Turning the tide on plastic waste: Kenya’s Lamu Islanders upcycled washed up litter into boats

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You Are Your Longest Relationship: Artist DaQuane Cherry on Psoriasis, Art, and Self-Care 32:12

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On the coastal island of Lamu, off Kenya’s east coast, workers are turning plastic waste into furniture, even boats. Lamu is contending with mounds of plastic waste—some washed up on its beaches, others created by its own population. “We are collecting the waste plastic around Lamu archipelago, and we process those ones to make boats, furniture, and also doing a lot of research on what we can do with the plastic,” explains Ali Skanda, co-founder of the Flipflopi Project, an NGO founded in 2016. The Flipflopi Project receives grants from other NGOs which they then use to buy plastic waste from locals. After it arrives at their facility, workers sort it into different types and colors. It’s then crushed, washed, dried, melted, then molded into different colors, shapes and sizes. “After pre-sorting, we have our sorters, and they categorize into different types and colors. So, they keep plastic into types and colors, separately,” explains Skanda. From there, plastic waste is upcycled into furniture and dhow boats. But Skanda says recycling also comes with challenges. He says nowadays, plastic manufacturers are adding additives to plastics, which makes it more difficult to recycle. Elsewhere, some plastics may be degraded by the sun and lose quality. Since 2019, the NGO has been sailing Flipflopi, claimed to be the world’s first recycled plastic sailing dhow. They’ve gone on expeditions, including sailing from the Indian Ocean to Lake Victoria, and have launched a further two boats made using recycled plastic waste. “We are doing this just for the world to understand that plastic is not waste,” says Skanda. “We can add value and make something like furniture, things like this. And more others, we are making dhows.” Each day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers and lakes, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). People are increasingly breathing, eating and drinking tiny plastic particles. Plastic production continues to ramp up globally and is projected to double or triple by 2050 if nothing changes. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

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Turning the tide on plastic waste: Kenya’s Lamu Islanders upcycled washed up litter into boats

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Greenland’s message to the world: Come visit 2:10

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Greenland’s tourism industry is expecting a boom this year following the launch of its first airline route between its capital, Nuuk, and the U.S. The mineral-rich Arctic island already offers whale-watching, birdwatching excursions and guided charters. Now locals want to show visitors why the island’s unique beyond a recent diplomatic dustup with U.S. President Donald Trump. Staff member Nukartaa Andreassen is happy to welcome visitors, but she’s keen to stress the importance of people experiencing real Greenlandic culture. “It’s important for me to show our own culture, our own nature, not by television or like not by other people from other countries,” she says. Frank Møller of Raw Arctic insists the views of the tiny 56,000 population are taken into consideration by tourism bosses. “But I think the most important part is that we do it in the correct way and we try to include as many parts of the Greenlandic population as possible because we’re going see a growth. We’re going to see a capitalistic growth, and I think that the most important factor is that this is going to have like the biggest positive outcome for those who live in this country, and we should do it in a pace where everybody can follow along. Don’t do it too fast. We live 56,000 people in Greenland. And so don’t pace it, we should take our time, we should keep everyone in the loop and do our best,” he says. According to Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business, it’s important that tourism is managed. She says, “One of our ambitions is to spread out the tourism. So, you don’t only see the bigger cities, but you also go to the smaller settlements and get more a feeling of how they are living and … the nature there. … So we’re trying to accommodate everybody and give people a good experience, and I think right now what stops the number of tourism growing is lack of capacity. So I think that alone will mean that we are growing steadily and in a sustainable manner.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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How ChatGPT and other AI tools are changing the teaching profession 2:31

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For her sixth-grade honors class, math teacher Ana Sepúlveda wanted to make geometry fun. She figured her students, "who live and breathe soccer," would be interested to learn how mathematical concepts apply to the sport. She asked ChatGPT for help. Within seconds, the chatbot delivered a five-page lesson plan, even offering a theme: "Geometry is everywhere in soccer—on the field, in the ball, and even in the design of stadiums!" It explained the place of shapes and angles on a soccer field. It suggested classroom conversation starters: Why are those shapes important to the game? It proposed a project for students to design their own soccer field or stadium using rulers and protractors. "Using AI has been a game changer for me," said Sepúlveda, who teaches at a dual-language school in Dallas and has ChatGPT translate everything into Spanish. "It's helping me with lesson planning, communicating with parents and increasing student engagement." Across the country, artificial intelligence tools are changing the teaching profession as educators use them to help write quizzes and worksheets, design lessons, assist with grading and reduce paperwork. By freeing up their time, many say the technology has made them better at their jobs. A poll released by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation found that 6 in 10 U.S. teachers working in K-12 public schools used AI tools for their work over the past school year, with heavier use among high school educators and early-career teachers. It surveyed more than 2,000 teachers nationwide in April. Respondents who use AI tools weekly estimate the tools save them about six hours a week, suggesting the technology could help alleviate teacher burnout, said Gallup research consultant Andrea Malek Ash, who authored the report. As schools navigate concerns over student abuse of the technology, some are also introducing guidelines and training for educators so that teachers are aware of avoiding shortcuts that shortchange students. "We want to make sure that AI isn't replacing the judgment of a teacher," said Maya Israel, an associate professor of educational technology and computer science education at the University of Florida. This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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Young leaders advancing potential climate solutions could win $1 million grants 2:32

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Youth-led climate groups are getting a $25 million injection from a philanthropic collaborative that hopes other funders will follow their lead in supporting solutions created by younger generations grappling with a future marked by increasing temperatures and rising sea levels. Despite recent upticks in donations to nonprofits combating climate change, Enlight Foundation President Xin Liu said emerging leaders on the front lines of the crisis are not getting enough of that money. So, she and The Patchwork Collective are offering $1 million multi-year grants to 25 community organizations led by 15- to 35-year-olds. “There’s a little funder stigma of trusting youth, trusting young funders, trusting their capacity, their ability to lead,” Liu said. “They’re really quite often very innovative and creative. And very much close to the problem, which drives them to come up with really impactful solutions,” she added. “As an older generation, we have a responsibility in helping them, empowering them, to scale their work, too.” The award is open to anyone globally who is tackling a broad range of climate issues, including education, justice, resilience, conservation, sustainable agriculture and disaster preparedness. Applicants have until September 22 to enter the open call run by Lever for Change, a nonprofit affiliate of the MacArthur Foundation. The competition is part of Enlight Foundation’s spenddown strategy. The nonprofit, created to fund education equality and youth empowerment, plans to give away all its resources in the next eight years. Lever for Change President Kristen Molyneaux said everyone has a role to play. More than a dozen young advisors gave feedback on the open call’s design and will help with peer review, according to Liu. Youth-led organizations and climate experts are welcome to participate in the external evaluation panel. Liu is inviting more funders to join because she said each additional $1 million will allow them to benefit another awardee. “The people who are most invested in this are the people who are going to be bearing the burden of climate change in their future,” Molyneaux said. “So, they understand the importance of this issue and how to mobilize their communities.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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Apple Music marks 10 years with new studio for artists, fans and the future of sound 2:19

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As Apple Music turns 10 this year, the popular streaming service is celebrating a major power move: Apple Music Studios. The new studio, set to open in mid-August, is a three-story, 15,000-square-foot creative playground in the Los Angeles area to help artists dream big and connect deeper with fans. There are two cutting-edge radio studios inside primed for spatial audio, live interviews, off-the-cuff convos and surprise performances. Just steps away sits a massive 4,000-square-foot soundstage that's ready to host everything from live sets to fan events and film-style shoots. The new studio is located in Culver City, which is home to other major entertainment companies like Sony Music, Amazon MGM and Amazon Music. The building housing the space was designed by architect Eric Owen Moss, who is known for creating some of the area's most distinctive and unconventional structures. For Apple Music, it's a bold move toward the next era of music, sound and storytelling. "It's the future of listening and enjoying music," said Zane Lowe, global creative director and lead anchor for Apple Music 1. He and Ebro Darden will kick off a weeklong celebration of Apple Music's 10th anniversary with a show focusing on the birth of Apple Music Radio. "We're trying to create as many opportunities as possible to surprise and delight people with as much music across all different communities and parts of the world and the sonic landscape," Lowe continued. "We can create some moments that will excite fans and maybe make them stop looking or listening to other stuff for a minute. This will be a moment for them." Apple's new studio will serve as the flagship for a global network of creative hubs, with additional locations coming soon to New York and London. They'll join Apple Music's expanding lineup of production spaces already in cities like Tokyo, Berlin, Paris and Nashville. The vision is for the new studio to become a creative sanctuary that fosters deeper connections with artists and creators. This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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China’s humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts 2:36

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While China’s men’s soccer team hasn’t generated much excitement in recent years, humanoid robot teams have won over fans in Beijing based more on the AI technology involved than any athletic prowess shown. Four teams of humanoid robots faced off in fully autonomous 3-on-3 soccer matches powered entirely by artificial intelligence in China’s capital in what was touted as a first in China and a preview for the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, set to take place in Beijing. According to the organizers, a key aspect of the match was that all the participating robots operated fully autonomously using AI-driven strategies without any human intervention or supervision. Equipped with advanced visual sensors, the robots were able to identify the ball and navigate the field with agility. They were also designed to stand up on their own after falling. However, during the match, several still had to be carried off the field on stretchers by staff, adding to the realism of the experience. China is stepping up efforts to develop AI-powered humanoid robots, using sports competitions like marathons, boxing, and football as a real-world proving ground. Cheng Hao, founder and CEO of Booster Robotics, the company that supplied the robot players, said sports competitions offer the ideal testing ground for humanoid robots, helping to accelerate the development of both algorithms and integrated hardware-software systems. He also emphasized safety as a core concern in the application of humanoid robots. “In the future, we may arrange for robots to play football with humans. That means we must ensure the robots are completely safe,” Cheng said. “For example, a robot and a human could play a match where winning doesn’t matter, but real offensive and defensive interactions take place. That would help audiences build trust and understand that robots are safe.” Booster Robotics provided the hardware for all four university teams, while each school’s research team developed and embedded their own algorithms for perception, decision-making, player formations, and passing strategies—including variables such as speed, force, and direction, according to Cheng. This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on the mainstay H-2A rocket’s last flight 2:22

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Japan on June 29 successfully launched a climate change-monitoring satellite on its mainstay H-2A rocket, which made its final flight before it is replaced by a new flagship model designed to be more cost-competitive in the global space market. The H-2A rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan, carrying the GOSAT-GW satellite as part of Tokyo's effort to mitigate climate change. The satellite was safely separated from the rocket and released into a planned orbit about 16 minutes later. Scientists and space officials in the control room exchanged hugs and handshakes to celebrate the successful launch, which was delayed by several days due to a malfunction in the rocket's electrical systems. Keiji Suzuki, a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries official in charge of rocket launch operations, said he was more nervous than ever for the final mission of the rocket, which has been his career work. "I've spent my entire life at work not to drop H-2A rocket ... All I can say is I'm so relieved." The launch marked the 50th and final flight of the H-2A, which has served as Japan's mainstay rocket to carry satellites and probes into space with a near-perfect record since its 2001 debut. After its retirement, it will be fully replaced by the H3, which is already in operation, as Japan's new main flagship. "It is a deeply emotional moment for all of us at JAXA as a developer," Hiroshi Yamakawa, president of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), told a news conference. The GOSAT-GW, or Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle, is the third series in the mission to monitor carbon, methane and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Within one year, it will start distributing data such as sea surface temperature and precipitation at much higher resolution to users around the world, including the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, officials said. This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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Super strong bikes help transform lives and improve healthcare in Ugandan community 2:14

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Health workers in Uganda and people in the rural communities they serve say they're enjoying the benefits of having bikes especially designed for rugged terrain. The Buffalo Bicycles are distributed by a non-profit organization which says they've been built to be stronger and simpler than recreational alternatives, to meet the needs of workers traveling long distances in harsh conditions. Retailing for roughly $200, it is three times more expensive than the cheapest regular bicycle. Many people haven't heard of it or can't afford it. It's promoted by World Bicycle Relief, which says its durability in rough terrain results in fewer trips to the mechanic, also meaning fewer maintenance costs. The bicycle is also seen as a community asset. Susan Apio, a health worker, is using the new Buffalo bike. In the village where she lives, anyone can show up and ask to use it. “It has helped me because when I am moving within the community, I don’t take long, even I also don’t take time. It also helps me to cover a number of households within the community and also our facility is far. We used to walk like for one and half hour reaching the facility, the health center, but when they gave us this bicycle, really it has helped me a lot to move to the facility,” explains Apio. Hamuza Ali, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for World Bicycle Relief, says the organization is aiming to widen the distribution of the bikes into other poor and rural settings, some areas with refugees. He says, “By solving mobility challenges that are within these areas, we are also aimed at reducing the poverty levels, also equipping the people here with a solution to see that their household incomes are increased. However, we are now penetrating in other regions and you can hear that we have been in Fort Portal, we have been in Kabale, we have also been in West Nile, that is Yumbe, in the refugee settings that is Bidibidi, and Adjumani.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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Township mechanics in South Africa join together to turbocharge their small businesses 2:15

