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RAPID CITY, South Dakota – The housing market has been unfavorable for homebuyers recently, but Habitat for Humanity in the Black Hills region is providing affordable housing for people who fall into certain income brackets.Habitat for Humanity brought out the golden shovels today to celebrate the groundbreaking of Bob and Linda Popkes' new home.Bob, who is paralyzed from the waist down and now retired, applied for the program to meet his transportation needs and reduce costs.”We found out about the program last summer,” Bob says, “and decided we wanted to work through Habitat for Humanity to buy a home here…

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports observed that maternal heart rate variability (mHRV) three months after birth was associated with infant neurophysiology and maternal mental health. Postnatal mental health problems are increasingly prevalent among new mothers. This is of particular concern because maternal mental health during the perinatal period may impact the caregiver-infant relationship and child development. However, research in this area relies on self-reported measures of psychological distress, which may be subject to bias and provide limited insight into mechanisms. More accurate objective measures are therefore needed. The maternal stress physiological system provides insight into how…

A woman's fertility declines significantly after the age of 35. Reducing or avoiding alcohol and tobacco use is an essential component of successful fertility treatment. In recent years, there has been a visible rise in infertility complications among people leading an unhealthy lifestyle. Unhealthy habits like unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, constant stress and smoking are the major causes of infertility. Dr Suchitra Reddy, Obstetrician-Gynaecologist and Fertility Consultant, Motherhood Fertility and IVF, Sarjapur, Bangalore, says this is a dangerous trend as it has serious implications for people and couples who want to start a family. Diet and fertilityDiet is an…

The AUKUS drone test, equipped with cutting-edge AI, highlights the alliance's push for technology-driven military superiority, but industrial constraints and China's market dominance could weaken its preparedness for future conflict. This month, the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) reported that the AUKUS nations of Australia, the UK and the US have successfully tested an AI-enabled unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that allows a human operator to detect and neutralise targets on the ground. The test is part of the AUKUS Resilient and Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Technology (RAAIT) series and marks the first real-time military application of an autonomous and…

Asia Cement (TWSE:1102) 2024 Q2 Financial ResultsKey Financial Results Revenue: NT$19.0 billion (down 10% from Q2 2023). Net profit: NT$4.24 billion (up 1.9% from Q2 2023). Margin: 22% (up from 20% in Q2 2023). EPS: NT$1.27 (up from NT$1.26 in Q2 2023). TWSE:1102 Revenue and Sales Growth August 14, 2024 All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing twelve month (TTM) period. Asia Cement EPS beats expectations Revenues were in line with analyst expectations. Earnings per share (EPS) beat analysts' expectations by 58%. Looking ahead, revenues are forecast to grow at an average annual rate of 4.7%…

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) reacts during the second half of a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena on July 13, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The WNBA returns from the Olympic hiatus on Thursday, August 15. The league-leading New York Liberty have a huge road advantage against the struggling Los Angeles Sparks. See odds, predictions and picks for New York Liberty vs. Los Angeles Sparks on August 15. The WNBA's nearly month-long Olympic hiatus will conclude with three games on Thursday. In the nightcap, the league-leading New York Liberty…

This article is part of the Tennis Picks series. At the Cincinnati Open, Thursday will be devoted to second-round matches after several first-round matches were played following Wednesday's first-round matchup. One of the top seeds on the women's side could face a stiff challenge from a player with some recent experience of pulling off a major upset, while several players who have recently risen in the rankings will be looking to build on their recent success.All tennis odds and lines come from DraftKings Sportsbook, but you may find better odds on some of these matches by checking mobile sportsbooks like…

RAPID CITY, S.D. – During a public meeting held at City Hall, the Rapid City Law and Finance Committee discussed possible amendments to City Ordinance 5.12.060, which dictates the hours businesses can sell alcohol.Under the current ordinance, bars and restaurants with liquor licenses are prohibited from selling alcohol between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. Liquor stores are also prohibited from selling alcohol until 10 a.m.The proposed changes would expand current time limits for alcohol sales by three hours: bars, restaurants and liquor stores would be prohibited from selling alcohol between 2am and 10am.The decision comes after an increase in emergency…

Everfox (formerly Forcepoint Federal), a global high assurance cybersecurity leader, announced it has completed its acquisition of Garrison Technology Ltd. The acquisition will integrate Garrison's hardware-enforced security (hard security) and software capabilities into Everfox's software portfolio of cross-domain, threat protection and insider risk solutions, enabling the company to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity to government and enterprise customers in regulated industries.”Garrison's solutions are highly complementary to our existing portfolio and will be of immense value to our customers. These synergies and our track record of working together pave the way for a more enduring partnership,” said Sean Berg, CEO of Everfox. “This…

in shortA jersey worn by baseball legend Babe Ruth is going up for auction later this month and could fetch more than double the record price for any piece of sports memorabilia.Ruth, a New York Yankee player, hit two home runs in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, a “Called Shot” game.What's next?The auction for his game-worn jersey is scheduled to close between August 23rd and 25th.A New York Yankees uniform worn by baseball legend Babe Ruth will be auctioned in late August and could fetch more than $30 million, according to Chris Ivey, director of sports auctions at…