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Gettell Automotive Group of Gainesville donated $25,000 Tuesday to the Automotive Technology Academy at Lofton High School's Professional Academy Magnet. “I think this contribution, this partnership that we have, not just in the form of a check or financial assistance, but by giving them a career opportunity, it's going to make a bigger difference in their lives and their future than we know and potentially change their trajectory,” Lofton High School Principal Christopher Bracewell said in his speech. Goettel, which also owns Gatorland Toyota and BMW of Gainesville, donated $25,000 to the program last year, but automotive technology instructor and…

IMPERIAL — The City of Imperial is stepping up its efforts in innovation with the recent approval of a Strategic Technology Plan by City Council. Supported in June by an $809,400 budget appropriated for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the plan paves the way for significant upgrades aimed at modernizing city operations and enhancing public services. City Council unanimously approved a strategic technology plan on Wednesday, Aug. 21, outlining a comprehensive approach to developing the city's digital infrastructure over the next five years. The plan focuses on increasing efficiency, security and scalability across all departments. “Our IT director is very good…

Action continues on Wednesday (28th) at the Lima 24 World Athletics U20 Championships, which sees 1,700 athletes from more than 130 teams taking part. Here are three things to note about Estadio Atlético de la Videna. 100m spotlight Five finals will be held on the second day of competition in Lima, with the evening session culminating with back-to-back finals in the women's and men's 100 metres. On the women's side, it will be a close race between Adaeja Hodge of the British Virgin Islands and Alana Reid of Jamaica. Both swimmers looked calm and confident in the heats, with Hodge…

9 Manchester United are in a similar situation to last season, starting the new season without their veteran left-back due to injury. Diogo Dalot, a natural right-back, started both Premier League games, while new signing Nosair Mazraoui, who is also capable of playing in the right-back position, started in his familiar role. Luke Shaw is expected to return after the international break after being sidelined with an injury in pre-season, but he missed 36 games last season and, despite his quality, the club have been unable to trust him consistently. Back-up signing Tyrell Malasia missed all of last season and…

Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV), a global technology company specializing in safer, greener and more connected mobility solutions, has announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia+ technology conference. The presentation is scheduled for September 10 at 10:10 a.m. PST.Investors and interested parties can simultaneously access a live webcast of the presentation via the Aptiv Investor Relations website at ir.aptiv.com. The event will be an opportunity for Aptiv to showcase its latest innovations and strategies in the mobility space to a broad audience of industry experts and potential investors. Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV) is presenting its Solutions, Mobility and Conness international…

Instagram posts of Europe's most beautiful beaches are sure to inspire your wanderlust: clear blue waters, rocky cliffs, bright striped chairs and colorful buildings. But the reality is, some of the most popular beaches aren't all that great – they're often so crowded with tourists that it's hard to find a little spot to relax amid the hustle and bustle.Luckily, for every one of Europe's super popular beaches, there's another one that's not yet on any “must-visit” lists and remains less well-known to most tourists. Wizz Air analyzed 50 European countries and their popular beaches to determine which are the…

Inflatable colon showing different types of colon conditions. Photo by A Healthier Michigan (CC BY-SA 2.0) Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and preventive screening is a critical tool for early detection. Doctors often use risk prediction tools to identify people at high risk for colorectal cancer. Some of these algorithms include race as a variable, which has sparked intense debate in recent years due to concerns that it could exacerbate health disparities. Now, a new study suggests that race variables could help reduce health disparities under certain conditions. Anna Zink,…

Few places in the world stand to benefit more from a thriving AI industry than California, and none have as much to lose if public trust in the industry suddenly collapses.In May, the California Senate passed SB1047, an AI safety bill, by a vote of 32-1, aimed at ensuring the safe development of large-scale AI systems through clear, predictable, and common-sense safety standards. The bill is expected to be voted on by the state Assembly this week, and if signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, it will be a major step in protecting Californians and the state's burgeoning AI…

Mike Somich's NFL Week 1 picks: I always find week 1 to be one of the hardest weeks to bet on. These lines have been under consideration for months. It’s like a Saturday night in a normal weekly betting cycle. For example, the Packers vs Eagles game has already seen two moves. The Eagles started at -1.5, the Packers took the money, and now the Eagles are being bet at -3. Additionally, it's hard not to bet on offseason opinions. The Raiders vs. Chargers matchup in Week 1 is a great example. I have tickets for the Raiders over the…

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The Community Health Improvement Network held another Lunch & Learn on Tuesday.The free event, held at North Park Church in Meridian, aimed to educate people on ways to reduce their risk of lung disease and improve their overall lung health.Dr. Asad Khan of Ochsner Rush Health spoke to an audience of over 100 people in a candid conversation about health and screening opportunities that can help prevent and stem serious illnesses.”That was a really universal message for all of our patients,” Khan said. “We actually have a lot of community leaders here who are going out and…