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Scoop
15-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Calling All Young Agrifood Movers And Shakers: EvokeAG. 2026 Groundbreakers Applications Now Open
The next generation of young agrifood innovators is being called on to be a part of the evokeAG. 2026 Groundbreakers program, with applications now open. The program serves as a launchpad for emerging talent from Australia and New Zealand who are committed to delivering positive impact across the agrifood sector – which encompasses the entire system involved in producing, processing and distributing food, fibre and agricultural products. Five innovators aged 18 to 30 will be given the opportunity to present on stage at evokeAG. 2026 in Melbourne on 17 and 18 February, sharing their innovation or research with a global audience of industry leaders, innovators, investors and producers. Each Groundbreaker will receive a $3,000 bursary to support their professional or project development, along with one-on-one mentoring from industry experts. The program also includes professional video and photography support, and a post-evokeAG. strategy session to build on connections and momentum gained during the event. Australian and New Zealand residents that are considered changemakers in their rural communities and have an innovation or research project that is demonstrating impact are encouraged to apply. From sustainable seaweed aquaculture and permaculture initiatives in Cape York to sustainable indoor plant factories and the development of recyclable livestock ear tags, evokeAG. Groundbreakers alumni have been challenging convention and driving change across the agriculture sector since 2019. AgriFutures Australia Acting General Manager, Global Innovation Networks, Angela Wakeman, said the Groundbreakers Program empowers emerging changemakers who are tackling complex challenges and sets them up to drive lasting change across rural industries. 'There is no shortage of inspiring young talent across Australia and New Zealand's agrifood sector,' Ms Wakeman said. 'The Groundbreakers Program connects these innovators with the right people, tools and platforms to elevate their ideas and accelerate their impact.' evokeAG is entering its sixth year in 2026 with a new evergreen tagline: Invest. Innovate. Impact which underpins the philosophy of the Groundbreakers Program. 'It's about unlocking potential and backing the next wave of young innovators who are driving positive impact across the agrifood sector,' Ms Wakeman said. 'At the same time, the program supports the development of a skilled, connected and future-ready agricultural workforce.' 2025 Groundbreaker alumni and sustainable seaweed aquaculture researcher Alisa Milhaila described the program as a launching pad for her career, providing the visibility, mentorship and momentum to take her research to the next level. 'Being part of the evokeAG. Groundbreaker program has been transformative, not just for my career, but for me personally. The exposure to such a wide network of producers, innovators, investors, and policymakers across the agrifood sector has opened doors I didn't know existed. It's helped me grow professionally, but more importantly, it's given me the confidence, perspective, and connections to evolve personally too,' said Alisa. Applications open today, Monday 14 July 2025, and will close on Sunday 3 August 2025. For more information on how to apply for the Groundbreakers Program, head to groundbreakers.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Crash sends 3 to the hospital in Huron County
WAKEMAN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) — A man suffered life-threatening injuries during a crash Saturday night in Huron County. Family continues search for missing Canton man now considered murder victim According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers with the Norwalk Post responded to the intersection of State Route 303 and State Route 60 just before 7:30 p.m. According to OSHP, Betty Jarvis, 75, of Elyria, was going east on SR 303 and failed to stop at the posted stop sign. As she entered the intersection, her car collided with a southbound vehicle driven by Vincent Davis, 37, of Wakeman. The collision sent Jarvis' vehicle off the road and into a tree. Davis' vehicle went off the road and into a bush and a chicken coop. 1 killed, 5 hurt in overnight shooting in Buckeye Plaza: I-Team Jarvis and her passenger suffered minor injuries and were taken by EMS to a hospital. Davis suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to Fisher Titus Hospital before he was flown to Cleveland Metro Hospital. No charges have been filed, according to OSHP, and the crash remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Mom Sees Son Playing With Toy Animals—Then Realizes What's Really Happening
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. When one mom came across her son playing with his favorite toy animals, she initially thought little of it. However, when she took a closer look at what he was doing, she quickly realized there was more to his game than meets the eye. Hannah Wakeman, from the West Midlands region of England, took to her TikTok channel, @cleaningwithhan_, to share a glimpse of the special game she discovered her 10-year-old son playing. "I actually went to check on him as he was quiet for too long," Wakeman told Newsweek. Wakeman's son has autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 31 children aged 8 years in the U.S. have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). When it comes to living with autism, self-regulation is a crucial skill set. It provides the individual with the necessary tools to manage their own emotions, behaviors, and sensory input. It's something that can be worked on and improved with age. In the case of Wakeman's son, his toy animals are a useful tool. "He orders the animals so he can self regulate and self soothe," Wakeman said. "The repetitive nature of it can be calming." Hannah realized there was something special about the way her son had ordered his toys. Hannah realized there was something special about the way her son had ordered his toys. TikTok/cleaningwithhan_ Wakeman said her son has always been an avid collector of toy animals, among other things. "His special interest is animals; he's been collecting them for years," she said. "He also collects Disney DVDs and orders them from their release date." However, there was something unique about the way he was playing with his toys on this particular day. So unique that Wakeman felt compelled to share his efforts on social media in a video that has already racked up 2.4 million views. "I noticed the zebra at the end, that was the moment I realized that I looked at the alligator at the beginning and realized he'd ordered them alphabetically," she said. This was something her son had "never done before," and she decided to share it, in part, as a challenge to viewers online. "I wanted to see without stating, if anyone else could guess what he had done," Wakeman said. Having given followers enough time to make their guesses, Wakeman revealed the answer by listing the toy animals in the order they appeared in her son's lineup: Alligator, bear, camel, dolphin, elephant, flamingo, giraffe, hippo, Iguana, jaguar, kangaroo, lion, monkey, narwhal, octopus, polar bear, quail, rhino, squirrel, tiger, urial, vulture, wolf, X-ray fish, yak, zebra. While the challenge-like nature of the clip clearly boosted the video's popularity, Wakeman felt it also offered an intriguing look at "how the autistic mind works." It also had a positive impact on Wakeman and her family, with numerous fellow parents of autistic children chiming in on the comments section to offer praise and share stories of similar experiences. "That's amazing!!!! My sons autistic so I can relate," one user wrote. "My little boy does this as well. Took me ages to realise," another person commented. Reflecting on the discovery and their subsequent viral fame, Wakeman has been left with one overriding feeling: pride. "I felt so proud of my son," she said. "It's amazing to hear that so many other children do this too. I think it's so cool to have that way of thinking."
