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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Texas Reservoir Map Shows How Water Levels Compare After Floods
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Many reservoirs and lakes in Central and Eastern Texas are near capacity two weeks after floods inundated the region over the Fourth of July weekend, state data shows. Newsweek reached out to the Texas Water Development Board (TWBD) by email for comment. Why It Matters The Lone Star State has battled years of drought that have seen many of its popular reservoirs' water levels plunge to dangerously low levels. In 2023, water levels at Lake Travis became so low they revealed previously hidden pecan groves and a concrete plant. Over Independence Day weekend, torrential rain battered Central Texas, prompting the swift and significant rise of area rivers that brought floods throughout the region that ultimately killed more than 100 people. Nearly two weeks later, the water has worked its way into area lakes and reservoirs across the region. Canyon Lake is seen in Texas Hill Country. Canyon Lake is seen in Texas Hill Country. Jacqueline Cooper/Getty What To Know As of Friday, Texas reservoirs are 80.5 percent full statewide. A map from Water Data for Texas shows dozens of reservoirs across the state and their current water levels. Some of these bodies of water usually hover near or at full capacity, such as Whitney Lake and Grapevine Lake, both of which have not dipped below 99 percent full in the past year. Others, however, have exhibited a significant recovery over the past month. For example, Brady Creek Reservoir in McCulloch County was only 30 percent full a month ago. Now, the reservoir is 100 percent full. Much larger reservoirs, like Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis, also have undergone significant recovery. Lake Buchanan reached full capacity this week, prompting Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) officials to open the floodgates at Buchanan Dam for the first time since 2019 to release water from the reservoir. A month ago, Lake Buchanan was only at 61 percent capacity. Lake Travis water levels have surged 36 feet since July 4, putting the lake at around 88 percent capacity, the highest it's been since spring of 2020. The lake is expected to continue rising to 675 feet over the next few days, an LCRA spokesperson told Newsweek, putting it only 6 feet below full capacity. Despite the vast improvement in reservoirs across the central and eastern parts of the state, reservoirs in Northern and Southern Texas remain parched. Water Data for Texas shows Palo Duro Reservoir in far northern Texas is only 1.2 percent full. Medina Lake west of San Antonio is only 6 percent full, although the level is improved over this time last year, when it was only 2.2 percent full. What People Are Saying A Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) spokesperson told Newsweek: "Levels in Lake Buchanan, one of two water supply reservoirs in the Highland Lakes, will vary depending on a number of factors, including rainfall, evaporation levels and water use by LCRA water customers." CBS Austin meteorologist Avery Tomasco in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday: "Texas droughts end in Texas floods. Two months ago -> today. Our ~5 year drought has been almost entirely erased." Texas droughts end in Texas floods. Two months ago -> today. Our ~5 year drought has been almost entirely erased #atxwx #txwx — Avery Tomasco (@averytomascowx) July 17, 2025 What Happens Next? Some reservoirs in Texas are expected to continue rising as water releases, such as that from Lake Buchanan, flows downstream. Others, however, are more dependent on factors such as the weather and water usage throughout the summer.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indo-French next-generation fighter engine collab gets minimum thrust
The defence ministry has recommended a collaboration with France to develop next-generation fighter jet engines, marking a breakthrough for the mega project that will bring advanced manufacturing and design technologies and is a key step towards self-reliance. Sources said after a consultative process, which included feedback from stakeholders and a technical committee that went deep into all aspects of fighter jet engine manufacturing, a decision has been taken to recommend a collaboration with France, as the proposal was found to be more beneficial for India. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Finance Project Management Product Management Artificial Intelligence CXO MBA MCA Design Thinking Degree Data Analytics Operations Management Public Policy Digital Marketing Technology Cybersecurity others Healthcare Data Science healthcare Management PGDM Others Leadership Data Science Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Fintech & Blockchain India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta SEPO - IIMC CFO India Starts on undefined Get Details Under the ₹61,000 crore project, India will jointly develop a 120kn fighter jet engine that will be used for future platforms, including the advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA). Defence minister Rajnath Singh has been a key driver behind plans to develop an indigenous fighter engine and its manufacturing ecosystem in India. The ministry evaluated offers from France's Safran and UK's Rolls Royce, with experts going into the technical aspects as well as potential costs. The French offer, with complete technology transfer, had also been made earlier, with Safran suggesting a roadmap that would match the development timeframe of AMCA. As things stand, the first batch of AMCA may need to be fitted with US-made GE 414 engines, while efforts will go on parallelly to develop an indigenous power plant. An engine is at the very core of a fighter aircraft and few nations around the world have mastered the technology. By conservative estimates, India will require well over 250 next-generation engines in the coming decade. At present, all Indian fighter jets are powered by foreign-origin engines. A significant cost of a fighter goes towards engine and its maintenance. India has made efforts to develop its own engine under project Kaveri but it could not lead to a conclusion as the engine was not found to generate adequate thrust. A derivative of the Kaveri is now being developed to power unmanned combat aerial vehicles. India is also in talks for technology transfer with the US for the GE414 INS6 engine that will be used to power the Mk2 version of light combat aircraft. Negotiations have not yet been concluded, with India looking for over 80% tech transfer including coating for the hot end of the engine as well as crystal blades and laser drilling tech.