The Belgian town of Bruges, known for its beautiful canals crossing the well-preserved medieval city, starts experimenting with electric boats. Source: Travel Magazine … [Read more...] about Bruges Experimenting with Electric Tourist Boats
American Jewish Committee, Muslim World League Commit to Combat Hate, Deepen Ties
On the second day of a groundbreaking interfaith mission to Poland, the leaders of American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Muslim World League (MWL) reaffirmed their new partnership by committing to ensure memory of the Holocaust, combat hatred and racism, and foster a new era in Muslim-Jewish relations. Following their historic joint visit to Auschwitz on January 23, the … [Read more...] about American Jewish Committee, Muslim World League Commit to Combat Hate, Deepen Ties
Coronavirus Pandemic Possible, Warns Physicians for Civil Defense
For the first time since 1949, outbound transportation from a provincial capital in China is being shut down, in response to an outbreak of a novel coronavirus infection, reports the Washington Post, in the middle of the busiest travel season of the year. About 400 million people are expected to be in transit before Lunar New Year's Day. Human-to-human transmission of this … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Pandemic Possible, Warns Physicians for Civil Defense
International Day of Education
WorldRemit highlights the impact of international money transfer in making education available globally To mark the UNESCO International Day of Education today, leading digital money transfer company WorldRemit is highlighting the impact of international money transfer in making education available globally. WorldRemit customers transfer money on a daily basis, allowing … [Read more...] about International Day of Education
Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Derivative Aluminum Articles and Derivative Steel Articles into the United States
1. On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of imports of steel articles on the national security of the United States, and on January 19, 2018, the Secretary transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of imports of aluminum articles on the national security of the United … [Read more...] about Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Derivative Aluminum Articles and Derivative Steel Articles into the United States
Amazon Donates $2 Million to Seattle-Based Nonprofits to Expand Access to STEM and Computer Science Education for Hundreds of Thousands of Students from Underserved and Underrepresented Communities Across Washington State
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced a $2 million total donation to two Washington nonprofit organizations working to make STEM and computer science education more accessible, equitable, and meaningful for hundreds of thousands of Washington State students, especially those from underserved and underrepresented communities. The donation includes $1 million to Washington STEM, a … [Read more...] about Amazon Donates $2 Million to Seattle-Based Nonprofits to Expand Access to STEM and Computer Science Education for Hundreds of Thousands of Students from Underserved and Underrepresented Communities Across Washington State
New FTC Data Shows that the FTC Received Nearly 1.7 Million Fraud Reports, And FTC Lawsuits Returned $232 Million to Consumers in 2019
New data released by the Federal Trade Commission shows that FTC actions led to more than $232 million in refunds to consumers across the country in 2019. A core part of the FTC's mission is to return money to consumers who are harmed by illegal business practices. Over the last four years, consumers have cashed more than $1 billion in FTC refund checks. In addition to … [Read more...] about New FTC Data Shows that the FTC Received Nearly 1.7 Million Fraud Reports, And FTC Lawsuits Returned $232 Million to Consumers in 2019
Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Birth Tourism Visa Regulation Rule Change
Beginning January 24, 2020, the State Department will no longer issue temporary visitor (B-1/B-2) visas to aliens seeking to enter the United States for “birth tourism” – the practice of traveling to the United States to secure automatic and permanent American citizenship for their children by giving birth on American soil. This rule change is necessary to enhance public … [Read more...] about Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Birth Tourism Visa Regulation Rule Change
At Times of Viral Global Outbreaks Like the Coronavirus, Ontario’s Overcrowded, Underfunded Hospitals Severely Disadvantaged
Ontario’s overcrowded, understaffed and underfunded hospitals are already challenged under the strain of a growing and aging population and as a result they are “severely disadvantaged at times of viral global outbreaks, like the Coronavirus now spread to North America from China,” says Michael Hurley the president of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU). “Today, … [Read more...] about At Times of Viral Global Outbreaks Like the Coronavirus, Ontario’s Overcrowded, Underfunded Hospitals Severely Disadvantaged
Davos 2020: Yara and IBM launch an open collaboration for farm and field data to advance sustainable food production
