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MUMBAI, India, February 16, 2026 /3BL/ – Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, has today launched the #DecodeYourRhythm campaign in India, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about bradycardia, a type of arrhythmia in which the heart beats slower than normal. The campaign aims to help patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals recognise early warning signs and take timely action.

Bradycardia occurs when the heart beats fewer than 60 times per minute at rest. While some people may not notice any symptoms, a very slow heart rate can reduce the heart’s ability to supply oxygen-rich blood to the body, leading to dizziness, fatigue, weakness or shortness of breath. Understanding these signs is critical, as early recognition can make a significant difference in managing heart health.

To communicate this effectively, the campaign is anchored by a new film set during a “Spell Right Championship” in a lively housing society courtyard. When a participant is asked to spell “Bradycardia,” the term is explained as an abnormally slow heart rate. The scene then highlights common warning signs, showing how everyday experiences can provide early clues about heart health. By combining light-hearted storytelling with clear educational messages, the film makes complex medical information both engaging and actionable.

Commenting on the initiative, Chandra Shekhar Jaiman, Senior Director Cardiovascular, Medtronic India, said, “ Many people living with heart rhythm disorders like bradycardia may miss the early signs, often thinking symptoms are simply tiredness, stress, or age-related changes. In India, limited awareness means these conditions often go unnoticed, impacting lives silently.

Through our #DecodeYourRhythm public awareness initiative, we encourage everyone to recognize symptoms early, feel confident seeking medical care, and learn that advanced treatment options are available. Guided by our Medtronic mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life, we are committed to empowering patients to take proactive steps for better heart health.”

The campaign also highlights advanced pacing solutions such as leadless pacemakers, which deliver targeted electrical signals to the heart only when needed, improving outcomes for suitable patients. Leadless pacemakers are smaller, self-contained devices placed directly inside the heart. They don’t require surgical pockets or leads, which can reduce complications and shorten recovery time.¹ The campaign highlights the need for patients to talk to their doctors about the benefits and risks of these advanced pacing solutions.

By combining engaging storytelling, practical guidance, and innovative treatment options, the #DecodeYourRhythm campaign emphasises the importance of early detection of heart rhythm disorders and encourages proactive care across India.

For further information, please contact:
Medtronic
Nidhi Acharya
Nidhi.Acharya@medtronic.com

About Medtronic

Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Galway, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across more than 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic, visit www.Medtronic.com and follow Medtronic on LinkedIn.

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic’s periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. This campaign is educational in nature and does not promote or recommend any specific medical device or therapy. All details contained in this release are for general awareness purposes only.

¹Leadless Pacemaker
Available from: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11958420/
Curr Cardiol Rep

2025 Mar 31;27(1):77. doi: 10.1007/s11886-025-02228-5

 

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LINCOLN, Neb., February 16, 2026 /3BL/ – Anna Rathmann, executive director of the Jane Goodall Institute USA, joins the Arbor Day Foundation in the second episode of its new podcast, “Unearthing Optimism.”

In a conversation with CEO and host Dan Lambe, Rathmann shares what she’s learned from the legendary Dr. Jane Goodall and reflects on her own journey from Yellowstone park ranger to a champion for global conservation.

“Anna shared such an inspiring perspective during our conversation, illustrating the power of connecting people and nature to grow a better future. She reminds us that we all have the ability to create positive change,” said Lambe. “In a time when it’s easy to feel overcome by challenges, this podcast is a way for people to embrace hope. We’re grateful for the many listeners who are joining us on this journey.”

“Unearthing Optimism” is a new kind of climate conversation, featuring a series of influential and trusted voices shaping culture, science, and how we understand our changing world. It’s available to stream or download on all major podcasting platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

The podcast is produced in part by the Arbor Day Foundation, the world’s largest tree planting nonprofit. Since its founding in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has helped to plant more than 500 million trees.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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FedEx Supply Chain has been honored with the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council’s 2025 Leadership Award in the Circular Economy category for its innovative e-waste pilot. The case study profiled the collaboration among FedEx Supply Chain, Pyxera Global, TERRA, Electronics Recycling Solutions, and the American Battery Technology Company to better understand the role logistics companies can play in building a more circular economy.

