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Nvidia becomes most valuable company in the world at $4 trillion

Friday, July 11 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after a two-year investor frenzy.Nvidia shares rose 2.5%, or $3.97, in early trading Wednesday, topping $164 each. At the beginning of 2023, Nvidia shares were around $14 each.The poster child of the AI boom, Nvidia... Read More.

2026 Women’s Softball World Cup bringing international play to Oklahoma City

Monday, May 5 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Devon Park in Oklahoma City will be one of three international sites hosting group-stage action for the 2026 Women’s Softball World Cup, tournament organizers announced. Group play coming to OKC Six teams from around the world will compete in Oklahoma City during the group stage. The other two groups will play in Prague, Czech... Read More.

U.S. Falls to Lowest-Ever Ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report

Friday, March 21 by CBS News

The United States this year fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, which highlights the positive effects benevolence and social connections have on people's life satisfaction.Finland remained the happiest nation for the eighth year in a row, while Mexico and Costa Rico ranked among the top 10 for... Read More.

World Leaders Join Holocaust Survivors for 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation

Monday, January 27 by AP

WARSAW, Poland -The world’s focus will be on the remaining survivors of Nazi Germany’s atrocities on Monday as world leaders and royalty join them for commemorations on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.The main observances take place at the site in southern Poland where Nazi Germany murdered over... Read More.

Tigers Upset Top Seed, Advance To First JUCO World Series Title Game Since 1998

Friday, June 3 by Lyman James

(Editor's Note: The majority of this article was written by Cowley Communications Director Rama Peroo)Facing top-seeded Walters State Community College (TN), the only remaining unbeaten team at the JUCO World Series, the seventh-seeded Cowley College Tigers overcame an early 8-3 deficit to run-rule the Senators 16-8 Thursday at Stocker Stadium’s Sam Suplizio Field... Read More.

Tigers Enact Revenge In 10-7 Win Over Central Florida, Advance To Final Four Teams At World Series

Wednesday, June 1 by Lyman James

In a rematch of the first game of the JUCO World Series, the seventh-seeded Cowley College Tigers and fourth-seeded Central Florida College Patriots faced off in an elimination game Tuesday at Stocker Stadium’s Sam Suplizio Field in Grand Junction, Colo.According to a news release from Cowley, sophomore centerfielder Bryce Madron homered and drove in... Read More.

Head Country Inc. acquired by Old World Spices and Seasonings

Friday, July 9 by Lyman James

Manufacturer Old World Spices and Seasonings announced this week announced that it has acquired Head Country Inc. Posted below are details from the Old World Spices and Seasonings Facebook Page.The partnership consolidates excellence in the BBQ space, making a broader range of choices in dry seasonings and BBQ sauces available to retail and food-service... Read More.