Ross Energy Week keynote speaker talks sustainability, business

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About 50 University of Michigan students filed into the Ross School of Business Friday afternoon to hear Business alumnus Ian Black deliver a keynote address on the development of renewable energy. The speaker event, which helped kick off Ross Energy Week, featured Black’s business and sustainability perspectives as chief development officer of energy solutions company …

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Rare study of identical twins confirms widespread health benefits of vegan diet

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The fact that eating less meat can improve cardiovascular health is not a new finding, but previous studies supporting this idea have often been hampered by confounding factors such as genetics, background and lifestyle. Now, scientists have eliminated many of these variables with a study of identical twins comparing a healthy omnivorous diet to a …

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How a small Northwest town became ‘world famous’ for its signature hot dogs

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People have been known to travel hundreds of miles, deep into rural Curry County, to try a delicacy found only in Langlois, Ore.: a hot dog. But this is no ordinary dog. The only grocer in town, Langlois Market, says the house-made sweet mustard and extra-crusted frankfurters are what make their dogs “world famous.” For …

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Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion

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Toby Scott/SOPA Images/Shutterstock Mandatory credit: Photo by Toby Scott/SOPA Images/Shutterstock (13034875b) The Alaska Airlines corporate office building is seen at the company’s headquarters in SeaTac, Washington. Alaska Air Group ( ALK ) plans to report quarterly earnings this week. Signs and Logos in the United States – July 16, 2022 CNN — Alaska Air ( …

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Wyoming Cowboys Receive Invitation to 2023 Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl

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Laramie, Wyo. (Dec. 3, 2023) – For the third consecutive season the Wyoming Cowboys will be playing in a bowl, the first time in Wyoming school history. The Cowboys have accepted an invitation to the 2023 Bartstool Sports Arizona Bowl, marking the second year in a row that the Pokes will play in Tucson and …

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World media leaders gather to address common challenges, increase trust-Xinhua

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GUANGZHOU, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) — World media leaders gathered in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou on Sunday to build consensus on solving common challenges and promoting global trust. The 5th World Media Summit (WMS) released a joint statement during the opening ceremony and plenary session at its main venue in the Nansha District of …

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Bedford plans to establish drug court | News, Games, Jobs

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BEDFORD – Bedford County will establish its first drug court in early 2024 using a portion of opioid funds, President Travis Livengood announced Tuesday. In addition to setting up and operating the drug court, the opioid grant money will help hire additional staff at the probation office and corrections center, purchase additional drug testing equipment, …

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Inflation, weight loss pills, expensive treatments drive up health insurance costs

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As Long Islanders enroll in health insurance plans through 2024, many employers are shouldering all or most of the rising costs in an effort to retain employees in a tight labor market, business groups, consultants and brokers said. Prices for employer-sponsored insurance plans are expected to rise an average of 5.4% to 8.5%, according to …

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