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North Carolina officials say children's book caused car fireBURKE COUNTY, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in Burke County, North Carolina, say a children's book is the cause of a fire inside a car. George Hildebran Fire and Rescue said a button cell battery in the book caused the fire inside the car Sunday. No one was inside the car when the car seat caught fire. Authorities told local news outlets that they believe one of the books in the car had a lithium battery.Strong waves may have capsized a replica Viking ship off the coast of Norway, police say. COPENHAGEN, Denmark…
It's no secret that parenthood can be stressful, but some families may be surprised to learn that the U.S. Surgeon General, who is also a father of two, considers it a “major public health issue.” “In addition to the traditional challenges of parenting – protecting children from harm, worrying about money, and caring for teenagers seeking independence – there are new stressors that previous generations didn't have to consider,” U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., said in an advisory on parental mental health and well-being. He calls for society as a whole to acknowledge these stressors and changes and mitigate…
RANDOLPH, Vt. (WCAX) – Gifford Health Care will have a new president and CEO in October.Randolph Hospital has appointed Michael Costa to replace Dan Bennett following his retirement.Costa is currently CEO of Northern Counties Healthcare in St. Johnsbury, a role he has held since 2019. He previously served as deputy director of the Vermont Health Access Agency and deputy director for health reform for the state of Vermont.Costa said that once he arrives at Gifford, listening and learning will be a priority to develop common goals and a plan for long-term success.”Rural health care faces some significant challenges, including recruiting…
17 years ago, Hayden Paddon first arrived in Wales, wide-eyed and excited, unable to wait to start his journey towards international rallying. This week? The end of that road may be in sight. Don't be fooled. Anyone who knows the New Zealander knows he's never going to leave the sport. He's a rally driver through and through, but his time competing in Europe may be coming to an end. This week's Rallye Ceredigion is set to be the final European Rally Championship round for the defending European Rally Champion. “This could be my last,” Paddon told DirtFish. “If so, it's…
It's good to have a fantasy draft plan in place, as long as you're prepared to adjust as the draft progresses and jump on value as it presents itself. With that being said, here's my basic plan for the 12th pick specifically for 2-WR leagues.You start with a RB and WR, then with the next four picks (in any order), select a QB, a TE, and then a RB/WR combination with the other two picks, which will give you at worst a top-8 TE, and maybe a top-7 QB. As you can see in this draft, I didn't follow my…
The Baltimore Orioles (77-57) and Los Angeles Dodgers (79-54) will meet in the final game of the three-game series at Dodger Stadium on Thursday at 10:10 pm ET. Break down Orioles vs. Dodgers odds from BetMGM Sportsbook and get the best betting picks and predictions from our MLB experts. Season series: 1-1 draw On Wednesday night, the Orioles lost to the Dodgers, 6-4, and we won all three of our bets. The Orioles played sloppy defense, making three errors, and right-hander Corbin Burnes couldn't fend them off. He allowed six runs, only one of which was earned. The Orioles are…
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown has called for allied militaries to employ artificial intelligence (AI) to meet future security challenges.Brown made the remarks this week at the opening ceremony of the South American Defense Conference 2024 (Southdec) in Santiago, Chile, an event attended by representatives from North America, Europe and 10 South American countries, as well as partner programs in Central America and the Caribbean.”As we look back on the strong foundations we have built through cooperation and trust, it is clear that our ability to meet security challenges also depends on our ability…
It was meant to be a life on the ocean waves, a home above the deep, rolling waters. But after repeated delays, cruise ship passengers who signed up for a three-year round-the-world voyage have spent the past three months looking out at a rain-soaked Belfast dock.The Odyssey, operated by US cruise line Villa Vie Residences, was due to depart from Queen's Island in Belfast, where the Titanic was built more than 100 years ago, on May 30. But the ship remains anchored after suffering problems with its rudder and gearbox.The passengers, who paid $899,000 (£683,730) for their rooms, arrived in…
A California bill that would be the first to establish safeguards for the nation's largest artificial intelligence systems passed a key vote on Wednesday. Aimed at mitigating potential risks posed by AI, the proposal would require companies to test models and publicly disclose safety protocols to prevent models from being manipulated to take down the state's power grid or be used to create chemical weapons. Experts say the industry's rapid advances could make such scenarios possible in the future.The bill narrowly passed the state Assembly on Wednesday and now faces a final vote in the state Senate. It has already…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, today announced the appointment of former Oracle and Protel executive Linda Vallner as vice president, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Vallner's appointment signals the company's commitment to growing and strengthening its presence in the EMEA region. An expert in the property management systems (PMS) field, she has held senior roles at Protel Hotelsoftware and Oracle Hospitality, including as director of the OPERA product suite. Linda Varner, VP EMEA at Cloudbeds, said: “I'm joining Cloudbeds at an important time. I've spent my career marrying cutting-edge technology with hospitality, and…