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High intensity heavy-ion accelerator facility in China to begin trial operations

High intensity heavy-ion accelerator facility in China to begin trial operations

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Located in Huizhou, in South China’s Guangdong Province, the High Intensity Heavy-ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) completed construction and passed technical review on 21 July. Designed and developed by the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), HIAF is a multifunctional accelerator with leading beam parameters for heavy-ion physics and applications. The project was proposed by IMP in 2009 and broke ground in at the end of 2018. After seven years of construction, the facility completed its first comprehensive beam commissioning in October 2025. HIAF is designed to generate the world’s most intense pulsed heavy-ion beams Heavy-ion accelerators act as an enhanced microscope for scientific exploration around the evolution of the universe, particle physics and nuclear science. HIAF spans 80 acres and includes a two-kilometre beamline situated 13 metres underground. It is reportedly the world’s first advanced heavy-ion research facility to integrate a superconducting linear accelerator with a fast-cycling synchrotron and is designed to generate the world’s most intense pulsed heavy-ion beams, with energies ranging from MeV/u to GeV/u. “High intensity …

Ben & Jerry’s Foundation May Suspend Operations After Funding Cut

Ben & Jerry’s Foundation May Suspend Operations After Funding Cut

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July 15 (Reuters) – The Ben & ⁠Jerry’s ⁠Foundation said ⁠on Wednesday it will suspend ​operations at year-end after Magnum Ice ‌Cream cut its funding ‌and evicted it from ⁠its ⁠offices, unless it wins a favorable court ​ruling. Magnum cut the foundation’s funding in April 2025 before ordering it to ​vacate its offices by July 15, ⁠2026, the ⁠foundation said in ⁠a ​press release. • Unilever-backed audit in December 2025 ​found that ⁠the foundation had deficiencies in financial controls and governance • Foundation disputes the findings and says ⁠previous audits identified no similar concerns • Legal challenge ⁠over funding and office eviction remains pending in New York federal court, and is expected to extend into next year • Magnum spun off from Unilever in December with a valuation of ⁠about 7.8 billion euros • Magnum’s handling of Ben & Jerry’s has drawn investor criticism ($1 = 0.8752 euros) (Reporting by ​Dimitri Rhodes in Gdansk; Editing ​by Matt Scuffham) Copyright 2026 Thomson Reuters. Photos You Should See – June 2026 Source link

Mexico files criminal complaints over migrant deaths during ICE operations | Al Jazeera

Mexico files criminal complaints over migrant deaths during ICE operations | Al Jazeera

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NewsFeed Mexico plans to file criminal complaints in the US for the deaths of its citizens during ICE operations. This follows the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo who was the 17th Mexican national to have died during an ICE raid or while held in immigration custody. Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link

ESPN is moving its L.A. operations to Hollywood Park in Inglewood

ESPN is moving its L.A. operations to Hollywood Park in Inglewood

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ESPN is pulling up stakes from downtown Los Angeles and heading to the NFL’s headquarters at Hollywood Park in Inglewood. “We look forward to all of ESPN’s L.A. based studio content, originating from a single location, further enhancing creativity and collaboration with expansion possible in the future,” the Walt Disney Co.’s sports media unit said Wednesday in a statement. ESPN produced “NBA Today” and “WNBA Countdown” out of the L.A. Live location, which opened in 2009. A late night edition of “SportsCenter” was produced there until last year. The productions will move into the NFL’s Los Angeles headquarters near SoFi Stadium. ESPN’s local radio outlet, KSPN, will continue to broadcast out of the L.A. Live location adjacent to Crypto.com Arena. The NFL took a 10% equity stake in ESPN last year. As part of the deal, ESPN oversees the NFL Media, including the NFL Network and the RedZone channel, which has its production facilities at the Hollywood Park location that opened in September 2021. The moves, expected to be completed by early September, come ahead …

Kentucky flash floods kill at least 3 people with rescue operations ongoing

Kentucky flash floods kill at least 3 people with rescue operations ongoing

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At least three people have died in flash floods caused by heavy rain and multiple thunderstorms in Kentucky, officials said, a severe weather event that prompted Gov. Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency Saturday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Beshear warned Kentucky residents in a video message not to drive after dark, adding that a motorist was swept away and killed by the floods. “We know we’ve already lost at least a handful of Kentuckians. I don’t want to lose any more. Be safe, everyone,” he said. Street flooding in Richmond, Ky. on Saturday.Trooper Kearney via Facebook In Madison County, three adults died in the flooding, county Coroner Jimmy Cornelison said. Their identities have not been publicly released. Cornelison said one of the three was killed in a weather-related car accident. He said the other two are a man and a woman killed in a flooded basement. He described all three as being aged roughly 40 to 59. Beshear said the storms …

