Month: February 2023

23 Feb

San Antonio Workers Find Flexible Work Opportunities in City’s Expanding Economy

Business

The flexible work app, Instawork, matches a network of on-demand, hourly workers with Texas businesses Instawork launches in San Antonio Instawork launches in San Antonio SAN FRANCISCO, February 23, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Instawork, the leading platform for connecting businesses with skilled workers, announced today the platform's availability to hourly workers in the San Antonio area looking to earn higher wages. In San Antonio, the average hourly pay rate on the Instawork platform is $18.95 per hour, more than double the local minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. That steep increase in earnings gives local residents an easier way to make…

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23 Feb

Highstreet Metaverse Partners With Fashion-Focused BNV for Chic Digital Retail Experience

Business

The partnership will introduce a social hub for fashion culture and exclusive access to BNV's pieces fresh off the digital runway. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, February 23, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Highstreet, a metaverse platform that provides unique shopping experiences, has partnered with BNV, a platform that creates 3D products and wearable NFTs for virtual environments, to offer exclusive merchandise and an immersive fashion retail experience in Highstreet World.  BNV specializes in fashion NFT development and has launched iconic commemorative couture with real-world utility. BNV Fashion in Highstreet World will make exclusive designer-brand digital wearables available to the Highstreet community. Highstreet and BNV…

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23 Feb

War Day 212: war diaries w/Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin

Politics

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates and beats down the rest. We also know where his weak spots are and what atrocities his regime is committing on a daily basis. Message from the source channel owner. Daily War Chronicles: Feygin and @arestovych – English translation #PrivateerStation @Alexey Arestovych #Фейгин #ФейгинLIVE Arestovich…

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23 Feb

Statement from President Joe Biden on Nigeria’s Upcoming Election

Politics

Statement from President Joe Biden on Nigeria’s Upcoming Election I commend yesterday’s peace accord in Nigeria, signed by the political parties and candidates running in Nigeria’s presidential election on February 25.  By signing this pledge, the parties and candidates have committed to accept the results of the election, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, and to support a peaceful transition of power. Elections are a fundamental part of a functioning democracy, and all Nigerians deserve this chance to choose their future — freely and fairly.  While the United States does not support any single candidate or party, we strongly…

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23 Feb

Transmetrics Closes €2.5 Million Convertible Round to Accelerate the Development of AI-Driven Logistics Planning Technologies

Business

AI-powered logistics planning solutions provider Transmetrics completes a convertible round led by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, Impetus Capital, and existing shareholders ahead of the planned Series A round. SOFIA, Bulgaria, February 23, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Transmetrics, a state-of-the-art AI platform developed exclusively for the supply chain industry, today announces the successful closing of a €2.5 million funding round.  The convertible funding was led by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, together with Impetus Capital, following Transmetrics' selection in the ultra-competitive 2022 EIC Accelerator program. Transmetrics' existing shareholders and angel investors also joined the round. As a result, the…

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23 Feb

War Day 213: war diaries w/Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin

Politics

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates and beats down the rest. We also know where his weak spots are and what atrocities his regime is committing on a daily basis. Message from the source channel owner. Daily War Chronicles: Feygin and @arestovych – English translation #PrivateerStation @Alexey Arestovych #Фейгин #ФейгинLIVE Arestovich…

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22 Feb

Readout of White House Meeting with State Legislative Leaders on “Red Flag” Laws

Politics

Today, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Senior Advisor to the President and White House Intergovernmental Affairs Director, Stefanie Feldman, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the Domestic Policy Advisor, and Rosie Hidalgo, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor on Gender-Based Violence, convened a meeting with state legislative leaders on Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) laws. Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) laws – also referred to as “red flag” laws – allow family members, law enforcement, or other responsible individuals to petition for a court order temporarily barring people in crisis from accessing firearms if they present a…

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22 Feb

Remarks by Vice President Harris at HUD Mortgage Announcement Event 

Politics

Bowie State UniversityBowie, Maryland 3:48 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everyone!  Good afternoon.  Please, have a seat.  Please, have a seat. CaShawn and Lewis, I want to thank you for that introduction and for just how you are inspiring so many folks.  We were talking backstage, and the two of them really have worked so hard to do what we all do — right? — which is we want to work hard, we’re prepared to work hard.  And we want to know that there will be a return on that and that the system will support hard work to allow people…

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22 Feb

What to Think About as You Take the Next Step in Your Career

Business

NEW YORK, February 22, 2023 (Newswire.com) - iQuanti: Taking the next step in your career is a big decision—one that requires you to carefully consider multiple factors. Whether you've just been offered a promotion, are applying for one, have decided to go back to school, or something else, it's normal to feel a little overwhelmed during this time of change. Before you rush in, here are some things to consider that can help set you up for success:  1. Align Your Goals: Are you on the career path you want to be on? Where do you see yourself in one…

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22 Feb

Remarks by President Biden Before Meeting with the Leaders of the Bucharest Nine

Politics

Presidential PalaceWarsaw, Poland 2:55 P.M. CET THE PRESIDENT:  Well, thank you all very much.  And I’m delighted to be here.  As some of you may remember, years ago, when we were expanding NATO, I was the one in the United States Senate who was pushing the hardest to expand NATO for membership of many of you sitting around this table.  And the irony is that one of the last conversations I had with the — our friend in Russia was I said, “You keep asking for the Finlandization of NATO.  You’re going to get the NATOization of Finland.”  Well, it…

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