Month: March 2023

07 Mar

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with National Security Advisor Kim Sung-han of the Republic of Korea

Politics

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Kim Sung-han, National Security Advisor of the Republic of Korea (ROK). They discussed preparations for the upcoming State Visit by ROK President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee on April 26, 2023 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance and deepen U.S.-ROK political, economic, security, and people-to-people ties. Mr. Sullivan also welcomed news of the historic breakthrough between the ROK and Japan to resolve historical issues and open the door to increased cooperation between these two key allies. The two discussed how to maintain close cooperation to further enhance our security…

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07 Mar

Parnell Pharmaceuticals Gives Notice of Annual General Meeting and Explanatory Memorandum

Business

SYDNEY, March 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Parnell Pharmaceuticals Holdings Ltd (OTC: PARNF), a fully integrated, commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative animal health solutions, provides notice of its Annual General Meeting to be held Thursday, April 6th 2023 at 8:30 a.m. (Australian Eastern Standard Time). NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Parnell Pharmaceuticals Holdings Ltd (Company) will be held on: Thursday, April April 6th 2023 at 8:30 a.m. (Australian Eastern Standard Time) The meeting is to be held in person at the Company's headquarters: First Floor, Unit 4,…

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07 Mar

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Introduction of the RESTRICT Act

Politics

We applaud the bipartisan group of Senators, led by Senators Warner and Thune, who today introduced the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology (RESTRICT) Act. This legislation would empower the United States government to prevent certain foreign governments from exploiting technology services operating in the United States in a way that poses risks to Americans’ sensitive data and our national security.  The information and communications technology products and services supply chain is integral to the lives of Americans and the functioning of U.S. businesses. This bill presents a systematic framework for addressing technology-based threats to…

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07 Mar

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Emmanuel Macron of France

Politics

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France.  The two leaders discussed their support for Ukraine as Russia’s brutal invasion enters its second year, including their commitment to continue providing Ukraine with security assistance and imposing costs on Russia for its aggression.  President Biden and President Macron also discussed the cooperation between the United States and France in the Indo-Pacific region as well as shared efforts to address challenges posed by the People’s Republic of China to the rules-based international order.  The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to coordinate closely on accelerating the transition to clean energy…

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07 Mar

Home Décor and Gift Brand, DEMDACO, Partners with ArtLifting Initiative

Business

Combining Creative Forces for Good. LEAWOOD, Kan., March 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) - DEMDACO, a leading gift and home décor company for over 25 years, has joined forces with ArtLifting - a creative, purpose-driven organization that champions artists impacted by housing insecurities and disabilities. Each artist has a unique perspective, style and story based on their lived experiences. The powerful combination of their artwork, along with their stories, inspires communities and drives social change. ArtLifting co-founder Liz Powers worked as a social worker running art groups in Boston when she discovered that a lot of the quality art being produced in…

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07 Mar

Switch Introduces Handbag Rentals From $45/Month

Business

Switch Takes 'Accessible Luxury' to a New Level by Launching Luxury Handbags as Part of Its Core Membership Prada Canapa Logo Tote Switch has added handbags by Prada, Chanel, and other luxury designers as part of its $45\/month Core service. LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Luxury accessory rental startup Switch has launched handbags as part of its low-priced Core membership tier. Until now, Switch's Core membership exclusively featured jewelry. The expansion means that members will be able to borrow designer handbags by luxury fashion brands including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Christian Dior for $45 per month. While other…

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07 Mar

Statement from Vice President Harris on Lawsuit on Behalf of Texans Harmed by the State’s Abortion Bans

Politics

As the President and I have long made clear: taking away the right of women to make their own reproductive health care decisions endangers women’s health, with potentially life-threatening consequences. When I convened health care providers at the White House in September 2021 in wake of Texas SB 8, we discussed the harm that doctors and nurses feared their patients would experience as a result of Texas’ extreme laws. Now, multiple women impacted by these abortion bans announced a joint lawsuit against the state of Texas, showing those fears have turned into reality. The lawsuit includes devastating, first-hand accounts of women’s lives…

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07 Mar

War Day 167: 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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07 Mar

Viirtue Raises $10.8M Series A Fundraising From Ballast Point Ventures

Business

Viirtue Raises $10.8M Series A Fundraising from Ballast Point Ventures TAMPA, Fla., March 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Viirtue (viirtue.com), an award-winning wholesale voice & unified communications as a service ("UCaaS") provider, announced today that it has raised $10.8 million in Series A funding from Ballast Point Ventures IV. "We are thrilled to have the support of Ballast Point Ventures as we continue to fulfill our mission to digitize channel partners and resellers," said Daniel Rosenrauch, who co-founded the company with Rob Finch in 2017. "Since launching Viirtue, our mission has been to provide our customers with the best possible tools…

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07 Mar

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said

Politics

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with His Majesty Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, the Sultan of Oman.  The two leaders reaffirmed the longstanding historical ties between our countries and peoples, and discussed mutual efforts to forge a more prosperous, peaceful, and integrated Middle East region.  President Biden thanked Sultan Haitham for his personal leadership and support for the UN-mediated truce in Yemen, which over the past year has witnessed its longest period of calm since the war began over a decade ago.  He also welcomed Oman’s recent decision to open its airspace to all civilian aircraft, including those…

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