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Cupcakin’ Bake Shop: Fresh, artisanal cupcakes in San Francisco and Atlanta. Cupcake Bake Shop The Wells Fargo* Open for Business Fund was established with $420 million in processing fees from the Paycheck Protection Program to provide relief to struggling small businesses during the pandemic. By providing flexible grants to more than 200 nonprofit organizations, including community development financial institutions, the fund provided critical capital and technical assistance to 336,000 underrepresented entrepreneurs and helped preserve and create more than 461,000 jobs. More than just money: The ripple effects of the Open for Business Fund “When the pandemic hit, millions of businesses…

Kayvon Thibodeau named to CBS Sports All-Under 25 team CBS Sports recently compiled an All-Under 25 team for defensive ends. Appearing on the second team among edge rushers was Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeau. As a rookie, Thibodeau recorded four sacks and six tackles for loss in 14 games and finished fourth in Rookie Defensive Player of the Year voting. The outside linebacker then took huge strides in 2023, playing in all 17 games and recording 11.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and four passes defensed. The 23-year-old has performed well this summer, getting into the backfield…

I shop year-round (it’s my job), but my eyes light up a little when it’s fall shopping. Fall is my favorite time of year, and I want to indulge in chunky sweaters and pumpkin-scented candles, but it’s still 80+ degrees here in Maryland. So, I’m turning to transitional pieces instead: cardigans, denim skirts, and cool tops that I can layer with long-sleeved dresses. I’m also adjusting my skincare routine to prepare for the looming winter, incorporating highly hydrating products like rich body lotions, eye creams, and lip balms. The best part is, they’re all available in Nordstrom’s New Fall Arrivals…

The U.S. State Department announced Tuesday that it had approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including dozens of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles.Congress was informed of the impending sale, which also includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), 120mm tank rounds, high-explosive mortars and tactical vehicles. It comes at a time of strong concerns that Israel could become embroiled in a broader Middle East war.But the weapons are not expected to reach Israel anytime soon, as the contract will take years to fulfill — much of the sale is intended to support…

LINCOLN COUNTY, NC (WBTV) – About 11,500 Lincoln County Schools students will return to class on Wednesday, but families in the eastern part of the county will likely notice some construction.The district said St. James Elementary, Catawba Springs Elementary and Rock Springs Elementary are all undergoing expansions of classrooms and common areas.Superintendent Aaron Allen said the expansions, which will add about eight to 10 classrooms to each school, come as the district is experiencing significant growth, especially on the east end near Lake Norman.”You’re going to see ground being moved, dirt being churned, things like that,” Allen said. “It’s an…

Back to school shopping season is upon us again this year.With just a few weeks until the start of the 2024-2025 school year, retailers are already launching their annual favorite sales and limited-time offers.Before you head to the store to start your back-to-school shopping, check out our list of recommended school supplies for students of all grades and more.Eastern Shore principal changes: Wicomico, Worcester County schools replace principal and vice principalBack to school supplies every student needsBack to school shopping can be a daunting task.To combat this, oxfordlearning.com has put together a shopping checklist for students of all ages, including…

A new CDC report finds that the mental health of young people has improved in recent years after a period of heightened sadness and despair during the COVID-19 pandemic.Data released last week showed the number of high school students feeling sad or hopeless fell by 2% from 2021 to 2023. Students experiencing these emotions fell from 42% to 40%, marking the first time in more than a decade that the annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey has not reported an increase.But mental and behavioral health experts aren’t celebrating victory yet, as the percentage of kids feeling sad or hopeless remains high…

PORTLAND, Maine — In his three decades on the water, Jerry Cushman has seen Maine’s iconic lobster industry weather numerous threats, but while the latest challenge may sound like a small one, it could be the biggest yet.Lobster fishing is a game of inches, but those inches are changing: Fisheries regulators are enacting new rules that mean lobstermen must more strictly adhere to the minimum size of the crustaceans they catch.The impending change may be just 1/16 of an inch (1.6 millimeters) but will make a big difference for a fishery already facing major threats from climate change and new…

Nate Silver is perhaps the most famous oddsmaker in the world. He first rose to fame by correctly predicting nearly every election in 2008, then repeating the feat in 2012. Then, when Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 election, Silver was the subject of a lot of (misguided) scorn, even though he predicted she had a 71% chance of winning.Silver has now published a new book, “On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything,” which focuses on people who, like Silver, make a living by calculating odds and placing bets. This includes not only professional gamblers, but also entrepreneurs, venture capitalists,…

The Taliban celebrated the third anniversary of their return to power at a former U.S. airbase in Afghanistan on Wednesday, but without any mention of the country’s hardships or promises of hope for its beleaguered people.Under blue skies and shining sunshine at Bagram, once the epicenter of America’s war to topple the Taliban and hunt down the al-Qaida perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks, members of the Taliban’s cabinet hailed achievements such as strengthening Islamic law and establishing a military system that brings “peace and security.”The speech, addressed to an international audience, urged the return of those living abroad and for…