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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Miami Hurricanes land another four-star recruit. Details on the newest 2026 commitment
Four-star prospect Anthony Kennedy Jr. on Friday became the Miami Hurricanes' seventh commitment in the past week, giving UM a behemoth defensive tackle in a 2026 class that's shaping up as one of the nation's best. The Arkansas-based Kennedy, who's 6-3 and 335 pounds, visited UM in late May and picked the Hurricanes over SMU and Missouri. A senior-to-be at Little Rock Central High, Kennedy was committed to Missouri for five months (last December through mid May) before de-committing after the resignation of Tigers defensive line coach Al Davis. He visited Missouri last weekend but opted for Miami. Both 247 Sports and rate him the No. 36 defensive lineman in the 2026 class. places him 383rd among all prospects. But his stock has continued to rise, as college programs perpetually search for difficult-to-move defensive tackles who can stop the run. According to 247 Sports, Kennedy had offers from Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Texas, Texas A&M and UF, among others. Hurricanes defensive line coach Jason Taylor previously visited Kennedy in Arkansas, setting the wheels in motion for Kennedy's official visit a month ago. Kennedy joins Alabama-based Tyson Bacon as the second defensive lineman among Miami's 19 commitments for 2026. Of UM's seven commitments in the past week, six are members of UM's 2026 class, which has risen to sixth in the 247 rankings. The 2026 commitments earlier this week: tight end Israel Briggs, receivers Vance Spafford and Tyran Evans, linebacker Justin Edwards and edge player Asharri Charles.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Exclusive: Halogen Ventures closes $30 million fund to invest in the future of family
– Family first. Halogen Ventures has closed a $30 million fund to invest in a new thesis: the future of family. Founding partner Jesse Draper identified this area as ripe for investment in the immediate aftermath of the COVID pandemic. The U.S. childcare system was broken, and families were struggling. Draper wanted to tackle it—but as an investor who already backed female-founded businesses, she could anticipate the response she'd get. 'People would say, 'that's not a big enough opportunity,'' she recalls. Draper repositioned from defining her thesis as childcare to the future of family, which includes the physical health and financial health of families, among other applications. She ran a study of the 'future of family' as a category, and determined it's a market valued at $7.5 trillion, including childcare, ed tech, tech for families, digital workplace solutions, and child and youth services. '[Families] want more scheduling tools, they want more financial management tools, they want more time overall,' Draper says. The firm has already invested in companies aligned with this thesis, including the baby registry platform Babylist, the childcare marketplace Upwards, and the transportation company HopSkipDrive. This is Halogen's third fund. The fund's LPs include Gingerbread Capital, Lanyon Advisors, Fenwick's Funds of Funds, and the state of Alabama through its program Innovate Alabama. Halogen is the first out-of-state partner for the program and has pledged to back Alabama-based female founders. After a very tough few years for emerging managers, Draper advises others to try nontraditional sources. 'It's a numbers game—don't get discouraged if eight people say no to you. You haven't talked to enough,' she says. 'We talked to hundreds almost every fundraise, and you really have to get out there. You have to travel. You can't only raise from your city. You can't be afraid to get on a plane and go to new places and meet new people.' Emma The Most Powerful Women Daily newsletter is Fortune's daily briefing for and about the women leading the business world. Today's edition was curated by Nina Ajemian. Subscribe here. This story was originally featured on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
PRIVACY ALERT: Shelby Dermatology, PC d/b/a Dermatologists of Birmingham Under Investigation for Data Breach of Over 86,000 Patient Records
SAN FRANCISCO, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is investigating a data breach impacting the sensitive personal and health information of 86,414 patients of Shelby Dermatology, PC d/b/a Dermatologists of Birmingham, an Alabama-based skin care clinic. According to the company, Dermatologists of Birmingham became aware of suspicious activities within its network environment on or around March 7, 2025. The company recently informed patients that the following personal and health information may have been stolen in the breach: names; Social Security numbers; health insurance information; dates of birth; and medical information, including diagnostic and treatment information. Although the breach occurred over three months ago, Dermatologists of Birmingham only began notifying impacted patients on or around June 4, 2025, which may have violated state and federal laws. If your personal information was impacted by this incident, you may be at risk of identity theft and other serious violations of your privacy. As a result, you may be entitled to money damages and an injunction requiring changes to Dermatologists of Birmingham's cybersecurity practices. If you received notification of this data breach or are a patient of Shelby Dermatology, PC (Dermatologists of Birmingham) and wish to obtain additional information about your legal rights, please contact us today or visit our website at About Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe represents shareholders, employees, and consumers in class actions against corporate defendants, as well as shareholders in derivative actions against their officers and directors. The firm is based in San Francisco, and with the help of co-counsel, litigates cases nationwide. Contact Sonum Dixit Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP [email protected] Tel: 415-299-8207 View original content: SOURCE Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hibbett debuts kids-focused app, e-commerce site