May Mobility Aims to Expand Robotaxi Operations Overseas Through New Partnership

May Mobility Aims to Expand Robotaxi Operations Overseas Through New Partnership

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Self-driving tech company May Mobility is looking to bring its robotaxis to new international markets by teaming up with Chinese ride-hailing service CaoCao. The partnership, announced Wednesday, aims to bring “large-scale commercialization of robotaxi services” to more locations, starting in Europe. As part of the agreement, the two companies will look into expanding commercial robotaxi operations and launch pilot programs in “key markets, including Europe.” CaoCao will own the robotaxi fleet and operate services such as vehicle support and maintenance, while May Mobility’s autonomous driving tech will power the self-driving fleet.  May Mobility has previously partnered with ride-hailing companies Lyft and Uber to bring its robotaxis to cities including Atlanta and, soon, Arlington, Texas. Earlier this year, May Mobility expanded into Japan and says it’s completed more than half a million commercial autonomous rides in the US and Japan. It currently uses hybrid-electric Toyota Sienna minivans equipped with its self-driving technology and aims to announce a new third-party vehicle platform later this year. May Mobility’s autonomous vehicle system relies on multi-policy decision making technology. The company says …

U.S., Iran agree on roadmap for final deal and plan to end military operations in Lebanon

U.S., Iran agree on roadmap for final deal and plan to end military operations in Lebanon

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The U.S. and Iran made progress during talks in Switzerland on Monday toward reaching a final deal within 60 days, including the agreement to establish a committee and a mechanism to end hostilities in Lebanon. “The Lake Lucerne Summit was conducted in a positive and constructive atmosphere. Encouraging progress has been made, including the creation of a mechanism for further technical talks,” according to a joint statement by mediating parties Qatar and Pakistan. Building on a memorandum of understanding signed last week, the parties agreed to establish a “High Level Committee” that will provide political oversight of the mediation. Chief negotiators will report regularly to the committee and lead working groups on nuclear, sanctions, and dispute resolution, according to the joint statement. The parties also agreed to establish a “de-confliction” cell between the U.S., Iran and Lebanon, facilitated by the mediating countries, to ensure full termination of military hostilities in Lebanon. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the talks as having delivered “major progress,” saying Tehran had secured what he described as waivers for oil …

Illinois extends Bally’s casino operations as Waukegan license lawsuit continues

Illinois extends Bally’s casino operations as Waukegan license lawsuit continues

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Temporary casinos in Chicago and Waukegan will remain open longer after Illinois regulators approved extensions, allowing operations to continue while permanent resorts are built and a tribal-backed legal challenge tied to the Waukegan license remains unresolved. The decision keeps gaming activity running at both locations while work continues on their permanent casino developments. The board approved steps tied to provisions contained in the state’s Revenue Omnibus Bill, which is still awaiting the governor’s signature. Once that happens, authority delegated to the Illinois Gaming Board administrator will allow the extensions to move forward. Under the plan, Bally’s Chicago Operating Company, LLC, doing business as Bally’s Chicago, can continue operating its temporary casino for another 12 months. The extension covers the period from September 6, 2026, through September 9, 2027. In Waukegan, FHR-Illinois LLC, doing business as American Place, received approval for an additional 18 months of temporary operations. Its extension runs from August 18, 2027, through February 17, 2029. Bally’s temporary casino goes ahead in Illinois as Waukegan still faces tribal lawsuit The Chicago extension comes …

Pro Techniques for Scaling Claude Code Operations

Pro Techniques for Scaling Claude Code Operations

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Claude Code offers a range of advanced features designed to streamline workflows and tackle complex tasks with efficiency. In this deep dive, Simon Scrapes explores 14 practical strategies to help you unlock its full potential. One standout approach involves using dynamic workflows to break down intricate processes into smaller, actionable steps. For example, Claude can analyze customer feedback, categorize responses and generate actionable insights, all within a single workflow. This method not only enhances accuracy but also ensures tasks are completed with minimal manual intervention, making it ideal for high-volume operations. Discover how to apply modular skill systems to create reusable task pipelines, allowing scalability and consistency across projects. Learn how to automate long-running tasks with commands like `/loop` and `/goal`, making sure ongoing processes run smoothly without constant oversight. You’ll also gain insight into optimizing memory management using external layers like Mem Search, which can improve continuity in long-term projects. These strategies provide actionable ways to enhance productivity and reliability in your workflows. Claude Code Optimization Tips TL;DR Key Takeaways : Dynamic workflows in …