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Victory Day An Inspiration for the worldLoyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television (SFTV) has set the inaugural Innovators Film Festival, a two-day global student short film event set for March 27 and 28, 2025 on LMU ’s Westchester campus. This forward-looking festival will showcase short films from student filmmakers across the globe, incorporating advanced technology into their projects. The Innovators Film Festival will feature short films showcasing how technology, such as AI, VFX, and VR are driving creative innovation in modern storytelling. Each film must include a technological element in its production, emphasizing the integration of AI, digital effects, or virtual production techniques. In addition to screenings, the festival will host insightful panels with industry professionals, exploring how AI can be effectively utilized in filmmaking, the ways major networks and studios are incorporating AI into content creation, and discussions on AI ethics in the entertainment industry. Attendees will also have the chance to network with representatives from top studios and production companies, creating invaluable opportunities for career advancement and connection. “We’re excited to launch this festival recognizing LMU’s awareness that AI will have a place in responsible filmmaking. The festival offers an incredible opportunity for students to gain firsthand experience and knowledge that will equip them for success in the rapidly changing landscape of the entertainment industry,” said LMU SFTV Dean Joanne Moore. In March 2024, SFTV co-sponsored the third Innovation Symposium: Disruption and Innovation in Entertainment, attracting more than 200 leading industry and academic experts to discuss how AI and new technology is impacting the entertainment industry. Further advancing the university’s commitment to incorporating new tech into the classroom, LMU offered a brand-new AI course this fall titled “Producing and Screenwriting with AI,” taught by screenwriting professor and Verified Labs CEO Justin Trevor Winters. This course focuses on using AI in content creation, from development to distribution. Additionally, LMU SFTV and LMU Loyola Law School will introduce “The Business of Screenwriting – Law and AI” in the spring, exploring the intersection of law, technology, and entertainment, including AI ethics, IP ownership, and innovative distribution methods.
Woman facing nearly 100 animal welfare charges after dog deaths in HamiltonHydrom and thyssenkrupp nucera Collaborate on Developing Oman’s Green Hydrogen Industry Dortmund / Muscat, December 12, 2024 – Hydrogen Oman („Hydrom“) and thyssenkrupp nucera have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together in supporting the growing green hydrogen sector in the Sultanate of Oman, with the aim of fostering future collaboration. Identifying the potential for localization and exploring development opportunities are key aspects of the intended collaboration. The MoU was signed in the presence of Oman’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, HE Salim Nasser Al Aufi, during Hydrom’s inaugural gH2 Investor Day in Muscat, Oman. Hydrom is the national orchestrator for Oman’s green hydrogen strategy and has awarded over 2,300 square kilometers of land for large-scale green hydrogen production. The company plays a pivotal role in fostering an integrated ecosystem by identifying local applications, building strategic partnerships, and supporting comprehensive market analyses. Hydrom is also driving initiatives to streamline regulatory frameworks, enhance infrastructure planning, and align workforce development with sector needs, ensuring a sustainable and scalable hydrogen economy that meets both domestic and global demand. CEO at thyssenkrupp nucera, said : “As thyssenkrupp nucera, we are committed to bringing deep expertise in electrolysis technology to support this ambition. With decades of experience and innovative solutions in electrolysis business, we are well-equipped to strengthen our presence in the Middle East by laying the foundation for a successful green hydrogen sector in Oman in partnership with Hydrom,” , Managing Director of Hydrom, said : “Through the development of a competitive and sustainable green hydrogen ecosystem, we aim to position the Sultanate as a leading global green hydrogen hub. Collaborating with thyssenkrupp nucera is a further significant step on our way to achieve our ambition,” Due to its strategic location between two major green hydrogen demand centers in Europe and Asia as well as its extraordinary infrastructure and logistics capabilities, Oman is one of the global first-mover hydrogen markets. According to Oman’s Vision 2040, the Sultanate aims to diversify its economy and prioritize sustainability through the development of renewable energy and green technologies. In line with this vision, Oman is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with green hydrogen playing a key role in this transition. the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at Hydrom and thyssenkrupp nucera Collaborate on Developing Oman’s Green Hydrogen Industry, DH2 Energy will invest 2,25 billion to develop 1,5 GW of green hydrogen in Extremadura In Extremadura, DH2 Energy’s most advanced project under development is the Raviza plant, located in the municipalities of... World-first green hydrogen innovation wins prestigious Climate Innovation Challenge South East Water and RMIT University’s ground-breaking method for producing green hydrogen from solar energy and recycled water... Shipping green hydrogen to Germany is unviable strategy for basic industry decarbonisation – report Importing green hydrogen via ships is not a viable strategy for the decarbonisation of Germany’s steel and...