In 2022, the world generated 63.4 million tons of electronic waste, yet only about 22% of it was recycled. The FedEx pilot explored how logistics can help reduce e-waste by reusing, repairing, and responsibly recycling devices like laptops and tablets. The goal is to close the loop on valuable materials and critical minerals normally destined for landfills.

The FedEx Supply Chain e-waste collection pilot with Pyxera Global was part of a three‑phase effort, supported by two major research reports:

• Phase I – Powering Sustainability through Circular Logistics (July 2023): Pyxera released a blueprint to guide the logistics industry in adopting circular practices, outlining the importance and pathway for transitioning to a circular economy.
• Phase II – E‑Waste Collection Pilot (Sept 2023–Jan 2024): FedEx, Pyxera Global, ERS, TERRA, and ABTC worked together to offer free shipping of broken or used laptops and tablets to recycle centers, where repairable devices were refurbished and non‑repairable ones dismantled to recover materials such as lithium‑ion batteries.
• Phase III – Optimizing Circular Logistics: A Revisited Approach (July 2024): Findings from the pilot and additional research detailed certifications, packaging, procedures, and material volume requirements critical to scaling successful circular logistics programs.

“I’m proud of the FedEx Supply Chain team’s work every day to support our customers and communities in keeping valuable resources, like e-waste, out of landfills,” said Scott Temple, president, FedEx Supply Chain. “This recognition by the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council demonstrates how circular logistics is more than just a business strategy – it’s an innovative way supply chains can help conserve valuable resources, strengthen local enterprises, and build a more sustainable future.”

FedEx Supply Chain processes over 475 million returns annually, with a recycling program serving about 300 facilities and achieving a landfill diversion rate of 98.62%, helping customers reduce waste and lower their carbon footprint.

FedEx has contributed eight case studies to the SPLC since 2015, covering topics like sustainable packaging, electrification, and closed-loop recycling, reflecting its commitment to sustainability. As an active SPLC member, FedEx continues to help advance sustainable procurement and circular supply chains worldwide.

Building on the lessons learned from the pilot, the Circular Supply Chain Coalition was launched to expand e-waste recycling efforts across key U.S. regions and with Climate KIC in Europe. FedEx Cares has provided funds to create demonstration hubs focused on reducing electronic waste and promoting remanufacturing.

“We could not be more thrilled that FedEx Supply Chain has received the recognition they deserve for supporting such and impactful and meaningful project,” stated John Holm SVP, Partnerships for Pyxera Global and the Lead Convener of the CSCC. “The Circular Supply Chain Coalition’s mission is to support and scale local critical mineral procurement and remanufacturing across North America and beyond, and SPLC’s validation of our work provides us the necessary momentum to be the go-to resource for local critical mineral procurement.”

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

Kim Bishop, Corporate Responsibility | Impact Blog

Every year, more than 100 countries around the world celebrate Safer Internet Day, a global effort to help people use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively — especially children and young people.

At Gen, digital freedom is at the core of what we do. Helping people stay safe online through education and training is a key pillar of our social impact strategy. We partner with nonprofits across the globe to equip families, educators and young people with the tools they need to navigate an increasingly complex digital world with confidence. As technology evolves, we regularly update our resources to reflect emerging platforms, technologies such as AI, and changing behaviors. Together with our partners, we are strengthening digital resilience, safeguarding personal information and advancing digital literacy at scale.

Empowering families to talk about digital safety

Parents and caregivers play a critical role in shaping healthy digital habits. That’s why National PTA and Norton, one of our trusted Cyber Safety brands, developed The Smart Talk. This free resource helps families start open, positive conversations about online safety and privacy. Through guided prompts and practical tips, The Smart Talk supports families in setting boundaries, understanding risks and building trust together. Since launch, more than 20,000 people have accessed The Smart Talk.

