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You should never wear this at the gym — and it’s not what you think
2025-07-03

You should never wear this at the gym — and it’s not what you think

According to jewelers, fitness professionals, and medical experts, there’s one item you should always remove before hitting the weights.

MU Extension and partners develop appraisal guide for wild turkey habitat
2025-07-03

MU Extension and partners develop appraisal guide for wild turkey habitat

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Landowners in Missouri interested in improving habitats for wild turkeys on their property have a new tool to help them.

How can you lower your bills and save? Try these mid-year money moves for your finances.
2025-07-03

How can you lower your bills and save? Try these mid-year money moves for your finances.

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down financial tips and money moves to make as we mark the halfway point of 2025 – from reviewing insurance accounts to your retirement savings.

Dominant Pogačar and resurgent Vingegaard set to ignite Tour de France
2025-07-03

Dominant Pogačar and resurgent Vingegaard set to ignite Tour de France

PARIS — At just 26 years old, Tadej Pogačar is among cycling's greats and also admired as a spectacular rider. The world champion wins on all terrains, and is favorite to win a fourth Tour de France title.

High Levels of Particulate Matter Found Near Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in L.A.
2025-07-03

High Levels of Particulate Matter Found Near Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in L.A.

By Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, July 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Electric cars are increasingly common due to their potential...

Kohl’s makes desperate move to keep customers away from rivals
2025-07-03

Kohl’s makes desperate move to keep customers away from rivals

The retailer has made a bold announcement to reverse an alarming trend in its stores.

2025-07-03

Sony’s Helldivers 2 marches onto Xbox Series X|S on 26 August as cross-play war for Super Earth expands - Mint

Sony’s Helldivers 2 marches onto Xbox Series X|S on 26 August as cross-play war for Super Earth expands MintSony-Published Helldivers 2 Gets Shock Release Date on Xbox Series X and S IGNHelldivers 2 is the first PlayStation-published Xbox game The VergeMassive PS5 Hit Helldivers 2 Is Coming To Xbox This August As Console Exclusivity Wall Comes Down KotakuHelldivers 2 arrives on Xbox Series X next month Polygon

Best free-to-play (F2P) guide for MARVEL Mystic Mayhem
2025-07-03

Best free-to-play (F2P) guide for MARVEL Mystic Mayhem

MARVEL Mystic Mayhem isn't the easiest of games to navigate if you're going the F2P route (free-to-play).While you can progress fairly without spending any money, the resource crunch hits hard and does so fairly quickly. In terms of generosity, NetEase could do better, especially with the premium currency. But you can still ensure steady progress with a bit of planning. Doing so will allow you to hit level 40 within the first five days, and things should get easier from that point.How to progress a F2P player in MARVEL Mystic MayhemAs with any gacha, the trick is to carefully manage your resources, because you won't have a plethora of them. First, you have to understand one core idea: as a F2P player, you're not going to have every character (especially the 3-star names, as they're way harder to get).The first important step is to clear all the daily activities before your energy can recharge. Unlike the Story and Memento modes, activities like Treasure Hunts consume energy. You can have a total of 240 energy at any given time. Try to always keep this under 240, as you will stop gaining it if you're beyond the threshold.Image via Exptional GlobalSecond, how do you spend your keys? There are two types: one that is used on the evergreen banner, and the other, which is used on rate-up banners. Both banners have a hard pity set at 80. If you want to use your Crystals (aka Dreamgems) for buying keys, always spend on the keys required for opening the rate-up banners. As a free-to-play, I believe there's a better way to spend your Crystals. But before that, let me explain a bit more about the evergreen banner.The evergreen banner doesn't have all 3-star characters available in MARVEL Mystic Mayhem. However, the banner doesn't have an end date, which makes it feasible for you to hit the hard pity. Moreover, you're guaranteed a random 3-star once you complete 40 pulls. Screenshot by DestructoidThe pool of heroes (that you get after 40 pulls) includes Emma Frost, Juggernaut, Thor, and Doctor Strange. All four characters are top tiers in their respective roles, so they're all worth it (especially at 40 pulls). Your first objective is to complete every available event quest to earn as many keys as possible, but don't spend your Crystals.Coming to the Crystals: you can use them on the Premium banners (aka rate-ups), but you're better served by using them to buy Energy Orbs. When you're just starting, you'll be gated by your player level. The only way to consistently raise it is by playing the daily activities, but that requires energy. Once you've finished your available quota, you can use the Crystals to buy Energy Orbs (30 Dreamgems for 60 Energy) and earn more XP without having to wait for the daily refresh. This is a better way to spend your premium currency rather than hoping to get lucky on the Rate-Up banners.Don't get me wrong; you can still get lucky with the banners and pull a top-tier character. But that essentially depends on a tiny percentage, or you'll have to guarantee 80 pulls (that way, you're confirmed of a 3-star character). Instead, spending your Crystals to quicken your leveling up is much more beneficial in the long run. Doing so will also get you more keys from various objectives and get you closer to the 80-pull mark on the evergreen banner.Screenshot by DestructoidAs of writing, you can reset your characters and get back all the invested materials. It's the best time to build up as many characters as possible. Doing so not only gives you a well-rounded roster, but you can also get more Crystals from completing character milestones. You can always reset the ones that you won't need in the long run, but those extra Crystals will be yours to keep.That's pretty much all you need to know about managing your hard-earned resources if you're not spending any money. Always be on the lookout for additional time-limited events that NetEase will release periodically. Those will be extra sources of rewards to build up your roster as we get more content in the future.The post Best free-to-play (F2P) guide for MARVEL Mystic Mayhem appeared first on Destructoid.

