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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Alaska Police Save 71 Dogs Found Crammed Inside One House from 'Unimaginable Conditions'
Alaska authorities are working hard to help dozens of dogs get fresh starts. On May 23, the Anchorage Police Department shared an urgent notice on social media, letting its followers know that officers recently "assisted Anchorage Animal Care and Control (AACC) in the seizure of approximately 70 dogs from a single residence, one of the most severe neglect cases we've encountered." According to the police department, "the animals were found in unimaginable conditions." The post did not provide details about the conditions, but noted that "neglect charges are pending" in connection with the case. The Anchorage Police Department added that the dogs are safe at AACC but still need help. "AACC is now operating at nearly three times its standard capacity. They need our help, and they need it now," the agency wrote in its social media post, advising followers to help the shelter by adopting or fostering a pet and donating funds and supplies. "These animals have been through so much, and with the shelter stretched beyond its limits, it's difficult to give each one the care and attention they truly deserve. If you're able to open your heart or your home, even temporarily, please consider fostering a dog. Your kindness can make a world of difference and help create space for others in need," the Anchorage Police Department concluded in its May 23 post. AACC provided more details on the situation in a separate post. Yesterday, we seized 71 dogs from a single residence. These dogs are under protective custody at the shelter, which means they are not MOA property and cannot be placed for adoption at this time," AACC wrote in a Facebook post on May 23. "Our shelter is only built to humanely house 60-65 dogs, and we currently have 123 placed in the shelter." Like the Anchorage Police Department, AACC encouraged its followers to adopt or foster an available dog from the shelter to help alleviate the overcrowding issue. "Euthanizing is always our last resort, and we are trying everything we can, including reaching out to other shelters around the state, asking rescues for help, and getting our community involved. Unfortunately, if these resources don't work, euthanasia may be our only option to make sure we are meeting the standards of care," AACC added in its post. Thankfully, it appears AACC did not have to resort to euthanasia to handle the sudden influx of animals under its care. On the same day as its first post, AACC shared on Facebook that 17 dogs were adopted in just a few hours and that the 71 dogs seized from the single residence were now officially property of AACC, meaning the canines could begin "the evaluation process here at the shelter to be placed up for adoption." On May 25, the Anchorage Police Department followed this announcement with more good news. "Since Friday, over 45 dogs have been adopted, and countless donations of supplies, food, and support have come pouring in. Anchorage, your kindness has made all the difference," the department shared on social media. "While this mission had its share of tail wags and happy endings, it was a serious operation. Our officers were proud to support Animal Care & Control in ensuring these animals were safely removed from dangerous conditions and given a second chance," the agency said. To learn more about AACC, the pets they have available for adoption, and the shelter's life-saving work, visit AACC's website. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HCC Student Innovation team advances to national finals
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A trio of Holyoke Community College students is heading to Washington, D.C., next month after their sustainable cooling system project for AI-driven data centers earned them a spot in the finals of a prestigious nationwide innovation competition. Jacob Bissonnette of Holyoke, Anjou Edwards of Westhampton—both business administration majors—and Nora Goncalves, an engineering major from Williamsburg, were selected as one of 12 finalist teams for the 2025 Community College Innovation Challenge. Massachusetts millionaires tax is funding these public schools The annual contest is organized by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in partnership with the National Science Foundation. Their project, titled 'Green Computer Processing – Reducing Data Energy Consumption,' aims to build a closed-loop cooling system designed to recapture lost energy and reduce waste in large-scale computing centers. It was one of only two projects from Massachusetts to reach the final round, alongside a team from Middlesex Community College. 'It's an amazing feeling, because it wasn't just the culmination of all our efforts, but the efforts of everyone who's been supporting us this far – the faculty, our coaches, the whole school helping to put us up,' said Bissonnette. From June 9–12, the team will participate in an 'Innovation Boot Camp' in Washington, where they will receive coaching on business planning, stakeholder engagement, communication strategies, and market dynamics. The boot camp concludes with a student poster session on Capitol Hill with STEM leaders and congressional stakeholders, followed by formal pitch presentations to determine the winning teams. The competition, now in its ninth year, is designed to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking among community college students by challenging them to solve real-world problems using STEM-based approaches. Teams consist of two to four students and a faculty or administrator mentor. 'Congratulations to the 2025 CCIC finalists,' said Walter G. Bumphus, President and CEO of AACC. 'The finalist projects showcase the incredible talent and creativity of the nation's community college students. I am proud to stand with our partners at the National Science Foundation to provide this forum to advance these student leaders as they become our future scientists, entrepreneurs, and engineers, addressing real-world issues and positively impacting our daily lives.' The HCC team is advised by Michele Cabral, professor of accounting at the college. 