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CBS News
07-08-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Proposed 2026 ballot questions in Massachusetts include voter ID law, MBTA zoning repeal and more
More than 40 proposed ballot questions in Massachusetts cleared an initial deadline on Wednesday evening to potentially appear before voters in the 2026 general election. The initiative petitions cover a wide range of topics, including voter identification requirements and same-day registration on Election Day, a repeal of the MBTA Communities Act, tax cuts and self-driving cars. Attorney General Andrea Campbell will decide by Sept. 3 which petitions meet constitutional requirements for certification. After that, supporters will need to gather tens of thousands of signatures if they want their initiative to make the 2026 ballot. In 2024, Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions to audit the Legislature, eliminate the MCAS graduation requirement and allow rideshare drivers to unionize. Here's a look at some of the proposals that could end up on the 2026 ballot. Wilmington Republican Town Committee chair Jeff Cohen submitted two petitions concerning a voter ID law in Massachusetts. Both say voters must either show identification to a poll worker or include a copy of their ID in an envelope with their mail-in ballot. Current Massachusetts law states that residents may need to show identification if they're voting for the first time in the state or if they've been on the inactive voter list. In another initiative about voting, Secretary of State Bill Galvin is proposing to make it legal for people to register to vote on Election Day. Several states currently allow same-day registration, but anyone looking to cast a ballot in Massachusetts must register 10 days before any election. "An Act to Repeal MBTA Zoning" would call on voters to overturn the controversial MBTA Communities Law. The law requires cities and towns served by the MBTA to allow for more multi-family housing, but some have pushed back against what they say is a one-size-fits-all approach. The highest court in the state earlier this year ruled that the law is constitutional. Self-driving cars have become a hot issue in Massachusetts this year as Waymo explores bringing its robot taxis to the Boston area. A proposed ballot question would require autonomous vehicles to have a physically present "human safety operator" who could take the wheel if necessary. Another initiative would end the practice of stipends for legislative leaders on Beacon Hill. The State House News Service reported earlier this year that committee chairs can make more than $22,000 a year in stipends on top of their $82,000 base salary, and leadership posts can be even more lucrative. The gas tax in Massachusetts is 24 cents a gallon, and it helps fund transportation projects in the state. A proposal that made Wednesday's deadline calls for slashing the tax to 5 cents per gallon until 2036, and then eliminating it altogether. A proposal backed by Mass Audubon would put half the revenue generated from the sales tax on sporting goods, recreational vehicles and golf courses toward natural resource conservation. The organization estimates that by redirecting this money, the state could invest $100 million on nature and climate initiatives without raising taxes. You can find the full list of ballot initiatives here.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Philips launches new point-of-care ultrasound system
Philips has launched a new point-of-care (POC) ultrasound system designed to broaden the accessibility of ultrasound for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The Flash 5100 POC system is applicable for use cases in anaesthesia, critical care, emergency medicine, and musculoskeletal imaging. The system is built on Philips' existing cardiology and general imaging ultrasound technology. Philips describes the system as utilising an 'encounter-based' workflow, allowing clinicians to perform and document exams in real time. According to the company, this makes the new system best placed for use in high-pressure environments such as the emergency room (ER) and trauma units. Following Philips' recent Future Health Index 2025 report, which revealed that 33% of patients surveyed have experienced worsening health due to delays in seeing a doctor, with one in four patients ending up in hospital due to long wait times, the company noted that POC ultrasound is becoming increasingly vital. Jeff Cohen, global business leader of ultrasound at Philips, said the new system represents a 'major leap forward' in Philips' commitment to the POC ultrasound segment, with the system joining Philips' portfolio. This includes its app-based Lumify ultrasound system, which received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2015. 'Designed for speed, mobility, and precision, the Flash 5100 empowers clinicians to make confident, real-time decisions in the most urgent settings – at the bedside, in the ICU, the emergency department, or the OR [operating room],' Cohen said. The Flash 5100 is also designed to support Philips' tele-ultrasound solution, Collaboration Live, in which clinicians can connect with remote colleagues in real-time to share images and guidance. 'In today's overburdened clinical landscape, that kind of remote collaboration isn't just helpful – it's essential,' Cohen added. According to Ashley Clarke, senior healthcare analyst at GlobalData, POC ultrasound devices in the US currently have an annual growth rate of around 3.75%. Representing one of the highest uptake rates of ultrasound among healthcare systems and clinics in the US, Clarke said that the figure is primarily driven by the fact that POC ultrasound systems cost between $5,000 and $20,000 on average, whereas traditional ultrasound systems may cost anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000. A market model by GlobalData forecasts that the handheld ultrasound market, of which POC ultrasound systems are a part, will reach a valuation of around $43.3bn by 2034, up from $29.2bn in 2024. "Philips launches new point-of-care ultrasound system" was originally created and published by Medical Device Network, 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. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Malaysian Reserve
13-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Zywave Announces 2025 Cyber Risk Award Winners
NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zywave, a leading insurtech provider, celebrated the cyber risk industry's top individuals and firms at the 12th annual Cyber Risk Awards at Gotham Hall in New York City on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The winners in 17 categories were announced at a black-tie gala dinner for nearly 500 attendees. Arch Insurance, Arete, The Beckage Firm, CFC, CRC Group | INSUREtrust, CyEx, Cytactic, Epiq, Gordon Rees, Lyra Recovery, Pondurance, and S-RM sponsored the event. 'Congratulations to each winner and every nominee,' said Jeff Cohen, Zywave Senior Vice President. 'There are no judging panels or backroom decisions in these awards; these accolades result from the only democratic voting process to salute the parties who are truly shaping the Cyber Risk marketplace. Thank you to the thousands who voted, everyone who made this night a success, and the countless cyber risk professionals who continue to elevate our industry.' Since 2013, Zywave's Cyber Risk Awards have honored the people and companies at the forefront of the cyber risk industry. Five individuals and twelve companies were recognized with awards during the evening. This year's program included presentations by these esteemed industry leaders, Alexandra Bretschneider of Johnson, Kendall & Johnson, Jeremy Gittler of Resilience, Lindsey Maher of CFC, Tom Reagan of Marsh, Emily Selck of The Baldwin Group, and Tresa Stephens of Allianz, who each provided a unique perspective on the Cyber Risk marketplace and its various participants. Below is the complete list of award winners: INDIVIDUALS Cyber Visionary Award: Nick Economidis, Crum & Forster Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – The Americas: Michael Phillips, CFC Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – London/EMEA: Lindsey Maher, CFC Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – Actuary/Modeler: Rebecca Lumb, Beazley Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – Attorney: Stu Panensky, Pierson Ferdinand COMPANIES Cyber Safety & Loss Control [Pre-Breach] Team of the Year: CFC Cyber Claims Team (Insurer or MGA) of the Year: AXA XL Cyber Incident Response Team of the Year: S-RM Cyber Newcomer of the Year: International Women's Cyber Alliance Cyber Law Firm of the Year: Mullen Coughlin Cyber Technology Provider of the Year: Bitsight Cyber Retail Broking Team of the Year: Marsh Cyber Wholesale Broking Team of the Year: CRC Cyber Reinsurance Broking Team of the Year: Gallagher Re Cyber MGA of the Year: Cowbell Cyber Insurer of the Year: Beazley Cyber Reinsurer of the Year: Munich Re The annual Cyber Risk Awards is part of a series of industry events hosted by Zywave that bring together the top insurance thought leaders for in-person learning, networking and collaboration. For more information on Zywave's thought leadership events, visit About Zywave Zywave empowers insurers and brokers to drive profitable growth and thrive in today's escalating risk landscape. Only Zywave delivers a powerful Performance Multiplier, bringing together transformative, ecosystem-wide capabilities to amplify impact across data, processes, people, and customer experiences. More than 15,000 insurers, MGAs, agencies, and brokerages trust Zywave to sharpen risk assessment, strengthen client relationships, and enhance operations. Additional information can be found at Contact:April
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zywave Announces 2025 Cyber Risk Award Winners
NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zywave, a leading insurtech provider, celebrated the cyber risk industry's top individuals and firms at the 12th annual Cyber Risk Awards at Gotham Hall in New York City on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The winners in 17 categories were announced at a black-tie gala dinner for nearly 500 attendees. Arch Insurance, Arete, The Beckage Firm, CFC, CRC Group | INSUREtrust, CyEx, Cytactic, Epiq, Gordon Rees, Lyra Recovery, Pondurance, and S-RM sponsored the event. "Congratulations to each winner and every nominee," said Jeff Cohen, Zywave Senior Vice President. "There are no judging panels or backroom decisions in these awards; these accolades result from the only democratic voting process to salute the parties who are truly shaping the Cyber Risk marketplace. Thank you to the thousands who voted, everyone who made this night a success, and the countless cyber risk professionals who continue to elevate our industry." Since 2013, Zywave's Cyber Risk Awards have honored the people and companies at the forefront of the cyber risk industry. Five individuals and twelve companies were recognized with awards during the evening. This year's program included presentations by these