Teen drivers spend over 20% of the time looking at their phones
2025-07-03

Teen drivers spend over 20% of the time looking at their phones

A study's findings show that young drivers spend an average of 21.1% of each trip looking at their mobile device.

‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer Connie Francis, 87, hospitalized after suffering from ‘extreme pain’
2025-07-03

‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer Connie Francis, 87, hospitalized after suffering from ‘extreme pain’

Connie Francis dealt with a hip injury prior to her hospitalization.

Jonnu Smith discusses Dolphins departure
2025-07-03

Jonnu Smith discusses Dolphins departure

Coming off a career year in 2024, Jonnu Smith aimed to remain in Miami for the coming season and beyond. Talks on an extension did not produce an agreement, however, leaving a trade as a distinct possibility.

"You need a coach, you need someone with structure" - Brandon Jennings on what the Knicks need this upcoming season
2025-07-03

"You need a coach, you need someone with structure" - Brandon Jennings on what the Knicks need this upcoming season

Will the reported Mike Brown hiring match Jennings' expectations?

US factory orders rebound in May on strong aircraft demand
2025-07-03

US factory orders rebound in May on strong aircraft demand

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -New orders for U.S.-manufactured goods surged in May on strong demand for aircraft and business spending on equipment appeared to be strong halfway through the second quarter. Factory orders increased 8.2% after a downwardly revised 3.9% drop in April, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast factory orders rebounding 8.2% after a previously reported 3.7% decline in April.

How ICE crackdowns are affecting the workforce
2025-07-03

How ICE crackdowns are affecting the workforce

The Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants might be the most profound change in the American labor market right now. Industries that rely on immigrant labor are especially vulnerable, as ICE continues to raid businesses believed to have unauthorized workers. Today on the show, we talk to representatives from the agriculture, construction and long-term care industries to ask: Are people still showing up to work? Related episodes: What's missing in the immigration debate Is the 'border crisis' actually a 'labor market crisis?'For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Translation help by Ella Feldman. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.

2025-07-03

Finnish police say stabbing that wounded 4 people at mall in Tampere not a terror or racist attack

HELSINKI (AP) — A stabbing attack that wounded four people Thursday outside a mall in Finland wasn't believed to be a terror or racist attack, police said.

2025-07-03

Finnish media says several people have been stabbed in the southern city of Tempere

HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — An assailant in Finland stabbed several people near a shopping center in the southern city of Tempere on Thursday afternoon, and one person was arrested, Finnish public broadcaster Yle reported.

Finnish media reports several people have been stabbed near a shopping center
2025-07-03

Finnish media reports several people have been stabbed near a shopping center

HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Finnish public broadcaster Yle reported that several people were stabbed near a shopping center in the southern city of Tempere on Thursday. Yle reports that one person was detained without giving further details.

Settlement reached with Bell Media in human rights complaint, ex-CP24 personality says
2025-07-03

Settlement reached with Bell Media in human rights complaint, ex-CP24 personality says

A well-known Toronto television personality says she's reached a settlement with Bell Media in response to a human rights complaint, in which she alleged "a systemic pattern" of racism, sexism and discrimination.Patricia Jaggernauth, a CP24 co-host, reporter and weather specialist, filed a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission in October 2022, after 11 years with the company.She alleged she had been "treated as a token and a commodity" and felt obligated to put her job ahead of her

Inside how a sound effects artist brings movies, shows and more to life
2025-07-03

Inside how a sound effects artist brings movies, shows and more to life

Award-winner Sanaa Kelley is a sound effects artist that uses everyday objects to create sound effects that people may not even notice, describing it as "acting with sound." CBS News' Vlad Duthiers gives a behind the scenes look at her studio and how she helps to bring movies and more to life.

2025-07-03

Romania’s Meze Audio Launches New 105 Silva Open-Back Headphones - Forbes

Romania’s Meze Audio Launches New 105 Silva Open-Back Headphones Forbes

Romania’s Meze Audio Launches New 105 Silva Open-Back Headphones
2025-07-03

Romania’s Meze Audio Launches New 105 Silva Open-Back Headphones

These new open-back 105 Silva headphones from Meze Audio will go on sale from July 23, 2025. The design is inspired by the Mid-Century Modern movement.

2025-07-03

Scientists May Have Found the Blueprint of the Human Body at the Bottom of the Ocean - MSN

Scientists May Have Found the Blueprint of the Human Body at the Bottom of the Ocean MSN

Rita Ora Reveals How Beyoncé Defended Her Against Jay-Z Affair Rumors
2025-07-03

Rita Ora Reveals How Beyoncé Defended Her Against Jay-Z Affair Rumors

Beyoncé stepped in to be Rita Ora's bodyguard. While the “Body on Me” singer faced rumors back in 2016 that she was the “Becky with the good hair” Beyoncé sang about in her Lemonade track...

xAI gets permits for 15 natural gas generators at Memphis data center
2025-07-03

xAI gets permits for 15 natural gas generators at Memphis data center

Elon Musk's AI company has been operating more than twice that number without permits for months, a legal group alleges.

Djokovic will not reflect until 'on the beach' with Federer, Nadal amid Wimbledon milestone
2025-07-03

Djokovic will not reflect until 'on the beach' with Federer, Nadal amid Wimbledon milestone

In his hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic put his Wimbledon-winning credentials firmly on display with victory over Dan Evans.

Vintage Djokovic delivers Wimbledon warning with dominant win over Evans
2025-07-03

Vintage Djokovic delivers Wimbledon warning with dominant win over Evans

In his hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic put his Wimbledon-winning credentials firmly on display with victory over Dan Evans.

