Year: 2024

Designation of Ugandan Public Officials
04 Jun

Designation of Ugandan Public Officials

Politics
The Department of State is publicly designating five current and former Ugandan officials for their involvement in significant corruption or gross violations of human rights. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among is designated due to involvement in significant corruption tied to her leadership of Uganda’s Parliament.  Former Minister of Karamoja Affairs Mary Goretti Kitutu, former Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu, and Minister of State for Finance Amos Lugolobi are being designated due to their involvement in significant corruption related to conduct that misused public resources and diverted materials from Uganda’s neediest communities.  All four officials abused their public positions…
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Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Tees Up for 9th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic, Hosted by Jermaine Dye in Chicago on May 19-20
04 Jun

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Tees Up for 9th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic, Hosted by Jermaine Dye in Chicago on May 19-20

Celebrity Gossip
CHICAGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nationally recognized nonprofit, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, is gearing up for an incredible golf event on the course during its 9th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic, hosted by athlete and longtime supporter Jermaine Dye. This annual event is set to take place on Sunday, May 19 and Monday, May 20, at the nationally recognized Rich Harvest Farms Course in Sugar Grove, Ill. This event supports Fresh Start’s incredible mission to provide lifechanging surgeries and related medical care to children in need across the U.S. “Fresh Start is near and dear to my heart. It’s an…
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Thematic Delivers the Future of Customer Insights with ‘Answers’ AI
04 Jun

Thematic Delivers the Future of Customer Insights with ‘Answers’ AI

Tech
The groundbreaking new generative AI feature gives everyone the power to get customer insights on the spot from unstructured customer feedback data. COVINA, Calif., January 31, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Thematic uses AI-powered text analytics to transform large volumes of unstructured customer feedback into actionable insights. Now, their new GPT-powered Thematic Answers can be used by anyone– from expert analysts to novice users in the C-suite or frontline operations – to get those insights by simply typing a question. Thematic’s customer feedback analytics software is used by major customer-led companies, including LinkedIn, Instacart, and DoorDash, to help them identify how to…
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Collapsible Aircraft Wings Market Size, Share, Revenue, Trends And Drivers For 2024-2033
03 Jun

Collapsible Aircraft Wings Market Size, Share, Revenue, Trends And Drivers For 2024-2033

Business
Collapsible Aircraft Wings Global Market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 The Business Research Company’s Collapsible Aircraft Wings Global Market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 The collapsible aircraft wings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.57 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%.” — The Business Research company LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, May 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The global market reports from The Business Research Company have been updated with the most recent market sizing…
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Joint Statement on the Signing of Joint Declaration of Intent to Strengthen Franco-American Customs Cooperation
03 Jun

Joint Statement on the Signing of Joint Declaration of Intent to Strengthen Franco-American Customs Cooperation

Politics
Joint Statement on the Signing of Joint Declaration of Intent to Strengthen Franco-American Customs Cooperation Release Date: May 23, 2024 To strengthen cooperation between France and the United States in customs matters and improve the facilitation of travelers and goods, the Minister Delegate for Public Accounts, Mr. Thomas Cazanave, and the Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Kristie Canegallo, signed today a Joint Declaration of Intent. Improved collaboration as outlined in the Joint Declaration is expected to include intelligence, inspections, investigations, targeting and operational cooperation, and exchange of best practices in…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly 7 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports
03 Jun

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $187 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports

Travel
Friday, May 31, 2024 Sixth round of funding further enhances safety and efficiency at airports WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another round of funding for 90 airport-related infrastructure grants across 34 states. The projects are funded under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law for airport improvements such as terminal expansions and baggage system upgrades, to runway safety enhancements.  “Millions of people fly every day, and making sure passengers can get to and from their destinations safely, and with…
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Cold Chain Temperature Monitoring Market Size, Share And Growth Analysis For 2024-2033
02 Jun

Cold Chain Temperature Monitoring Market Size, Share And Growth Analysis For 2024-2033

Business
Cold Chain Temperature Monitoring Global Market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 The Business Research Company’s Cold Chain Temperature Monitoring Global Market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 The cold chain temperature monitoring market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.64 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.3%. ” — The Business Research company LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, May 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The global market reports from The Business Research Company have been updated with the…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Warrant Applications by the International Criminal Court
02 Jun

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Palestinian Officials

Politics
On Sunday, May 19, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) Secretary General Hussein Al Sheikh and Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. They discussed the crisis in Gaza and efforts to end the fighting through a hostage deal and to increase the flow of humanitarian assistance. They also discussed the new PA government’s reform agenda and the importance of the international community providing financial support to enable this new government to succeed. Mr. Sullivan finally commended the efforts of the Palestinian Authority Security Forces to maintain stability in the West Bank.   ### Official news published…
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Hong Kong’s National Security Law Trial
02 Jun

Hong Kong’s National Security Law Trial

Politics
The United States is deeply concerned by the guilty verdicts announced in the National Security Law trial of pro-democracy organizers in Hong Kong.  The defendants were subjected to a politically motivated prosecution and jailed simply for peacefully participating in political activities protected under the Basic Law of Hong Kong.  In response, the Department of State is taking steps to impose new visa restrictions on PRC and Hong Kong officials responsible for implementing the National Security Law, pursuant to Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.  Instead of imposing harsh sentences that would further erode confidence in Hong Kong’s judicial system, Hong…
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