July 13, 2023 - TABLOID

13 Jul

ICYMI: NEC Director Lael Brainard: U.S. Economy is “Defying Predictions”

Politics

On Wednesday, National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard delivered remarks at the Economic Club of New York on Bidenomics and how our economy is “defying predictions.” The remarks followed new data yesterday showing that inflation has fallen for 12 straight months to 3%—the lowest it’s been in over 2 years—while “core inflation is also declining.” As Director Brainard put it: “The economy is defying predictions that inflation would not fall absent significant job destruction.” “Despite repeated forecasts that recession is just around the corner, the U.S. recovery is solid.” Inflation has fallen against the backdrop of a historic labor market recovery. Unemployment…

13 Jul

LEAP EVENT TECHNOLOGY ACQUIRES EPIC PHOTO OPS India – English USA – English

Celebrity Gossip

The acquisition joins the premiere experiential e-commerce platform in the fandom space with the event industry’s only true start-to-finish technology solution. DALLAS, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Leap Event Technology (formerly Patron Technology) announced today its acquisition of Epic Photo Ops, the premiere software for scheduling, execution, and management of high-quality face-to-face experiences for celebrities and fans. Specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in Calgary, AB in 2013 by Eric Sit, Brant LeClercq, and Kandrix Foong, Epic’s experiential e-commerce platform enables event organizers to create, manage, and facilitate once-in-a-lifetime experiences within their events from one centralized vendor.…

13 Jul

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Isaac Herzog of Israel

Politics

President Biden looks forward to welcoming Israeli President Isaac Herzog to the White House on July 18. As Israel celebrates its 75th anniversary, the visit will highlight our enduring partnership and friendship. President Biden will reaffirm the ironclad commitment of the United States to Israel’s security. The two leaders will discuss opportunities to deepen Israel’s regional integration and to create a more peaceful and prosperous Middle East. President Biden will stress the importance of our shared democratic values, and discuss ways to advance equal measures of freedom, prosperity, and security for Palestinians and Israelis. The leaders will also discuss Russia’s deepening…

13 Jul

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with Consumer Protection, Labor, and Civil Rights Leaders on AI

Politics

This week, Vice President Kamala Harris convened consumer protection, labor, and civil rights leaders to discuss risks related to artificial intelligence (AI) and reaffirm the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protecting the American public from harm and discrimination. She was joined by White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Arati Prabhakar, White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, and White House Gender Policy Council Director Jen Klein. During the convening, Vice President Harris rejected the “false choice” between advancing innovation and protecting Americans, and senior Biden-Harris administration officials stressed the importance of realizing the benefits that might come from…

13 Jul

Remarks by President Biden at the U.S.-Nordic Leaders’ Summit | Helsinki, Finland

Politics

Presidential PalaceHelsinki, Finland 2:20 P.M. EEST PRESIDENT NIINISTÖ: Mr. President, dear Joe, you’re most welcome to this Nordic family meeting. PRESIDENT BIDEN: Good to be back. PRESIDENT NIINISTÖ: You know all of us, and we know you. We have understood and heard you referring many times on discussions so — by you and President Obama, and saying that if the whole world would be like Nordics, we wouldn’t have that many problems. PRESIDENT BIDEN: That’s almost exactly what he would say. “If we left the important decisions to the Nordics, we’d all be in good shape.” PRESIDENT NIINISTÖ: Oh, it’s even better. (Laughter.) Let’s —…

13 Jul

EUROPEAN WAX CENTER ANNOUNCES 1,000TH CENTER OPENING

Celebrity Gossip

Following strong Q1 net new center growth of 11.9% across 45 states, European Wax Center will celebrate the opening of its 1,000th center on July 18th, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky PLANO, Texas, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ), the largest and fastest-growing franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, is proud to celebrate the milestone opening of its 1,000th center in Louisville, Kentucky – Fern Creek on July 18, 2023. Located at 7714 Bardstown Road, Suite 105, in Louisville, KY 40291, this location marks the 5th center for European Wax Center franchisee…

13 Jul

Message to the Congress on Ordering the Selected Reserve and Certain Members of the Individual Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty

Politics

In accordance with section 12304(f) of title 10, United States Code, I am providing notice that I have authorized the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy, to order to active duty members and units of the Selected Reserve and appropriately designated Individual Ready Reserve members, without the consent of the member concerned, pursuant to 12304(a) of title 10, United States Code. Reserve mobilizations under this authorization are not to exceed 3,000 total members at any one time,…

13 Jul

Ordering the Selected Reserve and Certain Members of the Individual Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty

Politics

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 121 and 12304 of title 10, United States Code, I hereby determine that it is necessary to augment the active Armed Forces of the United States for the effective conduct of Operation Atlantic Resolve in and around the United States European Command’s area of responsibility. In furtherance of this operation, under the stated authority, I hereby authorize the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a…

13 Jul

Insala Appoints Troy Billett as Chief Operating Officer

Tech

Firm hires ex-venture capitalist and entrepreneur during "year of transformation." Troy Billett, COO, Insala Troy Billett COO Insala RICHARDSON, Texas, July 13, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Insala, a global provider of talent development and career management solutions with mentoring, coaching, alumni management, and AI-driven data analytics platforms for global enterprises, announced Troy Billett as Insala's new Chief Operating Officer. Billett is a two-time entrepreneur and venture capitalist with experience in custom software development, SaaS investing, and operational scalability. He launched two companies reaching over a million dollars in revenue before joining a venture capital fund investing in B2B software companies. His primary…

13 Jul

Remarks by President Biden and President Sauli Niinistö of the Republic of Finland Before Bilateral Meeting | Helsinki, Finland

Politics

Presidential PalaceHelsinki, Finland 1:15 P.M. EEST PRESIDENT NIINISTÖ: So, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great pleasure to wish you welcome to Finland. And I continue by thanking you for your strong support and your strong will to support us during the time that Finland has entered to a new era in our security policy. And I have to tell you that this week in Vilnius was very impressive to experience the way you created unity amongst Allies. That was great to see. PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you. PRESIDENT NIINISTÖ: So, once again, I warmly welcome you, and I guess you got the best…