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There’s still plenty of time to plan your Labor Day weekend party, and we’ve found some can’t-miss deals on outdoor lights that are perfect for backyard parties. Amazon’s end-of-summer sale includes plenty of seasonal gems and early-fall favorites, including some seriously discounted outdoor lighting. All kinds of outdoor lighting, including solar garden lights, functional motion sensors, and subtle ambiance lanterns, are on sale with huge discounts of up to 62% off. And here’s the best part: some of our favorite bargains are on sale this weekend starting at just $13. Read on to find out what’s on sale ahead of…

In 1996, Staples ran a back-to-school ad using the 1963 Christmas classic, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” and even though my kids are now in their 20s and 30s, this song still makes me smile when I hear it.As a parent, I remember the end of summer and the start of the new school year. Summer vacation was fun, but I also looked forward to its end, when days would return to a routine filled with structured activities.Deloitte surveyed nearly 1,200 parents with school-age children about their back-to-school shopping plans in May 2024. Parents surveyed estimated they…

Scanning electron microscope image of the cholera bacterium. Source: Wikipedia Sudan’s health minister declared a cholera outbreak on Saturday in a video released by the health ministry following weeks of heavy rains in the war-torn country. “We are declaring a cholera epidemic due to weather conditions and contaminated drinking water,” Haitham Ibrahim said in the video. He said the decision was made in coordination with authorities in the eastern Kassala state, UN agencies and experts, following “the discovery of the cholera virus by the public health laboratory.” The northeast African country has been locked in a war since April 2023…

China’s Gymnastics and Table Tennis Associations have condemned insulting and defamatory remarks made by toxic fans against members of the country’s Paris Olympic team, as police launch a campaign to crack down on “illegal” comments on social media.The China Gymnastics Association said on Saturday that some fans had “created and spread false rumors” among the team’s supporters, “inciting negative sentiment online, and insulting and slandering athletes, coaches and officials.”The association said the actions had caused “severe harm” to the jobs, livelihoods and families of those targeted and “destroyed and tarnished the tradition of unity and patriotism of the Chinese gymnastics…

Some say there is no competition between Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Mercedes-Maybach because the former make the best cars. That may be true when it comes to the Phantom land yacht, but the Ghost, Flying Spur and S-Class are pretty close to each other. If you’ve been lucky enough to drive all three, you probably have a favorite. If your favorite is the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, read on because we’re not going to criticize you in this article. No, instead, we’re going to revisit the Haute Voiture model that debuted almost two years ago, because we’ve just found a car that’s looking…

All summer long, we at The Post and Courier have been previewing the top high school players at each position in preparation for the start of the 2024 season.In our final installment, we’ll profile the top defensive backs and specialists in the Lowcountry.Defensive backs are the last line of defense, but while their job is primarily focused on preventing successful passes, a good defensive back should also be able to provide support against the run game.Two of the area’s top defensive backs are Oceanside College safety Grayson Freeling and Cross’ Kayden Ramsey. Freeling, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound senior, has been a…

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – At a rally in the critical battleground of northeastern Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump delivered a mix of economic pledges and personal jabs, as he navigates the 2024 presidential race. Speaking to a fervent crowd on Saturday, Trump alternated between discussing his economic policies and launching into a series of insults directed at Vice President Kamala Harris and others.Trump, known for his off-the-cuff style, began by addressing inflation, a key issue he blames on the current administration. “You don’t mind if I go off teleprompter for a second, do you?” Trump asked the crowd before accusing President…

GRAND FORKS — An organization dedicated to supporting independent hospitals in small towns has helped facilities in North Dakota and Minnesota form their own rural health networks.Personal experience in the field and the changing landscape of health care are what drive the team at Cibolo Rural Health Networks.Cibolo President and CEO Nathan White said the organization is committed to helping small-town hospitals stay open and maintain their independence.”How do we help these rural hospitals not just survive but thrive?” he said. “I think that’s the fundamental question that really energizes us. And it’s also really positive to see the energy…

SAINT-DENIS, France – After an exhilarating victory over an Indiana University team at the U.S. trials, former Purdue divers Greg Duncan and Tyler Downs were unable to replicate their success at the Paris Olympics. The pair finished eighth in the 3-meter synchronized springboard event last Friday.The duo started strong, holding third place through the first two dives. However, a crucial miss on their first high-difficulty dive—a forward 2 ½ somersault with two twists—caused them to drop to eighth, where they remained for the rest of the competition.China’s Wang Zongyuan and Long Daoyi secured the gold medal, marking China’s fifth win…

As summer draws to a close, millions of American families are getting their kids ready for the new school year. For parents, it evokes a range of emotions. For some, watching their kids hop on the local school bus will move them to tears. For others, it will make them burst with joy and belt out the lyrics to George Michael’s hit song, “Freedom!” It’s up to each individual. Mark M. Grywacheski Kevin Schmidt But back-to-school season also has a huge economic impact: It’s one of the biggest shopping events in retail. The annual shopping extravaganza includes both back-to-school spending…