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Alaska teens are more likely to be depressed and suicidal than they were a decade ago, and some mental health issues have increased, especially among girls, according to results from the state's most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The survey, conducted among about 1,200 high school students across the state in 2023, revealed a number of negative trends. Nineteen percent of respondents said they had attempted suicide at least once in the past year, compared with 8.7 percent in the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Twenty-three percent said they had thought about suicide, compared with 14.5 percent in 2011. And…

Bang Si Hyuk is one of the most famous names in music in the 21st century. He is known for discovering, nurturing and developing the biggest group in K-Pop history, BTS. One of the greatest record producers of all time, Bang Si Hyuk not only revolutionized the music industry through his company HYBE (formerly Big Hit Music), but his work has also made him K-Pop's first billionaire by net worth. Today, thanks to Bang's long-term creative vision, K-Pop has become a cultural giant that has spread from its birthplace to every corner of the globe. His ability to spot talent…

Southeast Asia's premium video-on-demand (VOD) market grew revenue by 11% in the first half of the year after slowing, while paid SVOD subscribers grew by 1 million to 49 million, according to a new report. The quarterly report, published by digital measurement platform AMPD and its parent company Media Partners Asia, covers Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. APMD predicts that viewing minutes will exceed 230 billion minutes in the first half of 2024, up 4% year-on-year, driven by growth in the Philippines and Indonesia in particular. Premium video revenue, which includes subscription fees and advertising sales, increased 11%…

The New England Patriots will host the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium on Thursday in Week 2 of the preseason. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 PM ET (NFL Network). Below, we break down the Eagles vs. Patriots odds from FanDuel Sportsbook and give our expert NFL picks and predictions. The Patriots, who selected quarterback Drake Maye third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, defeated the Carolina Panthers 17-3 in their preseason opener on August 8. QB Bailey Zappe, who played in 10 games last season, completed 12 of 20 passes for a team-high 108 yards. New England allowed just 124…

GE Healthcare's July partnership with Amazon Web Services to develop artificial intelligence tools for analyzing health data signals a growing push to use AI to make sense of healthcare's vast and underused data. In clinical settings, AI is making inroads through advanced note-taking systems: These tools use natural language processing and speech recognition to transcribe and analyze patient-clinician interactions. “Automating clinical workflow activities such as clinical documentation, coding, prior authorizations and medication reconciliation allows providers to spend more time focusing on patients rather than splitting their attention between patients and administrative tasks,” Brad Boyd, national healthcare industry co-leader at BDO…

The new partnership aims to reduce workloads by 25% by providing business and digital transformation services. TOKYO, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today announced that it has signed a collaboration agreement with Outsourcing Technology Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshiaki Kasai; hereinafter referred to as OSTech) to achieve business efficiency through process automation and low-code development on the Appian platform.Appian Partners with Japanese Outsourcing Technology to Improve Operational Efficiency Through Process AutomationThe new partnership aims to eliminate data silos and achieve end-to-end visibility, integration and automation of business processes across systems. Following a successful…

Lake Mary All-Stars win first game of Little League World Series Last updated: August 14, 2024 at 9:01 PM EST The Lake Mary All-Stars advance to the next stage in the Little League World Series. Representing the southeastern United States, Lake Mary came from behind to beat Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 2-1, in their tournament opener on Wednesday, scoring two consecutive runs in the top of the fifth inning. Lake Mary pitcher JJ Feliciano finished with 11 strikeouts to help secure the win. Related article: Lake Mary All-Stars play in Little League World Series opener Lake Mary advances in the…

View of the buildings at 8250-8260 Camino Santa Fe. Photo credit: screenshot, Google Street View A commercial building on Camino Santa Fe in Miramar has sold for $17.15 million, according to the real estate firm. CBRE Investment Properties' Matt Pocho, Anthony DeLorenzo, Matt Harris and Casey Stark represented Hill Properties and the seller, Westport Capital Partners, in the transaction. CSF LLC purchased the multi-tenant property for $282 per square foot. “San Diego's most aggressive buyer demographic continues to be high-net-worth capital from outside the city,” said Mr. Pocho, the CBRE executive vice president. “This buyer was looking for a property…

Global Markets: US Treasuries were unsure what to make of yesterday's near consensus Consumer Price Index. The 2-year yield rose slightly (+2.6bp) and the 10-year yield fell (-0.8bp) to 3.835%. EURUSD broke through 1.10 and held there, briefly rising to 1.1047. Other G10 currencies were mixed. AUD dropped from yesterday's high of 0.6643 and is currently at 0.6594. CBL also fell to 1.2824 after falling below July's inflation rate, but James Smith does not believe this will trigger a September rate cut by the Bank of England. JPY also weakened slightly, rising to 147.34. Asian currencies were bullish yesterday, but…

AVENTURA, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 14, 2024 / We are proud to announce the launch of OMNIWave™, a shockwave technology device that sets a new standard in non-invasive medical treatment. Utilizing cutting-edge electro-hydraulic shockwaves, OMNIWave™ is designed to precisely treat a wide variety of conditions.OMNIWave™ uses cutting edge electro-hydraulic shock waves generated by sealed spark gap technology to deliver powerful, focused energy to targeted areas. This advanced technology stimulates the body's natural healing process, promoting tissue repair, increasing blood circulation and reducing inflammation. The result is highly effective treatment for a variety of conditions including chronic pain, orthopedic rehabilitation…