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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bronx boos louder as Subway Series star skips mic moment
Juan Soto was supposed to give everyone watching Sunday Night Baseball a glimpse of what it was like to be the Subway Series's villain this weekend. At the last minute, just before the game, Soto backed out of the agreement with ESPN. Instead, it was New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo mic'ed up and answering questions from the booth during the game against the New York Yankees. New York Mets' outfielder Juan Soto in right field during his return to Yankee Stadium, May 16, 2025. © John Jones-Imagn Images The last-minute decision was announced on the broadcast, but not discussed. Advertisement Later, however, the analysts talked about how Soto was handling the boos and jeering in his first trip back to the Bronx after bolting for a $765 million deal with the Mets. David Cone, who played for both teams and is also a YES Network analyst, said that, of course, Soto was affected. 'That's why he's waiting until the last minute and the last one out there on defense,' Cone said, pointing out how Soto seemed in no rush to take his spot in right field between innings. Cone didn't stop there. When the cameras showed a clip of Soto glancing repeatedly over his shoulder toward the Bleacher Creatures, Cone made the moment even more poignant. 'See, he's looking at the fans that adored him last year,' Cone said. It's no secret that Soto's return to Yankee Stadium has been met with brutal jeering and heckling. The Bleacher Creatures, who famously embraced him last season, have tried to make his every minute in right field miserable this weekend. Advertisement Nimmo, who has never been at a loss for words since the day he came up to the big leagues, was clearly happy to take the mic for his teammate. He was funny and insightful, but seeing the Subway Series from Soto's perspective would have been interesting. Related: Giants Quarterback Russell Wilson Reunites with Yankees and Aaron Judge Related: Marcus Stroman's Injury May Be a Trade Deadline Win for the Yankees
Chicago Tribune
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Griffith student places second in state with doc on disability rights activist
A Griffith High School student recently placed second in Indiana's National History Day competition, which helped her documentary on a disability rights activist advance to the national competition. 'I was so proud of myself and everyone that helped me with it,' Natalie Wadkins, a junior at Griffith High School, said. 'I hope people take away that inclusion starts with them.' In the 10-minute documentary, Wadkins highlights the work of Kitty Cone, who was born with muscular dystrophy, and her fight for federal approval of Section 504 part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which stated that any program receiving federal funding couldn't exclude or discriminate against people with disabilities, Wadkins said. The law wasn't enforced for four years, Wadkins said, which sparked anger and frustration among people with disabilities, Wadkins said. So, Cone and other activists organized a sit-in at the San Francisco Federal Building, she said. The 504 sit-in began April 5, 1977, and the activists remained in the building for nearly a month, making it the longest sit-in inside a federal building in U.S. history, Wadkins said. Cone was a key component of the sit-in, Wadkins said, as she organized resources, like beds and first-aid, and connected with members of other organizations, like the Black Panthers, to grow the movement for the sit-in and disability rights. Ultimately, on April 28, 1977, the government implemented Section 504, Wadkins said. But, activists like Cone continued to push for expanded rights for people with disabilities, like the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, she said. After the sit-in, Cone went on to advocate for better accessibility, work protections and representation for people with disabilities, Wadkins said. Wadkins, who is the vice president of Griffith High School's Best Buddies program, said she chose to research the 504 sit-in because the topic of disability rights is important to her. As a member of Best Buddies, Wadkins said she spends time with students with intellectual disabilities. 'I see the barriers that they face,' Wadkins said. 'Best Buddies has shown me how important inclusion and advocacy are in real life, just every day. It's made me want to highlight the leaders that made their lives better.' Wadkins worked on the documentary for National History Day as part of her Advanced Placement U.S. History class. Wadkins began researching the 504 sit-in by reading books and articles, and listening to first-hand accounts of the sit-in, she said. Then, she wrote the script for the documentary and began gathering historical photos, video and audio clips, Wadkins said. As she edited the documentary together, Wadkins said she focused on pacing, emotional impact and accuracy. The National History Day competition begins at the district level, Wadkins said, and four students advance to the state level. Wadkins said four students submitted entries for the district level, so they all advanced to state. At the state level, Wadkins said her documentary was up against eight other documentaries. The judges had to choose four documentaries to advance to the final round, she said. When her documentary ended, Wadkins said one of the three judges sat back and said, 'wow.' They told her they liked how she put closed captions in the documentary, which provided accessibility for the hearing impaired. 'They said they enjoyed that I practice what I preach,' Wadkins said. 'They were really inspired by my passion and drive to this topic.' By placing second at the state level, Wadkins advanced to the national competition. Wadkins said she and another student from Indiana will go to the University of Maryland in June to compete. Griffith Public Schools Superintendent Leah Dumezich applauded Wadkins' accomplishment. 'Natalie is an example of a student who achieves in the classroom and out of the classroom,' Dumezich said in an email. 'She has demonstrated integrity, self-discipline, and genuine leadership qualities. We are very proud of her and wish her the best of luck.' Julie Larson, an English and Language Arts teacher at Griffith High School, said she helped Wadkins with editing the documentary. Larson said Wadkins found a topic that's 'really unique to talk about.' 'You can tell that there's passion there for her topic,' Larson said. 'I'm just thrilled for her.' At the national competition, Wadkins and thousands of other students will present their projects in various categories over the course of preliminary and final rounds. Wadkins said she's excited to advance to the national level, and she hopes her documentary will have an even greater impact at that level of the competition. 'I'm really excited. I'm grateful,' Wadkins said. 'Even if I don't win, I just want to educate more people on the topic.' akukulka@
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Trevor Cone odds to win the 2025 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson
Trevor Cone odds to win the 2025 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson details and info Date: May 1-4, 2025 May 1-4, 2025 Course: TPC Craig Ranch TPC Craig Ranch Location: McKinney, TX McKinney, TX Previous Winner: Rory McIlroy How to watch THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Thursday: The Golf Channel The Golf Channel Friday: The Golf Channel The Golf Channel Saturday: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA), The Golf Channel CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA), The Golf Channel Sunday: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA), The Golf Channel Watch golf on Fubo! Cone odds to win THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 3:08 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Cone odds to finish in the top 5 at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Cone odds to finish in the top 10 at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Other betting markets for Cone at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Cone recent performances Cone, who has participated in nine tournaments this season, is still looking for his first top-10 finish. In his past four appearances, Cone finished outside the top 20.