esteemed industry leaders, Alexandra Bretschneider of Johnson, Kendall & Johnson, Jeremy Gittler of Resilience, Lindsey Maher of CFC, Tom Reagan of Marsh, Emily Selck of The Baldwin Group, and Tresa Stephens of Allianz, who each provided a unique perspective on the Cyber Risk marketplace and its various participants. Below is the complete list of award winners: INDIVIDUALS Cyber Visionary Award: Nick Economidis, Crum & Forster Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – The Americas: Michael Phillips, CFC Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – London/EMEA: Lindsey Maher, CFC Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – Actuary/Modeler: Rebecca Lumb, Beazley Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – Attorney: Stu Panensky, Pierson Ferdinand COMPANIES Cyber Safety & Loss Control [Pre-Breach] Team of the Year: CFC Cyber Claims Team (Insurer or MGA) of the Year: AXA XL Cyber Incident Response Team of the Year: S-RM Cyber Newcomer of the Year: International Women's Cyber Alliance Cyber Law Firm of the Year: Mullen Coughlin Cyber Technology Provider of the Year: Bitsight Cyber Retail Broking Team of the Year: Marsh Cyber Wholesale Broking Team of the Year: CRC Cyber Reinsurance Broking Team of the Year: Gallagher Re Cyber MGA of the Year: Cowbell Cyber Insurer of the Year: Beazley Cyber Reinsurer of the Year: Munich Re The annual Cyber Risk Awards is part of a series of industry events hosted by Zywave that bring together the top insurance thought leaders for in-person learning, networking and collaboration. For more information on Zywave's thought leadership events, visit About Zywave Zywave empowers insurers and brokers to drive profitable growth and thrive in today's escalating risk landscape. Only Zywave delivers a powerful Performance Multiplier, bringing together transformative, ecosystem-wide capabilities to amplify impact across data, processes, people, and customer experiences. More than 15,000 insurers, MGAs, agencies, and brokerages trust Zywave to sharpen risk assessment, strengthen client relationships, and enhance operations. Additional information can be found at Contact:April View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Zywave Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Sun
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Iconic 80s movie star looks unrecognizable as he steps out in LA 40 years after smash hit movie – do you recognise him?
ICONIC 80s movie star Jeff Cohen looked totally unrecognizable this week as he stepped out in Los Angeles. Best known for playing Chunk, the beloved truffle-shuffler from the 1985 Spielberg -produced hit, The Goonies, Cohen looked world's away from his onscreen persona. 6 6 6 Now 50, the one-time child star currently works as a successful entertainment lawyer. Dressed in a suit jacket, jeans, and a maroon fedora, Jeff was a far cry from the ice cream-obsessed, Hawaii-shirt-wearing-mischief-maker he played as a kid. Before leaving acting behind, Cohen appeared in hit TV shows like Family Ties, The Facts of Life, and Webster, but he says it was puberty that ended his Hollywood dream. "There were basically about four fat kids in town, so every time there was a fat kid role, you saw the same people at the audition," Jeff once shared. "It was survival of the fattest. But when I hit puberty, it was a career ender for me. I was transforming from Chunk to hunk and I couldn't get roles any more." He added: "It was terrible. My first love was acting, but puberty had other ideas. It was a forced retirement. I didn't give up acting. Acting gave me up." Cohen, who studied at UC Berkeley and later went to UCLA School of Law, co-founded Cohen Gardner LLP in 2002. Despite his fame as a child, he says clients have no problem taking him seriously. "My clients get a kick out of the fact their lawyer is Chunk. They dig it," he said. "With my job, I'm dealing with legitimately famous people, so it's just silly and fun. "I'm usually only the fifth most famous person in the room at any one time." Cohen's memories of making The Goonies remain vivid. "It was great," he recalled. "For me, the best part about it was Richard Donner the director. He was big on letting the kids be kids and I think that's one of the reasons the movie stands up today." He continued: "People still watch the movie themselves or watch it with their own kids. Even though it's very eighties in the fashions, it's still kids being kids. "Richard Donner wanted us to improvise, talk over each other, push and shove and kind of do our thing. "I think that's one of the reasons people like it. It doesn't seem like kids acting. It's just kids being themselves, which Richard really encouraged. He wanted us to be comfortable." Recalling one particular moment with Donner, Jeff said: "In the scene where Sloth picks me up while I'm strapped to a chair, I was told he wasn't going to pick me up because John Matuszak's back hurt. "But of course, John was so strong it was nothing to him, so he just picked me up and kissed me. My shock and horror was real. I wasn't that good an actor – that was actual terror on my face." Earlier this year, Jeff reunited with his co-stars to celebrate fellow Goonie Ke Huy Quan, who played Data, as he was honored at the TCL Chinese Theater. Cohen, along with Corey Feldman, Josh Brolin, Kerri Green, and screenwriter Chris Columbus turned out to support Quan, who won an Oscar last year for Everything Everywhere All at Once. Jeff, now Ke Huy Quan's entertainment lawyer, gave his friend a proud bear hug as the group relived their childhood memories on the red carpet. 6 6
