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MNA nurses and health professionals cite growing fatigue and stress of COVID care, inconsistent approach to COVID care, lack of testing for healthcare workforce, failure to properly isolate COVID patients, inadequate staffing to meet patients' needs, and ongoing PPE concerns As the state enters what appears to be an ominous second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the … [Read more...] about Frontline MNA Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Voice Concerns Regarding Hospital Preparedness and Policies in Response to COVID-19 Second Surge

Peoria, Illinois — USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their collaborators continue garnering success in their tests of a compound that could bolster the potency of beta-lactam antibiotics, potentially reducing the dosages required and helping stave off resistance in the germs they're meant to kill. According to Neil Price, a chemist with the ARS National … [Read more...] about Compound from Soil Bacterium Gets Reboot as Antibiotics Super Booster

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for casirivimab and imdevimab to be administered together for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age or older weighing at least 40 kilograms [about 88 pounds]) with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing and who are at high … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of COVID-19

Local election officials are continuing to do the very important work of counting every vote so that the intention of every American voter is heard in this election. But even as that process moves forward in several states, it has become clear that former Vice President Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States. The Teamsters want to congratulate … [Read more...] about Teamsters: Biden-Harris Victory Is A Win For Workers In 2020 Election

Driving public-private investment, transformative solutions, and a more inclusive, sustainable future Launching next chapter for the 107-year old philanthropic institution The Rockefeller Foundation will commit USD1 billion over the next three years to catalyze a more inclusive, green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Building on current efforts and long-standing … [Read more...] about The Rockefeller Foundation commits USD1 billion to catalyze a green recovery from pandemic

TEAL, the smart blockchain ecosystem, is partnering with CorionX, the Corion Foundation that supports stablecoin and DeFi awareness through its #MoneyInTheRightDirectionMovement. The aim of the partnership is to develop a sustainable crypto currency system for the TEAL Marketplace and other decentralized services. The partnership will consist of the joint development of a … [Read more...] about AI Start-Up TEAL and CorionX Join Hands to Develop a Sustainable Crypto Currency System

Total (Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT) has delivered its first shipment of carbon neutral1 liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). The loading operation was carried out at the Ichthys liquefaction plant in Australia, and the shipment was delivered on September 29 to the Dapeng terminal, China. “We are proud to have completed … [Read more...] about Total Delivers its First Carbon Neutral LNG Cargo

Proposition 24 contains a one-word change to current law that dramatically curtails privacy protections for Californians when they travel, according to consumer advocates. In its statement opposing Prop 24, the League of Women Voters of California wrote, "Under current California law, your privacy follows you wherever you go. Under Prop 24, while a user's data would be … [Read more...] about Proposition 24 eliminates privacy when you travel

The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Health, today announced the launch of the ninth annual Protect Me With 3+ poster and video contest. The contest challenges New Jersey youth in middle and high school to raise awareness about the importance of adolescent immunizations: tetanus, diphtheria, … [Read more...] about Ninth Annual Poster and Video Contest to Raise Awareness for Youth Immunization Throughout New Jersey Launches

Their work will focus on actionable solutions, transparency and civic engagement for lower-income residents that rely on bus and light rail systems COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- A multidisciplinary team of University of Maryland researchers is partnering with public officials, transit advocacy groups and other universities to improve transportation options for Baltimore City … [Read more...] about UMD Researchers Receive $2.35M NSF Award to Improve Public Transit Planning in Baltimore

Reston, VA (September 22, 2020) -- NCI Information Systems, Inc. (NCI), a leading provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to U.S. federal government agencies, and Tanjo AI, LLC, an award-winning machine learning (ML) company based in North Carolina, have been chosen by the U.S. Navy to provide an AI-enabled project management … [Read more...] about U.S. Navy Chooses NCI and Tanjo AI to Provide AI-Enabled Project Management Solution

U.S. leadership on Capitol Hill debate modernization of weapons and ammunition manufacturing and logistics GARLAND, Texas (Sept. 22, 2020) – Texas-based True Velocity, an advanced manufacturing and technology company specializing in small-arms ammunition, is introducing new technology and proprietary solutions to help armed forces streamline ammunition production and … [Read more...] about True Velocity Unveils Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities With Potential to Reinvent Ammunition Supply Chain

The President has announced that ByteDance has received tentative approval for an agreement with the U.S. Government to resolve the outstanding issues, which will now include Oracle and Walmart together investing to acquire 20% of the newly formed TikTok Global business. As a part of the deal, TikTok is creating a new company called TikTok Global that will be responsible for … [Read more...] about Oracle & Walmart Announce Tentative U.S. Government Approval

AJC mourns the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who loomed large over the American legal landscape for more than half a century, including, notably, her service on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (1980-1993) and the Supreme Court (1993-2020). She was 87 years old. Her careful and methodical litigation for gender equality – a category that barely existed … [Read more...] about AJC Mourns Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Effenco Development Inc. (“Effenco” or the “Company”), a leader in heavy duty vocational vehicle electrification and connected mobility market, announces the closing of a CA$10 million round of financing (approximately US$7.5 million), with the participation of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), the Center of Excellence in Energy Efficiency (C3E), Investissement … [Read more...] about Truck Electrification Leader Effenco Announces Major Financing

UN Secretary-General: “World’s reliance on manufactured products can be seen in the shortage of critical supplies and disruptions in global value chains” UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology: Advanced technologies have a vital role to play in protecting and enhancing global supply chains from global shocks UNIDO DG: “Seldom has the general public been more … [Read more...] about UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTÓNIO GUTERRES CALLS FOR INDUSTRIES TO TAKE RAPID ACTION TO ACHIEVE GLOBAL CARBON NEUTRALITY BY 2050

Each year, the U.S. Postal Service honors one organization with the prestigious Partnership for Growth Award during the National Postal Forum (NPF). The Postmaster General and executive leadership team personally select the award winner. The 2020 Partnership for Growth Award winner, Poshmark, received recognition Aug. 27 during the NPF Virtual 2020 Summer Series. Poshmark is … [Read more...] about U.S. Postal Service Partnership for Growth Award Presented to Poshmark