Yara International (OSE: YAR), a global leader in crop nutrition and digital farming solutions, and IBM (NYSE: IBM), invite farmer associations, industry players, academia and NGOs from the food and agriculture industry to join a movement to develop an open data exchange that facilitates collaboration around farm and field data, with the aim of improving the efficiency, … [Read more...] about Davos 2020: Yara and IBM launch an open collaboration for farm and field data to advance sustainable food production
As it finalizes a strategic plan, Wentworth Institute of Technology is also rolling out a new brand identity: ‘The University of Now’
With the new decade just underway, Wentworth Institute of Technology is set to roll out a fresh brand identity (above) and a strategic plan that will delineate a vision for the university’s future. “Wentworth is one of the country’s leading institutions for return on investment in the STEM, design and management education disciplines,” said President Mark Thompson. “Our new … [Read more...] about As it finalizes a strategic plan, Wentworth Institute of Technology is also rolling out a new brand identity: ‘The University of Now’
The 7th annual OurCrowd Global Investor Summit on February 13, 2020, in Jerusalem, Israel
The 7th annual OurCrowd Global Investor Summit will be held on on February 13, 2020, in Jerusalem, Israel. … [Read more...] about The 7th annual OurCrowd Global Investor Summit on February 13, 2020, in Jerusalem, Israel
Press Release Distribution, Digest #793928080
New Epson PowerLite Projectors Captivate the Classroom with Big, Bright, Immersive and Affordable Displays Solar ‘Farms’ Will Capture Greenhouse Gases to Store in the Soil Ten Startups to Watch in 2020 AWS Announces First AWS Local Zone in Los Angeles NRF 2020, January 12–14, 2020, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York AgriTalk Integrates Biotechnology, … [Read more...] about Press Release Distribution, Digest #793928080
Press Digest, Issue #1849832708
Telefónica certifies the Internet module of things NB-IoT of Quectel with subscription exchange capabilities Genomic Vision Technology to Be Tested by NIST (US Gaithersburg) for Establishing Standards Methods for Genome Editing Based Product Registration by FDA AWS Announces New Quantum Computing Service (Amazon Braket) along with AWS Center for Quantum Computing and AWS … [Read more...] about Press Digest, Issue #1849832708
Flu vaccination: call for enhanced collaboration to save lives by reaching the 75% target across the EU (Vaccines Europe)
At an event held today in the European Parliament, political representatives noted the lack of progress by EU Member States towards the target of 75% vaccination coverage in the elderly and in risk groups, 1 foreseen by the 2009 Council Recommendation. 2 Speakers from the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control … [Read more...] about Flu vaccination: call for enhanced collaboration to save lives by reaching the 75% target across the EU (Vaccines Europe)
New Yorkers to Join Global Day of Protest to Stop 5G on Earth and in Space, Saturday, January 25, 2020
NYC 5G Wake-Up Call, and allied groups warning about the biological and health effects of electromagnetic fields, and the roll out of 5th Generation wireless technologies, will join the Global Day of Protest to Stop 5G on Earth and in Space with a rally on the steps of the New York Public Library at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street on Saturday, January 25th from 2:30 - 4:30 … [Read more...] about New Yorkers to Join Global Day of Protest to Stop 5G on Earth and in Space, Saturday, January 25, 2020
American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention and Trade Show: Remarks by President Trump
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to thank you very much. And thank you to our great Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue. Thank you, Sonny, very much. You’ve done a fantastic job. (Applause.) Sit down, everybody. Let’s stay for a while. Come on. We did it. We did it. Remember? (Applause.) They were all saying, “You’ll never get NAFTA changed.” We were stuck with … [Read more...] about American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention and Trade Show: Remarks by President Trump
SARS-Like Virus Spreads Beyond China’s Borders
Photo Credits: Courtesy of SARS Epidemic Preparedness Market Analysis, Global Epidemic Influenza Preparedness Market Analysis … [Read more...] about SARS-Like Virus Spreads Beyond China’s Borders
Cruise Ship Queen Mary 2 Embarks in Haifa Port
ICE honors Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, continues efforts to thwart the crime year-round
WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recognizes January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a global issue the agency continues to fight to put an end to. Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery involving the illegal trade of human beings for the purpose of exploitation or commercial gain. Human trafficking is a detriment to our … [Read more...] about ICE honors Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, continues efforts to thwart the crime year-round
