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LIVE: Heavy police presence at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Humble as crime scene investigated
Humble police are investigating a crime scene at an Academy Sports and Outdoors on Wednesday, according to the Police Department.
The humble one-celled alga that helped scientists win the Nobel prize
Chlamydomonas and its light-sensing protein help show how memories, feelings and behaviour form in our brains
Denny's CEO offers business advice, says to 'stay humble'
'The Big Money Show' panel discusses Denny's CEO Christopher Bode's advice on how to run a business but warns not to take on too much.
Shohei Ohtani’s Humble Dodgers Reaction Goes Against Superstar Stereotype
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani's reaction to being moved down the order was quite telling regarding his awareness of his play.
How to watch North Shore vs Humble high school football
You can watch North Shore football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Humble.
Confessions of a political handicapper
ANALYSIS — What if we got it all wrong? That’s the question that usually goes through my mind at this point in every election cycle. Because 25 years of experience in analyzing elections has made me more humble, rather than more cocky. Political handicapping has a way of knocking people down a couple of notches. […]
The Entrepreneurial Community Editorial: The Science of Lollygagging
Lollygagging was once a humble pastime practiced by children avoiding chores and adults who suddenly developed hearing problems when someone mentioned yardwork. We have since professionalized it—and government may have perfected it.
Missing 'Widow's Bay'? Consider the Matthew Rhys pipeline.
To be obsessed with "Widow's Bay" is to be obsessed with Rhys, the man of the hour and — in my humble opinion — the "it" man of television.
‘Very humble’ – English soccer star issues ‘incredible’ Lionel Messi verdict
Harry Kane has heaped praise on Lionel Messi when opening up on England’s loss to Argentina at the most recent World Cup. The Three Lions made it to the semi-finals of the competition but were beaten 2-1 thanks to late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
Score Entertainment officials project fall opening for Deerbrook Mall location
Score Entertainment officials project a fall opening for a new 155,000-square-foot entertainment venue in the former Sears space at Deerbrook Mall in Humble.
'Too early' - fan views on European football talk
In the meantime, the ride is the best in years and all the fans and pundits who thought Daniel Farke wasn't up to the job need to eat humble pie. Julian: Whilst I am proud with the way we are playing and believe that we have a really strong squad, I think it will be too early to go into Europe next season. John: All the talk about Europe is very premature.
Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer pulls no punches: Giants 'humbled' us
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says his team lost the physical battle against the New York Giants in Week 1, admitting they were humbled.
Alexander Zverev makes humble Jannik Sinner admission despite US Open success
Asked if he is the best player in the world after winning the US Open, Alexander Zverev kept it real. Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton in four sets to claim his second Grand Slam title ever, and to mark his own first ever US Open triumph.
Needling for change: the surprisingly political history of knitting
Labour MP Deborah Russell’s knitting caused a stir in parliament. But the humble craft has a long history as a tool for protest, solidarity and political change.
‘Everybody has a good memory of a toy’: Geppetto’s toy store to celebrate 50 years in business with September celebrations
Geppetto’s toy store has come a long way since its opening half a century ago. Now considered one of the largest independent toy retailers in the United States, Gepetto’s started with humble beginnings in the Bazaar del Mundo plaza in Old T…
Commentary: Teen-safety settlement is Meta’s shrewd move to hurt competitors
The headlines this week wrote themselves: Meta, humbled at last, agrees to pay up to $17.1 billion and accept the strictest limits ever imposed on teenage social media use. A
Dolly Parton, queen of country music and humanitarian hero, dead at 80
Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, has died. She was 80.
Dolly Parton, queen of country music and humanitarian hero, dead at 80
Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, has died. She was 80.
Arizona Science Center has lofty ambitions, but its origins were humble
Before it was a downtown Phoenix icon, the Arizona Science Center opened in a small parking garage space in 1984.
49ers get redemption, answers in preseason game vs Chargers
The 49ers were left humbled by Tuesday’s joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers. It was a different story when the teams met Thursday night.