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Sustainable Marketing: Speak To Consumers, Not At Them
What a wonderful world this would be if consumers actually behaved as selflessly in the marketplace as they have been telling pollsters they do since Cone Communications started studying this topic way back in 1993. In Cone's 2010 study, for example, 80% of respondents said they were likely to switch brands, similar in price and quality, to one that supports a cause although only 41% said they had purchased a product in the past year because it was associated with a social or environmental cause. Over the years sustainability marketing practitioners have questioned whether this 'say-do gap' is even greater than the two-to-one difference that research described. Little has been published on how to overcome it until now. The 'Conscious Consumer Report' recently released by Public Inc., a social impact agency, offers very useful guidance to contemporary marketers on communicating more effectively. "Brands are falling short," said CEO Phillip Haid. "To drive conscious consumerism, we need to simplify sustainability claims and focus on immediate, personal benefits, rather than overwhelming consumers with distant, aspirational messages. Despite claims that 'DEI is dead' amid political pushback, consumers continue to make choices based on their values. The future of business lies in balancing profit with purpose. Authenticity and responsibility resonate with consumers, and this shift is not just ethical—it's strategic. Companies that align with societal values and imagine a better world will thrive." To grow sustainable business, we have to improve our understanding of the barriers that impede purchase, Phillip Haid, CEO and Founder of Public Inc. Public Inc. But how to bridge the pernicious two-to-one 'say-do gap' which Public's research, conducted with Ipsos, also found? (76% of respondents viewed themselves as conscious consumers, but only 38% behaved that way in Public's inquiry.) First of all, marketers must embrace the fact that even conscious consumers are not selfless – they want to know about immediate personal benefits of sustainable goods (e.g., durability, health) rather than abstract future impacts, Public emphasizes. That insight is supported by earlier studies such as this one published in 2023 by NYU Stern's Center For Sustainable Business and Edelman. 'If we, as marketers and business leaders, keep ignoring the reality that consumers act in their own self-interest, we will stall the growth of the sustainable economy—right when we need it most to tackle the staggering crises facing humanity,' said Caleigh Farrell, Public's Vice President of Research. Brands trying to drive growth in the sustainable economy should consider strategies such as these, Public counsels: This very practical advice could not be better timed since the political climate has so many marketers worried about taking strong stands on sustainability, DEI and other causes. Decades of working as 'impact marketers' have taught the Public team a thing or two about the importance of speaking to consumers, not preaching at them. 'To grow sustainable business, we have to improve our understanding of the barriers that impede purchase,' Haid explained. 'And in 2025, this understanding is more vital than ever—otherwise we risk stagnating growth of the sustainable economy, the success of which is critical in a highly turbulent socio-political landscape.'
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cone fully acquires Medicare Advantage plan from Novant
This story was originally published on Healthcare Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Healthcare Dive newsletter. Cone Health has purchased the remaining ownership of HealthTeam Advantage from Novant Health, leaving Cone the sole owner of the Medicare Advantage payer. HealthTeam Advantage has 22,000 members across six MA plans in North Carolina. The ownership change shouldn't affect their coverage or provider networks, Brendan Hodges, HealthTeam Advantage's CEO, said in a statement. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Cone launched TeamHealth Advantage in 2015 as a joint venture with Care N' Care, a Texas-based MA provider owned by medical group Southwestern Health Resources. Care N' Care exited the venture in 2017 and has since been shut down. Novant acquired a minority interest in the MA plan, which sells PPO and HMO products, in 2022. But now, the 19-hospital system is exercising its right to sell its stake in HealthTeam Advantage back to Cone, according to Tuesday's release. The deal comes as Cone, a five-hospital health system based in Greensboro, North Carolina, is focusing on growing its insurance offerings, including in MA. With the purchase, Cone is doubling down on a program that has potential to yield high profits but has been marked by significant turmoil in recent years as costs spiked for Medicare seniors beyond reimbursement levels and regulators attempted to curb practices like upcoding. In December, Cone was acquired by Risant Health, the nonprofit hospital venture launched by Kaiser Permanente. Risant plans to invest at least $1.4 billion into Cone over the next five years to develop Cone's facilities and integrate the system into Risant. Novant, meanwhile, has been focusing on expanding its medical facilities in the Southeast as it competes with Charlotte, North Carolina-based Advocate Health for influence in the region. Recommended Reading Risant Health completes acquisition of Cone Health