Axios
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Student artists light up The LUME
Despite being surrounded by her work on the walls of The LUME at Newfields, Regan Wakeman still couldn't believe her eyes. What's she saying:"It's just surreal. I've been pinching myself for a year and I still am," she told Axios. "It's honestly overwhelming in the best way." Why it matters: Wakeman is one of six up-and-coming creators provided a "dream come true" platform to showcase their talents inside Newfields' immersive art gallery this summer. Each three-minute featurette combines the talent of a visual artist and a musical artist. Zoom in: Axios Indianapolis caught up with some of the creators during Friday night's debut to learn more about their work. "Evren" by Wakeman and Kyleigh Sprout focuses on space, stars and speculative cosmology while giving viewers a tour of the cosmos. Sprout said, "it's both an exploration of outer space, but also an exploration of who you are as a human in outer space." Wakeman added, "We don't get the opportunity to view space up close … this is kind of a surreal and impressionistic way to bring you there." "Harmonia" by Gregory Fisher-Fox and Maxwell Arney aims to provide visuals and sounds to the range of emotions that humans face on a daily basis. "Our featurette is a little different from others. It's split up into three different acts, so it has more of a narrative," said Fisher-Fox. "It's supposed to represent that we all go through bliss and anxiety throughout our lives, but it all encapsulates into harmony, and that's what makes life beautiful in the end." "Echoes of Home" by Jansing Lunato and Macy Oberhart draws on the nostalgic themes of home, childhood and growth. "I took scenes and everyday objects and represented them in a way that reflects the deep sentiment I associate with my childhood," wrote Lunato. "I invite the audience to literally step into the work, offering them a space to reflect on their own memories and the emotions they evoke."
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
CDC: At least 3% of measles cases this year were in fully vaccinated people
At least 3% of measles cases confirmed so far this year have been in people who received two doses of the measles vaccine, meaning they were fully vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. About three dozen of the nearly 1,200 measles infections in 2025 have been in people with two vaccine doses, the agency said Friday in its weekly update on cases. An additional 2% of cases were in people who received at least one dose of the measles vaccine. Many of the cases were in Texas, which on Tuesday counted a 21st confirmed measles case in someone with at least two doses of the vaccine. The first 20 cases did not result in hospitalizations, Lara Anton, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of State Health Services, said Monday. Those cases were in children 8 years old or younger. Anton did not immediately respond to a request for more information about the additional case, which was reported on Tuesday after she spoke to CBS News. The first 20 cases also did not include people who received their second dose as a result of post-exposure prophylaxis, Anton said. Post-exposure prophylaxis is offering someone a drug or vaccine after they are exposed to a germ, to reduce the chance they will be infected or develop severe disease. The CDC says people exposed to measles can get vaccinated within 72 hours of when they were first exposed, if they are not fully immunized. "If administered within 72 hours of initial measles exposure, MMR vaccine might provide some protection against infection or modify the clinical course of disease," the agency's recommendations say. Texas has seen a deadly outbreak of the highly contagious virus this year. While cases there have recently slowed, CDC officials have said that authorities have been tracking more outbreaks in other communities across the U.S. linked to travel outside and inside the country. "Additional cases have been seeded from the outbreak in Texas, as well as related outbreaks in Mexico and Canada. Additionally, measles importation from international travel continues, especially as the busy summer of travel season ramps up," Brian Wakeman, deputy lead of the CDC's measles laboratory task force, said Monday. Wakeman, who spoke on a nationwide call for testing laboratories, said the U.S. is now on pace to top the 1,274 cases of measles seen in 2019. That was the most cases the U.S. has seen in a single year since endemic spread of the virus was declared "eliminated" at the end of the 20th century. "We're also on pace to be the greatest number of measles cases since the early 90s," Wakeman said. Six cases of measles in people who received at least two doses of the vaccine have also been in Colorado, that state's health department says. "None of the six cases with 2+ doses were seniors or required hospitalization," Hope Shuler, a spokesperson for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said in an email. Health authorities and experts have called for some seniors to check if they need a measles booster, especially if they are planning to travel, because of the kind of measles vaccines that were used before 1968. "That group is unlikely to have robust immunity from infection, because at that point in time, they were using less effective vaccines," said Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News. Colorado says many of its vaccinated cases have been in residents who were exposed during travel to other parts of the world facing large outbreaks like Canada and Europe. The state previously said it had linked multiple cases to an infectious traveler who exposed others at Denver International Airport and on a Turkish Airlines flight. The CDC has also issued new guidance for summer camps to prepare for the threat of measles spread this year, including urging camp operators to check for documentation of immunity among staff and children. Measles vaccines are 97% effective at preventing measles after two doses and 93% after one dose, the CDC says. New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander detained by ICE Senate Republicans propose Medicaid changes in Trump budget bill Trump says U.S. knows where Iran's supreme leader is, but won't kill him "for now"
