Siemens is changing the world with digitalization
In October 2021, a driverless train made its debut in Hamburg, Germany. Unlike automated monorails at airports, or the few driverless subway lines that exist around the world—which run only on their own tracks—the automated train in Hamburg shares its tracks with human-operated trains. It maneuvers through main rail traffic all on its own, matching […]
USC Settles Doctor Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Brought by 80 LGBTQ+ Men
Eighty former male students who are mostly gay or bisexual say they were sexually abused during examinations by a former USC physician. Los Angeles, California – The University of Southern California (USC) agreed on Thursday to settle 80 former students’ claims of sexual misconduct and harassment by Dr. Dennis Kelly, a former doctor of men’s […]
Big Nine Softball Dominates Rankings Again
The Minnesota Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association is out with their official rankings for the 2022 season. No surprise the Big Nine Conference continues to get a lot of attention in Class 3A where the league has dominated since the expansion of classes. There are no less than 5 teams from the conference in the […]
Your Keys to Success at the Pump
As gas prices catapulted to an all-time high, drivers have been thinking anew about ways to conserve fuel. Over the past month prices have come down steadily, but experts anticipate that between rising oil prices and seasonal demand, the decline won’t last long. What are some things you can do to improve fuel efficiency? Don’t […]
ABM Supports New Environmental Protection Agency IAQ
NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In March, the Biden Administration launched its Clean Air in Buildings Challenge—an integral piece of the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan released by the Administration earlier in March, to encourage building owners, schools, colleges and universities, building operators, and organizations to implement practices and strategies that improve indoor […]
Federal judge asks Maryland court to weigh in on COVID interruption case
(Credot: Chansom Pantip/Shutterstock) A federal judge has asked the Maryland Court of Appeals to weigh in on whether the COVID-19 virus causes “physical loss or damage” to a property that triggers coverage. A majority of courts nationwide have sided with insurers in the recent string of pandemic-driven business interruption cases. Claiming the physical presence of COVID-19 in […]
Schools’ role in the spread of SARS-CoV-2
The Omicron wave of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)––the causative pathogen for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the current pandemic––led to rampant transmissions in schools. Therefore, the school-based viral transmission must be curtailed to reduce viral evolution and maintain children’s in-person education. The spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections in schools affects not only […]
Senator Carper Hosts EPA Administrator Regan in Delaware – Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today hosted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan in Delaware to highlight the benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in the First State. “It’s a delight to host Administrator Regan in Delaware!” said Senator Carper. […]
Coronavirus Particles Likely Travel Farther Than Thought – Infectious Up to 200 Feet
The mucus that covers respiratory droplets allows viral particles to remain infectious farther than previously thought, according to a modeling study published in February. Credit: Composite image by Timothy Holland | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory A study raises questions about how far droplets, like those that carry the virus that causes SARS-CoV-2 have a fatty […]
The Better Call Saul Episode That Includes The Hardest Moment Of Vince Gilligan’s Career
In a 2020 round-table interview with TV Guide, “Better Call Saul” cast and crew members dished on just how difficult it was to shoot the Seaton 5 episode “Bagman.” A significant amount of the episode takes place far out in the desert, and the show filmed it exactly that way in real life, leading Vince […]