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(InvestigateTV) — InvestigateTV+ examines the future of artificial intelligence in farming. Hear arguments for and against this kind of technology. Plus, extreme heat can leave pregnant women vulnerable to health risks. We uncover the threats to mothers and babies and strategies to stay safe in the sun. Could the next AI revolution be found on American farms? Agriculture has long been the backbone of our nation’s food supply. Now, amidst labor shortages, extreme weather and mounting pressure to grow more with less, the industry is as challenging as it is essential. Some farmers believe they’ve found a game-changing solution to several industry issues. That solution is Artificial Intelligence. Experts say AI is the future of farming, making agricultural operations more sustainable, productive and resilient. Not everyone is eager to transform an industry rooted in tradition, with an international study finding just 10% of farmers have integrated AI into their business. As the technology progresses and fears ease, that number is expected to triple over the next decade. Extreme heat poses growing risks for pregnant women, study finds Dr. Caitlin Linscheid with the University of Kansas Health System creates safety plans to keep patients safe during warmer seasons. “It’s very common for us to see patients who come into labor and delivery because it’s hot outside,” Linscheid said. Researchers with Climate Central recently found that extremely hot days, known to trigger pre-term births, have risen globally over the past five years. They call them pregnancy heat risk days. “So the thing we worry most about is preterm labor. So preterm labor is when the body moves toward delivery before the baby is full term and that can happen because of dehydration leading to uterine contractions,” Linscheid said. In the U.S., the Southwest is a major hotspot, with Utah adding 23 pregnancy heat risk days — the most out of all states. Missouri and Kansas are not off the hook. Missouri added seven pregnancy heat-risk days, while Kansas added 10. Linscheid already sees an influx of heat-related health risks in the Kansas City metro, particularly with patients in their third trimester. “So we see an increase of about 16 percent of preterm deliveries associated with increased temperatures outside,” Linscheid said. For the first and second trimesters, she said dehydration driven by heat can increase the risk of early pregnancy loss. Billing mistake leads to cruise confusion for two Arizona travelers Two Phoenix women took a cruise over Christmas and New Year’s and paid for the trip months in advance. Once they got on board, they were told a big part of the trip hadn’t been paid for. Faye Harris and her cousin Dawn love to travel. Going on cruises is their favorite way to see the world. “We get to go to different places,” Faye said, “without a lot of stress to go there. We don’t have a lot of unpacking and finding a hotel and getting around.” They decided to book something special for the holidays: A two-week trip through the Caribbean, stopping in places like Panama, Aruba, and Jamaica. They paid for the Norwegian Cruise Lines trip in full when they booked, including a drinks package and two special restaurant meals on board. “So we went to the Italian restaurant, and we went to the steakhouse. One for Christmas, one for New Year’s,” Faye said. But once they boarded the ship, they got an unwanted surprise. 86-year-old handyman uses decades of experience to reduce waste for Habitat for Humanity For several decades, Habitat for Humanity has changed lives, making the path to homeownership easier for families. A fraction of that important work starts in the back of the Hanover and King William store. Thanks to many donations of gently used electronics and appliances, Marshall Johnson helps keep the Habitat recycling program up and running. Submit story tips to our Investigators Share errors or concerns with our Digital Editors Watch full episodes of InvestigateTV+ Subscribe to the InvestigateTV YouTube Channel