It is a featured resource in National PTA’s Safer Internet Day toolkit, which also includes a live conversation on digital parenting, teen-focused tip sheets and resources on mental health and belonging. The Smart Talk is also a signature offering of PTA Connected, an initiative designed to create judgment-free spaces where families can learn about digital safety with guidance from expert resources. Norton is the Founding and Presenting Sponsor of PTA Connected and, in 2025, sponsored grants for 20 local PTAs, enabling them to host digital safety workshops in their school communities.

Bringing digital safety into the classroom 

We also work with our partners to get digital safety resources into the hands of educators. Since 2023, Norton has worked with Discovery Education on My Digital Life, a multilingual platform offering digital safety activities and lesson plans for children in grades three through eight. In 2025, we introduced new AI literacy content, expanded the program into schools across the UK and added Spanish, Arabic, French and German translations. Discovery Education estimates the program has now reached nearly 490,000 students with essential digital safety skills.

Gen also supports Discovery Education’s Digital Citizenship Initiative, which promotes respectful and responsible online behavior. Since launching in February 2025, the initiative has reached more than 647,000 students through videos, classroom tools, lesson plans and educator resources focused on AI literacy, media literacy and the cognitive impacts of technology.

Advancing digital safety around the world

Our global partnerships reflect the unique digital safety needs of communities worldwide. These include the following:

• World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) has reached nearly 113,000 children and young people globally through Surf Smart 2.0 digital education programming between July 2024 and December 2025. Check out our Safer Internet Day video with WAGGGS, announcing the organization’s new advocacy curriculum and featuring Smart Surfers talking about some of the best digital safety tips they have learned on their Surf Smart 2.0 journeys.
• Save the Children – India (Bal Raksha Bharat) has delivered digital skills training across 190 schools over the past four years, supporting students and educators with safe and responsible technology use.
• With The Trevor Project, we created the Online Safety Guide for LGBTQ+ Young People and continue to support and scale TrevorSpace, a moderated, AI-supported global peer community for LGBTQ+ young people.

This Safer Internet Day, we’re excited to celebrate with our partners and communities around the world. To learn more about our digital education and training efforts, explore our latest Social Impact Report.

These grants were awarded from the Gen Foundation, a corporate-advised fund of Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

By Hwee Yng Yeo, Contributor

A routine click on a recommended link via the AI overview of my browser on November 18 yielded a glaring “internal server error” (Figure 1) when I clicked on a search-referenced website. The Cloudflare outage disrupted connectivity on various platforms, including ChatGPT, Canva, and X. Undaunted, the cyber community had a memes field day when services were restored, flooding their feeds with humorous outage memes.

On a more serious note, data center and internet outages are no laughing matter, impacting businesses from online shopping to cryptocurrency exchanges. While the November outage at Cloudflare was attributed to configuration errors, another outage two years earlier was due to power failure at one of its data centers in Oregon. Cloudflare is not alone in their outage woes. In fact, power failures outweigh network and IT issues when it comes to disrupting online user experiences.

Data from the 2025 Uptime Institute Global Data Center Survey shows that although 50% of data centers experienced at least one impactful outage over the past three years, down from 53% in 2024 (see Figure 2), power issues remain the top cause.

It’s not surprising that just a few years ago, electric vehicles (EVs) were deemed to be the new energy guzzlers of the decade, only to be rapidly overtaken by data centers. From crypto mining to generating “morph my cat to holiday mode” image creation prompts, each click adds strain to the power grid, not forgetting the heat generated.

Why must grid modernization happen sooner than later?

Data centers currently consume almost five times as much electricity as electric vehicles collectively, but both markets are expected to see a rise in demand for power in the coming years. In developed countries, power grids are already feeling the strain from these new energy guzzlers. Grid modernization must happen sooner than later, to buffer the impact of skyrocketing electricity demand from both data centers and the EV market, to ensure the power grid’s resilience, stability and security. Without swift upgrades, older grids are at risk of instability, outages, and bottlenecks as digital infrastructure and EV adoption accelerate.

