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Dolly Parton's father grew up poor and never had the opportunity to learn to read. Inspired by his childhood experiences, the 78-year-old country music legend has made it his mission for the past 30 years to promote literacy through his Imagination Library book distribution program, which has expanded across states such as Missouri and Kentucky, two of 21 states where every child under the age of 5 can sign up to have a book mailed to their home each month. To mark the occasion, she made stops in both states on Tuesday to promote the show and tell the story…

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As this season's fresh U.S.-grown blueberries begin to arrive in China, the American Highbush Blueberry Association will be returning to Hong Kong to display fresh blueberries and a range of blueberry-based products to international attendees at Asia Fruit Logistica, Sept. 4-6 at the AsiaWorld-Expo. Global demand for blueberries has soared over the past decade, and so has production. In 2022, global blueberry production reached a record high of 1.86 million tonnes. Blueberries are native to North America, and the United States has long been the world's leading producer of the fruit. According to the North American Blueberry Association, the 2023…

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On August 23, 2024, Bridget Frey, Chief Technology Officer at Redfin Corp (NASDAQ:RDFN), sold 17,039 shares of the company's stock. The transaction was reported in a recent SEC filing. With this sale, the insider now owns 442,914 shares of Redfin Corp stock.Redfin Corp is a technology-enabled real estate brokerage offering a wide range of services to facilitate the buying, selling and renting of residential properties. The company uses technology to streamline the real estate transaction process, making it more convenient and less expensive for consumers.Over the past year, Bridget Frey has sold a total of 42,954 shares but hasn't bought…

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Tech companies are under pressure to develop better AI tools to ease teachers' workload after ministers announced they would give AI models special access to the Department for Education's (DfE) resource bank.Education Secretary Stephen Morgan said the move was a “major step forward towards introducing AI into the classroom”, as the government was spending £3 million to create a “content bank” of official assessments, curriculum guidance and teaching materials.Many teachers say they are already using AI to help them, but current AI tools are not trained on materials specifically designed or approved for use in classrooms in England.According to India's…

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On March 24, two young anti-coal activists were abducted from a tuk-tuk in San Carlos, Philippines, and forced into another vehicle. Francisco “Eko” Dangura III and Joxel “Jack” Tiong were later found alive but had both been assaulted. Their ordeal coincided with ongoing efforts across Southeast Asia to protect environmental activists through a region-wide declaration on environmental rights. According to Global Witness, 318 land and environmental activists were killed across Southeast Asia between 2012 and 2021, 18% of the global total. The Philippines has recorded 281 deaths since 2012, making it the country with the highest number of such activists…

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To address Orange County's growing blood supply crisis, the City of Irvine and UCI Health are teaming up to host a blood drive event at the Irvine Civic Center on Wednesday, September 11th from 9 am to 3 pm. Donations will help provide critical care for patients at UCI Medical Center. Donors will receive a $10 gift card to Target, In-N-Out Burger or Starbucks or a blood donor T-shirt and will have the opportunity to be entered to win four passes to Great Park Ice and FivePoint Arena presented by UCI Health. Reservations are encouraged but not required; you can…

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The U.S. heads to training camp next week for friendlies against Canada (Sept. 7) and New Zealand (Sept. 10), but playing time has been limited for many of the players on the 2024 Copa America roster since league play resumed in Europe. Only four starters have averaged more than 45 minutes per game in the Copa America. USMNT in Europe (2024-25, average league hours):Goalkeeper (2) Ethan Holbert (Cardiff City/WAL) 90 minutes*Matt Turner (Nottingham Forest/England) 0 minutes Defender (6): Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic/SCO) 90 minutes*Antonee Robinson (Fulham/England) 90 minutes*Joe Scali (Borussia Mönchengladbach/Germany) 90 minutes*Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/ENG) 82 minutesChristopher Lund (Palermo/Italy) 44.5…

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Britain is set to begin talks with Germany on a new cooperation treaty as the Labour government seeks to “reset” relations with Europe.Sir Keir Starmer, who is in Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, said the agreement was part of efforts to “turn Brexit around”.Downing Street said the agreement covers areas such as energy security, technology and science.It also covers access to mutual markets and trade across the North Sea, he added.After Berlin, Sir Keir will travel to Paris where he will meet French President Emmanuel Macron and attend the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympics.No. 10 said it…

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MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – Northern Michigan University's Rural Health Center will again offer a virtual Community Healthcare Worker Certification Program this fall.The program was revived thanks to a $1.4 million grant from the UP Workforce Innovation Network (UP WIN). The 12-day course includes training in mental health, first aid and adverse child events. The course would normally cost more than $1,600 but is now being offered for just $250.”There is a critical need right now to continue our efforts to train, increase and expand our health care workforce, from dental hygienists to paramedics to emergency medical technicians. There is a…

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After battling a hamstring injury early in the preseason, Lions running back Jameel Gibbs is back to practice just over a week until the start of the 2024 NFL schedule, much to the joy of those who drafted him. But with many 2024 fantasy football drafts coming up in the coming days, some managers may be wary of Gibbs due to the possibility of a lingering soft-tissue injury. Heading into the regular season, where should you target him, and who else has injuries to keep an eye on in fantasy football in 2024?Our trusted 2024 fantasy football QB rankings ,…

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