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Bingzhen Hong/iStock.comA Deloitte survey estimates that parents will spend $31.3 billion on back-to-school expenses this fall. Rising costs may lead parents to pay more for school supplies and other expenses, such as extracurricular activities. One in three parents surveyed said they can’t afford back-to-school shopping and plan to cut back on the cost of groceries and other everyday items. Some parents plan to go into debt.One way parents can save money on back-to-school shopping is to check out warehouse stores like Costco. Warehouse stores offer great deals on a variety of everyday items, but they also have some great deals…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience, please visit our site in a different browser.Now PlayingErnesto brings floods and power outages to Puerto Rico03:23NextTropical Storm Ernesto strengthens: Al Roker tracks its path01:29Tropical Storm Ernesto swirls in the Atlantic: Where to go?01:41’I can’t breathe’: Hundreds of Greek residents flee wildfires02:28Magnitude 4.4 earthquake strikes Southern California01:31Wildfires out of control in northern Athens, Greece00:54Parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast hard hit by debris from Debby01:39Heavy rains and flooding threat continues as Debbi’s remnants move north 01:30Debby-generated tornadoes cause extensive damage to North Carolina schools00:42Debby causes floods in Georgia and South Carolina,…

He was speaking from Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, where he and his family took refuge in an apartment during Israel’s months-long offensive in the Palestinian-owned territory.Abu al-Khomsan said he was initially told only that his wife and children were at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. But the worst was to come when he found out: the children he and his wife had welcomed into the world just four days earlier were murdered, along with their mother, Dr. Jumana Arafa, and the twins’ maternal grandmother.Video footage shared on social media showed the father collapsing crying into the arms of a carer, clutching…

Puerto Rico remained under a tropical storm warning as Ernesto became a Category 1 hurricane late Wednesday morning.Alerts began sounding in the city of Toa Baja on Wednesday morning, warning residents in the west of town to evacuate their homes as persistent rains from Ernesto caused the city’s main river to overflow, putting more households at risk of dangerous flooding.The National Weather Service in San Juan warned that although Ernesto Island is located north of Puerto Rico, the U.S. territory “will continue to be affected by heavy rains and strong winds.” Tourists sit on La Paredo Beach as Tropical Storm…

Puerto Rico remained under a tropical storm warning as Ernesto became a Category 1 hurricane late Wednesday morning.Alerts began sounding in the city of Toa Baja on Wednesday morning, warning residents in the west of town to evacuate their homes as persistent rains from Ernesto caused the city’s main river to overflow, putting more households at risk of dangerous flooding.The National Weather Service in San Juan warned that although Ernesto Island is located north of Puerto Rico, the U.S. territory “will continue to be affected by heavy rains and strong winds.” Tourists sit on La Paredo Beach as Tropical Storm…

The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners has approved a construction contract for the first phase of improvements to Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park, located at 2004 Ogilvie Road in Rockford.Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park is a destination for thousands of youth, teens and families. The park hosts youth sports programs such as NFL Flag Football, NFL Cheer, Rockford FIRE Track & Field, Youth Sports Outreach, Rockford Wolves Youth Football, Chicago Bears Outreach Camp, AAU Northern Cross Country National Championships and AAU Cross County District Qualifiers.At this time, the on-site amenities do not meet the needs of all athletes, and…

NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens Emergency Nursing Team Receives Prestigious Lantern Award from Emergency Nurses Association The Lantern Award recognizes emergency department achievements in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care. August 14, 2024 the emergency nursing team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens; The emergency nursing team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens has been named the recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2024 Lantern Award for outstanding achievement in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research achievement. The Lantern Award recognizes emergency department achievements that incorporate evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care. Through collaboration and teamwork, the…

A renowned TV chef, keynote speaker, and mother of three young daughters, Orla is a chef who brings her passion for culinary artistry and commitment to impeccable service to every event she oversees. As part of this year’s ‘Cork on a Fork’ celebrations, Aura will be hosting a free cooking demo outside the English Market on Thursday 15th August from 12pm, featuring local producers using produce found at the market. That same evening, she will be chef and co-sponsor of the Taste of Cork Fashion & Food event in St Peter’s. Cork on a Folk festival is an annual event…

A controversial ban on wearing face coverings in public was signed into law in Nassau County, New York, on Wednesday, making it the first such ban in the country.Nassau County Mayor Bruce Blakeman signed the bill at a press conference Wednesday morning. Nassau County covers part of Long Island just east of New York City. The ban, with exceptions for health and religious reasons, has been touted as a public safety measure aimed at targeting those who commit crimes by wearing face coverings. Anyone who violates the law faces a misdemeanor of up to one year in jail and a…

Patriot “They’re selling him lightly and have made it very clear to the NFL that if they want to trade for him, we’re open to listening.” Matthew Judon. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Jerrod Mayo had one word to describe Drake Maye’s performance during training camp. Vikings QB McCarthy will need surgery for a torn meniscus in his right knee, a major setback for his rookie progress. There doesn’t appear to be much movement toward a new contract for Matthew Judon, and according to ESPN’s Jeff Darlington, the Patriots are open to listening to trade offers for him. “Well, with Judon, the…