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02 Aug

Air Travel Consumer Report: February 2023 Airline Complaint Data

Travel

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today released consumer complaint data about air travel for February 2023. The release of 2023 consumer complaint data has been delayed primarily because of the increase in consumer complaints received this calendar year compared to the prior two years. The Department is examining how best to review and process the increased number of consumer complaints received in 2023 so not to delay its reporting. Complaints About Airline Service In February 2023, DOT received 6,644 airline service complaints from consumers, down 38.6% from the 10,822 complaints received in January 2023, but up from the 3,735…

02 Aug

National Claims Management Company Names AI Heavyweight to Board

Tech

Yohei Nakajima joins RENFROE® Yohei Nakajima Yohei Nakajima Headshot BIRMINGHAM, Ala., August 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - RENFROE, a national leader in claims management and workforce solutions, announces the addition of Yohei Nakajima to the company's board. "I am thrilled to welcome Yohei to RENFROE," Austin Renfroe, CEO, said in a statement. "His domain expertise in emerging technologies will be an invaluable resource as we further refine our insurance claims product roadmap. Yohei's deep AI background will also be instrumental to RENFROE's integration of AI into its claims handling and workforce management tools." Nakajima believes the integration of AI and claims solutions will…

02 Aug

Chaser launches AI-powered recommended invoice chasing times to help SMEs reach customers when they’re most likely to pay

Tech

SMEs can now eliminate the guesswork when it comes to getting invoices paid on time. Using artificial intelligence, this new feature lets businesses reach their customers via email or text message precisely when they are most likely to make a payment. Recommended chasing time feature image Chaser LONDON, England, August 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Chaser, the global accounts receivables platform and credit control service provider, launched recommended chasing times. Recommended chasing times show in the Chaser software when businesses set up workflows and schedules to chase customer invoice payments via email and text messages. Recommended chasing times present users with…

01 Aug

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the African Methodist Episcopal Women’s Missionary Convention

Politics

Orange County Convention CenterOrlando, Florida 2:15 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Please have a seat. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. (Applause.) Thank you. Good afternoon. Bishops, Episcopal survivors [supervisors], connectional officers, and members of Congress: It is an honor to be with you here today. Dr. Deborah Taylor King, thank you for your words and for that introduction and for your leadership of this historic organization. To the members of the Women’s Missionary Society, including the 1,300 Life Members here with us today — (applause) — thank you all for welcoming me so warmly. And thank you for the work you do…

01 Aug

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Recent Decision by Fitch Ratings

Politics

We strongly disagree with this decision. The ratings model used by Fitch declined under President Trump and then improved under President Biden, and it defies reality to downgrade the United States at a moment when President Biden has delivered the strongest recovery of any major economy in the world. And it’s clear that extremism by Republican officials—from cheerleading default, to undermining governance and democracy, to seeking to extend deficit-busting tax giveaways for the wealthy and corporations—is a continued threat to our economy. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/01/statement-from-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-recent-decision-by-fitch-ratings/

01 Aug

Seasonal Influenza Market Size Expected to Reach US$ 38,181.5 Million by 2033

Business

Seasonal Influenza Market The seasonal influenza market is anticipated to reach US$ 38,181.5 Million by 2033, at a growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7% from 2023-2033. BROOKLYN, NY, USA, July 13, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — The newly published report by IMARC Group, titled ”Seasonal Influenza Market: Epidemiology, Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity, and Forecast 2023-2033″, presents a comprehensive analysis of the seasonal influenza market size. The report provides an overview of the market trends, growth prospects, investment opportunities, and industry prospects, as well as an analysis of the disease overview, market scenario, and growth trends. In addition, the report offers competitor analysis,…

01 Aug

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $102.3 Million in Disaster Relief Funding for Transit Agencies Nationwide

Travel

Monday, July 31, 2023 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $102.3 million in funding to 17 transit agencies, cities, and planning councils in eight states and territories to help recover from recent natural disasters. The funding, provided through FTA’s Public Transportation Emergency Relief (ER) Program, will help them repair damaged equipment and facilities and recoup costs for evacuation and rescue operations following floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes that occurred in 2017 and 2020-22. “As climate change accelerates, we are seeing floods, hurricanes, and wildfires that used to be once-in-a-century events coming every few months…

01 Aug

Progress Partners Advises ThinkTime on Its Sale to StoreForce

Tech

ThinkTime joins Accel-KKR's retail technology platform StoreForce to accelerate growth and better serve global customers. NEW YORK, August 1, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Progress Partners, a full-service merchant bank providing M&A, capital raise and advisory expertise for emerging technology and media companies, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive advisor to ThinkTime Inc. on its sale to StoreForce Solutions, Inc., a portfolio company of Accel-KKR, a technology-focused investment firm with $19 billion in cumulative capital commitments. ThinkTime is an exceptional fit with AKKR's retail technology platform, StoreForce, in terms of size, focus and business model. In the spirit of…

01 Aug

Carey Leisure & Neal Becomes 2023 Walk Like MADD Presenting Sponsor

Law

This Year's Walk Like MADD Pinellas Event Will Take Place on October 14th 2023 CLEARWATER, Fla., August 1, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Carey Leisure & Neal Personal Injury Lawyers is excited to announce that it will be the Presenting Sponsor for this year's 2023 Walk Like MADD Pinellas in support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Walk Like MADD raises awareness and funds to eliminate drunk and drugged driving. The organization also: Supports victims of drunk driving and their families Attends court hearings at DUI proceedings alongside the victims Assists with emotional support throughout the defendant's adjudication process To date, Walk Like MADD…

01 Aug

Introducing Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Festival, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Maimonides Park, Coney Island, New York

Lifestyle

One Bite Pizza Festival Flyer New York's Leading Food & Music Festival Featuring 35+ of the World's Greatest Pizzerias, Including Lucali, Sally's Apizza, Patsy's, Prince Street, John's of Bleecker, Di Fara, DeLorenzo's Tomato Pies, Frank Pepe Pizzeria, and Angelo's of Philly, Plus Live Performances From Teddy Swims, DJ Irie, and Pup Punk Ticket Pre-Sale: Friday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. ET All-Inclusive Pizza Tickets Begin at $149.99 — Register Now NEW YORK, August 1, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Barstool Sports founder and legendary pizza aficionado Dave Portnoy announces his first-ever food and music festival: Dave Portnoy's One Bite Pizza Festival. Together with…