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Associated Press
18-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
NB Tech Acquisitions Names Rhys Parry as CTO to Drive AI and DevOps Innovation
Newport Beach, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 18, 2025) - NB Tech Acquisitions ('NB Tech'), a leader in technology innovation and investment, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rhys Parry as its new Chief Technology Officer. With nearly three decades of experience driving DevOps transformations and pioneering AI-based solutions, Rhys brings a wealth of expertise to NB Tech, positioning the company for accelerated innovation and enhanced performance across its diverse technology portfolio. Rhys Parry's arrival marks a pivotal moment for NB Tech as it continues to scale its operations in ecommerce, cryptocurrency, and beyond. His extensive background—spanning federal election software modernization to large-scale cloud-native implementations—equips him to lead NB Tech's technological evolution. As CTO, Rhys will oversee critical initiatives, including the development of the 'Big Engine' AI-first platform, ensuring seamless integration across the company's ecosystems. Rhys's leadership promises to deliver transformative benefits to NB Tech: Accelerated Timelines: By leveraging process automation and agile methodologies, Rhys can shrink project timelines from months to weeks, speeding up product releases. AI & DevOps Leadership: His expertise in AI-driven development, microservices, and continuous integration keeps NB Tech at the forefront of technological innovation. Holistic Tech Oversight: From refining crypto 'sniper bots' to optimizing ecommerce data flows, Rhys ensures cohesive, high-performing solutions aligned with NB Tech's growth goals. Eric Liboiron, Founder and acting CEO of NB Tech Acquisitions, expressed his excitement about the appointment: 'Rhys Parry's addition as CTO is a game-changer for NB Tech. His deep expertise in AI and DevOps, combined with his vision for streamlined, impactful technology, will propel our projects-like the 'Big Engine'-to new heights, delivering faster results and greater value for our stakeholders.' Beyond his strategic oversight of DevOps transformations and AI integrations, Rhys is already spearheading the 'Big Engine' initiative, a unified AI-first infrastructure that powers everything from ecommerce product selection to cryptocurrency trading. His appointment reinforces NB Tech's commitment to cutting-edge innovation and operational excellence, ensuring the company remains agile and competitive in a fast-evolving tech landscape. With Rhys at the helm of its technology division, NB Tech is primed for faster releases, optimized performance, and sustained growth across all its ventures. About NB Tech Acquisitions Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, NB Tech Acquisitions is a private holding company and technology incubator specializing in acquiring and scaling groundbreaking startups across sectors such as artificial intelligence, ecommerce, and cybersecurity. Through strategic investments and innovative solutions, NB Tech drives transformation and creates exceptional value for its stakeholders. Media Contact: Brooke Rhoden Vice President of Investor Relations NB Tech Acquisitions Phone: 949.229.0977 SAFE HARBOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS In connection with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, NB Tech Acquisitions is hereby providing cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements (as defined in such act). Any statements that are not historical facts and that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, indicated through the use of words or phrases such as 'will likely result,' 'are expected to,' 'will continue,' 'is anticipated,' 'estimated,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'believes' and 'projects') may be forward-looking and may involve estimates and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, our expectations concerning our ability to attract investors. We caution that the factors described herein could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements we make, and investors should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. 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Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New, possibly deadly virus found in Alabama animals. Could it reach Mississippi wildlife?
