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GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – Collecting and analyzing data from the Gulf of Mexico dead zone is no easy task.That's why the University of Southern Mississippi and technology company SeaTrac are working to make that process more efficient, cost-effective and safer.On the surface, the Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) appears to be abandoned. In reality, however, the vessel is used by many researchers to explore the bay.SP-48 is a remotely operated USV that collects real-time data 24/7 in hypoxic zones, which are underwater oxygen-depleted dead zones. “Working with our partners at NOAA and Sea Trac, we've demonstrated that we can do this…

I moved to Thailand to teach English the day after I turned 24. I quickly realised that my native London wasn't for me and wanted to build a life outside the UK.My next place of residence was Seoul for two years, then Hong Kong for ten years, which was the only place I ever truly felt like home, so I got my career back on track and left teaching, as it was never part of my career plans, just a means to an end to live abroad.I landed my dream job as Food & Drink Editor at Time Out Hong…

FLYR, an artificial intelligence-powered travel technology company, announced Thursday that it has raised $295 million.The funding will be used to accelerate the delivery of FLYR's modern reservations system, enable AI-based decision automation and improve digital channels for airline and hotel brands. “Since our founding, we've been focused on reinventing the travel experience,” said Alex Manns, founder and CEO of FLYR. “As the world around us continues to advance, travel has become relegated to the past and reliant on an oligopoly of outdated technology vendors with misaligned incentives. FLYR makes the future possible today by empowering travel businesses to create the…

In today's digital world, we deal with a ton of information. We use AI to help us find what we need quickly. But what if the file is in PDF format? That's where UPDF, an AI PDF tool, comes in. It's becoming increasingly popular with over 2 million users. UPDF works on any device and makes working with PDFs a breeze. It's changing the way you manage and use PDF files. Its versatile features and cross-platform support make it a game changer for document management and accessibility tools.Which AI PDF tool should you use? When it comes to choosing the…

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – In Winnebago County, voters may see a familiar question on their November ballot about a half-cent sales tax for “mental health purposes.”The referendum was first put to the public in 2020, when more than 62% approved the mental health services funding initiative. A sunset clause means any extension would require referendum approval, but before the general election, the county commission must decide whether to allow the ballot question.For some local nonprofits, the question of whether to fund life-saving programs for those in need has turned the tide.”One in five people are touched by someone with mental…

Developing markets such as India and Vietnam may be catching the eye of wine businesses looking to expand into Asia, but it's China that holds the most promise. Rob Temple explains why China remains Asia's greatest treasure. India, Thailand and Vietnam are Asia's most prominent emerging markets, where consumption is undoubtedly rising thanks to fast-growing economies, making it more important than ever to be first in the market, or at least get in early. However, we are still a long way from realising the volume of sales that China currently offers wine brand owners. Despite mainland China's recent economic problems,…

In the midst of a disappointing season following last year's World Series victory, the Texas Rangers were able to celebrate their success one last time on their day off, visiting the White House and being congratulated by President Joe Biden. This was a welcome respite from the fact that the team currently sits at 54-61 and in third place in the American League West.At the very least, the Rangers can boast that they were serenaded with a rendition of Creed's “Higher,” a classic that the team used as inspiration during last season's World Series. Will the song ever be played…

Since 2014, the Alabama football program has consistently won at least 11 games every season and won the College Football Playoff National Championship trophy three times. Alabama was led by legendary head coach Nick Saban. The Crimson Tide was loaded with star players on both offense and defense. Though he has never won a Heisman Trophy, left-handed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is arguably the best Crimson Tide football player to don the crimson, gray and white uniform in the past decade. Tagovailoa was the program's multiple season stat holder and was an All-American selection, National Championship winner, SEC First Team honoree…

Sunrise around the Bund River area in Shanghai, China, on November 2, 2023.James D. Morgan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets closed higher on Friday, tracking Wall Street's gains, as new labor market data boosted investor confidence in the U.S. economy and eased recession fears after a sharp market sell-off earlier in the week.Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.25% to close at 7,777.7. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.56% to close at 35,025, while the broad stock index TOPIX rose 0.88% to close at 2,483.3. South Korea's KOSPI rose 1.24% to close at 2,588.43, while the small-cap KOSDAQ rose…

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — There will always be growing pains for Caleb Williams and the Bears offense. That's the life of a rookie quarterback in the NFL. The ball will fall to the ground. There will be turnovers, miscommunications and overthrows. Getting into a rut is common for a rookie point guard trying to find his footing in the NFL. Williams and the Bears offense are struggling right now. Williams and the Bears' offense struggled Wednesday. The rookie quarterback completed just two passes in practice and the first-team offensive line fumbled three consecutive attempts in a two-minute span. Despite a…