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Photo credit: Kim North Burnsville’s Casey Carpenter (8) stares down Bellaire’s Maurice Webb during last week’s game, as does the Shamrocks’ Logan Cracker (24). The Shamrocks host Buckeye Trail this Friday. BURNSVILLE – When a football team is averaging 50.5 points per game over a two-week period, their defense can be ignored, and that is certainly the case for Burnsville. The Shamrocks held an explosive Bellaire team to minus-1 rushing yard last Friday in a crushing 50-6 win. This week, Buckeye Trail (2-0) will take on Shamrock Stadium with an explosive offense, kicking off at 7…

LONDON, UK – 16/07/2020: Burberry storefront on upscale New Bond Street. (Photo by Dave Rushen/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Sopa Images | LightRocket | Getty ImagesLONDON — British luxury fashion houses Burberry Group Dropped out of the UK FTSE 100 The stock index fell sharply on Wednesday as declining sales and a string of management changes added to the mounting pressure facing the 168-year-old retailer.The company retreated to the FTSE 250 index during the quarterly rebalancing in September, ending a 15-year streak of inclusion in the UK’s large-cap FTSE 100 blue-chip index, index provider FTSE Russell said in a statement.The changes…

U.S. officials have previously warned that Russia would use unwitting Americans to further influence operations.5 min read Last Updated: September 5, 2024 | 09:35 AM IST They have millions of followers online, have played key roles in right-wing political discourse since Donald Trump was president, and are alleged to have unwittingly worked as fronts for a Russian influence operation, US prosecutors say. The indictment filed Wednesday alleges that a media company with ties to six conservative influencers, including celebrities Tim Pool, Dave Rubin and Benny Johnson, was secretly funded by Russian state media officials to churn out English-language videos consistent…

Proenza Schouler got an early crack at New York Fashion Week, presenting its Spring 2025 collection on Wednesday morning ahead of the official calendar.”Nobody’s done anything yet, everybody’s fresh, it’s like back-to-school,” Jack McCollough said of the move, which puts the brand ahead of some of this week’s potential high-profile competitors, including Ralph Lauren’s lavish show in the Hamptons, Tommy Hilfiger’s ferry display and European visitors Alaïa and Totem.Proenza will occupy the space in the New York Mercantile Building on Harrison Street, marking the first time a fashion show has been held in the former Grocery Exchange building, built circa…

Staff photo by Ali Selby: New Ulm Cathedral’s Olivia Maccio (1) and Shay Wilfert (9) step up to block Minnesota Valley Lutheran University’s Olivia Hammer (far left) during a non-conference volleyball match at MVL High School on Tuesday. NEW ULM — Despite a close game, New Ulm Cathedral emerged victorious, defeating Minnesota Valley Lutheran University 25-23, 25-14, 28-26 in a non-conference volleyball match on Tuesday at MVL High School. “After the first set, I thought we did a much better job of moving the ball offensively.” “We’re thrilled to be a part of this team,” Cathedral…

British shares fell on Wednesday morning, following declines in Asian and US markets amid growing concerns about the world’s largest economy.Investors are now focused on the US jobs report due on Friday, as the data shows US manufacturing activity remains weak.US chipmaker Nvidia was particularly hard hit, with its shares falling nearly 10% as optimism about the artificial intelligence (AI) boom faded.Despite the sharp drop, Nvidia’s stock is still worth twice what it was a year ago.The FTSE 100 index, which is made up of the biggest companies on the London Stock Exchange, was down 0.55% by lunchtime, with major…

Amid growing confusion over accusations that a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hockle acted as a covert agent for the Chinese government, the State Department denied reports that the Chinese consul general in New York had been expelled.CNN reported on Wednesday that Ho Chol had reported on the alleged expulsion of Consul General Huang Ping at an unrelated event. Ho Chol told reporters that after contacting the State Department at the request of Secretary of State Antony Blinken, he had informed the Chinese consulate general of his desire to expel the consul general.”I expressed my desire to have…

By Daniel LangerWhen luxury brands published their recent fiscal results, many brands were showing dramatic downfalls, often in the double digits.This indicates that luxury clients are less forgiving. When they are inspired by brands, they buy and the brands grow disproportionately.When they are disappointed, brands collapse in an unprecedented magnitude.The fight for loyalty in every momentLuxury clients expect the brands they prefer to be exceptional at every touchpoint, offering inspiration, emotions and a profound sense of belonging. But the brutal reality is that many luxury brands fail because they underestimate the constant, unrelenting effort required to keep clients engaged and…

CNN — Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney said during a speech at Duke University that she plans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in November’s election, according to audio obtained by CNN. The former Wyoming congressman noted the importance of voting for Harris in states like North Carolina, which he visited on Wednesday. “I think it’s really important that people realize that what I just said is not only that Trump poses a danger that will discourage people from voting, but that especially in battleground states, they can’t afford to write in the candidate’s name,” Cheney said. Sources close…

NEWPORT, Ark. (KAIT) – A private charter company specializing in “the ultimate travel experience” has landed in Newport.Fourth-generation jet aircraft will soon begin operating at the city’s municipal airport, the Newport Economic Development Commission announced Wednesday.”We are pleased to be able to offer luxury private travel through our partnership with Gen 4 Jets,” said Mayor Derrick Ratliff. “This is a resource that will provide existing businesses with another avenue to meet their travel needs.””We understand that every journey is unique, which is why we’re excited to offer our customers personalized, flexible travel solutions tailored to their specific needs and preferences,”…