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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has confirmed the league's intention to establish multiple teams outside the United States, stating there is no doubt this will happen. This announcement builds on the NFL's ongoing efforts to expand its international presence, which includes an increasing number of games played overseas.The 2026 NFL season…
Sports
A detailed golf etiquette manual, last revised in March 2013, serves as a foundational resource for players seeking to understand the unwritten rules of the game before stepping onto a course. The manual's primary objectives are to maximize player enjoyment, improve course conditions, and promote safety across all levels of…
Sports
A comprehensive guide outlining fundamental golf etiquette and course management practices serves as a foundational resource for players seeking to understand the sport's unwritten rules and traditions. The manual, labeled “Rev. 3/2013,” is designed to introduce golfers to the basic tenets of respectful play before they even step onto a…
Education
National discussions surrounding the impact of heat waves on educational institutions have brought renewed focus to the critical need for adequate classroom cooling and ventilation systems. Across the country, schools have experienced disruptions, prompting a re-evaluation of building readiness during periods of elevated temperatures. The issue extends beyond immediate comfort, encompassing…
Education
Across the nation, a series of intense heat waves has brought renewed focus to the condition of school buildings and their capacity to maintain safe and conducive learning environments. The disruptions, ranging from early dismissals to modified schedules, have highlighted systemic challenges in classroom cooling and ventilation, prompting school districts…
Education
Federal student loan changes, designed to adjust repayment terms and borrower responsibilities, took effect in early July. The new policies require borrowers to understand updated guidelines and potentially take action to ensure compliance or optimize their repayment strategies. These adjustments are part of ongoing federal efforts to refine the student loan…
Business
Opinion and scenario analysis. Two branches, both steelmanned. No prediction is being made in either direction. What everyone agrees on Three numbers are independently reported by multiple credit-research and market-data sources and can be treated as established for the purpose of this discussion. One. Hyperscaler capital spending in 2026 is on track for…
Business
A new Detpak packaging plant in Spartanburg tightens South Carolina's role in food-service supply chains. For Greenwood — with its own diversified manufacturing base — the announcement extends a network the Lakelands is already part of.
Business
Global financial markets reacted sharply on Monday, July 20, as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities led to significant increases in oil prices and government bond yields. Brent crude, a key international benchmark, climbed above $90 a barrel for the first time since early June, marking a notable escalation from its recent position…
Politics
U.S. military forces have conducted strikes against targets in Iran, according to international and U.S. reporting. These actions follow a series of attacks on commercial ships operating near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane. Simultaneously, new oil-related sanctions have been imposed, further intensifying the economic pressure on Iran.…
Politics
In an unusual public appearance, Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a congressional panel this week, addressing the federal judiciary's budget and security requirements. The hearing marked a rare instance of sitting justices engaging directly with lawmakers on the administrative and financial aspects of the…
Politics
United States military forces have conducted strikes against targets in Iran, according to international and U.S. reporting. These actions come in the wake of recent attacks on commercial vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments. The strikes are also connected to the implementation…
The rate of exemptions from routine childhood vaccines among US kindergartners reached a record high of 4.2% during the 2025-26 school year, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday. This marks an increase from 3.6% in the previous school year and…
New research indicates that consuming approximately a handful of nuts daily could be linked to a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure. A systematic review and meta-analysis, published on August 4 in the British Journal of Nutrition, analyzed eight prospective studies and found that each additional 1-ounce (28-gram) serving…
V3 Group Limited, a Singapore-based holding company, announced that its health and wellness supplements division, LAC Global, has completed the acquisition of MASQUELIER'S French Pine Bark Extract. This acquisition integrates over 70 years of European nutritional science into LAC's portfolio, aiming to combine scientific heritage with an Asian platform to…
A recent garden photograph featuring a hummingbird moth has captured significant attention online, offering a detailed look at this unusual pollinator. The image, shared on a popular gardening forum, depicted the insect feeding on cosmos flowers.Commenters on the forum expressed delight and surprise at the moth's appearance. One person noted…
A creator behind Glass Root Garden, an online presence, suggests that a yard appearing spotless, without visible insect activity or other creatures, may not be supporting local wildlife. The creator stated that a pest-free environment often signifies a starving ecosystem rather than a healthy one.For many years, gardeners in urban…
Home and Garden
Homeowners across Greenwood are undertaking a range of maintenance projects this summer, focusing on both exterior and interior elements to ensure their properties remain in optimal condition. These efforts, often undertaken before the cooler months arrive, address common issues such as drainage, structural integrity, and system efficiency, ultimately protecting investments…
Technology
Opponents of rapid data center expansion across the United States staged or planned coordinated protests in at least 125 locations during the July 18 weekend, marking what has been described as the first nationally organized effort focused on the backlash against artificial intelligence infrastructure. The widespread demonstrations spanned numerous states, with…
Technology
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence capabilities is reshaping the landscape of technology infrastructure, with a critical shift in focus from the availability of advanced microchips to the sheer demand for electrical power. Industry analysis indicates that the primary bottleneck for AI development is no longer chip manufacturing capacity, but…
Technology
The burgeoning demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure is creating a new bottleneck in the technology sector: power. Industry analysts and energy planners increasingly point to the availability and reliability of electricity, rather than microchips, as the primary constraint on AI's continued growth. This shift has significant implications for power grids…
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