What does grid modernization entail?

Grid modernization requires a strategic overhaul of legacy power infrastructure at the energy, communications, and operations level, as illustrated in Figure 4. Existing energy infrastructure must be scalable and be able to incorporate and integrate renewable and distributed energy resources (DERs). Bi-directional communication protocols must continue to evolve to enable real-time data exchange between power-generating assets, energy storage systems, and end-user loads.

This transformation demands compliance with rigorous interoperability standards and cybersecurity frameworks to ensure seamless integration across heterogeneous systems, while safeguarding grid reliability and resilience against operational and environmental stresses.

Towards Grid Resilience

Grid modernization can significantly reduce both data center outages and power shortages for EV charging, although the impact will depend on how fast the power infrastructure gets upgraded. The modernized grid will employ advanced sensors, automated controls, and predictive analytics to detect and isolate faults quickly. This will further reduce the number of data center outages due to power issues, and mitigate the dips in power currently plaguing some cities’ EV charging infrastructure. As the world powers on with increasing load demands, our grid energy community must work together to plan, validate, and build a resilient grid.

Keysight can help you with your innovations for this exciting grid transformation. Our design validation and testing solutions cover inverter-based resources (IBRs) and distributed energy resources (DERs), to tools enabling systems integration and deployment, as well as operations.

Contact us for expert advice on grid modernization.

 

^{[1] Data source: Uptime Institute Global Data Center Survey 2024
[2] Image source: Keysight’s Accelerate Grid Modernization Poster}

By Hwee Yng Yeo, Contributor

A routine click on a recommended link via the AI overview of my browser on November 18 yielded a glaring “internal server error” (Figure 1) when I clicked on a search-referenced website. The Cloudflare outage disrupted connectivity on various platforms, including ChatGPT, Canva, and X. Undaunted, the cyber community had a memes field day when services were restored, flooding their feeds with humorous outage memes.

On a more serious note, data center and internet outages are no laughing matter, impacting businesses from online shopping to cryptocurrency exchanges. While the November outage at Cloudflare was attributed to configuration errors, another outage two years earlier was due to power failure at one of its data centers in Oregon. Cloudflare is not alone in their outage woes. In fact, power failures outweigh network and IT issues when it comes to disrupting online user experiences.

Data from the 2025 Uptime Institute Global Data Center Survey shows that although 50% of data centers experienced at least one impactful outage over the past three years, down from 53% in 2024 (see Figure 2), power issues remain the top cause.

It’s not surprising that just a few years ago, electric vehicles (EVs) were deemed to be the new energy guzzlers of the decade, only to be rapidly overtaken by data centers. From crypto mining to generating “morph my cat to holiday mode” image creation prompts, each click adds strain to the power grid, not forgetting the heat generated.

Why must grid modernization happen sooner than later?

Data centers currently consume almost five times as much electricity as electric vehicles collectively, but both markets are expected to see a rise in demand for power in the coming years. In developed countries, power grids are already feeling the strain from these new energy guzzlers. Grid modernization must happen sooner than later, to buffer the impact of skyrocketing electricity demand from both data centers and the EV market, to ensure the power grid’s resilience, stability and security. Without swift upgrades, older grids are at risk of instability, outages, and bottlenecks as digital infrastructure and EV adoption accelerate.

What does grid modernization entail?

Grid modernization requires a strategic overhaul of legacy power infrastructure at the energy, communications, and operations level, as illustrated in Figure 4. Existing energy infrastructure must be scalable and be able to incorporate and integrate renewable and distributed energy resources (DERs). Bi-directional communication protocols must continue to evolve to enable real-time data exchange between power-generating assets, energy storage systems, and end-user loads.

This transformation demands compliance with rigorous interoperability standards and cybersecurity frameworks to ensure seamless integration across heterogeneous systems, while safeguarding grid reliability and resilience against operational and environmental stresses.