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More than two dozen people were rescued and a more than a dozen remained missing Monday after Egyptian authorities said a tourist boat sank off the Red Sea coast during early morning hours. In a statement on social media, local authorities said the regional Red Sea control center received a distress signal at 5:30 a.m. local time from a member of the Sea Story crew, a luxury yacht. The boat had 44 people on board − 14 crew members and 31 passengers from various countries, when, according to what crew members told officials, a large wave hit the ship. The vessel set sail on Sunday from Port Ghalib Marina, near Marsa Alam on Egypt's Red Sea coast, officials said, for a diving trip scheduled to last through Friday. The vessel had been slated to dock in Hurghada, a beach town resort about 143 miles north on the coast. Search and rescue teams "were immediately dispatched" to the location where the 28 people had been rescued, but 16 people − four Egyptians and 12 foreigners −remained lost at sea. The nationalities of the missing were not immediately released, but the Red Sea Governor Major Gen. Amr Hanafi said military and navel crews continued to search for them. Officials: High sea wave caused boat to capsize Hanafi said some survivors were airlifted from the site to be treated for unspecified injuries, while others were assisted on rescue vessels until a military frigate arrived to transport them back to shore. "The primary cause of the accident, according to the narratives of the foreigners and the Egyptian crew, was a high sea wave that hit the vessel and caused it to capsized, and the matter was sudden and fast where it took about 5 or 7 minutes and some passengers were inside the cabins, which is why they couldn't get out of the boat," Hanafi said. Photos provided by Reuters show an ambulance parked at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada after the boat sank. This is a developing story. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.Barry Keoghan hits out at 'deadbeat dad' claims again as he reveals damaging impactOloibiri Museum: NCDMB Executes Construction Contract With Julius Berger
Tweet Facebook Mail Mortgage holders are unlikely to receive an early Christmas present when the Reserve Bank of Australia meets next week, according to a survey of economists. The central bank will keep interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent when it wraps up its final board meeting of the year on Tuesday, say all 40 experts polled by comparison website Finder. Almost half expect Australians will have to wait until next May for the first interest rates cut, while 24 per cent forecast a reduction after then. READ MORE: Made this dodgy tax claim? The ATO is watching you The central bank will keep interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent when it wraps up its final board meeting of the year on Tuesday, say all 40 experts polled by comparison website Finder. (Graphic: Tara Blancato) Graham Cooke, head of consumer research at Finder, said after a tough 12 months for most Australians, there was hope of interest rates being slashed in this financial year. "The cost-of-living crisis continues to place significant pressure on households. Young Australians—particularly those renting, paying off a mortgage, or raising children—are feeling the strain most acutely." "The good news is that Australians could see a rate cut this financial year. Most experts on our panel expect the first cut to occur within the first three meetings of next year." Hard pressed property owners will probably have to wait until next May for an interest rates cut, according to a new survey of experts.. (Angus Gray) (Nine) One of the experts polled by Finder, Shane Oliver from AMP, predicted a May cut, but said current economic conditions gave the RBA room to make an earlier reduction. "With inflation trending down and weaker than expected growth we think the RBA should cut earlier and there is still a high chance of a February cut," he said. The panel also offered their single piece of economic advice to a friend for next year. Richard Holden, from the University of New South Wales said simply "Pray". But others gave more detailed guidance. "Save and don't spend. Focus on essentials and not the nice to haves. Teach your children the basics of financial management including how to save," said Peter Boehm, of Pathfinder Consulting. READ MORE: How the holidays will impact your Centrelink payments One advised potential property buyers to make their move now. "If you want to buy property, get in before the rate cut," said Matt Turner, of GSC Finance Solutions. "We are certainly getting a feel from our client base that there will be renewed optimism in the property market once that first cut hits and it will definitely be a mental barrier to bring buyers back to the market." READ MORE: What the Reserve Bank is looking at when it sets interest rates More than half of experts polled (58 per cent) think the majority of Australians will be financially better off next year. DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play .
