Ninety-nine percent of infants in the United States are screened for hearing loss at birth. But when you look around the world, that number drops to just 40%. Failure to diagnose hearing problems early on can have major implications for these children. But a team of scientists from the University of Washington has created a …
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SAN FRANCISCO — A homeless woman who cares for her disabled brother during the day while working a job at night has found it nearly impossible to find housing, even with her brother eligible for housing assistance. For tens of thousands of people in the Bay Area waiting for housing assistance, the housing shortage has …
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The last thing people want to hear right now is: Your water bill is going up. But that is exactly what is happening to thousands of Pennsylvania American Water customers in our area. The company reached a settlement on Thursday and said it would invest more than $1 billion in water and …
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC -) — Several states are announcing new restrictions on popular app TikTok, and Virginia may soon take similar action. Republican governors in at least six states have issued executive orders banning the Chinese-owned social media platform from government-issued devices like cellphones and laptops. These states include Maryland, Texas, South Carolina, South Dakota, …
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WASHINGTON– The Biden administration accuses Russia of providing advanced military assistance to Iran, including air defense systems, helicopters and fighter jets, as part of deepening cooperation between the two nations as Tehran provides drones to support Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. On Friday, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby cited US intelligence assessments …
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AMES, Iowa — Motivating broilers to move using specially designed lasers can improve animal welfare and improve meat quality. Research from Iowa State University shows that periodically projecting randomly moving dot-sized laser lights onto the floor of broiler pens stimulates the birds’ predatory instincts and encourages them to be more active. This is particularly important …
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MITCHELL – A South Dakota organization is expanding its services in the Mitchell area to provide a lifeline to those in need. For approximately three decades, the Rural Office of Community Services, more commonly known as ROCS, has provided a myriad of services to the Mitchell area, including housing weatherization, home rehabilitation, emergency shelter, food …
[Image courtesy of Flywheel] Medical device companies have huge amounts of data, but imaging data is often not configured to support R&D efforts. Here’s how to change that. Jim Olson, Flying Data is the lifeblood of medical device companies’ R&D groups. However, unlocking the full potential of your organization’s data assets is not easy, especially …
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(Photo provided/City of Fort Wayne) Fort Wayne, Ind. (Press Release) – The administration of Mayor Tom Henry today announced that several local small businesses and nonprofits have been recommended for assistance through funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA ) that have been allocated to the city of Fort Wayne. The recommendations are the …
A federal lawsuit targeting Apple and its popular AirTags tracker says the tech device that was created to help people find their lost keys and wallets has “become the weapon of choice for stalkers and muggers.” The lawsuit accuses Apple of negligently marketing AirTags despite warnings from privacy experts and advocates for domestic violence victims …
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