Master blender Lorena Vásquez commemorated Zacapa's five decades of rum-making by turning to the ceremonial traditions of pre-Columbian Guatemala, where cacao and chile held sacred significance in cultural gatherings. The result is Zacapa 50th Anniversary Edition, a limited-release rum arriving in North American markets this month. For the brand founded in 1976 in Guatemala's highlands, […]
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New HBCU medical school in New Orleans gets accreditation to launch
NEW ORLEANS — Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine has received preliminary accreditation and will begin recruiting its first class in the coming weeks, marking a significant step toward addressing America's physician shortage while expanding pathways into medicine for Black students. The accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education clears the way for the inaugural […]
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Brewers go up 3-0 in NLCS, Chourio’s homer off Snell sets tone
Jackson Chourio's leadoff homer off Blake Snell set the tone as the Milwaukee Brewers seized a commanding 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.
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Pentagon deploys Army troops to Latin America as drug-trafficking campaign expands
The Pentagon is deploying hundreds of Army troops to Latin America for training as it expands military operations against drug traffickers. Troops from the 10th Mountain Division are heading to Panama for jungle training as part of the effort.
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Nicholas Air recruits veteran pilots at Orlando aviation convention
ORLANDO — Nicholas Air is exhibiting at the 2026 RTAG National Convention this week at the Orange County Convention Center, seeking to connect with military veterans interested in transitioning to civilian aviation careers. RTAG, the Regional Airline and Training Group, describes itself as the nation's largest veteran aviation charity. The organization helps current and former […]
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Survey highlights screening gaps for prostate cancer in older men
A national survey by MedStar Health has revealed a troubling pattern: millions of men over 55 are not receiving recommended prostate cancer screenings, despite the disease affecting roughly one in eight men during their lifetime. Of the men surveyed, 30% have never had a prostate exam, and nearly 40% report they haven't received a prostate-specific […]
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L’Oréal’s Women of Worth Program Enters Third Decade With 10 Nonprofit Leaders
L'Oréal Paris USA announced the 2026 cohort of Women of Worth honorees on Oct. 14, recognizing ten nonprofit founders whose organizations are reshaping communities across the country. Now in its third decade, the program has invested more than $5 million in 210 women leaders since its 2005 launch. Each of this year's honorees receives $25,000 […]
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Two fistula nonprofits merge to expand African-led treatment across five countries
Two nonprofits working on obstetric fistula across Africa have merged to expand their reach and resources, forming Maternal Dignity Project this month through the combination of Worldwide Fistula Fund and Terrewode Women's Fund. The new organization will back African-led partners in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger and Uganda as they treat and prevent obstetric fistula, […]
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Arlington Consulting Firm Wins National Award for Workplace Culture
Eagle Hill Consulting, based in Arlington, has received the 2026 Woman-Led Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award from Energage, a workplace research and recognition organization, in partnership with Innovation Women. The award honors companies led by women that have developed strong internal workplace cultures. Winners are selected exclusively through employee survey responses. The recognition marks another […]
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Study: Fiber supplement could boost bone health in adolescent girls
A yearlong clinical trial at Florida International University found that adolescent girls who added soluble corn fiber to their daily diets built significantly more bone mass than peers who received a placebo. The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health and published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, showed girls taking the prebiotic […]