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-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla Iowa Central’s Ethan Schultz scores a touchdown against Highland on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. For Iowa Central coach Jesse Montalto after Saturday’s one-point home loss, the explanation was simple. “I couldn’t get it done.” The eighth-ranked Tritons (1-1 overall) couldn’t overcome a first-half onslaught against 13th-ranked Highland (2-0), dropping a close game 14-13 at Dodger Stadium. The opposing teams combined for 24 points in the first half alone, with only one field goal by Iowa Central in the second quarter after the first 15 minutes. The Scotties snapped a three-game losing…

Tara Semb is Dreamliner Luxury Coach’s first Chief Financial Officer and has 30 years of experience in finance. (Courtesy of Lucky Break PR) Dreamliner Luxury Coaches has announced the hiring of Tara Semb as the company’s first Chief Financial Officer, a move that signals the continued growth of its live tour business. Mr Sem’s appointment comes 10 months after Dreamliner, the leading provider of luxury coaches for well-known live entertainment, nearly tripled its fleet with the acquisition of Hemphill Coach Company. “Tara’s extensive private and public company experience will be invaluable as Dreamliner continues to expand its customer services,” Dreamliner…

India News Breaking: Two-day conference to review social empowerment scheme begins in Agra on MondayThe Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will be holding a two-day conference in Agra from Monday to assess the progress of various social empowerment schemes and promote coordination between the Central and State/Union Territory governments to overcome challenges in their implementation. The national review conference, ‘Chintan Shiveer’, will bring together key stakeholders including Ministers, senior officials and policy makers of social justice departments of all states and union territories, a ministry statement said.The meeting will focus on formulating a strategy towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…

(Photo by Shawn Chase/Daily News) Norway junior Owen Bye (26) leaps over a Gogebic defender to score a touchdown at Romberg Field on Friday. NORWAY — Last year, the Norwegian national eight-a-side football team was plagued by injuries. The Knights are off to a great start but are once again facing similar problems. On Friday, the Norwegians beat Gogevik 54-22 at Romberg Field to improve to 2-0 on the year. However, key players Elliot Kramer and Cameron Varda were sidelined with injuries. “I’m happy with the win” Norway head coach Scott Popp said. “But we have…

Students and teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia, where a teenager opened fire on Wednesday, are being praised for the bravery they showed in the face of unimaginable odds.Meanwhile, more information is emerging about the 14-year-old shooter who allegedly put them in this situation.The attack at Winder High School in the Atlanta suburbs of Georgia, in which the gunman used an AR-15 rifle, left four people dead and nine injured.Throughout the shooting, Apalachee students repeatedly tried to stop the attackers and were among the first to render aid to the wounded, according to CNN.According to CNN, a 14-year-old student…

For the first time in Arizona’s history, tax revenue from tourism activity has surpassed $4 billion. In addition to historic tax revenue, new data released by the Arizona Tourism Office shows the tourism industry has created nearly 9,000 jobs in 2023. All indicators increased Last year, visitor spending increased 4.3%, tourism-related jobs increased 4.4% and statewide visitor numbers increased 1.7%. On average, visitors spend about $80 million per day in Arizona. Statewide, about 41 million overnight guests spent nearly $30 billion. “A strong 2023 shows how putting Arizona’s majestic beauty, warm welcome and diverse attractions at the forefront of our…

The Trump campaign on Monday previewed some of the lines of attack that former President Donald Trump is likely to deploy during tomorrow’s presidential debate on ABC. The campaign argued that Vice President Kamala Harris “owns everything in this administration.” Trump campaign spokesman Jason Miller, in a conference call with reporters ahead of Tuesday’s debate, noted that the campaign believes issues on which Harris is “leading” include the U.S.-Mexico border and dealing with illegal immigration, her tie-breaking vote in the Senate to pass the stimulus bill and withdrawing troops from Afghanistan. Miller also said he expects “there will be some…

Skift Take Luxury travel is evolving beyond traditional luxury, with adventure and experiences driving the trends. Saniya Zampure Luxury travel is no longer limited to high-end shopping, spas, lavish dining, and a variety of opportunities to splurge. Higher-income households (those earning more than $150,000 a year) are now opting for adventure and experiences. And what this group wants matters: they account for roughly 36% of global travel spending. This shift was highlighted in a recent study by Arival, which found that affluent travelers now account for almost half (46%) of all spending on experiences, including tours, activities and attractions. Adventure…

Home to renowned hotel brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts and JW Marriott, the Luxury Group is now offering once-in-a-lifetime travel opportunities to Sotheby’s clients around the world. These curated journeys are inspired by Sotheby’s luxury sales, which feature a range of coveted items for collectors across categories such as jewelry, fashion, watches and fine liquor. From art-inspired itineraries to exclusive experiences, the partnership demonstrates both brands’ shared dedication to reimagining luxury for a modern, cultured clientele. Photo credit: Provided “Hospitality is an art,” said George Hammer, global head, luxury marketing, Marriott…

Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to sell its business and assets to a private equity firm.According to the Associated Press, Big Lots cited rising inflation and interest rates as reasons for the filing, and said consumers are not buying as much as they used to in two categories in which the company is investing: household goods and seasonal products.Same-store sales have declined for the past nine quarters, according to FactSet research.Big Lots said its performance had improved, but its board called the management company a “stalking horse bidder” and decided to sell…