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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Bracing for the heat: Santa Rosa announces wildfire season has begun
The Brief The Santa Rosa Fire Department on Monday announced the start of the city's wildfire season. The department will begin conducting weed abatement inspections to ensure properties are defensible against wildfires. SANTA ROSA, Calif. - On the heels of a 20-acre grass fire that threatened an RV encampment, the Santa Rosa Fire Department on Monday announced the official start of fire season in the region. In an effort to prevent more destructive fires in the months to come, the department will, in the next two weeks, begin conducting weed abatement inspections at properties throughout the city. Paul Lowenthal, the SRFD Fire Marshal, said he hopes announcing the start of fire season will help residents better prepare themselves and their homes. "We've seen really significant compliance, especially what's here locally. When you look at the Tubbs, Nuns, Glass and Kincade fires that either burned through the city or directly impacted the city and threatened the city, people have changed their behaviors," Paul Lowenthal, Fire Marshal with the Santa Rosa Fire Department, told KTVU. "We've seen an increase with compliance with weed abatement, compliance with defensible space and compliance with overall vegetation management, ultimately making our community safer." The department's weed abatement inspections are part of the city's vegetation management program, which requires property owners to maintain fire-defensible space around a structure. The ordinance requires grass to be cut to four inches or less, as well as the removal of dead plants, grass and weeds, maintaining trees so that no portion is closer than 10 feet from the chimney opening of a neighboring property, and removing the branches of trees up to 10 feet from the ground. Big picture view Santa Rosa has experienced or been threatened by several notable wildfires in recent years, including the Tubbs Fire, the fourth-most destructive blaze in California's history. That fire, which burned in October 2017, destroyed over 36,000 acres in Napa and Sonoma Counties. The Bay Area's wildfire season, as stated by the Western Fire Chief's Association, an organization made of the leadership of firefighting organizations across the western United States, starts in June and can run through November. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, climate change has caused the national window for wildfire season to peak earlier in the year. Between 2003 and 2021, fire season peaked in July, whereas between 1984 and 2002, most wildfires occurred in August. The impact of climate change on wildfires is becoming more and more evident. Two of the most destructive blazes in California's history swept through Southern California in January of this year, well outside the window of the region's wildfire season, May through October. The research organization World Weather Attribution, which studies the influence of climate change on extreme weather events, found that human-caused global warming made the conditions that drove those fires 35% more likely.
The 42
a day ago
- Sport
- The 42
Derry and Galway maintain hope of advancing from group of death after thrilling draw
Derry 2-20 Galway 4-14 Michael McMullan reports from Celtic Park DERRY AND GALWAY have given themselves a chance of advancing from the group of death after their draw on Sunday afternoon in Celtic Park. A late Conor Doherty point settled the game after Matthew Tierney hit a fourth Galway goal. It's the second time they've drawn this season with Derry making a spirited comeback in the February league game which they'd have won but for a John Daly block in the last play to deny Ethan Doherty a winner. Galway were the only team not to have beaten Derry on their way to relegation but both sides now have two weeks to prepare for their final throw of the dice in a bid to emerge from the 'group of death'. Galway were against the wind in the first half and Sam O'Neill kicked the opening score before Brendan Rogers landed a two-pointer for Derry. Conroy levelled before Derry pushed ahead with points from Glass and McGuigan. Derry were playing like a team with their season on the line, aggressive on the Galway kick-out. The visitors hit the front when Finnerty forced the ball over the line in a goalmouth scramble but it was Derry who hit back immediately. Baker made the run from