The dressing rooms of Boise State University’s Special Event Center on Sunday transformed into an explosion of safety pins, curling irons and high heels. Young women mouthed practiced words in front of a mirror, while those who hadn’t hired professional hair and makeup artists worked to perfect their looks. “Does anyone have extra butt glue?” […]
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – On Saturday evening, a new Miss Wisconsin was crowned in Oshkosh, qualifying for the Miss America competition in 2025. 22-year-old Mandi Genord of Beaver Dam swept the title among 30 others from across Wisconsin. ‘This is the absolute best job in sports’: Ed Policy named next Packers Chairman, President & CEO […]
OSHKOSH – Mandi Genord will compete for the title of Miss America 2025. The 22-year-old Beaver Dam woman claimed the Miss Wisconsin 2024 crown Saturday evening at Alberta Kimball Auditorium at Oshkosh West High School from a field of 30 contestants from across the state. Genord served as Miss Wisconsin’s Teen in 2018. She is […]
By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU (Reuters) – Officials in Moldova, a fierce critic of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, pledged on Thursday to crack down on athletes and cultural figures who have travelled to Russia to compete or perform without official permission. The warnings were issued after six athletes from the ex-Soviet state took part in the […]
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Addison Morin is ready to compete on stage this week to vie for the title of Miss Wisconsin’s Teen 2024. Morin stood in shock Oct. 28 as she was crowned Miss Wisconsin Rapids’ Teen. Now, about eight months later, Morin, 15, said she has reached beyond her comfort zone, broken out of […]
By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN (Reuters) – European governments may be wary of budget Chinese electric vehicles flooding their markets but they’re also fiercely competing for a share of the manufacturing investment and jobs the new competitors bring. While the European Union investigates China’s auto subsidies and considers tariffs on imports, national governments across the bloc […]
By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN (Reuters) – European governments may be wary of budget Chinese electric vehicles flooding their markets but they’re also fiercely competing for a share of the manufacturing investment and jobs the new competitors bring. While the European Union investigates China’s auto subsidies and considers tariffs on imports, national governments across the bloc […]
Amid the AI chip race, semiconductor specialist Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) almost seems like an afterthought. Currently, the crosshairs are on graphics processors. In contrast, Qualcomm focuses on mobile and wireless technologies. However, Qualcomm’s strategic focus on energy efficiency and its new partnership to develop more efficient AI chips position it to make a significant impact in […]
May 30—Three Democrats are competing to represent a part of Portland in the Maine House of Representatives and fill the seat held by outgoing House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross. Former state Rep. Herb Adams, outgoing state Sen. Ben Chipman and former Portland school board member Yusuf Yusuf will face off in the June 11 primary. […]
May 29—Two Republicans are competing for the chance to challenge longtime Rep. Chellie Pingree for her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Andrew Piantidosi of Cape Elizabeth, who formerly worked in sales and business development, and Ronald Russell, a retired U.S. Army veteran from Kennebunkport, will face off in the June 11 primary to […]
Clifton Carr climbs up to the cab of the nearly 8-ton machine and buckles himself in with a neon safety belt. He moves his sunglasses from his eyes to the brim of his hat, then waits for his mark. Three referees wielding stopwatches give him the OK. Using 2 large joysticks, Carr begins to move […]
Logan Cox is no stranger to competition. He loves the thrill of the battle, and he’ll be in one from May 26-31 when he compete among 245 of the country’s best spellers in 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Headed for […]