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Cyberport "AI x Data Forum" Concludes Successfully Joining Hands with Industry to Drive AI and Data Innovation and Unlock New Value for Enterprises
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 July 2025 - Cyberport successfully hosted the "AI x Data Forum" today. Centered on the theme "AI in Action, Data at the Core: Unlocking Infinite Potential", the forum brought together over 450 participants from government, finance, innovation and technology, cybersecurity sector, and academia to explore innovative artificial intelligence and data-driven strategies and practical experiences. During the forum, Cyberport, the Canton Data Exchange and China Unicom Global signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The three parties will jointly promote and implement a "Mainland incubation, Hong Kong deployment" collaboration model, introducing mature data application scenarios and enterprises from Mainland China into Hong Kong. The collaboration covers areas such as financial risk management, healthcare, cross-border trade, and the low-altitude economy, and will provide technology platforms and compliance support. These efforts will help enterprises expand into both local and overseas markets, while jointly organizing incubation, investment promotion, and exchange activities, further strengthening Hong Kong's position as a demonstration hub for data applications. Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry delivered the opening remarks at the forum and stated "Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a major engine for global economic growth, with data as its essential driving force. The two elements are complementary. This year, the HKSAR Government has developed AI as a core industry for Hong Kong, aiming for all sectors to focus on its development and spearhead a new wave of economic growth for the city. The Government will fully leverage Hong Kong's edges as an international data hub, encouraging the industry to pursue innovation and breakthroughs in AI. With unique advantages under the 'One Country, Two Systems' principle, Hong Kong is well positioned to serve as a vital base for AI development, both locally and across the Greater Bay Area, enabling AI and data to create broader and more positive value in the region." In his welcoming speech, Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, stated "Data is the cornerstone of the digital economy, driving the transformation of smart cities and serving as a vital foundation for AI development. Cyberport is dedicated to building a diverse innovation and technology ecosystem, fostering the safe, efficient, and compliant growth of AI and data applications through cross-sector collaboration. Our partnership with the Canton Data Exchange and China Unicom Global represents a significant milestone in promoting collaborative development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong data industry. Cyberport will continue to serve as Hong Kong's digital tech hub and AI accelerator, harnessing innovative technologies to drive economic transformation and reinforce Hong Kong's status as a global hub for innovation and data." The Leaders Dialogue sessions moderated by Dr. Crystal Fok, Director of AI Applications at Cyberport, brought together representatives from various organizations, including the Hong Kong Police Force, the Spatial Data Office, Canton Data Exchange, and China Unicom Global. The panel engaged in an in-depth discussion on advancing data security and improving the transparency of cloud data flows, providing fresh perspectives to organizational data management strategies. During the discussion, experts shared valuable insights in promoting data security and data application and ensuring compliance. Initiatives included developing platforms with multilingual and context-aware capabilities to enhance service quality and continually reviewing and enhancing system security to ensure a safe and compliant flow of information. The panel also underscored that the establishment of compliant and scalable data platforms will facilitate cross-sector collaboration and industry co-creation, helping smart enterprises seize new opportunities and achieve high-quality growth. As Hong Kong's digital tech hub and AI accelerator, Cyberport is committed to building a responsible and trustworthy AI ecosystem in collaboration with various sectors. Last year, Cyberport launched Hong Kong's largest Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre (AISC) and established an AI Lab to provide comprehensive support to start-ups from research and development to market entry, creating a valuable platform for technology demonstration and commercial application. Additionally, the HKSAR Government allocated HK$3 billion to launch the three year Artificial Intelligence Subsidy Scheme (AISS) through Cyberport, which has received approximately 20 applications. As of the end of June this year, the committee has approved nearly 10 projects covering areas such as local large language models, new materials, synthetic biology, and medical large models, with total grants of about HK$300 million. Since January, approved projects have gradually begun utilising the