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Independent car mechanics in South Africa’s townships have long faced challenges accessing spare parts due to the buying power of large urban car repair chains. But now, a cooperative is bringing township mechanics together to give them a fairer slice of the pie, providing speedy access to quality parts, as well as business support and development. The Motor Spares Collective allows them to have combined purchasing power and place orders online. That avoids what some mechanics say is their biggest challenge: spending hours away from their garages queuing for parts. The online orders are placed with a spares shop through WhatsApp, with authentic parts delivered within 24 hours. Sharief Bartus, a mechanic in the township of Brakpan, is a board member of the Motor Spares Collective. “Time is a big thing for a local mechanic. We lose time for 3-4 hours at a spares shop, where the cars could have been worked on. So if we can bring the spares to you, you can be productive,” he says. The Motor Spares Collective—which launched at the end of last year—is an initiative designed to unlock the potential of small township businesses in South Africa in the hopes of driving growth and creating jobs in areas where unemployment and poverty are high. For a $10 monthly membership fee for the first year, members of the Motor Spares Collective get more than just access to car parts and tools for their garages. The collective also offers skills development opportunities, help with business registration and financing. The collective is also looking to offer life insurance packages and other social safety net services for its mechanics. “In our communities, if somebody is skilled with their hands, which is what a mechanic is, when they pass away, you find that then the family moves into poverty. There’s no life cover. Why? Because life cover wants a… they want a pay slip from you,” says Amanda Gcabashe, a managing director of UBU Investment Holdings that helped set up the cooperative. This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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An ancient theater in Greece opens for its final season before undergoing a 3-year restoration 2:31

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For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where legends have performed. And for the Greek capital's residents, it is the touchstone of their summer cultural calendar. The Odeon of Herod Atticus recently opened the 70th season of the annual Athens Epidaurus Festival, a cherished annual tradition for many Greeks. But this edition marks the last before the theater that's more than 18 centuries old shuts down for maintenance and restoration work that is expected to last at least three years. While theater and dance grace its stage, music is its cornerstone. Renowned artists who have performed here include Luciano Pavarotti, Frank Sinatra, Coldplay, and Greece's own Maria Callas. Its closure will be a profound loss for spectators who have long enjoyed first-class performances under the stars in one of the world's most iconic open-air theaters. "When (people) think of the Athens cultural scene, everyone thinks of the festival and Herodion," said Katerina Evangelatos, the festival's artistic director since 2019, calling the theater by its commonly used Greek name. "It has become a synonym of the festival. It is the heart of the festival." When the Greek National Opera opened this season's festival with Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot, it erected temporary structures behind the Roman-era Odeon's arched walls to expand available space for performers' dressing rooms. The permanent underground facilities weren't enough. During previous restoration and conservation projects, the Herod Atticus Odeon had surfaces cleaned, cracks filled with grout, and new seating installed. This time, the scope of the work will depend on findings from the studies still underway. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said that although the venue's closing date is certain at the end of summer, its reopening is not. "This will depend on the problems that the studies will reveal," she said in an interview with Greek radio station Skai. "What is certain is that at least three years will be needed." This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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Truckers practice English skills as US language policy takes effect 2:21

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Brushing up on English has taken on new urgency for future and current truck drivers after President Donald Trump issued an executive order saying truckers who don’t read and speak the language proficiently would be considered unfit for service. “A driver who can’t understand English will not drive a commercial vehicle in this country. Period,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in May while announcing enforcement guidelines that took effect in June. Updated U.S. Department of Transportation procedures call for enhanced inspections to determine if commercial motor vehicle operators can reply to questions and directions in English, as well as understand highway traffic signs and electronic message boards. Truckers who learned English as a second language are concerned they may lose their jobs if they make a mistake or speak with a heavy accent while under questioning. Some have worked to improve their English fluency by taking classes, reciting scripts and watching instructional videos. “If it’s not the language that you prefer to use daily, you may get a little nervous and you may feel, ‘What if I say the wrong thing?’” said Jerry Maldonado, chairman of the board of the Laredo Motor Carriers Association, a trade association in Laredo, Texas, that represents approximately 200 trucking companies. “It’s going to be, at the end of the day, the interpretation of the officer, so that makes people nervous.” Requiring truck drivers to speak and read English isn’t new, but the penalty for not meeting the proficiency standard is becoming more severe. To get a commercial driver’s license, applicants must pass a written test and be able to name the parts of a bus or truck in English as they check tire inflation, tread depth, lug nuts and coolants. The revised policy reverses guidance issued nine years ago, near the end of then-President Barack Obama’s final term, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. In 2016, the agency said drivers whose English skills were found lacking could receive a citation but not be prohibited from working. Before that, the penalty was getting placed on “out-of-service status.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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Berliners jump into the Spree River to show it’s clean enough for swimming 1:58

