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New Machine Learning-Enabled Classification of Emerging Astroviruses
In 2023, there were 322 unidentified astroviruses with distinct genomes. This year, that number has risen to 479. The main idea behind the classification method is to leverage machine learning to classify species by learning from their 'genomic signatures'
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Read more at Phys.org
The Number of Law Enforcement Officers Shot
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department described the incident as an 'active situation" and said a SWAT team was on scene. The number of people shot and the nature of their injuries was not immediately known.
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Read more at WABC-TV
VA Expands CHAMPVA Coverage
VA will soon expand coverage for medical services, including mental health care, for family members and primary family caregivers participating in the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). Starting at the end of May, these beneficiaries will have new coverage for audio-only telehealth, extended mental healthcare and contraceptive services. This includes care provided through CHAMPVA to eligible family members, caregivers of Veterans, said VA Under Secretary for Health Shereef Elnahal.
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Read more at VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst Celebrates Earth Month With Series of “Green” Events
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst hosted a series of “Green” events in April to highlight the hospital’s commitment to energy conservation and environmental stewardship. These included community outreach activities, a virtual and in-person conference called “Decarb the OR” on greening operating rooms and reducing medical waste. The hospital is now using open-top container bins in order to make recycling more accessible.
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Read more at NYC Health + Hospitals
The Stone Soup Company in Ybor City is Closing
The Stone Soup Company in Ybor City announced on Monday that it is closing its doors “effective immediately” The brick-lined location is not connected with the similarly named St. Petersburg stone Soup Cafe. It served up sandwiches, salads and a variety of soups since it opened in 2009. In the past few months, a spate of bars have closed.
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Read more at Tampa Bay Times
The Evolving Retail Experience
Nicole Poole, HFA’s vice president and hospitality and entertainment lead, will be attending Bisnow’s Chicago Retail, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism event on May 29. Poole: For some of our clients in this sector, it's about creating unique, immersive experiences that customers can’t get anywhere else. For a hotel or restaurant, hospitality groups should think about how they’re bringing forth amenities and experiences that people will enjoy during their stay.
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Read more at Bisnow
Small Business Week in Arkansas
Small Business Week kicks off today, running until May 4th. The Market at Pettaway is just one of many local markets focused on growing the local economy and connecting with the community. They shared even more about how much shopping local can mean for those around you.
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Read more at KATV
Miami Insurer Signs 78,000-Sq-Feet Lease in Waterford Business District
Insurer Assurant signed a 78,000-square-foot lease within Miami’s Waterford Business District. The insurance company will occupy three suites, meant for 1,500 employees, inside the 10-story building at 701 Waterford Way. It marks the second-largest office lease so far this year in Miami. Since last year, the company has been trying to offload the property.
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Read more at Commercial Observer
The World's First Rigid Endoscope for NIR-HSI
Near-infrared hyperspectral imaging (HSI) has attracted significant attention in the food and industrial fields as a non-destructive technique for analyzing the composition of objects. A notable aspect of NIR-HSI is over-thousand-nanometer (OTN) spectroscopy, which can be used for the identification of organic substances, their concentration estimation, and 2D map creation. Further, it is necessary to construct cameras, optical systems, and illumination systems for portable NRI-
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Read more at News-Medical.Net
Licking Memorial Health Systems Expands
Intel is reshaping hospitals and causing many to expand. The population in Licking County is projected to grow by about 30%. It’s located inside the school, making it Lick Memorial’s first clinic that operates inside a school.
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Read more at Spectrum News 1