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Army Engineers honored at annual conference
DVIDS - Georgia
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December 4, 2024
Top Army engineers were recognized at the 38th Annual Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) Conference recently in Baltimore. The Army’s involvement in BEYA includes STEM outreach and engagement to recruit students interested in pursuing careers in...
US Navy faces urgent shipbuilding challenges amid global competition
Straight Arrow News
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[Ryan Robertson] HELLO AND WELCOME TO WEAPONS AND WARFARE. FOR STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS, I’M YOUR HOST, RYAN ROBERTSON. JUST AHEAD ON THIS WEEK’S EPISODE. BERETTA IS AIMING EQUIP THE BRITISH ARMY WITH THEIR NEXT CLOSE COMBAT RIFLE BY COMBINING ADVANCED...
Map: Tracking Tropical Storm Flossie
The New York Times
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June 30, 2025
Flossie was a tropical storm in the North Pacific Ocean Monday morning Mexico Central Time, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. The tropical storm had sustained wind speeds of 60 miles per hour. All times on the map are...
WLRN News wins two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
WLRN - Florida
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WLRN News has been honored with two wins in the prestigious 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, for exclusive reports on the environment and on labor unions. WLRN competes in Region 13, which comprises Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and the U.S....
How AI regulation in California, Colorado and beyond could threaten US tech dominance
NBC Connecticut
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November 21, 2024
California's recently vetoed state bill on safe and secure artificial intelligence systems could put the state's status as a technology hub at risk. In 2024, AI bills have been introduced in 45 states plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S....
The most-read pieces on Mining Technology in 2024
Mining Technology
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December 17, 2024
Industry * Academia & Education Aerospace, Defense & Security Agriculture Asset Management Automotive Banking & Payments Chemicals Construction Consumer Foodservice Government, trade bodies and NGOs Health & Fitness Hospitals & Healthcare HR,...
Southwest Research Institute seeks contractors worldwide to support Oil Sampling Program
EurekAlert!
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SAN ANTONIO —December 11, 2024 — Southwest Research Institute seeks support from residents or visitors of countries worldwide to assist with an international oil sampling program. Selected participants will be paid to purchase prequalified oil...
13-year-old Develops Water Filtration System Using Animal Bone Waste to Facilitate Access to Clean Water Globally; Wins $25,000 Top Award at Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge
LabBulletin
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Tina won the ASCEND Award for her research that proved the ability of animal bones to filter water, in addition to demonstrating leadership, collaboration and critical thinking skills throughout the competition. After learning that one in three...
Map: Tracking the Remnants of Barry
The New York Times
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June 29, 2025
A remnants of formed over Mexico Monday afternoon Eastern time threatening to become the next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters are tracking the system with the name “Barry.”...
‘An imperfect science': How do superintendents decide to call a snow day?
NBC 10 Boston - Massachusetts
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December 4, 2024
With the first storm of the season comes the question – will we have a snow day? Public works departments are in constant contact with superintendents about road conditions when trying to decide whether to cancel or delay, according to Mary...
Missouri State Bears square off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders
Record Eagle - Michigan
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Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-1) vs. Missouri State Bears (4-2) Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas Tech and Missouri State square off in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. The Bears are 4-2 in non-conference...
Apply Now for an 2025 AARP Connecticut Grant
Tribuna Connecticut
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AARP Connecticut has funded 45 projects since the inception of the Livable Communities Grant Program in 2018. AARP Connecticut invites community organizations and municipalities across the state to apply for our 2025 Livable Communities Grant...
Caribbean Matters: Hurricane season is here, but federal aid isn’t
Daily Kos
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June 28, 2025
Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. We’ve covered the devastation of...
Scientist makes groundbreaking discovery while investigating 'super grid' that could revolutionize power access: 'Considering all possible cases'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 31, 2024
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have proposed creating a "super grid" so that Caribbean islands aren't left in the dark during hurricanes. As SciTechDaily detailed, while countries in the Caribbean, Puerto...
Scientists warn of troubling trend in typhoons and other tropical storms: 'Will make adaptation more difficult'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 9, 2024
The precipitation variability was most prominent over Europe, Australia, and eastern North America. by Timothy McGillAugust 9, 2024 Typhoon Gaemi's winds reached 141 mph just before hitting Taiwan in late July, making it the strongest to hit the...
Application period opens for USVI undergraduate cardiovascular research fellowship
Virgin Islands Free Press
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November 12, 2024
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine, in partnership with the Virgin Islands Department of Health, is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the second cohort of the Cardiovascular Research...
Elder Abuse Workshop Points Out Warning Signs of A Pervasive Problem in the V.I.
St. Thomas Source
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June 7, 2025
Workshop facilitator Keisha Richards leads St. John participants through the warning signs of elder abuse. (Photo by K. Wallace, Love City Strong) In recognition of Elder Abuse Month in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the St. John community group Love...
Application period opens for second cohort of the USVI undergraduate cardiovascular research fellowship
Pasquines
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November 22, 2024
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, in partnership with the United States Virgin Islands Department of Health, is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the second cohort of the Cardiovascular Research...
Caribbean District Deputy District Engineer named Gen. John W. Morris Civilian of the Year
DVIDS - Georgia
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November 15, 2024
WASHINGTON D. C. , DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES 11.14.2024 WASHINGTON – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) employee Jacqueline Keiser, Deputy District Engineer for Programs, Projects, and Planning Management, Caribbean District, South...
Michigan vs. Virginia Tech Preview: Heating up
Maize n Brew - Michigan
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November 25, 2024
Dusty May has held serve through five games as the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, winning the four contests at home and narrowly dropping the not-so-neutral site game against Wake Forest that the Wolverines let slip away. Just as the team...