AISC, with more than 90% of its computing capacity now in use. With the completion of Cyberport 5 expected for this year, the new building will be equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a dedicated, Tier-III+ standard sustainable data centre. Together with the adjacent AISC and the Hong Kong Internet Exchange (HKIX), the new facility will create a high-performance technology corridor. This will provide stronger and highly reliable data storage and computing support for industry, academia, and government, accelerating digital transformation across industries. Currently, Cyberport is home to more than 400 start-ups focusing on AI and data science, and has attracted several leading AI enterprises. Cyberport has fostered strategic partnerships with major technology leaders, expanding support for start-ups while advancing talent cultivation, R&D, and technology adoption, driving Hong Kong's evolution into an International AI and innovation hub. Hashtag: #Cyberport #AIxDataForum The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Hong Kong Cyberport Wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Cyberport is Hong Kong's digital tech hub and AI accelerator, with a vision to empower industry digitalisation and intelligent transformation, to promote digital economy and AI development, and to foster Hong Kong to be an international AI, innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Cyberport gathers over 2,200 companies, including 5 listed companies and 7 unicorns. One-third of onsite companies' founders come from 26 countries and regions, while Cyberport companies have expanded to over 35 global markets. Cyberport, with Hong Kong's largest AI Supercomputing Centre and AI Lab as the engine, has been building the AI ecosystem with industry-leading AI companies and around 400 AI and data science start-ups. Through development of tech clusters, namely AI, data science, blockchain and cybersecurity, Cyberport empowers industries across smart city and government, banking and finance, digital entertainment, culture and tourism, healthcare, education and training, property management, construction, transportation and logistics, green environment and more, while hosting Hong Kong's largest FinTech community. Commissioned by the HKSAR Government, Cyberport has implemented proof-of-concept and sandbox schemes, subsidisation for digital tech adoption, industry tech training and start-up incubation, to drive technology R&D, translation and commercialisation, thus propelling digital transformation and intelligent upgrade across industry and society. Also as Hong Kong's key incubator, Cyberport supports entrepreneurs with funding and office space, extensive networks of enterprises, investors, technology corporations and professional services for business growth and expansion to Mainland China and overseas markets, all-round facilitation for landing in Hong Kong, talent attraction and cultivation, ready as a launchpad to take start-ups in any stages of development to the next level. For more information, please visit Cyberport
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DataGlobal Hub Unveils GDAI 2025 Tracks: The World's Largest Virtual Data & AI Conference Is Here
The Forbes of Data, Tech, and AI PHOENIX, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a world being redefined by intelligent systems, automation, and generative algorithms, DataGlobal Hub invites you to the Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference (GDAI) 2025, the world's largest gathering of top AI speakers, industry leaders, founders, and data professionals from around the globe. As a trusted voice in the data, AI, and tech industry, DataGlobal Hub is poised to host one of the most consequential conversations of the decade. Themed "AI, Data, and the Future of Innovation", the conference will explore the transformative power of emerging technologies. The conference is set to unlock AI's power for business and innovation, GDAI 2025 is intelligently structured into three immersive tracks designed to address the multifaceted challenges and opportunities of our data-driven era: Track 1: AI & Data Innovation Breakthroughs are happening daily. In this track, speakers will explore the latest advancements in large language models, AI engineering, and generative systems from real-world deployments to experimental frontiers. Learn how AI is powering new tools, reshaping creative workflows, and unlocking unprecedented potential in product development and enterprise efficiency. Uncovering transformative innovations. Take a front-row seat in shaping the future of intelligent systems by being part of GDAI 2025. Track 2: Enterprise Data Strategy & Leadership As data becomes the new currency of enterprise competitiveness, speakers would address the urgent need for robust governance, ethical frameworks, ROI modeling, monetization strategies, and how it can contribute positively to making decisions, offering business leaders actionable insights into how data can empower smarter decisions, improve efficiency, and drive measurable outcomes. Executive attendees will gain the insights to lead with confidence in a shifting regulatory and market landscape. This track will delve into strategic blueprints that align data stewardship with real business outcomes. Track 3: The Future of Work & AI in Society From workplace automation to creative reinvention, AI is reshaping how we live and work. This track convenes global thought leaders to discuss AI regulation, workforce transformation, and the socioeconomic shifts shaping tomorrow's labor and innovation markets. Equipping attendees with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in this evolving digital and societal landscape. Speakers would also engage in discussion about equity, ethics, and opportunity in the age of intelligent Highlights Global keynote sessions from top voices in AI, policy, and business Breakout panels and intimate fireside chats Cutting-edge live demos from frontier tech startups