defence, passing to Loughlin with Glass finishing at the far post. Cassidy and McGuigan (free) kicked two-point scores as Derry pushed 1-8 to 1-3 ahead. Finnerty replied with a Galway score before Walsh pushed inside McEvoy to bag a second Galway goal. Derry finished with a flourish with Loughlin and McFaul kicking Derry into a 1-11 to 2-6 interval lead. John Maher and Niall Toner (free) exchanged points before Connor Gleeson made a brilliant save to deny Paul Cassidy. Glass kicked the 45 for a 1-13 to 2-7 lead. Glass with Loughlin then made it a five-point lead in the 49th minute as the home side began to creep into a position of control. Substitute Lachlan Murray then created a goal for Loughlin with his first touch from a Derry kickout. Advertisement Cooke kicked a two-point score with his first touch with Glass winning the next kick out and Cassidy hitting a response. Derry breathed a sigh of relied when a Finnerty shot for a point which whizzed wide and they needed McKinless to touch a Seán Kelly shot over the bar. Finnerty punished a kickout to score and it was a five-point game again with 12 minutes to go. There was also a Cooke fisted effort that flashed wide. Galway hit back with a goal. A questionable sideline ball went Galway's way and when Finnerty squared the pass and Tierney bagged their third goal. Derry failed to kill off the game and when Tierney hit the game's last goal, Doherty levelled the game with the last kick. With Dublin hosting All-Ireland champions Armagh in Croke Park, there will still be more twists ahead of the third round of games in a fortnight's time. Scorers for Derry: Conor Glass 1-3 (1 45), Niall Loughlin 1-2, Shane McGuigan 0-4 (2tp), Brendan Rogers, Paul Cassidy 0-3 (1tp) each, Lachlan Murray 0-2, Conor Doherty, Niall Toner (f) and Ciaran McFaul 0-1 each Scorers Galway: Matthew Tierney 2-0, Robert Finnerty 1-3 (1f), Shane Walsh 1-1 (f), Peter Cooke (tp), Matthew Costello 0-2 each, Sam O'Neill, Damien Comer (m), John Maher, Paul Conroy, Céin D'Arcy and Seán Kelly 0-1 each Derry 1 Ben McKinless (Ballinderry) 2 Diarmuid Baker (Steelstown), 3 Eoin McEvoy (Magherafelt), 4 Patrick McGurk (Lavey) 5 Conor Doherty (Newbridge), 6 Paudi McGrogan (Newbridge), 20 Dan Higgins (Magherafelt) 8 Conor Glass (Glen), 9 Brendan Rogers (Slaughtneil) 10 Ethan Doherty (Glen), 11 Paul Cassidy (Bellaghy), 12 Ciaran McFaul (Glen) 13 Shane McGuigan (Slaughtneil), 17 Niall Loughlin (Greenlough) 15 Niall Toner (Lavey) Subs: 23 Lachlan Murray (Desertmartin) for E Doherty (INJ 44), 7 Ruairí Forbes (Ballinderry) for McGurk (57) 14 Anton Tohill (Swatragh) for Loughlin (60) 10 Ethan Doherty (Glen) for Toner (63) Galway 1 Connor Gleeson (Dunmore MacHales) 2 Johnny McGrath (Caherlistrane), 3 Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin (Oileáin Árann), 4 Jack Glynn (Claregalway) 5 Dylan McHugh (Corofin), 6 Seán Kelly (Maigh Cuilinn), 7 Liam Silke (Corofin) 8 Paul Conroy (St James'), 9 John Maher (Salthill Knocknacarra) 10 Matthew Thompson (Salthill Knocknacarra), 11 Cillian McDaid (Monivea Abbey), 21 Sam O'Neill (St James') 13 Matthew Tierney (Oughterard), 14 Rob Finnerty (Salthill Knocknacarra), 15 Shane Walsh (Kilmacud Crokes) Subs: 12 Céin D'Arcy (Ballyboden St Enda's) for O'Neill (19) 22 Peter Cooke (Maigh Cuilinn) for McDaid (50) 26 Damien Comer (Annaghdown) for Conroy (50) 23 John Daly (Mountbellew Moylough) for Walsh (60) 19 Kieran Molloy (Corofin) for McHugh (64) 24 Johnny Heaney (Killannin) for Ó Maoilchiaráin (67) Referee: Niall Cullen (Fermanagh)
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Red flags for US higher education: SEVIS data shows decline in international student enrolments
Decline in international student enrolments threatens US higher education Recent analysis of data from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) has raised alarm bells regarding international student enrolments in the US for the 2024/25 academic year. According to the data, enrolments have dropped by 11% from March 2024 to March 2025, resulting in a loss of approximately $4 billion in economic impact. This decline comes despite earlier reports from the Institute of International Education (IIE), which indicated a 3% increase in enrolments for Fall 2024. Experts suggest that the decline can be attributed to a combination of rising visa refusal rates, changing international student preferences, and evolving political conditions under the US administration. As reported by ICEF, Chris Glass, a higher education expert at Boston College, highlights that the situation is exacerbated by tightening US immigration policies, including anticipated travel restrictions under President Trump's administration. Trump's Policies Stir Uncertainty The Trump administration's aggressive stance on higher education, often dubbed a 'war on universities,' has heightened fears among international students. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Policies such as visa revocations—hundreds of student visas were canceled in early 2025—and threats to cut federal funding for non-compliant institutions have created a chilling effect. For instance, Harvard University faced a temporary halt in its ability to enroll international students, impacting roughly 25% of its student body, before a federal judge intervened. The administration's actions, including freezing $2.2 billion in Harvard's federal grants, have raised concerns about financial stability for tuition-dependent colleges. Major declines from key markets The SEVIS data reveals significant drops in international student numbers from several key countries, most notably India. Between March 2024 and March 2025, enrolments from India fell by 28%, a sharp reversal of previous growth trends. Mr. Glass, as quoted by ICEF, explained that Indian students are particularly drawn to US graduate STEM programs, and the declining enrolments are linked to visa refusals, affordability issues, and negative perceptions of US policies. Another worrying trend is the 20.5% drop in foreign enrolments in master's programs, especially within the STEM fields. "International graduate students aren't supplemental income — they're critical scientific infrastructure," said Mr. Glass. "They don't merely augment American scientific leadership — in many critical domains, they constitute it," he added. The decrease in master's-level enrolments could have long-term consequences for the US's standing in global research and technological development. Country March 24 March 25 Change % Change China 255,146 263,510 +8,364 3.28% India 354,295 255,442 -98,853 -27.90% South Korea 46,243 47,928 +1,685 3.64% Canada 33,455 32,201 -1,254 -3.75% Brazil 32,992 28,410 -4,582 -13.89% Nigeria 23,433 19,685 -3,748 -15.99% Source: Chris Glass Decline in doctoral programs The downturn is also felt in doctoral programs. As reported by ICEF, the number of international doctoral students has fallen slightly from 175,657 in March 2024 to 167,689 in March 2025. This marks a shift from steady growth in previous years. The following table illustrates the number of international students in doctoral programs over the last decade: Year Number of Doctoral Students Year Number of Doctoral Students April 2014 129,394 February 2015 135,651 March 2016 138,487 March 2017 142,808 March 2018 149,046 March 2019 153,271 January 2020 161,192 March 2021 153,764 May 2022 162,231 March 2023 168,045 March 2024 175,657 March 2025 167,689 Source: SEVIS Data Mapping Tool Visa refusals and policy changes As quoted by ICEF, Mr. Glass emphasizes that the rising visa refusal rates and delays in visa processing are major contributors to the decline. He further adds, "These factors, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding US immigration policies, are pushing international students towards other destinations like Canada and the UK." The situation is exacerbated by stories of mistreatment of international students, including reports of ICE detaining students involved in protests, which has heightened fears among prospective students. The impact of US policies is clear, with Mr. Glass warning, "We don't need to wait for November to see the warning signs. The data on the dashboard are flashing red before our eyes," as quoted by ICEF. Financial Fallout for US Colleges International students, who often pay full tuition, contributed $43.8 billion to the US economy in 2023-24, supporting over 378,000 jobs. However, with 42% of prospective international students reconsidering US study due to visa restrictions and safety concerns, colleges face significant revenue losses. A survey by IDP Education noted that only 48% of Indian students and 27% of Chinese students view studying in the US positively, reflecting a sharp decline in confidence from key markets. Public research universities, which rely on international tuition to offset declining state funding, are particularly vulnerable. Global Competition Intensifies As the US grapples with these challenges, competitors like Canada, Australia, and the UK are capitalizing on the shift. Sweden saw a 37% surge in student interest, while Finland and Singapore reported increases of 36% and 30%, respectively. These countries offer more welcoming visa policies and stable political environments, drawing students away from the US. The IIE warns that continued policy hostility could jeopardize America's academic and economic strength, as international students like Ma Tianyu, a computer science student from China, weigh safer alternatives abroad despite the allure of US programs. Long-term implications for US higher education The decline in international student enrolments could lead to far-reaching consequences for US higher education. As reported by ICEF, government funding for research in scientific fields has already been significantly reduced, including a 78% budget cut for the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). This, Mr. Glass notes, could severely impact the ability of US universities to sustain their leadership in global scientific research. 'International students are the backbone of many research labs,' Mr. Glass warned. "Without them, the US risks falling behind in fields like artificial intelligence and renewable energy." The future of US higher education, as it struggles with these enrolment declines, remains uncertain. Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
MSU football is latest power four program to offer 2028 OL Tervon Glass of Danville, Va.
MSU football is latest power four program to offer 2028 OL Tervon Glass of Danville, Va. Michigan State football has extended an offer to an offensive lineman prospect from Virginia in the 2028 class. Tervon Glass of Danville, Va. announced last week that he's received an offer from the Spartans. Glass made the offer known by posting on his social media X account. Glass is an unranked interior offensive lineman prospect in the 2028 class. He is listed at 6-foot-4 and 315 pounds, and plays for George Washington High. Michigan State is one of more than five schools to extend an offer to Glass, according to 247Sports. He also holds offers from Kentucky, Louisville, SMU, Syracuse and Liberty. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Sorry, Google and OpenAI: The future of AI hardware remains murky
2026 may still be more than seven months away, but it's already shaping up as the year of consumer AI hardware. Or at least the year of a flurry of high-stakes attempts to put generative AI at the heart of new kinds of devices—several of which were in the news this week. In rural Texas, where Elon Musk lives, his DOGE cuts are devastating local residents Trump's budget bill touts 'no tax on overtime.' But he just made it harder for millions to earn overtime in the first place Tesla's Cybertruck is officially a flop Let's review. On Tuesday, at its I/O developer conference keynote, Google demonstrated smart glasses powered by its Android XR platform and announced that eyewear makers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster would be selling products based on it. The next day, OpenAI unveiled its $6.5 billion acquisition of Jony Ive's startup IO, which will put the Apple design legend at the center of the ChatGPT maker's quest to build devices around its AI. And on Thursday, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple hopes to release its own Siri-enhanced smart glasses. In theory, all these players may have products on the market by the end of next year. What I didn't get from these developments was any new degree of confidence that anyone has figured out how to produce AI gadgets that vast numbers of real people will find indispensable. When and how that could happen remains murky—in certain respects, more than ever. To be fair, none of this week's news involved products that are ready to be judged in full. Only Google has something ready to demonstrate in public at all: Here's Janko Roettgers's report on his I/O experience with prototype Android XR glasses built by Samsung. That the company has already made a fair amount of progress is only fitting given that Android XR scratches the same itch the company has had since it unveiled its ill-fated Google Glass a dozen years ago. It's just that the available technologies—including Google's Gemini LLM—have come a long, long way. Unlike the weird, downright alien-looking Glass, Google's Android XR prototype resembles a slightly chunky pair of conventional glasses. It uses a conversational voice interface and a transparent mini-display that floats on your view of your surroundings. Google