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In a world driven by screens, one North Texas nonprofit is making sure no one gets left behind.Computers for the Blind, based in Dallas, is opening doors for people across the country who are blind or visually impaired. The nonprofit refurbishes donated computers and equips them with powerful accessibility software, providing life-changing technology to thousands who would otherwise go without it.For Antoinette McDonald Ellis, receiving one of these computers was nothing short of transformational.”I can send that email myself. I can look things up myself. Whatever I need to do on that computer, I have the ability now to go in…
Getting tested for HIV isn’t just about knowing your status—it’s about taking control of your health, reducing fear, and protecting both yourself and others. Testing is quick, simple, and often inexpensive. It’s one of the most powerful tools in the fight against HIV. Why HIV Testing is So Important Early diagnosis means early treatment, which helps people with HIV live long, healthy lives. People who know their HIV status can take steps to prevent passing it to others. Many people with HIV don’t have symptoms for years, so the only way to know for sure is by getting tested. FACT:…
The field has narrowed for The Basketball Tournament’s $1 million prize after the final two quarterfinal games wrapped on Monday evening.First, Best Virginia (West Virginia alum) defeated Shell Shock (Maryland alum) to punch its ticket to the semifinals on July 31. Then, Eberlein Drive took down Sideline Cancer by double digits in the final game of the quarterfinal round.The winners will go up against We Are D3, which defeated Fail Harder on Sunday night, and Aftershocks, a team loaded with Wichita State alumni that came out with a statement win over Heartfire to advance.Here’s a recap of Monday night’s TBT…
BMW unveils iX3 EV hopeful in push to recover market share
[SINGAPORE] Restructuring activity is set to rebound after a three-year lull as falling interest rates draw investors back to the market, said well-known lawyer Ashok Kumar, who is already seeing increased inquiries. Ashok and his team are positioning themselves to capitalise on the expected uptick, having joined Bird & Bird ATMD, the Singapore-associated office of international firm Bird & Bird. The veteran lawyer is now a partner at the law firm. The move saw the lawyer leave and close BlackOak, a boutique firm he co-founded in 2016, which had established itself as a specialised restructuring and insolvency practice in Singapore’s…
[WASHINGTON] Tesla proposed a new compensation agreement for chief executive officer Elon Musk potentially worth around US$1 trillion, a massive package without precedent in corporate America.The long-awaited proposal, designed to incentivise Musk to lead Tesla for years to come, sets a series of ambitious benchmarks he must meet to earn the full payout, including expanding Tesla’s nascent robotaxi business and growing the company’s market value to at least US$8.5 trillion from around US$1 trillion today. The plan spans 10 years.The additional shares Musk could receive would push his stake in the electric-vehicle maker to at least 25 per cent, according…
This South Asian staple has a long history and can make any dish richer and more delicious.Bobbi Lin for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Maggie Ruggiero.Published Sept. 5, 2025Updated Sept. 5, 2025When I was growing up, the scent of butter simmering signaled that something special was happening. Making ghee was not simply a process: It was a ritual, a rhythm of daily life.It began with fresh, full-fat milk, usually from the family’s cow or buffalo — gently boiled, cooled and cultured with homemade yogurt. This would then be hand-churned, yielding white butter (makhan), which my grandmother would melt over…
Bob Pockrass FOX Motorsports Insider Some will look at the playoff opener at Darlington Raceway and have concerns about the Hendrick Motorsports contingent.When Chase Elliott finishes best among their four drivers — all playoff drivers — in 17th, that’s not something that sparks confidence.”We just struggled all night,” said regular-season champion William Byron after a 21st-place finish. “I thought the short run was a struggle. William Byron had a disappointing 21st-place finish at Darlington. “I was hoping we’d be able to pay on the back end and have some long-run pace, but we would just fall off a cliff. ……
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is delaying a requirement for automakers to begin hitting minimum sales levels for electric vehicles next year, an official familiar with the matter said Friday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly ahead of Carney’s announcement. Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set the target, requiring that in 2026 20% of passenger vehicles sold should be zero-emission vehicles. Removing the requirement comes as automakers deal with the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Carney is set to announce later Friday measures for workers and…
Days after the Trump administration issued a flurry of artificial intelligence executive orders and an AI Action Plan meant to accelerate uses of the technology, experts are questioning how the government will implement the new policies — especially those meant to ban “woke” AI — and warning about their potential implications for free speech.“There are many laudable and logical aspirations such as encouraging open-source models and building world-class scientific datasets,” one former senior AI official in a federal agency told Nextgov/FCW. But “the Action Plan is also dotted with inherent contradictions,” they said, noting that one recommendation “suggests proactive removal of…