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The Pac-12 is veering west.Pac-12 leaders are working to expand after American Athletic Conference schools turned down interest in joining the league. The conference already has a commitment from Utah State University and has sent an offer to join UNLV, sources told Yahoo Sports.Pac-12 leaders and consulting firm Navigate met late Monday night to discuss possible expansion options after it was announced that targets Memphis, Tulane, South Florida and UTSA had opted to remain in the AAC. The Pac-12 has continued discussions with basketball powerhouses Gonzaga and UConn and is considering other options, but UNLV remains its top target.But the…

The Pac-12 is veering west.Pac-12 leaders are working to expand after American Athletic Conference schools turned down interest in joining the league. The conference already has a commitment from Utah State University and has sent an offer to join UNLV, sources told Yahoo Sports.Pac-12 leaders and consulting firm Navigate met late Monday night to discuss possible expansion options, and the league is in talks with basketball powerhouses Gonzaga and UConn and is considering other options, but UNLV remains the top target.But the clock is ticking, and the Mountain West is sprinting to secure membership with financial incentives. Much of that…

Now you can give yourself or your children a flu shot with a nasal spray. On Sept. 20, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first vaccine that adults can administer to themselves or a caregiver to someone else. The same nasal spray, FluMist, has been approved since 2003 but previously had to be administered by a pharmacist or other health care professional.Read what you need to know about the new nasal spray flu vaccine.What is FluMist?Nasal spray vaccines have been around for 20 years and were originally approved for administration by pharmacists or health care professionals to people ages…

Research suggests that some tampons may contain toxic metals, including arsenic, lead, and cadmium. A large portion of the population uses these products every month, but are tampons safe to use? Consumer Reports explains.Tampon users have been taking to TikTok to video themselves tossing their unused products straight into the trash, and the panic comes after a new study found traces of toxic metals such as lead and arsenic in many tampons.The types of metals found varied slightly depending on the brand, but one key finding was that even tampons labeled “organic” contained traces of these contaminants, particularly arsenic.Although the…

Expanding access to mental health care was a top concern for state lawmakers and nonprofits that support children and families who responded to an Alaska Children’s Legislators survey. A bipartisan group of lawmakers focused on policies to improve early childhood outcomes met Friday afternoon. The group was formed last winter. Democratic Sen. Loki Tobin, who led the Anchorage meeting, said there was overwhelming voice from Alaskans during the last legislative session about the need for support for mental and behavioral health services. “We know that Alaska is number one in all kinds of bad things, and one of those bad…

The personal training fitness industry has experienced explosive growth in recent years, emerging as one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. With an increased emphasis on health and wellness, more people are turning to personal trainers for guidance, motivation, and expertise to reach their fitness goals. Yet, despite this rapid growth, personal trainers are often one of the lowest-paid occupations in the fitness field. This discrepancy raises important questions about the structure of the industry and the value placed on fitness professionals.1. Health and wellness boom As public awareness of health issues continues to grow due to obesity…

After moving to the United States nine months ago, Michael Ilesanmi of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After began charting his career trajectory. The Nigerian had spent seven years with his American wife Angela Deem and hoped for a happy married life with her. He had allowed herself to be disrespected, thinking that one day things would improve. In December 2023, Michael arrived in the United States, but after spending a few months with Angela, he realized that she would not be the woman he expected her to be. In February 2024, Michael finally gave up on the marriage. Over…

ADA, Okla. (KXII) – Aviation students from 20 schools across Texama learned about aviation history and career opportunities at the first-ever “Southern Oklahoma Aviation Day.” “At Ada High School, students built and launched a rocket and heard from University of Oklahoma students working in air traffic control about what to expect there. Their third stop was Ada Regional Airport where they toured a commemorative aircraft from Vietnam,” said Paula Keddy, aerospace STEM education manager for the Oklahoma Department of Aviation. Keddy said he’s raising awareness of Oklahoma’s second-largest industry. “Oklahoma has 117 schools, which puts us first in the nation…

Dengue cases have reached record highs around the world this year, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue an advisory for travelers to the United States. Hawaii has not had a localized dengue outbreak since 2016, when health officials confirmed more than 200 cases on the island of Hawaii, but some of its Pacific neighbors have not been so lucky. CDC researchers recently found that 60 percent of children and adolescents in American Samoa had been infected with dengue fever — an alarming statistic because dengue can be fatal if contracted more than once. HPR spoke with…

China’s push for the public sector to step up its use of domestically produced semiconductors is best exemplified by Huawei’s Qingyun L540 laptop.The “safe and reliable” devices are equipped with domestically designed processors and Chinese-made operating systems, eliminating as many foreign components and software as possible.The computers, which are being snapped up by governments and agencies across the country, have become a poster child for a localization campaign known as “Xinchuang,” China’s “IT application innovation.”Chinese officials have dreamed of building a domestic high-tech supply chain for decades, especially in basic components such as semiconductors. Progress has been slow, but Washington’s…