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Tel Aviv’s new light rail fails to bring relief to struggling shop owners

A decade of disruption For many shop owners along the route of Tel Aviv’s new light rail, the opening of the Red Line last month was supposed to be a moment of celebration and relief. After nearly a decade of enduring road closures, blocked access, dust and noise, they hoped that the shiny new train would bring them a surge of customers and revive their businesses. However, their hopes have…

How Small Banks Help Small Businesses Grow and Thrive

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, providing jobs, innovation, and growth. However, they often face challenges in accessing the financial services they need to operate and expand. That’s why small banks are important partners for small businesses, offering personalized and flexible solutions that suit their needs. Small Banks Understand Small Businesses One of the main advantages of small banks is that they understand the needs and challenges of…

Small Businesses Fear Economic Fallout Of A Government Shutdown

The federal government is facing a possible shutdown on September 30, unless Congress can agree on a spending bill to keep it running. This would have a negative impact on the economy and especially on small businesses, who are already struggling to recover from the pandemic. Shutdown would disrupt federal services and contracts A government shutdown would mean that many federal agencies and programs would stop operating or reduce their…

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame welcomes nine new members for 2024

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2024, which features nine outstanding athletes, coaches and administrators who have made significant contributions to the state’s sports landscape. The inductees will be honored at the 65th Induction Celebration in Natchitoches, the home of the Hall of Fame and its museum. The dates for the three-day event will be announced soon. Drew Brees leads the class as a Super…

IOC issues new guidelines to protect athletes’ health from energy deficiency

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has published a new consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), a syndrome that affects the health and performance of athletes due to insufficient calorie intake. The statement, which was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, provides updated recommendations and practical guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and management of REDs. What is REDs and why is it important? REDs is a…

Queen’s Gaels look to bounce back in 2023 football season

The Queen’s Gaels football team is eager to start the 2023 season with a fresh mindset and a renewed determination. After finishing last in the OUA standings in 2022 with a 1-7 record, the Gaels are hoping to turn things around and compete for a playoff spot. New head coach and staff One of the biggest changes for the Gaels is the hiring of Steve Snyder as the new head…

Parisian booksellers fight to keep their stalls amid Olympics plans

The iconic green bookstalls along the River Seine in Paris, known as bouquinistes, are facing a possible removal for the 2024 Olympics. The booksellers, who have been part of the city’s cultural heritage for centuries, are resisting the plans and demanding to be respected. A 400-year-old tradition threatened by a four-hour ceremony The bouquinistes are a unique feature of Paris, offering a variety of second-hand books, posters, maps and souvenirs…

Biden to sign bill protecting school shooting sports programs

Bipartisan legislation reverses Education Department’s decision to defund hunting and archery courses President Biden is expected to sign a bill that would prevent his administration from cutting federal funding for school shooting sports programs, such as hunting and archery. The bill, known as the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, passed with overwhelming support in both the House and the Senate this week. The bill was introduced in response to…

Chinese water polo star Xiong Dunhan aims to popularize the sport with her online influence

Xiong’s social media presence attracts millions of fans Xiong Dunhan, a center forward in the Chinese women’s water polo team, has a huge fan base on China’s social media platforms. She often posts her life and training with the national team on Weibo, a twitter-like platform, and has amassed over two million followers. She also has a presence on Instagram, where she has 1.5 million followers. Xiong said she wants…

Cash circulation in Kenya reaches record high in July

Government spending boosts cash flow Cash circulating outside banks hit an all-time high of Sh273.4 billion in July in the wake of rushed government spending at the end of the financial year in June, easing the cash flow pain for contractors, suppliers and their employees. Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) show the cash outside banks rose from Sh257.9 billion in June to the highest level under President…