CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Corpus Christi Animal Care Services is getting a major facelift as part of the city's mid-year budget adjustment, with construction aimed at improving comfort for animals and staff. City officials said five roofs have already been replaced throughout the facility and that installation of a new HVAC system at Kennel Three… Continue reading Corpus Christi Animal Care Services upgrades kennels and launches HVAC pilot project
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BD simplifies at-home HPV testing to expand access to cervical cancer screening outside the United States
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ, Oct 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced a new self-collection solution for HPV testing in markets outside the United States. This new innovation simplifies home sample collection for patients and further automates laboratory processing using high-tech robotics with the… Continue reading BD simplifies at-home HPV testing to expand access to cervical cancer screening outside the United States
Reliable Air Conditioner Repair Services for Homes, Offices and Commercial Spaces | Home design
In our company we know how important reliable and efficient air conditioning is, especially in the hottest months. Our air conditioning repair services are designed to ensure your home or office stays cool and comfortable all year round. Whether you need a quick fix or a more extensive repair, our team is ready to deliver… Continue reading Reliable Air Conditioner Repair Services for Homes, Offices and Commercial Spaces | Home design
Review: Sainlogic Smart Weather Station SA9
Monitor your atmosphere Grant Morgan ⋅ Published: October 21, 2025 (Image credit: TWICE) For anyone interested in weather data or just wants to know what's happening in their backyard, the Sainlogic Smart Weather Station SA9 offers a solid middle ground between casual curiosity and serious hobby monitoring. This affordable, smart weather station summarizes everything from… Continue reading Review: Sainlogic Smart Weather Station SA9
The White House begins demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom
Updated October 20, 2025 at 9:12 p.m. EDT WASHINGTON – The White House on Monday began demolishing part of the East Wing, the first lady's traditional base of operations, to build President Trump's $250 million ballroom, even though the federal agency responsible for such projects has not issued a building permit. Dramatic photos of the… Continue reading The White House begins demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom
Macy's opens automated fulfillment center in North Carolina
Macy's has cut the ribbon on its largest and most technologically advanced fulfillment center to date. The facility is located in China Grove, North Carolina – about 35 miles north of Charlotte – and supports all product categories for the retailer, from apparel to home furnishings. The 2.5 million square foot facility features the largest… Continue reading Macy's opens automated fulfillment center in North Carolina
Photovoltaic powered electrochromic smart windows for net zero energy buildings
The rapid development of human society is accompanied by increasing energy consumption, which exacerbates existing environmental problems. Building energy consumption accounts for a significant portion – approximately 40% – of global energy consumption, with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems accounting for a significant share [[1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]]. While reliance on… Continue reading Photovoltaic powered electrochromic smart windows for net zero energy buildings
The Hidden Costs of Retirement: How to Prepare for the Unexpected
People often think of retirement as a time of leisure: long mornings with coffee, traveling, spending time with family, or finally pursuing hobbies they've been putting off during their working years. The reality is that retirees often overlook the hidden costs associated with retirement – expenses that aren't reflected in glossy brochures and optimistic financial… Continue reading The Hidden Costs of Retirement: How to Prepare for the Unexpected
7 technology brands that also make smart home devices and devices
Philips (then Philips & Co.) was founded in 1891 and was initially known for its cost-effective light bulbs. While the brand remains a leader in home lighting today, it moved into other consumer categories throughout the 20th century with innovations such as the Philishave electric razor, the first mass-market television, the first compact cassette player… Continue reading 7 technology brands that also make smart home devices and devices
What happens when your buildings can manage themselves?
Imagine a real estate portfolio that anticipates needs, allocates resources, and continually improves performance in real-time—all without human intervention. This is the emerging reality of self-optimizing real estate operations: a redesign of how companies manage costs, risk and sustainability in their portfolios. Today's companies operate in increasingly complex real estate sectors, encompassing a variety of… Continue reading What happens when your buildings can manage themselves?