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Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- General
- Indianapolis Star
Did you see a fire at Indianapolis Airport? That was just a realistic emergency drill
Smoke billowed over the Indianapolis International Airport on June 18 after the cabin of a plane caught fire. But none of the hundreds of first responders and volunteers at the scene seemed too upset; the model of a plane cabin had been set on fire deliberately as part of a live disaster exercise. The dramatic scene was an Airport Preparedness Exercise or APEX, a full-scale drill the Federal Aviation Administration requires airports to undergo every three years. The simulation, which costs the airport $30,000 to host, is a test of its emergency response multiple fatal plane crashes have made headlines in 2025, the FAA has faced increased scrutiny, spotlighting the importance of these routine safety practices. More than 400 people participated in the drill, representing more than 30 agencies, including the Indianapolis Fire Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as well as nearby hospitals, fire and police departments. About 125 of those present were unpaid volunteers acting as passengers. Evaluators from hospitals, fire departments and other airports provided feedback on the exercise, taking into account command structure, patient triage, resource management and other safety factors. 'We're looking at the plan, making sure that it's the right plan,' Airport Fire Department Chief Fred Pervine said. Behind the International Arrivals building, a hollowed-out model plane cabin was set ablaze, and different teams of firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. The airport fire department has three minutes from the time they're notified of a fire to arrive at the scene. 'The aircraft will be completely consumed in three minutes, so we have to get there quick,' Pervine said. In a nearby building, emergency medical services practiced their triage system. Volunteers dripping with fake blood lay on the ground, surrounded by luggage and faux plane wreckage. Megan Kelley, an emergency room nurse, acted as one of the 'wounded,' with fake blood on her arms and cheeks. She called the experience enlightening, and said it was interesting to see how first responders address medical emergencies at a scene compared to how they handle such situations in the hospital. 'We just like, deal with one patient at a time pretty much,' she said. 'And then here, I feel like it's just mass amounts of people that they have to sort through.' Scott Hengemuhle, another volunteer, said seeing all that went on behind the scenes made him feel safer about flying. 'It was cool to see all the different EMS, fire departments from around the area, to see them all coming together and doing the same thing,' he said. 'Really cool to just see them coordinating. They all kinda knew what they were doing.' With different agencies working together, the ultimate goal is to practice unified communication, Pervine said.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Apex Labs Granted Israel MoH Approval to Expand Phase 2b Macrodose Psilocybin PTSD Clinical Trial
Israel's Ministry of Health (MoH) approval to add additional sites to APEX SUMMIT-90 160 patient phase 2b macrodose clinical trial: Tel Aviv University (TAU)'s Institute for Psychedelic Research located at the Sagol Brain Institute (SGI) in Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Be'er Yaakov Mental Hospital (Merhavim) Center for Psychedelic Studies. For more information or to register visit (Canada) and (Israel). VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apex Labs Ltd. (APEX or the Company), a pharmaceutical company transforming the standard of mental health care with psilocybin is pleased to announce the approval by the Israeli MoH and IRBs to open two additional clinical trial sites for SUMMIT-90. The trial is a double-blind, placebo controlled phase 2b study evaluating multiple doses of APEX-90, a psilocybin macrodose utilizing APEX's US patent pending capsule. APEX-90 is administered in-clinic with study-assisted psychotherapy for severe depression within diagnosed PTSD. Israel is facing a severe mental health crisis: 44% of adults report depression and 42% PTSD, far above the 8–13% depression and 6–10% PTSD rates seen in the US and Canada. This MoH approval leverages the expertise of TAU's renowned SGI and Merhavim Hospital, which both have a rich history of pioneering research in neurological sciences. Their cutting-edge facilities and teams profound understanding of PTSD dynamics are poised to add patient recruitment expertise. 'I am honoured to have been able to facilitate this new partnership; another example of building important bridges between Canada and Israel in innovative clinical research, which will result in advancing patient access to emerging treatments,' says Sharon J. Fraenkel, TAU Canada's CEO for Ottawa, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada, on behalf of the organization. 'As someone deeply connected to Israel, witnessing the toll of PTSD among my loved ones, I'm driven to lead research that brings hope and healing,' says Alysa Langburt, APEX's VP of Global Clinical Development. 'This marks more than a clinical milestone, it represents a fundamental step towards transforming the mental health landscape in Canada and Israel, where the need has never been greater. Through our incredible partnerships, we aim to catalyze a shift in access, care and outcomes for those suffering with PTSD.' "SUMMIT-90 offers a beacon of hope for the significant numbers suffering from PTSD in Canada and Israel,' says Tyler Powell, co-Founder and CEO of APEX. 