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Singapore – Capt. Franka Jones, the Navy's top researcher and commander of Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), visited Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) Indo-Pacific from July 15-26, touring Southeast Asia with the command's leadership. Jones oversees eight commands that make up the Naval Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NMR&D) enterprise, which includes three overseas commands, including NAMRU INDO PACIFIC, whose headquarters in Singapore is the hub of sprawling regional operations. With contingent forces in Southeast Asia and research operations throughout Indo-Pacific Command's AOR, NAMRU INDO PACIFIC plays a critical role in global health security with its mission to monitor and characterize…

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — New numbers from the Arizona Division of Forestry and Fire Management (AZSF) show wildfire activity is on an increase this year compared to 2023.According to the ministry, the following happened:1,515 wildfires have burned 1,246,966 acres since JanuaryBy comparison, in 2023, 1,389 wildfires burned across Arizona, burning 134,263 acres.AZSF spokesperson Tiffany Davila said 67% of wildfires this year have been human-caused, and weather has also played a big role in this year's surge.Davila said spring rains and dry summer weather had helped boost vegetation, but monsoon activity also had a lot to do with it.”We've seen a lot…

Google today announced the launch of several new phones in the Pixel lineup, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, all with new Gemini-powered AI capabilities, as well as the new Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds. For the first time, Google is offering the Pro models in two sizes, with the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL coming in 6.3-inch and 6.8-inch sizes, respectively. The standard Pixel 9 sports a 6.3-inch display, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with a 6.3-inch cover display that unfolds…

Even two-time individual time trial world champion Chloe Dygert (Canyon SRAM) couldn't do enough to stop Demi Vollering (SD Works Pro Time) from winning the sprint 6.3km timed race in Rotterdam on Stage 3 of the Tour de France Femme.After a shaky season marred by crashes, injuries and illness, Dygert surprisingly donned the rainbow stripes for the first time this season in a seven and a half minute race. She set the fastest time on record at the intermediate time check just past the Erasmus Bridge and then beat Vollering by five seconds in the 2.4km to the finish to…

Art MarketMaxwell LovePortrait of Pascal de Sarthe and Vincent de Sarthe. Courtesy of DE SARTHE.Pascal de Sartes has always been a challenger of the status quo. A seasoned dealer with a passion for emerging art, he has worked on three continents in a career spanning five decades: Europe, North America and Asia. His journey in the art world began with a runaway boarding school as a teenager, and took him through the Paris art scene, San Francisco and Arizona, before finally setting up his flagship gallery in Hong Kong in 2010. DE SARTHE is a leading gallery in Hong Kong's…

Contest Details:Release date: AugustApplication Deadline: November 5, 2024Award ceremony for top three schools: DecemberPurpose: The West Virginia Healthy Habits Schools Competition pits schools against one another in showcasing their innovative approaches to promoting health and wellness. By highlighting these efforts, the initiative aims to inspire other schools and promote improved health outcomes across the state.prize:First place: $2,5002nd Place: $1,0003rd Place: $500How to apply:Participating schools are asked to submit a two-minute video showcasing a creative effort to improve wellness within their school or community through an electronic form link provided by the West Virginia Department of Education. The entry form link…

Africa’s economic growth forecast for the next two years is less than 4% per year.1 That’s not good news for a continent where a third of the population lives on less than US$2.15 a day and is growing at just over 2.5% per year.23 That means less revenue for governments and even less money in the pockets of ordinary citizens whose incomes have been eroded by inflation. Africa faces a range of challenges heading into 2024. Here are three lessons we can learn from East Asia to prepare for the headwinds ahead. First, reduce dependency on external sources and mobilize…

The FantasyLabs MLB Player Model contains numerous data points that can help you build your MLB DFS roster. You'll find the lowest, median and highest projections for each player, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. You'll also find trending tools, stacking tools and more. And don't forget that for large field tournaments you can easily create up to 300 lineups using the Lineup Optimizer, or if you want to manually build your team for cash games or small field tournaments you can use the Lineup Builder. Finally, be sure to check out PlateIQ, one of the most robust…

Washington — South Asia's youth boom is a ticking time bomb: a looming demographic dividend but millions of young people lack the job skills to capitalize on it, stifling the region's economic potential. Nearly half of South Asia's 1.9 billion people are under the age of 24, the highest number of any region in the world. With nearly 100,000 young people entering the labour market every day, the region boasts the world's largest youth workforce. Experts have been sounding the alarm for years: Many young people in South Asia lack the education and skills needed to enter the modern workforce,…

Last season, the Florida State football program was undefeated, won the conference title game and featured an elite defense led by pass rusher Jared Barth. However, despite a highly successful 2023 regular season, the College Football Playoff committee voted to remove the Florida State Seminoles from the four-team postseason field, making them the first Power Five team in the CFP era to go undefeated and win a conference championship game while missing out on a chance to compete for a national title. Florida State remains among the top teams in the ACC heading into next fall, but one SEC-centric commentator…