Tag: Centers

Orlando Science Center’s ‘Life’ exhibit highlights Earth Day

Orlando Science Center’s ‘Life’ exhibit highlights Earth Day Earth Day was extra special this year for a new exhibit at the Orlando Science Center. The center opened its “Life” exhibit earlier in April, during Earth Month and ahead of Earth Day. OSC marked the day with a celebration of wildlife. The nature and conservation area […]

Advocates celebrate funding for recovery community centers, say it will save lives

Rep. Ambureen Rana (center) stands with Courtney Gary-Allen (left) and Tess Parks (right), who both work for Maine Recovery Advocacy Project, outside the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee room. (Photo courtesy of Rep. Ambureen Rana) Lawmakers and advocates praised action taken by the Maine Legislature in the final hours of this year’s session to pass […]

Copper Stocks Could Gain From Nvidia, AI Data Centers

Nvidia‘s (NVDA) pivot to copper cables from optical fiber for data transmission over short distances in AI data centers signals a major increase in copper demand ahead, Wall Street analysts say. The trend could boost copper stocks. X At its GTC conference last week, Nvidia announced an increased use of copper in its artificial intelligence […]

Italy’s migrant detention centers in spotlight after death of Guinean and calls to close them down

ROME (AP) — Pressure is building on authorities in Italy to close a notorious Rome migrant detention center where a 19-year-old Guinean allegedly hanged himself last month. Visiting opposition senators have decried “undignified” conditions for people ordered to leave Italy but awaiting repatriation. Italy’s 10 migrant repatriation centers have long been criticized by human rights […]

Japan expands free day care centers to all children

[Source] The Japanese government announced that it is now offering free day care to all children aged 6 months to 2 years old, regardless of parents’ employment status. Key details: The “Childcare Access for All” program, set to begin in April 2024 with a trial run in 150 municipalities, will see nationwide implementation by 2026. […]