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iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BI The women's sports merch industry is worth an estimated $4 billion annually, per a new report. But fans have complained about a lack of retailers, minimal options, and low inventory. Small companies are stepping up, but questions remain over how bigger brands will meet fans' demand. As a two-time All-American, two-time World Cup winner, and National Women's Soccer League champion, Ali Krieger has had many unforgettable experiences throughout her career. One was the first time she saw a fan wearing her jersey. It was 2007, and Krieger, then 23, was playing for FFC Frankfurt, now known as Eintracht Frankfurt, in the German women's league, Frauen-Bundesliga, when she saw her name emblazoned across a fan's black-and-white jersey. "It was a moment I'll never forget," Krieger told Business Insider. "Where you just see at a game and someone says, 'Hey, can you sign my jersey?' And they turn around and it

Kari Lake, the GOP's likely Senate nominee in Arizona, was paid $20,000 to speak at an Indiana GOP event in April. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Kari Lake has never won an election — but she's quickly become one of MAGA's biggest stars. In just the last five months, she made $20,000 from one paid speech and $27,000 from book sales. She's also invested between $1,000 and $15,000 in Trump's "Truth Social." The GOP's hopes of retaking the Senate rest in part on Kari Lake, the former TV broadcaster and 2022 gubernatorial candidate who's poised to become the party's Senate nominee in Arizona. But Lake keeps spending lots of time outside the state , much to the chagrin of Republicans — including former President Donald Trump. As it turns out, she's making some extra money by doing it. Lake was paid $20,000 by to appear at the the St. Joseph County Republican Party's Lincoln Day Dinner in South Bend, Indiana, according to a financi

New York Times : How Ukraine is using AI, code found online, and hobbyist computers to weaponize consumer tech and build low-cost weapons like autonomous drones and machine guns   —  A Ukrainian battalion testing a machine gun that can use A.I.-powered targeting, at a shooting range near Kyiv.Videos by Sasha Maslov … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/iotmZrc

Snacks like berries and almonds can be healthier alternatives to popular processed foods like fries, chips, and sweets. Monica Bertolazzi/Getty Images/Courtesy of Heartsafe A cardiologist said to avoid snacking on fried foods and processed sweets to reduce heart health risks.  Instead, opt for more nutrient-dense alternatives like almonds, pistachios, and berries as healthy snacks. Enjoy your favorite snacks in moderation to create sustainable habits for long-term heart health.  You don't have to give up snacking to improve your heart health, one cardiologist said. It's no surprise that ultra-processed foods like fried snacks and sugary treats are linked to a higher risk of heart disease . A few smart swaps can help you cut back on some of the biggest culprits , according to Dr. Mustali Dohadwala of Heartsafe , a private practice in Boston. Dohadwala told Business Insider that nutritious options like berries can be a satisfying alternative. More awareness paired wit

Belle Lin / Wall Street Journal : Cyberattacks against CDK Global, used by ~15K car dealerships, and Change Healthcare show how large swathes of some industries have a “single point of failure”   —  Airlines, banks and hospitals could be vulnerable to a ‘single point of failure’ attack like the one that hobbled car dealers from Techmeme https://ift.tt/BnyV36R