent in the latest frameworks, product managers with impressive resumes, and marketers who know their way around every analytics dashboard. Skills are quantifiable. They are testable. And in high-growth environments where speed is currency, it is tempting to optimize your hiring process around hard qualifications. But here is the trap: A team stacked with talent but lacking ownership will never scale effectively. Over the years, we’ve seen companies across a wide range of industries…