Year: 2024

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Botswana to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Botswana to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko on November 8, 2024, in Gaborone, Botswana.  The Honorable Howard A. Van Vranken, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana, will lead the delegation. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/07/president-biden-announces-presidential-delegation-to-botswana-to-attend-the-inauguration-of-his-excellency-duma-gideon-boko/
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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

The United States stands with the global journalism community in commemorating the 10th International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. Far too many journalists worldwide are targeted for their reporting. The Committee to Protect Journalists has indicated that over 200 journalists were murdered in the last decade without their killers facing justice. A free and independent press is a critical pillar of democracy. Impartial journalists are essential to informing the public and ensuring accountable governance, especially during crises and emergencies. However, ongoing global crises have caused increased concerns for journalist safety. To address these concerns, the United States has proudly partnered…
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Family of Late WyoTech Graduate, Jared T. F. Alery, Donates 0,000 in Scholarships to LoveTrades Foundation

Family of Late WyoTech Graduate, Jared T. F. Alery, Donates $200,000 in Scholarships to LoveTrades Foundation

The Family of Jared TF Alery, a passionate, successful, CAT Marine Diesel Technician, leaves a legacy for trade-going students at WyoTech to take on a rewarding career like Jared. LARAMIE, Wyo., July 11, 2024 (Newswire.com) – After choosing to forego the traditional college experience to attend WyoTech in 2012, Jared grew his passion for anything diesel. After graduating with perfect attendance, highest honors, a National Technical Honor Society Member, and a degree in Diesel and Business, he immediately hit the field. Jared worked for NC Machinery, a CAT dealer in the Northwest, where he quickly climbed the ranks. For the…
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G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Communiqué

G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Communiqué

G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Communiqué Release Date: October 11, 2024 Preamble We, the Interior and Security Ministers of the G7 and the Vice President of the EU Commission and the EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, met on 2 to 4 October 2024 in Mirabella Eclano, Italy. Under the chairmanship of Italy, we discussed the complex challenges to the security of our nations and renewed our commitment to fighting threats to our societies and democratic values. Recognizing our common challenges, we are ever more determined to tackle them together, whilst also upholding the rule of law and safeguarding the freedoms…
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MicroAge Appoints Tim McCulloch as Chief Technology Officer

MicroAge Appoints Tim McCulloch as Chief Technology Officer

Press Release • Jul 11, 2024 The Appointment Continues the Success of CTO Pete Schmitt, Who Retires After 23 Years of Dedicated Service PHOENIX, July 11, 2024 (Newswire.com) – MicroAge® is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim McCulloch as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). McCulloch will succeed Pete Schmitt, who is retiring after 23 years of dedicated service.  Pete Schmitt has been a cornerstone success for over two decades at cStor (now a MicroAge company) and MicroAge. Schmitt was part of the founding team at cStor and played a pivotal role in guiding the company’s technology and engineering direction as…
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Condemning Russia’s Conviction of Robert Shonov

Condemning Russia’s Conviction of Robert Shonov

The United States strongly condemns Russia’s conviction and sentencing of Robert Shonov, a former employee of U.S. Mission Russia.  The allegations against Mr. Shonov are entirely without merit, and his conviction is an egregious injustice. His targeting under the “confidential cooperation” statute highlights the Kremlin’s blatant use of increasingly repressive laws against its own citizens. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/condemning-russias-conviction-of-robert-shonov/
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AGFA HealthCare and Corista Announce North America Launch of its Integrated Solution for Digital Transformation in Pathology

AGFA HealthCare and Corista Announce North America Launch of its Integrated Solution for Digital Transformation in Pathology

MORTSEL, Belgium, July 11, 2024 (Newswire.com) – AGFA HealthCare, a global leader in healthcare imaging management solutions, is pleased to announce that Enterprise Imaging for Pathology, powered by Corista DP3®, is now available in North America*. This specialty solution is built for Pathologists by Pathologists and healthcare software experts; enabling Pathologists to work comfortably in their familiar flow. This sophisticated solution addresses the challenges that Pathology departments face as they transition from an analog to a digital landscape, which include reducing complexity, improving clinical collaboration, and enabling efficiencies in the pathology workflow. AGFA HealthCare’s award-winning Enterprise Imaging Platform enables a…
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President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Botswana to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, October 21, 2024

1:56 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. Q Hi, Karine. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: It feels like there’s an echo. Q Yes, there is. Q There is. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I don’t know if you guys want to hear me twice. I don’t know if they’re fixing it or not. Okay. Let’s get going. Q (Inaudible.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I know. It does. Q (Inaudible.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: (Laughs.) Okay. Today, the Biden-Harris administration is taking a major step to expand contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Republican elected officials have made…
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Second COHA Anniversary – United States Department of State

Second COHA Anniversary – United States Department of State

On November 2, 2022, in Pretoria, South Africa, the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front signed the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA), ending a devastating two-year war.  The United States worked with the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and the United Nations to lay the groundwork for peace.  Today, on the second anniversary of the COHA’s signing, we reflect on the war’s tremendous human toll, remember the victims, and honor Ethiopian citizens working to build a more peaceful future. The United States welcomes important progress made on implementation of the COHA.  Most importantly, the guns…
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ELECOM Offers Its Ultimate Guide to Electronics Bargain Deals During Early Prime Day and Prime Day

ELECOM Offers Its Ultimate Guide to Electronics Bargain Deals During Early Prime Day and Prime Day

The innovative leader in consumer electronics has deals on various indoor and outdoor products, up to 50% during Amazon’s Prime Day 2024. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) – ELECOM has released a guide to the incredible bargains it will offer during the upcoming highly anticipated Amazon Prime Days, spotlighting a wide array of award-winning consumer electronics, including products for outdoor enthusiasts, tech-savvy professionals, and gadget lovers. The deals will begin on Early Prime Days, starting July 9, and run through Prime Day 2024, on July 16-17.   For more than 30 years, ELECOM has achieved a global reputation for…
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