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In 2016, Walmart created a training program for its associates. Walmart Academy was designed to provide frontline hourly supervisors, department managers and assistant managers between two and six weeks of training to help them build their career path with the retailer. Over 2 million employees have since graduated from a …

Odessa High’s Ivan Carreon (1) runs after making a catch for a big win in the first quarter against San Angelo Central on Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Jacob Ford | American Odessa) Odessa High football coach Dusty Ortiz, like most in his profession, has a 24-hour rule for his …

Honda wanted to celebrate its farewell to Formula 1 in front of crowded stands in Japan, but the race in its home country will not take place this year. The Japanese brand has to cope with Turkish fans, but has also thought of different ways to engage people at home. …

History links Brantley Southers (1981-1986) traveled the world during her career, and not just as an outstanding basketball player. The former South Carolina star currently lives in Vitoria, Spain and is one of 10 former Gamecocks to be inducted into the University’s Track and Field Hall of Fame on October …

JAMESTOWN, ND (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce is getting a head start on holiday shopping this year with a new passport program to promote local shopping. The Loyal to Local Passport campaign will allow residents to shop locally with participating businesses, who will then stamp their “passport” and …

ST. LOUIS – The Cubs have had a bad season, but as they head into the final game of their season (and fourth place) on Sunday, they’re still thinking about winning. Even after the trade deadline which saw the team’s three biggest stars and several key contributors traded, manager David …

With the conclusion of their fourth day of training on Friday, the Houston Rockets will close their training camp at the Galveston Island Convention Center on Saturday with a three-quarter intra-team scrum, head coach Stephen Silas said. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to read premium …

If it seems magical that the Mariners still have a chance in the playoffs – with their win over the Oakland As on Wednesday and the beating of the Boston Red Sox by the Orioles last night – that’s because it does. At least, that’s what the Mariners believe, judging …

September 30, 2021 3:43 PM Posted: September 30, 2021 3:43 PM Courtesy of the Schenk family FITCHBURG, Wisconsin – In a new statement, the family of an 11-year-old girl who was shot and killed earlier this week said the fatal incident was an accident. Carolanah Schenk died of a gunshot …

US dollar banknotes can be seen in this illustrative photo taken on February 12, 2018. REUTERS / Jose Luis Gonzalez / Illustration / File Photo TOKYO, Sept.30 (Reuters) – The dollar approached its one-year high against its major peers on Thursday, following a two-day rise amid expectations of a decline …