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UAE Moments
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
♒ Aquarius Daily Horoscope for June 26, 2025
Normal? Never heard of her. You're here to remix reality. Aquarius, June 26 is dialed into your frequency. Your thoughts are ten steps ahead, your vibe is a walking brainstorm, and your presence? Electric. Whether you're pitching something wild, connecting the dots in a way no one else can, or just confusing people (in a charming way), you're in your element. ⚡ Energy Check: Visionary, Vivid & Unfiltered Your brain is buzzing with what-ifs and why-nots, and you're not in the mood to stick to the script. That's your power. Use it to start a conversation that shifts the vibe or a project that shifts the future. Aquarius Tip: Don't wait for approval. You're here to lead, not follow. 💼 Career & Money: The Disruptor's Advantage Your originality is a magnet today. A sudden insight could lead to a brilliant solution or a business idea no one else saw coming. Think pitch decks, side hustles, or a tech upgrade that transforms your workflow. Work smarter and weirder. The usual path isn't your path. 💖 Love & Friendship: Mind Meets Heart Romance is electric, but also deep. If you're single, a fascinating convo could spark real chemistry. In a relationship? It's a great time to explore each other's dreams, quirks, and oddly specific playlists. Connection today is all about celebrating what makes you different. Flirt cue: 'What's your weirdest dream and should we make it happen?' 🧘♀️ Mood & Vibe: Charged Up & Crystal Clear You're radiating that 'mad scientist meets philosopher' energy. Just remember to ground it. A walk, a journal entry, or a weird podcast could help you center your thoughts. You don't need to chase the lightning, you are the lightning. Lucky Color: Cobalt Blue Lucky Numbers: 7 & 29 Cosmic Playlist Song: 'Electric Feel' – MGMT Affirmation of the Day: 'I lead with vision, move with intention, and trust the power of my originality.' 💭 Aquarius Thought for June 26: You weren't made to fit into boxes. You were made to blow open new doors.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
FedEx founder Fred Smith dies, sources confirm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fred Smith, founder and executive chairman of FedEx Corporation, has died. Smith died on Saturday, sources confirmed to WREG. He was 80 years old. Smith was born in Marks, Mississippi, in 1944 and earned his degree from Yale in 1966. After four years of service in the United States Marine Corps, Smith launched FedEx operations in 1973. FedEx is headquartered in Memphis. FedEx would go on to become a multi-billion-dollar corporation that serves more than 200 countries. Memphis is home to several FedEx hubs, including the FedEx World Hub in the airport area. Smith served as CEO of FedEx until 2022, when he stepped down and became executive chairman. FedEx states that Smith used his time as chairman to focus on 'board governance, as well as issues of global importance, including sustainability, innovation, and public policy.' WREG has reached out to FedEx for comment. Iran strikes draw reactions from Mid-South leaders Senator Brent Taylor released a statement on Smith's passing, calling him a 'visionary leader and cherished member of our community.' I'm deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Fred Smith, a visionary leader and cherished member of our community. As the founder of FedEx, Fred revolutionized global logistics, creating countless jobs and opportunities right here in Memphis. His entrepreneurial spirit, dedication to innovation, and commitment to Memphis will leave a lasting legacy. He truly did Make Memphis Matter to the world. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and the entire FedEx team during this difficult time. Tonight, I say to Mr. Smith, go be with God as God has been with you. Senator Marsha Blackburn said she was 'deeply saddened' by Smith's death. 'As the founder of FedEx, his leadership and innovation transformed global commerce, and he will be remembered for his relentless drive, patriotism, and commitment to service,' Blackburn posted on X. 'His legacy will endure not only through the company he built but through the countless lives he touched. Praying for his wife, children, and family.' Congressman Steve Cohen called Smith Memphis's 'most important citizen.' 'Federal Express is our economic engine. But also, in anything that affected Memphis, Fred Smith was there as Citizen Smith,' Cohen posted on X. 'From the FedEx Forum to Liberty Stadium—which is being updated with his help—to our world-class zoo. Thank you, Fred!' The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority released a statement on Smith's death on Saturday. 'The Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority extends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and FedEx. Fred was an innovator, a leader, and a cornerstone of the Memphis community. His impact on the airport and our great city cannot be understated.' Chairman Michael Keeney Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris called Smith's death 'an incalculable loss to Memphis, Shelby County, and the world.' 'Fred Smith's death is an incalculable loss to Memphis, Shelby County, and the world. His genius, leadership, and commitment to community and family cannot be replicated. The huge shoes he leaves behind will forever be empty,' Harris posted on X. In a statement released on Saturday, Memphis Mayor Paul Young praised Smith's 'innovative spirit' and said that Smith 'changed the way the world moves. The Memphis Branch of the NAACP also released a statement, calling Smith an 'astute businessman, international business icon and family man.' The NAACP Memphis Branch offers condolences to the family of FEDEX Founder Mr. Fred Smith. He was an astute businessman, international business icon and family man. FEDEX has been a partner and supporter of the NAACP Memphis Branch, and TN NAACP State Conference for decades. His impact to this community is unmatched. Mr. Smith will be missed. Kermit Moore,PresidentNAACP Memphis Branch Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
17-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Local Content Cluster Strategy: How To Outrank Your Competitors
Oleg Levitas, a visionary SEO Expert, founded Pravda SEO to revolutionize how local businesses dominate search rankings. After nearly two decades helping local businesses improve their SEO, I've seen the same pattern repeat: Companies invest in service pages, blog content and social updates—but without a strong local SEO strategy, their rankings plateau, leads slow down, and local visibility falls short. In 2025, generic service pages and scattered blog posts likely won't go far in local SEO. Search engines prioritize organized content, topical depth and clear relevance. They need to see what you offer, where, and how your pages connect. That's what a local content cluster strategy is designed to solve. It can bring your content into focus, strengthen your authority, and help your business show up in the searches that lead to real customers. The local content cluster strategy is a smart, strategic way to structure your website—one that mirrors how people search and how search engines understand relevance. Instead of treating every page separately, you build around a central topic—usually a core service. A pillar page provides an overview, with supporting pages covering related details and search-driven questions. Next, you add location pages SEO-optimized for each town or neighborhood you serve. These should go beyond changing city names, reflecting local context and terminology that will help users and search engines trust you. Why does this structure work? In my experience, there are three main reasons: • It helps users get answers faster, without jumping between disconnected pages. • It signals depth and topical authority SEO to search engines. • It strengthens internal linking, improving flow and visibility across your site. With this strategy, you're no longer chasing broad terms like 'garage door repair near me.' Now, you rank for high-intent searches like 'garage door sensor replacement in Marshfield MA' or 'opener spring cost in Plymouth'—the searches that convert. If you've already built out service pages and started covering local areas, you're halfway there. But unless they're built to work as a system, it's less likely that they'll earn rankings—or results. These three steps can help you take your setup to the next level. 1. Make sure everything aligns. Your website and Google Business Profile should tell the same story—same services, areas and details. If these are misaligned, it can weaken trust and give search engines less reason to rank you. 2. Write location pages that feel local. A big mistake I see many businesses make is copying one location page and swapping in different city names. To create location pages that are SEO-optimized to rank, each needs to reflect the area it targets. Mention real neighborhoods, landmarks or local challenges—details that show you understand the place, not just the Zip code. 3. Use internal links to create flow. Strong internal linking ties your local content cluster together. Connect FAQs, service pages and location pages to your pillar page to guide users and give search engines the clarity to rank your site. And don't forget schema markup—add it to your service and location pages to help search engines understand what you do and where. The good news is that you don't need to implement your local content cluster strategy all at once. I've found that this 90-day rollout can allow companies to move in phases, building structure step by step. • Identify your core services and the geographic areas you serve. • Develop a keyword list based on search volume and buyer intent. • Use a topic cluster SEO model to outline your content: one pillar page, supporting pages, and location pages SEO-targeted for nearby towns. • Write your pillar page with comprehensive service coverage. • Create three to six supporting pages that address detailed questions and subtopics. • Focus on structure, problem-solving and user intent. • Write location pages that reflect the cities you serve. Be specific. • Reference landmarks, neighborhoods or seasonal concerns that matter locally. • Link these pages to your pillar page and supporting content. Smart internal linking helps reinforce your authority. • Improve your mobile usability and page speed. • Fix broken links and tighten your internal linking structure. • Monitor performance, and optimize pages that aren't getting traction. This approach isn't aiming for quantity. You're building a clear, connected strategy that will help your business stay visible long-term. Even with the right structure in place, I often see local SEO strategies fall short because of the following execution gaps: • Duplicate Or Thin Location Pages: If only the city name changes, Google may not index the pages. Include local context that matters—to users and Google. • Keyword-Stuffing: Overusing phrases like 'garage door repair Marshfield MA' makes content difficult to read and less credible. • AI-Generated Content With No Editing: AI tools can help, but all content still needs human review and judgment. Quality matters. • Poor Mobile Experience: If your site is hard to use on a phone, many people won't stay—and search engines notice that. SEO for local businesses typically works best when you stop gaming the system and deliver helpful, well-structured content that earns visibility. And the more relevant and useful your content is over time, the better future pages should start to perform. In my experience, long-term success in local SEO doesn't come from shortcuts. It comes from strategy—specifically, one that combines structure, clarity and intent. When done right, local content clusters for SEO can improve rankings, guide local traffic and give every page on your site a clear purpose, showing search engines what you offer and why customers should choose you. Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders. Do I qualify?
RNZ News
11-06-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
Former New Plymouth mayor remembered as a 'visionary'
Former New Plymouth mayor David "Daisy" Lean is being remembered as a "visionary" who injected a youthful energy into the role. Robin Martin reports. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
Washington Post
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
The musical world that Sly Stone made for us still spins
Not even in a world this big, bad, beautiful, wonderful, horrible, overstimulated and hyperbolic can we begin to overstate the importance of Sly Stone. His death on Monday at 82 feels too enormous, too unwieldy for whatever tools we have to measure it. He's one in a tiny handful of 20th-century visionaries who created the musical reality we've lived in ever since, standing shoulder to shoulder with his peer influences (the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, all of Motown) and the star students he inspired (Parliament-Funkadelic, Prince, Janet Jackson, Outkast, all of hip-hop, all of everything). Pop's utopian impulse might not begin with him, at least not in a tidy, big bang way, but it doesn't grow so vast — so quickly — without the immensity of his imagination. When we grieve Sly Stone, we grieve a sense of what's possible in all music.