'The national Community College Innovation Challenge is designed to enable community college students to discover and demonstrate their capacity to use STEM to make a difference in the world and to translate that knowledge into action,' said Cabral. 'Jacob, Anjou, and Nora will be the first group of students ever representing HCC on this national stage.' Holyoke Community College appoints first Latina Chief of Police Bissonnette and Edwards were originally recognized as 'Ultimate Achievers' during HCC's inaugural campus Innovation Challenge last fall. Goncalves joined their team in the spring to prepare for the national contest. Top teams in the challenge will receive cash awards of $3,000 for first place, $2,000 for second, and $1,000 for third, along with access to patent experts to help further develop their ideas. 'Even if we don't make it to the top three, we still get to have this amazing experience and add that to our resumes,' said Bissonnette. 'It's incredible for our professional development.' 'We'll get to network with experts in the field, politicians, and people who know how to get patents,' added Edwards. 'So, if you want to make this business into something more serious, which is our goal, this is the perfect first step.' Other finalist projects in this year's competition addressed a range of issues, including food insecurity, burn treatment, aviation safety, nicotine addiction, neonatal care, fire prevention, and assistive technologies. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Zawya
06-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait Chamber of Commerce eyes Austria investments amid talks
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) held talks on Monday with a visiting Austrian business delegation, in which opportunities to ramp up Kuwaiti investments in Vienna was the core matter discussed. The talks with the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC), led by its president Dr. Werner Fasslabend, highlighted the growing opportunities for investment in Austria, a KCCI statement underlined, citing Vienna as the "ideal destination" for investment. It went on to highlight the rapid progress seen in Kuwait's relations with Austria, where a spate of recent high-profile visits exchanged between both sides had helped propel ties to greater levels, it added. The statement mentioned the meteoric advancements Kuwait has witnessed across a plethora of fields, running the gamut from healthcare and education to finance technology, all of which are integral components of Kuwait's 2035 development vision, it said. On bilateral ties, the AACC chief agreed that relations have grown in proximity as of late, saying that Austria's "strategic location" has allowed it to morph into a technological and industrial hub, added the statement. All KUNA right are reserved © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Arab Times
03-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Austrian trade delegation to visit Kuwait from May 5 to 7
VIENNA, May 3: Kuwait's Ambassador to Austria Talal Al-Fassam announced that a high-level Austrian trade delegation will visit Kuwait May 5-7, to explore economic and commercial cooperation opportunities. In a statement to KUNA, Ambassador Al-Fassam said that the delegation includes representatives from 22 Austrian companies active in key sectors such as healthcare, investment, renewable energy, firefighting technologies, construction, oil and gas, and tourism. The visit is the result of coordinated efforts between Kuwait's Embassy in Vienna, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC), the Austrian Economic Chambers, and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aiming to broaden prospects of cooperation between the two countries. Al-Fassam stated that this visit is an important step toward expanding cooperation and attracting quality investments aligned with Kuwait Vision 2035, and stressed the visit's significance in advancing Kuwait- Austria economic ties. Kuwait and Austria share longstanding economic relations, including cooperation in investments, technology, equipment supply, and partnerships in the energy and environmental sectors. Austria is also an active European supporter of sustainable development projects, while Kuwait is working under its 2035 vision to diversify its economy and engage with new markets and international partners. (KUNA)
Zawya
02-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Austrian trade delegation to visit Kuwait for economic talks in May
VIENNA: Kuwait's Ambassador to Austria Talal Al-Fassam announced that a high-level Austrian trade delegation will visit Kuwait May 5-7, to explore economic and commercial cooperation opportunities. In a statement to KUNA, Ambassador Al-Fassam said that the delegation includes representatives from 22 Austrian companies active in key sectors such as healthcare, investment, renewable energy, firefighting technologies, construction, oil and gas, and tourism. The visit is the result of coordinated efforts between Kuwait's Embassy in Vienna, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC), the Austrian Economic Chambers, and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aiming to broaden prospects of cooperation between the two countries. Al-Fassam stated that this visit is an important step toward expanding cooperation and attracting quality investments aligned with Kuwait Vision 2035, and stressed the visit's significance in advancing Kuwait-Austria economic ties. Kuwait and Austria share longstanding economic relations, including cooperation in investments, technology, equipment supply, and partnerships in the energy and environmental sectors. Austria is also an active European supporter of sustainable development projects, while Kuwait is working under its 2035 vision to diversify its economy and engage with new markets and international partners. All KUNA right are reserved © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
