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LAYTON, Utah — The Davis Education Foundation will open a new Teen Living Center in Layton to help students experiencing homelessness. Jodi Lant, executive director of the foundation, said there are hundreds of students in the Davis school district who struggle with unstable living situations. “Young people tend to sleep on couches, they tend to sleep in sheds. They tend to sleep in their cars. These young people need a safe place to rest their head at night. They need a great place where they can start to learn life skills, get a stable job and have a place to…
Release date: August 28, 2024Photo by Clyde He via Unsplash Disney shuts down multiple streaming apps Movieguide® Contributor Disney has announced that it will shut down several of its associated streaming apps in order to drive more customers to Disney+ and Hulu. The five streaming apps are being discontinued, but much of their content will be available on other Disney-owned streaming sites: ABC, DisneyNOW, Freeform, FXNow and Nat Geo TV will no longer be available on smart TVs or mobile devices after September 23. However, content from those apps will still be available to watch on desktop, and much of…
Georgia's largest school district has become the latest to receive major recognition in a new way amid growing awareness of the importance of protecting student data privacy.The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), a professional association of K-12 educational technology leaders, created its first privacy framework for schools in 2016. Districts can document their work to follow the framework and their progress toward earning the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) seal, but fewer than 30 districts have received that certification.That's because the framework is rigorous and it can take up to two years to meet the standards across all five core…
OREGON CITY, Ore. — The Clackamas River provides drinking water to more than 360,000 people in Clackamas and Washington counties, and the treatment plants that treat the river's water make every drop count because the river has no capacity to store excess water.”Everything that comes from the river goes through,” said Christine Hollenbeck, president of the Clackamas Water Utilities Corporation.The group is part of a larger coalition called the Regional Water Providers Coalition, which consists of 25 water suppliers in Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah and Washington counties.Hollenbeck's job is to educate the public about water conservation.”Most people are completely unaware of…
Photo courtesy of ArtHouse Studio With cybersecurity threats on the rise across the globe, HyperG Smart Security focuses on key vulnerabilities and threat vectors in mobile apps, providing solutions to both Android and iOS developers. Recent insights from mobile security vendor Zimperium's 2023 Global Mobile Threat Report highlight an alarming surge in detected vulnerabilities: The report states that “Critical Android vulnerabilities discovered in 2022 increased by 138%, while 80% of zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in the wild were due to Apple iOS.” Besides increasing the threat level, a study by the OWASP (Open Worldwide Application Security Project) organization found that a…
At its “Let's Grow! 2024 Walmart Marketplace Seller Summit” held this week, Walmart announced several major developments that will help it continue to dominate the retail industry. “At Walmart, we are executing on our strategic priorities to be customers' first choice for every product, every day, every season, and Walmart Marketplace is a key component of that mission. We know the importance of a personalized, seamless omnichannel experience, and Walmart continues to evolve our digital and fulfillment capabilities that enhance the overall customer and merchant experience on Walmart.com, including the new categories and features we announced today.” Tom Ward, executive…
As a result, in-person dating events are all the rage in the post-pandemic era. Everything from pickleball meetups to old-fashioned speed dating is all the rage (again). Newer dating apps like Thursday are also putting offline events at the core of their user experience (though mostly for straight people). Earlier this year, Thursday hosted its second meetup and ski trip. The growth of well-publicized friend-finding apps highlights the desire to actually live offline lives. Timeleft, for example, matches six strangers for a group dinner and is available for travelers. And last year, Bumble spun off Bumble For Friends, an app…
Telegram mini-apps to drive blockchain adoptionAlena Šmarko, head of the TON Foundation, praised the Telegram mini-app and TON’s Web3 partnership, calling it a catalyst for blockchain advancements.Predicting an era of digital transformation, Šmarko explains that the merger will strengthen online security, promote transparency and give users better control over their digital identities.2024 saw significant growth for both Telegram and TON, with the total value locked within the TON project increasing from $14.2 million to $307.6 million.The growth of Telegram’s user base and the integration of TON within its ecosystem contributed greatly to this surge, solidifying TON’s position in the market.The…
A new report outlines the carbon footprint of vinyl record production. Source: VRMA / Vinyl Alliance A new report outlines the environmental damage caused by vinyl record emissions — and it's not great, but there's some good news too. Vinyl record release a New reports from Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association (VRMA) and Vinyl Alliance overview The environmental impact of vinyl record productionPackaging is also included. Source: MoFi stated Long-term goals The objectives of the two groups are Understanding carbon impacts The first report on the “cradle to grave” vinyl pressing industry, from pressing to disposal,The gate from the cradle to…
Key Takeaways Discount department store operator Kohl's posted better-than-expected second-quarter profit thanks to cost cuts despite a drop in sales.Kohl's warned about a tough consumer environment but raised its full-year earnings per share outlook.Kohl's shares rose slightly on Wednesday but have lost nearly a third of their value this year. Kohl's (KSS) shares rose on Wednesday after cost-cutting helped the company beat profit expectations despite a drop in sales. Kohl's reported second-quarter earnings of 59 cents a share, beating the average estimate of analysts surveyed by Visible Alpha by 14 cents. Revenue fell 4.2% to $3.5 billion, and same-store sales…