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“Wanted” posters with the names and faces of health care executives have been popping up on the streets of New York. Hit lists with images of bullets are circulating online with warnings that industry leaders should be afraid. The apparent targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the menacing threats that followed have sent a shudder through corporate America and the health care industry in particular, leading to increased security for executives and some workers. In the week since the brazen shooting , health insurers have removed information about their top executives from company websites, canceled in-person meetings with shareholders and advised all employees to work from home temporarily. An internal New York Police Department bulletin warned this week that the online vitriol that followed the shooting could signal an immediate “elevated threat.” Police fear that the Dec. 4 shooting could "inspire a variety of extremists and grievance-driven malicious actors to violence," according to the bulletin, which was obtained by The Associated Press. “Wanted” posters pasted to parking meters and construction site fences in Manhattan included photos of health care executives and the words “Deny, defend, depose” — similar to a phrase scrawled on bullets found near Thompson’s body and echoing those used by insurance industry critics . Thompson's wife, Paulette, told NBC News last week that he told her some people had been threatening him and suggested the threats may have involved issues with insurance coverage. Investigators believe the shooting suspect, Luigi Mangione , may have been motivated by hostility toward health insurers. They are studying his writings about a previous back injury, and his disdain for corporate America and the U.S. health care system. Mangione’s lawyer has cautioned against prejudging the case. Mangione, 26, has remained jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested Monday . Manhattan prosecutors are working to bring him to New York to face a murder charge. UnitedHealthcare’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group, said this week it was working with law enforcement to ensure a safe work environment and to reinforce security guidelines and building access policies, a spokesperson said. The company has taken down photos, names and biographies for its top executives from its websites, a spokesperson said. Other organizations, including CVS, the parent company for insurance giant Aetna, have taken similar actions. Government health insurance provider Centene Corp. has announced that its investor day will be held online, rather than in-person as originally planned. Medica, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health care firm, said last week it was temporarily closing its six offices for security reasons and would have its employees work from home. Heightened security measures likely will make health care companies and their leaders more inaccessible to their policyholders, said former Cigna executive Wendell Potter. “And understandably so, with this act of violence. There’s no assurance that this won’t happen again,” said Potter, who’s now an advocate for health care reform. Private security firms and consultants have been in high demand, fielding calls almost immediately after the shooting from companies across a range of industries, including manufacturing and finance. Companies have long faced security risks and grappled with how far to take precautions for high-profile executives. But these recent threats sparked by Thompson's killing should not be ignored, said Dave Komendat, a former security chief for Boeing who now heads his own risk-management company. “The tone and tenor is different. The social reaction to this tragedy is different. And so I think that people need to take this seriously,” Komendat said. Just over a quarter of the companies in the Fortune 500 reported spending money to protect their CEOs and top executives. Of those, the median payment for personal security doubled over the last three years to just under $100,000. Hours after the shooting, Komendat was on a call with dozens of chief security officers from big corporations, and there have been many similar meetings since, hosted by security groups or law enforcement agencies assessing the threats, he said. “It just takes one person who is motivated by a poster — who may have experienced something in their life through one of these companies that was harmful," Komendat said. Associated Press reporters Wyatte Grantham-Philips in New York and Barbara Ortutay in San Francisco, contributed to this report. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.The year in review: Influential people who died in 2024Researchers launch “moonshot” to cure blindness through eye transplants
