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Innovation

Lifeaz Home Defibrillator

While modern smartwatches can connect you to emergency services, they fall short in providing immediate, life-saving interventions. A groundbreaking solution comes in the form of Lifeaz, a portable defibrillator that empowers individuals to take control in emergencies, even without extensive training.

Conventional defibrillators, often depicted on TV, require precise procedures and specialized knowledge. Unfortunately, in the U.S. alone, hundreds of thousands of cardiac arrests occur outside hospitals, leading to delayed treatment and preventable deaths.

Enter Lifeaz, a compact defibrillator designed for easy use at home or on the go. Its portability allows it to fit into backpacks or travel bags, ensuring readiness for any situation. The device's simplicity is key – users follow clear instructions, place electrodes as indicated, and let the intelligent technology analyze and determine the optimal settings for revival.

Lifeaz has gained popularity in Europe, with 10,000 families adopting it and 17 lives saved!! While awaiting FDA certification in the U.S., the device is poised to fill a crucial gap in emergency response, bridging the divide between recognizing heart conditions and actively ensuring survival. 

Culture

72-Year-Old Sam Kaplan Graduates, Supported by 99-Year-Old Mom

After more than 50 years since high school, Sam Kaplan, 72, fulfilled a lifelong dream by graduating from Georgia Gwinnett College with a degree in Cinema and Media Arts.

Cheered on by his 99-year-old mother, Kaplan, the first of seven siblings to earn a bachelor's degree, embarked on this journey at 68.

Kate Balsley, an associate professor at Georgia Gwinnett College, commended Kaplan for his achievements and noted his willingness to share stories from his rich life. He built meaningful connections with younger classmates and left an indelible mark on the college community.

World News

Pay-As-You-Go Electric Truck

British-Rwandan startup OX Delivers is revolutionizing rural deliveries in Rwanda with its electric OX Trucks.

These trucks, designed by former Formula One engineer Gordon Murray, navigate dirt roads and carry up to two tons of goods, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional transport.

Operating on an affordable pay-as-you-go model, OX Delivers rents out truck space to smallholder farmers and traders, reducing costs and transit times. With a fleet of 24 trucks transporting various goods, including fruit, livestock, and school equipment, OX Delivers aims to address challenges posed by limited road infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa. The company's impact extends beyond delivery, fostering economic growth in under-served rural areas.

Click here to learn more about how these truck make moving goods so much cheaper.

Sports

A Frenchman's Unbelievable Comeback

Cyril Del Pistoia, a Frenchman now residing in the US, faced a brutal reality when diagnosed with leukemia. The road to recovery included a bone marrow transplant and relearning to walk. A decade later, he defied the odds at the IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France.

From playing rugby, to cycling and triathlons, Del Pistoia's life took a drastic turn in 2012. Survival meant enduring chemotherapy, experimental treatments, and a bone marrow transplant, leaving him with damaged lungs and heat sensitivity.

In 2020, he won at the World Transplant Winter Games and returned to the global stage in the triathlon at the World Transplant Summer Games. This year, he was a special invitee at the IRONMAN World Championship in Nice.

Del Pistoia's future goals include qualifying for an Ironman 70.3 World Championship and engaging in long-distance running races. A qualified seaplane pilot, he aims to raise awareness and improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

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Mind Stretchers

A sundial has the fewest moving parts of any timepiece. Which has the most? ⏲️ 

Answers to yesterday’s Mind Stretchers:
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