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Timeline for Strait of Hormuz shipping recovery remains uncertain

To discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz and if it's really open to all ships, Amna Nawaz spoke with Ian Ralby. He is president of Auxilium Worldwide, a non-profit organization that focuses on ocean governance and maritime law and security.

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Washington, DC NBC4 DC Apr 17
Steps retraced: Historian to trek Tubman's journey from Maryland to Canada

In 1996, Anthony Cohen embarked on a 750-mile walk from Maryland to Canada. Thirty years later, the historian will once again make that journey through America, retracing Harriet Tubman’s well-traveled path through the Underground Railroad. “I wanted to honor Black history, which is American history, and I wanted to travel and meet with everyday Americans,” Cohen said. His return to the trail comes as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. This time, Cohen’s on a mission to educate those about Tubman. The Weekend Scene 9 hours ago W. Kamau Bell brings ‘Who's With Me?' comedy tour to the DMV

Environment CleanTechnica Apr 17
China Plans To Double Renewable Energy By 2035. That’s The Good News.

China continues to build massive renewable energy systems, but at the same time it is building lot of new coal fired facilities. The post China Plans To Double Renewable Energy By 2035. That’s The Good News. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Technology Fast Company Apr 17
AI needs a reality check

AI companies love to make bold claims about healthcare. Alphabet’s Isomorphic tells us that “frontier AI can unlock deeper scientific insights, faster breakthroughs, and life-changing medicines.” Lila confidently markets its AI as a tool for “faster discovery for every field where breakthrough science matters.” And they’re spending as though they believe the hype. Anthropic recently acquired stealth startup Coefficient Bio for $400 million. But there’s only one true test of any healthcare AI: Did it work in humans? Did it create a medicine that saved someone’s life? And bluntly, most companies have not achieved that. Let’s look at the number of treatments brought to market. Isomorphic? None. Lila? The same. Marketing claims in AI rarely survive contact with reality. That’s because making real progress in healthcare is hard. To test a new treatment, you need to take it through a Phase 3 clinical trial. That’s typically 10 years and $2 bill

Boston, MA WBUR Apr 17
WHOOP founder Will Ahmed on how a desire to avoid overtraining turned into a $10 billion company

As the team captain of the Harvard squash team, Will Ahmed found himself constantly overtraining. So, he decided to come up with a device that would solve that problem: WHOOP measures your body for physiological recovery and sleep to help avoid overtraining and injury.

Columbus, OH NBC4i Apr 17
Traveling truck to serve free butterbeer at Easton to celebrate Harry Potter anniversary

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A traveling butterbeer truck will make a stop at Easton Town Center this weekend in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film. The truck will serve free nonalcoholic butterbeer slushies – creamy, butterscotch-flavored beverages that exist in the Harry Potter book and movie universe – on Sunday [...]

Portland, OR KOIN 6 Apr 17
YMCA's Healthy Kids Day encourages families to stay active, connected

The YMCA nationwide initiative is hosting Healthy Kids Day events across the Portland metro area, featuring activities, games, nutrition and crafting stations, to promote the idea that children thrive when they have opportunities to play, try new things and feel like they belong.

Los Angeles, CA NBC LA Apr 17
Stolen school bus located in Lakewood 2 weeks after theft

Authorities recovered a school bus that was stolen two weeks ago, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Friday. The bus that belongs to a private school bus company was spotted by the sheriff’s department’s helicopter. After tracking it for a few minutes, deputies pulled it over and detained the driver in Whittier near the Washington exit on the 605 Freeway. NewsChopper4 was overhead when the female driver appeared to be questioned by deputies. There were no children inside the bus.

Global Good News Network Apr 17
Group Works Together to Save Humpback Whale After it Became Stranded on Australian Sandbar

Rescuers in Australia were able to save a humpback whale after becoming stranded on a sandbar during its migration. The 10-ton marine giant was freed and guided back into the ocean off Forster, New South Wales, after becoming trapped in shallow waters in a n urgent and complex rescue operation. Humpback whales typically migrate along […] The post Group Works Together to Save Humpback Whale After it Became Stranded on Australian Sandbar appeared first on Good News Network.

Technology Ars Technica Apr 17
Recent advances push Big Tech closer to the Q-Day danger zone

Here's which players are winning the race to transition to post-quantum crypto.

Health BBC Health Apr 17
Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first

People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.

Health BBC Health Apr 17
Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

Steph Richards' endometriosis charity work was criticised by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman.