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Black Friday may still be weeks away, but popular retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target have already announced early sales and big sales plans.Thanks to changing consumer trends, sales that were once limited to the day or weekend after Thanksgiving have expanded into the weeks before and after the holidays, allowing consumers to make their holiday shopping plans and shop for more. There are more opportunities to win deals.Whether you’re looking for the latest technology, toys and goods for your little ones, or want to find great deals on fashion and beauty products you’ve been holding off on, we’ve got…

Whitefish Bay High School has been named the Best High School in Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings.The publication analyzed nearly 25,000 public high schools across the U.S. (ultimately ranked about 17,660 schools) for this year’s edition of its annual rankings.High schools were evaluated on college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth, and graduation rates.Unlike the magazine’s rankings for elementary schools and middle schools, high schools are given national rankings.”These are combined with district- and state-level statistics, information on each school’s student population and enrollment, Title I status, and…

NWSHS announces new human resources directorNorthwest Texas Healthcare System (NWS), a 495-bed facility with more than 2,000 employees serving the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle and neighboring states, welcomes Cheryl Jones as Human Resources Director I’m excited.Jones brings extensive leadership experience with a focus on transforming workplace culture, optimizing productivity and executing strategies that align with corporate objectives across complex organizations, according to a release from NWSTHS.He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Abilene Christian University and a master’s degree in business administration from West Texas A&M University. Jones is an active member of the No…

The 2024 election was, in some ways, a referendum on inflation. Voters were furious about high prices and took their anger out on the Democratic Party. Was that fair? USA TODAY called on economists to hold economists accountable for historic inflation, which reached a 40-year peak in mid-2022. Inflation has since slowed, reaching an annual rate of 2.6% in October. But prices are permanently rising, rising about 21.4% since February 2020, according to an analysis by personal finance site Bankrate. Exit polls suggest inflation looms large over Donald Trump’s poll victory. More than two-thirds of voters said the economy was…

Five Palm Beach County middle schools are among the top 50 in the state, including one in the top five, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report.Bak Middle School of the Arts earned the No. 4 spot on the list of the best public middle schools in Florida, up from No. 12 last year.Four of the five schools in the top 50 are operated by the Palm Beach County School District. Another AD Henderson University School is a public “lab school” operated by Florida Atlantic University on the university’s campus.Best public middle school in Florida? Doral…

Odyssey Magellan Magnet School in Appleton has been named the best elementary school in Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings.The publication analyzed 47,573 elementary schools across the United States for this year’s edition of its annual rankings. Schools were rated by the number of students who scored proficient or above on the math and reading/language arts state assessments.Half of the formulas in this publication evaluate test scores themselves, and the other half incorporate test results in the context of socio-economic demographics. There are no national rankings. Rankings are calculated at the state and district level.Click here…

U.S. News & World Report today released its annual rankings of Ohio’s best elementary and middle schools, and this year’s results have been announced.US News & World Report traditionally publishes a list of the best high schools and colleges in the country. The outlet began publishing rankings for elementary and junior high schools for the first time in 2021. Last year, Miller City Elementary School led the way among Ohio’s top elementary and middle schools.Here are the top 25 elementary and middle schools in Ohio:Top 25 Elementary and Middle Schools in OhioHere are the top 25 best elementary and middle…

The Knox News Holiday Lights Map is back in 2024! We’re here to brighten your holidays and support the News Sentinel Charity Empty Stocking Fund.This map includes the most detailed representation of the community so you and your loved ones can drive and visit the highlights.Easily list your home, business, or church on a map.To add more, donate at least $20 to the Empty Stocking Fund at esfknox.org. There is a section on the donation form where you can indicate if you would like your address to be included on this year’s map.If you are mailing a check, please include…

Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center was named the best nursing home in the nation for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in the recently released annual “Best Nursing Homes” ratings by U.S. News and World Report.This marks the facility being one of three Sarasota-area facilities to be honored as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025, following a similar award from Newsweek magazine. It’s about.US News & World Report RankingLess than 20% of the more than 15,000 skilled nursing facilities in the United States earn one of the two Best Nursing Home rankings awarded by U.S. News. SMH’s skilled…

On Wednesday, Diamond Sports Group announced a multi-year agreement with Amazon Prime Video. This will give Diamond’s FanDuel Sports Network local access to 16 regional sports networks, allowing it to serve fans in 31 states, including Detroit, which will broadcast Pistons and Red Wings games. .The new agreement means:▶ FanDuel Sports Network RSNs will be available as an add-on subscription through Prime Video for customers residing within each team’s designated geographic area. Further details will be announced at a later date.▶ Customers will now be able to subscribe and watch local FanDuel Sports Network content, including live games and pre-…