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A long-term study in New York’s Hudson Valley finds deer abundance does not predict Lyme disease risk; acorn-driven mouse populations and the broader small-mammal community shape tick abundance and infection, making acorn cycles a key predictor of future risk, with warmer years altering these dynamics.
Former Okaloosa Sheriff's Office Deputy Jesse Hernandez resigned after mistaking the sound of acorns falling on his cruiser for gunshots, leading him to open fire on a suspect. The incident occurred during a secondary search of a detained suspect, Marquis Jackson, and resulted in Hernandez shouting "shots fired," falling to the ground, and firing at his patrol vehicle. An internal investigation found Hernandez's use of force to be unreasonable, leading to his resignation, while another deputy involved was exonerated. The sheriff's office has incorporated the incident into its training and expressed gratitude that no one was injured.
Acorns, a US-based savings and investing startup, has acquired London-based GoHenry, a startup focused on providing money management and financial education services to 6-18 year-olds in an all-equity deal. The acquisition will add new backers to Acorns’ cap table and give it an opening to grow internationally, starting with GoHenry’s existing footprint across the UK, France, Italy, and Spain. The combined company will have nearly 6 million subscribers, and the executives say that the combined company will let them serve customers through all life stages – from birth to retirement.
Acorns, the American micro-investing platform, has acquired GoHenry, a digital banking startup focused on educating kids about money, for an undisclosed sum. The deal will see GoHenry become a wholly owned subsidiary of Acorns, with employees and backers of GoHenry rolling over their equity. Acorns' acquisition of GoHenry signals a major growth bet for the company, which has up until now only been available in the U.S. By buying GoHenry, it will now be able to access Europe, a market that is less advanced when it comes to retail investing.