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The Star
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Star
AI joins the frontline in landslide fight
Every morning, Nepali primary school teacher Bina Tamang steps outside her home and checks the rain gauge, part of an early warning system in one of the world's most landslide-prone regions. Tamang contributes to an AI-powered early warning system that uses rainfall and ground movement data, local observations and satellite imagery to predict landslides up to weeks in advance, according to its developers at the University of Melbourne. From her home in Kimtang village in the hills of northwest Nepal, 29-year-old Tamang sends photos of the water level to experts in the capital Kathmandu, a five-hour drive to the south. 'Our village is located in difficult terrain, and landslides are frequent here, like many villages in Nepal,' said Tamang. Every year during the monsoon season, floods and landslides wreak havoc across South Asia, killing hundreds of people. Nepal is especially vulnerable due to unstable geology, shifting rainfall patterns and poorly planned development. As a mountainous country, it is already 'highly prone' to landslides, said Rajendra Sharma, an early warning expert at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. 'And climate change is fuelling them further. Shifting rainfall patterns, rain instead of snowfall in high altitudes and even increase in wildfires are triggering soil erosion,' said Sharma. Landslides killed more than 300 people last year and were responsible for 70% of monsoon-linked deaths, government data shows. Tamang knows the risks first hand. When she was just five years old, her family and dozens of others relocated after soil erosion threatened their village homes. They moved about a kilometre uphill, but a strong 2015 earthquake left the area even more unstable, prompting many families to flee again. 'The villagers here have lived in fear,' Tamang said. Precarious situation: A vehicle passing through a landslide-prone area on the Arniko Highway in Nepal's Sindhupalchok district. — AFP 'But I am hopeful that this new early warning system will help save lives.' The landslide forecasting platform was developed by Australian professor Antoinette Tordesillas with partners in Nepal, Britain and Italy. Its name, SAFE-RISCCS, is an acronym of a complex title – Spatiotemporal Analytics, Forecasting and Estimation of Risks from Climate Change Systems. 'This is a low-cost but high-impact solution, one that's both scientifically informed and locally owned,' said Tordesillas. Professor Basanta Adhikari from Nepal's Tribhuvan University, who is involved in the project, said that similar systems were already in use in several other countries, including the United States and China. 'We are monitoring landslide-prone areas using the same principles that have been applied abroad, adapted to Nepal's terrain,' he said. 'If the system performs well during this monsoon season, we can be confident that it will work in Nepal as well, despite the country's complex Himalayan terrain.' In Nepal, it is being piloted in two high-risk areas: Kimtang in Nuwakot district and Jyotinagar in Dhading district. Tamang's data is handled by technical advisers like Sanjaya Devkota, who compares it against a threshold that might indicate a landslide. 'We are still in a preliminary stage, but once we have a long dataset, the AI component will automatically generate a graphical view and alert us based on the rainfall forecast,' Devkota said. 'Then we report to the community; that's our plan.' The experts have been collecting data for two months, but will need a data set spanning a year or two for proper forecasting, he added. Eventually, the system will deliver a continuously updated landslide risk map, helping decision makers and residents take preventive actions and make evacuation plans. The system 'need not be difficult or resource-intensive, especially when it builds on the community's deep local knowledge and active involvement', Tordesillas said. Asia suffered more climate and weather-related hazards than any other region in 2023, according to UN data, with floods and storms the most deadly and costly. And while two-thirds of the region have early warning systems for disasters in place, many other vulnerable countries have little coverage. In the last decade, Nepal has made progress on flood preparedness, installing 200 sirens along major rivers and actively involving communities in warning efforts. The system has helped reduce flooding deaths, said Binod Parajuli, a flood expert with the government's hydrology department. 'However, we have not been able to do the same for landslides because predicting them is much more complicated,' he said. 'Such technologies are absolutely necessary if Nepal wants to reduce its monsoon toll.' — AFP
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
UniCourt Launches New Docket Analytics, Research, Tracking Product: UniCourt DART
TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UniCourt is proud to announce the launch of their new product, UniCourt DART (Docket Analytics, Research, and Tracking). DART is a revolutionary all-in-one platform that allows legal professionals to leverage powerful legal analytics, advanced docket research, and seamless case tracking to enhance litigation workflows. This enables practitioners to easily gain data-driven insights from UniCourt's unrivaled repository of court data across over 4,000 state and federal courts and over 2 billion dockets and documents, the largest docket database in the industry. They can leverage these insights to craft more effective data-backed litigation and business development strategies. "Our new UniCourt DART product enables legal professionals to leverage the power of UniCourt's legal analytics, in-depth docket research, and seamless case tracking all in one place across virtually every court nationwide," says Josh Blandi, UniCourt CEO. Share With UniCourt DART, legal professionals can: Gain actionable insights into the litigation histories of specific attorneys, law firms, judges, and parties based on the most up-to-date litigation data Toggle between easy-to-use natural language searches and more sophisticated, granular advanced searches to conduct in-depth docket research across virtually all courts nationwide Track specific cases to receive real-time docket updates and streamline docket workflows One of the key differentiators of UniCourt is that we bring virtually all court data into one platform in a standardized way. This alleviates the need for legal professionals to rely on a piecemeal approach of using multiple providers, antiquated court portals, and anecdotal word-of-mouth information that risks inaccuracies. With DART, UniCourt brings all of the insights and capabilities into their single platform. With the knowledge gained from DART, legal professionals can more effectively: Craft winning litigation strategy and effectively advise clients Enhance business development tactics by showcasing litigation experience Automate the ongoing management of docket workflows 'One of UniCourt's core missions is to use our unrivaled court coverage and cutting-edge AI to provide the legal community with the tools to elevate the practice and business of law,' says Josh Blandi, CEO of UniCourt. 'We know legal professionals need to manage a multitude of litigation tools at the same time, and it can be complicated and time-consuming especially when it comes to accessing state court data. Our new UniCourt DART product enables legal professionals to leverage the power of UniCourt's legal analytics, in-depth docket research, and seamless case tracking all in one place across virtually every court nationwide.' Only UniCourt covers over 4,000 state and federal courts across more than 40 states, encompassing over 2 billion dockets and documents. Over that immense data set, UniCourt has standardized dockets and normalized key entities including attorneys, law firms, judges, parties, courts, and more to provide the most reliable data and analytics on the most comprehensive coverage. It is the go-to litigation platform through which a legal professional can gain data-driven insights on a specific entity's entire litigation history and relationship to other litigation entities at the state level. For more information about UniCourt's latest innovations, visit About UniCourt UniCourt is a game-changing legal tech platform that provides access to litigation data, analytics, and insights across the broadest court coverage in the industry. It provides real-time access to over 4,000 state and federal courts across more than 40 states, encompassing over 2 billion dockets and documents, the largest docket database in the industry. UniCourt's mission is to capture and organize legal data, making it more accessible and useful by applying cutting-edge AI to extract, structure, and normalize the data to provide the next generation of legal services and solutions. Learn more about UniCourt at
Business Journals
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Journals
Jacksonville initiative to harness city-wide data for growth, inform decision-making
Expand City of Jacksonville Chief of Analytics Parvez Ahmed unveils the 'State of Jax' initiative Aug. 5, 2025. Carter Mudgett
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Top economist issues chilling recession warning: The Fed can't save us this time
US recession warning 2025: A series of concerning economic reports have put US households and businesses on alert, indicating a potential recession. Flat consumer spending, shrinking factories, and stalled hiring are key indicators. Economist Mark Zandi warns that the economy is on the "precipice of recession," attributing the slowdown to President Trump's trade and immigration policies. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Economist Mark Zandi Warns: 'The Economy Is on the Precipice of Recession' Sluggish Hiring Numbers Raise Concerns Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads GDP Growth Hides Weakness in Core Domestic Demand Rising Core Inflation Limits Federal Reserve's Response Options Housing and Manufacturing Sectors in Decline Why the Unemployment Rate Isn't Telling the Full Story Tariffs and Immigration Crackdowns Are Slowing Growth FAQs Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads US households and businesses are starting the week on edge after a series of economic reports painted a troubling picture: consumer spending is flat, factories are shrinking, and hiring has stalled, as per a Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi highlighted that 'The economy is on the precipice of recession. That's the clear takeaway from last week's economic data dump,' as quoted in the Fortune report. This warning comes amid growing signs that US president Donald Trump's trade and immigration policies are dragging down growth, according to the warned that, 'Consumer spending has flatlined, construction and manufacturing are contracting, and employment is set to fall. And with inflation on the rise, it is tough for the Fed to come to the rescue,' as quoted in the Fortune READ: Social security shake-up: Trump's new move has retirees fuming — here's what you need to know The latest job growth numbers came in far below expectations, as payrolls increased by just 73,000 in July, well under the forecast of roughly 100,000, as reported by Fortune. Even more alarming, May and June saw steep downward revisions, May was cut from 144,000 to 19,000, and June from 147,000 to just 14,000, according to the report. That means the average monthly job increase over the past three months is now only 35,000, suggesting a slowdown in momentum that can't be ignored, as reported by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew faster than expected in Q2, but a closer look reveals weak underlying demand because a key gauge that strips out foreign trade and focuses on total domestic consumption shows the economy is in a slowdown phase, as reported by READ: As the July jobs report paints a grim picture, 114 companies plan layoffs in August - is yours on the list? Meanwhile, the core inflation rate, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose to 2.8%, surpassing the Federal Reserve's 2% target, according to the report. That combination of weakening growth and sticky inflation presents a real challenge for policymakers, as per data this week showed construction activity falling, notably in single-family home spending, and the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing activity index for July slipped, signaling contraction in a vital sector of the economy, according to the the unemployment rate remains steady between 4% and 4.2% for more than a year, but that is because the size of the labor force has stagnated, as reported by Fortune. Zandi pointed out that the foreign-born workforce has plunged by 1.2 million in the last six months amid Trump's immigration crackdown, while the overall labor participation rate has fallen, as reported by attributes much of the slowdown to tariffs and restrictive immigration policies, both of which he says are squeezing profits and shrinking the economy's potential, according to the report. He observes an economy-wide hiring freeze, especially hurting recent graduates entering the workforce, as per the Fortune economist explained, 'It's no mystery why the economy is struggling; blame increasing U.S. tariffs and highly restrictive immigration policy,' adding, 'The tariffs are cutting increasingly deeply into the profits of American companies and the purchasing power of American households. Fewer immigrant workers means a smaller economy,' as quoted by officially, but economists say the warning sign like weak hiring and flat spending are piling up, as per the Fortune not right now. Inflation is still above the Fed's 2% target, so they're holding off on rate cuts.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What To Expect From DoubleVerify's (DV) Q2 Earnings
Digital media measurement and analytics provider DoubleVerify (NYSE:DV) will be reporting results this Tuesday after market close. Here's what you need to know. DoubleVerify beat analysts' revenue expectations by 7.8% last quarter, reporting revenues of $165.1 million, up 17.2% year on year. It was a strong quarter for the company, with an impressive beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates and EBITDA guidance for next quarter slightly topping analysts' expectations. Is DoubleVerify a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it's free. This quarter, analysts are expecting DoubleVerify's revenue to grow 15.7% year on year to $180.3 million, in line with the 16.6% increase it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings are expected to come in at $0.22 per share. The majority of analysts covering the company have reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business to stay the course heading into earnings. DoubleVerify has only missed Wall Street's revenue estimates once over the last two years, exceeding top-line expectations by 1.5% on average. Looking at DoubleVerify's peers in the sales and marketing software segment, some have already reported their Q2 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. Freshworks delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 17.5%, beating analysts' expectations by 2.9%, and BigCommerce reported revenues up 3.2%, topping estimates by 1.3%. Freshworks traded down 2.5% following the results while BigCommerce was up 4.6%. Read our full analysis of Freshworks's results here and BigCommerce's results here. Debates over possible tariffs and corporate tax adjustments have raised questions about economic stability in 2025. While some of the sales and marketing software stocks have shown solid performance in this choppy environment, the group has generally underperformed, with share prices down 5% on average over the last month. DoubleVerify is down 3.2% during the same time and is heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $18.47 (compared to the current share price of $14.92). When a company has more cash than it knows what to do with, buying back its own shares can make a lot of sense–as long as the price is right. Luckily, we've found one, a low-priced stock that is gushing free cash flow AND buying back shares. Click here to claim your Special Free Report on a fallen angel growth story that is already recovering from a setback. StockStory is growing and hiring equity analyst and marketing roles. Are you a 0 to 1 builder passionate about the markets and AI? See the open roles here. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
