Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and Deputy Commandant for Operations for the U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Peter Gautier

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and Deputy Commandant for Operations for the U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Peter Gautier

1:26 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Thank you for joining us. Thank you for joining us. Okay. I have a couple things at the top. And as you can see, we have guests with us today. Our hearts go out to the families of the six individuals still missing after yesterday’s bridge collapse in Maryland. As authorities on the ground have confirmed, operations have shifted from a search-and-rescue operation towards recovery efforts. Secretary Buttigieg and Coast Guard Vice Admiral Peter Gu- — Gautier just came from the Oval Office, where they spoke with…
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United States Hosts Launch of Foreign Ministry Channel for Global Health Security

United States Hosts Launch of Foreign Ministry Channel for Global Health Security

On March 14, Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong – U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy, overseeing the Department’s Bureau for Global Health Security and Diplomacy – is hosting a day-long discussion to plan priorities and review lines of effort for the new Foreign Ministry Channel for Global Health Security.  Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will open the discussion.  Participants in the meeting include representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Australia, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Canada, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Morocco, Norway, Republic…
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New Initiative Unites Workers and Industry to Forge the Future of AI and Tech in the Workplace

New Initiative Unites Workers and Industry to Forge the Future of AI and Tech in the Workplace

The Future of Workers Initiative Elevates Workers and Guides Industry in Navigating AI and Tech Evolution NEW YORK, February 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) – The Future of Workers Initiative is being launched to support a worker-led effort to shape policies and technology standards in the workplace. The Initiative’s action plan includes developing local and national networks of workers, creating an infrastructure for worker engagement, piloting new models for worker-industry dialogue, and developing industry-specific guidelines and standards.  “The public and not just expert participation in the future of AI and technology is essential,” says the Initiative’s founder Wilneida Negrón. “We have found…
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FrigginYeah Announces Renewed Partnership With South Shore Furniture, Strengthening E-Commerce MAP Monitoring Success

FrigginYeah Announces Renewed Partnership With South Shore Furniture, Strengthening E-Commerce MAP Monitoring Success

Renewal Marks Continued Success in Enhancing Brand Integrity and Compliance for Leading Furniture Manufacturer MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., February 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) – FrigginYeah LLC, a leader in E-commerce MAP Monitoring Software, is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with South Shore Furniture, extending its collaboration for an additional two years. Since October 2016, FrigginYeah’s innovative technology has empowered South Shore Furniture with an unmatched breadth of coverage, improved compliance with its MAP policy, and a significant reduction in unauthorized sellers, underlining the effectiveness of FrigginYeah’s services in protecting brand integrity online. In a significant endorsement of the value…
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Advancements in Veneers Transforming the Dental Industry

Advancements in Veneers Transforming the Dental Industry

Cutting-Edge Innovations Redefining Smiles and Dental Care In recent years, the field of dentistry has witnessed a remarkable surge in the popularity and technological advancements of dental veneers. These thin shells, typically made of porcelain or composite resin, are revolutionizing smiles and transforming the dental industry. With their ability to correct a myriad of dental imperfections, from discoloration to misalignment, veneers have become a go-to solution for individuals seeking a radiant and confident smile. Enhancing Aesthetics with Precision: One of the primary reasons behind the increasing demand for veneers is their unparalleled ability to enhance the aesthetics of a smile…
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RADICL ‘DIB Cybersecurity Maturity Report | 2024’ Uncovers Alarming Gaps Within U.S. Defense Industrial Base SMBs

RADICL ‘DIB Cybersecurity Maturity Report | 2024’ Uncovers Alarming Gaps Within U.S. Defense Industrial Base SMBs

Sixty Percent of SMBs Say They Struggle With Cyberthreat Detection and Response, Have Had Four-Plus Compromised Users in the Past Year and Only 11% are CMMC Level 2-Ready BOULDER, Colo., March 6, 2024 (Newswire.com) – RADICL, a cybersecurity innovator on a mission to better secure SMBs serving national defense and critical infrastructure, has released the findings from its inaugural “DIB Cybersecurity Maturity Report | 2024.”   To better understand how SMBs in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) protect themselves, RADICL surveyed 423 IT practitioners at companies with 101 to 250 employees. Those surveyed also identified that a significant portion of their…
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Taking Further Measures to Promote Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank

Taking Further Measures to Promote Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank

Since the horrific terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, violence in the West Bank has increased sharply.  Extremist settler violence against Palestinian and Israeli civilians and forced displacement of farmers and villages is a serious threat to the peace, security, and stability of West Bank, Israel, and the broader region. In February, President Biden issued an executive order giving the Department of State new authorities to impose sanctions on those responsible for undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank, and the Department imposed sanctions on four individuals.  Today, we are taking further action to promote accountability for those…
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SAKARA APPOINTS JANUARY DIGITAL AS AGENCY OF RECORD, JANUARY CONSULTING TO SUPPORT MARKETING STRATEGY

SAKARA APPOINTS JANUARY DIGITAL AS AGENCY OF RECORD, JANUARY CONSULTING TO SUPPORT MARKETING STRATEGY

The Combined Marketing Leadership Company is Tasked with Advancing Marketing and Media NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On the heels of announcing Glossier alum Henry Davis as its new CEO, Sakara has appointed January Consulting and January Digital as its marketing strategy firm and digital agency of record. This move comes alongside hiring a group of seasoned internal experts, including ex-Glossier General Counsel Kathryn Ordower as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, and technology expert Brian Buchanan as Chief Technology Officer. “Bringing Sakara to more people and helping put people in control of their own health is the ultimate goal…
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and Deputy Commandant for Operations for the U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Peter Gautier

Background Press Call on Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Ahead of the State of the Union

National Security Council Via Teleconference 11:11 A.M. EST MODERATOR:  Good morning, everyone.  Thanks so much for joining today’s call to discuss humanitarian aid for Gaza ahead of the State of the Union.  As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to senior administration officials, and it is embargoed until noon Eastern today.  For your awareness, not for your reporting, on the call today we have [senior administration official], [senior administration official], and [senior administration official]. With that, I’ll turn it over to our speakers for a few words at the top, and then we’ll go ahead to take your questions. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL:  Thanks. …
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea Before Their Meeting

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good morning, everyone.  And it’s a distinct pleasure to have my friend, my colleague, the foreign minister of Peru here today with us at the State Department.  We just had a wonderful moment where it was a great honor for the United States to be able to return to Peru some extraordinary documents dating to the 16th century that document the very first theater troupe in the Americas – quite remarkable.  And thanks to very good work between our governments, we were able to return these documents to make sure that the extraordinary cultural heritage of Peru is…
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