'It underscores our commitment to global mental health innovation and our belief in the opportunity for clinically proven psilocybin therapies to transform mental health care.' About Apex Labs is a patient-driven pharmaceutical company focused on revolutionizing the standard of mental health care with psilocybin. APEX's strategy is two-pronged, clinical evaluation of drug assets alongside a robust Early Access Program. APEX recognizes and prioritizes Veterans as a patient base with the most severe unmet medical need. Visit for more information and follow APEX on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Forward-Looking StatementsThis release contains certain "forward-looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability to control or predict, that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out here in, including but not limited to: receiving authorization of Health Canada Dealers Licence; filing US provisional patent, the Company evaluating the safety and efficacy of APEX-52 (psilocybin) and APEX-90 (psilocybin) in treating depression in Veterans and patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; statements related to APEX-52 and APEX-90, including manufacturing, dosing, and trial details; statements made by the Company's executives with respect to Health Canada's Dealer's Licence and capsule patent filing; the Company's efforts around the Early Access Program; statements made relating to Canadian Veteran patients; approvals by the Israeli Ministry of Health and ethics; the inherent risks involved in the general securities markets; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; the inherent uncertainty of cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, currency fluctuations; regulatory restrictions, liability, competition, loss of key employees and other related risks and uncertainties. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents managements' best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. SOURCE Apex Labs Ltd. CONTACT: For further information: info@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Will Device Subscriptions Drive the Next Growth Wave at Unisys?
Unisys Corporation UIS is leaning into Device Subscriptions Service ('DSS') as a potential growth driver within its Digital Workplace Solutions ('DWS') segment. The company is delivering solution innovations aligned with business outcomes that clients and prospects are actively seeking, such as cost optimization, data integration and security, improved asset and employee productivity, and artificial intelligence enablement. These focused efforts position Unisys to capitalize on evolving workplace needs and shifting IT consumption upon a solid pipeline of DSS opportunities developed in 2024, Unisys is beginning to see clients and prospects move forward with investments. These agreements are helping the company expand its service reach and strengthen long-term client engagement. In the first quarter of 2025, Unisys signed a contract with a global technology company to support 380,000 devices across 14 countries. Unisys also secured an agreement with a biotech client to provide workplace services for more than 21,000 devices across several the company added two technology partners, Easy Vista and Freshworks, to improve the DWS Alliance ecosystem and strengthen IT Service Management platform capabilities. Going forward, UIS expects DSS signings to increase in the second half of the year, which may support growth in the segment. In the fast-evolving device-as-a-service (DaaS) market, Unisys is competing with established tech giants like HP Inc. HPQ and Dell Technologies Inc. DELL, both of which have made significant inroads with their own subscription-based hardware and lifecycle management DaaS model offers bundled solutions that include analytics-driven fleet management and predictive support, targeting large enterprises seeking operational efficiency and improved user experience. The scale, global logistics and integration with HP's hardware ecosystem give it a strong edge in cost and breadth of APEX and ProSupport services also rival Unisys' DSS with robust endpoint security, automation and hybrid infrastructure capabilities. The company recently deepened its partner ecosystem, much like Unisys did with Freshworks and EasyVista, highlighting the importance of flexibility and Unisys lacks the manufacturing heft of these competitors, its service-centric approach and enterprise customization could give a differentiated niche, especially in highly regulated or multinational environments. Shares of Unisys have gained 22.4% in the past three months compared with the industry's growth of 5%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Unisys' current valuation looks promising for investors. The stock is currently trading at a discount compared with the industry peers, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 5.23X. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for UIS' 2025 and 2026 earnings implies a year-over-year uptick of 28.9% and 120.7%, respectively. The earnings estimates for 2025 have remained unchanged in the past 30 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Unisys currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report HP Inc. (HPQ) : Free Stock Analysis Report Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Unisys Corporation (UIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
RTÉ News
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- RTÉ News
Campaign groups concerned over rising heights of car bonnets
