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Environmental groups reject deep-sea mining as key UN meeting looms
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Environmental groups on Wednesday urged a moratorium on deep-sea mining ahead of a meeting in Jamaica of a U.N. body that conservationists fear will soon authorize the world’s first license to harvest minerals from the ocean floor. More than 20 countries have called for a ban or moratorium on deep-sea…
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Here’s what Halloween looked like in the 1960s & 1970s in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Halloween has been a tradition for families in Jacksonville since the mid-19th century and one SnapJAX user is sharing a time capsule of the holiday through photos! SnapJAX user Lisa uploaded photos of what Halloween looked like in Jacksonville in the 1960s and the 1970s. Some photos feature costumes and Halloween decorations…
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Rail is best for a crowded island
Cathy Swann says that it may not be appropriate to have a high-speed rail network in our “small and densely populated island” (Letters, 19 October). The world’s most reliable and comfortable high-speed trains run through the narrow strip of land between Tokyo and Osaka, which has a population larger than that of the UK. In…
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Governing Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation with Rumman Chowdhury
Dr. Rumman Chowdhury has built solutions in the field of applied algorithmic ethics since 2017. She is the CEO and co-founder of Humane Intelligence, a nonprofit dedicated to algorithmic access and transparency, and was recently named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in AI 2023. Previously, she was the Director of the Machine…
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Steven Selbst, MD, discusses ED trends, highlights mental health admissions
Interview transcript (edited for clarity): Contemporary Pediatrics: What trends are you observing in pediatric emergency department care? Steven Selbst, MD: I think we have seen over the years how emergency medicine has changed in pediatrics. Gary Fleisher was pointing out, he one of the early leaders in emergency medicine, I worked with him in the…
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2024 Environmental Stewardship Award Program Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Environmental Stewardship Award. Established in 1991, the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) annually recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of cattle producers across the nation. “Cattle producers across the country are committed to conserving natural resources for future generations,” said NCBA President Todd Wilkinson.…
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Noise Luna Ring Review: Fitness Tracking Minus Intrusive Notifications
I don’t like smartwatches. As I wrote in one of my previous stories, I don’t like being available to my phone notifications and want it the other way around. However, if I switch off the notifications and am using a smartwatch for only tracking sleep, steps and calories, it loses the “smarts” and becomes an…
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iOS 17.1 has officially been released
/ The minor update follows the release of iOS 17 last month and includes a fix for the iPhone 12’s regulatory issues in France. p>span:first-child]:text-gray-13 [&_.duet–article-byline-and]:text-gray-13″> By Jon Porter, a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>This year’s…
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Global Economies Hang in the Balance: The Potential Impact of Israel-Hamas Escalation
The rising tension and potential escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict pose a significant threat to the global economy. Economists are deeply concerned that the war could lead to an increase in energy prices and disrupt crucial trade routes, thereby impacting economies worldwide. Global Economy and Energy Prices The ongoing war has brought the global economy…
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The New Age of HR: Balancing Human Interaction with Innovative Tech Solutions
The human resource industry is currently experiencing a remarkable transformation thanks to the rapid adoption of innovative technologies like AI, collaboration tools, and SaaS-based workforce management software. This evolution is significantly changing the way companies approach talent acquisition and employee engagement, allowing them to easily tap into the global pool of talent. Balancing Technology with…