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Really supportIndependent journalismClick here for detailsCloseOur mission is to provide unbiased, fact-based journalism that holds power accountable and exposes the truth.Every donation counts, whether it's $5 or $50.Support us to deliver journalism without purpose.Scientists have warned that deaths from heat stress and disease in Europe could triple by the end of the century. The researchers say that if current climate policies continue, heat could become as big a threat to Europeans as cold, which is currently eight times more deadly.The study, published Thursday in the journal The Lancet Public Health, said southern Europe, including parts of Spain, Italy, Greece and…

Pier Solutions, a leading provider of cutting-edge services and solutions for the energy transition and hydrogen industry, has announced a strategic partnership with H2scan, a global leader in advanced hydrogen detection technology for over 20 years. “This new collaboration brings innovative hydrogen sensor technology to Europe for the first time and positions Pier Solutions as an important part of H2scans' expanding global footprint. This marks a significant milestone in the development and commercialization of a technology that will redefine safety standards and enable the widespread adoption of hydrogen as a clean energy source.”The partnership leverages California-based H2scan's extensive experience in…

Text Size Thailand on Thursday confirmed the first case in Asia of the new, more deadly strain of MPOX in a patient who had traveled to the country from Africa. The patient arrived in Bangkok on August 14 and was taken to the hospital with symptoms of MPOX. The Department of Disease Control announced that laboratory tests on a 66-year-old European national confirmed that he was infected with mpox Clade 1b. “The Department of Disease Control wishes to confirm the test results showing that the European patient is infected with MPOX lineage 1b,” the department said in a statement, adding…

It's week one of the PIAA high school football season, which means one thing (or many things): It's time for the Butler Eagle sports staff and Scoop to predict the winners of each game this season. The first week of the 2024 season will feature a unique twist, with the annual Moniteau-Kerns City rivalry being played in August instead of the usual season opener in October. This year, the Eagle sports staff – Editor Jake Adams, reporters Derek Pida and Brendan Howe, along with Scoop – will be making predictions for each Butler County game each week. You can also…

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ReFocus Eye Health is pleased to announce its newest partnership with Dulles Eye Associates. This collaboration represents ReFocus Eye Health's commitment to expanding world-class eye care in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and Northern Virginia.Founded by Dr. Ahmed Nasrullah, Dulles Eye Associates’ five clinicians provide comprehensive eye care to patients throughout the Northern Virginia area with offices in Lansdowne, Annandale and Reston. ReFocus Eye Health and Dulles Eye Associates Partner to Expand Delivery of World-Class Eye Care in Washington, DC and Virginia “When evaluating potential partners, ReFocus Eye Health stood out. Their experience…

When I was growing up, New Zealand's contribution to world culture was basically Crowded House and Shortland Street singers – middle-of-the-road music for the daytime audience. I guess I noticed that because my dad was from New Zealand. He still uses Edmonds cookbooks, and impressively described his son's birth as “incredible.” I've also had a New Zealand passport since I was about nine years old.So looking at the performer list for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year, I was particularly excited to see a plethora of young, exciting New Zealand talent that can truly rival any performer in Europe or…

Keeping up with the weather To find out what it's really like to drive a hydrogen car, this reporter rented one and went on a road trip, talking to drivers along the way. (The Verge) → Here's why electric cars are beating hydrogen cars in the race to make transportation cleaner. (MIT Technology Review) Rising temperatures pose problems for hot steel. Heat causes steel, as well as other materials like concrete, to expand and warp, which can cause problems ranging from slower train speeds to reducing the amount of power that power lines can carry. (The Atlantic) Oakland is the…

Company logoBuy Now, Pay Later Market in Asia PacificBuy Now, Pay Later Market in Asia PacificDublin, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Asia Pacific Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunity Databook – 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics – Updated Q1 2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com.BNPL payments are expected to grow by 17.1% annually, reaching US$181.3 billion by 2024. The mid-to-long term growth story of the BNPL industry in the region remains strong: adoption of BNPL payments is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period,…

Skies will brighten and warmer on Thursday Updated: August 22, 2024, 5:52 AM EDT Yeah, it's definitely chilly. But the weather forecast for Thursday has metro suburbs in the mid 50s, around 54 to 56. Right in the middle range, Prospect and Middletown are at 55, and downtown Ali International is at 61. That's the official metro temperature. But, you know, it's a high outlier. It can get down to the 40s, and so does Paoli. It's the second morning in a row of 40s and 48, but the low to mid 50s are the norm. Going outside, we'll have…

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to take to the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday to deliver what is likely to be the biggest political speech of her career. The 59-year-old is expected to outline her vision and policy agenda to the American people, but many in Europe will also be curious to see what a Harris presidency would mean for transatlantic relations. If Harris wins, political analysts told CNBC they expect her to take a broadly similar approach to Biden's policy platform, with some nuances on key international issues such as the Russia-Ukraine war. Vice President…