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A century after the city of Berlin banned swimming in the Spree River because it was so polluted, it could make people sick, there's a push by swimmers to get back into the water. Around 200 people jumped into the slow-moving, greenish water to show that it's not only clean enough, but also lots of fun to splash and swim in the Mitte neighborhood along the world-famous Museum Island. A group calling itself Fluss Bad Berlin, or River Pool Berlin, has been lobbying for years to open the meandering river for swimmers again. "For 100 years now, people have not been allowed to swim in the inner-city Spree and we no longer think this is justified, because we can show that the water quality is usually good enough to go swimming during the season," said Jan Edler, who is on the board of Fluss Bad Berlin and helped organize the swim-in. To circumvent the ban, the group registered their collective swim event as an official protest. Standing on a little staircase that leads down to the Spree canal, which flows around the southern side of the island, Edler stressed that "we want the people to use the Spree for recreation again." He pointed to the fact that the river has been cleaned up thoroughly, and that the water quality has improved in the last decade and is constantly being monitored. Even city officials in the central Mitte district of Berlin say they'd be interested in introducing river swimming again in 2026. "There are still many things that need to be clarified, but I am optimistic that it can succeed," district city councilor Ephraim Gothe told the German Press Agency recently. Supporters of lifting the swimming ban also point to Paris, where the Seine River was opened up for swimmers for the Olympic Games last year and will be opened this summer for Parisians. Swimming had been banned there since 1923. This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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Comedy and crime fighting join forces for police learning leadership skills 2:12

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Officials at the University of Chicago Crime Lab’s Policing Leadership Academy brought members of The Second City, Chicago’s storied improv theater, to teach police leaders the more diverse skills found in improv exercises—like thinking on your feet, reserving judgment and fully listening. The academy, a workshop taught over five months, tackles some serious topics like how to make data-driven decisions or how to help officers handle on-the-job trauma. The skills might not apply to all policing situations in the field, but being a better listener or learning to take a breath before responding can make for better leaders, according to Tree Branch, a strategic client partner at The Second City Works. The Policing Leadership Academy’s creators believe those skills can also help meet their goals to increase community engagement, improve officer morale and ultimately reduce violent crime. Capt. Louis Higginson with the Philadelphia Police Department said the academy provided a much broader training than the two weeks of police job training he got before being promoted to captain a little more than a year ago. “The big thing for me was thinking about the things we allow to happen because they’ve been that way before us,” he said. “And the ways we can change the culture of our district by changing the thinking around why we do things.” Albuquerque Police Department Commander Ray Del Greco said he’s still thinking more about how he communicates weeks after the improv class. “When people talk to you and come to have you help solve their issues, to be able to push your ego out and worry less about your own agenda and listen, that’s an understanding of leadership,” Del Greco said. “To me, that was the most valuable class we had.” Academy leaders stressed the learning doesn't stop at graduation. They create communication channels so classmates can continue to support each other, they encourage captains to put on training with their departments, and participants are required to implement a capstone project that lasts well past the last day of class and addresses a real problem in their district or department. This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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Cheerleaders can now go pro: Varsity Spirit’s new league offers pay 2:32