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Newcastle United suffered a disappointing home defeat to West Ham United in the Premier League , ending their three-match winning run in all competitions. Goals from Tomas Soucek — the first Newcastle had conceded from a corner in the league this season — and the right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka secured a 2-0 win for West Ham, whose manager Julen Lopetegui has been under pressure in recent weeks. Advertisement It was only the third time that Newcastle have lost in the league at St James’ Park in 2024, and counts as a big missed opportunity for Eddie Howe’s side, who sit 10th in the table after 12 games. Chris Waugh analyses the key talking points from the defeat at St James’ Park... Newcastle could have gone two points off Man City The international break definitely did come at the wrong time for Newcastle. Three successive wins in all competitions heading into the two-week hiatus and that momentum has been well and truly checked. Optimism and expectation are dangerous in these parts. There was so much belief among the home faithful heading into this game and, given the respective recent fortunes of both sides, that was understandable. But Newcastle’s season so far has been a case of false starts, stuttering form and inconsistency. Howe keeps mentioning the word “consistency”, admitting that, while it is “boring”, it is what Newcastle desperately require. Newcastle have scored just 13 goals in 12 Premier League matches and only five players have found the back of the net this season, the second-lowest in the top flight. They are not the free-flowing side in attack of the past two seasons, or at least they have only been so on frustratingly few occasions in 2024-25. This defeat was costly, not only affecting their confidence levels, but also representing a missed opportunity. A win would have sent Newcastle sixth, only a point behind the Champions League positions and two shy of second-placed Manchester City. Instead, Newcastle are ninth, only three points above West Ham, who are 14th. The table is ridiculously congested, but even so, until Newcastle start stringing a run of wins together, they will not be able to realise their European-qualification ambitions. Burn was sorely missed in the Newcastle defence Heading into this match, Newcastle had the second-meanest defence in the Premier League. After conceding just four goals in their last seven matches across all competitions and registering four clean sheets during that time, Howe’s side were showing signs of rediscovering the excellent defensive form they displayed throughout the 2022-23 campaign, when they qualified for the Champions League. Advertisement While West Ham were restricted to a first-half expected goals (xG) return of just 0.21 and managed only two shots on target, Newcastle did show uncharacteristic sloppiness when defending a set piece to gift the visitors a 10th-minute lead. Lloyd Kelly , deputising at left-sided centre-half with Dan Burn serving a one-match suspension after picking up five bookings, was marking Soucek. But a couple of feints and some decent movement from Soucek bamboozled Kelly, who lost his man, allowing the Czech Republic international to direct a free header into the right-hand corner of the net from an Emerson Palmieri corner. It was the first time Newcastle had conceded from a corner this season, at the 70th attempt, highlighting Burn’s importance in such situations. He was a fixture of the team who qualified for the Champions League two seasons ago, albeit primarily from left-back, and his height and experience are influential. There was so much optimism and expectation on Tyneside heading into this game and yet one lapse of concentration burst that positive momentum inside 10 minutes. Wilson’s return a rare positive For the first time this season, Callum Wilson was named in a matchday squad. And, for the first time since the final day of 2023-24 at Brentford, he made an appearance, too. Wilson missed the first 14 matches in all competitions due to back and hamstring injuries, while he had featured in just six of a possible 37 across all competitions in 2024. Across six appearances this calendar year, he had played for only 262 minutes due to a succession of fitness issues. Having the 32-year-old back among the substitutes was a huge boost for Newcastle. Yet, by the time he was introduced in the 68th minute, the home side were already 2-0 down and lacking direction. Wilson replaced Anthony Gordon and joined Alexander Isak up front, as Howe switched to a 4-4-2 formation, with Harvey Barnes on the left wing and Jacob Murphy on the right. Advertisement It did not have the desired effect. The gaps between the defence, midfield and front two were too large, and Newcastle were disjointed in their build-up play, at times even directionless. Wilson was rarely given a clear-cut chance, even if he did appeal for a penalty when Konstantinos Mavropanos appeared to put his arms around the striker in the box. Wilson being fit again is a positive for Newcastle, even if it was not on the night. What did Eddie Howe say? We will bring you this after he has spoken at the post-match press conference. What next for Newcastle? Saturday, November 30: Crystal Palace (A), Premier League, 3pm UK, 10am ET Recommended reading (Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Companies tighten security after a health care CEO's killing leads to a surge of threatsA plurality of Americans believe President-elect Donald Trump will bring down the cost of food and groceries, a recently released CBS/YouGov survey found. The survey revealed that 44 percent believe Trump will make food and grocery