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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
How the Iowa State University days helped Tyrese Haliburton become an exceptional NBA star?
Tyrese Haliburton via Instagram Indiana Pacers' talented point guard Tyrese Haliburton made headlines recently for all the great reasons. The 25-year-old young and athletic NBA star went on to divert all the spotlight towards himself after dominating the New York Knicks with his exceptional performance during the recent playoffs. With the buzz around Haliburton after his terrific performance in the final round of the NBA Eastern Conference, here is everything you need to know about his stint with Iowa State University, where he represented the Iowa State Cyclones. Everything you need to know about Tyrese Haliburton's college life at Iowa State With the Indiana Pacers defeating the New York Knicks in the recent NBA Eastern Conference playoffs, one of the most prominent names that went on to divert the attention of the world was none other than Tyrese Haliburton, but what exactly led to the making of this superstar? During his stint with Iowa State University, he was polished into a great basketball athlete while representing the Iowa State Cyclones. Tyrese Haliburton's HISTORIC TRIPLE-DOUBLE vs Knicks! | May 27, 2025 Tyrese Haliburton was a part of Iowa State University back in 2018. Despite being on a lower rank, he went on to become a full-time starter, which not only added depth to the roster of the Iowa State Cyclones. Statistically, within the restricted opportunities with the Iowa State Cyclones, he went on to post 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals per game and 3.6 assists Reportedly, Haliburton appeared in a single NCAA Tournament only, but the Cyclones were defeated by Ohio State in 2019. For the Pacers star his initial days with the Cyclones was only limited to 22-matches The young point guard clearly proved his worth in the Indiana Pacers roster, and the much-needed contribution on the score list only added to his value in the team. After overcoming an on-and-off second half, the Pacers gradually made their way to the spotlight. Tyrese Haliburton is only 25, and with the kind of spark he has shown against the New York Knicks during the recent playoffs is bound to take his place on the list of NBA icons in the basketball world. Also Read: Tyrese Haliburton and girlfriend Jade Jones'' relationship timeline: Recapping key moments of Indiana Pacers' college romance Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Iowa State University president signs statement calling for national investment in R&D
Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen joined other university and business leaders in calling for national investment in research and development. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa State University leadership has joined universities, companies and other organizations across the U.S. in calling for the Trump administration to further invest in national research and development and ensure the country's future as a talent pipeline and innovation powerhouse. ISU President Wendy Wintersteen last week signed a written statement penned by the Council on Competitiveness, a nonprofit organization with the mission of enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace, asking President Donald Trump and Congress to support a 'renewed call to action' to strengthen domestic innovation and production capabilities. The statement includes recommendations for transforming American innovation by investing in research and new technologies, strengthening partnerships and attracting global talent. ISU spokesperson Angie Hunt said Wintersteen decided to sign the statement to support investment in research and development. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX 'Investing in innovation is vital for developing new cutting-edge technologies that fuel our economy and keep our state and country competitive,' Hunt said. 'Iowa State is a trusted partner for innovative and proactive solutions, and President Wintersteen understands the value of working collaboratively with industry and government to meet societal needs.' Other universities whose leaders signed onto the statement include the University of South Carolina, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of California Davis and San Diego, the University of Arizona, the University at Buffalo, Boston University, Boise State University, the University of Nebraska and Illinois systems, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Idaho State University, Ohio State University, the University of Maryland, the University of Memphis, the University of Colorado Boulder, Vanderbilt University and the University of Wyoming. Gallup and PepsiCo were also featured on the list of 50 Council on Competitiveness members who signed the statement, as well as the American Federation of Teachers. The statement named China as the U.S.'s biggest competitor in its nearly 250-year history, and said the country 'aims to rewrite the rules of the global economy, control emerging 'dual-use' technologies, and dominate the strategic industries of the future.' One of the recommendations included in the statement is for the U.S. to 'invest at scale' in dual-use technologies like advanced materials, AI, biotechnology, precision agriculture, semiconductors and more. It also recommends enhancing statecraft for critical technologies and implementing a new National Defense Education Act to grow the number of Americans with some level of STEM degree. 'To achieve President Trump's vision of a Golden Age of American Innovation, we must strengthen our innovation system by reinvesting in the research partnerships and innovation infrastructure that have made the United States the global leader in turning knowledge and ideas into commercial value and societal impact,' the statement said. Increased and expanded partnerships are also recommended in the statement, from those between research universities, the business sector and the government to international allies, as well as bringing research and development investment up to 2% of the U.S. GDP and maintaining efforts to recruit and retain global talent while following research security protocols. R&D funding at the federal level as a part of the total GDP used to sit at more than 2% in the 1960s, according to the statement, but has dropped to the current .7%. Actions taken by Trump and his administration have gone against what the organization is recommending, including revoking international student SEVIS statuses and visas and, most recently, halting the scheduling of new visa interviews for international students until new guidelines relating to social media are available, the Associated Press reported. Cutting funding to science agency budgets and research funding, as well as reducing staff in federal offices, were mentioned in the statement as moves that 'threaten the research infrastructure that underpins America's innovation capacity and capability.' The U.S. has been a global leader of science and technology advancements since World War II, the statement said, driven by a model of partnerships and collaboration between academia, industries and the government. A renewed investment in R&D on a national scale, driven by commitments on both sides of the aisle, to continue this trend and keep the U.S. innovating. 'We must accelerate the policy drivers and investments required to increase national productivity and improve the living standards for all Americans,' the statement said. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Farmers stunned as mystery disease devastates staple crop in key region: 'The rice inside is not there'
Rice crops in India are being affected by an unknown disease, placing a strain on farmers who rely on these crops for their livelihoods. According to The Shillong Times, "paddy fields across the plain belt region of Meghalaya" are losing 20-80% of their rice crops due to this mysterious disease. Rajabala MLA Mizanur Rahman Kazi said, "The paddy crops look fine and normal from the outside, but the rice inside is not there." According to Iowa State University, plants need three things to get a disease. First, the plant needs to be able to catch the disease. Second, the pathogen must already be present. Third, it requires favorable weather conditions for the disease to develop. GeoPard Agriculture said some of those conditions are "low or high temperature and excess or lack of moisture." Down to Earth reported that India's earliest heat wave was recorded in March 2025. Krishi Jagran also reported Meghalaya was forecasted to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall at the end of April. While weather events were already going to occur, rising temperatures intensify them. According to a blog post by Journalist and Tech investor Molly Wood, rising temperatures are like steroids for the weather. The rice crop failure is "raising serious concerns over food security and economic stability in one of the state's most agriculturally productive areas," per The Shillong Times. Kazi said the extent of the damage won't be clear until a formal survey is conducted. Kazi contacted the sub-divisional officer of Dadenggre to get in touch with the Agriculture Department so an official investigation could occur to determine the cause. He also wrote a letter to the agriculture minister, Ampareen Lyngdoh, hoping for swift action. What is the biggest reason you don't grow food at home? Not enough time Not enough space It seems too hard I have a garden already Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Since rising temperatures are caused by reliance on dirty energy, humans must transition to non-polluting energy sources, such as solar power. By installing solar panels, you can also become more resilient during extreme weather events. For instance, you won't have to rely on the grid to power your home in a power outage. EnergySage offers a free tool to help you find the best deal on installation, which can even help you save up to $10,000 on installation costs. Solar power can save you money, too. It can get your energy bill down to almost zero. While the Indian farmers don't know what's happening with their crops, it's vital to explore critical climate issues to understand how to combat them. Join our free newsletter for easy tips to save more and waste less, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Bloomberg
24-05-2025
- Health
- Bloomberg
Planned Parenthood Affiliate to Close Clinics in Iowa, Minnesota
Four of the six Planned Parenthood clinics in Iowa and four in Minnesota will shut down in a year, the Midwestern affiliate operating them said Friday, blaming a freeze in federal funds, budget cuts proposed in Congress and state restrictions on abortion. The clinics closing in Iowa include the only Planned Parenthood facility in the state that provides abortion procedures, in Ames, home to Iowa State University. Services will be shifted and the organization will still offer medication abortions in Des Moines and medication and medical abortion services in Iowa City.
Toronto Star
23-05-2025
- Health
- Toronto Star
A Planned Parenthood affiliate plans to close 4 clinics in Iowa and another 4 in Minnesota
Four of the six Planned Parenthood clinics in Iowa and four in Minnesota will shut down in a year, the Midwestern affiliate operating them said Friday, blaming a freeze in federal funds, budget cuts proposed in Congress and state restrictions on abortion. The clinics closing in Iowa include the only Planned Parenthood facility in the state that provides abortion procedures, in Ames, home to Iowa State University. The others are in Cedar Rapids, Sioux City and the Des Moines suburb of Urbandale.