European campaign groups say the rising heights of car bonnets are a danger to vulnerable road users, particularly children. Transport and Environment and the Clean Cities Campaign groups say the front ends of new cars sold in Europe are getting higher by an average of 0.5cm a year. They say this increases the severity of crashes while making it harder for drivers to see what is in front of them. The groups analysed new vehicle registrations in the EU, UK and Norway and says average bonnet height has risen from 76.9cm in 2010 to 83.8cm in 2024. Their report says: "In crashes, high-bonneted SUVs and pick-up trucks typically strike adult pedestrians above the centre of gravity, often first hitting vital organs in the body's core." It also warns that higher bonnets increase blind spots: "Drivers behind high bonnets can fail to see children in front of them, for example, when leaving a driveway or parking space. At junctions, compromised vision increases crashes, particularly when turning." The report singles out vehicles with a bonnet height above 1 metre as particularly hazardous. It says a driver of average European height, sitting behind the wheel of a RAM TRX pick-up truck cannot see children aged up to nine standing just in front of their vehicle. The truck is marketed in Ireland as an "APEX predator" which comes with "a menacing grille". The report also says that average height drivers in a Land Rover Defender cannot see children aged up to four-and-half years old standing immediately in front of their SUV. It cites a report from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) which found the Defender's 115cm high bonnet "revealed poor protection to a pedestrian's pelvis at nearly all points across [its] width". Lower fronted cars would strike adults in the legs, causing less severe injuries and the impact tends to push them over the bonnet while a higher front increases the risk of pedestrians or cyclists being pushed under the car and run over. While those models with bonnets higher than 100cm represent just 1.5 percent of the new car market in Europe, 46 percent of the new cars sold in Europe last year had bonnets higher than 85cm. Transport and Environment and the Clean Cities Campaign are calling for the EU to cap bonnet height on new cars at 85cm from 2035. Their report says a road safety report from Belgium, by the VIAS Institute, found a 10cm increase in bonnet height, from 80cm ot 90cm, raises the risk of death for vulnerable road users by 27 percent. It also warns that high fronted SUV's present a higher risk, of between 20 and 50 percent, of serious injury to the occupants of regular cars. The best-selling car in Ireland in recent years has been the Hyundai Tuscon SUV. RTÉ News measured the height of the Tuscon's bonnet at just under 85cm. The groups also call for the bonnet height of vehicles to be added to Vehicle Registration Certificates (VRC) of new cars sold in Europe for 2030, so consumers can make an informed choice and for a new child visibility test to be included in Euro NCAP ratings. They recommend a reform of motor taxes and parking charges to link them to the size and weight of vehicles.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TruGolf Links Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary at New York International Franchise Expo
Over 160 units in Development Salt Lake City, Utah, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TruGolf Links Franchising, LLC, ('TruGolf'), wholly owned by TruGolf Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRUG), the leading provider of golf simulator software and hardware, announced today it will be exhibiting at the New York International Franchise Expo in New York City on May 29, 2025 at booth 409. The booth will feature a live TruGolf simulator, running our latest APEX software, and LaunchBox hardware hosting a Closest to the Pin contest with IFE attendees. Since beginning operations one year ago, TruGolf Links Franchising has signed agreements to bring over 160 units to market in Illinois, New Jersey, Tennessee, and New York. TruGolf expects the first franchise locations will open their doors in the coming months. On hand at the TruGolf booth will be members of its Presidents Circle of Franchisees, including Nick Reimondo, Regional Developer for Central New Jersey. Nick aims to bring the concept to the East Coast, fueling the indoor golf simulator scene with the most modernized technology. Bob Earley, franchisee from Chicago, is excited to bring TruGolf Links' unique technology to his market for people of all skill levels and experience. Gio Dinsay, representing Long Island, NY, is eager to align performance, recreation, and rehabilitation in a powerful way with TruGolf Links. If you are interested in learning more about TruGolf Links Franchise, please come to the show and visit with us at our booth. For more information about TruGolf Links, visit or contact Andrew Johnson, Vice President of Franchising, at andrewj@ Connect on the brand's social pages by visiting and/or About TruGolf, Inc. Since 1983, TruGolf has been passionate about driving the golf industry with innovative indoor golf solutions. TruGolf builds products that capture the spirit of golf. TruGolf's mission is to help grow the game by attempting to make it more Available, Approachable, and Affordable through technology - because TruGolf believes Golf is for Everyone. TruGolf's team has built award- winning video games ('Links'), innovative hardware solutions, and an all-new e-sports platform to connect golfers around the world with E6 CONNECT. Since TruGolf's beginning, TruGolf has continued to attempt to define and redefine what is possible with golf technology. About TruGolf Links Franchising While the company offers individual franchises, the focus of its expansion efforts is with Regional Developers who acquire a territory of 1M or more in population, open a flagship location within that territory, then develop the territory with additional units they own or with independent franchisees. Regional Developers are compensated for attracting franchisees and providing support locally to all TruGolf Links locations within their territory. For more information about TruGolf Links franchise program, visit: CONTACTS: Brenner Adams b@ (801) 298-1997 in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
