Year: 2024

12 Jun

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to New Mexico

Politics

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, May 31, to participate in the United States-Spain Forum XXVII,  where he will join a panel for Session III, “The Clean Energy Technology Transition: Mitigating the Impact of Climate Change and Drought on Trade, the Economy, and People.” During forum discussions, Under Secretary Fernandez will underscore U.S. commitment to avoiding the worst potential impacts of climate change while promoting economic growth, through advancing international policies and partnerships on energy, agriculture, the ocean, the environment, and science and technology. He will also discuss ways the Department is working with…

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12 Jun

FRA Continues Strengthening Rail Safety Through New Rules Requiring Certification of Dispatchers and Signal Employees

Travel

Final rules announced today will require railroads to certify train dispatchers and signal employees and bolster training requirements WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced two final rules that will require railroads to develop certification and training programs for train dispatchers and signal employees. Unlike with conductors and locomotive engineers, there have previously been no federal regulations mandating specific training requirements, safety and knowledge checks, and verification of safety records for dispatchers and signal employees. These final rules address this gap in rail safety and will help ensure that certified dispatchers and signal employees…

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12 Jun

LoanStar Technologies Announces $28M Funding Round Led by Sageview Capital

Tech

SWARTHMORE, Pa., January 30, 2024 (Newswire.com) – LoanStar Technologies, Inc. (“LoanStar” or the “Company”), a leading financial technology company focused on embedded lending, today announced it entered into an agreement to raise approximately $28 million of growth equity from a group of strategic investors, including approximately $20 million from Sageview Capital (“Sageview”), and the remainder from a mix of existing and new partners including, Launch Credit Union (via their wholly owned CUSO Holding Company), TruMark Financial Credit Union, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Monarch Strategic Advisors. LoanStar plans to use approximately $12 million of the investment, which closed…

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11 Jun

Atopic Dermatitis Market Set for Explosive Growth, Reaching $22.6 Billion by 2031

Business

Atopic Dermatitis Market Report PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Allied Market Research has recently unveiled a research study titled “Atopic Dermatitis Market Outlook and Forecast 2022-2031.” This report delivers a comprehensive analysis of market risks, spotlights opportunities, and provides essential support for strategic and tactical decision-making spanning from 2020 to 2030. The study categorizes the market by pivotal regions propelling its growth and commercialization. Moreover, the report encompasses vital insights into market research and development, growth catalysts, and the evolving investment landscape within the Atopic Dermatitis Market. It also includes profiles of key industry players, such…

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11 Jun

20 million pets in the US experience poverty with their families

Celebrity Gossip

New poll reveals shocking lack of awareness of national crisis WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Approximately 20 million pets in the U.S. experience poverty with their families and 70% have never seen a veterinarian*. According to a new Harris Poll survey conducted on behalf of the Humane Society of the United States**, only around one in four Americans (28%) are even aware of this national crisis. In fact, 43% of all pet owners have been unable to pay for their pets’ needs at some point due to financial reasons.  The poll shows that most Americans (89%) agree that all…

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10 Jun

Miami Swim Week 2024 Powered By Art Hearts Fashion

Celebrity Gossip

Miami Swim Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion 2024 dazzled with a blend of style, trends, and unforgettable moments. Celebrating Memorial Day weekend, Art Hearts Fashion kicked off the festivities with Miami Model Week, featuring model castings, pool parties, networking events, and after-parties. On Saturday, May 25, models gathered at Fabel Miami, followed by an after-party at E11EVEN Miami nightclub with Rick Ross. Sunday’s events included Day 1 of castings at Strawberry Moon, a sunset party at The Deck, and another after-party at E11EVEN Miami with DJ Markus Schulz. Monday’s activities featured Day 2 of castings at The Dream South…

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10 Jun

FMCSA Continues Nationwide Crackdown on Fraudulent Household Goods Movers and Brokers

Travel

Ahead of busy summer moving season, agency conducts enforcement sweep and provides consumer resources WASHINGTON — Today, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the launch of Operation Protect Your Move, the agency’s nationwide crackdown on scam interstate household goods (HHG) movers and brokers. This enforcement initiative will address complaints about HHG moving company and broker compliance with federal safety and consumer protection regulations and statutes.  “Americans deserve a fair deal when they move into a new home—and we’re cracking down on moving companies that hold people’s possessions hostage,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “This initiative will build…

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10 Jun

$4 billion Garments Steamer Market at Exponential CAGR of 5% Through 2032

Business

Garments Steamer Market Size, Share, Trends By end user, the residential segment dominated the global market and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the market forecast period. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The garments steamer market size was valued at $2.5 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $4 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5% from 2023 to 2032. Request The Sample PDF Of This Report: @ https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/106007 A garment steamer, commonly referred to as a clothing steamer or textile steamer, is a device that removes wrinkles, freshens fabrics, and removes…

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10 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on the May Jobs Report

Politics

The great American comeback continues, but we still have to make more progress. On my watch, 15.6 million more Americans have the dignity and respect that comes with a job. Unemployment has been at or below 4% for 30 months—the longest stretch in 50 years. And a record high share of working-age women have jobs. I will keep fighting to lower costs for families like the ones I grew up with in Scranton. I’m fighting corporate greed by calling on corporations with record profits to lower prices—as Target and Walmart have for grocery prices. I’m fighting to make rent more affordable…

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10 Jun

Special Representative McAuliffe to Travel to India for WiSci South Asia Camp

Politics

From June 7-8, Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe will travel to Kochi, India to meet participants and deliver closing remarks at the WiSci (Women in Science) South Asia STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics) Camp. From June 1-9, this all-girls immersive camp will bring together nearly 100 secondary school girls from India, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and the United States to offer skills-building, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities in various STEAM fields. Interactive curriculum and workshops are developed and led by industry experts from the U.S. private sector. WiSci camps advance the U.S. Department…

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