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Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Joplin's Main Street to be revamped with new surface and lights
JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin drivers can look forward to an upgraded route down Main Street. The City of Joplin is in the design phase to overhaul seven blocks of Main includes a new street surface, sidewalks and lighting. Joplin's Main Street to be revamped with new surface and lights Joplin Blood Center of the Ozarks relocates Recall campaign against Joplin councilman suspended Public joins Rotary Clubs to celebrate International Sculpture Day Over 800 participate in Freeman 5k and Walk for Autism City workers point out this project will connect previous streetscaping – completing Main Street improvements from First through 32nd Streets. 'We're going to fix a lot of drainage issues, the lighting will be improved. And this will make the whole street – this is the last piece to make the whole street nicer,' said Dan Johnson, Joplin Public Works Dir. The overall project is expected to cost about $6 million – with half of the funding coming from federal grants. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israeli forces expand ground operations in Gaza
Israel is extending ground operations in parts of Gaza where the Israel Defense Forces has prompted the evacuations of thousands of Palestinians for the past several weeks. Dan Johnson with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Diseased trees to be felled over safety concerns
Trees affected by ash dieback disease are set to be felled over concerns they could fall on to public footpaths. Reading Borough Council said more than 100 trees at Clayfield Copse nature reserve near Caversham were likely to be affected. It said the trees could "fall with very little warning" and said walkers should use the area with care and keep dogs on leads. The fungal disease can significantly weaken ash trees - branches become brittle and it will eventually kill the tree. Senior arboriculture officer at the council, Dan Johnson, said the trees would be inspected for bat roosts. "Where it's safe to do so, we will leave those trees standing as a dead stem," he said. He said native species such as oaks, hazel, birch and beech trees would be planted in place of the ash trees. The 20-acre Clayfield Copse was designated Reading's first Local Nature Reserve in 1991. Karen Rowland, lead councillor for environmental services, said the local authority would only remove trees and branches where people "could be at risk". She said all the removed trees would be replaced. "It is very sad to announce this unavoidable work. We will be working hard to ensure the vista of Clayfield Copse is as unchanged as possible," she added. Ash dieback is a fungus that originated in Asia and can affect ash trees of all ages. Between July and October it produces small white fruiting bodies which release spores that travel tens of miles in the wind, landing on leaves. The fungus penetrates the leaf, and then grows inside the tree, eventually blocking the tree's water supply, causing it to die. While it does not cause much damage on its native hosts of the Manchurian ash and the Chinese ash, its introduction to Europe about 30 years ago has had severe consequences. European ash species did not evolve with the fungus and therefore have no natural defence against it. Source: The Woodland Trust You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Ash dieback 'past its peak' in the South West County 'fighting losing battle' against ash dieback Reading Borough Council
BBC News
19-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Reading ash dieback trees to be felled over safety concerns
Trees affected by ash dieback disease are set to be felled over concerns they could fall on to public Borough Council said trees at Clayfield Copse nature reserve near Caversham were said the trees could "fall with very little warning" and said walkers should use the area with care and keep dogs on fungal disease can significantly weaken ash trees - branches become brittle and it will eventually kill the tree. Senior arboriculture officer at the council, Dan Johnson, said the trees would be inspected for bat roosts."Where it's safe to do so, we will leave those trees standing as a dead stem," he said native species such as oaks, hazel, birch and beech trees would be planted in place of the ash 20-acre Clayfield Copse was designated Reading's first Local Nature Reserve in Rowland, lead councillor for environmental services, said the local authority would only remove trees and branches where people "could be at risk".She said all the removed trees would be replaced."It is very sad to announce this unavoidable work. We will be working hard to ensure the vista of Clayfield Copse is as unchanged as possible," she added. What is ash dieback? Ash dieback is a fungus that originated in Asia and can affect ash trees of all July and October it produces small white fruiting bodies which release spores that travel tens of miles in the wind, landing on fungus penetrates the leaf, and then grows inside the tree, eventually blocking the tree's water supply, causing it to it does not cause much damage on its native hosts of the Manchurian ash and the Chinese ash, its introduction to Europe about 30 years ago has had severe ash species did not evolve with the fungus and therefore have no natural defence against The Woodland Trust You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Associated Press
