A construction crew works to set up tents that hospital officials plan to use with an overflow of COVID-19 patients outside of Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, in Houston. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/Houston Chronicle via AP) Godofredo A. Vásquez AP SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s daily increase […]
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Target to remodel Pablo Creek Plaza East store at $4.3 million | Jax Daily Record | Jacksonville Daily Record
The city issued a permit May 18 for Target Corp. to remodel its SuperTarget at Beach and Hodges boulevards at a cost of almost $4.3 million. A spokesperson previously said it was part of the Minneapolis-based discount retail company’s “most ambitious store redesign to date.” Target built the SuperTarget at […]
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Turkey again tallies 50,000 daily virus cases
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s health minister says the rate of the spread of COVID-19 infections in the country has slowed, despite the 16th consecutive day of more than 50,000 cases. Fahrettin Koca says Turkey will soon start administering Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, in addition to the vaccines developed by China’s […]
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The Daily: Covering a Coup from Afar
Hi everyone, Happy Friday! This week, our team has been thinking about this military reunion (very sweet); the mystical particles known as muons that scientists say might upend our understanding of the universe (wild); and international news (the focus of this newsletter). Today, we have a reflection from Monday’s guest, […]
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Top 10 items that make online class better – The Cavalier Daily
1. Sticky notes Those little pieces of paper that are vibrantly colored and can stick to any surface have never failed to keep my workspace interesting and effective. Sticky notes have always been the single most important desk item in my inventory. I see sticky notes as a blank canvas […]
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Bally’s, Caesars Entertainment add daily fantasy sport deals
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Two major casino companies announced deals Monday with daily fantasy sports providers as they seek to expand their reach and integrate different forms of fan engagement with professional sports into their gambling operations. In the first deal, announced Monday morning, Bally’s continued its acquisition juggernaut by […]
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Top 10 New Year’s resolutions and how to make them attainable – The Cavalier Daily
1. Exercise This is the most common resolution made during the new year, evidenced by the annual spike in gym membership purchases. Exercising can look different for everyone, and we all have different starting points so there’s no need to feel pressured to hit the gym every day. Exercise with […]
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10 People to Watch in 2021 | Jax Daily Record | Jacksonville Daily Record
Jay Stowe Jay Stowe Managing Director and CEO, JEA Jay Stowe, the new CEO of Jacksonville’s municipal water and electric utility since Nov. 30, inherited an organization cooperating in a federal grand jury probe and preparing a five-year, $2.5 billion capital investment plan. His hiring ended a 1½-year period that […]
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Ghana Is Finally Getting the Skate Park It Deserves With Help From Virgil Abloh and Daily Paper
It has taken years of hard work, but Ghana is finally getting the home that its flourishing skateboard scene deserves: a fully functional skate park right in the middle of Accra. Over the last decade, skateboarding has become a cultural phenomenon in the country, largely spread through kids on Instagram, […]
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It’s not too late. Here’s all you need to know about mail-in voting – News – The Taunton Daily Gazette, Taunton, MA
With the clock ticking down and Election Day looming, many Massachusetts voters have already voted early in person or shipped off their ballots to be counted. But some voters are still getting the hang of this newly expanded mail-in voting system. We’re here to help. We recently answered some of […]
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Still have questions about mail-in voting? Here’s all you need to know – News – The Taunton Daily Gazette, Taunton, MA
With the clock ticking down and Election Day looming, many Massachusetts voters have already voted early in person or shipped off their ballots to be counted. But some voters are still getting the hang of this newly expanded mail-in voting system. We’re here to help. Earlier this month, we answered […]
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On editorials and endorsements – Anchorage Daily News
As election season ramps up, the ADN’s opinion section gets busier. The opinion pages are what passes for the “town square” of a newspaper, where prominent figures and regular Alaskans can contribute their two cents on the issues of the day. As you’ve likely seen during the past several weeks, […]
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The Waldorf Astoria was once the place to stay in New York City. Bargain hunters can visit Taunton to buy items from the hotel. – News – MetroWest Daily News, Framingham, MA
The two-week auction at the Silver City Galleria mall in Taunton will offer high end furniture from the historic and glamorous hotel for a fraction of its normal price. TAUNTON — Right now, the Silver City Galleria is a bizarre and beautiful sight to behold. Hosting the approximately 15,000 pieces […]
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How to spice up staff meetings, Part 1 – News – MetroWest Daily News, Framingham, MA
Wow, there is nothing like a good weekly staff meeting to get the creative juices going and the work intensity flowing. I bet that as your reading this column you’re thinking fondly and nostalgically about last week’s meeting and you just can’t wait for the next staff meeting coming up […]
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5 at 5: Your Daily Digest for Real Estate Investing, 10/16/2020
New house sales surge, cold storage is also hot, a tale of NYC apartment buying, Seritage REIT ruminations, and some vacation rental owner advice. In Today’s News New House Sales Outpacing New House Starts by Historic Margin The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) says housing demand has increased so […]
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Penn State freshmen share why they spent more time decorating their dorm rooms amid coronavirus | University Park Campus | Penn State | Daily Collegian
Due to the ongoing global pandemic, many students are encouraged to stay in their homes and dorm rooms while attending classes online to ensure their safety. Some Penn State freshmen took more time to decorate their rooms due to the extra time they plan to spend at home this semester. […]
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ByteDance’s Chinese version of TikTok hits 600 million daily users
By Yingzhi Yang and Brenda Goh BEIJING (Reuters) – Douyin, the Chinese version of short video app TikTok, hit 600 million daily active users in August, an executive with parent company ByteDance said on Tuesday, a 50% jump since the start of the year. Users in China are not able […]