Month: May 2023

10 May

Oxylabs’ “Project 4beta” Partners With Debunk.org to Counter Disinformation

Tech

4beta and Debunk.org partnership 4beta and Debunk.org partnership VILNIUS, Lithuania, May 10, 2023 (Newswire.com) - "Project 4β," a pro bono initiative by Oxylabs, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Debunk.org, an organization dedicated to countering online disinformation and state-sponsored internet propaganda. The partnership will provide Debunk.org with Oxylabs' cutting-edge web scraping technology and expertise to combat false information online on a pro bono basis. The issue of disinformation in the digital age has long been of utmost importance. Due to recent events such as the pandemic and the Russo-Ukrainian war, the topic has now reached a critical level…

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10 May

ICON Technologies Celebrating 25 Years in Business

Business

Innovation, quality, reliable service, people, and positive feedback are vital parts of the ICON success story. WINKLER, MANITOBA, CANADA, May 3, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — The exceptional and reputable story of ICON Direct’s success is known for quality products and reliable, timely delivery. It is also a tradition. These three key factors are more important than ever, as ICON Technologies celebrates 25 years in business. ICON Direct started as a thermoform, aftermarket replacement part company that manufactured custom resin-base parts such as fender skirts and shower pans. From there, the company pivoted into the manufacturing of innovative and new OEM (Original Equipment…

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10 May

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Annual Gala

Politics

Washington, D.C. Thank you, Judy. You’re such a force for your constituents and your community. Thank you for your friendship and your decades of leadership. Madalene, thank you for putting your heart and hard work into making this evening a success. I’m excited to be joined tonight by Secretary Becerra and Ambassador Tai. Leader Jeffries, Hakeem, we’re so lucky to have you at the helm in the House, working tirelessly for the American people. And to Congressman Bera, Congresswoman Meng, and all of our amazing elected leaders here today, I’m honored to celebrate with all of you. I also want…

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10 May

FACT SHEET: Actions Taken by the Biden-Harris Administration to Ensure Continued COVID-19 Protections and Surge Preparedness After Public Health Emergency Transition

Politics

Over the last two years, the Biden-Harris Administration has made tremendous progress in our ability to manage COVID-19 so that it no longer meaningfully disrupts the way we live our lives. As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ends on May 11, 2023, the Administration has taken significant steps to ensure all individuals have continued access to lifesaving protections such as vaccines, treatments and tests, and that the nation is well prepared to manage the risks of COVID-19 going forward. The Administration’s COVID-19 strategy during the PHE relied on effectively and equitably implementing the largest adult vaccination program in U.S.…

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10 May

Remarks by President Biden on Meeting with Congressional Leaders

Politics

Roosevelt Room 6:38 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  I have a brief statement, and then I’ll be happy to take your questions. First, I just finished, I thought, a productive meeting with the congressional leadership about the path forward to make sure America does not default — I emphasize does not default on its debt for the first time in history. And I’m pleased but not surprised to hear Republican Minority Leader of the United States Senate saying that — at our meeting that the United States is not going to default.  It never has, and it never will.  And he’s absolutely correct.…

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09 May

Statement from President Joe Biden on the IOM Director General Candidacy of Amy Pope

Politics

Amy Pope is an innovative, strategic leader with impeccable qualifications, and I strongly support her candidacy to serve as the next Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). As we grapple with record levels of displacement worldwide, IOM needs a forward-looking leader who will position the organization to address the challenges we face. I have worked first-hand with Amy over her 20-year career in migration and disaster relief. Amy has the necessary experience to effectively mobilize IOM and its Members to respond to rising migration challenges, including the impacts of a changing climate, with innovative and inclusive solutions. She is the right person for the job. I ask IOM Member States to join the United States in voting for…

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09 May

APWG 4Q Report: Phishing Attacks Continue to Shatter Records Through End of 2022

Tech

Attacks Against Mobile Subscribers Nearly Doubling From Q3 to Q4 as Vishing Surges APWG APWG CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The APWG's new Phishing Activity Trends Report reveals that 2022 was another record-shattering year for phishing, with the APWG logging more than 4.7 million phishing sites. Since the beginning of 2019, the number of phishing attacks has accelerated, growing at 150 percent per year. In the fourth quarter of 2022, APWG observed 1,350,037 total phishing attacks. This is more than in the third quarter of 2022 when APWG recorded 1,270,883 total phishing attacks, which was a new record at the…

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09 May

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Writing Seminar for Gold Star Children and Siblings

Politics

South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building A few years ago, after Joe finished his time as Vice President, a publishing company told me that they thought that I should write a book about my life. Now, I teach writing at a community college, and I’ve always been a big fan of journaling. So I thought, sure, I can do that. I wanted to talk about my childhood and how Joe and I built our family. I wanted to talk about being Second Lady and all the lessons I had learned. But there was one thing I did not want to talk…

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09 May

Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendments

Politics

Dear Mr. Speaker: I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget amendments for the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Education, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, and Transportation as well as the Environmental Protection Agency and for International Assistance Programs.  These amendments would not change the base discretionary budget authority requested in my FY 2024 Budget. Also included is an amendment providing increased amounts for the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education account.  This increase is fully offset from amounts provided from within NSF and the Department of Agriculture.  Also included for consideration are amendments shifting…

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09 May

Readout of President Joe Biden’s call with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico

Politics

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. spoke today with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico. The two leaders discussed their ongoing efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Mexico bilateral relationship, including the importance of enhancing cooperation between the United States and Mexico to manage unprecedented migration in the region. Toward that end, they discussed continued close coordination between border authorities and strong enforcement measures, in preparation for the return to full reliance on Title 8 immigration authorities at the U.S.-Mexico border, which carry steeper consequences for those removed than expulsion under Title 42. Both leaders underscored the value of managing migration in…

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