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02 May

QVC DEFINES A NEW AGE OF POSSIBILITY CHAMPIONING WOMEN 50 AND OVER TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES

Celebrity Gossip

As part of the Age of Possibility, QVC is introducing the Quintessential 50 (Q50), comprised of QVC hosts, celebrities, activists, entrepreneurs and more, whose experiences and achievements prove the possibilities that this time of life offers for women. With their fresh input, unique perspective and modern taste, the Q50 will help guide QVC’s efforts to support women in their Age of Possibility by influencing QVC’s programming and product offerings. The Q50 features a dynamic group of women including celebrity entertainers such as Christina Applegate, Queen Latifah, Naomi Watts, Patti LaBelle, Rita Wilson, Sherri Shepherd, Sandra Lee and Kathie Lee Gifford;…

02 May

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Final Rule Requiring Automatic Refunds of Airline Tickets and Ancillary Service Fees

Travel

Rule makes it easy to get money back for cancelled or significantly changed flights, significantly delayed checked bags, and additional services not provided WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a final rule that requires airlines to promptly provide passengers with automatic cash refunds when owed. The new rule makes it easy for passengers to obtain refunds when airlines cancel or significantly change their flights, significantly delay their checked bags, or fail to provide the extra services they purchased. “Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes…

02 May

Revolutionizing Privacy Due Diligence: hoggo.io Launches Its TrustHub Platform to Enhance Business-to-Business Trust

Tech

Press Release • Feb 8, 2024 hoggo is a privacy-tech startup, that automates privacy assessments for SaaS buyers and sellers by enhancing business-to-business trust. BERLIN, February 8, 2024 (Newswire.com) – hoggo, a privacy-tech startup which helps SaaS buyers and sellers to assess and mitigate privacy risks in a seamless way, proudly announces the launch of its TrustHub SaaS platform. This innovative product is designed to streamline and expedite the privacy due diligence process for B2B companies, addressing the challenges of manual and inconsistent workflows that often consume substantial resources for both sides, B2B SaaS sellers and buyers. It’s like TripAdvisor for data…

02 May

John McInnis Auctioneers will offer Part 3 of the Burbridge Foundation Collection, live and online, on Saturday, May 11

Business

French Louis XVI solid gilt bronze table, adorned with gilt bronze mounts, the top set with a 19-inch porcelain plaque painted with a full-length portrait of Louis XVI, signed (est. $8,000-$18,000). Early Tiffany table lamp signed “GDT Co.” with a center post sleeved to allow the glass shade to drop, exposing the socket and bulb, 20 inches tall (est. $18,000-$24,000). Important 19th century Chinese porcelain moon flask, 19 ½ inches tall, each side painted with large reserves of figures and bat form handles applied to the base of the neck (est. $5,000-$10,000). This important, museum-quality Aesthetic Movement bronze porcelain urn…

01 May

Mixed Martial Arts Equipment Market size is set to grow by USD 260.15 million from 2023-2027, growing popularity of women’s mma boost the market, Technavio

Celebrity Gossip

NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global mixed martial arts equipment market size is estimated to grow by USD 260.15 mn from 2023-2027, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.87% during the forecast period. MMA, traditionally a male-dominated sport, experiences a surge in female participation. UFC hosts numerous women’s championships, including Featherweight and Strawweight. Equipment market thrives, offering stress-reduction tools, chronic disease prevention, and advanced training facilities. Keywords: MMA equipment, fitness centers, training camps, fighters, gloves, punching bags, mouthguards, headgear, grappling dummies, rash guards, water bottles, gym bags, custom gloves, wraps, clothes,…

01 May

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Helicopter Crash in Kenya

Politics

I offer my deepest condolences to President William Ruto, the Kenyan Defence Forces, and the Kenyan people on the loss of Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Omondi Ogolla and several other passengers in a helicopter crash earlier today. During his nearly four decades of service, General Ogolla was a valuable partner in Kenyan-U.S. relations, dedicating his life to making his country – and all of us – safer and more secure. From combatting terrorist threats posed by al-Shabaab to leading efforts to bolster regional cooperation across a range of domains, he has left an indelible mark. Throughout his career,…

01 May

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Maltese Foreign Minister Borg

Politics

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Maltese Foreign Minister Ian Borg in Washington, DC. Secretary Blinken expressed appreciation for Malta’s leadership as a Member of the United Nations Security Council and as Chair-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and in particular Malta’s continued efforts to support Ukraine. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Borg spoke about the challenges posed by the People’s Republic of China’s support for Russia’s defense-industrial base, which enables Russia to continue its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. They discussed shared concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the urgent need to secure…

01 May

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $150 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Truck Air Pollution Near America’s Ports

Travel

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $150 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Truck Air Pollution Near America’s Ports WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is announcing $148 million in grants to 11 states and Puerto Rico under the first round of a new $400 million program to improve air quality and reduce pollution for truck drivers, port workers and families that live in communities surrounding ports. The Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program, which was created by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), invests in port electrification and efficiency improvements.…

01 May

Aleina Almeida Named to NSBA Leadership Council

Business

MISG logo Ms. Almeida, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council. I am proud to have Aleina Almeida as part of our Leadership Council. She came to us highly recommended, and I look forward our coordinated efforts for years to come.” — NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, April 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Aleina Almeida, CEO of Meridian International Sourcing Group, located in New York, NY was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and…