Lily Allen ‘can’t remember’ how many abortions she’s had after getting pregnant ‘all the time’
2025-07-03

Lily Allen ‘can’t remember’ how many abortions she’s had after getting pregnant ‘all the time’

‘I remember once getting pregnant and the man paying for my abortion, and me thinking it was so romantic,’ Allen recalled on Tuesday’s episode of her podcast

Brookfield sells US$690-million in private equity stakes to set up fund targeting wealthy investors
2025-07-03

Brookfield sells US$690-million in private equity stakes to set up fund targeting wealthy investors

Plans to launch evergreen fund later this year, building the base for a new strategy to attract high net worth investors

Demetrious Johnson: 'Unicorn' Ilia Topuria can retire undefeated like Khabib Nurmagomedov
2025-07-03

Demetrious Johnson: 'Unicorn' Ilia Topuria can retire undefeated like Khabib Nurmagomedov

Demetrious Johnson can see Ilia Topuria having a flawless career just like Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Ransomware gang Hunters International says it’s shutting down
2025-07-03

Ransomware gang Hunters International says it’s shutting down

The cybercriminal group, which said it's releasing its decryption tools to victims, may be transitioning to new infrastructure under a different name.

2025-07-03

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Beverage Accessory (TLS-807)

PITTSBURGH, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a secure and convenient beverage accessory that would make it easier to transport and sip a beverage on the go," said an inventor, from Saint Petersburg, Fla., "so I invented...

Where Are Cummins Engines Made And Who Owns The Company Today?
2025-07-03

Where Are Cummins Engines Made And Who Owns The Company Today?

Cummins dominates the world of diesel engine, and it has done so for decades. Who owns the company today? Where are the legendary Cummins engines made?

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: First Solar, CrowdStrike, Datadog, Robinhood and more
2025-07-03

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: First Solar, CrowdStrike, Datadog, Robinhood and more

Check out some of the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

Kidnappers or ICE agents? L.A. police grapple with surge in calls from concerned citizens
2025-07-03

Kidnappers or ICE agents? L.A. police grapple with surge in calls from concerned citizens

LAPD has responded in recent weeks to more than half a dozen federal immigration enforcement actions that were called in as kidnappings.

EIA Natural Gas Storage Build Of +55 Bcf Exceeds Analyst Estimates
2025-07-03

EIA Natural Gas Storage Build Of +55 Bcf Exceeds Analyst Estimates

Natural gas prices pulled back after the release of the EIA report.

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr share 'special' bond as only living members of The Beatles
2025-07-03

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr share 'special' bond as only living members of The Beatles

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have reflected on the 'special' bond they have with each other as the only living members of The Beatles, following the deaths of John Lennon and George Harrison

2025-07-03

Easy Tips to Keep Homes Cool and Utility Bills Down

Richardson, Texas, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The oppressive summer heat has everyone going inside to seek a reprieve from the relentlessly high temperatures outside. Extreme heat puts home systems and utility bills to the test, but Service Experts, one of the leading residential HVAC service companies in the U.S., has tips on how to weather the heat with minimum strain on your home and wallet. An Ounce of PreventionThe outside HVAC unit should be clear of anything that can cut down on air flow. Pay attention to not mow grass into the unit as any debris can obstruct air flow, as will a clogged filter. The more blockage a filter has, the less air will move through the system, directly limiting the amount of cooling it can do.The Literal Dog DaysDid you know that dogs can have a direct impact on keeping cool? If male dogs have access to an outside unit and hike their leg on it, it can eat away at the aluminum on the fans. In that case, the unit may run but ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

2025-07-03

Analyst sends bold message on Tesla stock after disappointing news - TheStreet

Analyst sends bold message on Tesla stock after disappointing news TheStreetTesla Is in Disarray. Musk Has Already Moved Beyond Caring About Cars. WSJTesla Stock Rallies After Q2 Deliveries As Investors Feared The Worst Investor's Business DailyTesla reports 14% decline in vehicle deliveries, marking second straight year-over-year drop CNBCTesla reports record sales plunge from last year CNN

Superman star David Corenswet reached out to Henry Cavill about the DC role, but the Man of Steel actor wanted him to do his own thing: "Superman isn't one for dictating how other people should be"
2025-07-03

Superman star David Corenswet reached out to Henry Cavill about the DC role, but the Man of Steel actor wanted him to do his own thing: "Superman isn't one for dictating how other people should be"

David Corenswet "exchanged letters" with former Superman actors Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin

Justin Bartha on comedy "Nuked" and potential future projects
2025-07-03

Justin Bartha on comedy "Nuked" and potential future projects

Actor Justin Bartha stars in a new comedy, "Nuked," which is about a group of college friends who reunited at a lavish estate for a technology-free and cannabis-themed birthday party. Bartha speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the movie, what he wants the audience to take away from it and potential future projects.

Putin and Trump to speak by phone in their 6th conversation this year
2025-07-03

Putin and Trump to speak by phone in their 6th conversation this year

MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin said they will speak by phone Thursday, their sixth publicly disclosed chat since Trump returned to the White House this year.

Putin and Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine in phone call, Kremlin official says
2025-07-03

Putin and Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine in phone call, Kremlin official says

MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Iran, Ukraine and other issues on Thursday in a “frank and constructive” phone call, the Kremlin said, in their sixth publicly disclosed chat since Trump returned to...

