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Many south suburban public libraries, which officials say are chronically underfunded for improvements, are beginning to receive state grants to modernize their libraries' technology.The Illinois Secretary of State's Office announced that 113 libraries across Illinois are eligible to receive either $12,500 or $27,500 to add hardware or software, expand online collections, purchase digital devices or mobile apps, improve internet accessibility and more.To be eligible for the grant, a city must have a lower tax base and a higher poverty rate than the rest of the state. Because libraries are funded primarily through property taxes, library budgets are heavily dependent on…
A former counter-terrorism security chief has warned that the problem of knife crime is spreading “all over Europe” following the mass stabbings in Germany.An unidentified suspect stabbed passers-by attending a “diversity festival” in Solingen, leaving three people dead and four “seriously injured.”Nine people were stabbed in the attack and police are still searching for the knife attacker.Chris Phillips, a former director of the National Counter Terrorism Security Agency, warned GB News that these types of attacks would be “very difficult to stop”.Mr Phillips warned that there was a problem with knife crime “all across Europe” following the recent incidents in…
Timonium Selection and Consideration: August 24, 2024 John PiasekAugust 24, 2024John Piasek will provide Timonium predictions and analysis for each day of the Maryland State Fair races.Posted at 12:25pmCarryover: Late Pick 5: $0Race 1: Claiming $5,000 (conditional), ages 3 and up, 4 furlongs#3 – Imtakinit the Bank (12-1): He was off the pace in his last race in Pennsylvania, but was good before that. If he can get the speed to the inside, he should be able to get out in front and do well. #4 – El Dechirel (12-1): He had a terrible start in his last race, but…
Developers of a new technology aim to revolutionize the shipping industry and drastically reduce reliance on polluting energy by harnessing a natural force that has powered ships for millennia – wind. The shipping industry currently relies almost entirely on diesel engines to power tens of thousands of ships around the world every day, accounting for around 3% of the gas that contributes to the overheating of the planet each year. According to Interesting Engineering, startup CoFlow Jet is developing technology that would see cylinders fixed to the deck of a cargo ship suck in a small amount of air, pressurize…
When it comes to quick and easy lunch options, deli meats are often at the top of the list. But with growing health concerns surrounding processed meats, including Boar's Head recalling 7 million pounds of deli meat in connection with a deadly Listeria outbreak, some may be wondering if deli meat is bad for you.According to a press release issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on August 8, the recall has led to three deaths and 43 hospitalizations across more than 12 states, sending an important warning to be careful when choosing your deli meats. Whether you're…
Smartphones, the Internet, and social networks like TikTok have changed this quickly and completely. Now, when we want to share our ideas with the world, we turn on our camera and speak, rather than picking up a keyboard and typing. For many young people, video may be the primary way they express their ideas. As media thinkers like Marshall McLuhan have said, new media change us: they change how we learn, how we think, and what we think about. The advent of mass print helped create news culture, mass literacy, bureaucracy, and the very concept of scientific evidence. So how…
You could trade in your tiny New York City apartment for a grand 3,200-square-foot villa in the hills of Tuscany.Getty If you've been dreaming of moving to Europe but need an extra push to make the decision or are held back by financial concerns, this new study could be just what you need. The real estate market in a city like New York is harsh, with many people struggling to afford a small apartment, but in comparison, what the same money can buy in Italy or Greece seems incredible. Expat living research website My Dolce Casa calculated how much home…
People travelling to Italy have been warned about an outbreak of the deadly disease which has killed four people, which the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has highlighted, as has the foreign ministry-backed website Travel Health Pro.In an update yesterday (23 August), the ECDC announced that Legionnaires' disease had been detected in the Milan Metropolitan Area (Corsico and Buccinasco) in Lombardy, with 12 people currently hospitalised.As of August 19, 2024, a total of 53 cases have been confirmed, including four deaths, and emergency control measures are being implemented to prevent the spread of infection and the occurrence…
Liverpool and Brentford clash at Anfield in Liverpool on Sunday, with both Premier League clubs looking to start the 2024-25 season with two wins, no losses and no draws. The Reds kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town last weekend. Last season, Liverpool were in a three-way battle for the Premier League title but lost steam late on to finish third. The Bees, meanwhile, are fresh off a 2-1 home win over Crystal Palace on Sunday. Brentford finished 16th in the Premier League table last season.Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET. The latest Liverpool vs.…
Authors: Ayah Budayle, Imo Udom, Nick Maluda TL;DR: Mozilla is excited about today's new definition of open source AI and supports it as an important step forward. The past year has seen more and more people recognize the societal benefits of open source AI. In October, a large coalition signed our statement highlighting that openness and transparency are key elements to AI safety and security. In February, Mozilla and the Columbia Institute of International Politics brought together AI experts to highlight how openness in AI can help advance important societal goals. Policymakers are also embracing open source AI. The U.S.…