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Hurricane Dorian threat: Labor Day Hurricanes often wreak havoc on Florida

Hurricane Dorian threat: Labor Day Hurricanes often wreak havoc on Florida More than two dozen have hit the region during the holiday weekend since 1851. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

NFL legend Joe Namath: The Jets may need Carli Lloyd on their roster to kick after preseason stumbles

NFL legend Joe Namath: The Jets may need Carli Lloyd on their roster to kick after preseason stumbles He told FOX Business’ Neil Cavuto Saturday anyone fit for the job “should have the opportunity to work.” https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Novak Djokovic warns U.S. Open heckler during warmups: ‘I’ll come find you’

Novak Djokovic warns U.S. Open heckler during warmups: ‘I’ll come find you’ Novak Djokovic lost his cool with a fan while warming up during the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday evening, warning the man he would "come find him" after the two exchanged words. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

US Open: Why Coco Gauff's business potential is already 'huge' ahead of Naomi Osaka match

US Open: Why Coco Gauff's business potential is already 'huge' ahead of Naomi Osaka match Gauff, 15, became the youngest woman to reach the US Open’s third round since 1996 after ousting Timea Babos in a three-set thriller on Thursday night. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Glass hits it out of the park with billion dollar sale of KC Royals

Glass hits it out of the park with billion dollar sale of KC Royals The Glass family have officially sold the Kansas City Royals to a group of local investors following recent speculation and rumors. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

President Trump’s 'southern White House' could see the the wrath of Hurricane Dorian

President Trump’s 'southern White House' could see the the wrath of Hurricane Dorian It's “not out of the woods," Dan Kottlowski, a senior meteorologist and lead hurricane forecaster at AccuWeather, told Fox Business. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Dior deletes Johnny Depp ‘Sauvage’ ad after Twitter slams company for being ‘racist’

Dior deletes Johnny Depp ‘Sauvage’ ad after Twitter slams company for being ‘racist’ The luxury brand pulled an ad campaign released on social media Friday after backlash went viral. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Actress Valerie Harper, 'Rhoda Morgenstern,' dead at 80

Actress Valerie Harper, 'Rhoda Morgenstern,' dead at 80 Harper had been battling an incurable form of cancer. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Coco Gauff, Serena Williams train at Mouratoglou Tennis Academy: Here's what it costs

Coco Gauff, Serena Williams train at Mouratoglou Tennis Academy: Here's what it costs Training isn't cheap if you're working to become a tennis star. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Go to school all day, all year? Khan Academy founder makes the argument for it

Go to school all day, all year? Khan Academy founder makes the argument for it Khan asserts the main difference between Chinese test scores and United States test scores is the amount of school days the students go to school. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Vaping leader Juul being investigated by FTC: report

Vaping leader Juul being investigated by FTC: report It has been a challenging week for Juul. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

3 basic insurance tips to prepare for a hurricane

3 basic insurance tips to prepare for a hurricane It' may be too late to get insurance for Hurricane Dorian, but there are some things you can do right now to prepare. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Waffle Houses watched as Hurricane Dorian bears down on Florida

Waffle Houses watched as Hurricane Dorian bears down on Florida The Waffle House Index is used to track the severity of a hurricane. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Why millennials are drinking less beer and sipping more wine, spirits

Why millennials are drinking less beer and sipping more wine, spirits Millennials are more 'conscious about their drinking,' said Grey Goose North America Vice President. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

High school stadium naming rights deals score big bucks for local budgets

High school stadium naming rights deals score big bucks for local budgets A growing number of high schools in Texas and Florida are selling stadium naming rights to local sponsors, often landing six-figure sums that can alleviate budget pressure. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Hurricane Dorian: How these airlines and cruises are preparing for the storm

Hurricane Dorian: How these airlines and cruises are preparing for the storm Hurricane Dorian is heading toward Florida’s east coast, while airlines and cruise lines are preemptively warning their customers of changing routes and itineraries. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Hurricane Dorian: Keep pets, animals safe with these tips

