Author: TECH

This year, startup OneCourt ushered blind and low-vision basketball fans into a new era of sports viewing by introducing new, free-to-rent haptic feedback devices at Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers games. OneCourt allows users to watch the game “through their fingers” by relaying real-time data to tablet-sized devices. Through unique, buzzing patterns, fans can track team possession and follow the ball’s movement across the court. “We believe that sports are for everyone and at OneCourt, we have created an intuitive tactile broadcast that makes sports more enjoyable for fans of any age, background, or visual ability,” Jerred Mace, founder and CEO…

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday said support for the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and learners with disabilities is secured in the 2026 General Appropriations Act as lawmakers push to widen access to inclusive education nationwide. Under the 2026 national budget, the government allocated P4.917 billion for Flexible Learning Options aimed at reaching learners outside the formal school system.- Advertisement – Of this amount, P897 million is earmarked for the ALS, while P400.67 million is set aside for Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) programs that allow more flexible approaches to basic education. “In the 2026 budget, our commitment to inclusive education is…

New Year’s resolutions are easy to set and often hard to sustain, particularly those tied to healthier living. Health advocates say one reason resolutions fail is that people aim for drastic lifestyle changes while juggling work, side hustles, and social commitments. A more manageable approach, they note, is to focus on small habits that fit into daily routines.- Advertisement – Here are five commonly cited practices that health experts recommend as practical starting points: Eat balanced meals Rather than following restrictive diets or aiming for perfect eating habits, nutritionists suggest focusing on balance. Meals that include vegetables, protein, and fiber…

When the Social Security Administration announced last October that benefits would be getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, in 2026, the reaction was probably mixed. Some seniors were probably happy to learn that 2026’s raise would outpace the 2.5% COLA that came through in 2025. Others were probably hoping for a larger boost to their monthly benefits. Image source: Getty Images. No matter what camp you fell into it, if you’re on Social Security, you should be aware that your 2026 COLA might fall short over the next 12 months. Here’s why — and what you can do about…

126 years ago today, Tosca debuted in Rome. A mainstay on opera calendars around the world, Giacomo Puccini’s enduring tale of feminine resilience and defiance in the face of corruption has featured some of the best-known singers in the art. Puccini’s arias in Tosca are some of his finest, and The Three Tenors often featured E Lucevan le stelle (And the stars shone) in their concerts. The story was originally written by a successful French playwright and Puccini felt it was born to be sung. In May of 1887, he wrote to his publisher begging to get the rights to make it into an opera,…

The program includes lighting the building on dates such as World Cancer Day, World Mental Health Day, World Diabetes Day, World AIDS Day, and International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, among many others. Orihuela — The Orihuela council has launched a new annual lighting program that will illuminate the façade of City Hall to raise awareness of key social and public health causes throughout the year. For the first time, the city will follow a planned calendar that allows the historic municipal building to be illuminated on up to 20 internationally recognized awareness days linked to illness prevention, mental…

The negative effects of psychosocial stress on heart health are often underestimated. Psychosocial stressors are life situations that cause unusual or intense stress, such as family conflicts, divorce, death of a loved one, prolonged illness or a natural catastrophe. Taking care of your heart health involves avoiding traditional and non traditional risk factors or behaviors that contribute to heart disease, recognising symptoms, and seeking treatment. Also read | Stress and heart attacks: Doctor explains how they are interconnected; shares tips to handle stress How does stress lead to heart attacks? According to Dr Partho P Sengupta, persistent stress keeps the…

– credit, National Cancer Institute A Bangladeshi pharma company will soon release a generic version of an expensive drug for cystic fibrosis that will allow hundreds of patients worldwide to access treatment. The only pharmaceutical option available for cystic fibrosis has for years been a combination treatment called ETI (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) priced between $300,000 and $370,000. Drug discovery, testing, and complying with regulation costs a company $2.6 billion per drug on average in the United States. For context, it takes substantially less money to explore, develop, and run a world-class mining operation. Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the American company which holds the patent…

                                About WRMC Workers’ Compensation, Risk, Managed Care & Claims (WRMC) is a nonprofit dedicated topreparing the next generation of professionals for meaningful careers in the insurance and claimsindustry. Our mission is simple yet powerful, to bridge the gap between education and opportunitythrough mentorship, access, and real-world exposure. Through structured mentorship programs, WRMC connects high school seniors and first yearcollege students with industry professionals who guide, educate, and inspire them to explorecareers in claims, underwriting, risk management, and manage care services. Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Your…

(Photo: Tetra Images / Getty Images) The average Social Security check now exceeds $2,000 for the first time, but the cost of living adjustment of 2.8% is insufficient, the nonpartisan Senior Citizens League reported Tuesday. “Seeing the average Social Security retirement benefit cross $2,000 is a big milestone, but one that we’re witnessing far too late,” TSCL Executive Director Shannon Benton said. “The reality is that seniors consistently tell us that they see their benefits falling further behind inflation every year, as their quality of life degrades.” The COLA means that the average check now is $2,015.07, an increase of…