Marketplace Spotlight: Sulfur Cube-Inspired
Minecraft Marketplace moves fast. With every week that goes by, incredible new add-ons, worlds, mini games, and mash-up packs join the plethora of DLC already roosting on the Marketplace like loveable little birds. You can download birds, right? And now, with the arrival of sulfur cubes, it seems that Marketplace creators are working even faster, harder, and creative-er. How else would you explain the smorgasbord of new sulfurous delights now available for your delectation? How else would you explain the fact that these add-ons and worlds transform Minecraft with sulfury sports, sulfury contests, and even sulfury weapons? You simply can't. So, it's time for this humble (yet heroic) Minecraft.net writer to jack in to the Marketplace matrix once again and report back on what he finds. Will he come away with first impressions of seven new pieces of DLC or just a severe case of sulfur-induced nausea? Spoiler: it's both.
300-year-old sturgeon are swimming around the Great Lakes
Some of these humble fish were alive during the Civil War.
I Started My Career With a Borrowed Ladder. Here's How That Shaped the Way I Evaluate My Business Partners.
Here’s how my humble beginnings shaped my instincts for finding partners in business.
A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life
A couple of enterprising sound designers have taken on the challenge of producing more pleasant beeps for the humble microwave.
How 209 Mare Turned The Humble Towel Into A Luxury Fashion Business
How 209 Mare turned a €500 towelling blazer into a global luxury business, using Monaco, social media and smart distribution to create Rivierawear.
On 'Little Miss Twain,' Shania Twain reflects on her humble beginnings and her late mother
Shania Twain's new album, “Little Miss Twain,” explores her early life in Northern Ontario, Canada, a chapter she says most of her fans don't know much about.
The science of sponge anxiety
Kitchen hygiene is one of those topics where common sense, science, and social media often collide. A new study suggests that the humble kitchen sponge is remarkably good at harboring bacteria and spreading them to food-contact surfaces.
The PlayStation physical games debacle is taking over everything Sony does — it’s the biggest tech PR disaster since Sonos’ app update, so will Sony learn the lessons that turned Sonos around?
PlayStation gamers are furious and they're making that plain on Sony's socials. Will Sony do a Sonos and eat humble pie?
The Green Bay Packers Have a Tremendous History of Fighting Spirit and Resilience
From humble beginnings in a meatpacking town to thirteen NFL titles, discover how the community-owned Green Bay Packers defied the odds to become an enduring icon of American sports.
‘Grateful and humbled’
MARSHALL — Two individuals who played important roles in building the Marshall baseball program into one of the state’s best were honored Sunday evening with induction into the Marshall Baseball Hall of Fame. Steve Fleck and Blaine Schnaible became the 20th and 21st members of this select group during a pre-game ceremony prior to the […]
Former New Orleans Saints receiver Joe Horn ready for induction into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
"All the accolades that come behind my career and my work, I'm very humbled by it all"
I read JD Vance’s new book. It reveals more than he realizes.
The vice president pitches himself as a humble Catholic convert in a new memoir — but somehow skips the humility part when it comes to politics.
Lenhart: A meaningful life is more important than politics
I am not generally prone to hero worship. I have seen too many supposedly great men humbled or shamed to fall prey to that impulse.