Hurricane Dorian: Keep pets, animals safe with these tips Hurricane Dorian passed over Puerto Rick and the Virgin Islands as a Category 1 storm on Thursday, but could strengthen to a potentially devastating Category 3 or 4 storm. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Buffalo Wild Wings offers 'football prenup' in a play designed to score customers

Buffalo Wild Wings offers 'football prenup' in a play designed to score customers Football season is a critical period for Buffalo Wild Wings, which has struggled in recent years amid high chicken prices and declining customer traffic. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

NFL embraces streamlined commercial breaks to further ratings momentum

NFL embraces streamlined commercial breaks to further ratings momentum NFL games accounted from 46 of the top 50 most-watched telecasts during the 2019 regular season. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

More than half of Americans are satisfied with their jobs - here's why

More than half of Americans are satisfied with their jobs - here's why More than half, or 54 percent, said they are happy with their work,according to a new report from The Conference Board. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Can Peloton be more than just a fitness fad?

Can Peloton be more than just a fitness fad? Peloton will need to scale to the masses if it wants to grow beyond its niche audience, experts say. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

NFL Inequalities: Andrew Luck's $22 million free lunch

NFL Inequalities: Andrew Luck's $22 million free lunch NFL owners and the few golden boys like Andrew Luck make all the dough. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Next hot IPO? Sun Country eyes possible opportunity

Next hot IPO? Sun Country eyes possible opportunity Small Minnesota airline considering IPO. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Hurricane Dorian: How people in its path can financially prepare for the worst

Hurricane Dorian: How people in its path can financially prepare for the worst “Everyday Millionaires” author Chris Hogan on Thursday explained how people can prepare for a severe storm. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Ed Sheeran taking break from touring amid legal issues

Ed Sheeran taking break from touring amid legal issues The 28-year-old finished the 260th show of his "Divide" tour, of which 9 million people attended. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Trust in UAW strained following federal probe

Trust in UAW strained following federal probe A federal investigation is rocking the United Auto Workers Union. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Ric Flair predicts big wrestling cash influx from Khan family: 'Greatest time' in 20 years to be a wrestler

Ric Flair predicts big wrestling cash influx from Khan family: 'Greatest time' in 20 years to be a wrestler Ric Flair says it's 'the greatest time' in wrestling in 20 years. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

US Open: Coco Gauff, other youth tennis players face expensive path to the pros

US Open: Coco Gauff, other youth tennis players face expensive path to the pros For access to top trainers, parents often enroll their kids at tennis academies that cost anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000 per year. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Contigo recalls 5.7M kids’ water bottles over possible choking hazard

Contigo recalls 5.7M kids’ water bottles over possible choking hazard Contigo is recalling more than 5.7 million kids’ water bottles over a possible choking hazard. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

KFC’s plant-based chicken sells out in Atlanta 1-day trial run

KFC’s plant-based chicken sells out in Atlanta 1-day trial run KFC’s one-day offering of plant-based chicken sold out in less than 5 hours, according to one report.  https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Amazon 'burn book' documented New York lawmakers’ negative HQ2 comments: Report

Amazon 'burn book' documented New York lawmakers’ negative HQ2 comments: Report A document was said to be titled "NY Negative Statements." https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Are MLB's K.C. Royals worth $1 billion? Why team valuations are on the rise

Are MLB's K.C. Royals worth $1 billion? Why team valuations are on the rise Team valuations in U.S. sports leagues have surged in recent years, driving sale prices to record levels. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Soccer star Carli Lloyd's NFL kicker offer is 'great opportunity': Joe Thiesmann

Soccer star Carli Lloyd's NFL kicker offer is 'great opportunity': Joe Thiesmann The NFL great says we could see a female kicker hit the field by the next preseason. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

