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Clancy is a co-founder of Citizen Connect and a board member of the Bridge Alliance Education Fund, an initiative of the Bridge Alliance Education Fund, which also runs The Fulcrum.As a longtime independent who has voted Democrat and Republican, what I appreciated most about Taylor Swift’s endorsement of President was that she didn’t tell people what to think or who to vote for — she just outlined a thoughtful process and shared her own thoughts. What Swift didn’t say was how we can do the same. She’s certainly right that “now is a great time to research the issues at…
In a significant development in converging the worlds of blockchain, fitness and sports, Ave.ai announced a strategic partnership with Thravos.io. The collaboration aims to leverage cutting edge technologies such as Real World Assets (RWAs), Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) and blockchain innovation to create customized, engaging and interactive experiences for fitness enthusiasts, sports fans and athletes. This partnership marks a significant step in combining the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape with the ever-expanding fitness and sports industry, and both companies are poised to reshape the way consumers engage with sports brands and fitness platforms. Transforming Fan Engagement with Blockchain and AI…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved FluMist for self-administration.On Friday, the FDA announced it had approved the nasal spray flu vaccine for administration by individuals and caregivers.FluMist works by administering a live, weakened influenza virus through the nose. It is used to prevent influenza caused by subtypes A and B of the virus.The vaccine is approved for use in individuals between the ages of 2 and 49.This is the first vaccine that does not require administration by a healthcare professional, but it still must be prescribed, the FDA wrote.”Today’s approval of the first influenza vaccine that can…
Editor’s note: Shen Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to his show on the San Jose Hockey Now podcast, or follow him on Twitter. Shen Peng. The Sharks have announced their leadership group. Logan Couture will continue as captain, with Mario Ferraro serving as the alternate captain for each match. Rookies Tyler Toffoli and Barclay Goodrow will serve as alternate captains for home games, while incumbents Luke Kunin and Mikael Granlund will serve as alternate captains for away games. “We are extremely…
Editor’s Note: In addition to tracking technological developments, the author is also a music composer (Julliard graduate) and has kindly provided a musical piece for you to listen to while reading this column: “Lotta Ways to Travel.” https://berkshireedge-images.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Lotta-Ways-to-Travel-Column-34-Transportation-9.21.24.mp3 This is my third column on “Transportation Technology.” In the previous two, I talked about the impact of AI on autonomous transportation, both vehicular and human-powered. In this column, I look at the impact on larger transportation systems like planes, trains, and ships, and their integration with healthcare delivery. AI is already having a huge impact on these large systems, which are…
CNN — Democrats have staked the fate of the White House on the assumption that if voters remember the chaos and division of President Donald Trump’s presidency, he will experience an election-deciding downturn. The former president’s outlandish comments over the past few weeks have revived memories of his tumultuous four years in the White House and shattered perceptions of a more disciplined campaign than in 2020 or 2016. But the nature of the race – close contests in key battleground states – has not changed. Trump has spread unfounded rumors that immigrants in Ohio are eating pets. He has warned…
In under a decade, violence has become a shockingly regular feature of American political life. In 2017, a left-wing extremist shot and nearly killed Republican House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and four other people. In 2021, a mass of right-wing insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to stop the Democratic president-elect, Joe Biden, from taking office. And in this year’s presidential campaign, there have, as of this writing, been two thwarted assassination attempts against Republican nominee Donald Trump, along with a torrent of threats directed at political figures of all stripes. Indeed, the election in November could well be…
What we learned from 49ers’ loss to Rams squandering Jennings’ career game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBox ScoreENGLEWOOD — The 49ers started strong and had multiple chances to extend their lead.But the 49ers faltered badly, with special teams errors, dropped passes and defensive collapse.Just how good are the 49ers?It doesn’t seem good at all.At the very least, the 49ers have a lot of work to do going forward, especially after their woeful and embarrassing 24-27 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.The 49ers had plenty of chances to end this game early.But they showed…
Aging is a normal process, but the speed at which it occurs is largely determined by your lifestyle. Physical fitness, proper nutrition and many other factors play a crucial role in staying healthy, vibrant and independent as you age. Healthy aging is therefore not just about living longer, but about living a fulfilling life. Many of the physical and cognitive challenges associated with aging, such as loss of muscle mass, reduced bone density and declining cognitive function, can be addressed by focusing on fitness and diet. Here are some fitness and diet tips for healthy aging:Focus on strength trainingAs we…
Harvard University may have more freedom to decide how to handle research misconduct cases under new federal rules designed to make them easier to file and resolve.The changes, announced by the Office of Research Integrity on September 12, are intended to ease the burden on the office to handle cases and make it easier for whistleblowers to come forward. The changes come after the office received more than 200 comments last year about the proposed changes, which were criticized as being too strict.The new guidelines come after a series of allegations of research misconduct against several prominent researchers at Boston-area…