CNN — Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it’s clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats. Across runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris, there was a notable scarcity of plus-size models. This comes at a time when there are five injectable medications which can be used as appetite suppressants currently available by prescription in the US, stirring much conversation; a sixth medication, Rybelsus, is taken as an oral pill. Two are officially approved in the UK — the largest influx of weight loss medication seen…
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article Rescuers found the missing hiker after he regained cell service and called for help. (Chaffee County Search and Rescue South) An injured Colorado man weathered a storm and survived a night alone on a mountain after his co-workers left him behind during an office retreat, rescue officials said Sunday. The man was part of a group of 15 co-workers who had set off to summit Mount Shavano on Friday, the Chaffee County Search and Rescue South said. “In what might cause some awkward encounters at the office in the coming days and weeks, one member of their party was…
US VIRGIN ISLANDS, St Thomas – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has proclaimed the month of September Attendance Awareness Month, Labor and Management Awareness Month, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, National Preparedness Month and National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Additionally, during the month of September, Virgin islanders are being asked to recognize West Indies Solidarity Day, Patriot Day, Gold Star Mothers and Family Day, Maroon Commemorative Day and National Grandparents Day. Statistics show that children living in poverty are two to three times more likely to be chronically absent, and education is the last chance for children living in poverty…
Clemson was outclassed on Saturday.Associated Press No. 1 Georgia left no doubt who was the better team in a 34-3 win over No. 14 Clemson.Not long ago, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney had his program contending with Alabama as the best team in college football.With the decisive loss to Georgia, Clemson proved again that it is no longer among the sport’s elite. From 2015-2020 (six seasons), Clemson went 79-7. Since the start of the 2021 season, the Tigers are 30-11, with Swinney stubbornly refusing to adapt to the college football’s current transfer portal era.In May, Swinney defended Clemson’s inactivity in…
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CUMBERLAND, Md. – A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there. Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there. The city of Cumberland has introduced a limited-time pilot program offering the money to families willing to relocate within city limits. According to the city’s website, the relocation package includes $10,000 in relocation cash and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of up to $10,000 for approved home renovations or a down payment on a newly constructed home. …
Sunday’s Southern 500 at Darlington will serve as the final race of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series regular season. With three playoff spots up for grabs, here’s what you need to know before the 16-driver playoff field for the Cup Series is decided. Wallace, Buescher battle on the bubble Chris Buescher (+21) currently holds the 16th and final provisional playoff spot, but Bubba Wallace (-21) won’t be going down without a fight. It was Wallace who won the pole on Saturday with a monster lap while Buescher straggled into the final round of qualifying and will start 10th. Wallace was also…
Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN — He’d spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse. In 2011, Kajiyama arrived back in Japan with his Israeli partner Hila, who he met in Nepal, and the pair set about finding the perfect location for their future venture. However, there were a couple of major stumbling blocks in their way.…
Virginia father gives son $1M lottery ticket as wedding gift A Virginia father gifted his son a $1 million lottery ticket as a wedding gift. FOX 5’s Josh Rosenthal has the story. PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – A Virginia father gifted his son a $1 million lottery ticket as a wedding gift. Aaron and Kiana Andrews recently got married in April and the newlywed’s plan – which they came up with before the winning ticket – is to move out of their home in Springfield and move in with Aaron’s dad in Triangle, Virginia. They hoped to stay for a…
With his captivating Afrobeat sound and dynamic acting talent, B.K is rapidly becoming a household name in the global entertainment industry. Born in Ghana and currently based in Belgium, this multifaceted artist is bridging cultural divides and bringing African music to a wider audience. B.K’s musical journey began in Ghana, where he was deeply influenced by the country’s rich musical heritage. His passion for Afrobeat, a genre that seamlessly blends traditional African rhythms with contemporary sounds, led him to pursue a career in music. After moving to Belgium, B.K’s unique blend of Afrobeat with European influences started gaining traction, catching…