MANAGEMENT

Oct 23 2024HEALTH

Finding a Supportive Hand for Norwood Hospital

There’s a hitch in Norwood Hospital's story. Steward Health Care, after selling six functional hospitals, left Norwood, a suburb closed since 2020, in a tricky spot. Now, it needs a reliable, local, nonprofit hospital operator to take the reins and someone with funds to make that happen. While the f

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Oct 21 2024LIFESTYLE

Quick Hugs at Dunedin Airport: Three Minutes to Say Goodbye

Imagine this: you're at Dunedin Airport in New Zealand, saying goodbye to a loved one. But wait, there's a catch! You've only got three minutes for that farewell hug. That's right, the airport has put a time limit on those emotional partings. Why? Well, it's all about keeping things moving smoothly.

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

Airport's Hug Rule: 3 Minutes or Move to Parking

Imagine trying to catch a flight and getting stuck in a never-ending line of cars because people just can't stop hugging goodbye! That's exactly what's been happening at Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand. To keep traffic flowing, the airport has introduced a new rule: hugs at the drop-off

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Oct 21 2024HEALTH

Post-Surgery Pain Care: A Racial Divide

Imagine having major surgery. You might expect the best care to manage your pain afterward. But new research shows Black patients are less likely to get the top-notch treatment they deserve. Instead of using a combination of pain medicines that experts say work better and reduce the risk of addictio

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

The Hidden Conflict: A Look at Sacramento's City Manager

In Sacramento, the name Howard Chan, the city manager, keeps popping up in local politics. He's climbed to the highest-paid spot, but how he got there raises questions. Recently, the city council delayed voting on his raise, and a community member, Marbella Sala, spoke up. She thinks the council sho

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Oklahoma's Misuse of Pandemic Relief Funds: A Close Look

In Oklahoma, a recent investigation found that leaders were not careful with millions of dollars meant to help schools during the pandemic. This money was part of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER). The investigation showed that the state didn't follow the rules and wasted about $

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Why Keeping Cash in Payment Apps Might Not Be Smart

Connor Tomasko from Chicago is a money management enthusiast who's urging people to be cautious about keeping money in payment apps. While these apps, like Venmo and Cash App, are easy to use, they don't offer the same protections as banks. For instance, funds in these apps aren't usually insured by

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Oct 11 2024FINANCE

Big Money Manager BlackRock Hits New Heights

BlackRock Inc., the world's biggest money manager, just hit an incredible milestone: they now handle $11.5 trillion in assets. How did they get there? Well, in the past quarter alone, they attracted a whopping $221 billion from investors. This includes $97 billion pumped into exchange-traded funds a

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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

CEO Tavares Steps Down in 2026; Stellantis Faces Industry Challenges

Stellantis, the multinational automaker, announced on Friday that its CEO, Carlos Tavares, will retire in early 2026. This decision comes amid what Tavares described as a "Darwinian period" in the global auto industry. The company has also been struggling with falling sales; in the third quarter of

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

Portland Thorns FC GM Shifts to New Role in 2025

Portland Thorns FC's general manager, Karina LeBlanc, will step down from her role next year but will continue working with the club in a different capacity. The announcement comes after a tough season with a seven-game losing streak. LeBlanc, who is a former Canada and Thorns goalkeeper, will move

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