The Democratization Of Graph Data For Business Users
2025-07-03

The Democratization Of Graph Data For Business Users

Graph databases allow us to do more and know more and enable us to build knowledge graphs that can organize complex and convoluted information.

Trump says US has given Ukraine too many weapons in first public comments on pause in shipments
2025-07-03

Trump says US has given Ukraine too many weapons in first public comments on pause in shipments

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump complained Thursday that the United States provided too many weapons to Ukraine under the previous administration, his first public comments on the pause in some shipments as Russia escalates its latest offensive.

Dune: Awakening sandworms now linger around recently harvested spicefields, and spice fiends are having such a hard time with it they're not sure if it's a bug or a feature
2025-07-03

Dune: Awakening sandworms now linger around recently harvested spicefields, and spice fiends are having such a hard time with it they're not sure if it's a bug or a feature

"Pointless to even try to harvest spice until fixed"

Microsoft Confirms It’s Deleting Passwords In 29 Days — Act Now
2025-07-03

Microsoft Confirms It’s Deleting Passwords In 29 Days — Act Now

Time is running out — these Microsoft passwords will be deleted in August.

2025-07-03

Washington state to buy new hybrid electric ferries from Florida shipyard

For the first time in more than 50 years, Washington State Ferries will contract with an out-of-state shipyard to build new vessels.

‘Star Wars’ actor Kenneth Colley dead at 87 after contracting COVID, pneumonia
2025-07-03

‘Star Wars’ actor Kenneth Colley dead at 87 after contracting COVID, pneumonia

Kenneth Colley played Admiral Piett in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi."

2025-07-03

Finnish media reports several people have been stabbed near a shopping center in Tempere

Finnish media reports several people have been stabbed near a shopping center in Tempere.

NetEase says no one is off-limits, so which odd or lesser known characters do you want to see in Marvel Rivals?
2025-07-03

NetEase says no one is off-limits, so which odd or lesser known characters do you want to see in Marvel Rivals?

Everyone knows Marvel characters like Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Captain America, but what do you know about Doop and Phone Ranger? Get ready to maybe see them in-game in Marvel Rivals in a few years.Marvel Rivals director Guangyun Chen recently said in an interview with VideoGamer that the game's development team is "licensed to explore the full Marvel universe" and draw from "over 85 years" of weird, obscure, and unique characters. With a new hero set to launch every month starting with season three on July 11, this basically means that things are going to get weird.Screenshot by DestructoidThere is no shortage of weird and silly characters in Marvel, and the list gets especially big when you dive deep into the expansive roster of the most obscure heroes and villains. Marvel Rivals already has some unique ones in Jeff the Land Shark and Squirrel Girl, but it could only get odder from there. While NetEase is currently set to "focus on the heavy-hitters" like season three's additions of Jean Grey/Phoenix and Blade, Chen said the team will eventually "shine a light on some lesser-known yet equally fascinating characters." Oh yeah, this is gonna get fun.There's a long list of animal-like or anthropomorphic characters to continue the trend, such as Howard the Duck, Hit-Monkey, Spider-Ham, Hellcow, Frog-Man, Swarm, Lockjaw, Orka, and Gibbon. Jeff likely won't be the only animal in the game for long.And then there's humanoid characters like Paste Pot Pete and M.O.D.O.K. (already found mentioned within the files), or how about Doorman, who is literally a living doorway? Have you heard of Doctor Bong? Slapstick? Gamecock? Doop? Yeah, have fun googling some of these.And so I ask you, dear reader, which obscure or weird Marvel character do you hope to be playing as soon in Marvel Rivals? Answer our poll and let us know in the comments below.The post NetEase says no one is off-limits, so which odd or lesser known characters do you want to see in Marvel Rivals? appeared first on Destructoid.

Bhad Bhabie Denies $674K Credit Card Debt Allegations
2025-07-03

Bhad Bhabie Denies $674K Credit Card Debt Allegations

Recently, "PEOPLE" reported that Bhad Bhabie is being sued by American Express for alleged unpaid credit card charges.The post Bhad Bhabie Denies $674K Credit Card Debt Allegations appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Many More Borderlands 4 Secrets Teased Ahead of Release
2025-07-03

Many More Borderlands 4 Secrets Teased Ahead of Release

As players slowly discover more details about the highly anticipated release of Borderlands 4 later this year, Gearbox is making it clear that they will be holding a few things back until the official release date. Responding to news reporting on a muting feature for the series’ beloved and annoying mascot, Claptrap, Gearbox CEO Randy [...]The post Many More Borderlands 4 Secrets Teased Ahead of Release appeared first on ComicBook.com.

Amazon Cuts 14′′ Laptop Screen Extender to a Record Low, New 4.7-Star Portable Monitor Deal for 4th of July
2025-07-03

Amazon Cuts 14′′ Laptop Screen Extender to a Record Low, New 4.7-Star Portable Monitor Deal for 4th of July

Extend your laptop and double your productivity with this portable screen extender at its lowest price ever.

Lifeway Foods Comments on Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky's Consent Solicitation and Urges Shareholders to Disregard the Unlawful Consent Solicitation Statement
2025-07-03

Lifeway Foods Comments on Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky's Consent Solicitation and Urges Shareholders to Disregard the Unlawful Consent Solicitation Statement

MORTON GROVE, Ill., July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of Kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, made the following statement regarding Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky's...

Quin Hillyer: Voters are the victims as Landry vetoes target Republicans who opposed him
2025-07-03

Quin Hillyer: Voters are the victims as Landry vetoes target Republicans who opposed him

Parents worried about their children’s safety as they go to Parkway High School in Bossier City should be furious right now with Gov. Jeff Landry. So should parents who want tutoring in Crowley, and parents who expected a new athletic...