Towards Grid Resilience

Grid modernization can significantly reduce both data center outages and power shortages for EV charging, although the impact will depend on how fast the power infrastructure gets upgraded. The modernized grid will employ advanced sensors, automated controls, and predictive analytics to detect and isolate faults quickly. This will further reduce the number of data center outages due to power issues, and mitigate the dips in power currently plaguing some cities’ EV charging infrastructure. As the world powers on with increasing load demands, our grid energy community must work together to plan, validate, and build a resilient grid.

Keysight can help you with your innovations for this exciting grid transformation. Our design validation and testing solutions cover inverter-based resources (IBRs) and distributed energy resources (DERs), to tools enabling systems integration and deployment, as well as operations.

Contact us for expert advice on grid modernization.

 

^{[1] Data source: Uptime Institute Global Data Center Survey 2024
[2] Image source: Keysight’s Accelerate Grid Modernization Poster}

By Hwee Yng Yeo, Contributor

A routine click on a recommended link via the AI overview of my browser on November 18 yielded a glaring “internal server error” (Figure 1) when I clicked on a search-referenced website. The Cloudflare outage disrupted connectivity on various platforms, including ChatGPT, Canva, and X. Undaunted, the cyber community had a memes field day when services were restored, flooding their feeds with humorous outage memes.

On a more serious note, data center and internet outages are no laughing matter, impacting businesses from online shopping to cryptocurrency exchanges. While the November outage at Cloudflare was attributed to configuration errors, another outage two years earlier was due to power failure at one of its data centers in Oregon. Cloudflare is not alone in their outage woes. In fact, power failures outweigh network and IT issues when it comes to disrupting online user experiences.

Data from the 2025 Uptime Institute Global Data Center Survey shows that although 50% of data centers experienced at least one impactful outage over the past three years, down from 53% in 2024 (see Figure 2), power issues remain the top cause.

It’s not surprising that just a few years ago, electric vehicles (EVs) were deemed to be the new energy guzzlers of the decade, only to be rapidly overtaken by data centers. From crypto mining to generating “morph my cat to holiday mode” image creation prompts, each click adds strain to the power grid, not forgetting the heat generated.

Why must grid modernization happen sooner than later?

Data centers currently consume almost five times as much electricity as electric vehicles collectively, but both markets are expected to see a rise in demand for power in the coming years. In developed countries, power grids are already feeling the strain from these new energy guzzlers. Grid modernization must happen sooner than later, to buffer the impact of skyrocketing electricity demand from both data centers and the EV market, to ensure the power grid’s resilience, stability and security. Without swift upgrades, older grids are at risk of instability, outages, and bottlenecks as digital infrastructure and EV adoption accelerate.

What does grid modernization entail?

Grid modernization requires a strategic overhaul of legacy power infrastructure at the energy, communications, and operations level, as illustrated in Figure 4. Existing energy infrastructure must be scalable and be able to incorporate and integrate renewable and distributed energy resources (DERs). Bi-directional communication protocols must continue to evolve to enable real-time data exchange between power-generating assets, energy storage systems, and end-user loads.

This transformation demands compliance with rigorous interoperability standards and cybersecurity frameworks to ensure seamless integration across heterogeneous systems, while safeguarding grid reliability and resilience against operational and environmental stresses.

Towards Grid Resilience

Grid modernization can significantly reduce both data center outages and power shortages for EV charging, although the impact will depend on how fast the power infrastructure gets upgraded. The modernized grid will employ advanced sensors, automated controls, and predictive analytics to detect and isolate faults quickly. This will further reduce the number of data center outages due to power issues, and mitigate the dips in power currently plaguing some cities’ EV charging infrastructure. As the world powers on with increasing load demands, our grid energy community must work together to plan, validate, and build a resilient grid.

Keysight can help you with your innovations for this exciting grid transformation. Our design validation and testing solutions cover inverter-based resources (IBRs) and distributed energy resources (DERs), to tools enabling systems integration and deployment, as well as operations.

Contact us for expert advice on grid modernization.

 

^{[1] Data source: Uptime Institute Global Data Center Survey 2024
[2] Image source: Keysight’s Accelerate Grid Modernization Poster}