September 2023 - Page 23 of 34

08 Sep

Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate

Politics

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Christopher Charles Fonzone, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Christopher H. Schroeder, resigned. Michael G. Whitaker, of Vermont, to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for the term of five years, vice Stephen M. Dickson, resigned. WITHDRAWAL SENT TO THE SENATE: Jeffrey Matthew Marootian, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy), vice Daniel Simmons, which was sent to the Senate on January 23, 2023. # # # Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/09/07/nominations-and-withdrawal-sent-to-the-senate-5/

08 Sep

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Diverse Leaders Applaud President Biden’s Nomination of Michael G. Whitaker for Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration

Politics

Today, President Biden nominated Mike Whitaker to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Whitaker served as Deputy Administrator at the FAA. He has 30 years of aviation experience, managing large organizations, and he knows how to work in government and across the aviation community to get big things done. The FAA needs a confirmed Administrator – and Mike Whitaker is the right person for the job. See below for what they are saying: Washington Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation: “The United States must be the global standard in aviation safety.…

07 Sep

Letters to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections

Politics

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the threat of foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in…

07 Sep

Cultured Pearl Boom: Fashion and Gender Norms Propels Global Pearl Jewelry Market Growth to 2031

Celebrity Gossip

DUBLIN, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Pearl Jewelry Market By Type, By Material, By Pearl Nature, By Pearl Source, By Distribution Channel: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2022-2031″ report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global pearl jewelry market, valued at $2.77 billion in 2021, is poised for remarkable growth, projecting an estimated value of $41.99 billion by 2031. This impressive projection is underpinned by a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.2% from 2022 to 2031. Pearl jewelry holds a timeless allure and has been adorned for centuries, representing elegance, beauty, and sophistication. In 2021, the…

07 Sep

Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections

Politics

On September 12, 2018, by Executive Order 13848, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the threat of foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections. Although there has been no evidence of a foreign power altering the outcomes or vote tabulation in any United States election, foreign powers have historically sought to exploit America’s free and open political system. In recent years, the proliferation…

07 Sep

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Georgia Disaster Declaration

Politics

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Georgia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Idalia on August 30, 2023. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Cook, Glynn, and Lowndes. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding is also available to state and eligible local governments and certain…

07 Sep

Letters to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Ethiopia

Politics

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to Ethiopia declared in Executive Order 14046 of September 17, 2021, is to…

07 Sep

Pivoting to AI-Entertainment, Paranovus Entertainment Technology Ltd Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire BlueLine Studios

Celebrity Gossip

Expansion into AI-powered online entertainment industry reflects strategic evolution of the business model NANPING, China, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Paranovus Entertainment Technology Ltd. (Nasdaq: PAVS) (the “Company”) today announced that it has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire 100% of BlueLine Studios Inc. (“BlueLine”), a portfolio company of Caravan Digital L.P. (“Caravan”), a co-founder of consumer companies authentically powered by iconic artists and athletes in partnership with Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”). The deal is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2023, provided that the parties reach a definitive agreement and the Company secures financing of at least…

07 Sep

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Ethiopia

Politics

On September 17, 2021, by Executive Order 14046, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in and in relation to northern Ethiopia. The situation in and in relation to northern Ethiopia, which has been marked by activities that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Ethiopia and the greater Horn of Africa region, continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national…

07 Sep

Admirals Empowers Investors with the Launch of Auto-Invest Feature

Business

Admirals Launches Auto-Invest Feature Tatjana Žbanova – Product Manager at Admirals An Automated Approach to Investing TALLINN, HARJU, ESTONIA, August 28, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Admirals, a global leading financial services hub, is excited to announce the launch of its new, Auto-Invest feature. This cutting-edge feature is available through the Admirals Mobile App, and it is designed to transform the way investors engage with the financial markets. Auto-invest was developed to offer automated investing capabilities that empower clients with enhanced convenience, and efficiency. Using Admirals’ Auto Invest feature, users can experience utmost convenience by setting pre-defined automatic contributions to their account via…