Up to 5% of people who have surgery can develop an infection — which can prolong healing and lead to dangerous complications, studies have shown. Additionally, chronic wounds affect around 6.5 million patients in the U.S. Some bacteria can’t be seen with the human eye, which means they may be missed by physicians when cleaning...
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Back-to-school sale: Save hundreds on Dell laptops
The kids are heading back to school, which means new clothes, new school supplies and new tech. Luckily, many companies run huge sales during the back-to-school season, helping you save some serious cash if you shop the right deals. Dell is currently running its back-to-school sale on all its laptops. Help your kids succeed with...
US tops AI ranking index with triple the investment, job postings as China and others: report
The U.S. topped another study that looked at the fastest-developing artificial intelligence (AI) industries in the world, according to a new report. “AI technology is advancing rapidly worldwide,” ZeroBounce founder and CEO Liviu Tanase said about the report. “This is driven by significant private investments and a growing number of AI start-ups.” “Over the past...
Watch out: Biggest data breaches of 2024, so far
From big banks to car dealerships, 2024 has been a banner year for data breaches. Yes, I mean that in the worst way possible. I’d be shocked if there’s any American left unexposed at this point. Here are some companies that may have exposed your data. New! For the first time ever, the award-winning Kim...
Virginia school district launches pilot no cellphone policy using magnetic pouch that blocks signal
The Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia (FCPS) is launching a pilot program for several middle schools to prohibit students’ cellphone access during the school day, starting in the 2024-25 school year. Seven schools will participate in the pilot program: Frost Middle School, Irving Middle School, Jackson Middle School, Poe Middle School, Robinson Middle School,...
Vital Western alliance countries' heavy dependence on China is a major problem: 'dangerously exposed'
A new report shows that countries within the Five Eyes intelligence partnership – the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand – heavily rely on China for rare earth elements (REEs), a set of metallic elements that play a crucial role in the mineral supply chain market. The Five Eyes alliance has...
Meet the American who invented the TV remote control: self-taught Chicago engineer Eugene Polley
Eugene Polley should be ther most popular man on the planet. He left a legacy of leisure that billions of people lean upon each and every day, often for hours on end. Polley, a self-taught mechanical engineer from Chicago, invented the television remote control in 1955. He envisioned a future in which we never had...
On this day in history, July 10, 1856, inventor Nikola Tesla is born: 'Keen interest in nature'
Inventor Nikola Tesla was born on this day in history, July 10, 1856, in what is now Croatia. Tesla’s father was a priest in the Serbian Orthodox Church, notes Encyclopedia Britannica. His mother, while uneducated, was “highly intelligent.” The younger Tesla took a keen interest in science at a young age. Around the age of...
'Pulpit AI' aims to help pastors use artificial intelligence to preach beyond Sunday services
A new artificial intelligence platform aimed at helping pastors preach their sermons more effectively is set to launch later this month. Pulpit AI, created by Michael Whittle and Jake Sweetman, will be released officially on July 22 and will include both free and paid versions, according to both men. Whittle is based in Nashville, while...








