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Childhood immunisation rates are stuck on about 82 percent for years. It has resulted in a vaccination rate so low in children under 8. Even then, hundreds of children were hospitalised.
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1 year ago Read more at RNZ

Cady enrolled at the University of Waikato in 2022 to study freshwater ecosystems. She has set her sights on a master’s degree investigating climate impacts around lake systems. Her research will focus closely on lakes that have affected communities during previous flood events.
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1 year ago Read more at The Valley Profile

Sources indicated that no deal is imminent, but details about what a multi-billion-dollar settlement could look like are expected to be shared with campuses in the near future. The case is one of four active antitrust lawsuits, all of which serve as a threat for some part of the NCAA's remaining caps on how athletes are paid. In the House case, the plaintiffs are represented by veteran sports labor attorney Jeffrey Kessler.
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1 year ago Read more at ESPN Australia

In a new report, Andrew McAfee explores the implications of generative AI in economic growth. He says it can transform entire economies to its potential risks and pitfalls. The findings are based on a survey of 1,128 professionals in legal, tax and accounting, risk and fraud and government.
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1 year ago Read more at Fortune

Scott serves as the national emerging tech research director for Deloitte Consulting. He also leads efforts in exploration of quantum computing and related technologies, working to solve customer challenges with these advanced technologies.
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1 year ago Read more at Deloitte

Operating profit increased to KRW 6.61 trillion as the Memory Business returned to profit by addressing demand for high value-added products. For servers and storage, demand for generative AI showed solid trends, while demand for DDR5 and high-density SSDs remained strong. In the second quarter, overall demand for smartphones is expected to decline sequentially due to stagnant TV market demand and increased costs amid intensifying market competition. The MX Business will seek annual growth in smartphone sales and aims to maintain sales momentum
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1 year ago Read more at samsung.com

Dr. Matthew Jones, a clinical psychologist who started focusing on cofounder coaching in the past five years, said his clients are often drawn to therapy because of "the psychological complexity of going through a high-stress, high-pressure situation with someone close to you. Most of Jones' clients work in tech and often deal with fast-paced work environments and uncertainty. Being able to speak all three languages is an important soft skill — and a sign of emotional intelligence.
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1 year ago Read more at Business Insider

One Point Chevalier resident said there were huge delays getting around by car. Some sections are still cordoned off. Side streets like Kiwi Rd are bearing the brunt of the construction.
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1 year ago Read more at Newshub

Customer Contact Network New Zealand is a group of businesses in the call and contact centre industry. It is calling for an end to fulltime working from home models and a switch to hybrid models that allow for both working in the office and from home.
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1 year ago Read more at RNZ

OPINION New Zealand has a well-practised and celebrated “she’ll be right” attitude. This approach works in certain circumstances but ultimately leaves us exposed, especially online. Any business that holds customer data is a cyber-attack target regardless of whether the data is considered highly sensitive, such as health and financial data.
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1 year ago Read more at New Zealand Herald