A new animal-borne virus has been discovered in Alabama. But the creature that carries it can be found along parts of the Atlantic seaboard, as far north as southern Saskatchewan, Canada, as far south as the Gulf states and as far west as Kansas. Could it come to Mississippi or be here already? A group of researchers from the The University of Queensland in Australia have identified a new strain of henipavirus in North America, the first found in the continent. 'Henipaviruses have caused serious disease and death in people and animals in other regions,' Dr. Rhys Parry of the UQ School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences said in a release from the university. This strain is called Camp Hill, named for the Tallapoosa County town near Auburn, Alabama, where four infected northern short-tailed shrews were caught in 2021. 'The discovery of a henipavirus in North America is highly significant, as it suggests these viruses may be more globally distributed than previously thought.," Parry said. Here's what we know so far about the new illness. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources data shows these animals are also called: Short-tailed Blarina. Mole Shrew. Large Short-tailed Shrew. According to the National Park Service, these shrews are about 4 inches long and weigh about an ounce. They're insectivores in the same family of animals as moles, and they aren't rodents like mice or rats. They spend most of their time underground or in leaf litter and use echolocation to move in the dark. These shrews have venomous saliva that's enough to paralyze or kill some prey. Because the shrew doesn't have fangs, it introduces the neurotoxin by chewing or gnawing on its intended victim. Here's what Mississippi needs to know: First human bird flu death in the US reported. 'The closest known henipavirus to Camp Hill virus that has caused disease in humans is Langya virus, which crossed from shrews to humans in China,' Parry said. 'This indicates that shrew-to-human transmission can occur.' Shrews are considered the primary carrier for Langya, but it's also been found in goats and dogs. "Given the high case-fatality rates associated with henipaviruses, detection of CHV in North America raises concerns about past and potential future spillover events. Further investigation is needed into the potential for human infection and strategies for mitigating transmission," reads the research letter published in Emerging Infectious Diseases. 'Henipaviruses have caused serious disease and death in people and animals in other regions,' Parry said. He said the Hendra virus has a 70% fatality rate, and Nipah has "recorded fatality rates between 40 and 75 per cent in outbreaks in South-East Asia, including in Malaysia and Bangladesh." They can cause respiratory distress and encephalitis. No fatalities were reported from Langya, but infected people did reportedly have: Fever. Fatigue. Cough. Impaired liver or kidney funtion. Norovirus survival guide: How to get through the stomach flu According to information from the CDC, henipaviruses are single-strand RNA viruses that can infect humans. Of six that were previously identified, "Hendra virus and Nipah virus are highly virulent emerging pathogens that cause outbreaks in humans and are associated with high case-fatality ratios." The CDC has it listed as a travel-association infection primarily found in other countries: Nipah virus: Southeast Asia and Bangladesh, India. Hendra virus: Austrailia. Langya virus: China. The CDC noted that travelers should avoid bat roosting areas and practice food safety to avoid food contaminated by infected animals. Flying fox bats are known to be carriers, and horses exposed to bat urine can infect people. More research was needed, according to the CDC, to see how Langya virus was transferred to humans from shrews. Raw milk in Mississippi: What you need to know about state law, your health Dr. Ariel Isaacs, who co-authored the research, said developing a vaccines for this virus family is an important next step in the UQ news release. 'The next step for this work is to characterise key surface proteins on the virus that are involved in cell entry to broaden our understanding of the virus family and identify better ways to protect against it,' Isaacs said. The infected animals also carried Camp Ripley Virus, a hantavirus previously found in northern short-tailed shrews. Hantavirus is commonly carried by rodents and can be spread to people via infected urine, feces or saliva and can be made airborne while cleaning. According to the New York Department of Health, it can't be spread from person to person. Hantavirus can be deadly with symptoms possibly showing up weeks after infection. Early symptoms can look like fever, fatigue and muscle pain. More advanced infections might include headache, diarrhea, dizziness and nausea/vomiting. The main issue is fluid buildup in the lungs. It can be diagnosed with a blood test. Seek medical attention quickly if you have symptoms and think you've been exposed. Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Could new strain of possibly deadly virus affect Mississippi animals?
