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Fox News
an hour ago
- General
- Fox News
Expert reveals how to spot, escape a rip current
SwimJim CEO Jim Spiers joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the dangers of rip currents, how to spot them and concerns stemming from the increased risk of pool drownings nationwide.
CTV News
14-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Boil water advisory in place for hamlet of Granum
Residents in the southern Alberta community of Granum are being told to boil their water before using it to ensure it's safe for consumption. Officials said Sunday that until further notice, all tap water used for drinking, cooking and other purposes needs to be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before consumption. According to Alberta Health Services (AHS), tap water isn't safe to drink or use as usually under a boil water advisory. That includes preparing food (washing vegetables and cooking rice), making juice or baby formula, making ice and using it in pod-type coffee makers. It should not be given to pets either. AHS says home water filters cannot safely treat contaminated water, but drip coffee makers can be filled with tap water only if they are designed to heat water to a high enough temperature. Further information about boil water advisories can be found online.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
School takes matters into its own hands to get its children swimming
A school in Swindon has taken the unusual step of installing its own swimming pool in its playground. Drove Primary School in Swindon has added the feature so that it can deliver vital lessons to children and members of the school community. The lessons, delivered in partnership with Fortius PE, aim to help pupils meet national curriculum requirements and develop water confidence, while also reaching out to parents who may not have had the chance to learn to swim. Recommended reading Students do 24-hour cycling challenge in heatwave Teen crowned national champion after winning double gold at Jiu Jitsu tournament School attack 'not as described' as new info sparks further investigation Repi Begum, councillor for Lydiard and Freshbrook and also parent at the school, said: "It's an amazing opportunity, especially for people (like me) who need to stay covered for religious reasons. "Other places don't offer female lifeguards or women-only sessions like this. "It's also well timed, as we can drop the children at school, join the session, get a bit of exercise, get fit, make new friends and gain confidence in the water. "I'm really grateful to the school for organising this for us and our children." The temporary pool is 1.2 metres deep, 10 metres long and six metres wide, and was installed to address the shortage of swimming facilities in the area. Sarah Hyde, a swimming instructor involved in the programme, said: "It's a great initiative, the closure of swimming pools across the town meant there weren't the available hours to get the children the swimming lessons they needed to meet the national curriculum requirements. "Previously, the number of pupils meeting the targets was below 30 per cent. "With this approach, every child has the chance to learn, and we can dramatically improve that figure." The programme is also reaching beyond the classroom. Kelly Reynolds, PE teacher at Drove Primary School, said: "Opportunities for families to swim are becoming very limited, and if they can find somewhere local, it can be too expensive to go. "Culturally and traditionally, swimming for our school mums isn't accessible. "With the help of Fortius PE and with public funding, we were excited to be able to offer free swimming lessons for mums who often feel they are unable to go swimming or even learn to swim." Headteacher Bryony Bardwell praised the wider impact of the scheme. Ms Bardwell said: "This initiative isn't just about meeting targets—it's about equipping our children and mums with a vital life skill that could one day save their life. "I'm incredibly proud of our staff and students and extremely grateful to Fortius PE for helping make it happen."
CTV News
11-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Boil water advisory for areas of St. Thomas
Map of affected areas in St. Thomas. (City of St. Thomas) A boil water advisory is in place for areas of St. Thomas by Southwestern Public Health, after water sample results indicated the presence of bacteria. The affected locations are: East Avenue, Chester Street, West Avenue, Devonshire Place, Balflour Street, Ada Street, Parkside Drive, Bell Drive, Henry Street, Glenbanner Street, Willow Street, Wilson Avenue (from #2 to #193), Bush Line (40359), Elm Street (from #25 to #80), Palm Street (from #4 to #17), Sunset Drive (from #126 to #188) and Pinafore Park. Dr. Ninh Tran, the medical officer of health, advises residents to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before domestic use. Water must be boiled before using it for drinking, making infant formula and juice, brushing teeth, washing raw foods and making ice. The advisory will remain in effect until tests show the water is safe to consume. For more information on the boil water advisory, visit Southwestern Public Health's website.
Associated Press
07-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Lenovo Recognized by CDP as a Leader for Climate Change and Water Security
July 7, 2025 /3BL/ - Lenovo announced it has been recognized as a leader for climate change (A) and water security (A-) by the global environment non-profit CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project). Inclusion in CDP's Corporate A list highlights Lenovo's commitment to environmental transparency and comprehensive disclosure. CDP is a not-for-profit organization whose independent environmental disclosures system helps companies and other organizations disclose their environmental impact. In 2024, over 22,700 companies were scored on their climate and water-related disclosures. CDP's scoring methodology became more rigorous in 2024. The updated methodology aligns with ESG frameworks and raises the bar for what constitutes environmental leadership. Lenovo's inclusion in the A List reflects the strength of its sustainability strategy, from transparent emissions reporting to water resource management. In addition to recognition from CDP, Lenovo was awarded the Platinum Medal from EcoVadis and received AAA status from MSCI ESG ratings. Lenovo is on track to reach its near-term emissions reduction targets, aligned to the Science Based Targets initiative and its journey to net-zero by 2050. Collaboration plays a key role in achieving this goal—starting with Lenovo's global supply chain and including efforts to work closely with suppliers to support their own sustainability goals. In September 2023, Lenovo joined the UN Global Compact Forward Faster initiative, committing to accelerate private sector progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on climate action and water resilience. More info about CDP, its scoring, and methodology can be found here. Learn more about Lenovo's sustainability efforts in its latest Environmental, Social and Governance Report. About Lenovo Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Lenovo