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Varsity Spirit is starting a professional cheerleading league that promises to pay athletes, joining the crowded niche sports market that already includes softball, volleyball, 3-on-3 basketball, lacrosse, indoor football and more, clamoring for both fans' attention and their dollars. Pro Cheer League is billed as the first professional cheerleading league for athletes 18 and older, designed to give cheerleaders the chance to keep competing after college. Bill Seely, president of Varsity Spirit, based in Memphis, Tennessee, sees plenty of opportunity for all these sports to succeed. This cheer league's advantage comes from the sport's growth since the 1970s, along with Varsity's own fan base through its cheerleading, dance team camps, events and shows. “That’s going to help us really kind of build this out in a way that is sustainable and will continue to grow not just domestically but globally," Seely said. Varsity Spirit has had more than 80,000 people attend its events. The Pro Cheer League will try to tap into that fan base by competing the same night as other events starting in January in Indianapolis, when competition begins. Each match will feature three periods of competition, with two focusing on cheerleading skills, stunts, basket tosses and tumbling in bracket-style rounds. The final period will feature choreography and music. “We hope a media deal, which we’re working on right now, will help kind of bridge beyond the existing fan base," Seely said. “And we’re trying to build something that entertains families, friends and gives everyone just a great show that they want to come out to." Best for the cheerleaders will be money for their athleticism. Compensation will include pay, money for travel, lodging and uniforms along with bonuses and prizes. Seely noted stunt is on track for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship status for women by spring 2027 after being designated an emerging sport in 2023. The International Olympic Committee recognized cheerleading as a sport in 2021. “We just felt like it was the right next step for the activity and to really kind of magnify it to help inspire young people to participate in it,” Seely said. This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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A digital mask could help speed up oil painting restoration 2:24

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A high-tech breakthrough could speed up the restoration of centuries-old paintings using a digital mask. Scientists say the method, tested on a 15th-century work, took hours instead of months, and leaves the original untouched. The method, published in Nature on June 11, uses a digitally printed mask to repair damaged images. Researchers tested it on a 15th-century oil painting that had suffered heavy damage. Instead of months of cleaning, analysis and touch-ups, this process took just three and a half hours. It works by digitally reconstructing the missing parts of the painting. That digital image is then printed onto a color-accurate laminate. The printed mask is laid directly over the damaged artwork, restoring the image without altering the original. "This is a multilayer film that is made of very thin polymer membranes that are bound with conservation-grade varnish, and this mask it is a color-accurate printed mask of just the regions that need to be restored in the painting and is otherwise transparent everywhere else," explains Alex Kachkine, a mechanical engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), who has led the study. The process used more than 57,000 unique colors and covered over 66,000 square millimeters. Crucially, the mask is removable, so no permanent changes are made to the painting itself. The method only works on smooth, varnished surfaces for now. But experts say it could help museums restore more works, especially those lower on the priority list. And it may be a step toward bridging the gap between digital tools and physical restoration. And Kachkine says it will not replace traditional, human conservators. "A conservator needs a huge amount of background knowledge, skill, and resources to preserve the work and ensure it’s maintained for future generations. This technique changes none of that," he says. "What it gives conservators is more tools, more precision, and more flexibility. It also enables them to work on more pieces than they were previously able to." This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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AI-tailored shoes and digital passports for luxury jewelry: how the fashion and beauty sectors are tapping into next-gen tech 2:52

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At VivaTech in Paris, artificial intelligence is taking center stage, reshaping how global brands in fashion and beauty create, sell, and connect. An AI-powered scanner, developed in collaboration with Danish imaging specialists Rigsters and creative agency OKCC, captures detailed visuals that are transformed into highly realistic 3D models. These models are then processed using generative AI, with the aim to automate the creation of digital assets, enabling luxury brands to generate tailored content for online retail, advertising and social media, while remaining true to their brand identity. Louis Vuitton is part of the LVMH group, which stands for Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and is one of the world’s largest luxury goods groups. The French multinational owns more than 75 prestigious brands across fashion, jewelry, cosmetics, wines and spirits, including Dior, Bulgari, Fendi, Givenchy and Sephora. At its Bulgari stand, innovation is showcased again, but this time, focused on security and provenance. Displayed behind glass is the Serpenti Baroque necklace: a platinum showpiece set with eight baroque emeralds. A Bulgari smartphone app attempts to scan the necklace, but the protective screen, Bulgari says, gets in the way. Bulgari says the system strengthens the fight against counterfeiting and theft, which is a growing issue in the luxury market. Artificial intelligence is also aiming to support Bulgari staff behind the scenes. The brand has developed an internal AI assistant that helps teams communicate in line with the company’s values and heritage. The AI chat tool provides instant access to Bulgari’s internal knowledge base—from sustainability commitments to design history. For LVMH, artificial intelligence is a strategic investment aimed at protecting market share and driving performance in a rapidly evolving global luxury landscape. Across the exhibition floor, L’Oréal is taking a different approach, using AI to look beneath the surface of the skin. The company’s Spotscan Plus tool uses microfluidic technology and artificial intelligence to analyze protein biomarkers that offer insights into a person’s biological age and future skin health. It’s a shift from traditional diagnostics, designed to offer consumers more personalized and scientifically grounded skincare routines without the need to see a specialist. This article was provided by The Associated Press.…

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