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24 Jan

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Grants to Upgrade Almost 4,500 Public Electric Vehicle Chargers

Travel

Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Continues to Build a National EV Charging Network that is Convenient, Reliable, and Made in America WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced it is awarding nearly $150 million to 24 grant recipients in 20 states to make existing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure more reliable. The grants will be used to repair or replace nearly 4,500 existing EV charging ports and in some cases, bring them up to code. These targeted investments complement the tens of billions in Federal and private sector funding that is building out a national EV charging…

24 Jan

More than just martial arts

Celebrity Gossip

BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by China.org.cn on Jake Pinnick, the 16th-generation disciple of the Wudang Sanfeng lineage: Zhang Sanfeng, China’s kung fu master of the Wudang clan would never have expected that years after his death, an American would become one of his disciples. American protege of Wudang kung fu: More than just martial arts Jake Pinnick, an Illinois-born American in his early thirties, is now the 16th-generation disciple of the Wudang Sanfeng lineage. As a celebrity instructor at Wudang Mountain, he has tutored many martial arts enthusiasts from different countries. Back in 2010, 20-year-old…

24 Jan

Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials and Senior Military Official on Developments in the Middle East

Politics

Via Teleconference 8:15 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Hello, everyone. Thanks so much for joining us tonight for the call. As a reminder, this call is on background. Joining us tonight we have [senior administration official], who will be referred to as a senior administration official, as well as [senior military official], who will be referred to as a senior military official. We’ll have our speakers deliver some remarks at the top, and then we’ll take some of your questions. This call is not under any embargo but it is on background. So with that, I’ll turn it over to [senior administration official]. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Great,…

24 Jan

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Rwandan President Kagame

Politics

Today, Secretary Antony J. Blinken met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. They discussed how to advance efforts to ease tensions in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Secretary reiterated the need for all actors to take concrete steps to resolve the situation. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-meeting-with-rwandan-president-kagame/

24 Jan

eSIM Market To Reach US$ 43.6 Billion by 2032

Business

eSIM Market Growth eSIM market is the continued growth in smartphone penetration globally. SHERIDAN, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — IMARC Group’s latest research report, titled “eSIM Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity, and Forecast 2024-2032,” the global eSIM market size reached US$ 10.2 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 43.6 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 17.56% during 2024-2032. Request Sample Report (Exclusive Offer on this report): https://www.imarcgroup.com/esim-market/requestsample Factors Affecting the Growth of the eSIM Industry: • Market Growth through Increased Smartphone Penetration: A significant…

23 Jan

DOT Readout of Supply Chain Stakeholder Call on Red Sea Disruptions

Travel

Friday, January 19, 2024 On Thursday, as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Multimodal Freight Infrastructure and Policy’s ongoing coordination efforts amid attacks in the Red Sea, DOT convened stakeholders from the federal government as well as the shipping, trucking, rail, port, and other supply chain industries to provide updates and to hear concerns from the industry about mariner safety and supply chain impacts. DOT has been in frequent communication with freight industry partners since December regarding the impacts of the situation in the Red Sea, and this call is part of a regular series of stakeholder…

22 Jan

InVeris Training Solutions Announces the Launch of Next Generation Virtual Reality Training System

Law

InVeris Training Solutions ATLANTA, January 22, 2024 (Newswire.com) - InVeris Training Solutions, the leading provider of technology-driven training solutions for defense forces, law enforcement agencies and commercial shooting range owners around the globe, today announced the relaunch of its world-famous fats® product line with fats® VR (Virtual Reality). In 2024, the fats® platform will celebrate 40 years in the virtual training industry where they are known as the pioneer and innovator in small arms training. fats® VR is an advanced training solution that deploys virtual reality technology for critical, real-world preparation for de-escalation for frontline enforcement personnel. “With the launch of our next generation…

22 Jan

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Secretary Gina Raimondo’s Participation in the Presidential Trade and Investment Mission to the Philippines

Politics

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced he will send a Presidential Trade and Investment Mission to Manila, Philippines March 11-12, 2024 to enhance U.S. companies’ contributions to the Philippines’ innovation economy, connective infrastructure, clean energy transition, critical minerals sector, and the food security of its people. The mission will be led by Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and will reinforce the Philippines as a key hub for regional supply chains and high-quality investment. President Biden’s announcement follows on his commitment to Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to advance U.S.-Philippines economic ties and internationally recognized labor rights. ### Official news…

22 Jan

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with European Commission President von der Leyen

Politics

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today in Davos, Switzerland. Secretary Blinken and President von der Leyen discussed the importance of continued international assistance for Ukraine as it fights to defend its freedom and independence. They also addressed the urgent need to increase humanitarian assistance for Palestinian civilians in Gaza, prevent further spread of the conflict, secure the release of all hostages, ensure the Hamas attacks of October 7 can never happen again, and advance a pathway for a Palestinian state. The Secretary…

22 Jan

Double DD Ranch is Santa Fe’s Hippest Retreat & Event Space

Travel

Double DD Ranch Guests enjoy s'mores around the fire pit SANTA FE, N.M., January 22, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Double DD Ranch, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a new 27-acre event venue created by celebrated TV writer/producer Maxine Lapiduss and her spouse, bestselling author and visual artist, Hillary Carlip. After decades on the career treadmill in Los Angeles, and a series of retina surgeries that left Maxine blind in one eye, she began to “see” life very differently. The former standup claimed, “I always wanted to be like the great entertainer, Sammy Davis Jr. I guess I should have been more…