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Summit County resident John George has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the 2024 CrossFit Games in the 65-plus age division. George, who owns Mountain Wave and Blue River Sports, had previously competed in the 2023 Games where he narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth. Determined to improve on
Vice President Kamala Harris recently made her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border as a 2024 presidential candidate, traveling to Douglas, Arizona. This trip highlights the critical role immigration will play in the upcoming election, not just in border states but across the nation. Harris used the visit
SpaceX launched a partially occupied Crew Dragon spacecraft on Saturday, carrying just two astronauts instead of its usual four-person crew. This unusual mission is the result of a challenging safety decision NASA had to make after complications arose with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. In June, astronauts Butch Wilmore and
The Oakland Athletics played their final game in Oakland on Thursday, marking the end of an era for the franchise. The Oakland Coliseum was filled to capacity with 46,889 fans, creating an atmosphere that was both celebratory and somber. While the turnout for the last game was impressive, it
A family recently embarked on a 7-night voyage aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Breakaway, exploring destinations in New England and Canada. The massive vessel, part of the “Breakaway” class alongside its sister ship Norwegian Getaway, can accommodate approximately 4,000 guests and boasts an open-air design with
Business owners in Gilroy are grappling with a surge of break-ins that have occurred over recent weeks, leaving them frustrated and seeking solutions. The incidents have affected multiple establishments in the area, causing property damage and financial strain for the proprietors. One of the impacted businesses is Alehouse and
Francis Ford Coppola, the renowned filmmaker behind classics like “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now,” has taken a significant financial risk with his latest project, “Megalopolis.” The director invested over $100 million of his own money into the sci-fi epic, which reimagines New York City with a Roman twist. To
The Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center is offering a comprehensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs titled “Start-Up Essentials: From Concept to Creation.” This four-part series, designed to provide a thorough overview of launching a small business, will take place from October 2 to October 23 at 1250
Michael Andretti, a prominent figure in motorsports, has announced a significant restructuring of his racing organization, Andretti Global. The changes involve handing over operational control to his business partner, Dan Towriss, while Andretti transitions to a strategic advisory role within the company he has led since 2002. Towriss, who owns
The emergency preparedness industry is experiencing a surge in popularity as Americans increasingly turn to “prepping” amid feelings of uncertainty about the future. According to a recent Finder.com survey, approximately one-third of American adults are now investing in prepper supplies, collectively spending around $11 billion over a 12-
A recent study by Lendio, a company specializing in small business loans, has ranked Ohio as the sixth best state in the United States to launch a small business in 2024. This positioning marks a slight decline from Ohio’s third-place ranking in 2023, but still solidifies its status
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has criticized former President Donald Trump for turning the Republican Party into what he describes as a “family business.” In a recent interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Pod,” Cuban discussed the GOP presidential candidate with hedge fund manager David Tepper and SEC chief Gary Gensler, expressing
