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Overnight on July 30, 2024, rural communities in the western Indian state of Kerala faced the worst flooding they had ever seen. These communities are prone to increasingly frequent and intense storms, but the landslides that followed devastated villages throughout the area and disrupted the delivery of basic health care.

One of Direct Relief’s longstanding partners in the country, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, operates a hospital near the affected communities. Within a week, its Disaster Management Medical Unit had provided more than 1,200 survivors of the landslides with free access to care; Amrita had deployed a bus for medical outreach in affected areas; and Direct Relief had rapidly mobilized additional deliveries of medical aid to bolster their inventory. These deliveries included vital medicines, gloves, masks, and protective face shields, which were crucial for supporting the ongoing relief efforts.

Direct Relief remains committed to supporting partners serving communities affected by disasters long after the initial events occur and the headlines fade. The organization continued to meet significant requests for medicines and supplies for Amrita in the months after the landslides, totaling $7.2 million in medical aid provided in 14 shipments.

Later in the year, as landslide victims and other vulnerable populations in Kerala continued to need support from Amrita, Direct Relief turned to FedEx to ensure that deliveries continued into the area. The largest shipment of sustained medical aid to Amrita in the months after the landslide, providing needed medicines and supplies to treat a range of acute and chronic conditions, was delivered by FedEx.

This collaboration between Direct Relief and FedEx underscores the importance of strong partnerships in times of crisis. By combining Direct Relief’s ability to mobilize resources with FedEx’s expertise in shipping and the expertise and connection to community of healthcare providers on the ground, effective emergency response ensures support for communities affected by the most devastating natural disasters and helps these populations stay on the long road to recovery.

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

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library

What is your name and what do you do here at GoDaddy?

Hi, I am Jonathan, and I work in HR Operations under the Leaves & Accommodations team. I joined the team as a contractor in March of 2022. I converted to a full-time employee in May of 2024. During my years as a contractor, I had always showed interest in our ERGs. After transitioning to a full-time employee, I became a member of the GoDaddy LatinX (GDLIT) Employee Resource Group Core Team, where I supported my teammates with tasks required for our spotlight month. In January of 2025, I assumed the role as Co-President of GDLIT.

As Co-President of GDLIT, what initiatives or projects are you most excited about and why?

For me, increasing community engagement is something I have been very excited about. I deeply value our sense of community, and I believe that learning more about each other helps us build stronger and closer relationships. We aren’t just colleagues; we’re a family. Another initiative that excites me is our Feed the Starving Children volunteer day, which gives us the opportunity to support some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you and how do you celebrate it?

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time of deep pride and connection for me. It’s a moment to honor the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and LatinX communities, and to reflect on the values passed down through generations – resilience, family, and joy.

I celebrate by embracing traditions that have shaped my identity. That includes gathering with family to cook traditional dishes like arroz con gandules, empanadas, and pasteles – recipes that carry stories and memories. Music is also a big part of the celebration; I love listening to salsa, merengue and reggaetón and sometimes will host a party at my house for our family and friends to come enjoy some music, good food, and laughter.

At work, I try to highlight these traditions and encourage inclusive conversations that celebrate the diversity within the LatinX community. Hispanic Heritage Month is more than a celebration – it’s a reminder of the beauty and strength of our culture.

What aspects of GoDaddy’s company culture do you appreciate the most?

I feel incredibly grateful to work alongside such kind, intelligent, and supportive colleagues. At GoDaddy, there’s a genuine sense of belonging, and I truly appreciate how the organization creates space to celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). It’s encouraging to see that GoDaddy has remained steadfast in its commitment to uplifting every employee.

The continued support from leadership for our Employee Resource Groups makes me feel seen, heard, and valued.

I believe that anyone who dedicates their time and energy to a company deserves to feel that way.

Are you enjoying this series and want to know more about life at GoDaddy? Check out our GoDaddy Life social pages! Follow us to meet our team, learn more about our culture (Teams, ERGs, Locations), careers, and so much more. You’re more than just your day job, so come propel your career with us.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., October 1, 2025 /3BL/ – Discovery Education, the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, offers educators new resources to inspire student career explorations on Manufacturing Day 2025 and beyond. The Manufacturing Institute, a member of the STEM Careers Coalition, founded Manufacturing Day to inspire the next generation of innovators. Observed annually on the first Friday of October, Manufacturing Day offers educators the opportunity to engage students in career explorations in the manufacturing industries, which will create 4 million new jobs in the next decade.

