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The Iraq vet redefining mindfulness, one bourbon at a time : NPR

The Iraq vet redefining mindfulness, one bourbon at a time : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Iraq war combat veteran Fred Minnick hosts a bourbon tasting dinner at Cordelia, a restaurant in Cleveland’s historic district, as part of a tour for his new book, Bottom Shelf: How a Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Saved One Man’s Life. Dustin Franz for NPR hide caption toggle caption Dustin Franz for NPR Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly. Fred Minnick was forever changed by his tour to Iraq over two decades ago. Like many veterans, it took him a while to find the best way to cope with what he would learn was PTSD. Vets often find a new sense of peace and purpose that helps them heal; it can be charity work, or sports or gardening or yoga. Minnick found bourbon. “I want you to put a thimble-sized amount on your tongue,” Minnick told a room full of enthusiasts at a fancy restaurant in Cleveland’s historic district earlier this year. He was there to spread his message of bourbon tasting as a life-affirming meditation. Around 30 people attend the bourbon …

“The sooner you start, the easier it is, but it’s never too late”—meet the 85-year-old redefining what it means to age well

“The sooner you start, the easier it is, but it’s never too late”—meet the 85-year-old redefining what it means to age well

Published by Jenni Sidey

Jim Owen, 85, is living, breathing, push-up repping proof that it’s never too late to get fit. Today he’s a 10-time gold medal winner at the San Diego Senior Games—an event that included a remarkable two-and-a-half minute dead hang. He’s also the filmmaker behind a three-part documentary series, “Virtuous Circle: A Geezer’s Guide to Successful Aging”, now streaming on PBS. Article continues below You may like But just 15 years earlier, a three-decade-long career on Wall Street and subsequent book tour had left his body broken. “When I turned 70 I was in god-awful shape,” he tells Fit&Well. “All the travel got to me—it damn near killed me. “Excruciating lower-back pain—I’m talking crawling-on-the-bathroom-floor kind of pain. My right rotator cuff was frozen. I had no energy at all. I said, ‘I’ve got to do something’.” Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox. In that moment, Owen resolved to transform his life, spending the next decade reintroducing movement into his daily routine, building a foundation of strength and, …

Inside the motor show where AI, robots and fierce competition are redefining cars

Inside the motor show where AI, robots and fierce competition are redefining cars

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get our weekly Drive Smart newsletter for motoring news, reviews and advice from EV editor Steve Fowler Get motoring news, reviews and advice from EV editor Steve Fowler Get our EV editor’s weekly Drive Smart newsletter The article below is an excerpt from Steve Fowler’s DriveSmart newsletter. To get the email delivered straight to your inbox every Monday, simply enter your email address in the box above. There are themes to every motor show – themes that often revolve around the latest technology, geopolitical matters and the financial climate. At this year’s China Auto show – held in the massive China International Exhibition Centre in Beijing (it alternates with Shanghai) – the talk was all about AI and robotics. And robotics, of course, also includes the tech that powers driverless cars. This show is on another level in terms of scale. Its 380,000 square metres – using the international measurement of area – equate to around 53 full-size football pitches, making it difficult to cover in a day, but I gave it my best shot. …

Redefining the future of software engineering

Redefining the future of software engineering

Published by skeptic

This report, which is based on a survey of 300 engineering and technology executives, finds that software engineering teams are seeing the potential in agentic AI and are beginning to put it to use, but so far in a mainly limited fashion. Their ambitions for it are high, but most realize it will take time and effort to reduce the barriers to its full diffusion in software operations. As with DevOps and agile, reaping the full benefits of agentic AI in engineering will require sometimes difficult organizational and process change to accompany technology adoption. But the gains to be won in speed, efficiency, and quality promise to make any such pain well worthwhile. Key findings include the following: Adoption momentum is building. While half of organizations deem agentic AI a top investment priority for software engineering today, it will be a leading investment for over four-fifths in two years. That spending is driving accelerated adoption. Agentic AI is in (mostly limited) use by 51% of software teams today, and 45% have plans to adopt it …

AI-RAN is redefining enterprise edge intelligence and autonomy

AI-RAN is redefining enterprise edge intelligence and autonomy

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Presented by Booz Allen AI-RAN, or artificial intelligence radio area networks, is a reimagining of what wireless infrastructure can do. Rather than treating the network as a passive conduit for data, AI-RAN turns it into an active computational layer. It’s a sensor, a compute fabric, and a control plane for physical operations, all rolled into one. That shift has huge implications for industries from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and smart infrastructure. VentureBeat spoke with two leaders at the center of this transformation: Chris Christou, senior vice president at Booz Allen, and Shervin Gerami, managing director at Cerberus Operations Supply Chain Fund. “AI-RAN can bring the promise of extending 5G and eventually 6G networks into the enterprise,” Christou said. “Proving that a platform can host inference at the edge to enable new types of AI — in particular, physical AI and autonomy-type use cases for things like smart manufacturing and smart warehousing — can make operations more efficient and effective.” “AI-RAN lets enterprises move from digitizing processes to autonomously operating them,” Gerami added. “The enterprise …

