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Northern Kentucky University (NKU) men's soccer team held a Senior Day event on Saturday at Scudamore Field, honoring eight seniors during their match against Milwaukee.

Northern Kentucky women's volleyball team faced Purdue Fort Wayne in an away match, seeking their third consecutive win.

A recent report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) announced the tokenized property market is projected to reach $3.2 trillion by 2030.

A coalition of 124 businesses, such as Amazon, Bayer, The Allstate Corporation and General Motors, submitted a letter to H. Thomas Byron III, Secretary of the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, calling for disclosure requirements of Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) agreements in federal civil cases due to its impact on cases and settlements.

Uber has recently concluded its One Less Car Challenge in Los Angeles, a 5-week initiative aimed at reducing personal vehicle reliance by encouraging participants to embrace alternative transportation methods such as public transit, ridesharing, cycling, and e-scooters.

The University of Cincinnati's swimming and diving program has been recognized with three Big 12 weekly awards for the second consecutive week. The announcement was made by the league on Wednesday.

The University of Cincinnati volleyball team is set to face Texas Tech in a home match on Thursday at Fifth Third Arena. The Bearcats aim to break a four-match losing streak, holding an overall record of 11-7 and 2-5 in the Big 12 Conference.

Bengals wide receiver Charlie Jones has been recognized as the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week following his notable performance against Cleveland. In Week 7, Jones executed a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown, providing Cincinnati with an early lead just 12 seconds into the game. This marked the longest kickoff return in the NFL this season and was the first instance of a 100-yard return under the league's new Dynamic Kickoff rule.

The Cincinnati Bearcats are set to travel over 1,200 miles for their longest away game of the season against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. The matchup is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, with a late kickoff at 10:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.

The University of Cincinnati women's soccer team is set to conclude its regular season with a match against the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida, on Friday. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+ and track live updates via StatBroadcast.com.

At the third annual "Delivering the Future" event held on October 8-9 in Nashville, Tennessee, Amazon showcased its latest advancements in robotics, AI, and sustainability.

Uber Technologies, Inc. announced two new features aimed at enhancing the driving experience for its Tesla drivers and improving navigation accuracy.

Amazon has announced the recruitment of an instock manager for its Amazon Fresh grocery division, with positions available in Chicago and other locations. The role will focus on overseeing supply chain and inventory management as part of the business planning process.

Amazon has announced the search for a Senior Supply Chain Manager for its Weight and Balance Operations Development at Amazon Air. The position will focus on leading the development and future direction of Amazon's Weight and Balance Program in Wilmington, Ohio, and other locations.

Amazon has reported safety measures and increased employee training efforts including team playbooks and disaster preparation plans for fulfillment and delivery teams to utilize in the upcoming holiday season.

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has increased by two cents to $3.21 over the past week. This rise comes as several regions across the United States are dealing with significant storm damage caused by Hurricane Milton. Although similar to Hurricane Helene, Milton is not expected to severely impact national gasoline supplies, it will likely affect demand in areas where infrastructure has been destroyed, roads are flooded, and power outages persist.

Amazon is seeking candidates to fill an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) consultant role in Chicago. The company prefers top architects, system and software engineers who can use ML and Generative AI to design, implement, and refine solutions for unresolved problems.

A new AAA analysis of five years of government crash data reveals a concerning trend: child seat and booster use declines after a child turns three, despite the continued need for these safety devices. This is alarming, given that more than 100,000 children were injured in car crashes in 2022 alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As National Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 15-21) approaches, AAA and the National Safety Council (NSC) highlight the importance of proper car seat use and offer essential tips to keep young passengers...

Amazon announced that NOOMA has achieved year-over-year growth in its Amazon store for the past nine years. The company has expanded its Sweat + Do Good initiative to support nonprofits that promote healthy, active lifestyles for underserved communities in Cleveland.

Amazon announced that the Progressive Policy Institute ranked the company as the leading Investment Hero. The ranking was awarded to Amazon due to its record on investing more in the United States—including Kentucky—than any other American company.