2023 - TABLOID

31 Dec

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces New Rural Autonomous Vehicle Research Program

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023 The first-of-its-kind Rural Autonomous Vehicle (RAV) Research Program will lay a foundation for bringing the potential benefits of automated vehicles to rural and Tribal communities across the U.S. WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT or the Department) announced a $25 million funding opportunity for its Rural Autonomous Vehicle research program. Accredited universities are eligible to apply for this competitive, six-year cooperative agreement program. Recipients will use RAV program funding to conduct research regarding the benefits and responsible application of automated vehicles and associated mobility technologies in rural and Tribal communities. One $15…

31 Dec

A Proclamation on National Mentoring Month, 2024

Politics

During National Mentoring Month, we celebrate the millions of mentors across the country who step up and give their time, care, and hearts to make sure every young person in our Nation has a fair shot at the American Dream. For most young people, a bond or even a conversation with someone who believes in them can make a tremendous difference in their lives, exposing them to new goals, new ideas, and new ways of doing things. Since day one, my Administration has been working to support those kinds of relationships — in schools, in communities, and in…

31 Dec

Department of State and the Smithsonian Institution Renew Partnership Through Expanded Memorandum of Understanding

Politics

On December 19, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand future collaboration between their two organizations, bringing the world-class expertise and educational impact of the Smithsonian to audiences from around the world via the international reach of the Department of State. Secretaries Blinken and Bunch signed the MOU in the newly renovated Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic Reception Room at the Department of State. During the ceremony, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth M. Allen delivered opening remarks and Secretary Blinken…

31 Dec

Kids Land Sweet Writing Gigs With Recruiting for Good Get Published On LA Parent

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31 Dec

Akool’s Generative AI Platform Sets New Standard for Brand Engagement

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With over 10 Fortune 500 customers, Akool empowers iconic brands including Amazon, Coca Cola, and General Mills to deliver one-of-a kind immersive experiences – just in time for the holidays SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Akool, the breakthrough Generative AI platform for personalized visual marketing and advertising, launched today setting an industry standard for AI-driven personalization in marketing and advertising. Designed for forward-thinking global brands and innovative marketing creators, Akool fosters brand loyalty, captivates audiences, and significantly increases return on investment (ROI) through immersive brand experiences. In a world saturated with advertising messages, consumers are often bombarded with…

30 Dec

Rushing McCarl LLP secures favorable settlement for California employee in federal trade-secrets dispute

Business

The firm prevailed through an aggressive pretrial strategy and world-class advocacy from founders John Rushing and Ryan McCarl. LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES, December 22, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — When a California-based executive was sued in Texas by her former employer for supposedly misappropriating trade secrets, she turned the tables by hiring business litigation boutique Rushing McCarl LLP. Rushing McCarl ultimately secured a settlement in which the employer paid the executive to settle the case on the eve of trial.[1] Plaintiff T2 Modus, LLC, a Texas-based software company, filed a lawsuit against Colynda Williams-Arowolo, a former employee based in California, dragging her…

30 Dec

Biden-Harris Administration Investing in Hundreds of American Communities to Improve Safety and Prevent Roadway Deaths

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Washington, DC — Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $813 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 385 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants. The SS4A program grants go directly to regional, local, and Tribal communities for implementation, planning, and demonstration projects driven at the local level to improve safety and help prevent deaths and serious injuries on the nation’s roadways. The funding helps communities address roadway safety through a comprehensive approach that uses all types of interventions, which aligns with DOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy. These funds will help tackle the preventable crisis of deaths…

29 Dec

Sparket adds NBA Champion Metta World Peace as Investor & Advisor

Celebrity Gossip

Metta and his Artest Management Group will help Sparket drive new partners for its proprietary sports betting platform LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sparket announced today a strategic investment from Metta World Peace. The growing B2B sports betting startup is adding the former NBA champion and his team to its cap table at a time when it’s experiencing significant growth, having launched with Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ: RRR) in June on its STN Play iCasino platform along with a string of recent partnership announcements. Metta will be focused on helping Sparket expand its B2B pipeline through targeted introductions…

29 Dec

WrkSpot Releases New Contactless Digital Tipping Solution for Hotels

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New feature in hotel productivity software suite aids hotel workers, as trend toward cashless payment systems has reduced tips for housekeeping staff LA PALMA, Calif., December 29, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Tipping provides an incentive for hotel staff to provide the best service but has become more difficult for hotel guests in the post-pandemic and as guests migrate toward cashless transactions. Wrkspot, the integrated hotel portfolio operations platform, solves that problem with a new contactless digital tipping feature. The Wrkspot hotel productivity software suite controls costs and streamlines operations through its integration of human resources information systems, operations management, and communications. …

29 Dec

A Proclamation on National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2024

Politics

More than 27 million people around the world endure the abhorrent abuse of human trafficking and forced labor, including thousands of people right here in the United States. It is a threat to global security, public safety, and human dignity. During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we reaffirm our commitment to ending these predatory crimes at home and across the globe. In 2021, I signed an updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, outlining my Administration’s efforts to prevent trafficking, prosecute perpetrators, and protect survivors. The plan reflects our commitment to standing up for the most vulnerable among…