2025-07-03

OM System Is Considering AI Upscaling as a Solution to Low Resolution Sensors - PetaPixel

OM System Is Considering AI Upscaling as a Solution to Low Resolution Sensors PetaPixel

WakeMed Health gains $10M with AI documentation and clinical insights system
2025-07-03

WakeMed Health gains $10M with AI documentation and clinical insights system

WakeMed Health & Hospitals, a health system based in Raleigh, North Carolina, faced a significant challenge regarding its electronic health record. Dollars and quality points matter deeply to health systems, and the EHR is central to generating both revenue and quality scores.THE CHALLENGEHowever, improving the accuracy of documentation required asking physicians to spend more time in the EHR, which was already a major source of frustration and burnout. Research shows clinicians may need as much as two hours in electronic data entry beyond the exam room for every hour of direct patient contact – and physicians with insufficient time for documentation are 2.8 times more likely to report symptoms of burnout.This created a "rock and a hard place" situation for WakeMed because it needed better documentation for financial and quality outcomes but pushing harder in the EHR risked worsening physician wellbeing and job satisfaction. The more the organization pushed physicians to include detailed documentation, the more it felt like a burden."I heard from many of our clinicians, 'This isn't what I trained for – I trained to care for patients, not to code charts,'" said Dr. David Kirk, chief clinical integration officer at WakeMed. In this role, he leads and coordinates transformational innovation and analytics initiatives to support the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care. "But the reality is, if we don't document correctly, we miss out on the revenue we're owed and the quality scores we need. It's all connected."Unfortunately, these tasks aren't where most physicians or advanced practice providers thrive, especially coming out of COVID, when many are already exhausted," he continued. "We had to find a way to make the chart better while taking work off the clinician's plates, which led us to explore AI technology."PROPOSALTo solve the documentation accuracy challenges, WakeMed used a three-pronged approach that included data, people and technology components.From its extensive data work, the health system knew most of its opportunity was with patients seen by the hospitalist team. It installed an AI-powered clinical insights platform from vendor Regard and trained those physicians on its use."We provided a small amount of protected time to a hospitalist leader to help educate the group on the importance of the overall project and in our specific opportunities around clinical conditions," Kirk explained."The Regard application helps providers by suggesting diagnoses and related supporting evidence after reviewing 100% of a patient's electronic record," he added. "The application's at-the-elbow support was key in initial adoption and satisfaction."MEETING THE CHALLENGEThe AI-powered clinical insights technology helps WakeMed to directly address the documentation challenges physicians face within the hospital. The technology integrates with the EHR and works by reviewing and analyzing a chart to surface relevant clinical insight, summarize the patient's record, and enhance diagnoses with supporting evidence that would take significant time and effort for physicians to manually compile.By integrating the AI platform with the EHR and streamlining the charting process, WakeMed has been able to improve documentation accuracy and enhance coding and revenue capture – helping to address both operational and burnout-related challenges.For example, a physician might diagnose a patient with sepsis and begin treatment. The AI application, however, takes it further by pulling in multiple layers of clinical evidence to support that diagnosis, detailing the severity and contributing factors."This not only strengthens the documentation but also ensures the patient's condition is accurately represented, which is critical for appropriate reimbursement, quality scoring, and, most important, patient care," Kirk said."Currently, we've implemented Regard primarily with our hospitalist team, since they handle the majority of inpatient documentation," he continued. "These clinicians still review and finalize the information, but the AI application dramatically reduces the time needed to gather and organize data, enabling them to focus more on clinical decision making."There are plans to expand into other service lines like critical care. Eventually WakeMed will roll the application out to all physicians and advanced practice providers.RESULTSDespite being early in its documentary accuracy journey, WakeMed's results have been impressive."Using the AI application has led to $9.3 million in claims paid that might have been denied," Kirk reported. "Beyond reducing lost revenue, administrative burden and delayed payments, reducing denials helps reduce delays in care, ensuring patients receive their recommended treatment plans."Additionally, this has resulted in $871,000 in new revenue for Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Group, a system used by Medicare to determine how much to pay hospitals for inpatient stays," he continued. "This increase in reimbursement occurs because the hospital is demonstrating it treated a more complex, resource-intensive case. $871,000 in new revenue means better documentation allowed the hospital to more accurately reflect patient complexity and be paid accordingly."There also has been a 3% improvement in severity of illness, helping clinical teams recognize the full clinical picture and leading to more tailored, appropriate care plans, he added. This also facilitates better handoffs and transitions between providers by clearly communicating complexity."The technology also has led to a 3.6% improvement in CC/MCC capture rate, which contributes to more accurate Hospital Compare and CMS star ratings, which can affect public perception and reimbursement," he said.ADVICE FOR OTHERSOne of the biggest hurdles Kirk has seen when considering the adoption of AI-powered clinical insights technology isn't technical – it's cultural."Many physicians still view the chart primarily as a tool to tell the patient's story, and they may resist using tools that focus on documentation for risk adjustment, coding or revenue purposes," he observed. "As AI software improves and allows physicians to maintain their own unique styles in documentation, adoption will increase."Explaining why documentation improvement is important is key in adoption," he continued. "Although we know that documentation improvement drives revenue, clinicians are much more interested and excited about the improvements in risk-adjusted quality scores. Documentation accuracy allows the team to get credit in the various quality benchmarks for the amazing quality work they do."Kirk encourages provider organizations to involve physicians early on in the process, show them how the technology works, and demonstrate clearly and directly that it works to improve patient care and not just help the hospital."Accurate documentation isn't just about reimbursement, it's about ensuring continuity of care and giving the next clinician the full picture of the patient's condition," he concluded. "Focus on building trust, showing value and integrating the AI technology in a way that doesn't replace but supports the physician."Follow Bill's HIT coverage on LinkedIn: Bill SiwickiEmail him: [email protected] IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.WATCH NOW: How to launch a healthcare AI project, per the VA AI chief Enterprise Taxonomy: AIAnalyticsData and InformationExport Primary: AI