From Classroom to Racetrack: How Charlie Baur is Building a Motorsports Career in a Business Discipline
Charlie Baur can trace his racing story back to a Christmas morning in Michigan — the kind that starts with snow on the ground and ends with a throttle in a kid’s hands. “I remember being 3 years old and then for Christmas that year, my parents had gotten me a 120 cc snowmobile,” Baur said. Long before sprint cars, he was a Michigan kid on snowmobiles, dirt bikes, four-wheelers and jet skis — and a regular at car shows and races with his family. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur That early exposure became a calling. At 12, he sat in a sprint car for the first time and knew he’d found the next chapter. He started in quarter midgets, moved to go-karts, and the day before he turned 16 — one day shy of the minimum age required by track insurance — he made his first sprint car start after convincing officials to let him race. Five years later, Baur is still pushing forward, now racing sprint cars on both pavement and dirt while pursuing an automotive business education at Northwood University — with a clear-eyed understanding that motorsports encompasses more than what happens under the lights on Saturday night. “It’s a business,” said Charlie, a 20-year-old who calls Fenton, Michigan, home when he’s not at a racetrack or at Northwood’s residential campus in Midland, Michigan. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing is the product — but preparation is the job To the average fan, race day begins around dinner time. For a team, race day can be a 12-hour shift — plus the work that came before it. And Baur’s racing operation is a family affair. “The team is my parents and myself,” he said, explaining they own the cars, maintain equipment and manage the business side — from sponsor relations to budgeting. On race weekends, the core group includes Baur and his parents (Eric and Stefanie), plus a couple of additional hands (Alex Photiou and Robert Flannigan) who help with the intensity and pace of trackside work. That structure has shaped how he thinks about efficiency and professionalism. “We’ve always kind of had the mentality of we’re never working on the car for maintenance at the track,” he said. “Our goal is to do as little work as possible to the car because it should be ready when that car rolls out of the trailer to go racing.” That mindset shows up in routines: bolt checks, tire procedures, safety equipment and a repeatable process designed to limit errors. “Once I fire the car up and put my helmet on, that’s when it’s go time,” he said. “You can plan as much as possible for how the race is going to play out, but until you take the green flag … you don’t know how it’s going to go.” Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur First-generation driver, student of the game In racing, “first-generation” matters — and Baur wears that label with pride. “A lot of the drivers are third or fourth generation,” he said. “My family has never been in motorsports. So for me, we’ve always looked at it as we’re new to it and we want to be as different as possible. From a marketing standpoint, it helps us stand out.” It also pushes him to seek out mentors — especially veteran drivers who have seen every scenario, solved every problem and won in multiple eras. Baur credits accomplished driver Jason Blonde, a 10-time champion, for becoming his driver coach and helping him develop as a competitor. “To me, learning from Jason helps me because he has had lots of success and knows what to do,” Baur said. “You have to humble yourself and say, ‘I don’t know what to do; can you help me out?’” That willingness to learn extends off the track, too. Baur says one of his biggest challenges is not a mechanical limitation, but credibility. “It’s my age,” he said. “Some people won’t take me seriously because I’m so young. Even though … I do know what we’re talking about and have a general idea.” His answer has been to out-prepare, out-communicate and treat the operation like a real enterprise — because it is. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Northwood’s role: Turning passion into a plan Baur is majoring in automotive aftermarket management and pursuing an accelerated path that pairs undergraduate study with graduate work. He’s also exploring how to align his studies with motorsports-focused coursework as Northwood advances related programs and pathways. He sees the value clearly: motorsports needs business-literate professionals who understand budgets, sponsorship, marketing, operations and long-term strategy — and who can translate between the language of the shop and the language of the boardroom. That’s why his Northwood experience isn’t limited to the classroom. He has been involved with the Northwood University International Auto Show and serves as motorsports chair — a leadership role that demands outreach, contracts, coordination and a steady professional demeanor. “There’s so much outside work that makes the auto show successful that people don’t realize,” he said. “And it is truly student led.” He’s also participated in industry experiences through Northwood at major events such as AAPEX, SEMA and PRI, along with other automotive networking events — opportunities he describes as a fast track to understanding how business really gets done. “You learn a lot in the classroom,” he said. “But if you learn it and you can’t apply it to the real world, it loses its value. Or if you learn it and can apply it, but you don’t know anyone, it is still of no value.” In his words, Northwood helps him win because it “gives me the tools to succeed” — including flexibility and faculty support as he balances travel and racing commitments with academics. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing as an ecosystem — and a talent gap waiting to be filled Baur is blunt about what he sees across the motorsports world: a deep bench of experienced professionals, and not enough young talent entering the pipeline. “I go to car shows, I go to these different events, and typically … the average age is between 45 to 55,” he said. “There’s not a lot of young people going into the motorsports world.” That reality reinforces Northwood’s communications focus: positioning motorsports not as a narrow lane, but as a wide ecosystem of business careers — sponsorship, logistics, data, media, leadership, hospitality and innovation — with real demand for prepared graduates. It also shapes how Baur talks to younger students who love racing but aren’t sure what their future looks like. “If you have a passion for motorsports, there’s gonna be a spot for you somewhere,” he said, emphasizing that driving is only one of many career paths — and that local tracks and hands-on experience are often the best first step. But if someone is interested in driving as a career path, it will take a team to make that happen. Baur’s team includes Stahl’s Motors and Music Experience, Rhino Racing, Randy Wise Buick GMC Chevrolet, Western Michigan Fleet Parts, Mother’s Polish, Schaeffer’s Oil, Hepfner Racing Products, Ameriguard Storage Centers, Justice Brothers, Race 1 Wraps, TBM Brakes, Behind Your Design, CharlieBaur.com and Northwood University. “There are so many people who invest not only in myself but in my race team and who believe in us to succeed,” he added. Pictured: Charlie Bauer’s sprint race car. Looking ahead: A headline worth chasing Ask Baur to imagine 2035, and he’ll give you two answers — one dream, one blueprint. “In a perfect world,” he said, “winning the Indy 500.” Realistically, he wants to build a life where business ownership and racing reinforce each other and where he can pay forward the help he has received by mentoring younger drivers, especially those trying to break into motorsports without a family legacy. “When I retire from full-time racing, I want to be able to provide the same opportunities that were presented to myself to the next generation of drivers,” Baur said. “I know how difficult it is to get your foot in the door.” For now, the focus is simple: keep building the operation, keep learning the business, and keep showing up prepared — because in sprint car racing, as in life, process matters. And once the helmet goes on? “It’s go time,” Baur said. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Learn more Students interested in motorsports careers — whether in competition, team operations, marketing, finance, sponsorship, data, or management — can explore opportunities through Northwood University’s Center for Automotive and Mobility Studies. For Charlie Baur’s latest motorsports adventures, follow Charlie_Baur and Charlie Baur Racing on social media. To learn more about Northwood’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Automotive and Mobility Studies and motorsports management concentration, visit www.northwood.edu/programs/automotive-mobility-studies/. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Pictured: Charlie Baur at Butler Motor Speedway on May 31, 2026. Share this page
Lenhart: A meaningful life is more important than politics
I am not generally prone to hero worship. I have seen too many supposedly great men humbled or shamed to fall prey to that impulse.
Patriots OT Will Campbell delivers humble reality check to critics
New England Patriots offensive tackle Will Campbell still believes his best is yet to come in the NFL.
John Rodgers Brashier
Ready to lead Delta Council as President Recently named as the new and 92nd President of Delta Council, John Rodgers Brashier believes that his 40 years of being an independent farmer not only will help him in the role—it also humbles him to work for an organization that has done so much for the agricultural […]
Galileo Galilei, scientist: “In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual”
Galileo’s warning about scientific consensus still resonates centuries later as modern discoveries continue overturning accepted wisdom.
The Cubs are walking all over the league
The humble base on balls has become a potent offensive weapon for the Cubs.
Knicks Bulletin: ‘The humble warrior’
We’ve reached a point where you can say the Cavs and the Pistons are doing this on purpose to prevent Knicks fans from enjoying New York basketball. But hey, seven games on their legs? Can’t complain! We’re the latest four days and a few hours from the ECF Game 1 tip-off. Finally. Mike Brown On […]
Ravens GM recalls early days working beside Ozzie Newsome
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta reflects on his humble beginnings, starting in a tiny scouting department nearly 30 years ago.
First Hawaiian Bank: Open for Business – Seven Brothers
Seth Hannemann of Seven Brothers shares how his family’s humble vision became a local favorite and how First Hawaiian Bank has helped support their growth
Peek inside Cache Creek Casino Resort, where gaming meets getaway
Since its humble beginnings as a bingo hall in 1985, Cache Creek Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation in Brooks, California, has become one of Northern California's largest casino-resort destinations.
