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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Tuesday that it will commit $150.9 million to new housing investments in tribal communities. In Oklahoma, the Iowa Tribe, the Kickapoo Tribe, the Wichita Housing Authority and the Wyandot Tribe will share $112,631,464 under the program announcement. “The Biden-Harris Administration is proud to work with our tribal partners to meet the housing needs that exist on Indian reservations,” said Acting HUD Secretary Adrienne Todman. “These funds will help build and repair housing that is desperately needed right now.” Bureau of Indian Affairs announces changes to financial…

Release date: July 30, 2024Photo by Hello I’m Nik on Unsplash The latest TikTok trend might actually be a good thing Movieguide® Contributor A new trend on TikTok has Gen Z embracing a minimalist lifestyle, from thrifting second-hand clothes to saving and reusing items like plastic packaging. On video-sharing apps, the “underconsumption core” trend is currently gaining popularity, with young people showcasing how they are minimizing purchases and cherishing the items they already have. “Underconsumercore is a social media trend being hailed as a new response to fast fashion and overconsumption,” explains Hanushka Toni, founder and CEO of fashion resale…

Get Urban Milwaukee’s top stories delivered to you every day The future location of the Mediterranean restaurant, 753 N. Water St. Photo taken July 30, 2024 by Sophie Bolich. Ender Elk has spent nearly his entire life in professional kitchens, from working in restaurants and hotels in his native Turkey during high school to internships as far away as Michigan, Amsterdam and New Orleans. He eventually made his way to Madison, Wisconsin, where he teamed up with his brother Mustafa to open The Mediterranean Joint, showcasing recipes from his home country and nearby regions. Elk’s next adventure will take him…

Elsa Hosk wearing Helsa Studio’s “Scandi Summer” collection, photo by Maria & Louise ThornfeldtPhoto credit: Maria and Louise Thornfeldt Call it Scandinavian summer or the Elsa effect (or both). If it feels like Elsa Hosk and her fashion brand, Helsa Studios, are everywhere these days, that’s because they are. But it’s not just her Scandinavian mystique that’s captivating the fashion industry: Hosk is also one of the most popular supermodels of her generation, currently with 8.7 million followers on Instagram following her every move. These days, it’s not enough to be a supermodel or content creator to gain popularity and…

Listen to the article 4 minutes This audio is automatically generated, please let us know if you have any feedback. Dive Overview: Prada Group announced on Tuesday that its first-half net revenues rose 14% year-over-year to 2.5 billion euros (about $2.8 billion). Miu Miu continued to lead the company’s retail sales, up 93% year-over-year in the first half and 95% in the second quarter, while Prada was up 6% for the first half. Global retail sales increased 15% in the first half, with Japan leading regional growth with a 38% increase “supported by healthy local demand and strong tourist flows,”…

At the heart of Symrise’s success is an unwavering commitment to innovation. The company’s dedicated research and development team continually strives to unlock the potential of plants, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the beauty and home products industries. Symrise’s commitment to sustainability begins with sourcing. The company prioritizes direct sourcing wherever possible, ensuring ethical and sustainable practices throughout its supply chain. Symrise is a pioneer in the upcycling space and has developed a range of innovative raw materials derived from by-products and waste materials. Symrise’s commitment to sustainability doesn’t stop at sourcing. The company…

One day in 2018, I stumbled upon the idea that gender isn’t binary, and suddenly it made perfect sense that for over 40 years I’d felt intense discomfort and confusion about my inability to act properly as a “girl.” I knew that if I’d been a teenager, or even in my twenties, I’d come out as nonbinary in a heartbeat, but as an older adult, it seemed weird. Years of trying and failing to date were over, and I was happily settled into a life that I actually enjoyed for the first time: My job was going well, I loved…

Though it’s still the height of swimsuit season, summer is quickly coming to an end, and it’s time to at least start thinking about what you want to add to your fall wardrobe. But before I can add anything to my closet, I need to start decluttering, starting with my denim collection.Once the weather cools down, I wear jeans almost every day. As a result, my denim collection is pretty extensive, but I often forget which jeans are in my pile and end up wearing only the one on top. I’m determined to change that and clear out my pile…

According to Teki Hunt, 4-H Youth Development Director at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), the Gardening Reaching Adults, Children and Seniors (GRACE) program is promoting sustainability in urban growing spaces in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The garden is called the State Street Good Earth Garden and is a collaboration between UAPB and several local residents and organizations.”4-H supports this project by recruiting volunteers, mentoring volunteers, promoting the program, providing shredded paper for composting, and providing fruits and vegetables for the produce stand,” Hunt said. “In 2022, Boys & Girls Club 4-H youth built honeybee hives under the guidance…

Listen to the article 3 minutes This audio is automatically generated, please let us know if you have any feedback. More than three-quarters of Gen Z students agree that there is a stigma associated with attending a trade school instead of a traditional four-year university, which could impact their educational and career choices, according to a July 29 report from home services software company Jobber. When asked what makes a career in trade attractive, students cited flexible working hours (73%), job security (61%) and overtime pay (58%). In a survey of 1,000 U.S. students ages 18-20 considering or currently attending…