2025-07-03

Secret biology of corals unveiled by groundbreaking microscope - Oceanographic Magazine

Secret biology of corals unveiled by groundbreaking microscope Oceanographic Magazine"Feels like magic": the mind-bending videos helping scientists understand why corals bleach BBC Wildlife Magazine

Vote in the Great Canadian Game-Off and win hundreds in gaming gift cards!
2025-07-03

Vote in the Great Canadian Game-Off and win hundreds in gaming gift cards!

Canada’s video game industry is a global powerhouse. Our national games sector is responsible for countless beloved games, from massive franchises like Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed and BioWare’s Mass Effect to indie darlings like Oakville, Ont.-based Studio MDHR’s Cuphead and Vancouver-based Extremely OK Games’ Celeste. The modern Canadian gaming industry began in earnest in the 90s with the arrival [...]

Scammers are once again abusing PDFs to trick victims into calling fake support numbers
2025-07-03

Scammers are once again abusing PDFs to trick victims into calling fake support numbers

No, you're not talking to a Microsoft representative - it's a scammer who wants your passwords.

What is the optimal setting for your air conditioner? We asked a physics professor
2025-07-03

What is the optimal setting for your air conditioner? We asked a physics professor

Ahh, summer, a time of vacations at the beach or mountains—and sky-high electricity bills as your air conditioner labors against the heat and humidity.

It may be stinky and buggy, but scientists say Great Salt Lake is worth saving
2025-07-03

It may be stinky and buggy, but scientists say Great Salt Lake is worth saving

Millions of eared grebes visit Great Salt Lake to rest and refuel en route to their winter homes on the Pacific Coast each fall, along with 250 other bird species throughout the year. That's about 10 million individual birds whose survival depends on the massive saline lake and its bounty of micro-organisms and tiny flies, and shrimp.

2025-07-03

NASA Workforce Depletion Update - NASA Watch

NASA Workforce Depletion Update NASA WatchToday’s Budget Protest at NASA Headquarters NASA WatchFederal budget proposes slashing NASA funding, along with Boulder-based Mars mission Denver7Ex-NASA Chief Sounds Alarm Over Space Agency's Future NewsweekWhite House works to ground NASA science missions before Congress can act Ars Technica

2025-07-03

NASA confirms that mysterious object shooting through the solar system is an 'interstellar visitor' — and it has a new name - Live Science

NASA confirms that mysterious object shooting through the solar system is an 'interstellar visitor' — and it has a new name Live ScienceNASA Discovers Interstellar Comet Moving Through Solar System NASA Science (.gov)Watch newly discovered 'interstellar visitor' 3I/ATLAS shoot toward us in first livestream today (July 3) Live ScienceScientists spot mystery object believed to come from beyond solar system The GuardianLarge Unidentified Object Detected Entering Our Solar System Yahoo

2025-07-03

Human adaptability explained through a Minecraft experiment - The Brighter Side of News

Human adaptability explained through a Minecraft experiment The Brighter Side of News

Screening mRNA Therapeutics with Protein Barcoding
2025-07-03

Screening mRNA Therapeutics with Protein Barcoding

Quantum-Si technology helps advance the next generation of tissue-targeted mRNA therapeutics.The post Screening mRNA Therapeutics with Protein Barcoding appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

2025-07-03

Researchers Create An AI Model That Is Able To Detect Habitable Planets With 99% Accuracy - TwistedSifter

Researchers Create An AI Model That Is Able To Detect Habitable Planets With 99% Accuracy TwistedSifter

2025-07-03

Tianwen-2 probe captures Earth images en route to sample asteroid and comet - Phys.org

Tianwen-2 probe captures Earth images en route to sample asteroid and comet Phys.orgTianwen 2 probe sends back pictures of Earth and moon China DailyChina’s Tianwen-2 Probe Captures Stunning New Images of Earth and the Moon The Daily Galaxy

Tianwen-2 probe captures Earth images en route to sample asteroid and comet
2025-07-03

Tianwen-2 probe captures Earth images en route to sample asteroid and comet

China's Tianwen-2 probe continues on its journey to rendezvous with a near-Earth asteroid (NEA) before heading to the main asteroid belt. The second in China's interplanetary exploration program (which translates to "Questions to Heaven"), this mission will obtain samples from asteroid 469219 Kamoʻoalewa and return them to Earth.

Airlines secretly sold US travelers’ data to Homeland Security
2025-07-03

Airlines secretly sold US travelers’ data to Homeland Security

U.S. airlines like Delta, American and United are selling your domestic flight records to government agencies through the little-known Travel Intelligence Program.

Nearly half of the universe’s ordinary matter was uncharted, until now
2025-07-03

Nearly half of the universe’s ordinary matter was uncharted, until now

Two studies fill in gaps about the cosmos’s ordinary matter. One maps it all, even the “missing matter.” The other details one of its hiding spots.

E.P.A. Employees Are Invited to Adopt Soon-to-Be Homeless Lab Rats
2025-07-03

E.P.A. Employees Are Invited to Adopt Soon-to-Be Homeless Lab Rats

The agency is cutting animal testing of chemicals. Some scientists are concerned, but in the meantime the rats (and zebra fish) need new homes.