prices “go down.” Another 35 percent believe they will go up, and 21 percent said they will “not change”: In other words, as CBS News puts it, there is “net optimism” about the effect Trump and his incoming administration will have on the price of groceries. This comes as the economy emerged as a top issue time and time again ahead of the presidential election. The survey also revealed that registered voters already have a more positive view of the economy post-election. In October, just 36 percent rated the economy as “good.” Now, that figure has risen to 42 percent. As CBS News reported: The percentage of Republicans who call the U.S. economy good, while still low, has gone up, as the percentage who call it very bad has dropped. That pushes voters’ overall evaluation of the economy slightly higher than it’s been this year — and further spotlights how much partisanship , along with optimism, always plays into these evaluations. The entire survey was taken November 19-22, 2024, among 2,232 U.S. adults. It has a +/- 2.3 percent margin of error. It coincides with a recent survey from the Economist /YouGov, which found a plurality, 37 percent, admitting that their Thanksgiving plans are affected by price increases. As Breitbart News detailed : A plurality of Republicans, 47 percent, said their plans are affected by price increases, and a plurality of independents, 35 percent, said the same. Three in ten Democrats, 29 percent, also admitted that their Thanksgiving plans have been affected by price increases. However, 47 percent of Democrats said their plans have not been affected — a sentiment shared by 32 percent of independents and 30 percent of Republicans. Notably, one quarter of voters for Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged that price increases are affecting their holiday plans. Forty-eight percent of Trump voters said the same. All of these realities coincide with a Pew Research survey showing that 53 percent approve of Trump’s plans for the country. RELATED — Trump: MAGA Saving, Not Threatening Democracy
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Did the fall of 2024 tell us anything about the fall of 2026 for the Cougars and Beavers? “This year, especially for Washington State but also the Pac-12 — it was an incredible win for the Pac-12 because there a season,” Ryan Leaf, The CW network analyst and former WSU quarterback, told the Hotline. Given the situation just 15 months ago, after 10 schools decided to flee the Pac-12 and leave the Cougars and Beavers behind, the past three months have been an undeniable success. The two-team conference produced a season that met major college standards operationally and competitively. The game broadcasts on The CW were first-rate. The Cougars and Beavers recorded three wins over power conference opponents. WSU won the Apple Cup and became bowl-eligible. Yet both teams finished on low notes — a reminder of the challenge ahead. The Beavers (5-7) were one game short of bowl eligibility, unable to overcome a long midseason losing streak. They experienced a barrage of injuries, especially on defense, and ineffective quarterback play. Gevani McCoy, Ben Gulbranson and Gabarri Johnson completed just 60 percent of their passes and threw more interceptions (11) than touchdowns (seven). Were they used properly by first-year coach Trent Bray and his staff? Gulbranson had the best efficiency rating and highest yards-per-attempt but spent much of the season behind McCoy. “Ever since Jake Luton (in 2019), they haven’t had a quarterback who was ‘the guy,’” said The CW’s Nigel Burton, a former Oregon State assistant coach. “They thought DJ Uiagalelei would be that, but he clearly wasn’t. They have got to find someone who can throw and run at this level.” That wasn’t an issue in Pullman, where sophomore quarterback John Mateer emerged as an elite playmaker: He led the country in total touchdowns with 44 — three more than his former teammate, Cam Ward, who transferred to Miami last winter. The Cougars (8-4) beat Washington and Texas Tech, won eight of their first nine, climbed to No. 19 in the AP poll and were on the outskirts of the College Football Playoff race in the middle of November. But a second-half defensive meltdown at New Mexico derailed their playoff drive and seemingly squashed their sense of urgency. The Cougars lost at Oregon State the following week and blew a fourth-quarter lead against lowly Wyoming at home in the finale. All three losses came with WSU favored by double digits. “Their only real goal when they were 8-1 was the playoff,” Leaf said. “When that went away, I think there really was a disconnect.” In his view, “people checked out.” What’s next for the Pac-12? At the conference level, there are momentous issues to address. The Pac-12 must sign a media rights agreement for the 2025 season and beyond, add at least one more football-playing school and prepare to welcome the five new members (Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State) on July 1, 2026. (Feedback from media companies will dictate which school, or schools, the conference targets and the degree to which it attempts to bolster its basketball product, which will include Gonzaga in the fall of 2026.) On the front lines, the Beavers and Cougars must fortify