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New, possibly deadly virus found in Alabama animals. Here's what we know so far
A new animal-borne virus has been discovered in Alabama. But the creature that carries it can be found along parts of the Atlantic seaboard, as far north as southern Saskatchewan, Canada, as far south as the Gulf states and as far west as Kansas. A group of researchers from the The University of Queensland in Australia have identified a new strain of henipavirus in North America, the first found in the continent. 'Henipaviruses have caused serious disease and death in people and animals in other regions,' Dr. Rhys Parry of the UQ School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences said in a release from the university. This strain is called Camp Hill, named for the place near Auburn, Alabama, where four infected northern short-tailed shrews were caught in 2021. 'The discovery of a henipavirus in North America is highly significant, as it suggests these viruses may be more globally distributed than previously thought.," Parry said. Here's what we know so far about the new illness. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources data shows these animals are also called: Short-tailed Blarina. Mole Shrew. Large Short-tailed Shrew. According to the National Park Service, these shrews are about 4 inches long and weigh about an ounce. They're insectivores in the same family of animals as moles, and they aren't rodents like mice or rats. They spend most of their time underground or in leaf litter and use echolocation to move in the dark. These shrews have venomous saliva that's enough to paralyze or kill some prey. Because the shrew doesn't have fangs, it introduces the neurotoxin by chewing or gnawing on its intended victim. What to know about Journavx: FDA approves new pain medication as an alternative to opioids 'The closest known henipavirus to Camp Hill virus that has caused disease in humans is Langya virus, which crossed from shrews to humans in China,' Parry said. 'This indicates that shrew-to-human transmission can occur.' Shrews are considered the primary carrier for Langya, but it's also been found in goats and dogs. "Given the high case-fatality rates associated with henipaviruses, detection of CHV in North America raises concerns about past and potential future spillover events. Further investigation is needed into the potential for human infection and strategies for mitigating transmission," reads the research letter published in Emerging Infectious Diseases. 'Henipaviruses have caused serious disease and death in people and animals in other regions,' Parry said. He said the Hendra virus has a 70% fatality rate, and Nipah has "recorded fatality rates between 40 and 75 per cent in outbreaks in South-East Asia, including in Malaysia and Bangladesh." They can cause respiratory distress and encephalitis. No fatalities were reported from Langya, but infected people did reportedly have: Fever. Fatigue. Cough. Impaired liver or kidney funtion. According to information from the CDC, henipaviruses are single-strand RNA viruses that can infect humans. Of six that were previously identified, "Hendra virus and Nipah virus are highly virulent emerging pathogens that cause outbreaks in humans and are associated with high case-fatality ratios." The CDC has it listed as a travel-association infection primarily found in other countries: Nipah virus: Southeast Asia and Bangladesh, India. Hendra virus: Austrailia. Langya virus: China. Norovirus survival guide: How to get through the stomach flu The CDC noted that travelers should avoid bat roosting areas and practice food safety to avoid food contaminated by infected animals. Flying fox bats are known to be carriers, and horses exposed to bat urine can infect people. More research was needed, according to the CDC, to see how Langya virus was transferred to humans from shrews. Dr. Ariel Isaacs, who co-authored the research, said developing a vaccines for this virus family is an important next step in the UQ news release. 'The next step for this work is to characterise key surface proteins on the virus that are involved in cell entry to broaden our understanding of the virus family and identify better ways to protect against it,' Isaacs said. The infected animals also carried Camp Ripley Virus, a hantavirus previously found in northern short-tailed shrews. Hantavirus is commonly carried by rodents and can be spread to people via infected urine, feces or saliva and can be made airborne while cleaning. According to the New York Department of Health, it can't be spread from person to person. Hantavirus can be deadly with symptoms possibly showing up weeks after infection. Early symptoms can look like fever, fatigue and muscle pain. More advanced infections might include headache, diarrhea, dizziness and nausea/vomiting. The main issue is fluid buildup in the lungs. It can be diagnosed with a blood test. Seek medical attention quickly if you have symptoms and think you've been exposed. Bonnie Bolden is a Deep South Connect reporter with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@ This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: New strain of possibly deadly virus found in Alabama wild animals
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Potentially deadly zoonotic virus found in US, sparking concerns of spread to humans
