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name: Lauren DoyleCountry: AmericaSports: Women’s Rugby SevensPrevious Olympic experience: Rio 2016, Tokyo 2021Social media: Instagram/Twitter/TikTok Who is Lauren Doyle? Doyle has represented her country on the domestic stage for over 10 years as a member of the U.S. Women’s Rugby Sevens team. Doyle joined the U.S. team in 2012 midway through her senior year at Eastern Illinois University after a successful career playing for the women’s rugby team, where she set numerous single-game records. Get off the sidelines and get in the game Our Weekly Playbook is packed with information on everything from locker room chatter to pressing LGBTQ sports…
New York City – If you asked 100 attendees at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show what the hottest trends are this year, you’d get a myriad of different answers. That’s what happens when producers from across the specialty food ecosystem come together to display their wares. The exhibit ran from June 23-25 at the Javits Center. That said, here are three notable trends uncovered on the New York show floor that could impact the specialty food industry in the year ahead. Honey has become ubiquitous When it comes to sweeteners, honey seems to be taking center stage, and that…
A highly anticipated showdown, the first 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump will be held early in the election cycle and will garner a lot of attention.Both candidates, Biden and Trump, are poised to address their key weaknesses in the debate arena. At 81, Joe Biden has faced concerns about his age and mental acuity, which voters are more likely to consider as a factor than Trump. Biden’s performance in the debate could reshape public perception, and a strong performance could change how Americans view him.On the other hand, Donald Trump has engaged in controversial and inflammatory…
Retailers are leveraging a variety of technology platforms to drive sales and stay relevant. Too many technology platforms can lead to data silos and poor customer experiences. An integrated financial technology platform enables 360-degree customer insights and AI innovation. When customers order food, clothing, or other goods, they expect a seamless experience. To make that happen, merchants rely on behind-the-scenes processes and platforms to deliver quality customer service. From payments to analytics to loyalty programs, Software as a Service (SaaS) applications help businesses track and fulfill orders and deliveries.In 2022, organizations worldwide used an average of 130 SaaS applications. But…
Marquette University and the University of Connecticut will meet in the Big East basketball tournament finals at Madison Square Garden. Photo: Sarah Steer/Getty Images In the biggest media rights deal in college basketball, the Big East signed new long-term agreements with Fox Sports, NBC Sports and TNT Sports. The new deal will run through the 2030-2031 season and will make Fox the primary broadcast partner. But perhaps the most important part of the new deal is the addition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT Sports. The network will broadcast at least 65 games each season, including 50 men’s games and 15…
Meta has fixed a bug that led users to believe the company had adjusted their choices in its political content settings tool without their consent. The issue affected both Instagram and Threads users, and appeared to have reset users’ content settings to defaults that limited the amount of political content from people they didn’t follow. On Wednesday, Meta confirmed that it was investigating the issue and working on a fix. Late Wednesday evening, Meta communications director Andy Stone announced in a thread post that the issue had been resolved. He also shared more details about the nature of the bug,…
The pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, live at the San Diego Zoo.viaJune 27, 2024 11:10am ET• 6 min readA pair of pandas from China will soon find a new home in America’s greatest city: San Diego, California.Panda diplomatic ambassadors Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first new panda pair to come to the United States in 21 years.Two pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, have been transported from China to the United States and are set to be welcomed into the San Diego Zoo.San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceZookeeper Huangshan has been preparing the animals for the journey, including…
“We have to defend our country, and these checkpoints are a threat to our security,” the defence minister said. In an undated photo, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaks at a press conference. — AFPWithout a valid passport and visa, travellers from Afghanistan will not be allowed to enter Pakistan.Governments are trying to stop threats from entering and prevent potential breaches.Currently, all terrorism is coming from Afghan territory, from Asif.In a major policy shift, Pakistan has decided to strictly enforce international law on its border with Afghanistan to curb the inflow of militants and contraband, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said…
CNN — Pregnant women in Idaho should be able to get abortions in medical emergencies, at least for now. The Supreme Court on Thursday formally rejected an appeal of Idaho’s strict abortion ban, blocking the state’s law that criminalizes most abortions. At least while the case is before the court, the state cannot deny emergency abortions to pregnant women whose health is at risk. The decision was mistakenly posted on the U.S. Supreme Court’s website on Wednesday and was first reported by Bloomberg News. “Today’s ruling is not a victory for Idaho’s pregnant patients,” Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote in…
Listen to the article 7 minutes This audio is automatically generated, if you have any feedback please let us know. Hotel Tech-in is our regular feature taking an in-depth look at emerging technologies in the hospitality industry. Travelers literally come with a lot of baggage. Denmark-based LuggageHero has been helping travelers store their luggage in established businesses, such as retail stores and cafes, since 2016. The storage solution is available globally in many European cities and in select US markets, including New York, Dallas and Atlanta. Due to strong demand from both hotel guests and owners, LuggageHero launched HotelsHero in…