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10 Jul

Day 500: 500 of 50

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. Day 500: war diaries w/Former Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #FeyginDaily War…

09 Jul

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan En Route London, United Kingdom

Politics

Aboard Air Force OneEn Route London, United Kingdom 3:21 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, hey, hey! Q Hey! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. So before we — before we start, I wanted to wish Steve Holland a happy birthday. Q Oh! Thank you! Q Woohoo! Q Thank you. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Happy birthday, my friend. We have something coming for you shortly. I — I didn’t get the timing quite right, but we’re so happy that you’re spending your birthday weekend with us. So, happy birthday. Q Thank you very much. Thank you. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Okay, so as we embark…

09 Jul

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Recep Tayyıp Erdoğan of Türkiye

Politics

President Joe Biden spoke today with President Recep Tayyıp Erdoğan of Türkiye in advance of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. They discussed the range of issues that NATO leaders will consider at the Summit, expressed their shared commitment to continue supporting Ukraine, and reviewed efforts to strengthen our bilateral ties. President Biden also conveyed his desire to welcome Sweden into NATO as soon as possible. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/09/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-president-recep-tayyip-erdogan-of-turkiye/

08 Jul

Convergence Partners backs Yellow’s latest Series B funding round

Business

MAURITIUS , June 19, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Convergence Partners is pleased to announce the closure of its investment in Yellow, a leading provider of pay-as-you-go finance for off-grid solar home systems and connectivity solutions for low-income consumers in parts of East Africa. This is the 4th investment in Convergence Partners’ 3rd fund – the c.$300m Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund. Convergence Partners recently announced that it has spun out its first permanent capital vehicle under management, Convergence Partners Investments, which has been rebranded as Solcon Capital. Convergence Partners will continue to be the brand under which the third-party private equity funds…

08 Jul

Sold-out 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show Attracts Thousands of Qualified Buyers, Innovators, and Influencers

Celebrity Gossip

NEW YORK, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — More than 30,000 specialty food and beverage industry professionals registered for the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) sold-out 67th Summer Fancy Food Show, June 25-27 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. Registration was up 20% over 2022, and the Show achieved year-over-year increases in all key qualified buyer categories attending the Show, including a 21% increase in retailers; a 20% increase in food service, and a 12% increase in distributors. Continue Reading Fancy Food Shows are the largest specialty food industry events in North America for product discovery and networking. Tweet…

07 Jul

This Week in Travel News: 10 Stories You Need to See

Celebrity Gossip

A roundup of the week’s most newsworthy travel industry press releases from PR Newswire, including AI for trip planning and Caribbean updates from Celebrity Cruises and Alaska Airlines. NEW YORK, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the travel industry stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an…

07 Jul

Statement from President Joe Biden on Completing the Destruction of the United States’ Chemical Weapons Stockpile

Politics

For more than 30 years, the United States has worked tirelessly to eliminate our chemical weapons stockpile. Today, I am proud to announce that the United States has safely destroyed the final munition in that stockpile—bringing us one step closer to a world free from the horrors of chemical weapons. Successive administrations have determined that these weapons should never again be developed or deployed, and this accomplishment not only makes good on our long-standing commitment under the Chemical Weapons Convention, it marks the first time an international body has verified destruction of an entire category of declared weapons of mass destruction.…

07 Jul

Statement from Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall on Launch of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats

Politics

Synthetic drugs like fentanyl are a deadly scourge to Americans and others around the world. President Biden has focused intensely on combatting the opioid crisis, and today’s launch of a global coalition to counter synthetic drug threats represents a historic step forward in tackling this lethal threat to humanity. On March 24, 2023, President Biden announced a global effort to address the threat of synthetic drugs, building on strong collaboration with Mexico and Canada to address the fentanyl challenge in North America. Today, Secretary of State Antony Blinken followed through on the President’s commitment by convening more than 70 countries and international…

07 Jul

Remarks by President Biden on Lowering Healthcare Costs for Americans

Politics

East Room 3:48 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please, have a seat. You know, Cory, what you’ve exposed is something that I think we don’t pay enough attention to in government. And it’s not necessarily about healthcare; it’s just about being played for a sucker. When I started to deal with junk fees relating to airline costs, ticket seats, baggage, and the like, I think even some of the folks working with me thought, “It’s not that big a deal.” But, you know, in America — it sounds corny — but fairness is something we…

07 Jul

Jamaican Celebrity, Miss Kitty, Renews Brand Ambassadorship with itel

Celebrity Gossip

Partnering on Job Creation and Community Activism MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Famed Jamaican radio and TV personality, Miss Kitty, has renewed her partnership with itel, kicking off an exciting new outreach campaign as the company’s official brand ambassador. itel’s aim is to attract Jamaica’s top talent by highlighting the company’s commitment to employee experience and social responsibility through its 4Ys Foundation. Together, itel and Miss Kitty, will shine a spotlight on the importance of mental health, personal well-being, and self-care both for life and the workplace. Continue Reading Yoni Epstein (Founding Chairman & CEO, itel) onstage with…