To support this effort Discovery Education offers the following content: 

Career Connect: Available to all users of Discovery Education Experience, the award-winning Career Connect fosters student engagement by connecting classroom learning to real-world applications and potential careers. Through Career Connect, educators request virtual classroom visits from industry professionals from organizations such as Trane Technologies and Nucor, and can select from an array of job types, industries, languages, and locations to further personalize to interactions.

Virtual Field Trips

Discover more Discovery Education virtual field trips here or on the Virtual Field Trips channel in Discovery Education Experience.

• Forging Innovation: A Mission Possible Virtual Field Trip: Journey into the world of steel, one of the most essential and versatile materials in modern society. During this new virtual field trip, students will explore how steel is made from raw materials, how its properties can be altered through different processes, and why it’s a cornerstone of innovation in architecture and structural engineering. Through real-world examples and design challenges, students discover how engineers and architects use steel to solve complex problems. This content is powered by Nucor and available from the STEM Careers Coalition.

  This virtual field trip premieres on October 9, 2025, and is designed for students in grades 6-12.

• Careers at Sea and Shore: A Virtual Field Trip to Maritime Manufacturing Centers: This virtual field trip shows students the world of marine innovation as they explore how submarines are built and the amazing careers behind them. Discover how the healthy, drug-free choices you make today can lead to meaningful and rewarding careers in the future. Students meet engineers, welders, and technicians who are creating future national security systems that can operate underwater. This virtual field trip, funded through the Defense Department’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, is part of Operation Prevention, a program with the Drug Enforcement Administration providing no-cost online tools that support every member of the community with the power of prevention. 

  This virtual field trip premieres on October 29, 2025, and is designed for students in grades 6-12.

Updated Professional Profiles: Explore an updated collection of career profile videos and resources to discover inspiring journeys, diverse roles, and real-world insights from professionals across industries. This month, the collection features resources elevating pathways in advanced manufacturing, highlighting professionals from STEM Careers Coalition partners such as Nucor, Prologis Foundation, Capital Power, COX, The Swinerton Foundation, Keysight, Nevada Gold Mines, and more.

In addition, students can meet with a flour production manager to understand the manufacturing of staple crops. This resource was created in partnership with Cooperative Minds, an educational initiative from Discovery Education and the CHS Foundation.

Educators using Discovery Education Experience, the essential classroom companion, can find all these resources and more on the award-winning service.

“Connecting the classroom to the wider world effectively engages students and the recently released 2025-2026 Education Insights report shows that such connections will support deeper engagement in learning. Manufacturing Day offers educators easy to use resources that help students explore future career paths in manufacturing. Discovery Education is proud to work with its partners in the corporate sector to provide these resources to schools nationwide,” said Catherine Dunlop, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Discovery Education.

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. 

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Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, PreK-12, digital solutions help educators engage all students and support higher academic achievement. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools that are effective, engaging, and easy to use, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Learn more at www.discoveryeducation.com. 

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By Santiago Mendez Galvis, Head of EMEA Corporate Citizenship, Lenovo

Can AI be ethical and accessible to all? That was the main question the 11 thousand people who attended the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 in Geneva had in their minds. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union with over 40 UN agencies and private sector orgs, the summit was the United Nations’ premier platform for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) in support of sustainable development. Lenovo’s presence was crucial as it aligns with our commitment to delivering Smarter AI for All focus.

With AI’s use growing at an incredible scale, there is an urgent need to agree on governance and international standards to secure equitable access to the emerging technology for all countries and demographics. The summit served as a global meeting point for stakeholders across sectors to explore practical applications of AI that can accelerate progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

As someone who has been working in the technology sector for decades, entering the solutions expo was like being in a sci-fi movie. Things that were only dreamt about in the past are now a reality, like solutions for people who need spoken language support or augmented vision for people with vision loss. The AI for Good wave is certainly here, offering a new reality for human potential. I was proud to help represent Lenovo’s focus on providing Smarter AI for All through various initiatives:

• Libras Voice2sign project: Lenovo’s Daniel Rezende presented the Voice2sign project during the AI Readiness Workshop. This solution enables hearing users to input phrases in Portuguese (via audio or text) and instantly interprets them into Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) using a Generative Human-like Avatar. (We once showcased this at Lenovo’s Tech World event.)
• AI Policy Bites Meeting: This event featured Lenovo’s Mary Jacques (Executive Director for ESG and Regulatory Compliance), Shama Patari VP and deputy Legal Counsel and Dr. Luciano Floridi (Founding Director, Yale Digital Ethics Center) in a discussion on how AI governance can drive sustainable impact.
• AI & Virtual Worlds: Building the Cities and Governments of Tomorrow: Lenovo’s Jimena Renee Luna, Lenovo Global AI Policy Lead, explored the role of forward-thinking policies and inclusive regulatory frameworks to ensure that these emerging technologies drive equitable and sustainable progress globally.
• Scott-Morgan Foundation: A Lenovo partner since 2021, the UK-based foundation presented their pioneering assistive tech, an AI-powered solution for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other severe disabilities. This tech reveals new possibilities for applying generative AI to accessibility challenges and was powered by Lenovo technology and employee expertise.
• AI for Social Impact Awards: Together with ITU, Lenovo’s non-profit partner Tech To The Rescue created the first ever AI for Social Impact award to recognize the best AI for good solutions. Mary Jacques, also a Director of the Lenovo Foundation, was part of the expert jury that selected Sophia (an anonymous, confidential chatbot that supports people affected by domestic abuse), as the award winner.

The event’s five days of workshops united policy makers, NGOs, businesses, and subject matter experts through our joint interest in leveraging the transformative power of AI to make our world more sustainable and equitable. The connections and recognition garnered during the event, like the AI Social Impact Awards, are helping to build an infrastructure to guide and connect the future of AI development. Like thousands of other attendees, I left the AI For Good Global Summit feeling optimistic that through the development of innovative, measurable solutions, AI can be a powerful tool that can help create a brighter, more sustainable future.

For our part, Lenovo continues to lead in the responsible development and deployment of AI, from signing international agreements to partnering with key non-profits. We also have a Responsible AI Committee with an internal governance framework that covers ethical, legal, safety, and privacy related concerns to ensure the safe and responsible deployment of emerging solutions. And as always, we prioritize transparency in our work and report out annually on environmental, social, and governance goals.

Originally published on Guiding Stars Health & Nutrition News

by Kitty Broihier

Do you rarely think about your blood sugar levels unless they dip and you start feeling shaky and sweaty? If so, you’re not alone. However, these days it’s becoming trendy to monitor blood sugar levels around the clock—and not just for people who have diabetes. In this post I’ll cover the basics about how the food you eat impacts your blood sugar. We’ll also look at other factors that may influence your blood sugar levels, and if it makes sense to invest in a continuous glucose monitor.

Blood Sugar 101 

Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is the body’s main source of energy. When we eat carbohydrate-containing foods, like fruit, dairy products, vegetables, grains, and foods with added sugars, the body breaks them down into smaller and smaller pieces as they travel through the digestive system. During this process, glucose from the food passes from the intestines into the bloodstream. It then circulates in the blood until the pancreas releases insulin to help move the glucose into the body’s cells. From there it’s used for energy or stored as glycogen in the muscles or liver for later use. If we have more glucose than we need and the storage sites are full, the excess is stored as fat.

Our bodies typically keep our blood sugar levels stable. Everyone experiences a normal rise in blood glucose immediately after eating, but it gradually goes back down as insulin does its job. Sometimes things go awry, however. For example, most of us experience symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) when we don’t eat regularly. Rebound or reactive hypoglycemia occurs when we eat a meal or snack packed with simple sugars or refined carbohydrates. Our bodies try to “catch up” with that big sugar rush by releasing a bit too much insulin. And this causes blood sugar levels to dip below normal before coming back up.

People with diabetes either don’t produce enough insulin or their cells don’t respond well to insulin (known as insulin resistance). In both cases, hyperglycemia is the result: glucose stays in the blood instead of moving into the cells or storage. Over time, high blood glucose levels can damage blood vessels and nerves. And this can lead to an increased risk of kidney disease, eye disease, and cardiovascular disease.

