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21 Feb

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Day of Remembrance of Japanese American Incarceration

Politics

On this day in 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the forcible incarceration of over 120,000 Americans of Japanese descent – half of whom were children. It was shameful. Families were separated. Communities were torn apart. People were stripped of their dignity. And the unconstitutional and unconscionable policy was even upheld by the Supreme Court. In the face of injustice, 33,000 Japanese Americans stepped up and courageously served in the U.S. military during World War II. They demonstrated loyalty and patriotism. We honor those service men and women, as well as the legacy of civil…

21 Feb

Designating ISIS Supporters – United States Department of State

Politics

The United States is today designating two individuals who have helped create, manage, and support an ISIS affiliated platform that provides ISIS leadership and supporters with technical cybersecurity training, enabled ISIS’s use of virtual currency, and supported the terrorist group’s recruitment. We are also designating one financial facilitator involved in transferring funds to ISIS-affiliated individuals in Syria. Today’s actions reinforce the United States’ commitment to the mission of the Counter ISIS Finance Group (CIFG), a working group of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS comprising over 80 countries and international organizations. These actions also coincide with the 19th meeting of…

21 Feb

DURAND, INC. INTRODUCES BOARD MEMBER GLENN FORNEY

Business

DURAND, INC. INTRODUCES BOARD MEMBER GLENN FORNEY VOORHEES, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Durand is proud to announce the new appointment of Glenn Forney to its board of trustees. Currently serving as Chief Compliance and Budget Officer at College Achieve Public Charter School of Asbury Park, Plainfield and Paterson, NJ, Forney brings a well-versed financial background with more than three decades of experience across government accounting, program management and operational auditing. Forney has been a public servant for the state for over 35 years, beginning with his position of Senior Auditor in the Office of Legislative Services.…

20 Feb

Magazine Shop Reveals New Titles Launching This Season & Consumer Trends Driving “Digital Pocket” Expansion

Celebrity Gossip

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Magazine Shop, the largest magazine eCommerce marketplace offering more than 1,000 unique titles across multiple categories, today announced the must-have reads for the first quarter of 2024. With fast, free shipping, Magazine Shop enables superfans and special interest groups to browse and purchase their favorite magazines online, wherever they are. Hot releases available now include: Magazine Shop homepage Releases coming soon: Taylor Swift – The Romances: The 96-page issue covers Taylor’s romantic interests over the years – including her latest relationship with NFL tight end, Travis Kelce. Nick Saban: Commemorative edition celebrating the storied…

20 Feb

Dimensional Search Network Expands with Launch of TalentRush Executive Search

Business

By joining the Dimensional Search network, we will scale and grow to further strengthen our position as the premier human resources search firm in the South” — Britni Rush PLANO, TX, USA, February 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dimensional Search expands its network with the launch of TalentRush Executive Search, the newest member of the Dimensional Search network of offices. Britni and Stephen Rush founded TalentRush with over 13 years of experience in the human resources field serving higher education and non-profit organizations in Arkansas. With their deep expertise in aligning human resources goals to an organization’s strategic plan, TalentRush will…

19 Feb

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager At the Fifth U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Ministerial Meeting

Politics

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. It is wonderful to have our friends and colleagues from the EU here in Washington for our Trade and Technology Council number five. Let me just say at the outset, in the challenge of these times it is particularly valuable and appreciated by the United States to have in the EU a partner of first resort, not last resort. And if we look at the many challenges that we’re working on closely together, we know that we reinforce each other, and that makes a big difference. We, obviously, have a partnership that’s built on commonly…

19 Feb

DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships Awards Students Working to Prevent Targeted Violence in Sixth Invent2Prevent Competition

Politics

DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships Awards Students Working to Prevent Targeted Violence in Sixth Invent2Prevent Competition Release Date: January 25, 2024 Since 2021, Over 1,200 Students in 32 States Created Projects to help prevent targeted violence and terrorism in their communities WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, January 24, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3), hosted 27 students selected as finalists from three out of 18 universities and three out of 24 high schools who are developing innovative projects to help prevent targeted violence and terrorism in their communities. The students are finalists…

19 Feb

ReserveBar Enters into a Strategic Technology Partnership with delivery.com

Celebrity Gossip

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ReserveBar, the leading e-commerce platform for premium and luxury beverage alcohol, has entered into a strategic technology partnership with delivery.com, a pioneer in the restaurant delivery segment. Utilizing its cutting-edge technology enablement and nationwide fulfillment network, ReserveBar will significantly expand the beverage alcohol product offerings and the retailers available to delivery.com customers, enabling consumers on delivery.com to shop for everything ranging from their favorite everyday beverage alcohol to new releases, limited editions, craft spirits, luxury bottles, specialized gift bundles, and custom engraved bottles. The strategic partnership will also vastly increase the geographic reach…

19 Feb

USDOT and FRA Continue Pressing on Rail Safety, Finalizes Norfolk Southern Railway Participation into Confidential Close Call Reporting System

Travel

Entry into the program will allow approximately 1,000 workers to confidentially report close calls and improve rail safety Additional Class I freight railroad participation stands to benefit more than 100,000 railroad employees WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) will officially join a pilot program of the Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS) in partnership with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers – Transportation Division (SMART-TD). As a result of the agreement, NS employees represented by BLET and…

19 Feb

FinTechOmni Announces Exclusive Marketing Event for Fintech Professionals

Business

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — FinTechOmni is pleased to announce an exclusive marketing event for fintech professionals on April 8th, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM, at the prestigious Cosmopolitan hotel’s Barbershop bar in Las Vegas. The event is designed to provide a platform for leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs in the fintech marketing industry to connect, collaborate, and enjoy valuable networking opportunities. FinTechOmni stands at the forefront of the fintech marketing industry, championing innovation and fostering collaborative opportunities. Renowned for organizing biannual events, FinTechOmni has become a key player in shaping the future of…