Humbled Brian Snitker inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame
Former Braves manager Brian Snitker sat up behind the podium in the press conference room at Truist Park one more time, and this time he was wearing a suit instead of a uniform. With his family in the front two rows, Snitker reflected prior to his induction as the 42nd member of the Braves Hall of Fame before Atlanta played the Philadelphia Phillies. “It’s humbling, and just it’s a great feeling,” Snitker said.
Behind every crunch: The surprising science of potato chips
Behind the humble potato chip are researchers constantly thinking up new ways to make potatoes tastier, hardier and more adaptable.
'I’m humbled to be alongside those great names': Broncos Ring of Famer Steve Foley inducted into Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
“It’s a tremendous honor not only for me, but also for my family,” Foley told DenverBroncos.com
From an Oregon waffle iron to global icon: How Nike changed the game
Born in Oregon and built into a global force, Nike grew from humble beginnings into one of America’s most influential brands.
From 'Star Wars' to streaming, Disney is U.S. entertainment giant
From the humble beginnings of 'Steamboat Willie' in 1928, Disney is now a massive 'cultural icon.'
Disney an entertainment force. See some of the characters behind it
From the humble beginnings of 'Steamboat Willie' in 1928, Disney now a worldwide brand.
Pontiac Once Ran A Super Bowl Commercial Featuring An Option That Was Cancelled Almost Immediately Because The Suits Freaked Out
Super Bowl commercials have always been a big deal, right from the beginning. You have a massive captive audience, suitable primed on beer and nachos to be as suggestible as possible. That’s why carmakers have always been some of the most eager purchasers of Super Bowl ad time, and why they’ve tended to use it […]
What the Muppets can teach us about Maine politics
For dreamers like me, the Rainbow Connection seems distant. Our political climate has abandoned what I consider the Muppet spirit: a celebration of wistfulness, a collective made strong by diversity and humble and transparent leadership. Contemporary politics has been like shadow puppets: projections designed to obscure the causes of our dysfunctional society. The Muppets offer […]
What the Muppets can teach us about Maine politics
For dreamers like me, the Rainbow Connection seems distant. Our political climate has abandoned what I consider the Muppet spirit: a celebration of wistfulness, a collective made strong by diversity and humble and transparent leadership. Contemporary politics has been like shadow puppets: projections designed to obscure the causes of our dysfunctional society. The Muppets offer […]
Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore announces his retirement
Two-time All-Pro cornerback and 2019 NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore, who last played in 2024, has announced his retirement. Gilmore issued an Instagram post Thursday that showed video highlights of his career and closed with the message, “The game ends here, but the journey continues.” “To my first love, Football — As a young, scrappy kid from Rock Hill, South Carolina, with humble beginnings, the eldest of 6 — you gave me focus, opportunity, strength, and friends to last a lifetime,” Gilmore said in the post.
Pickup Lines: San Antonio business leader Charlie Amato reflects on humble beginnings, 50 years of SWBC
The latest episode of Pickup Lines features SWBC Chairman and cofounder Charlie Amato.
Roanoke’s Berglund Center was built for the entertainment landscape of 1971. That world doesn’t exist today.
The lack of big shows or big games is not a failure of management or marketing, it’s simply a fundamental change in the entertainment market. Roanoke needs to keep that in mind as it contemplates a…
SU soccer star 'humbled' by Seattle Sports Star of the Year nomination
Caroline Penner's breakout season with Seattle U earned her a nomination for the Seattle Sports Star of the Year awards. "Just so honored," she said of the recognition.
Humble beginnings, Ronaldo & NBA - how Kvaratskhelia became a star
Guillem Balague analyses the rise of Paris St-Germain's Georgian superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Pokémon Pokopia has only just released, but players are already starting to figure out Minecraft-like automatic builds and logic gates
Pokémon Pokopia players are starting to figure out automatic builds that remind us of Minecraft's humble beginnings.
The business behind Nintendo: How the gaming giant makes billions
From humble beginnings making playing cards in 19th-century Japan, Nintendo has evolved into one of the world's most influential gaming companies. Powered by a catalogue of iconic characters and franchises — including Mario, The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon — the company has turned nostalgia and broad family appeal into a durable business advantage.
Houston’s Kelvin Sampson reacts to getting humbled by tough schedule
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson gave proper credit to Kansas after their much-anticipated matchup at Allen Fieldhouse on Monday.
Notepad's new Markdown powers served with a side of remote code execution
: Smug faces across all those who opposed the WordPad-ification of Microsoft's humble text editor
Starmer agrees to release some files on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador in wake of Epstein scandal
Move comes in response to Tories forcing ‘humble address’ vote in Commons
SEC survey results: Fans on the state of the conference, Indiana and the future of the sport
By and large, SEC football fans are humbled. However, they’re not in a panic, based on the results of a reader survey by The Athletic.
How a Concord science museum has helped honor Christa McAuliffe's legacy
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is one part of McAuliffe's legacy. Jeanne Gerulskis, former executive director of the museum, remembers its humble beginnings as a small planetarium in the 1990s.
'I'm humbled': Local music store owner believes business is a complete loss after fire
The owner of a local business is picking up the pieces after a fire Tuesday night destroyed his building.
Foreign Experts Congratulate Science and Technology Daily on Its 40th Anniversary
As Science and Technology Daily (S&T Daily) approaches its 40th anniversary, we are humbled by the warmth and wisdom shared with us by scientists from around the world. Their words remind us why this work matters, not just reporting breakthroughs, but connecting people through science. Over the years, we have strived to make complex ideas clear, to bring research out of labs and into public conversation, and to show how innovation shapes lives. Researchers and scholars have placed their trust in us, calling our pages 'a window,' 'a bridge,' even 'a daily ritual.' We are proud to stand with those who believe knowledge should be shared and real progress is driven by collaboration across borders. This milestone is not ours alone. It belongs to everyone who reads us, writes for us, and interacts with us. Thank you for walking this path.
How a Fairfax Co. dad turned a passion project into a bagel business
McLean Bagels, a father-daughter venture, has gone from the humble beginnings in a home kitchen to selling hundreds weekly at local farmers’ markets.
Dell is eating humble pie and bringing back the XPS brand
The XPS logo is even on the lid now.
Rain doesn't deter customers from visiting Santa Cruz Mountain businesses
Despite heavy rain in the Santa Cruz Mountains, local businesses in Felton, such as Emerald Mallard and Humble Sea Tavern, continue to see steady customer traffic, thanks to strong community support.
Who is Nicolas Maduro?
From humble beginnings in a working-class neighbourhood to an authoritarian presidency, here is a look at Maduro's life.
Score Entertainment officials now projecting late spring opening for Humble location
According to the business’ website, Score Entertainment offers a variety of activities, including laser tag, go karts, bowling and more.
Family business shares tradition of holiday tamales
Nietos Mexican Cuisine is a mother-daughter business that started from humble beginnings. We caught up with the duo to talk about the tradition of holiday tamales.
2026 will be the year of the cabbage
High-fiber, cheap, and a vessel for flavor, the humble cabbage is popping up on menus and in Pinterest searches.
Patriots’ loss to Josh Allen, Bills is a slice of ‘humble pie’ — and maybe exactly what Drake Maye and Co. need
Stronger than milk? researchers point to an unexpected food for bone health | - The Times of India
Cottage cheese is emerging as a surprising powerhouse for bone health, offering more than just calcium. This humble dairy product is packed with prote
Oak Ridge Quantum Science Center prioritizes joined-up thinking, multidisciplinary impacts
QSC to accelerate convergence of quantum computing and exascale high-performance computing
Steam, The Epic Games Store, And The Humble Store Refuse To Sell Indie Horror Game Horses
The controversial game has been pulled from several major storefronts, despite the developer's attempt to adjust its content.