Food Choices that Help You Balance Blood Sugar

What you eat, how much you eat, and when you eat all impact your blood sugar levels. The goal is to help the body avoid huge spikes and dips in blood sugar levels. Choosing nutritious food (and engaging in regular physical activity) helps keep blood sugar levels in normal ranges. Healthy food choices are also crucial for diabetes management.

The basics of a healthy diet don’t really change. Eat lots of fruit, veggies, and whole grains, along with a good amount of lean and plant-based proteins. Choose low- and fat-free dairy and drink plenty of water, limit alcohol, and consume minimal added sugar. This general advice is likely not new to you. But many people don’t pay close attention to their food choices or their body’s responses to those choices. For example, when you eat a higher-carb meal, how do you feel afterwards? Do you feel better after eating a balanced meal? Can you think more clearly when you eat regularly and are well-hydrated?

Here are our suggestions for how to put together meals that support healthy blood sugar levels:

• Portion your plate to follow MyPlate or the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Plate method. In general, that means half the plate is non-starchy vegetables, a quarter is lean proteins, and a quarter is carbohydrate foods (such as grains, fruit, starchy carbs, etc.).
• Focus on whole foods as the basis for meals and snacks. (See the basics of a healthy diet above for good, general choices.)
• Pair high-carbohydrate foods with either protein or fat-containing foods to help blunt their effect on blood sugar. (Check our handy mini-meal chart for some easy combos.)
• Eat regularly—avoid skipping meals or letting long periods of time go by without nourishment.
• Use Guiding Stars in the store aisles to help you plan meals and snacks that fit into the ADA recommendations for healthy eating. We also have lots of Guiding Stars-earning recipes here.

What Else Can Influence My Blood Sugar?

Blood glucose levels are constantly fluctuating throughout the day in response to many different situations and conditions. Here are some factors (aside from food) that may increase or decrease your blood glucose:

Increase:

• Steroid medications (glucocorticoid medications) taken for anti-inflammatory properties (whether inhaled, injected, or via IV)
• Skipping doses or taking blood sugar-lowering medications incorrectly
• Being sick or having surgery, partly because of hormones that release in response to the stress of illness
• Various stressful situations can increase the release of epinephrine, a hormone that raises blood sugar to help provide energy for quick responses (think “fight or flight”)

Decrease:

• Exercise or physical activity lowers blood glucose for up to 24 hours, and increases insulin sensitivity, which means more glucose can move into your body’s cells for energy
• Drinking a lot of alcohol without any food
• Not being able to keep food down, or severe vomiting
• Bariatric surgery can result in frequent reactive hypoglycemia

Blood Sugar Monitors—Do You Need One?

Continuous glucose monitors (CGM) give detailed information about how blood glucose rises and falls throughout the day and night. The new technology of CGMs makes it easy for people with diabetes to get this important data—without having to prick their fingers for blood samples multiple times per day. Some systems also have an alarm to alert the wearer (or others) if blood sugar levels become too high or low. In short, they’re very helpful if you have diabetes. And they may even be useful for making dietary or medication adjustments if you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes. But if not? Consider this: these systems are not inexpensive, and if you don’t have diabetes they likely won’t be covered by insurance. They also aren’t infallible—a recent small study found that CGMs overestimated glycemic response in a variety of situations.

Overall, the use of CGMs for general “wellness” hasn’t been studied enough to warrant the expense for most of us. However, if money is no object and you’re curious about how your favorite breakfast impacts your blood sugar, getting the information won’t hurt you. And some elite athletes use the data to help optimize nutrition plans and food timing to improve performance. But are you that focused on your food and fitness to wade through large amounts of data every day? After all, just because you have lots of information doesn’t mean you’ll do anything with it. And if you’re already healthy, most likely your CGM readouts will reflect that in normal blood sugar readings.

Our advice: there’s too little evidence that using a CGM benefits people without diabetes or other blood sugar-related conditions. Spend your wellness dollars elsewhere—like on healthy food and some fitness gear.

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As energy systems face growing pressure from grid instability, rising demand, and the global push for decarbonization, microgrids are emerging as a key solution for delivering reliable, resilient, and sustainable power.