This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. Hibbett, the Birmingham, Alabama-based athletics apparel and footwear company, has launched an e-commerce website and mobile app dedicated to selling products for kids, the retailer announced Wednesday. The app is available on Android and iOS devices. Hibbett Kids offers apparel and footwear for kids ages 13 and younger from brands like New Balance, Jordan, Nike, Crocs and Adidas, the retailer said. The e-commerce platform features installment payment options, a customer service chat feature, access to its rewards program, new product release notifications and personalized content. The retailer will release new products on a daily basis. Just in time for the back-to-school season, Hibbett Kids presents shoppers with an expanded selection of children's footwear, apparel and accessories. 'We're expanding our digital footprint to better serve today's busy families and offering a more convenient, seamless, curated shopping experience from the nursery years through the teen stage,' Bill Quinn, CIO of Hibbett, said in a statement. 'We've built a thriving and successful kids business and in our next phase with Hibbett Kids, we will continue to engage with parents and caregivers in a more personalized way.' Customers can filter their searches by new arrivals, gender, size, price, color and brand, among other options. Hibbett is executing its digital push with a new owner at its helm. U.K.-based JD Sports bought Hibbett last year for $1.1 billion. Prior to that acquisition, Nike and Hibbett had established a partnership that connected their loyalty programs. In 2023, Nike and Hibbett created a joint rewards membership, allowing shoppers to earn rewards when they buy Nike and Jordan products through the retailer. Nike has a similar deal with JD Sports and Dick's Sporting Goods, among others. Meanwhile in the athletics sector, Dick's Sporting Goods announced in May that it would acquire Foot Locker in a $2.4 billion deal. Foot Locker will act as a stand-alone business and maintain its brands, including Kids Foot Locker. Foot Locker also recently underwent a digital transformation with a revamp of its app, resulting in an uptick in purchases. The app loads faster, features richer content and helps the retailer's loyalty members track and use their points, President Frank Bracken said on a call with analysts at the end of last year. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Top Alabama Physician Karen Vines, MD Opens the Doors to Uniquely Personalized Care
Dr. Karen Vines offers same-day appointments, extended visits, and direct availability at her concierge medicine practice CHICAGO, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a healthcare landscape filled with challenges for patients – long wait times, cursory visits, impersonal care - Dr. Karen Vines opened her Alabama-based practice Vines Concierge Medicine, with the help of Specialdocs, a leading consulting group. With the average wait to see a family medicine physician at 24 days, and appointment times often limited to just 15 rushed minutes, Dr. Vines knew something had to change. "I chose concierge medicine to have more time for my patients — to be their advocate, to fully understand their symptoms and concerns, to enable them to feel heard. Only then can I truly help guide them to better health," she said. Her practice reflects this philosophy: appointments within 24 hours, 30- to 60-minute visits that allow time for all questions to be addressed, and direct availability to Dr. Vines after hours for urgent issues. The result: a return to relationship-based medicine, with a level of trust, peace of mind, and continuity that patients describe as akin to having a physician in the family. Patients are already experiencing the difference. D.R., a patient who struggled with unresolved orthopedic issues, said, "I was hurting so bad, and my previous doctor just blamed posture without really asking questions. Dr. Vines spent time with me, listened, and dug deeper. She's rare — she wants to fix the problem, not just prescribe something and rush you out." For patient J.M., the personalized care may have saved his life. After a fall that resulted in a serious head injury, Dr. Vines not only expedited his ER care, but also accompanied him to a visit with a neurosurgeon. "No one had ever heard of a doctor doing that," he marveled. Another patient, S.A., who had formerly been cared for by a concierge doctor, noted that Vines Concierge Medicine redefined the experience for her and her spouse. "We didn't know what we were missing until we met Dr. Vines. She's incredibly responsive, proactive, and her guidance has made a real impact on our health." Vines Concierge MedicineFamily medicine physician Dr. Karen Vines received her MD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed her residency at UAB Medicine Huntsville. She previously served as an attending physician at Grandview Medical System. Visit or call 659-207-1994. About Specialdocs Since 2002, Specialdocs has helped physicians nationwide convert to its industry-leading, patient-centric concierge medicine model, empowering them to deliver remarkably personalized care. Learn more at Sources: 2025 Survey of Physician Appointment Wait Times, Hospital wait times Media inquiries: please contact mkolof@ 847-921-3271. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Specialdocs Consultants Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
