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Nov 07 2025BUSINESS

Golden Entertainment: A Mixed Bag of Numbers

Golden Entertainment's recent financial report for the third quarter of 2025 shows a mixed picture. The company saw a slight dip in revenue, bringing in $154. 8 million compared to $161. 2 million the previous year. This drop also led to a net loss of $4. 7 million, a stark contrast to the $5. 2 mil

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Nov 06 2025CELEBRITIES

A Philadelphia Tailor's Triumph: Ralph Rucci's Fashion Journey

Ralph Rucci, a renowned fashion designer from South Philadelphia, recently received a prestigious honor. The Council of Fashion Designers of America gave him the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. This award celebrates his incredible contributions to the fashion world. Rucci, now 68, is fam

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Nov 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fashion on Stage: Paul Tazewell's Magic Unveiled

Paul Tazewell, a renowned costume designer, is set to bring his magical creations to life at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. This exhibit, opening on January 19, 2026, is a first-of-its-kind celebration of his work, titled Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell. Ta

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Nov 04 2025CELEBRITIES

Diane Ladd: A Life of Art and Resilience

Diane Ladd, a powerhouse actress with a career spanning seven decades, passed away at her California home at the age of 89. Her daughter, Laura Dern, shared the news, highlighting her mother's incredible journey in the entertainment industry. Ladd was no stranger to complex roles, often portraying

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Nov 02 2025LIFESTYLE

The Best Business Class Seat in the Sky for 2025

Qatar Airways has been named the best airline for business class travel in 2025, thanks to its innovative Qsuite. This seat is special because it lets passengers work together or have some privacy when they need to rest. The Qsuite is not available on all flights, so travelers need to check if it's

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Nov 02 2025BUSINESS

Oakland County IT Staff Face Discipline Over Questionable Contract Deal

In a recent development, Oakland County has taken action against four of its IT staff members. They were involved in a shady contract deal. An independent probe revealed that the county awarded a contract to a company owned by one of the employees. This was not done properly. The county executive,

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Nov 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrating Adventure and Conservation: The Coast Film & Music Festival

The Coast Film & Music Festival is back for another year, bringing together a mix of films, music, and outdoor activities. This year's event runs for nine days and features a wide range of films that focus on adventure, conservation, and human stories. The festival aims to inspire and educate, with

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Power Plays: How Louisiana's Governor Shakes Up LSU Sports

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has made a bold move by firing LSU athletic director Scott Woodward. This decision came just a day after Landry publicly declared he would not support Woodward's choice for the next football coach. Landry's strong words, including a dramatic comparison to Donald Trump,

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Oct 31 2025BUSINESS

How Avoya Travel is Mixing Old and New to Win Big

Avoya Travel just won two big awards for mixing old-school marketing with cutting-edge tech. They're proving that print isn't dead and that booking a cruise can be both easy and personal. First, they showed that direct mail isn't just for grandma's cookies anymore. By using data to target the right

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Oct 31 2025SPORTS

LSU's Athletic Director Scott Woodward Steps Down Amid Controversy

Scott Woodward, the athletic director at LSU, is no longer in his position. This decision came after Louisiana's governor made it clear that Woodward wouldn't be involved in hiring the next football coach. The interim athletic director is now Verge Ausberry, who was previously the executive deputy

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