A fatal virus has reportedly been discovered in shrews in Alabama, sparking concerns about potential contagion to humans. The Camp Hill virus — thought to be the first "henipavirus" in North America — was discovered by researchers at The University of Queensland. A henipavirus is a genus of viruses that is zoonotic, which means it can be spread from animals to humans. New Bird Flu Strain Detected On Poultry Farm As Experts Monitor Mutations "Henipaviruses have caused serious disease and death in people and animals in other regions," Dr. Rhys Parry from the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences said in a press release on The University of Queensland's website. "The closest known henipavirus to Camp Hill virus that has caused disease in humans is Langya virus, which crossed from shrews to humans in China," the researcher said. "This indicates that shrew-to-human transmission can occur." Read On The Fox News App Another dangerous henipavirus is the Hendra virus, which was first detected in Brisbane, Australia and has a fatality rate of 70%, according to Parry. Ebola Outbreak Reported In African Country — Here's What You Need To Know Another cited example is the Nipah virus, which has shown between 40% and 75% fatality rates in Southeast Asia (Bangladesh and India). "The discovery of a henipavirus in North America is highly significant, as it suggests these viruses may be more globally distributed than previously thought," Parry added. The Camp Hill virus was detected in northern short-tailed shrews, a small mammal that is commonly found in the U.S. and Canada, according to the press release. More research is needed to determine whether the virus poses any threat to humans, Parry said. Queensland researchers plan to work on developing vaccines for this family of viruses, according to Dr. Ariel Isaacs, another researcher at the university. "The next step for this work is to characterize key surface proteins on the virus that are involved in cell entry to broaden our understanding of the virus family and identify better ways to protect against it," Isaacs said in the release. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter Those at highest risk of contracting a henipavirus are travelers who are exposed to infected animals (primarily bats and pigs) or who eat foods contaminated by those animals' body fluids, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health care workers treating infected patients are also at a higher risk. To prevent infection, the CDC recommends avoiding "unprotected contact" with potentially infected animals and their body fluids, following safe food precautions, and using personal protective equipment and barriers in medical settings. For more Health articles, visit There is no specific antiviral treatment for henipavirus infections, according to the same source. "Therapy consists of supportive care and management of complications," the CDC's website article source: Potentially deadly zoonotic virus found in US, sparking concerns of spread to humans
Fox News
04-02-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Potentially deadly zoonotic virus found in US, sparking concerns of spread to humans
A fatal virus has reportedly been discovered in shrews in Alabama, sparking concerns about potential contagion to humans. The Camp Hill virus — thought to be the first "henipavirus" in North America — was discovered by researchers at The University of Queensland. A henipavirus is a genus of viruses that is zoonotic, which means it can be spread from animals to humans. "Henipaviruses have caused serious disease and death in people and animals in other regions," Dr. Rhys Parry from the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences said in a press release on The University of Queensland's website. "The closest known henipavirus to Camp Hill virus that has caused disease in humans is Langya virus, which crossed from shrews to humans in China," the researcher said. "This indicates that shrew-to-human transmission can occur." Another dangerous henipavirus is the Hendra virus, which was first detected in Brisbane, Australia and has a fatality rate of 70%, according to Parry. Another cited example is the Nipah virus, which has shown between 40% and 75% fatality rates in Southeast Asia (Bangladesh and India). "The discovery of a henipavirus in North America is highly significant, as it suggests these viruses may be more globally distributed than previously thought," Parry added. The Camp Hill virus was detected in northern short-tailed shrews, a small mammal that is commonly found in the U.S. and Canada, according to the press release. More research is needed to determine whether the virus poses any threat to humans, Parry said. Queensland researchers plan to work on developing vaccines for this family of viruses, according to Dr. Ariel Isaacs, another researcher at the university. "The next step for this work is to characterize key surface proteins on the virus that are involved in cell entry to broaden our understanding of the virus family and identify better ways to protect against it," Isaacs said in the release. Those at highest risk of contracting a henipavirus are travelers who are exposed to infected animals (primarily bats and pigs) or who eat foods contaminated by those animals' body fluids, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health care workers treating infected patients are also at a higher risk. To prevent infection, the CDC recommends avoiding "unprotected contact" with potentially infected animals and their body fluids, following safe food precautions, and using personal protective equipment and barriers in medical settings. For more Health articles, visit There is no specific antiviral treatment for henipavirus infections, according to the same source. "Therapy consists of supportive care and management of complications," the CDC's website states.
