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US ISM Services PMI drops to 49.4 in April vs. 52.0 expected

US ISM Services PMI dropped into the contraction territory below 50 in April. US Dollar Index stays in negative territory below 105.00. Business activity in the US service sector contracted in April, with the ISM Services PMI edging lower to 49.4 from 51.4. in March. This reading came in below the market expectation of 52.0.  Other details

Hospital plans receive boost after Houchen re-elected

Proposals for a new hospital in County Durham could move forward after Ben Houchen was re-elected as Tees Valley mayor. Conservative politician Houchen secured his third term in the post after running on a platform including a pledge to replace the University Hospital of North Tees. Houchen has pledged to hold a public consultation on

Smart Snacking for Toddlers from Intermountain Health

Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital dietitian says building smart snacking habits for kids when they are toddlers can pay big health dividends later. Little kids love to snack – and it’s good for them. Their bodies have unique nutrition needs, and smart snacks can give them the nutrients and fuel they need to grow, and to

You Need to Patch Your LG Smart TV Right Now

Recently discovered software vulnerabilities in tens of thousands of LG smart TVs could allow cybercriminals to hijack them. To make sure your TV isn’t one of the unlucky few that gets unscrupulously commandeered by a dark web cretin, make sure to update your device right now...

Smart Logistics Datathon 2024 kicks off today (with photos)

Smart Logistics Datathon 2024 kicks off today (with photos) ***********************************************************      The Smart Logistics Datathon 2024 officially started today (April 2). Participating teams from universities from different parts of Asia and local secondary schools will engage in a 35-hour non-stop big data analysis tonight, and then propose innovative solutions relating to logistics operations, services

The best smart grills for 2024

Science & Nature Brandt Ranj / Popular Science Overdone? Underdone? Be done with both with smart grills that make sure your cooking experience is...

BTC Price at $43K, ‘Smart Money’ Bets Big on Bitcoin Ahead of Potential BTC ETF Approval

The “smart money index”, which measures the net bullish bets by institutional players through Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Bitcoin futures, has reached an all-time high of over 13,700 in recent days. Large investors have taken large long positions in the Bitcoin (BTC) futures market, indicating that institutional capital is flooding into the coin in anticipation

Payments and Smart Cities: Financial Transactions in Urban Technological Integration

As cities evolve into interconnected hubs of innovation, the integration of smart technologies with payment systems is redefining the way residents, businesses, and city services engage in financial transactions. In this dynamic intersection, the financial services industry is playing a crucial role in shaping the future of urban living through seamless, secure, and technologically integrated

Kirby Smart laments FSU opt-outs after Georgia’s Orange Bowl rout

Kirby Smart laments FSU opt-outs after Georgia's Orange Bowl rout  ESPNFlorida State, left out of the College Football Playoff despite undefeated record, gets crushed in historic win by Georgia  CNNGeorgia vs. Florida State score: Bulldogs obliterate Seminoles to boast biggest blowout in bowl game history  CBS SportsGeorgia steamrolls Florida State in Orange Bowl after College Football Playoff controversy  Fox

LG’s new smart monitors come with Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max built in

Serving the tech enthusiast community for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Read our ethics statement. In brief: LG showcased its latest "smart" monitors powered by webOS at CES earlier this year. The "MyView" lineup includes a 31.5-inch 4K IPS monitor (LG 32SR85U), as well as a couple of 1080p monitors

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US ISM Services PMI drops to 49.4 in April vs. 52.0 expected

US ISM Services PMI dropped into the contraction territory below 50 in April. US Dollar Index stays in negative territory below 105.00. Business activity in the US service sector contracted in April, with the ISM Services PMI edging lower to 49.4 from 51.4. in March. This reading came in below the market expectation of 52.0.  Other details

Hospital plans receive boost after Houchen re-elected

Proposals for a new hospital in County Durham could move forward after Ben Houchen was re-elected as Tees Valley mayor. Conservative politician Houchen secured his third term in the post after running on a platform including a pledge to replace the University Hospital of North Tees. Houchen has pledged to hold a public consultation on

£1bn hospital ‘highly unlikely’ to be built by deadline

A north-east London hospital the government promised would be built by 2030 is set to miss the deadline, a project boss has admitted. It is now “highly unlikely” construction will start on the new Whipps Cross Hospital before 2025 and finish before the end of the decade as previously expected, redevelopment director Alastair Finney told

Intervention fee hike is a reminder to assess health and safety

Elliott Kenton is a partner and health and safety expert at law firm Weightmans Construction firms now face higher costs for health and safety compliance following an increase in the fee for intervention (FFI). This is the mechanism by which the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) charges businesses for investigative activity where a ‘material’ breach