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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Houston Methodist inaugurates 570,000ft² hospital facility in Cypress, Texas
US-based healthcare system Houston Methodist has opened the Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, a medical facility designed to serve patients in Cypress, Texas. The 570,000ft² hospital provides a renovated central utility plant and a range of medical services for the local community. It has been built with a focus on advanced technology, featuring full 5G connectivity and patient rooms equipped with voice-controlled settings. The $685m project includes a seven-storey hospital and two six-storey medical office buildings, each of which covers 160,000ft². It has 100 licensed beds, nine operating rooms and nine imaging modalities. The facility includes a critical care unit, an emergency department, and a birthing centre to cater to diverse medical requirements. It also makes use of a da Vinci 5 surgical robot, which aims to enhance its capability for minimally invasive surgeries. Houston Methodist Design and Construction Department developed Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital in partnership with engineering consultant Jacobs, which provided project and construction management services. Jacobs' vice-president and healthcare construction global principal David Syphard said: 'At Jacobs, we understand the importance of delivering high-quality healthcare facilities that meet the evolving needs of communities. 'Our collaborative approach and dedication to excellence have resulted in a hospital that not only provides top-tier medical services but also fosters a positive impact on the Cypress community.' Based in Texas, Houston Methodist offers personalised care for local residents via primary, speciality, emergency and hospital care facilities. As of last year, the healthcare system has eight hospitals and one academic institute, as well as several emergency care, comprehensive care and imaging centres. These facilities employ more than 30,000 colleagues and around 5,000 affiliated physicians in total. In August 2022, Houston Methodist partnered with technology innovation space Ion to establish a healthcare technology innovation centre. "Houston Methodist inaugurates 570,000ft² hospital facility in Cypress, Texas" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Hypebeast
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Sun Day Red Introduces the Pioneer Magnolia "Spectator" Golf Shoe
Tiger Woods' golf lifestyle brandSun Day Redfirst introducedits debut golf shoe, the Pioneer Cypress, last December. While Tiger himself has worn the shoe sparingly in competition, the brand's narrative continues to build—most notably through Tiger's son Charlie, who has sported the shoe on the AJGA junior circuit, including at a recent Vilips, a graduate of Tiger's former school Stanford University, was also brought on board. Now, Sun Day Red is evolving the silhouette with the Pioneer Magnolia, a fresh take rooted in 'modern classic' styling. Built on the same last as the Cypress, the Magnolia adds traditional wingtip and brogue detailing along the upper. And the new 'Spectator' colorways, crisp white/black and white/navy contrasts, deliver a sharp and boardroom-ready aesthetic. Charley Hudak, SDR's senior creative director, describes the Magnolia as 'representing our commitment to honoring golf's rich heritage while pushing the boundaries of performance technology.' Under the hood, the shoe features an EVA foam midsole for all-day walking comfort, a high-density TPU contact plate to ensure stability plus two removable insoles with contrasting footbeds. Available exclusively throughSun Day Redfor $275 USD, the Pioneer Magnolia continues Tiger's vision of blending heritage, performance, and modern style.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Urgent appeal to find missing Birmingham schoolgirl with public urged ‘call 999'
An appeal has been launched to find a missing girl from Birmingham with concerns raised for her wellbeing. West Midlands Police has issued an appeal to find Cypress. The 15-year-old was last seen in the Kings Heath area of the city. Police have an issued an image of Cypress who is white with brown hair. Read more: Parents fume at 'graphic' sex education book in lesson plan for six-year-olds Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp , click the link to join She is said to have been wearing grey joggers, grey top and grey puffer jacket with distinctive paint splats. Anyone who spots Cypress is urged to call 999 immediately. Read more: Two arrested on suspicion of child neglect and animal cruelty as dead dog found Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox In issuing the missing persons appeal, a spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: 'Have you seen Cypress? 'The 15-year-old has gone missing from Birmingham and we're concerned for her welfare. 'Cypress was last seen in the Kings Heath area wearing grey joggers, grey top and grey puffer jacket with paint splats. 'If you see Cypress ring 999 quoting PID number 441953.'
Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Beautiful European beach ranked 'world best' on island tourists rarely visit
This secret beach is only accessible by boat - making it the perfect retreat for those seeking a true hidden gem on a paradisiacal island in one of Europe's most beautiful oceans It can be hard to find a true hidden gem these days, but this secluded island beach is rarely visited and boasts jaw-dropping views of the Ionian sea. It is also considered one of the world's best beaches. If you're planning to take a trip to the Greek islands this summer, it might be best to miss the tourist hotspots of Santorini and Mykonos. Both locations have had to implement restrictions due to overtourism. But this doesn't mean you need to skip out on enjoying a glorious beach trip. Instead, the little-known island of Antipaxos has much to offer those seeking a quiet retreat. Sitting 4 miles from its larger neighbour, Paxos, Antipaxos has a permanent population of around 50 people. Relatively untouched, it draws its appeal from miles of unspoilt nature and sapphire beaches. In fact, in 2025, the island was voted one of Greece's best destinations by over 1.2 million travellers, according to European Best Destinations . They described it as 'Greece's hidden paradise for serenity and seaside luxury'. While not suited for those looking for a hedonistic party scene, the island offers a treasure trove of coastal paradises. Not least, the hidden Voutumi Beach. Primarily accessible by boat, the beach remains unspoilt and spectacular. It lies at the foot of a steep green hill with Cypress trees that reach close to the shore, giving it an almost mythical appeal. Unsurprisingly, it has been declared one of the world's top 50 beaches by , even beating out white-sand beaches in Brazil and Mexico. Voutimi's beach is composed of a mix of silky sand and pebbles – but the real beauty comes from the ocean, which is both shallow and warm. Despite its seclusion, you can still find sun loungers on the beach. There is also a tavern on the hill behind the beach, serving up coffee, snacks and cocktails as you prefer. The shallow waters also make it an ideal place to do some snorkelling. The turquoise water is crystal clear and perfect for spotting exciting marine species like wrasse and parrotfish. One TripAdvisor reviewer wrote: 'The best beach alongside Vrika and Mesovrika I've ever been to. Fine white sand, amazing view and Caribbean like sea water. A must see!' Another said: 'Amazing beach, not too busy either which meant we really enjoyed our time here. Recommend going to the bar high up on the left of the bay, the views of the bay were incredible. The sea was so clear as well, and it was a sandy beach!' You can reach Voutoumi Beach by getting a boat from the port of Gaios, Paxos. You can either take a taxi boat or a ferry, which can take between 15 to 20 minutes.
Associated Press
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Board stops California toxic waste regulators from weakening a hazardous waste rule
CYPRESS, Calif. (AP) — California shouldn't weaken hazardous waste rules to allow local landfills to accept toxic dirt that currently goes to two specialized disposal sites in the Central Valley and hazardous facilities in other states, the state Board of Environmental Safety voted Thursday. The vote went against a proposal by the Department of Toxic Substances Control that had prompted fierce opposition from environmental groups. 'I think they have been really listening to the community,' said Melissa Bumstead with the advocacy group Parents Against the Santa Susana Field Lab. California's hazardous waste laws are stricter than the federal government's, and the state has long transported much of the waste it considers hazardous to other states with more lenient rules. The Department of Toxic Substances Control said disposing more waste in state would likely reduce costs and truck emissions. But environmental advocates worried the plan could have exposed already vulnerable communities to contaminated waste and set the precedent for more rules to be weakened. 'I don't think that municipal waste landfills were ever designed to accept this kind of waste, and to deregulate it ... puts those landfill communities' at risk, said Jane Williams, executive director of California Communities Against Toxics. California only has two hazardous waste landfills — Buttonwillow and Kettleman Hills in the San Joaquin Valley — which are expected to reach capacity by 2039, according to a report by the department. An estimated 47% of California's hazardous waste is trucked across state borders. Contaminated soil, waste oil and mixed oil are the state's three largest annual sources of hazardous waste. On average, more than 567,000 tons (514,373 metric tons) of toxic soil are produced every year. Los Angeles wildfires raised awareness of the issue The hearing comes months after wildfires in Los Angeles incinerated cars, homes and everything in them, turning ordinary objects into hundreds of tons of hazardous waste requiring specialized cleanup. It was the largest wildfire hazardous materials cleanup in the EPA's history. The infernos have also raised concerns about toxic ash and soil. Just this week, the Pasadena Unified School District published soil testing results showing high levels of arsenic or brain-damaging lead in nearly half its schools. After the fires, hazardous waste was sent to temporary sites to be separated and packaged before most of it was trucked to Utah, Arizona, Nebraska and Arkansas. Two facilities were in California — in Wilmington, near the port of Long Beach, and Buttonwillow. The type and amount of waste deposited in them varies by site, but it includes oil, radioactive materials, paint residue, asbestos, controlled substances and fluorescent lamps. 'I think that the fires have really brought to the fore some long-standing issues,' said Angela Johnson Meszaros with the environmental law group Earthjustice. 'And one of them is, how are we going to deal with cleanup, right? Because fires are not the only thing that cause soil to be hazardous.' A state law passed in 2021 set out to reform the Department of Toxic Substances Control. In March, the department released a draft plan of sweeping proposals that would guide state and local hazardous management. The board is expected to make a final decision in the summer, and it's not clear if the department could go against the board's wishes not to weaken the hazardous waste disposal rule. Board member Alexis Strauss Hacker recalled how concerned people were about the proposal during their March meeting in Fresno. The fear, she said, was 'so palpable.' Although California has decreased its hazardous waste by more than 40% since 2000, lithium-ion batteries and other types of waste are expected to increase, the report says, and the state currently lacks the capacity to manage them. Lithium-ion batteries are found in common items such as electronic vehicles, cellphones and laptops. Decades of industrial environmental pollution can accumulate, too. The issue is personal for one activist Bumstead has lived near the heavily polluted Santa Susana Field Laboratory in Southern California, once a site for rocket testing and nuclear reactor development. Her 15-year-old daughter is a two-time cancer survivor, and Bumstead was born with three spleens. She believes her family's health issues are linked to pollution from the nearby site. So when she heard that California environmental regulators wanted to weaken hazardous waste disposal rules in a bid to dump toxic soil into local landfills, she was very concerned. The Los Angeles fires have made more people realize that toxic materials could end up in their backyard, Bumstead said. 'The more we see climate change, the more we see wildfires, the more this is going to become a front line issue,' she told the board. 'This is an opportunity not just for hazardous waste that is manufactured, but also hazardous waste that is created by wildfires on how to create a plan that is going to protect Californians in the future.' ——— The Associated Press receives support from the Walton Family Foundation for coverage of water and environmental policy. The AP is solely responsible for all content. For all of AP's environmental coverage, visit
