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Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a study published on Monday, scientists say rising temperatures caused by human carbon dioxide emissions contributed to the deaths of around 50,000 people in Europe last year. An estimated 47,690 people died from heatstroke in a year that was the hottest on earth and the second-hottest on record in Europe, according to a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health. More than 60,000 deaths from heatstroke have occurred in the past decade, with only 2022 seeing more deaths, according to the annual report. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, collected temperature and…

Cantwell, a U.S. senator from Washington state, is scheduled to speak at the dedication of a new Grid Storage Launchpad at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland on Tuesday. Cantwell's office said he has pumped in $75 million in federal funding for the facility, which is intended to accelerate research and development of battery technology. The Launchpad will test up to 12 technologies per year, ranging from tiny batteries that fit in a watch to batteries for electric cars. This is the first physical facility invested in battery technology by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Power. A release…

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called on Central Asia to position itself as a bridge between Asia and Europe and assert its role as a unique regional player in international relations, News.Az reported citing Euractiv. In a new opinion piece, “Central Asian Renaissance: Towards Sustainable Development and Prosperity,” the Kazakh president argues that the region “has served as a single geopolitical and spiritual arena, endowed with abundant natural resources, enormous human capabilities, and boundless cultural and historical heritage.”The Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – had been predicted to become “failed states” because of the many challenges…

NEW YORK, United States, Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global technology spending on core management in healthcare market is expected to reach USD 61.5 billion by 2033 from USD 34.8 billion in 2023, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.86% during the forecast period. To get a sample PDF brochure, please visit https://www.sphericalinsights.com/request-sample/5451. Technology spending on core management in healthcare market refers to the amount of money spent by healthcare organizations on information technology (IT) solutions specifically designed to improve and speed up the operational aspects of core management functions within the healthcare sector. Most of…

MemGPT, a toolkit for developing AI agents, has raised $10 million at a $70 million valuation, according to details seen by Business Insider.The round was led by Felicis Ventures, according to four sources familiar with the matter, and one of the sources said it was the company's first funding round.MemGPT helps users “build LLM agents with long-term memory and custom tooling,” according to its associated GitHub page. The MemGPT project has received over 11,000 stars on GitHub, indicating the project's popularity among developers.MemGPT and Felicis Ventures did not respond to requests for comment.According to one source, MemGPT is an agent…

Adele Turi talks about her new film, “Real,” which explores the impact of digital technology on our understanding of reality and how the man dressed as Yoda inspired the film. “Real” had its world premiere at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in the Cineasti del Presente section (a section that selects first and second features by new directors). The film questions what “real” really means in a world immersed in digital technology. Its debut comes at an interesting time, as AI generation has exploded into the discussion of digital technology, with considerable controversy, and an AI-generated film being screened at…

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Violent crime is down in major cities, according to crime statistics released Monday by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.The Omaha data shows a similar trend, except for homicides, which are up about 20% in Omaha.The data for all major cities released on Monday covers statistics from Jan. 1 to June 30, and compares the same period last year with the same period this year.”This data is another indicator of significant declines in violent crime in major cities across the nation. In nearly 70 major cities across the nation, violent crime continues to decline during the first…

“You can fly business class to Europe for under $1,000.” That's what content creator Jordan Egbert proclaimed in a recent Instagram Reel. Don't worry, he didn't stop there. Egbert explained the incredibly easy way to actually get your hands on these flights, adding, “Anyone can book this. You don't even need to have a credit card on file. I'll walk you through how to do it.” In the video, Egbert takes viewers on a flight to Europe with Air France, where he says that Air France's business class seats are “one of the best seats out there.” But it's not…

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – A hospital here in the East is being recognized nationally for its accessibility to care.Onslow Memorial Hospital received an “A” rating for excellence in health equity in the Lown Institute Hospital Social Responsibility Index for 2024-25. The hospital earned the ranking among more than 3,500 hospitals nationwide for its outstanding performance in community contributions, pay equity and comprehensiveness of services, according to the announcement.The hospital was ranked sixth out of 77 hospitals in North Carolina by Lowndes' equity criteria.”Our mission is to provide excellent patient care in a healing, family-centered environment, which means we must partner…

Monday's game between the San Diego Padres (66-53) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (56-61) at Petco Park is set to be a highly competitive matchup with the Padres projected to win by a 5-4 final score according to computer projections. The game is set to kick off at 9:40 PM ET on August 12th. The Padres will field Joe Musgrove (3-4) against the Pirates and Marco Gonzales (1-1). Watch MLB, other live sports, and more on Fubo. Sign up for a free trial using our link. Padres vs Pirates game information and odds Bet on any MLB game at BetMGM and…