Orioles’ Tomoyuki Sugano falters again in lopsided 6-0 loss to Rangers
2025-07-03

Orioles’ Tomoyuki Sugano falters again in lopsided 6-0 loss to Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas — Not so long ago, Tomoyuki Sugano was among the most efficient pitchers on Baltimore’s staff. The past month hasn’t been so kind to him. He hasn’t completed five innings in any of his past five starts. The...

Video: Severe storms moving in Thursday afternoon
2025-07-03

Video: Severe storms moving in Thursday afternoon

Some severe thunderstorms will move in Thursday afternoon between 2 and 8 p.m.

Schneider: Blue Jays showing ‘perseverance and consistency’ vs. Yankees
2025-07-03

Schneider: Blue Jays showing ‘perseverance and consistency’ vs. Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider speaks after a win over the New York Yankees, praising his squad for what they’ve shown across a series against the AL East’s best.

Rescuers search in rough seas for 38 missing after a ferry sank near Bali, Indonesia
2025-07-03

Rescuers search in rough seas for 38 missing after a ferry sank near Bali, Indonesia

Rescuers are searching for 38 people missing in rough seas overnight after a ferry sank near Indonesia’s resort island of Bali. The ferry sank almost half an hour after leaving East Java’s Ketapang port late Wednesday. It was bound for...

Ukrainian drone attack kills one in Russia's Lipetsk, regional governor says
2025-07-03

Ukrainian drone attack kills one in Russia's Lipetsk, regional governor says

(Reuters) -A woman in her 70s was killed, and two other people injured, by falling debris from a destroyed Ukrainian drone in Russia's southwestern region of Lipetsk, regional governor Igor Artamonov said early on Thursday.

Newsom's approval rating surges after clash with Trump, UC Irvine poll finds
2025-07-03

Newsom's approval rating surges after clash with Trump, UC Irvine poll finds

Gov. Gavin Newsom's public support amongst Californians is rebounding, partially due to his recent high-profile feud with former President Donald Trump over federal immigration raids in Los Angeles.

Jose Altuve reaches Astros milestone, eyes 3,000-hit mark
2025-07-03

Jose Altuve reaches Astros milestone, eyes 3,000-hit mark

Jose Altuve climbed another rung in the Houston Astros' record book ladder on Wednesday night in Denver.

“I Wanted to Be Back”: Matt Kenseth Reflects on Erik Jones Replacing Him at JGR Before Reuniting for Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Team
2025-07-03

“I Wanted to Be Back”: Matt Kenseth Reflects on Erik Jones Replacing Him at JGR Before Reuniting for Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Team

Former NASCAR Cup champion Matt Kenseth has gone from not liking Erik Jones to being the top guy in his corner emotionally, mentally and even in-person. It had been announced during the 2017 season that Jones would replace Kenseth at Joe Gibbs Racing after the season. But Kenseth still had to get through the season [...]The post “I Wanted to Be Back”: Matt Kenseth Reflects on Erik Jones Replacing Him at JGR Before Reuniting for Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Team appeared first on The SportsRush.

'I Wanted to Be Back': Matt Kenseth Reflects on Erik Jones Replacing Him at JGR Before Reuniting for Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Team
2025-07-03

'I Wanted to Be Back': Matt Kenseth Reflects on Erik Jones Replacing Him at JGR Before Reuniting for Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Team

Former NASCAR Cup champion Matt Kenseth has gone from not liking Erik Jones to being the top guy in his corner emotionally, mentally and even in-person.

2025-07-03

Schaefer suits up for Islanders for 1st time in front of sold-out crowd - NHL.com

Schaefer suits up for Islanders for 1st time in front of sold-out crowd NHL.comMatthew Schaefer makes his Islanders intentions clear after NHL draft whirlwind New York PostNHL Draft 2025 full results, every player selection: Live updates and reaction - The Athletic The New York TimesMatthew Schaefer honors late mother after getting selected first overall by New York Islanders in NHL draft CNNNHL Draft draws second-best audience on record in U.S. Sports Business Journal

Grand Summoners tier list - The best characters ranked
2025-07-03

Grand Summoners tier list - The best characters ranked

Updated on July 3rd, 2025 - Version: 3.51.0 - Added: Saitama, Terrible Tornado, Hellish Blizzard, GarouLike most of the other outstanding RPGs, we firmly believe that a Grand Summoners tier list of best heroes is needed to help new players, as well as those who are more experienced and looking to min-max everything. Feel free to visit it every now and then, as we will keep it updated to the latest version and tweak it to reflect any changes. ... [MORE]

BCWS crews continue to mop up Mount Scatchard blaze near Chase (Salmon Arm)
2025-07-03

BCWS crews continue to mop up Mount Scatchard blaze near Chase (Salmon Arm)

UPDATE 7:47 p.m.Firefighting crews are continuing to mop up the estimated 33.4-hectare Mount Scatchard wildfire Wednesday evening.According to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire is now considered held and there were 38 firefighting personnel continuing mop up efforts on the blaze on Wednesday...

2025 Gold Cup Semifinals Set
2025-07-03

2025 Gold Cup Semifinals Set

Mexico to face Honduras in the 2025 Gold Cup semifinals Guatemala to play the U.S. Final set for July 6 The 2025 Gold Cup has reached its decisive stage, with the semifinalists confirmed: Mexico, Honduras, the United States, and Guatemala will battle for the Concacaf continental title. Honduras Eliminates Panama Thanks to a last-minute goal [...]The post 2025 Gold Cup Semifinals Set appeared first on MundoNOW.