says that shipping products will have 'all-day' battery life, a claim, vague though it is, that Glass could never make. But some of the usage scenarios that the company is showing off, such as real-time translation and mapping directions, are the same ones it once envisioned Glass enabling. The market's rejection of Glass was so resounding that one of the few things people remember about the product is that its fans were seen as creepy, privacy-invading glassholes. Enough has happened since then—including the success of Meta's smart Ray-Bans—that Android XR eyewear surely has a far better shot at acceptance. But as demoed at I/O, the floating screen came off as a roadblock between the user and the real world. Worst case, it might simply be a new, frictionless form of screen addiction that further distracts us from human contact. Meanwhile, the video announcement of OpenAI and IO's merger was as polished as a Jony Ive-designed product—San Francisco has rarely looked so invitingly lustrous—but didn't even try to offer details about their work in progress. Altman and Ive smothered each other in praise and talked about reinventing computing. Absent any specifics, Altman's assessment of one of Ive's prototypes ('The coolest piece of technology that the world will have ever seen') sounded like runaway enthusiasm at best and Barnumesque puffery at worst. Reporting on an OpenAI staff meeting regarding the news, The Wall Street Journal's Berber Jin provided some additional tidbits about the OpenAI device. Mostly, they involved what it isn't—such as a phone or glasses. It might not even be a wearable, at least on a full-time basis: According to Jin, the product will be 'able to rest in one's pocket or on one's desk' and complement an iPhone and MacBook Pro without supplanting them. Whatever this thing is, Jin cites Altman predicting that it will sell 100 million units faster than any product before it. In 2007, by contrast, Apple forecast selling a more modest 10 million iPhones in the phone's first full year on the market—a challenging goal at the time, though the company surpassed it. Now, discounting the possibility of something transformative emerging from OpenAI-IO would be foolish. Ive, after all, may have played a leading role in creating more landmark tech products than anyone else alive. Altman runs the company that gave us the most significant one of the past decade. But Ive rhapsodizing over their working relationship in the video isn't any more promising a sign than him rhapsodizing over the $10,000 solid gold Apple Watch was in 2015. And Altman, the biggest investor in Humane's doomed AI Pin, doesn't seem to have learned one of the most obvious lessons of that fiasco: Until you have a product in the market, it's better to tamp down expectations than stoke them. You can't accuse Apple of hyping any smart glasses it might release in 2026. It hasn't publicly acknowledged their existence, and won't until their arrival is much closer. If anything, the company may be hypersensitive to the downsides of premature promotion. Almost a year ago, it began trumpeting a new AI-infused version of Siri—one it clearly didn't have working at the time, and still hasn't released. After that embarrassing mishap, silencing the skeptics will require shipping stuff, not previewing what might be ahead. Even companies that aren't presently trying to earn back their AI cred should take note and avoid repeating Apple's mistake. I do believe AI demands that we rethink how computers work from the ground up. I also hope the smartphone doesn't turn out to be the last must-have device, because if it were, that would be awfully boring. Maybe the best metric of success is hitting Apple's 10-million-units-per-year goal for the original iPhone—which, perhaps coincidentally, is the same one set by EssilorLuxottica, the manufacturer of Meta's smart Ray-Bans. If anything released next year gets there, it might be the landmark AI gizmo we haven't yet seen. And if nothing does, we can safely declare that 2026 wasn't the year of consumer AI hardware after all. You've been reading Plugged In, Fast Company's weekly tech newsletter from me, global technology editor Harry McCracken. If a friend or colleague forwarded this edition to you—or if you're reading it on can check out previous issues and sign up to get it yourself every Friday morning. I love hearing from you: Ping me at hmccracken@ with your feedback and ideas for future newsletters. 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