Workshops & masterclasses with hands-on skill-building Virtual networking with top-tier professionals and investors Be More Than Just a Spectator GDAI 2025 is your gateway to the future of intelligent technology. With each track offering a deep dive into the forces shaping tomorrow's enterprise, society, and innovation landscape, this is where ideas ignite, leaders converge, and the future begins. Secure your spot today. Visit Date: August 22nd -24th, 2025 DataGlobal Hub's Interactive AI Workshop at Kiln Gilbert On Thursday, July 10th, 2025 DataGlobal Hub hosted a high-impact AI workshop at Kiln Gilbert in Arizona, drawing entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals eager to explore real-world AI applications for business growth. The event featured keynote insights from Dr. Usha Jagannathan "From Risk to Reward: A Responsible Playbook for Secure Business Growth", as well as sessions by Cliff Pierre "Creating Faceless Content using Al and YouTube Mone", Justin Lewis, COO & Co-founder of DataGlobal Hub, "Al in Entertainment & Media: Adapt or Get Left Behind", and Mojeed Abisiga, The CEO & Co-founder of DataGlobal Hub "The $30OK Question: How Prompt Engineering is Creating the New Business Elite". Attendees enjoyed hands-on learning, vibrant networking, and fresh perspectives in a collaborative setting underscoring DataGlobal Hub's commitment to making AI accessible, practical, and transformative for DataGlobal Hub DataGlobal Hub is a global media organization dedicated to advancing data literacy and AI awareness through compelling content, thought leadership, and world-class events. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to thrive in an AI-driven world by connecting them with the right tools, stories, and communities. Call to Action We invite speakers, organizations, students, enthusiasts, and professional to be part of this global conversation. Explore conference sessions: Registration: Secure your spot now: Learn More About DataGlobal Hub: Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: X (Twitter): Media Contact Company Name: DataGlobal Hub Website: Contact Person: Mojeed Abisiga, CEO Email: editor1@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
The National
15-07-2025
- Health
- The National
Dog bites four times more likely in deprives areas finds study
Conducted by the Social Science and Natural Science departments of the University of Stirling, researchers say the findings should be a wake-up call for policymakers at a time of rising incidents of dog bites and strikes (DBS). They suggest that prevention strategies should focus more on addressing social inequities rather than criminalisation. Lead author Dr Jade Hooper of the University of Stirling's Social Science faculty said 'The significant social inequalities we uncovered are worrying. The implications are particularly strong for Scotland, which has among the most pronounced health inequalities in the UK and Western Europe. 'This study should be a wake-up call for policymakers and we urge a fundamental shift in public health strategy surrounding dog bites and strikes. 'It's important that we recognise the wider pressures families may be facing, including financial stress, limited access to behavioural advice and support, and the challenge of safely managing dogs and children in busy households, particularly where adults may be juggling multiple responsibilities. 'Multiple agencies need to come together, across local government, police, health services and animal welfare organisations, and prevention measures should be compassion-focused and family-centred, involving professionals such as social workers, health visitors and schools.' The research findings show that the number of emergency hospital admissions due to dog bites in Scotland almost quadrupled between 1997/98 and 2023/24, with 300 and 1,105 admissions respectively, according to Public Health Scotland. The study comprises data from 59,111 NHS Scotland health records including NHS 24, hospital admission and Accident and Emergency (A&E) Data between 2007 and 2019. It study also includes data from the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, which measures area-based deprivation in Scotland using data on income, employment, health, education, access to services, crime and housing. DBS can mean either dog bites or strikes. Strikes are classed as non-dog bite related injuries such as being pulled, knocked over or scratched by a dog. Among the highest rates of incidents were local authorities with a higher proportion of deprived areas, such as West Dunbartonshire, North Ayrshire and Glasgow City. However, the researchers note that even local authorities not generally seen as deprived can contain smaller pockets of deprivation where additional support may be needed. The rate of DBS was highest among children aged one to nine, and the most common place for dog bite incidents to take place was in the home, according to the study. Rates for children remained relatively stable over the 13 years, while rates for adults increased. The study found a rise in A&E attendances and hospital admissions, while the rates of NHS 24 calls remained relatively stable. There was a clear social gradient across all three health datasets, with income, employment, health and education found to be the driving socio-economic factors for DBS incidents in Scotland. The rate of hospital admissions was 3.9 times higher for individuals living in the most deprived areas, compared to the least deprived; the rate of NHS 24 calls was 2.5 times higher; and A&E attendances were 2.4 times higher. There was variation in rates of incidents depending on the type of health records. Midlothian came top for NHS 24 calls, West Lothian showed the highest rates for hospital admission records related to DBS, while West Dunbartonshire showed the most A&E attendances. Researchers pointed out, however, that surges in data could be partly due to improvements in data collection over the 13 years, particularly in certain health boards.