US Open: Kristie Ahn puts corporate job on hold after first-round win

US Open: Kristie Ahn puts corporate job on hold after first-round win The win provided some validation for Ahn, who turned pro at age 16 after a successful amateur career but mulled retirement as recently as 2017 amid middling results on the court. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Leslie Jones leaves 'Saturday Night Live' for 'Supermarket Sweep' reboot

Leslie Jones leaves 'Saturday Night Live' for 'Supermarket Sweep' reboot "Saturday Night Live" comedian Leslie Jones is leaving the show to host a "Supermarket Sweep" reboot. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

‘Shark Tank’ star Kevin O'Leary's boat involved in fatal crash

‘Shark Tank’ star Kevin O'Leary's boat involved in fatal crash “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary’s boat was involved in a fatal collision on Saturday in Ontario, Canada, according to TMZ. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Rob Gronkowski's CBD venture could sack a potential NFL comeback

Rob Gronkowski's CBD venture could sack a potential NFL comeback Gronkowski is one of a growing number of former NFL players who support CBD and other cannabis-related products as an alternative to opioid-based painkillers. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Can Chrissy Teigen's cookware heat up sharing economy?

Can Chrissy Teigen's cookware heat up sharing economy? Cookware could be next to join the sharing economy as retailers like Ikea, Urban Outfitters and American Eagle embrace subscription rental models. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

WhatsApp has Spirit for plane tickets, but it will cost you

WhatsApp has Spirit for plane tickets, but it will cost you While a text-to-book service may be more convenient than calling in, it won’t be any cheaper. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Employees want a casual dress code — here’s how much they think it’s worth

Employees want a casual dress code — here’s how much they think it’s worth Many employees would rather have an informal dress code than an extra $5,000 in their salary, according to a new survey.   https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

SAT 'adversity' score scrapped by College Board following blowback

SAT 'adversity' score scrapped by College Board following blowback The nonprofit group will instead use a new method called Landscape to help colleges consider what students have achieved in the context of where they have lived and learned. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Peter Thiel and his Founders Fund does an about face on Facebook stock

Peter Thiel and his Founders Fund does an about face on Facebook stock Thiel now owns just 63,550 Class A shares, both independently and through another fund. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Jeremy Lin joins China's Beijing Ducks after hitting 'rock bottom' in NBA free agency

Jeremy Lin joins China's Beijing Ducks after hitting 'rock bottom' in NBA free agency Lin won a championship ring in a reserve role for the Raptors last season, but failed to attract much attention on the NBA free agent market. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Eddie Murphy’s top 10 grossing movies

Eddie Murphy’s top 10 grossing movies Saturday Night Live announced Eddie Murphy’s grand return to the SNL stage as a host after a 35-year hiatus from the comedy-maker. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

NFL owners reportedly push for expanded season amid player injury concerns

NFL owners reportedly push for expanded season amid player injury concerns The NFL front office has targeted a longer schedule as a means of boosting revenue. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Taylor Swift secures highest-paid female singer spot with $185 million: Forbes

Taylor Swift secures highest-paid female singer spot with $185 million: Forbes Taylor Swift made more than double Beyonce's earnings in the past year. Swift took in $185 million pretax, Forbes said. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

How millennials are changing the food industries’ taste buds

How millennials are changing the food industries’ taste buds Food companies are looking for new ways to connect with millennials. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

How millennials are changing the food industries’ taste buds

How millennials are changing the food industries’ taste buds Food companies are looking for new ways to connect with millennials. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Football has a problem: Varney

Football has a problem: Varney There seems to be something about football that’s turning kids, and their parents, off. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Eddie Murphy's 'SNL' return, Netflix special: Piscopo says 'he will push the envelope'

Eddie Murphy's 'SNL' return, Netflix special: Piscopo says 'he will push the envelope' ‘People will just be blown away by how far [Eddie Murphy] can push it,’ said Joe Piscopo. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com