In this insightful QuickChat with Microgrid Knowledge, Cummins marketing leader Chetan Chandore explores the evolving role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and the innovations shaping the future of distributed energy.

This timely conversation highlights how BESS is transforming microgrid performance, enabling customers to reduce costs, cut emissions, and improve energy independence.

This expert session explores:

• BESS in Power Systems: Learn how BESS enhances grid stability, supplies backup power, and promotes efficient energy management.
• Battery Innovation: Insights into leading chemistries like lithium iron phosphate and emerging technologies such as sodium-ion and zinc-based batteries.
• Product Safety: An overview of Cummins’ multi-layered safety systems, including thermal detection, emission control, and fire suppression.
• Global Market Alignment: Understand how BESS is designed to comply with international safety standards and prepare for expansion into major markets like North America.
• Customer-Centric Energy Modeling: Learn how techno-economic modeling assists customers in making informed decisions based on real-world performance.

As the industry evolves to meet changing energy demands and regulatory expectations, this session emphasizes the importance of staying proactive and adopting practical, future-ready energy solutions. 

To learn more, stream the session now!

IWBI President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon launched the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air in-person to more than 300 individuals at the United Nations on September 23 and to a worldwide audience online.

This landmark initiative unites the world’s foremost alliance of global leaders working together to address one of the most overlooked public health challenges of our time: the air we breathe indoors.

Read her full remarks below or watch the recording of the High-Level Side Event on UN Web TV (event begins at 53:30), Healthy Indoor Air: A Global Call to Action.

To learn more about the Global Commission, read the press release and visit the website.

Friends,

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

These prescient words from Margaret Mead remind us of the profound power that comes from people uniting behind a common cause. Mead articulated what we all know in our bones: that when we come together with purpose, when we collaborate across boundaries, we can be the drivers of transformation. We can reshape markets. We can disrupt the status quo. And most importantly, we can change lives.

It’s the same ethos that drives our work at the International WELL Building Institute, the leading organization advancing the global movement for healthier buildings, organizations and communities. And it’s why I’m so honored to be here today, at this historic gathering at the United Nations during Climate Week, to confront one of the most defining (yet too often overlooked) challenges of our time — the quality of the air that we breathe indoors.

For too long, the world has treated indoor air as invisible, secondary or even an afterthought. And yet we spend 90 percent of our lives inside buildings. The quality of the air that we breathe in those spaces is directly tied to our health, to our ability to learn and to work and to our collective resilience in the face of climate change. Poor indoor air is linked to heart disease, respiratory illness, asthma, allergies, diminished cognitive performance and lost productivity. And the burden is not shared equally. We know that children, the elderly and low-income communities bear the heaviest costs.

But today marks a seismic moment. A turning point. A new era of recognition, coordination and action.

On this very day, we have proudly signed the Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air — a seminal rallying point that underscores our shared commitment and collective responsibility to make clean air indoors a universal right. And building on that momentum, it is my privilege to announce the launch of the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air: a first-of-its-kind, high-level coalition of nearly 170 world-renowned experts, scientists, public health leaders and industry pioneers in building design, real estate, manufacturing and technology, representing nearly 35 countries. In short, this is the world’s foremost alliance of global leaders united to advance healthy indoor air.

We are proud that this group of distinguished Commissioners has stepped up to do the hard work: inform decision-makers, accelerate innovation, unlock new sources of funding, shape policy and raise public awareness so that the health, economic and societal benefits of healthy indoor air are recognized, prioritized and realized at scale.

By coming together to develop a Global Framework for Action and support the creation of national blueprints, the Commission will draw attention to this urgent issue, build a steady drumbeat of awareness, and work to catalyze the policies, investments and innovations that can ensure everyone, everywhere has access to clean, healthy indoor air.

Imagine a world where every school, workplace, hospital, place of worship and home lives up to that promise—where we can be assured that the air we breathe is helping us thrive, not making us sick. That world is possible. And together, with the Commission’s leadership, today’s global leadership and the collective will in this room, that world is within reach. … And I’ll close by saying that:

This is our moment. Let us seize it — to protect our health, to unlock human potential and to safeguard a healthy, sustainable future for generations to come.

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