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The Shark Tank-like event, held in Woodard Hall, features real business professionals as judges, real cash prizes for winners and scoops of real-world experience. The winners – seniors Jenna Diehl and Brian Gaydos, who put forth a partnership and co-packaging plan – walked away with prize money of $3,500. UMW business alums Linda Blakemore ’84 and Lou Marmo ’94 were among a panel of four judges at last week’s
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2 years ago Read more at University of Mary Washington

In recent years, one of the most alarming aspects of cyber warfare is the targeted hacking of healthcare platforms, electronic medical records, and genomic databases. This makes them prime targets for nation-state actors who aim to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, or steal trade secrets and new technologies. At the time, it was the largest known data breach in U.S. history. The following year, the FBI managed to recover Bitcoin ransom payments paid by Kansas and Colorado health care providers.
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“Oh! A good day for world peace! I’ve wanted one of those!” President Biden said excitedly. The hosts then played a news clip explaining that the aid package included $95 billion to help with those countries’ war efforts. “Oh, Oh. ‘World peace,’” Klepper said.
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2 years ago Read more at TheWrap

A new report says circumstantial evidence points to climate change as worsening the deadly deluge that just flooded Dubai and other parts of the Persian Gulf. Scientists didn't discover the definitive fingerprints of greenhouse gas-triggered warming they have seen in other extreme weather events. Between 10% and 40% more rain fell in just one day last week — killing at least two dozen people in the United Arab Emirates, Oman and parts of Saudi Arabia.
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2 years ago Read more at ABC News

In 2022, the U.S. trade-to-GDP ratio was 27%, according to the World Bank. Most world economic powers scored considerably higher, with Nigeria at 26%, India at 49%, and China at 38%. The ratio has ranged from 9% in 1960 to just under 11% in 1970 to 25% by 2000. This was also the period when cheaper goods from Japan and Taiwan began taking hold.
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2 years ago Read more at Phys.org

Megaworld Corp. aims to complete and open the Mactan World Museum by 2027. It will display a collection of historic artifacts curated by Dannie Alvarez, president of the Alliance of Greater Manila Museums, Inc. The museum will feature five main exhibit galleries on the second-floor.
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2 years ago Read more at BusinessWorld Online

Members of the K-pop supergroup ITZY are looking to show a new side of themselves as the band takes its Born to Be tour to fans around the world. The tour, which sees the girl band perform in 18 countries across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Europe, and North America this year, takes its name from the group’s third studio album, released in January.
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2 years ago Read more at Rappler

Artificial sweeteners are appealing to those who want a sweet taste without the calories or health concerns associated with sugar. A new study from Anglia Ruskin University sheds light on neotame, a relatively newer artificial sweetener, and its shocking effects on the gut. This can weaken the gut barrier and disrupt the gut microbiome. In a healthy state, many of these bacteria contribute to digestive processes and play a role in immune system support.
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2 years ago Read more at Earth.com

British Antarctic Survey found record-low sea ice levels in 2023 contributed to the second-worst year for emperor penguin chick mortality since observations began in 2018. It follows a "catastrophic breeding failure' in 2022, signalling long-term implications for the population, the study's author Peter Fretwell said.
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2 years ago Read more at NDTV

Ireland beat United Arab Emirates 105-9 at Twenty20 World Cup qualifier in Abu Dhabi. A 36-run partnership from Eimear Richardson and Orla Prendergast sealed Ireland's victory.
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2 years ago Read more at BBC.com