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Brandywine Valley SPCA adds facial technology – Delaware State News
NEW CASTLE — The Brandywine Valley SPCA joins shelters across the country using state-of-the-art facial recognition technology to help identify lost dogs and cats so they get back to their families. BVSPCA has partnered with Finding Rover, developer of technology to match photos uploaded by shelters and pet owners to match pets through facial recognition.Every …
Florida tops 400,000 coronavirus cases after governor says state is moving in ‘better direction’
Florida surpassed 400,000 total coronavirus cases on Friday, one day after Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state had “clearly stabilized with the cases.” As of 9:25 a.m. ET Friday, Florida had recorded some 402,312 cases of COVID-19, according to data compiled by the state Department of Health. The state logged an average of 10,700 cases …
Vt. health insurers ask state regulators for rate hikes
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont health care regulators are mulling over a proposed rate hike which could raise health insurance premiums for the state’s largest carrier. In a year that has thrown the predictability of the heath care system for a loop, it’s the latest effort by the industry to stabilize costs. Blue Cross Blue …
Florida counties impose curfews as cases surge in state
CLOSE The WHO and over 200 medical experts agree with new research that shows COVID-19 could be carried by cough droplets and travel up 26 feet. USA TODAY The world hit yet another grim milestone on Saturday in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic as the global death tally surpassed 600,000, according to Johns Hopkins University. Of …
Technology, sex education, local control hot topics in state school superintendent race | Elections
OLYMPIA — Local control and parental choice are among the hot topics being debated by six candidates competing for the state superintendent’s job for the next four years. Incumbent Chris Reykdal is facing five challengers for the non-partisan post he has held since 2016 — Maia Espinoza, Ron Higgins, Dennis Wick, David Spring and Stan …
Aussies in Bali limbo with new visa change; Man dies in Victoria as state records 273 new cases; Nearby gym closes as Crossroads Hotel outbreak cases hit nine
People in England won’t be required to wear masks in shops, a British official suggested on Sunday, comments that caused confusion after Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier indicated a tougher line was needed for face coverings indoors. Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove encouraged people to use masks while inside but stopped short of endorsing their …
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declares state of emergency, calls up National Guard
Kemp, a Republican, said the executive order follows “weeks of dramatically increased violent crime and property destruction in the City of Atlanta.” The governor’s statement says more than 30 Georgians were wounded by gunfire over the extended holiday weekend, including five people who died. One of the five deaths was that of an 8-year-old girl …
Breaking News: State orders schools to reopen in August – News – The Ledger
School districts can submit plans to educate students remotely, but they must prove that students learning from home are receiving the same level of education that students in school buildings receive. Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran issued an emergency order Monday requiring all schools to open in the fall and laying out the requirements that …
State ‘Faithless Elector’ Laws Constitutional : NPR
The Supreme Court decides Electoral College voters are required to support presidential candidate who wins state. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP The Supreme Court decides Electoral College voters are required to support presidential candidate who wins state. Susan Walsh/AP Updated at 11:03 a.m. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Monday state laws that …