Day: May 17, 2024

Air Travel Consumer Report: February 2024 Numbers
17 May

Air Travel Consumer Report: February 2024 Numbers

Travel
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of February 2024 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines.  For February 2024, 0.6% of flights were cancelled, far lower than the 1.8% cancellation rate for February 2023 and the 3.2% cancellation rate for pre-pandemic February 2019.   DOT expects that airlines will operate flights as scheduled and that when they do not, airlines will provide…
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Fact Sheet: President Biden to Highlight .3 Billion Investment in Racine, Wisconsin, and How His Investing in America Agenda is Driving Economic Comebacks in Communities Across the Country
17 May

Fact Sheet: President Biden to Highlight $3.3 Billion Investment in Racine, Wisconsin, and How His Investing in America Agenda is Driving Economic Comebacks in Communities Across the Country

Politics
Six years ago, the prior administration touted a $10 billion investment by Foxconn that never materialized – now Microsoft will build a new AI datacenter on the same land, powering industries of the future in Wisconsin Today, President Biden will travel to Racine, Wisconsin – the same location as the failed Foxconn investment that the prior administration visited six years ago – to showcase a community at the heart of his commitment to invest in places that have been historically overlooked or failed by the last administration’s policies. President Biden will announce a $3.3 billion investment by Microsoft to build…
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Senior Official for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Pak’s Meeting with Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan Counterparts
17 May

Senior Official for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Pak’s Meeting with Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan Counterparts

Politics
Senior Official for the DPRK Dr. Jung Pak met Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Namazu Hiroyuki and ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs Lee Jun-il in Tokyo on May 9. The three sides underscored their continued resolve in the face of the grave security threats posed by the DPRK’s provocations, unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs, and deepening military cooperation with Russia.  They underscored the importance of maintaining close trilateral cooperation in addressing these threats, promoting peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, and…
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Zift Solutions Launches Industry-First AI Solution for Partner Relationship Management
17 May

Zift Solutions Launches Industry-First AI Solution for Partner Relationship Management

Tech
ZiftONE AI Assistant is a Virtual Concierge Facilitating Enhanced Partner Portal Experiences and Improved Channel Management Productivity CARY, N.C., February 6, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Zift Solutions, the leading Partner Relationship Management (PRM) and Through-Channel Marketing Automation (TCMA) platform, today announced ZiftONE AI Assistant, the industry’s first generative AI solution designed to assist partners with content discovery and guidance for an enhanced partner portal experience that boosts productivity, giving suppliers a competitive edge. Effective channel management is time- and labor-intensive, as manufacturers and solution providers often support hundreds or thousands of partners with marketing, onboarding, training, lead generation, and deal-closing support.…
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