17-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Dane Technologies and Brain Corp Unveil Dane AiR™ DC, an Autonomous Inventory Scanning Robot for Warehouses, Distribution Centers and Manufacturers
Dane Technologies, a leader in designing and manufacturing autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and power assist solutions, and Brain Corp, the autonomous technology company creating transformative solutions in robotics and AI, today announced the launch of the Dane AiR™ DC, an autonomous mobile robot built to revolutionize inventory management within distribution centers and warehouses. Engineered to deliver inventory visibility with unmatched speed, accuracy, and efficiency, the Dane AiR™ DC provides a smart, scalable solution for inventory management. The manual inventory process used in distribution centers, warehouses, or manufacturing environments can be time-consuming, expensive, and prone to error. The Dane AiR™ DC transforms this manual process into a fully autonomous, AI-powered solution, designed to deliver value in any warehouse. The Dane AiR™ DC delivers faster cycle counts with greater data accuracy, and significantly lower operating costs. 'Inefficient Inventory processes have a direct impact on the bottom line,' said Dan Johnson, CEO of Dane Technologies. 'The Dane AiR™ DC fully automates the inventory process, delivering accurate and timely data, as well as actionable insights. Those insights drive process improvements at the site and potentially throughout the supply chain. Dane AiR DC helps any warehouse increase process efficiencies and lower operating costs. Those savings combine to deliver a very compelling return on investment.' Key Benefits Include: Automated inventory tracking at pallet and case levels for complete inventory visibility Advanced scanning technology with computer vision, RFID, and barcode scanning pallets or items in racks up to 38 feet, as well as bulk storage Barcode reading accuracy of 99.5%+ using best-in-class Cognex technology Simple data integration with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Next-gen autonomous navigation powered by BrainOS® for proven, dependable, and safe autonomous operation in dynamic warehouse spaces Maximized uptime with 10-hour battery run time and fully autonomous 4-hour recharge High-efficiency scanning, covering over 200,000 square feet in under eight hours Accelerated ROI with fast and cost-effective implementation For warehouse and distribution center operators exploring automation, the Dane AiR™ DC offers a seamless, plug-and-play solution—unlike drones, which require specialized infrastructure, have runtime limitations and face flight restrictions, or other robotic solutions that are large, very complex, and have significant operating expenses. Built on the same platform as the Dane AiR™ —the robotic inventory scanning solution for retail—its compact design enables precise navigation in dynamic environments, with minimal disruption to existing workflows. Powered by the next-generation BrainOS® Robotics Platform, which has logged over 20 million autonomous operating hours across more than 40,000 robots, the Dane AiR™ DC delivers the performance, reliability, and scalability required for real-world warehouse operations. 'Warehouses today face mounting pressure to optimize productivity while maintaining accuracy,' said Mark Garczewski, Vice President of Product at Brain Corp. 'The Dane AiR™ DC with BrainOS® brings a new level of digital precision to inventory management, providing visibility and ground truth that empowers teams to work smarter and bridge the gap between the physical and digital supply chain.' Dane Technologies and Brain Corp to Demo Dane AiR™ DC at ProMat 2025 Dane Technologies and Brain Corp will showcase the Dane AiR™ DC at ProMat 2025, taking place March 17-20 at booth N7544. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the autonomous inventory scanning robot in action, and learn how it can streamline warehouse operations, enhance efficiency, and drive smarter inventory management. For more information, please visit here. About Dane Technologies Dane Technologies was founded in 1996 to help retailers address the safety and productivity challenges in their workplace. Dane's first solution automated the process of returning shopping carts to retail stores, delivering dramatically increased efficiency and reducing the risk of injury. Working together with their clients, Dane Technologies has grown from that single product to become one of the most trusted names in ergologistic solutions – serving clients in retail, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, and healthcare environments around the world. About Brain Corp Brain Corp is the global leader in robotic AI software that powers the largest fleet of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating in commercial public spaces. Global OEM partners use the company's cloud-connected platform, BrainOS®, to create scalable, self-driving robots that are used by end customers to clean floors and sense environmental data - turning manual operations into automated workflows. Fortune 500 brands across multiple verticals benefit from the growing portfolio of BrainOS®-powered robots and our industry-leading privacy, safety and efficiency tools that make managing and scaling automation easier. Brain Corp currently powers more than 40,000 AMRs, representing the largest fleet of its kind in the world. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/17/2025 12:21 PM/DISC: 03/17/2025 12:22 PM
