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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority has stepped up distribution of air conditioning units to individuals most at risk for heat-related illness, while also offering tips for staying cool during extreme-heat conditions. In addition, the agency is reminding Oregon employers of a rule that requires them to take steps to keep workers safe against …

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the Vigo County School Corp. to expedite its technology plan in ways that will benefit not only students and teachers, but the community as well. • It has purchased Chromebooks for all students in Grades 3-12. Devices for grades K-2 are planned for the next stage of the technology roll-out. …

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 11, 2020– Applied Insight, a market leader in solving complex technology challenges for federal government customers, backed by The Acacia Group, announced today it is expanding its leadership team to intensify its focus on mission-enabling technology innovation. John Hynes, formerly CEO, takes on the new role of executive chairman. Former chief technology officer …

Image copyright Bloodhound LSR Image caption Bloodhound will need a rocket in addition to its jet engine to break records The Bloodhound vehicle has become the third fastest British car of all time – unofficially. The arrow-shaped racer clocked a speed of 461mph (741km/h) as it powered across a dried-out lakebed in southern Africa’s Kalahari …

President Trump has dismissed concerns that Turkey’s incursion into northern Syria could enable hundreds of hardened ISIS fighters to go free as a problem for other countries. There are more than 10,000 ISIS detainees held in jails across northern Syria run by America’s long-time Kurdish allies, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The Kurds had warned …

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee took a big step Thursday morning in its ongoing investigation into whether to recommend the filing of articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, passing a resolution that set procedures and rules for future impeachment investigation hearings. The resolution passed along party lines, 24-17. “Some call this process an …

The committee issued the subpoenas Thursday to Lewandowski and former White House aide Rick Dearborn, requesting they testify publicly before the committee. Both Trump aides were cited extensively in the obstruction of justice section of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report. The subpoenas don’t come as a surprise — the duo was included when the committee …

Image copyright NZ DOC Image caption New Zealand has launched a bold plan to rid the country of non-native predators by 2050 “Wake up in paradise” is New Zealand’s proud boast. It has a rightful swagger: its turquoise glacial lakes are ringed by untouched mountain ranges, while historic Māori sites speak of a people at …

Top story: Bankruptcies a price worth paying for Brexit, says Hunt Good morning briefers. I’m Martin Farrer and it’s my pleasure to bring you the best of news, sport and features to help you start the week. Jeremy Hunt has alarmed moderate Tories by hardening his rhetoric about a possible no-deal Brexit as he attempts …

Why UK plans to use Huawei tech in 5G networks despite US pressure A complex set of considerations will have informed the UK’s decision-making around 5G. Read more: https://zd.net/2GVpVWs If 5G is the symbol of technology’s new Cold War, which it is, then Huawei is China’s flag-bearer in that contest. Huawei’s founder and chief executive …