their rosters and coaching staffs for the next version of the Pac-12. If this season is any indication, the rebuilt conference will prove challenging. Washington State and Oregon State hardly dominated their Mountain West competition. In fact, they lost more games head-to-head (eight) than they won (seven). Clearly, neither program is on Boise State’s level. But several losses came to teams that finished in the bottom half of the Mountain West standings. There are immediate concerns, as well. Oregon State must identify a dependable quarterback, whether it’s one of the returnees or a transfer. And that quarterback needs targets in the passing game. “They need speed,” Burton said of the receivers. “They have nobody who can take the top off a defense and let (receivers) Trent Walker and Darrius Clemons go to work underneath.” Related Articles The offensive line is “good enough,” Burton added. But the other side of scrimmage is in bad shape. “They are woefully behind on the defensive line,” he said of a unit that allowed 186 rushing yards per game. “That’s the main issue. They have nobody who can push people in the middle and nobody who scares you off the edge.” Washington State’s to-do list isn’t nearly as long, with one item looming over everything: The Cougars must keep Mateer from entering the transfer portal — a task that seemingly became more daunting this week. On Monday, WSU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle left for the same position at Oklahoma. On Wednesday, Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold entered the portal, potentially opening a starting spot for Mateer, who grew up in Texas. And on Thursday, freshman tailback Wayshawn Parker announced he was entering the transfer portal. “They need to hang on for dear life to Mateer,” Burton said. “If they keep the team together, they have all the pieces.”
'Shoved around': Older jobseekers in pre-pension limbo losing their nest eggsMumbai: Titwala's 22-year-old Kunal Gondke could have been another addition to the suburban railway's 2,590 death toll last year. On December 20, a delay on his Titwala-to-Kalyan train caused overcrowding, leaving him feeling crushed and suffocated. In an attempt to gasp for air, he briefly slid toward the door, but in doing so, he struck a pole and fell out, sustaining fractured ribs, a shattered spine, a punctured lung, a skull fracture, a broken pelvis, and a severed artery. He was first rushed to Kalyan's Rukmini Bai Hospital, only to be told by the staff that the facility was ill-equipped to handle a critical patient like him. From that moment, his father, Kisan Gondake, a police head constable, was thrust into a spiral of debt, spending Rs 58 lakh in medical and allied expenses to piece his son's body back together. Kisan said that claims under the Maharashtra Police Kutumb Arogya Yojana are still pending, and he has filed a case against the railways, asking for compensation of the amount spent in treatment. Kunal underwent multiple procedures in the first few months of this year at Fortis Hospital, first in Kalyan and then in Mulund. In May, permanent implants were fitted to support his spine, giving him a fighting chance to walk again. "I was told by doctors to use dumbbells to strengthen my arms before I could even consider trying to walk," Kunal recalled. The family's priorities have shifted in the aftermath. Everyone pitched in to help with his home exercises, gently moving his legs and feet to keep the circulation going. His eldest sister left her bank job to care for the youngest of the three siblings. A physiotherapist joined the effort later on. He finally took his first steps in October. Falling and tumbling in the beginning, and now reliant on a walker, he remains far from whole again. On the day of the accident, he was heading to his village in Ahmednagar to prepare for his long-aspired fish farming business, a dream he had since childhood, driven by his dislike for city life. "As medical professionals, we have done our part in reviving him and fixing damages to his body. But it is also that boy's determination and his family's sacrifices that have made it possible for him to have a normal future moving ahead," said Dr Jumana Haji, head of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) at Fortis Hospital in Mulund. ECMO is a life-support machine that takes over the job of the heart and lungs by pumping blood outside the body, adding oxygen to it, and removing carbon dioxide when the organs can't do it on their own. ECMO helps stabilise critically ill patients like Kunal, allowing them to survive as their body begins its healing process. It also allows patients who have a 90 per cent chance of perishing, a chance to undergo essential treatments like nutritional support, physical rehabilitation, and other medical procedures. The initial ECMO cost at a private hospital can start from Rs 5 lakh. The machine is available in select public hospitals, Parel's King Edward Memorial Hospital being one of them. While the technology has been available in India since the mid-2000s, it was most used during the COVID-19 pandemic. The most notable use has been during the passing of Tamil Nadu's late AIADMK leader and CM Jayalalitha. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .