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World shift to clean energy is unstoppable, IEA report says
By Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter, BBC News The world is on an “unstoppable” shift towards renewable energy but the phase down of fossil fuels is not happening quickly enough, a new report says. The International Energy Agency, the global energy watchdog, predicted renewables would provide half of the world’s electricity by 2030. But…
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Today in Entertainment History: “Mellon Collie” released
On Oct. 24, 1957, singer-actor Bing Crosby married singer-actor Kathy Grant. In 1960, Neil Sedaka recorded the single “Calendar Girl.” In 1962, James Brown’s “Live At The Apollo” album was recorded. It sold more than one million copies. .apg-support-local-wrapper { border-radius: 5px; background-color: #E6E6E6; padding: 10px; } .apg-support-local-wrapper p { padding: 5px; font-weight:bold; /* override…
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Think you eat healthy? Your snack choices could be sabotaging you
Unhealthy snacking can undo the benefits of eating healthy meals, British researchers say. A team from King’s College in London examined the snacking habits of 854 people in the ZOE PREDICT study. The participants, 95% of whom identified as snackers, were mostly female (73%) and ate an average of 2.3 snacks a day. More than…
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Macy’s Launches New Digital Fashion Platform
Brought to life through emerging technologies, mstylelab launches with an immersive exploration focused on Macy’s newest brand, On 34th , in a recreation of New York. This first activation with Journee, which specializes in hosting, managing and producing immersive digital spaces such as virtual stores and interactive retail experiences, will draw new audiences to this…
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Tripadvisor launches new AI travel planning features
Tripadvisor is rolling out artificial intelligence-created summaries that are meant to give travelers additional insight on key features as they research hotels. The news comes on the heels of Tripadvisor’s July launch of its AI-powered travel planning tool and what the company called successful public beta testing of its travel itinerary generator. The AI-generated reviews…
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CIF tennis matchups set: Lompoc girls tennis team draws first-round home assignment
The reigning CIF Central Section Division 3 girls tennis champion will open defense of its divisional title at home Tuesday. Sign up to receive headlines in your inbox! Breaking News | Local Sports | Daily Headlines | Local Obituaries | Weather | Local Offers
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New brands are meeting demand for lifestyle lodging near national parks
Travelers are flocking to the great outdoors, but when they seek lodging near national parks and other nature-focused U.S. destinations, options beyond the campsite can be somewhat scarce. “National parks are booming, accommodation options are limited, with demand exceeding supply, especially in-park,” said Kasey Morrissey, head of global product for travel companies Austin Adventures and…
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Two more programs on chopping block as part of TRU’s visual arts shakeup
Photo: TRU Two additional Thompson Rivers University certificate programs have been placed on the chopping block alongside the university’s visual arts programs. University senator Craig Jones said during a meeting Monday that the certificate of literary and art history and the drawing and painting certificate are being added to the proposed elimination of visual arts…
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Lompoc girls tennis team draws first-round home assignment
The reigning CIF Central Section Division 3 girls tennis champion will open defense of its divisional title at home Tuesday. Sign up to receive headlines in your inbox! Breaking News | Local Sports | Daily Headlines | Local Obituaries | Weather | Local Offers
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The Coming AI Economic Revolution
In June 2023, a study of the economic potential of generative artificial intelligence estimated that the technology could add more than $4 trillion dollars annually to the global economy. This would be on top of the $11 trillion that nongenerative AI and other forms of automation could contribute. These are enormous numbers: by comparison, the…