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FILE – Shoppers visit Philadelphia’s Christmas Village, Dec. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) Written by Mae Anderson AP Business Writer NEW YORK For many small retailers and other businesses, the holiday season is the busiest time of the year. But this year’s holidays could be especially difficult. Inflation has subsided, but small businesses are still dealing with high costs and consumers are tightening their wallets. The longshoremen’s strike that began on Tuesday could also cause shipping delays and could seriously disrupt retailers’ plans if not resolved quickly. Boosting your marketing is one way to boost your holiday success. In…

Southern Oregon University has secured a $110,000 grant from the Ashland Regional Health Foundation to fund a faculty position for the 2024-25 academic year in SOU’s master’s degree program in clinical mental health counseling. The SOU grant is the first undertaking by ACHF and will be paid for by a $1 million grant the nonprofit community health organization received from CareOregon. The grant to ACHF will be used over the next three years to help strengthen the behavioral health workforce in the Rogue Valley. In addition to the $110,000 grant that will fund a faculty position at SOU, ACHF funding…

A massive labor strike involving 45,000 workers at 30 shipping ports on the East Coast and Gulf Coast went into effect late Monday, with an extended stoppage that could have global repercussions and increase U.S. inflation. may rekindle.Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association have so far been unable to reach an agreement on wages and protections against automation in the industry in negotiations with the American Maritime Alliance, which represents ports. Union leaders say shipping companies have raked in billions of dollars in profits during the pandemic as freight rates have soared amid disruptions to global supply chains and worker…

Has The Girl finally grown into The Woman? According to the current change in style, she may just be your eccentric but modest aunt. What items will be in her wardrobe this season? Collarless jackets, ladylike skirts, delicate shoes and modern brooches. In addition to these, there are Goldilocks handbags that embody this new mood. Bridging the gap between uptown and downtown, these east-west bags are neither too sophisticated nor flashy, just right. It is not limited to evening wear, but adds an elegant touch to daytime looks.Vogue’s favorite east-west bags:Street Style Favorite: Alaia Le Teckel Shoulder Bag, $2,490 Ladylike…

RENTON, WA – The Seattle Seahawks today partnered with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, the team’s official health care provider, to promote cancer awareness efforts to promote early detection through the NFL’s Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer initiative. Announced. The Seahawks will host the team’s annual Crucial Catch game against the New York Giants on October 6th. To commemorate the campaign, representatives from the Seahawks and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health held a “Crucial Catch” flag raising ceremony at Lumen Field. Ketul J. Patel, CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and president of CommonSpirit Health’s Northwest Region, said, “For everyone at Virginia Mason…

Health startup Roon has raised $15 million at a pre-valuation of $65 million, BI has learned. Roon’s existing investor Sequoia will also participate in this round. Roon’s site helps consumers get expert answers to their health questions. Thank you for registering! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. Download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our settings page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Health information site Roon is raising a new round of…

In the fast-paced world of digital health, turning innovative ideas into reliable products requires not only technical expertise but also a deep commitment to ethical regulations and consumer-oriented policies. Consider products that allow caregivers to passively monitor seniors and monitor their location and activity remotely. Although these technologies are designed to improve safety, they often do not take into account older adults’ own values ​​or privacy concerns, limiting their adoption and effectiveness. A recent article by Senior Fellows Emily Largent, Jason Karlawish, and Anna Wexler highlights ethical and regulatory concerns and provides recommendations for product developers across the digital health…

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Before implementing a new shopping cart ordinance, Las Cruces Police want to give unhoused people a chance to trade in their shopping carts for backpacks or wagons.On Thursday, October 10th and Tuesday, October 15th, the Las Cruces Police Department will hold a shopping cart take-back event where people can turn in their own shopping carts without fear of consequences, and donate backpacks and trolleys. Provides an opportunity to receive. to put your belongings.RELATED: New Mexico governor confronts Las Cruces homelessness crisis head-on in exclusive KFOX14 interviewOn both days, LCPD officers will collect carts from the…

As fashion and beauty editors, we’re always discussing what’s next, whether it’s the latest product launches, trends about to break out, cutting-edge skincare ingredients or hot creative director appointments. But we can’t call ourselves fully advanced without leveraging the next frontier: artificial intelligence. That’s why we’re introducing Who What Wear’s new Intelligent Shopping Assistant, affectionately known as ISA (ee-suh). Launching in beta today, the conversational chatbot uses generative artificial intelligence to provide fashion and beauty product recommendations. The best part? ISAs are trained on Who What Wear’s industry-leading editorial expertise, so our shopping suggestions are highly curated.We’ve made the experience…

A new fellowship program at the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health will enable public health students to develop and evaluate new health equity interventions with community partners from marginalized communities. The University of California, Berkeley Health Equity Scholars in Innovation, Prevention, and Social Impact (UCB- THRIVES) Fellowship Program The research was led by Professors Mahasin Mujahid and Leah Fernald of the School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley, in collaboration with faculty in the School of Public Health’s Department of Epidemiology, Health Policy, and Environmental Health Sciences. It was done. The program’s leadership unites…