How Chinese fine dining is redefining America’s takeout perception

How Chinese fine dining is redefining America’s takeout perception

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free Taiwan-born chef George Chen vividly recalls the reaction of his Los Angeles classmates in 1967 to his school lunch of braised pork and Chinese sauerkraut, served between two slices of bread. “Oh, God, what are you eating? That’s gross,” Chen recounted during a busy lunch service at China Live, his San Francisco restaurant and bar on the edge of the nation’s oldest Chinatown. “And now everybody wants the braised pork and Chinese sauerkraut. Hopefully, perception of Chinese (food) has now come a long way.” The immigrant child who once felt compelled to conceal his food has since forged a reputation for delivering exquisite Chinese fine dining across the Bay Area. At China Live, Chen orchestrates a culinary spectacle, overseeing a bustling dumpling-making station, a stone oven roasting Peking ducks, a dedicated noodle station, and a dessert counter churning out sesame soft serve. His ambition extends …

The ‘Blade Angels’ Are Redefining the Image of US Women’s Figure Skating

The ‘Blade Angels’ Are Redefining the Image of US Women’s Figure Skating

Published by Sam Flores

MILAN (AP) — The trio of U.S. women targeting Olympic figure skating gold Tuesday night are not the dainty ice princesses of yesteryear. There’s Amber Glenn, a 26-year-old powerhouse and LGBTQ+ rights activist whose career took off just when most figure skaters are contemplating retirement. The three-time and reigning U.S. champion’s unvarnished opinion on everything from politics to the trading card game “Magic: The Gathering” have made her a polarizing figure at the Milan Cortina Games. Then there’s Alysa Liu, the one-time phenom who retired at 16 only to launch a comeback that resulted in the first world title for an American woman in nearly two decades. Liu’s blond-and-brunette striped hair, prominent frenulum piercing and nonconformist aura have made the 20-year-old a hero of the alt, punk and emo crowd. And there’s Isabeau Levito, perhaps the closest thing to the innocent image of teen predecessors like Tara Lipinski and Sarah Hughes, right up until you get the 18-year-old away from the cameras, and her searing wit and biting sarcasm shine through. They’ve dubbed themselves the …

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: Redefining Smartphone Design

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: Redefining Smartphone Design

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The iPhone 18 Pro series marks a pivotal moment in smartphone evolution, combining advanced technology, refined design, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Apple’s latest flagship models introduce new features that enhance performance, improve energy efficiency, and elevate user experience. This article explores the key innovations of the iPhone 18 Pro and their implications for users. The video below from Tech Town gives us more details on the rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max. Dynamic Island Redesign: A Step Toward Seamless Displays The iPhone 18 Pro introduces a significantly smaller Dynamic Island, reduced by 35%, offering a more immersive and uninterrupted display. This achievement is made possible by relocating critical Face ID components beneath the screen, a technological milestone that brings Apple closer to realizing a true edge-to-edge display. This redesign is exclusive to the Pro models, reflecting Apple’s deliberate approach to integrating advanced features. For users, the smaller Dynamic Island enhances the visual experience, making interactions more intuitive while maintaining the functionality that Apple users have come to expect. LTPO Plus Displays: Elevating Brightness and …

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Smartphone Redefining Speed

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Smartphone Redefining Speed

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra represents a bold step forward in the evolution of flagship smartphones, blending advanced technology with practical enhancements. As the top-tier model in the S26 series—which also includes the S26 and S26 Plus—it introduces significant improvements across display, battery, and charging technologies. Adding to the excitement, rumors hint at the possibility of an S26 Edge model arriving later in the year, potentially expanding the lineup further. Privacy Display: Redefining Screen Security One of the standout features of the Galaxy S26 Ultra is its innovative privacy display, a technology seamlessly integrated into the OLED panel. This feature ensures that the screen becomes unreadable from side angles, effectively protecting sensitive information from prying eyes. Users can manually toggle this functionality or automate it through Samsung’s updated One UI 8.5 interface. This advancement is particularly beneficial for professionals handling confidential data, frequent travelers, and anyone who values privacy in public spaces. By prioritizing security without compromising usability, Samsung sets a new benchmark for screen technology. Innovative OLED Display Enhancements The Galaxy S26 Ultra retains …