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How Local Innovation Can Drive the Global Development Agenda
Entrepreneurship is rapidly evolving in many low- and middle-income countries in Africa, where local entrepreneurs are solving social sector problems through a clever combination of business models, new technology and fast feedback loops. Aid agencies around the world have been struggling to keep up with the fast pace of change in recipient countries. They continue…
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Innovation + Hackaton: Innothon Enel Green Power
The goal is to harness technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in order to improve the performance and efficiency of renewable energy plants by means of data collection, inspections and minor maintenance tasks. The system must be based on open-source dashboards/software, and must be 100% electric.
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Innovation + Hackaton: Innothon Enel Green Power
The goal is to harness technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in order to improve the performance and efficiency of renewable energy plants by means of data collection, inspections and minor maintenance tasks. The system must be based on open-source dashboards/software, and must be 100% electric.
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Innovation in Education Grants Support STEAM Programs
Time is running out to apply for a $10,000 or $5,000 grant from the Classroom of the Future Foundation to support local science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics programs. All public K-12 school districts, schools, and charters in San Diego County are eligible to apply for the grants as part of the annual Innovation…
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Innovation in Education Grants Support STEAM Programs
Time is running out to apply for a $10,000 or $5,000 grant from the Classroom of the Future Foundation to support local science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics programs. All public K-12 school districts, schools, and charters in San Diego County are eligible to apply for the grants as part of the annual Innovation…
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California Wildfire Innovation Fund Getting $25M Boost
A California fund to encourage wildfire innovation and lower the severity and frequency of catastrophic wildfire is getting a $25 million boost. Walnut Creek, Calif.-based CSAA Insurance Group made a $25 million commitment to the California Wildfire Innovation Fund, a climate-solutions strategy to help reduce the severity and frequency of catastrophic wildfires by supporting forest…
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California Wildfire Innovation Fund Getting $25M Boost
A California fund to encourage wildfire innovation and lower the severity and frequency of catastrophic wildfire is getting a $25 million boost. Walnut Creek, Calif.-based CSAA Insurance Group made a $25 million commitment to the California Wildfire Innovation Fund, a climate-solutions strategy to help reduce the severity and frequency of catastrophic wildfires by supporting forest…
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Wild Theories Sparks as a Strange Metal Sphere Washes Up on the Beach
The mysterious landing of a big metal sphere on a beach in Japan has left government officials baffled. The iron ball of unknown origin washed ashore on the shores of the Japanese city of Hamamatsu, and local authorities have no idea what it is. After worries that the sphere could be a mine, X-Ray technology…
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Officers Arrest Sex Worker in Nevada Brothel Where Shots Were Fired
A sex worker was arrested early Tuesday morning following a gunshot incident inside a Nevada brothel, according to investigators. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department, Savannah Henderson, age 28, was detained at the Moonlite Bunny Ranch in Carson City on charges related to guns and drugs. Henderson, who was on the cover of Hustler…
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Home Depot Announces Salary Increases for U.S. and Canada Employees
Home Depot announced on Tuesday that it would invest $1 billion in salary hikes for its hourly U.S. and Canada employees. Every hourly employee at the Atlanta-based home improvement firm will receive a raise beginning this month. In all markets, starting salary will be at least $15 per hour. The unemployment rate in the United…