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SOUTHSIDE, Va. (WDBJ) – Several health organizations are teaming up to try to address cancer disparities stretching from Halifax County to Henry County.In 2014, several organizations formed the Dan River Cancer Task Force to address health issues in the Southside community.Now, they are focused on educating the younger generation about cancer screening and early detection. “If you don't go to a healthcare provider to get tested, you're not taking preventative measures,” says Ashley Vanegas, a community outreach and engagement specialist at the University of Virginia Cancer Center. “Then, by the time you find out you have cancer, it's too late,…
Little League World Series 2024: Monday scores, bracket results, highlights | News, scores, highlights, stats, rumors
Rob Tringali/MLB Photo via Getty ImagesIt was a big day in Williamsport.Monday's matches featured four U.S. teams and four international teams competing to avoid a first defeat and put themselves in prime position to advance to their respective finals.The losers now face elimination and can only hope that their pitching depth can rise to the challenges that lie ahead.Here is a report on what happened on the day.Japan beats Venezuela 2-1Nevada vs. Hawaii, 3 p.m. ET.Chinese Taipei vs. Cuba, 5 p.m. ET.Florida vs. Texas, 7pm ET.See the complete Little League World Series bracket here.It was a gutsy performance for Tokyo.Pitcher…
We recently compiled a list of 17 trending AI stocks based on the latest news and analyst ratings, and in this article we'll take a look at how Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) stands relative to other trending AI stocks.One of the biggest advances in artificial intelligence over the past few years has been advances in natural language processing. These AI models of language are now permeating the business world and society at large. An informed estimate by investment advisors at Goldman Sachs suggests that over the next decade, these AI tools could add 7% to global GDP, worth about $7 trillion,…
Ernesto, which brought strong seas, winds and rain near Newfoundland on Monday, is forecast to develop tropical winds and storm forces and affect the British Isles from Wednesday night into Thursday. By Alex Sosnowski, Senior Meteorologist, AccuWeather Published on August 17, 2024 at 10:52 AM PDT | Updated on August 19, 2024 at 2:47 PM PDT Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to hit Bermuda as a hurricane and pass near Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic towards the UK. AccuWeather meteorologists predict Ernesto will approach southeast Newfoundland as a hurricane or strong tropical storm late Monday before strengthening to tropical winds…
Alimat Aliyeva Wastewater has become a new political issue in Europe as climate change increases the likelihood of flash floods and overloaded sewer systems, Azernews reported. This does not only apply to the pollution of the Seine or the Thames: many European cities, such as Ghent in Belgium, have centuries-old infrastructure where huge amounts of domestic and industrial waste go uncleaned, and as noted in the UK, where sewage spills have sparked strong public outcry. Additionally, climate change will bring more rainfall that will in turn cause flash floods and sewage overflows, the agency noted. The European Union has set…
Make your NFL Football Office Pool picks with CBS Sports and compete for guaranteed cash prizes during the 2024 season
There are no double-digit favorites on the NFL schedule for Week 1, and only one team is favored by a touchdown or more in the Week 1 NFL odds. This adds complexity for fans competing in NFL office pools with friends and colleagues. And with seven games with spreads of three points or less, choosing an NFL office pool can be a tedious task. Office pools are one of the most exciting ways to follow the action for every game during the 2024 NFL season, but Week 1 can be one of the most difficult weeks to predict. Kansas City…
By Tim HefferPARIS (Reuters) – European scientists were set to attempt a first in orbital gymnastics late on Monday, using the gravity of the moon and Earth in succession to guide the JUICE spacecraft towards Jupiter in a first-of-its-kind double slingshot maneuver.Exactly one year after launch, the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) will return to Earth on August 19-20, using the braking effect of gravity to steer a shortcut to Venus and then on to Jupiter.The JUICE spacecraft will use a novel dual-motion maneuver to first use the Moon's gravity to propel itself towards Earth on a…
Related: Inspired by light, color and culture: a tribute to the works of the masters Lavonne Leon '93 This spring, Steve McCurry, one of the world's best-known photographers, visited Punahou as part of the school's Creative Grates program, supported by the Class of 1950 Distinguished Speakers Fund. He spent nearly a week on campus, engaging with faculty, students and the community through classroom visits, meetings and a gallery exhibit in Bishop Learning Commons. “Steve is more than a photographer,” says Alex Selarke, an Academy Art faculty member who has taught photography at Punahou for nearly 30 years. “He's a very…
On Sunday night, Donald Trump shared a series of images on Truth Social that appeared to show Taylor Swift fans wearing T-shirts that read “Swifty for Trump.” Among the images was a mock “Uncle Sam” poster with Swift's face on it, along with the words, “Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump.” Trump wrote, “I agree!” While two of the images Trump shared feature real women who support Trump, most of the women depicted are non-existent; at least 15 are artificially generated portraits.The image Trump shared was originally posted to X by a number of pro-Trump accounts with large…
Ron DeSantis-backed law banning Chinese from owning land in Florida galvanizes Asian Americans
Wen Lighty, a leader in the Chinese American community in Jacksonville, Florida, has been a Republican for more than 10 years. As a small business owner, she said the party's ethos of fiscal conservatism and small government resonated with her.But last May, after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning Chinese people from buying property in Florida, Lighty switched parties and began campaigning for local and national Democratic candidates. Ahead of Florida's Aug. 20 primary election, outrage over Senate Bill 264 has spurred a voter mobilization effort in the state's Chinese American community, driving conservatives away from the Republican Party…