Month: March 2024

Taking Further Measures to Promote Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank
26 Mar

Taking Further Measures to Promote Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank

Politics
Since the horrific terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, violence in the West Bank has increased sharply.  Extremist settler violence against Palestinian and Israeli civilians and forced displacement of farmers and villages is a serious threat to the peace, security, and stability of West Bank, Israel, and the broader region. In February, President Biden issued an executive order giving the Department of State new authorities to impose sanctions on those responsible for undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank, and the Department imposed sanctions on four individuals.  Today, we are taking further action to promote accountability for those…
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Secretary Buttigieg Announces First Industry-Wide Privacy Review of U.S. Airlines
26 Mar

Secretary Buttigieg Announces First Industry-Wide Privacy Review of U.S. Airlines

Travel
Review will look at airline policies and training to ensure that passengers’ sensitive personal information is not improperly monetized or shared with third parties   WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg today announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) will undertake a privacy review of the nation’s ten largest airlines regarding their collection, handling, maintenance, and use of passengers’ personal information. The review will examine airlines’ policies and procedures to determine if airlines are properly safeguarding their customers’ personal information. In addition, DOT will probe whether airlines are unfairly or deceptively monetizing or sharing that data with third parties.…
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SAKARA APPOINTS JANUARY DIGITAL AS AGENCY OF RECORD, JANUARY CONSULTING TO SUPPORT MARKETING STRATEGY
25 Mar

SAKARA APPOINTS JANUARY DIGITAL AS AGENCY OF RECORD, JANUARY CONSULTING TO SUPPORT MARKETING STRATEGY

Celebrity Gossip
The Combined Marketing Leadership Company is Tasked with Advancing Marketing and Media NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On the heels of announcing Glossier alum Henry Davis as its new CEO, Sakara has appointed January Consulting and January Digital as its marketing strategy firm and digital agency of record. This move comes alongside hiring a group of seasoned internal experts, including ex-Glossier General Counsel Kathryn Ordower as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, and technology expert Brian Buchanan as Chief Technology Officer. “Bringing Sakara to more people and helping put people in control of their own health is the ultimate goal…
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Background Press Call on Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Ahead of the State of the Union
24 Mar

Background Press Call on Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Ahead of the State of the Union

Politics
National Security Council Via Teleconference 11:11 A.M. EST MODERATOR:  Good morning, everyone.  Thanks so much for joining today’s call to discuss humanitarian aid for Gaza ahead of the State of the Union.  As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to senior administration officials, and it is embargoed until noon Eastern today.  For your awareness, not for your reporting, on the call today we have [senior administration official], [senior administration official], and [senior administration official]. With that, I’ll turn it over to our speakers for a few words at the top, and then we’ll go ahead to take your questions. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL:  Thanks. …
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea Before Their Meeting
24 Mar

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea Before Their Meeting

Politics
SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good morning, everyone.  And it’s a distinct pleasure to have my friend, my colleague, the foreign minister of Peru here today with us at the State Department.  We just had a wonderful moment where it was a great honor for the United States to be able to return to Peru some extraordinary documents dating to the 16th century that document the very first theater troupe in the Americas – quite remarkable.  And thanks to very good work between our governments, we were able to return these documents to make sure that the extraordinary cultural heritage of Peru is…
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Dubai’s Housing Boom Prompts Emaar to Start Billion Project
23 Mar

Dubai’s Housing Boom Prompts Emaar to Start $21 Billion Project

Business
The new Heights Country Club from Emaar Grand Club Resort from Emaar will be an oasis of wellness facilities in Dubai Dubai-based developer, best known for the world’s tallest tower, invests $21bn to build two luxury neighborhoods capitalizing on the booming real estate market. These developments are more than just projects; they are a powerful statement of our vision … representing the grandeur and transformative future of high-end living” — Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Emaar Properties PJSC is starting sales at The Heights Country Club, an 81 million square…
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Rhode Island Debuts “All That” Tourism Marketing Campaign
23 Mar

Rhode Island Debuts “All That” Tourism Marketing Campaign

Celebrity Gossip
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rhode Island Commerce – the official full-service, economic development organization for the State of Rhode Island – recently debuted the state’s new tourism-focused marketing campaign, “All That.” With the intention of driving occupancy throughout the Ocean State and bringing revenue into communities, the integrated marketing campaign will showcase Rhode Island’s vast offerings and diversity for travelers. RHODE ISLAND DEBUTS “ALL THAT” TOURISM MARKETING CAMPAIGN Rhode Island is a state of firsts; a state of game changers, inventors, icons, rebels; Rhode Island is historic, scenic, delectable; Rhode Island is “All That.” The campaign will…
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Creating a new era of cloud mining, leading technology to lead change
22 Mar

Creating a new era of cloud mining, leading technology to lead change

Business
ARKMining: Creating a new era of cloud mining, leading technology to lead change LONDON, RAINHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, March 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The cloud mining platform ARKMining has established a powerful financial technology service ecosystem. ARKMining allows institutional customers and digital asset enthusiasts to efficiently participate in cloud mining and ensure stable returns. ARKMining provides a series of stable and intelligent computing power service solutions globally. The company has modified cloud mining access using state-of-the-art technology and large-scale industrial data centers, making it accessible from any device, anywhere. The company eliminates the hassle of equipment procurement, shipping, hosting and maintenance,…
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Background Press Call on Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Ahead of the State of the Union
22 Mar

Excerpts from President Biden’s State of the Union Address as Prepared for Delivery

Politics
In its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade the Supreme Court majority wrote “Women are not without electoral or political power.” No kidding. Clearly those bragging about overturning Roe v. Wade have no clue about the power of women in America. But they found out when reproductive freedom was on the ballot and won in 2022, 2023, and they will find out again in 2024. If Americans send me a Congress that supports the right to choose I promise you: I will restore Roe v. Wade as the law of the land again. — I came to office determined to…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Mauritanian President Ghazouani
22 Mar

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Mauritanian President Ghazouani

Politics
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani today.  Secretary Blinken congratulated President Ghazouani on his election as Chairperson of the African Union (AU) for 2024 and highlighted our commitment to work together to address global issues including democracy and governance, peace and security, climate, and food security in line with AU Agenda 2063 Goals and Aspirations. They discussed President Ghazouani’s AU priorities for the coming year and the U.S.-Mauritania bilateral relationship. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-call-with-mauritanian-president-ghazouani/
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