Category: Life
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It Pays to Give: 5 ideas for investing in the world around you
(Family Features) In a world fraught with social, political and environmental strife, a mindset that involves a more community-driven approach can make a meaningful difference. Each person’s contributions to improve the earth can send a ripple effect that ultimately transforms communities and the people who live within them. Consider these examples of actions you can…
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Expedia releases a summer travel cheat sheet, revealing cheapest times to fly
SEATTLE, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — While Spring Break has yet to wrap for some states, many U.S. travelers are already planning their summer vacations. According to Expedia® data, searches for summer getaways have steadily increased over the last month, with many top destinations seeing double-digit increases week-over-week in March. Destinations seeing a recent spike in interest for June…
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Tree Talk: 4 tips for planting trees
4 tips for planting trees (Family Features) Trees are virtually everywhere you turn, from your own backyard to nearby parks and forests where you enjoy hiking. They provide shade and beauty, and some even bear fruit. Beyond all the immediate benefits, you may be surprised to discover trees are also a critical key to the…
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Stephen Curry’s UNDERRATED Tour Powered by Rakuten Holds Championship Tournament in Oakland, April 1-3
Tournament Weekend Gives Underrated High School Basketball Student Athletes a Platform for Access, Opportunity and the Chance to Compete for Academic Scholarships and Visibility OAKLAND, Calif., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen Curry’s season three of the UNDERRATED Tour Powered by Rakuten makes its final stop on April 1-3 at Oakland’s Soldiertown indoor basketball court. The three-day, invite-only event is the culmination of…
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OFFICIAL SPRING LAUNCH FOR SCHOOL CRICKET 2022 – PREMIER’S CUP OF SCHOOL CRICKET
TORONTO /CNW/ – Ontario Premier, Doug Ford launched the much-anticipated Premier’s Cup School Cricket 2022 this evening at the Spring Launch for School Cricket in Brampton. The evening featured remarks from the Premier and key sponsors, awards for student achievement, design and innovation in cricket as well as the unveiling of the new OSCA logo. The event was well attended and…
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Boston Celtics and Sun Life cap off 8th year of Fit to Win youth fitness program with Daniel Theis and Aaron Nesmith
Fully hybrid program teaches local YMCA kids about nutrition, fitness and overall wellness BOSTON and WELLESLEY, Mass. /PRNewswire/ — Sun Life and the Boston Celtics have wrapped another successful year of Fit to Win, a four-week fitness and health program for YMCA children grades 3 through 6. The program, which ended yesterday, teaches kids new exercise routines and healthy habits…
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MEET MASON MACKIE: A 21ST CENTURY YOUNG RENAISSANCE MAN GROUNDED IN STEM
A new STEM Global Action Today article tells the incredible story of Mason Mackie, a young Black youth who is mastering STEM, academics and acting. Already, Mason has appeared in movies, Body Cam and The Banker, and is tied for #1 in his class at the challenging Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy. Mason, 17, is the…
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FANS, CELEBRITIES AND ANIMAL LOVERS WORLDWIDE TO LAUNCH THE #DorisDay100 CHALLENGE HELPING ANIMALS IN NEED
Social Media Campaign to Run on the Star’s “Would-Have-Been” 100th Birthday – April 3, 2022 – with a Donation Match to Aid Ukrainian Animal Relief LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Legendary actress-singer Doris Day may no longer be with us, but her legacy continues through the Doris Day Animal Foundation, a grant-giving charity that supports animal welfare programs all over…
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CVS Health Environmental, Social and Governance Report Details 2021 Progress
WOONSOCKET, R.I. /PRNewswire/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced the release of its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report – Healthy 2030 – detailing how the company is helping create a healthier and more sustainable world. “In 2021 we made significant progress towards our Healthy 2030 goals, with a particular focus on addressing health equity and protecting the environment,”…