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Authorities Admit Loneliness Epidemic but Shun Responsibility

In early May 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy published an advisory1 on the growing epidemic of loneliness and social isolation. According to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the advisory is “part of the Biden administration’s broader efforts to address mental health”2 by raising awareness. No federal funding has been allocated to address it,… Read More »

Councils and road authorities to benefit from asset efficiency with Optima Hub

Warwick, U.K., 19th July 2021 – Telent’s newly deployed Intelligent Transport System will provide a scalable and futureproof solution for councils and road authorities across the UK. Optima Hub remotely monitors and integrates data from roadside controllers and sensors. The solution enables that information to be accessible via a centralised, browser-based system allowing for increased… Read More »

More virus in Victoria, authorities warn

Victoria has recorded no new cases of coronavirus for a fourth consecutive day as police clashed with anti-lockdown protesters, arresting over 400 people. Despite Tuesday’s COVID-19 feat, health authorities believe there are still undetected cases in the state. Victoria’s Commander of Testing Jeroen Weimar warns of a “long road ahead” before the state can return… Read More »