Year: 2024

04 Apr

Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for $1.2 Billion in Funding to Decrease Air Pollution from the Transportation Sector as Part of Investing in America Agenda

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New Inflation Reduction Act program provides funding to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico WASHINGTON – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda and ongoing work to improve air quality, decrease pollution and tackle the climate crisis, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today launched the Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program. The program is aimed at lowering air pollution, specifically greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), through reimbursement and incentive funding for low carbon construction materials and products used in transportation. The program will make $2 billion available from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act for State…

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03 Apr

Thinking Big–Church of Scientology Celebrates Founder’s Birthday With Exponential Expansion

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Thousands of Scientologists from Florida and around the globe gather at the religion’s spiritual headquarters in Clearwater to mark Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s birthday his vision and his technology. CLEARWATER, Fla., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — It was the birthday party thousands had been waiting for. In fact, more Scientologists than ever before filled Ruth Eckerd Hall for this annual celebration. Following an energy-driving 30-minute performance by a superlative band—joined by soloists, dancers and even Grammy Award-winning bassist Stanley Clarke—fireworks and the first of dozens of standing ovations greeted Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, as he took…

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03 Apr

FACT SHEET: Vice President Kamala Harris, Administration Officials Launch “SAVE Day of Action” to Highlight Cross-Sector Actions to Boost Enrollment in the SAVE Plan

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Vice President Harris highlights: “President Biden and I know that far too many people in our nation are struggling with student loan debt. That is why we have forgiven nearly $144 billion for almost four million Americans while also creating the SAVE Plan so that millions of people can cut their payments in half or entirely,” said Vice President Harris. “On SAVE Day of Action, I am urging people across the nation to visit StudentAid.Gov/Save to apply as the President and I continue fighting to address the burden of student debt and lower costs throughout the country.” From Day One,…

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03 Apr

Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Hasler

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Liechtenstein Minister for Foreign Affairs, Education and Sport Dominique Hasler today in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary Campbell and Foreign Minister Hasler discussed the robust U.S.-Liechtenstein bilateral relationship, reinforcing support for Ukraine, and Liechtenstein’s presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers. The Deputy Secretary thanked Liechtenstein for its principled stand on human rights, investment security, and the rules-based international order. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/deputy-secretary-campbells-meeting-with-liechtenstein-foreign-minister-hasler/

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03 Apr

Experience the Future of Companionship With Doly, Launched by Limitbit on Kickstarter

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An AI Powered Companion That Evolves with Your Skills and Curiosity, Every Interaction – Fueled by Raspberry Pi, Open Hardware and Open Design MARKHAM, Ontario, February 14, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Just one day into its Kickstarter campaign, Limitbit’s cutting-edge AI-powered companion robot, Doly, has already won over tech enthusiasts across the globe. Having raised over C$113,800 from more than 264 backers, Doly is quickly becoming a prominent name in the world of desktop robots. Priced at a special launch day offer of $289, Doly is an autonomous AI-powered companion, distinctively blending robotics, AI, and coding education in a singular, dynamic package.…

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02 Apr

USDOT Announces $450 Million For Ports Available Through the Port Infrastructure Development Program 

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WASHINGTON – As a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $450 million in Federal Fiscal Year 2024 funding through MARAD’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Investments made under the PIDP focus on modernizing the Nation’s coastal and inland waterway ports as well as strengthening its supply chains and economic security for generations to come. PIDP funds will also aid in the reduction of carriers’ shipping time, costs and ultimately the price of goods for the American people. The Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure…

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02 Apr

Global Skin Toner Market Analysis Report, 2023-2024 and 2029

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DUBLIN, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Skin Toner Market: Analysis By Type, By Category, By Distribution Channel, By Region Size and Trends with Impact Analysis of COVID-19 and Forecast up to 2029” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global skin toners market was valued at US$1.31 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$1.73 billion by 2029. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approx. 4.8% during the forecasted period of 2024-2029. The global skin toners market is extremely competitive and consists of various global and regional players. Major players in the market are…

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01 Apr

Study: 9 Percent of Americans Are Using Dating Apps This Valentine’s Day

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Start.io analysis finds 64% of Americans have one dating app currently installed, 17% have two dating apps installed NEW YORK, February 14, 2024 (Newswire.com) – If you’re looking for love on Valentine’s Day, you’re not alone: Roughly 9 percent of Americans have at least one dating app installed on their phone, according to a new analysis from Start.io. Among people with mobile dating apps, an estimated 64 percent have just one dating app installed. Roughly 17 percent have two dating apps, 8 percent have three dating apps, and the remaining 11 percent have four or more dating apps installed on…

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01 Apr

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: As Part of the Cancer Moonshot, First Lady Jill Biden, Leading Health Insurers & Oncology Practices Nationwide Highlight New Actions to Expand Patient Navigation

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Today, as part of the Biden Cancer Moonshot, a key pillar of the President’s Unity Agenda, First Lady Jill Biden convened executives from leading health insurance companies, community health plans, and health plan professional associations to highlight recent commitments to expanding access to navigation services to help patients and their families navigate health care treatments for cancer and other serious illnesses. The companies—Aetna, a CVS Health company; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota; Elevance Health; Health Alliance Plan; Humana; Priority Health; and Select Health—serve more than 150 million Americans and commit to cover navigation services for cancer patients. “When you…

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01 Apr

Joint Statement on Advancing a Maritime Corridor to Deliver Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza Ministerial Consultations

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The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of Cyprus, the European Commission, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar on Ministerial Consultations to Advance a Maritime Corridor to Deliver Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza. On March 13, Republic of Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Constantinos Kombos hosted U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken; European Union Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič; UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Cameron; UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Qatar…

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