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Above: From left to right, Braelyn Bovi, Quin Healy, Jaycee Glensteiner, Laila Klunder, Julia Reiertz and Hannah Kate Larson take part in warm-ups at Junior Cardinal cross country practice earlier this week. Photo provided. FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Jr. Cardinals cross country program is in its second year partnering with Fairmont Community Education and Recreation to promote and introduce the sport to fourth through sixth graders by adding games and fun to the one-mile run. This year, 26 runners participated, and interest in the program is growing. The program was created by Crystal and Neal Hanson…

EXA Ice Fighters Leipzig defenseman Connor Hannon looks up at the ice while controlling the puck during a 2021 season match in Germany. Hannon recently signed a contract with Rostock for next season. (Photo courtesy of Eishockey Magazine) HOUGHTON — When last offseason began, Houghton native Connor Hannon wasn’t sure where he would play for the 2023-24 season. Would he stay with EXA Ice Fighters Leipzig or sign a new contract with another team? He ultimately decided to return to Leipzig, but the season didn’t go the way he had hoped. Now he has his sights…

HONG KONG — Hong Kong authorities have made a surprise announcement that a giant panda has given birth to the city’s first twin cubs, making her the world’s oldest first-time panda mother.Panda Ying Ying gave birth to two cubs, a male and a female, on Thursday, according to Ocean Park, the theme park where Ying Ying and her partner Lele have lived since 2007. The twins were born one day before Ying Ying turned 19, the equivalent of 57 human years. “This birth is truly unusual given that Ying Ying is the oldest giant panda on record to have given…

Ukraine said its forces in Kursk on Wednesday captured 102 Russian soldiers in one fell swoop, the largest capture since the war began.The “I Want to Live” project, run by Ukrainian intelligence, uploaded a video on Thursday showing dozens of men in uniform lying on their stomachs by the side of the road.The organization, which aims to convince Russian soldiers to defect or desert, wrote that they “made the right decision and surrendered.”The video’s caption said the Russian soldiers had been abandoned by their commanders, who they claimed had fled to avoid capture.Further footage posted by the news agency on…

UMSON Receives $5 Million Grant to Expand Health Equity Initiative in West BaltimoreAugust 15, 2024 Mary Therese Phelan The five-year grant builds on the success of the collaborative’s work to reduce isolation and inequities in cardiovascular health in West Baltimore, and aims to improve health outcomes and address the social determinants of health. The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) has been awarded a five-year, $5 million Health Equity Resource Community (HERC) grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (MCHRC). The grant builds on the success of the West Baltimore RICH Collaborative, an initiative supported by…

According to TransUnion’s latest quarterly report, “Insurance Personal Lines and Perspectives,” industry-wide auto insurance loss costs are moderating, but consumers continue to seek out insurance products at higher premiums. The US Consumer Credit Reporting Agency found that the number of people buying auto insurance in the second quarter of 2024 increased 6.5% year over year. The company said the trend is driven by rising premium prices in recent years, leading consumers to seek lower rates. However, for the first time since December 2021, the monthly Consumer Price Index for auto insurance fell, dropping 0.2% between April 2024 and May 2024.…

The global luxury footwear market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.52% from 2024 to 2029, reaching over USD 45 billion by 2029.Luxury footwear is a symbol of sophistication and craftsmanship, embodying elegance and style with every step. From iconic brands with rich heritage to emerging designers pushing the boundaries, the world of luxury footwear offers diverse options that cater to the discerning tastes of people who demand only the finest. According to a research report published by Bonafide Research, “Global Luxury Footwear Market Outlook, 2029”, the market is expected to exceed USD 45 billion by 2029, up…

Jeff Goldblum guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday, during which he helped actors sign up for SAG-AFTRA health insurance and cast some actors who have to go the extra mile to meet the minimum income requirements to be covered. “The majority of actors are working-class people struggling to make a living,” Goldblum told the audience on Thursday. “They have to make a certain amount of money each year to get Screen Actors Guild health insurance, and it’s not easy. Some actors are so close to that income threshold that they only need to land one more role to qualify. So…

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots for a layup while under pressure from Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, April 6, 2024. (AP Photo/William Liang) Boston is scheduled to receive its championship rings on Oct. 22, with rival New York Knicks also expected to attend the celebration. The NBA schedule for next season was announced on Thursday, with the opening game being between the Celtics and the Knicks, the game in which the NBA champion will receive a ring and hoist…

Shop by the Pound at Cambridge’s Garment District Thrift Stores By Kim Falchek | As a student living in Boston, I was always on the hunt for a bargain. My favorite activity was taking trips to Cambridge to find bargains at local thrift stores in a nondescript old textile building known as the Garment District. My friends and I would dig through piles of used clothing and fill bags with finds we could buy for just a few dollars. Fast forward to 2024, and I’m the parent of a thrifty teen, but the Garment District is still thriving. A trip…