Year: 2023

22 Feb

President Biden Names Thirtieth Round of Judicial Nominees

Politics

The President is announcing his intent to nominate two individuals to federal district courts and one individual to the United States Court of Federal Claims—all of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. These choices also continue to fulfill the President’s promise to ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets as a country—both in terms of personal and professional backgrounds. This will be President Biden’s thirtieth round of nominees for federal judicial positions, bringing the number of announced federal judicial nominees to 157. United…

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22 Feb

Southwestern Scale Announces Expansion Into Texas

Business

The scale servicer, manufacturer, and provider of industrial and commercial-grade weighing scales made the announcement Wednesday. Southwestern Scale's new Fort Worth, Texas office FORT WORTH, Texas, February 22, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Southwestern Scale Company Inc. (SWSCALE), a servicer, manufacturer, and provider of industrial and commercial-grade weighing scales, has announced that it has opened a new office in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, in an effort to boost efficiency and services to the Lone Star State. The Phoenix-born business is in its 75th year of operation and has been a major player in the American Southwest scale industry for decades. Mark Murdza,…

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22 Feb

Stirling CBD Forecasts CBD Use to Grow in 2023

Business

The online leader in all-natural CBD products says millions of people are using CBD products to help alleviate issues of sleep, anxiety, and depression. CARY, N.C., February 22, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Rates of cannabidiol (CBD) usage in the United States are projected to surge in 2023, according to Stirling CBD, the leading online provider of potent and natural CBD products. With recent studies suggesting as high as a 10% year-over-year (YoY) increase in usage, Stirling CBD predicts that 2023 will be a pivotal year for the industry as the widespread adoption of CBD-infused products is set to take place across the…

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22 Feb

FACT SHEET: BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES ACTION TO SAVE HOMEBUYERS AND HOMEOWNERS $800 PER YEAR

Politics

850,000 homebuyers and homeowners with new FHA-insured mortgages expected to benefit in 2023 Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced an action that will save homebuyers and homeowners with new FHA-insured mortgages an average of $800 per year, lowering housing costs for an estimated 850,000 homebuyers and homeowners in 2023. Vice President Harris and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Fudge will travel to Bowie, Maryland, today to announce that HUD, through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), will reduce its annual mortgage insurance premium by 0.30 percentage points, from 0.85% to 0.55% for most new borrowers. The mortgage insurance premium…

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22 Feb

Stevens Transport Honored by Forbes as One of America’s Best Employers

Business

Stevens Transport named to the Forbes list of America's Best Employers 2023 America's Best MidSize Employers Stevens Transport named one of America's Best Employers 2023 by Forbes. DALLAS, February 22, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Stevens Transport, North America's premier multi-modal, temperature-controlled transportation and logistics company, announced that they have been named to the Forbes list of America's Best Employers 2023. This award, presented by Forbes and Statista, is based entirely on employee satisfaction and their willingness to recommend their employer to others. "We are honored to receive this prestigious recognition from Forbes, as it reflects how our employees feel about the…

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22 Feb

Vilcek Foundation Awards $100,000 Prize in Biomedical Science to Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado

Business

Born in Venezuela, developmental and molecular biologist Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado receives the $100,000 prize for his contributions to the field of regeneration. Alejandro S\u00e1nchez Alvarado Photo courtesy Vilcek Foundation NEW YORK, February 22, 2023 (Newswire.com) - For his contributions to the field of regeneration, Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado receives the Vilcek Prize in Biomedical Science. The Vilcek Prize in Biomedical Science is a $100,000 prize awarded annually by the Vilcek Foundation as part of its prizes program.  Awarded annually since 2006, the Vilcek Foundation prizes recognize and celebrate immigrant contributions to scientific research and discovery, and to artistic and cultural advancement in the United…

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22 Feb

War Day 216: war diaries w/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 – English translation #PrivateerStation @Alexey Arestovych #Фейгин #ФейгинLIVE Arestovich…

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22 Feb

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions to Expand Offshore Wind Nationally and Harness More Reliable, Affordable Clean Energy

Politics

Proposes first-ever Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease sale; welcomes California and Louisiana to Federal-State Partnership to build America’s supply chain and increase skilled workforce for offshore wind Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing its latest steps to expand offshore wind jobs and local economic development across the country. These actions, which include proposing the first-ever Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease sale, are advancing President Biden’s clean energy and economic agenda to revitalize American manufacturing and harness American innovation to deliver reliable, affordable power to homes and businesses, while saving families money and strengthening energy security. Today’s actions—alongside investments…

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22 Feb

FYX Fleet Roadside Assistance Announces Key Leadership Changes

Business

FYX Fleet Roadside Assistance FYX Fleet Roadside Assistance Logo FLORENCE, Ky., February 22, 2023 (Newswire.com) - FYX Fleet, the leading provider of emergency roadside assistance for the intermodal and over-the-road trucking industries, today announced it has formed a new leadership structure. Jim Hertwig has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the company. John Hart joins FYX as Chief Financial Officer and Zach Balthrop joins the company as Chief Commercial Officer. The changes, which are effective immediately, bring additional depth and expertise to FYX's executive leadership team to position the company for continued growth. Hertwig is a 45-year veteran of the transportation…

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22 Feb

Commercial Real Estate Tech Startup LOANtuitive Launches GPT-3-Based AI Assistant to Help Brokers Connect With Alternative Capital Sources and Create Loan Packages

Business

After successfully helping brokers and lenders process thousands of commercial real estate loan requests totaling over $6 billion in 2022, Seattle commercial real estate tech startup LOANtuitive has integrated GPT-3 to offer commercial real estate brokers their own AI assistant for finding new lenders and creating loan packages. LOANtuitive Founders Erin Green, Chief Operating Officer and co-founder; Jason Maddocks, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder; Dave Siegfried, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder SEATTLE, February 22, 2023 (Newswire.com) - LOANtuitive, a Seattle-based commercial real estate technology startup that empowers commercial real estate mortgage brokers to match loan requests with lenders, announced today…

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