Day: June 28, 2024

28 Jun

Secretary Buttigieg Accepts Consumer Federation of America’s Philip Hart Public Service Award for Historic Efforts to Protect Airline Passengers

Travel

Under Secretary Buttigieg, USDOT has advanced the largest expansion of airline passenger rights, returned more money owed to consumers, and issued the biggest fines in the Department’s history WASHINGTON – Yesterday evening, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg accepted the Consumer Federation of America (CFA)’s Philip Hart Public Service Award for his dedication to fighting for consumers at CFA’s 52nd Annual Awards Celebration. Past recipients of the award include President Joe Biden, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. In recognizing Secretary Buttigieg, CFA cited USDOT’s initiatives to take on the…

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28 Jun

UKHSA Expands Nationwide Use of Symbiant’s GRC Software

Business

Symbiant GRC Software Symbiant GRC software UKHSA UKHSA Increases Symbiant.One User Base Tenfold to Enhance GRC Management Across the UK LEEDS, YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — UKHSA Expands Partnership with Symbiant for GRC Solution Symbiant, a trusted provider of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and auditing software, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Following successful testing and implementation of the Symbiant.One GRC System, the UKHSA will increase its users tenfold, extending the system’s reach to hundreds of employees across the United Kingdom. Why Symbiant.One?Security and Affordability: Symbiant.One…

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28 Jun

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Announcing Support for Ukrainian Children’s Education Following Russian Attacks

Politics

Russia is waging a war not just against the Ukrainian military, but also against the Ukrainian people.  On May 23, 2024, a Russian strike destroyed the Faktur-Druk printing house in Kharkiv, one of the largest printing houses in Europe. This is part of Russia’s ongoing destruction of printing houses in Kharkiv and elsewhere in Ukraine. Kharkiv’s printing houses produce a significant percentage of all books in Ukraine, including textbooks for Ukrainian children. By striking these printing houses, Russia is attacking Ukraine’s education system. We will not let Russia succeed.  Today, we are announcing that the United States government, through USAID, is providing assistance to…

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28 Jun

Breaking the Cycle of Sexual Violence in Conflict

Politics

The United Nations reported a 50 percent increase in verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence from 2022 to 2023.  It is clear that everyone in the international community must do more to prevent and respond to all forms of gender-based violence, including by promoting access to immediate and long-term comprehensive services and fully funding and making accessible survivor-centered humanitarian assistance.  We owe it to victims and survivors to support trauma-informed approaches to justice and accountability, including transitional justice measures.  We must hold perpetrators accountable and condemn sexual violence wherever and whenever it occurs, and we must prevent conflict-related sexual violence…

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28 Jun

DHS Announces Proposed Rule and Other Measures to Enhance Security, Streamline Asylum Processing

Politics

DHS Announces Proposed Rule and Other Measures to Enhance Security, Streamline Asylum Processing Release Date: May 9, 2024 WASHINGTON – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued efforts to enhance the security of our border and deliver more timely consequences for those encountered who do not have a legal basis to remain in the United States, today the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would allow statutory bars to asylum to be applied much earlier in the process. Even though the number of migrants who are…

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28 Jun

CUCKOO Introduces Portable Foldable Air Circulator Perfect for Summer Breezes

Travel

With 30 hours of run time, CUCKOO's cordless circulator is ideal for indoor and outdoor use Cordless Foldable Air Circulator CERRITOS, Calif., June 28, 2024 (Newswire.com) - CUCKOO, a leading Korean brand in kitchen and home appliances, is proud to introduce its latest innovation in home cooling technology, the Cordless Foldable Air Circulator (CF-ECL1010WH), to the North American market.Designed for indoor and outdoor use, like summer camping, this product offers versatility with its portability and strong air circulation. Its foldable design enhances convenience without compromising performance, while fully detachable parts ensure compact storage, quick assembly, and easy cleaning. Additionally, it…

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28 Jun

Rachel Lee Joins Legacy Franchise Concepts Board, Focuses on SweatHouz Expansion

Lifestyle

ATLANTA, June 28, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Legacy Franchise Concepts (LFC) is proud to announce the appointment of Rachel Lee, former Private Equity Partner at Ares Management, as the most recent addition to its Board of Directors. Rachel will play a pivotal role in guiding the strategic expansion of SweatHouz, a leading boutique wellness and contrast therapy brand under the LFC umbrella.Rachel Lee brings a wealth of experience from nearly 15 years at Ares Management where she served as Partner and Head of Consumer Private Equity. Rachel led investments across a broad range of subsectors and transaction types with a particular…

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28 Jun

Power My Analytics Launches Professional Service Partners Program

Tech

New Program Connects Customers with Marketing Data Experts for Reporting Automation Success MAITLAND, Fla., January 29, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Power My Analytics, a leading marketing data hub platform, today announced the launch of its Professional Service Partners (PSP) program. This program connects Power My Analytics customers to a hand-picked network of expert service providers that can help them execute complex data and reporting strategies. The PSP program offers partners such as digital marketing agencies, developers, analysts, and consultants the opportunity to expand their client base with warm referrals from Power My Analytics seeking specialized services like dashboard design, data warehousing,…

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28 Jun

THIRA Health Welcomes Dr. Al Tsai, MD, as New Medical Director

Lifestyle

Thira Health Expands Clinical Expertise With Appointment of Dr. Al Tsai THIRA Logo BELLEVUE, Wash., June 28, 2024 (Newswire.com) - THIRA Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Al Tsai, MD, as the new Medical Director, effective July 2024. Dr. Tsai joins THIRA Health with a distinguished career characterized by rigorous training, diverse clinical expertise, and a deep commitment to advancing psychiatric care.Dr. Tsai earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency at the National Capital Consortium at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. His military psychiatry experience includes serving as…

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