Kraken Prospect Blake Fiddler Has The Size and Skating Of A Modern Day Defenseman, But Is Striving For Improvements
2025-07-03

Kraken Prospect Blake Fiddler Has The Size and Skating Of A Modern Day Defenseman, But Is Striving For Improvements

The Seattle Kraken used their second-round pick (36th overall) in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft to select defenseman Blake Fiddler, a right-handed shot with size and tools coaches dream of.

MJF wins second spot in men’s Casino Gauntlet at AEW All In
2025-07-03

MJF wins second spot in men’s Casino Gauntlet at AEW All In

Image: AEW MJF is officially number two after the events of AEW Dynamite. The former AEW World Champion earned the second spot in the men’s Casino Gauntlet match at next Saturday’s AEW All In: Texas, guaranteeing him the opportunity to compete for a future World title shot. MJF submitted AR Fox in a four-way that [...]

2025-07-03

Sampo Plc: Disclosure Under Chapter 9 Section 10 Of The Securities Market Act (Blackrock, Inc.)

(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Sampo plc, stock exchange release, 3 July 2025 at 9:35 am EEST Sampo plc: Disclosure Under Chapter 9 Section 10 of the Securities Market Act (BlackRock, Inc.) ...

Albanian Crown Prince
2025-07-03

Albanian Crown Prince

Albanian Crown Prince New Orleans, Friday, June 27, 2025. (Photo by Mary Strout) Jacques Baran, Cecilia Kjellgren, Dillon Hennessy, Harrison Crabtree ORG XMIT: Albanian Crown Prince

2025-07-03

Real Estate Agent Sander Scott Of Net Real Estate Shares Insights As Waterfront Lot Expert In Hellonation

(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) LAKE LEELANAU, Mich., July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- How do I know if land is buildable? This is a question many prospective buyers ask when exploring property ...

The Golden Lovers Reunite On AEW Dynamite
2025-07-03

The Golden Lovers Reunite On AEW Dynamite

The Golden Lovers reunited on this week's AEW Dynamite, with Kenny Omega coming to the aid of Kota Ibushi.The post The Golden Lovers Reunite On AEW Dynamite appeared first on 411MANIA.

2025-07-03

Pharmacy co-owner and wife get prison in $65M prescription scheme

The scheme defrauded benefits programs including Medicare and Medicaid, authorities said.

Rescuers search in rough seas for 43 missing after ferry sinks near Bali, Indonesia
2025-07-03

Rescuers search in rough seas for 43 missing after ferry sinks near Bali, Indonesia

Rescuers on Thursday searched for 43 people missing in rough seas overnight after a ferry carrying 65 people sank near Indonesia’s resort island of Bali. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving East Java’s Ketapang port on late Wednesday, the National Search and Rescue Agency said in a statement.

2025-07-03

Protesters against war in Gaza arrested at defense contractor's Philly headquarters

PHILADELPHIA — Activists from Jewish Voice for Peace descended on the Spring Garden Street headquarters of defense contractor Day & Zimmerman on Wednesday in a bid to renew scrutiny of the weapons manufacturer's involvement in the war in Gaza.

2025-07-03

Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Lindor spark Mets in doubleheader split with Brewers

NEW YORK — Between the dismal performance of the Mets over the weekend in Pittsburgh and two days off that followed, Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers took on more significance than it otherwise might have.

MLB Game 2 Highlights: Mets 7, Brewers 3
2025-07-03

MLB Game 2 Highlights: Mets 7, Brewers 3

Francisco Lindor went 3-for-4 with three RBI and Brandon Nimmo tacked on a three-run shot as the New York Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 to earn a doubleheader split.

Colorado Insider Highlights Deion Sanders’ Recruiting “Downside” as Cederian Morgan Chooses Alabama
2025-07-03

Colorado Insider Highlights Deion Sanders’ Recruiting “Downside” as Cederian Morgan Chooses Alabama

The Colorado Buffaloes have officially lost out on the Cederian Morgan sweepstakes as the 5-star recruit has officially committed to playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide. While many are chopping Morgan’s selection being a result of hometown favoritism, since he’s been a fan of the Tide ever since he was a child, others believe that [...]The post Colorado Insider Highlights Deion Sanders’ Recruiting “Downside” as Cederian Morgan Chooses Alabama appeared first on The SportsRush.

New Bruins forward Jeannot isn't shy when push comes to shove
2025-07-03

New Bruins forward Jeannot isn't shy when push comes to shove

Tanner Jeannot is ready to make his presence felt.

Community transforms tragedy into celebration of life
2025-07-03

Community transforms tragedy into celebration of life

Today marks two years since the Brooklyn Day mass shooting that claimed the lives of two young people and left 28 others wounded. The community gathered at Sawmill Creek Park to transform a day of tragedy into a celebration of life with "Aaliyah Day," honoring one of the victims, Aaliyah Gonzalez.

Candace Owens Fires Back After She's Subpoenaed by Blake Lively in Justin Baldoni Lawsuit
2025-07-03

Candace Owens Fires Back After She's Subpoenaed by Blake Lively in Justin Baldoni Lawsuit

Candace Owens hits back at claims she was part of a Blake Lively smear campaign – Entertainment Weekly Kate Beckinsale responds to comments about her weight loss – TooFab Take a tour of Brad Pitt‘s tattoo collection – Popsugar Lindsay Lohan shares rare family photos while celebrating her 39th birthday in Italy – The Daily [...]