Author: Lily Evans

NEW BEDFORD — There's a reason coach Craig Soares decided to start freshman Olivia Araujo at shortstop this year.”She has potential,” said the head coach at GNB Vocational Technical High School. Araujo was on full display Monday afternoon as the 11th-seeded Bears defeated 22nd-seeded Seekonk, 11-9, in an MIAA Division 3 round of 32 game.In the top of the seventh, with the winning run reaching home plate and the Bears leading by just two runs, Araujo caught a liner and got the runner on third base out, setting up a double play to end the game and send Voc-Tech to…

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Alyssa Powell/BI, Getty ImagesTechnology stocks have dominated the market for over a decade.But the strong performance of tech stocks may start to spread to other sectors of the stock market, according to Bank of America.According to the bank, here are four reasons why tech's dominance could come to an end later this year:The technology sector's stock market dominance may finally come to an end later this year, according to Bank of America.Driven by strong earnings growth, tech-oriented growth stocks have long been favored by investors over value stocks, despite a painful blip during the 2022 bear market.Bank of America equity…

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The early over/under win totals for the 2024 college football season were released earlier this season. As for Virginia Tech, the initial over/under win total was 7.5, which was very appealing for bettors.Many over/under win numbers have been updated since spring practice and the spring games concluded, but honestly, the Hokies' updated numbers from one betting site still look like a good bet.DraftKings updated their over/under win numbers for the 2024 season, increasing Virginia Tech's chances of winning from 7.5 to 8. Even though the number went up half a game, it still looks like a good bet. First, if…

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The Niles Village Council received two grants from the Cook County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management at the May 28 Village Council meeting.The village secured two Urban Safety Initiative Cook County Homeland Security grants to cover the $84,000 cost of equipping a recently procured mobile command unit with state-of-the-art equipment and the $19,000 cost of purchasing two drones for the fire department.”Following the active threat incident in Highland Park, it became apparent that Niles, population approximately 30,000, could experience a similar threat throughout the year,” the village's drone application, completed by Deputy Fire Chief Robert Greiner, said.According to…

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(Graphic: Business Wire)Laval, Quebec and Frederick, Maryland, June 3, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BIOQuébec and the Maryland Technology Council (MTC) announce a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration and cooperation between the life sciences sectors of Quebec and Maryland. The partnership aims to foster mutual benefits through the sharing of information and opportunities, strengthening the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in both regions.The MOU establishes a framework for cooperation that will enable members of both organizations to access resources, connect with international markets and participate in special events to foster growth and innovation in the life sciences industry, which may include bilateral…

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The Dow's gains on Friday were short-lived, resulting in a lackluster start to June. Manufacturing DataThe Dow fell 115 points, but the session low was down more than 400 points, while the S&P 500 was searching for direction throughout the day. The Nasdaq was down 100 points. Chip Leader Nvidia (NVDA) further expands into the artificial intelligence (AI) space. Read on for more details on today's market. This is perfect Casino Stocks For bearish traders. 25 Best Stocks Owned in June. Plus, GameStop is in the spotlight, Best Buy is getting a 2x upgrade, and there's talk of a SAM…

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The technology sector is poised for significant growth in a world of cutting-edge innovation. The sector is dominated by large-cap companies with market capitalizations of over $200 billion. These companies are known for their financial strength and global reach and feature prominently in benchmark stock indexes such as the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) and the Nasdaq-100 Index ($IUXX).Of these big names, Netflix (NFLX) and Apple (AAPL) haven't posted the biggest year-to-date gains in 2024, but they're still attracting bullish attention from analysts. Evercore ISI Group recently rated Netflix a “moderate buy” due to its strong financials, while Bank of America…

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On Monday, the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was announced, and two former Virginia Tech players were on the ballot. This was the first time one of the players was on the ballot, while the other's name is on the ballot again.Former Hokies center Jim Pyne was on the ballot for the first time but had a stellar career in Blacksburg, becoming the school's first unanimous All-American in 1993. He was also a Lombardi and Outland Trophy finalist that season and was a three-time Big East Conference All-Star. A native of Milford, Massachusetts, Pyne appeared in 42…

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Nganpol Tonsai/Getty Images/iStockphotoFor many years, jobs in the technology industry have been a lucrative career choice, and 2024 will be no exception.Check it out: Barbara Corcoran's 5 Best Passive Income IdeasRead next: How to get $340 a year in cash back on gas and things you've already boughtAccording to Splunk, demand remains high despite recent mass layoffs. The industry is booming, so those looking for a new position will likely find one within the next few months, whatever the reason. We've rounded up the best jobs based on average salary and growth potential, so you might find one that's a…

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Technology stocks have dominated the market for over a decade. But the strong performance of tech stocks may start to spread to other sectors of the stock market, according to Bank of America. According to the bank, here are four reasons why tech's dominance could come to an end later this year: Thank you for your registration! Access your favorite topics on the go with your personalized feed. Download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time by visiting your settings page or clicking “unsubscribe” at…

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