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OWINGS MILLS, MD, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maryland Public Television (MPT) has launched its new Maryland Center for Media Literacy & Education (Center). The initiative and its mission were introduced during a livestreamed event on November 19 at the statewide public TV network’s Irene and Edward H. Kaplan Production Studio in Owings Mills, Maryland. The event recording is available for viewing at mpt.org/media-literacy. A major expansion of MPT’s long-standing Education Division, the Center will address the challenges and impacts of today’s media-saturated society and support the well-being of Maryland citizens. Its programs and resources on a variety of…

Jay Leno is a bit worse for wear these days, sporting some shocking bruising to his face, an eye patch and a broken wrist. The injuries came when the 74-year-old former late-night host fell down a 60-foot hill while on his way to dinner, he told reporters ahead of a show Monday night.Leno, speaking to Inside Edition, said he’d been staying at the Hampton Inn outside Pittsburgh on Saturday when he decided to venture out for dinner ahead of a nearby show he was performing that night.Comedian Jay Leno says his eye is swollen after he fell down a 60…

Dublin, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Artificial Intelligence Chipsets – Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The global market for Artificial Intelligence Chipsets was estimated at US$70.3 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$291.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 22.6% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions. Several key drivers are propelling growth in the AI chipset market. One primary driver is the rapid adoption of AI across various industries, as companies in…

Thomasville, Georgia , Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Survive-A-Storm Shelters, a leading provider of modular steel tornado shelters, is proud to announce the launch of its new 3×5 Extreme Shelter, designed specifically for small families or individuals seeking robust protection in extreme weather events. Developed from valuable customer feedback, this shelter maximizes space efficiency while providing essential safety features. Survive-A-Storm Shelters The 3×5 Extreme Shelter is FEMA-rated to accommodate 5 people, and has undergone rigorous testing to withstand EF5 wind speeds exceeding 250 miles per hour. Constructed with quarter-inch steel and carrying an NIJ Level 2A ballistics rating, this…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing more than $700,000 in fines against Eken, a Hong Kong-based video doorbell manufacturer whose products were found to be susceptible to hackers, for an unrelated rules violation discovered during the commission’s ongoing investigation. The commission began investigating Eken after Consumer Reports found in February 2024 that its products, which are sold under more than 10 different brand names, had security vulnerabilities that let anyone with a doorbell’s serial number remotely access images from its video feed. The products are sold under brand names including Aiwit, Andoe, Bitepass, CutePanda, Eken, Fishbot, Gemee, Guggre, Luckwolf,…

Canadian drivers are regularly in a hurry to get to their destination and a majority are willing to take unnecessary risks on the road, according to the results of a new survey. The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), in its fall 2024 survey, found that speeding, distracted driving, running red lights and driving while sleep-deprived are frighteningly commonplace across the country according to the admissions of drivers themselves. When it comes to exceeding posted speed limits, nearly 70 per cent of Canadians admitted to speeding in residential neighbourhoods at least once in the past year, roughly 50 per…

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A Newfoundland energy company’s embrace of data centres is raising doubts about eastern Canadian hopes of harnessing the region’s howling winds to supply Germany with power from green hydrogen. Chemical engineer Paul Martin said the notion that “rich Germans” will pay for hydrogen energy made from Atlantic Canadian wind farms and shipped overseas as ammonia is “not reasonable.” Martin, a Toronto-based consultant, is co-founder of the Hydrogen Science Coalition, a group of international academics and scientists “working to bring an evidence-based viewpoint” to global hydrogen energy discussions, according to its website. “It’s…

Canada’s consul general in New York doubled-down Thursday on his past claim that he exerted no influence on the decision of Global Affairs Canada to buy a $9 million condo in Manhattan. Tom Clark was summoned back to testify before a parliamentary committee looking into the purchase after media reports earlier this month indicated he had raised concerns about the former residence, despite previously saying he never expressed a desire to move into a new one. Testifying under oath this time, Clark told MPs — again — the observations he raised were made in passing to a…

The world’s tallest woman and the world’s shortest woman have met for afternoon tea in London to celebrate Guinness World Records Day. Rumeysa Gelgi, who stands 215.16 centimetres (7 feet 0.7 inches) tall, and Jyoti Amge, who measures just 62.8 centimetres (2 feet 0.7 inches), met at the Savoy Hotel, according to a statement from Guinness World Records (GWR) on Wednesday. The height difference between the two women might be a massive 152.36 centimetres (5 feet), but the pair reportedly got on famously. “We do have things in common. We both love make-up, self-care, jewellery and…

Ramsey, NJ, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is proud to announce it has received a prestigious Buyers Lab (BLI) 2024-2025 Pacesetter Award in Education: Professional & IT Services from Keypoint Intelligence, the world’s leading market research firm and independent evaluator of print and smart technology hardware, software and services. Based on research conducted in North America, this accolade recognizes Konica Minolta as a leader in providing customers with IT solutions, services and support to drive success for its education-market customers. “At Konica Minolta, our mission is to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions…