We are witnessing an unprecedented technological inflection point—one that I believe represents the greatest value creation opportunity in a generation. The staggering magnitude of global AI investments—Apple’s $500B, France’s $100B, Stargate’s $500B—signals a fundamental shift in how technology will reshape our world. With this transformation comes mounting demands for performance, sustainability, and security that require innovative solutions at a scale we’ve never seen before. At Cisco Innovation Labs (CIL), we’re uniquely positioned to meet these challenges head-on, working globally but acting locally to create solutions that demonstrate the art of the possible for our customers and partners. The Power of…
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As the cost of rent has increased by more than 50% over the last decade, some popular cities like Miami are becoming less and less affordable. To find the most affordable cities for renting in the U.S., financial site WalletHub compared the median annual gross rent to the median household income in 182 cities, ranking them from most to least affordable. Related: Here’s How Much a Family of 4 Needs to Live ‘Comfortably’ in Every U.S. State, According to a New Report The most affordable city was Bismarck, North Dakota, where the median annual gross rent is around 15.3% of…
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Image by Ron Lach You’ve seen them all over your feed—#CleanGirl routines with dewy skin, slicked-back buns, minimalist aesthetics, and pastel loungewear. Or #HotGirlWalks, where women film themselves power-walking in cute athleisure while listening to affirmations or self-help podcasts. On the surface, it all seems empowering, even wholesome. Who doesn’t want to feel polished and mentally strong? But dig a little deeper, and some people are starting to ask: are these trends really about health and self-care, or just another way to sell us the same old diet culture in a fresh, Instagrammable package? Because, for all their aspirational vibes,…
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Yellow Potatoes – Contributed photo MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has organized teams that are focused on increasing potato farmers’ income through technology and modern farming practices. The DA issued Special Order No. 596 convening a program management group (PMG) and a technical working group (TWG) to implement the Potato Program (SPP). Article continues after this advertisement Introduced in 2019, this initiative seeks to boost the profitability of potato farmers by adopting advanced technologies, establishing sustainable potato seed systems, modernizing agricultural practices and strengthening potato farmers’ organizations. Based on the special order, the PMG will set the…
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference autism rates on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wednesday declared that autism is a rapidly growing “epidemic” in the U.S. and vowed to identify the “environmental toxin” he says is to blame. He noted that autism incidence in the U.S. has increased from 1 in 36 children in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022, according to a report released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Most of us tend to take our lungs for granted. That is, until something goes wrong. In truth, a few small everyday habits can quietly chip away at your lung health over time. However, as the saying goes, prevention is better than a cure. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to protect your lungs and keep them working as they should. 1. Breathing In Poor Air While breathing is a habit we definitely want to continue, it’s what we’re breathing in that’s often the trouble. We’re inhaling more than we realize. When you think about air…
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This post is part of a series sponsored by EZLynx. As an independent agent, chances are you’re always on the lookout for new ways to diversify your business and boost revenue. If you’ve spent years building a solid personal lines portfolio and are ready to take your agency to the next level, the commercial lines market presents an incredible growth opportunity. According to a report by McKinsey, global commercial property and casualty (P&C) insurance lines have shown strong performance, with premiums increasing by an average of 8% annually over the past five years. This growth presents a prime opportunity to…
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While everyone was busy talking about OpenAI’s new o3 and o4-mini models, the company quietly dropped something that could shake up how developers write and run code: Codex CLI.
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George Russell entered the 2025 Formula 1 season in a fascinating position. With Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, Russell had inherited the veteran role at Mercedes, with young phenom Kimi Antonelli securing the second seat with the Silver Arrows. Like Antonelli, however, Russell also entered the year on an expiring contract. Thanks to a tremendous start to the 2025 season — Russell has three podium finishes over four race weekends to enter this week’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix fourth in the Drivers’ Championship standings — there are reports that the driver is close to a new deal with Mercedes. Speaking…
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AI is giving finance a serious upgrade.