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“As the financial services industry continues to digitize and shopper expectations continue to evolve, there is a huge opportunity to drive innovation in this space,” Adams says. “I look forward to joining this great team and helping Adyen realize its long-term growth ambitions and drive customer-driven innovation at scale.”Adams' appointment has been approved by the Dutch central bank (De Nederlandsche Bank) and is pending approval at an upcoming extraordinary general meeting of shareholders.2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsPayments is a key focus area for the sixth annual RTIH Innovation Awards, for which entries are currently open.The awards, sponsored by CADS, 3D Cloud,…

Now that we've looked at two women's singles underdogs who could prove worthy on Monday, August 26, it's time to take a look at some slightly underrated favorites in our U.S. Open preview.My predictions for Monday’s US Open are to bet on Sun vs Bronzetti and Bogdan vs Russ.Match times are subject to change. Find tips for watching US Open matches here.US Open Predictions and US Open PredictionsLulu Saint vs Lucia Bronzetti Predictions and Odds4:30pm ETFor Bronzetti, it's really hard to imagine a path to victory without relying on the New Zealander's tiresome recovery.Sun is a more natural hard-court player…

Ismail was rescued at sea by MSF in 2015. He now works with MSF to help other refugees and migrants. Here is his story. When Ismail, a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) team member, was forced to leave his native Eritrea, he faced a perilous journey across multiple countries and the Mediterranean Sea to reach safety. In the months that followed, he faced detention, disease, violence, kidnapping and saw many people die. Now he works for MSF, fluent in eight languages, helping recently arrived migrants, asylum seekers and refugees like him access the medical care they desperately need. Ismail, a community…

Marriott International has announced its 600th hotel opening in Asia Pacific Excluding China (APEC) with the opening of the Adelaide Marriott Hotel. Paying tribute to the company's flagship brand, the opening marks Marriott International's first hotel in South Australia and underlines the company's focus on expanding its presence in emerging tourism destinations. Facing the 150-year-old landmark Adelaide General Post Office (GPO) building, the Adelaide Marriott Hotel is a 14-storey tower with 285 rooms, including 12 suites. The opening coincides with a trend of domestic and regional travellers seeking experiences in destinations closer to home. Marriott Hotels is Marriott International's flagship…

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic is pleased to welcome Mackenzie Holland, a certified physician assistant specializing in urology. “I chose to practice medicine at Essentia because I had the opportunity to work with a great team during my training,” Holland said. “The healthcare professionals here are intelligent, personable, and provide excellent care to patients.” Ms. Holland was educated at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. “I chose to specialize in urology for many reasons,” says Holland. “What initially attracted me to the specialty was the amazing team I…

Credit: Routledge Many of us feel that we or our children spend too much time staring at screens. From gaming to social media use or even “doom scrolling,” it can sometimes feel like we're immersed in technology for hours on end without even realizing it. But according to Catherine Knibbs, a psychotherapist who specializes in cyber trauma and online victimization, there are concrete steps we can all take to take back control from tech companies. In his new book, Managing Your Gaming and Social Media Habits: From Science to Solutions, which is part of the Ask the Psychology Expert series…

Simpson Manufacturing, an engineering firm and building materials manufacturer, has appointed Udit Mehta as its new chief technology officer (CTO). The company makes structural connectors, anchors and products for new construction and renovations. Simpson Manufacturing operates Simpson Strong-Time, the first recipient of the B2B Ecommerce Enterprise Manufacturer of the Year award from the B2B Ecommerce Association. Click here to watch the full webinar, co-hosted by Digital Commerce 360 ​​and the B2B Ecommerce Association. Simpson Manufacturing's New CTO As CTO, Mehta will be primarily responsible for overseeing Simpson Manufacturing's technology infrastructure and customer-facing digital offerings. He will report to President and…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making life-changing decisions that even its creators have trouble understanding. Black box AI is a system that makes outputs or decisions without clearly explaining how it reached those conclusions. The lack of transparency is alarming as these systems increasingly influence important aspects of our lives, from legal decisions to medical diagnoses. The rise of puzzling AI The black-box nature of modern AI stems from its complexity and data-driven learning. Unlike traditional software with clear rules, AI models create their own internal logic. This has led to breakthroughs in areas like image recognition and language processing, but…

Apple is set to release an all-new Siri with Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 this fall. The revamped digital assistant is expected to be smarter than ever with a host of new features. However, a new report claims that Apple is also working on another AI “personality” entirely separate from Siri, built for future Apple robotic devices. Next-gen Siri isn't next-gen enough for Apple's robotics Apple Intelligence arrives in iOS 18.1, giving you your first experience with the new and improved Siri. But Apple's digital assistant journey is just getting started: Many of Siri's most powerful new features aren't due…

The UCR Health Milk Depot, dedicated to collecting breast milk for local residents in need, held its grand opening at the UCR Health Inland Empire Women's Health Center in Riverside, Calif., on Aug. 20. Overseen by Dr. Brenda Ross, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at UCR Health, the depot partners with the UC Health Milk Bank at the University of California, San Diego, to help families and facilities in need of breast milk for tiny or sick newborns. “Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things a woman can do,” says Ross. “Many studies have shown that breastfeeding is beneficial for…