Month: May 2023

05 May

Is Gen Z Taking Over the Housing Market?

Lifestyle

NEW YORK, May 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Credello: A 2022 report by Redfin found that 30% of 25-year-olds were homeowners, a percentage higher than both millennials and Gen X-ers! How has Gen Z passed its predecessors with homeownership when they're earning less and dealing with the same competitive housing market? How Gen Z is outpacing other generations in homeownership 1. They entered a better job market than Gen Y - Millennials have the unfortunate fact that most of them entered their professional lives during the Great Recession, making it more difficult for them to start saving for a house in their…

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05 May

USDOT Announces Bipartisan PIPES Act Proposal to Modernize Decades-Old Pipeline Leak Detection Rules, Invests in Critical American Infrastructure, Create Good-Paying Jobs, and Improve Safety

Travel

WASHINGTON – Following the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic announcement to invest $196 million in grants for 37 pipeline modernization projects spread across 19 states, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced it is proposing a new rule to significantly improve the detection and repair of leaks from gas pipelines. As directed by the bipartisan PIPES Act of 2020, the proposed rule would create good-paying jobs, deploy pipeline workers across the country to keep more product in the pipe, and prevent dangerous accidents. These actions, if finalized, would boost efficiency, cut harmful pollution and waste,…

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05 May

President Biden Announces Key White House Personnel

Politics

Today, President Biden announced that Neera Tanden will serve as Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor. The President also announced that Stefanie Feldman will serve as Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary. Additionally, Zayn Siddique will be promoted to Principal Deputy of the Domestic Policy Council. Statement from President Biden: “For over two years, Susan Rice has helped craft and implement my domestic policy agenda and our country owes a debt of gratitude for her history-making public service. I am pleased to announce that Neera Tanden will continue to drive the formulation and implementation of my domestic…

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05 May

Remarks by Vice President Harris on Investing in Small Business Manufacturing

Politics

 Babylon Micro-FarmsRichmond, Virginia (May 4, 2023) 4:32 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon.  Good afternoon.  Please have a seat.  Good afternoon.  Have — have you all — has anybody been able to tour this facility?  It’s fascinating.  It really is. Alex — where is Alex and Graham?  Congratulations — and to your whole team — on what you are doing here.  (Applause.)  Really, congratulations. I could speak at length about what I think is the significance of this work for our country, for our workforce; what it means in terms of a step — a very smart step toward preserving precious resources like…

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05 May

40 Youth-Led Projects Earn Distinguished National Call for Kindness Prize

Lifestyle

Environmental Justice, Food Insecurity, and Acts of Service Are Top Themes Among Winners Early Entrepreneurs, 2023 C4K Winner The program champions young girls in underserved communities to pursue entrepreneurship. NEW YORK, May 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Riley's Way Foundation just announced its 2023 Call For Kindness winners: 40 outstanding young people (ages 13-22) from across the country whose innovative ideas have granted them entrance into a dynamic leadership fellowship - and up to $3,000 each for their commitment to leading with kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. "The Call for Kindness inspires and draws in exceptionally gifted young leaders who are driven by…

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05 May

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Loans of Up to $327 million for Improvements to the Sound Transit System in Washington State

Travel

Improved Light Rail Service Will Connect Community to Jobs, Reduce Emissions Washington – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that its Build America Bureau has provided low-interest loans totaling $327 million to the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) for improvements to the transit system. By providing Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) Loans. The Bureau helps communities expedite infrastructure projects and reduce project costs.   “DOT’s $327 million in loans to support Sound Transit’s light and commuter rail lines supports an alternative to car travel on congested roadways…

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05 May

Experience the Future of IoT at DevCamp 2023: The Must-Attend Event for IoT Innovators, Hardware Enthusiasts, and .NET Developers

Tech

Wilderness Labs announces DevCamp 2023 - A two-day event for hardware enthusiasts, leaders in IoT, and .NET developers. Wilderness Labs DevCamp 2023 Transformative conference for IoT innovators, hardware enthusiasts, and .NET developers SEATTLE, May 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Wilderness Labs is proud to announce the upcoming DevCamp event, a two-day conference designed to bring together hardware enthusiasts, technology leaders, and .NET developers who are looking to create innovative IoT solutions.  "After taking a hiatus on in-person events during the pandemic, our team is excited to connect live with industry luminaries and customers to unveil the latest projects we've been working on,"…

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05 May

Day 434: war diaries w/Former 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 #Фейгин #ФейгинLIVE — English translation #PrivateerStation (in Russian: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVtD_N4OeD-9PshBq7NwyQ)…

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05 May

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on North Carolina Republicans’ Veto-Proof Abortion Ban

Politics

Today, North Carolina’s Republican supermajority-controlled legislature passed an extreme abortion ban that would interfere with the doctor-patient relationship and make it even harder for women — especially those in the South — to access care. The details of this ban have been obscured to make it seem less dangerous, but this bill would make it harder for many women to get the care they need. Since the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, women have been denied medical care they desperately need in order to preserve their health and even save their lives. They’ve been turned away from emergency rooms,…

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04 May

FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Celebrates Small Business and Manufacturing Boom

Politics

Vice President Visits State Small Business Credit Initiative Recipient and Releases New Report Demonstrating Administration’s Support for Small Manufacturers Today, in celebration of National Small Business Week and in recognition of the critical role that small manufacturing businesses play in the economy, the White House released a report detailing how the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is providing critical support for small businesses in manufacturing industries, including through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Vice President Harris will travel to Richmond, Virginia to highlight the report, visit one of the nation’s thriving small manufacturing companies, and discuss how…

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