News from September 2023


Blockchain executive: digital currency market in France 'resilient and abundant'

While American venture capitalists are pulling back from the crypto industry amidst regulatory uncertainty, Web3 and crypto funding in France remain strong, according to an opinion piece by Ken Timsit, the managing director of blockchain company Cronos Labs.

Mayo Clinic Chief Information Officer: 'Privacy, ethics and safety are at the forefront of Mayo Clinic's work with generative AI and large language models'

Mayo Clinic, a renowned healthcare organization, is among the first to participate in Microsoft's 365 Copilot Early Access Program. Mayo Clinic's Chief Information Officer, Cris Ross, emphasizes the importance of privacy, ethics, and safety in their utilization of generative AI and large language models. The goal is to leverage AI-powered technology to advance healthcare transformation and prioritize patient care excellence.


President of UMMS: 'This is an exciting time for everyone in the xenotransplantation field'

Faculty-Scientists and Clinicians at the University of Maryland Medical System have successfully performed the second xenotransplantation of a pig heart into a patient with end-stage cardiovascular disease. The surgery, which took place on September 20, marked a significant milestone in the field of xenotransplantation.

Google Search Trial: DOJ lawyers commend Russian regulatory approach

Legal and industry insiders are raising their eyebrows following the third day of arguments in the antitrust trial against Google when Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys seemed to highlight and praise the Russian government’s approach to the regulation of search engines.

PTCB CEO William Schimmel: 'It's no surprise that pharmacy technicians are actively working on solutions to mitigate drug shortages for their patients'

According to a recent online survey conducted by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), nearly 96 percent of Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) with PTCB's Supply Chain and Inventory Management Certificate reported experiencing drug shortages in their pharmacies. PTCB CEO William Schimmel commended pharmacy technicians for their proactive efforts in addressing these shortages and highlighted their essential role in healthcare delivery.

Monopoly on Search? Like it or not, switching from Google is not hard

In the wake of the Department of Justice's antitrust suit against Google, a New York Times column by Brian Chen set out to demonstrate the real-world implications of one of the government’s key allegations that Google makes it too hard to choose an alternative search engine. However, real-world people don’t seem to share Chen’s or the DOJ’s concern.

Hospitality RFPs: How one AI platform is helping save money

Restaurants have hundreds of options when it comes to point-of-sale (POS) systems alone. Chris Abrams, the director of innovation for Dewey's Pizza, said his company used Olive, a collaborative software for technology solutions, to streamline its RFP process and select the best vendors to meet its business needs.

Principal Investigator of the MATCH project Felicity Baker: 'We are working to create a better everyday life for people living with dementia'

The University of Melbourne has announced that its music-based app, MATCH, aimed at aiding dementia patients with agitation behaviors, will receive a $1.3 million grant from Google. The app, which harnesses the therapeutic potential of music, will use wearable sensors and AI-driven music adaptive systems to identify early signs of agitation behaviors and offer music-based interventions to regulate mood. The project, known as Music Attuned Technology - Care via eHealth (MATCH), aims to create a better everyday life for people living with dementia.

Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce hosts Maximize Your Membership | Intro to GFW Inc. & Member Benefits

Join us for Maximize Your Membership, an event designed to help new and existing members of Greater Fort Wayne Inc.

La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership announces Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County's Blue Bash Gala Returns in 2023

It’s time to break out the navy, aqua, cerulean, cyan, cobalt and royal blue! Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County (BGCLPC) invites the community to attend its second annual Blue Bash gala on Friday, November 10.

August: Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (ZBH:NYQ) shares down

Shares in Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. sat at $120.24 on Aug. 30.

Shares in Steel Dynamics Inc. (STLD:NSQ) down in August

Shares in Steel Dynamics Inc. sat at $106.24 on Aug. 30.

August: Thor Industries Inc. (THO:NYQ) shares down

Shares in Thor Industries Inc. sat at $104.65 on Aug. 30.

First Financial Corp. (THFF:NSQ) shares unsteady in August

Shares in First Financial Corp. sat at $36.72 on Aug. 30.

Shares in Wabash National Corp. (WNC:NYQ) fall 5.55% in August

Shares in Wabash National Corp. sat at $22.47 on Aug. 30.

Andretti Acquisition Corp (WNNR:NYQ) shares steady in August

Shares in Andretti Acquisition Corp sat at $10.74 on Aug. 30.

Shares in Strawberry Fields Reit Inc (STRW:ASQ) fall 4.76% in August

Shares in Strawberry Fields Reit Inc sat at $6.8 on Aug. 28.

Shares in Vera Bradley Inc. (VRA:NSQ) steady in August

Shares in Vera Bradley Inc. sat at $7.05 on Aug. 30.

Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce hosts SWIC Butterfly Festival

Spend the day outdoors with Flutter Farm’s Butterfly Festival at Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus.