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Reuters Crowds gather outside the emergency ward of a hospital in Etah. New Delhi CNN — More than 100 people were killed Tuesday in a stampede at a religious gathering in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, local police and administration officials said. The incident occurred during a prayer meeting, known as satsang, in Mughal Garhi village in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district, authorities said. The village in India’s most populous state is about 200 kilometres (125 miles) southeast of the capital, New Delhi. Among the 116 dead were 108 women and seven children, state Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh…

Google’s greenhouse gas emissions have increased by nearly 50% over the past five years due to the energy-intensive data centers needed to power artificial intelligence, according to the company’s 2024 environmental report released Tuesday. The report, which Google publishes annually, shows the company’s progress toward its self-declared goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.Google emitted 14.3 million tons of carbon dioxide in 2023, the report said, up 48% from 2019 and 13% from a year earlier. “This is primarily due to increased data center energy consumption and supply chain emissions,” Google said in the report. “As we further integrate AI…

After another round of water testing, the Virginia Department of Health is closing its investigation into an E. coli outbreak at Lake Anna. After another round of water testing, the Virginia Department of Health is closing its investigation into an E. coli outbreak at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania and Louis counties. The investigation began after 25 people reported contracting the gastrointestinal illness after swimming in the lake over Memorial Day weekend. The most recent tests, conducted on June 25, were aimed at detecting the specific strain of the bacteria known as “Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157.” “We can’t say…

NEW YORK (AP) — A type of bankruptcy protection application that made it easier for small businesses to seek tax relief has expired, making it harder for small businesses with more than $3 million in debt to file.The type of filing, known as Subchapter V, is less expensive and takes less time than the traditional Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.The rule went into effect in 2020 as part of the Small Business Reorganization Act. It allowed small businesses with less than $2.75 million in debt to file under the subchapter. That debt limit was extended to $7.5 million in March 2020…

The News10NBC team breaks down the latest news, traffic and weather.ROCHESTER, NY — Independence Day falls on Thursday, and many people are planning to celebrate with vacations. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing for a busy travel season. The TSA says it usually screens 2.5 million people across the country. But since last month, that number has increased by hundreds of thousands each day, and some travelers like Tyler Miles have noticed.News10NBC’s Antonina Tortorello went to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport to speak to travelers to see if they were affected.“Traveling to Orlando is very busy at this…

metamorworks/Getty ImagesFor the US and around the world, the last few years have been especially intense, to say the least. Therapy is in high demand as more people, especially youth, suffer from mental health issues. The wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and an ensuing loneliness epidemic have left therapists stretched thin. The mental health industry is significantly understaffed, making support even less accessible. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) teletherapy companies like BetterHelp and Talkspace have emerged to fill in the gaps. While this shift has solved some problems, it has also created new challenges for therapists. As a May 2024 Data & Society…

Legend, The body language between the two leaders was not warmItem informationAuthor, Gordon CoreraRole, Security CorrespondentTwitter, @gordoncoreraReport by KyivJuly 2, 2024Updated 1 hour agoViktor Orban arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday for an unannounced visit after taking over the rotating presidency of the European Union.During his visit to kyiv, the Hungarian prime minister said that a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine could speed up negotiations aimed at ending the war that followed Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.Mr Orban is critical of Western support for Ukraine and is seen as the European leader closest to Russian President Vladimir Putin. It was his…

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. aap Arriens/NurPhoto OpenAI is partnering with Apple to give the iPhone maker a role on its board, Bloomberg reported, giving the Sam Altman-led company another foothold in Hollywood as the industry grapples with artificial intelligence tools that have the potential to upend production, as well as the livelihoods of creators who fear being replaced by the technology. In a sweeping deal announced last month, Phil Schiller, Apple’s App Store chief and former marketing executive, will serve as an “observer,” according to Bloomberg. Under the pact, he will be able to attend board meetings and gain…

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The state of Nevada is currently the only place in the country where lithium is mined, processed and then recycled.“It turns out there’s a lot of lithium here,” said Denis Phares, CEO of Dragonfly Energy. “So it’s a great place to start a battery company.”Phares said he realized the potential of the area several years ago and relocated his business here, and it was at his warehouse that Sen. Jacky Rosen made the big announcement Tuesday.“I am very proud to announce that we have been able to secure $21 million for the next phase of the…

Some travelers are rethinking their vacations. Others are moving forward. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Beryl is ravaging the Caribbean and already causing widespread damage. The first Category 5 hurricane on record has already claimed at least two lives. The hurricane is also impacting summer vacation plans. Some people had planned Fourth of July trips to Jamaica, Playa Del Carmen and elsewhere for months. WCNC Charlotte’s Weather Impact Team predicts Beryl will hit Jamaica late Wednesday before hitting the Yucatan Peninsula Friday. As the storm rages, Sarah Nivens and her family go with the flow. For the latest news, weather and…