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
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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’
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
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
ICE issues subpoenas to obtain information refused under NY sanctuary policies
ICE begins using longstanding legal authority to demand information regarding criminal aliens NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) served four immigration subpoenas Friday on the New York Department of Corrections (NYDOC) requesting information on multiple illegal aliens who were criminally arrested in New York City, and yet under New York’s … [Read more...] about ICE issues subpoenas to obtain information refused under NY sanctuary policies
United Arab Emirates ranks first among GCC nations in 2020 Global Opportunity Index
GCC Nations Need to Strengthen Investor Protection and Financial Transparency to Attract More Investment, Milken Institute Report Finds As Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations ramp up efforts to attract investment and diversify their economies, member states lag in critical areas that handicap their progress, according to the 2020 Milken Institute Global Opportunity … [Read more...] about United Arab Emirates ranks first among GCC nations in 2020 Global Opportunity Index
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Venture Capital Investment In The U.S. Increases To $34.2 Billion In Q4 2019, Pushing 2019 Total To $136.5 Billion -the Second Highest Yearly VC Investment On Record ActionIQ Raises $32M to Compete with Adobe and Salesforce on Customer Data ID Ventures Partners with Google Developers Launchpad to Accelerate Michigan’s Tech Startups Tradeshift, the leader in supply … [Read more...] about Press Digest
President Donald J. Trump is Signing a Landmark Phase One Trade Agreement with China
QUOTE From day one, my Administration has fought tirelessly to achieve a level playing field for the American worker. President Donald J. Trump SIGNING A LANDMARK PHASE ONE TRADE AGREEMENT: Today, President Trump is signing a new, fully-enforceable Phase One Trade Agreement with China. President Trump is making good on his promise to fix the failed policies of the past … [Read more...] about President Donald J. Trump is Signing a Landmark Phase One Trade Agreement with China