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The use of drones now allows engineers to inspect hard-to-access sites, identify safety hazards, and find structural problems. Drones can be fitted with cameras and other sensors to enable on-site inspections and provide aerial photos and videos of sites and structures. Drones can also be useful in conducting cultural inventories.Shane Steiner, PE, is vice president of aviation at KLJ Engineering and Planning Services in Bismarck, and he says drone technology has advanced dramatically over the past five years, making them a key tool for his company's engineers. Shane Steiner “We use drones for surveying and to monitor construction sites to…

For years, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon's planned retirement date has been “five years,” a formula that has remained constant throughout his nearly two decades running the $570 billion bank. So when he announced at an investor event earlier this year that he was “no longer in five years,” it sent shock waves through the business world. Dimon, who turned 68 in March, acknowledged in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday that he does, indeed, intend to retire one day. “Eventually, I have to leave, I know that,” he said. “We have great people.” Dimon also confirmed that Daniel Pinto…

Specialist managing general agent (MGA), Nexus Underwriting, has announced the appointment of Seline Low as its new deputy head of its Asia accident and health (A&H) reinsurance division. Based in Singapore, Lo will work alongside Justin Yeo, head of A&H Reinsurance, to grow Nexus' presence in the accident and health sector in Asia. He will be focused on expanding the broker network in the region and driving profitable growth. Stuart Rouse, Group CEO of Nexus Group, expressed his enthusiasm about Low's appointment, saying: “We are thrilled that Celine is joining our team. Her extensive expertise and industry insight will be…

Lukas Berenbroek Photo: Amy Obizinski While many Americans face challenges accessing health care, most have easy access to a pharmacy. That’s the central premise driving the research of Lucas Berenbrock (PHARM ’13G, MED ’17), an associate professor of pharmacy and therapeutics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, who is interested in how pharmacies can become entry points or delivery centers for certain aspects of health care. During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Berenbroek launched a project to map the locations of around 62,000 pharmacies across the country to understand how they were filling gaps in people's medical needs.…

Pakistan's death toll from six weeks of monsoon rains rises to 154ISLAMABAD (AP) — The death toll from monsoon rains that have been continuing for nearly six weeks across Pakistan has risen to 154, according to officials. The National Disaster Management Authority said flash floods and heavy rains have damaged more than 1,500 homes since the monsoon rains began on July 1. Orchards were also damaged in remote areas of the southwestern Balochistan province, the authority said in a report Thursday. Most of the 154 deaths occurred in the eastern Punjab province and the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Pakistan is…

The UK antitrust regulator has confirmed that it is conducting a formal antitrust investigation into Amazon's relationship with Anthropic, following the company's recent completion of a $4 billion investment in the AI ​​startup. The news comes a week after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) revealed it would open a call for comments on Google's relationship with Anthropic, following the internet company's initial investment of $300 million last year and then a further $2 billion since. Founded in 2021, San Francisco-based Anthropic has established itself as a public benefit corporation (PBC) to differentiate itself from competitors and is developing large-scale…

The US-based non-governmental organisation World Central Kitchen (WCK) said on Thursday that one of its Palestinian staff members had been killed in Gaza.WCK identified the man as Nadi Salut and said he was believed to have been killed while off duty on Wednesday near Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. WCK said details were still under investigation.Nadi Salute in undated image provided by World Central Kitchen. World Central Kitchen/via ReutersThe Israeli army said it was not aware of any such incident, adding that it was in contact with WCK.”So far, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) is not aware of any incidents…

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly known as PFAS) are man-made chemicals that are key ingredients in (for example) non-stick cookware and firefighting foams because they have water-, oil- and heat-resistant properties. Because PFAS are extremely chemically stable, these compounds are highly mobile, persistent, and bioaccumulative environmental contaminants. Exposure to these “forever chemicals,” as they are sometimes called, can lead to long-term health effects, including kidney and testicular cancer, high blood pressure, and even impaired development in infants. Analytical scientists are working hard to detect a variety of samples that may contain PFAS, including food, but frequently encounter challenges in detecting…

The world's first heavy-lift cargo drone operation has commenced at an offshore wind farm. Danish green power giant Ørsted has deployed a heavy-lift cargo drone (HLCD) for an operational campaign at the Borsele 1&2 offshore wind farms.Ørsted said HLCD will transport cargo from the vessel to all 94 wind turbines at the Borsele offshore wind farm.Using drones to deliver cargo to Borsele Units 1 and 2 will reduce costs and time, and improve the safety and efficiency of operations. The company is now using a 70kg drone to transport cargo of up to 100kg in a real operational campaign, after…

These simple lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk of cancer and prevent the disease. Eat right: Switch to a plant-based diet. “Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains, and limit red meat and salty foods, and cut down on processed meats,” say experts from the Cancer Prevention Foundation. “Avoid sugar-sweetened drinks. A (recent) study found that consuming three servings of vegetables (but not starchy ones like potatoes) and two servings of fruit (but not juice) a day reduced the risk of death from cancer by 10%.” Weight Watchers: “Maintaining a healthy weight may lower your risk of…