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[ad_1] Story Links RESULTSBLACKSBURG, Va. — The High Point University women’s cross country team scored a second-place finish in the Panthers’ first 6K race Friday night at the Virginia Tech Alumni Meet. HPU was runner-up to host Virginia Tech as seven schools competed.”I thought the women did exceptionally well with the challenge of racing at our distance, which is 6,000 meters,” HPU Women’s Cross Country Head Coach Remy Tamer said. “Also having three of our top seven out of the race, it offered opportunities for some to step up into a very important role and for our top end…

[ad_1] Google added 110 properties in past year Algorithm adjusted to handle gender ambiguous language Tech firm already has women’s sport partnership with The Athletic Google is making it easier for users to find information about women’s sport in its search engine, working with broadcasters and rights holders to deliver the most relevant information at the top of its results page. The tech giant has added 110 women’s competitions over the past year, bringing the total number to 380, ensuring latest scores, news, video clips and live streaming information are clearly presented in a dedicated module. Google’s partners include the…

  In 2022, celebration of the Fourth of July was  difficult.7 people went to a town parade in Highland Park, Illinois, and were shot dead by a sniper with an assault rifle. 35 or so others were shot but survived.  Hundreds of others escaped with psychological wounds only.The rest of us tried to carry on, but how do you enjoy a barbecue or parade or fireworks while your cell phone and television are reporting on the manhunt in Illinois for a killer still on the loose?Between updates on the parade massacre, we watched newly-released video of the murder of Jayland Walker, a…

[ad_1] Ginny Becker is a finalist for the 2023 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. (contributed) Kelowna child advocacy leader finalist for Canadian women in business award Ginny Becker is one of three finalists for the Social Change Award The executive director for the Child Advocacy Centre of Kelowna has been named a finalist for the 2023 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. Ginny Becker is in the running for the Social Change Award: Regional Impact. “It is an absolute honour to be included among this incredible group of changemakers from across…

The most memorable thing about Barbara was her million-dollar smile.  She liked happy, insisted that our memoirs not be polemic or despairing.  Even when writing about loss, she balanced grieving with celebrating.    Born Barbara Louise Mattes on April 6, 1939, in Illinois, she attended Briarcliff College just north of New York City and then did some acting on Broadway and in television.  She married a Naval officer and stockbroker, Gordon E. Abercrombie, in 1964 and had two daughters.  Barbara wrote five children’s books published  1979-2002 after editing a collection of poems for children in 1977.  Her three novels include Good…

[ad_1] New York CNN  —  It’s the summer of girl power, fueled by Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and “Barbie.” Millions of people across generations are paying through the nose for these experiences, providing a women-powered boost to the economy. “I loved going with my family” to Taylor Swift and “Barbie,” said 15-year-old Chelsea Deutsch. “I don’t think I would have rather had it any other way.” “Barbie” has so far raked in over $1 billion and counting at the box office. Beyoncé’s tour has been such a success, she was blamed for boosting inflation in Stockholm. And the final six nights…

[ad_1] By Jacqueline Lindenberg For Dailymail.Com 16:49 16 Sep 2023, updated 16:49 16 Sep 2023 She has always been honest about her weight struggles, previously saying she thinks she looks better now than when she was ‘skinny’ in her supermodel heyday.Now, Tyra Banks is ‘proudly’ putting her incredible curves on display after being snapped up to model in the latest Karen Millen ICONS campaign.The America’s Next Top Model alumna, 49, who recently left her Dancing With The Stars hosting gig, also took on the big role of creative director for the brand’s fall capsule collection. Tyra looks stunning in the pieces, listed…

[ad_1] Paducah, KY – A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky returned an indictment on September 12, 2023, charging a Paducah woman with eight counts of filing false tax claims and one count of wire fraud involving the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) financial assistance program. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky and Special Agent in Charge Bryant Jackson of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation, Cincinnati Field Office made the announcement.  According to the indictment, Natasha Harris-Johnson, 49, made a claim against the United States for payment of a refund…

My kids say I’m sexist, that I hate men–but they don’t get it.Projections still favor GOP to take HouseI favor women until a woman proves herself against women, against democracy, against loving your neighbor.  Or until a man turns out to be sympatico, a kindred spirit, as many men are.My commitment to Jesus requires me to vote against a hater and liar, whatever the gender, so I oppose Lauren Boebert in the 2022 election.  I support Adam Frisch.This week is a nail biter, as last week was.  The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office reports today that by Wednesday (or Friday at…

[ad_1] Spain head coach Jorge Vilda (left) triggered complicated feelings around his team’s Women’s World Cup title. Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales triggered controversy. (Alex Pantling/FIFA via Getty Images)Spain’s victory in Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final was a triumphant one. It should have been a solely joyous one for players who’d “grown up thinking football didn’t belong to us,” as captain Irene Paredes said Saturday; players who’d braved Spain’s infamous machista culture, dedicated their lives to soccer, and elevated their country to the pinnacle of the sport.But instead, it triggered complicated feelings. Then, in the aftermath, Spanish soccer federation…