Remarks of President Joe Biden — State of the Union Address As Prepared for Delivery

Remarks of President Joe Biden — State of the Union Address As Prepared for Delivery

The United States Capitol Good evening.  Mr. Speaker. Madam Vice President. Members of Congress. My Fellow Americans.  In January 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt came to this chamber to speak to the nation.  He said, “I address you at a moment unprecedented in the history of the Union.”  Hitler was on the march. War was raging in Europe.  President Roosevelt’s purpose was to wake up the Congress and alert the American people that this was no ordinary moment.    Freedom and democracy were under assault in the world.  Tonight I come to the same chamber to address the nation.  Now it is we who face an unprecedented moment in the history of the Union.  And yes, my purpose tonight is to both wake up this Congress, and alert the American people that this is no ordinary moment…
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The Sixth U.S.-France Cyber Dialogue

The Sixth U.S.-France Cyber Dialogue

On March 11-12, 2024, the United States and France held the sixth bilateral Cyber Dialogue in Washington, D.C., to reaffirm our ongoing partnership on cyberspace and digital policy issues.  Our governments are both committed to promoting an open, interoperable, secure, and reliable cyberspace in which all states behave responsibly. At the bilateral meeting, the United States and France discussed efforts to advance stability in cyberspace; diplomatic progress in multilateral and regional security venues; cyber resilience and the protection of critical infrastructure; combatting cybercrime; critical and emerging technologies; and cyber capacity building in Ukraine, the Western Balkans, the Americas, and the Indo-Pacific.  Both…
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SWAG Annual Trending Hashtag Revealed

SWAG Annual Trending Hashtag Revealed

Users Around the World All Favor This Lady TAIPEI, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan-based SWAG, the largest adult live streaming platform in Asia, has unveiled its 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW, showcasing SWAG’s most popular creators, trending hashtags, and user visit duration records. The statistics reveal that the most popular creator is @ladyyuan, with one in four of the platform’s population having watched her. Additionally, the hottest keyword of the year is “schoolgirl,” and the nation with the “longest-lasting” online duration is Malaysia, averaging 7 minutes and 2 seconds, which is 9 seconds above the global average. Annual popular creators ranking…
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Opportunity Knocks as Global Tech Industry Descends on Riyadh for LEAP 2024

Opportunity Knocks as Global Tech Industry Descends on Riyadh for LEAP 2024

Michael Champion, Chief Executive Officer, Tahaluf, LEAP 2024 organisers Steven Bartlett, Founder of Social Chain Opportunity Knocks as Global Tech Industry Descends on Riyadh for LEAP 2024 RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, March 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — LEAP 2024, the award-winning global technology event, will take its latest major stride forward when its third, and biggest, edition to date begins a four-day run at Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham, on Monday. Already the world’s most-attended tech event, LEAP 2024 is readying to break its own records with organisers expecting over 700 startups, more than 1000 expert speakers, an all-encompassing array of…
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Royal Caribbean Group announces proposed offering of senior unsecured notes to refinance its senior notes due 2027

Royal Caribbean Group announces proposed offering of senior unsecured notes to refinance its senior notes due 2027

MIAMI, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) (the “Company”) today announced that it has commenced a private offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2032 (the “Notes”). The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale of the Notes, together with cash on hand and/or borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facilities, to redeem all of the outstanding 11.625% Senior Notes due 2027 (including to pay fees and expenses in connection with such redemption). The Notes are being offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers…
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Opportunity Knocks as Global Tech Industry Descends on Riyadh for LEAP 2024

Opportunity Knocks as Global Tech Industry Descends on Riyadh for LEAP 2024

Michael Champion, CEO, Tahaluf, LEAP 2024 organisers Eyes of the technology world fall on Saudi Arabia as LEAP 2024, the event’s largest edition to date, opens doors to 700+ startups, 1000+ expert speak RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, March 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — LEAP 2024, the award-winning global technology event, will take its latest major stride forward when its third, and biggest, edition to date begins a four-day run at Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham, on Monday. Already the world’s most-attended tech event, LEAP 2024 is readying to break its own records with organisers expecting over 700 startups, more than 1000…
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Remarks of President Joe Biden — State of the Union Address As Prepared for Delivery

Joint Statement from the European Commission, the Republic of Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States Endorsing the Activation of a Maritime Corridor to Deliver Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with innocent Palestinian families and children desperate for basic necessities.  That is why today, the European Commission, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, the Republic of Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States announce our intent to open a maritime corridor to deliver much-needed additional amounts of humanitarian assistance by sea. Cyprus’ leadership in establishing the Amalthea Initiative—which outlines a mechanism for securely shipping aid from Cyprus to Gaza via sea—was integral to enabling this joint effort to launch a maritime corridor.  Together, our nations intend to build on this model to deliver significant additional aid by sea,…
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The Sixth U.S.-France Cyber Dialogue

67th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs

The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will convene in Vienna, Austria from March 14 – 22. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will serve as Head of Delegation for the United States during the High-Level Segment from March 14 – 15 with support from Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson and the White House Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Dr. Rahul Gupta. INL Deputy Assistant Secretary Maggie Nardi and Ambassador Laura Holgate will serve as the Co-Heads of Delegation for the Regular Session. The CND provides a unique opportunity…
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OUAI Announces Exclusive Partnership With Global Fitness Phenom Barry’s

OUAI Announces Exclusive Partnership With Global Fitness Phenom Barry’s

OUAI and Barry’s Join Forces to Elevate Your Lifestyle Journey and Self-Expression LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OUAI, the award-winning hair care and lifestyle brand founded by Jen Atkin, announces the launch of its exclusive amenities partnership with leading global fitness brand, Barry’s. The two-year partnership will bring a collection of OUAI product offerings to Barry’s studios across the U.S. As OUAI’s first onset into the fitness realm, this collaboration aims to empower individuals to embrace life on their own terms, from healthy hair and skin to feeling fit and confident. OUAI x Barry’s OUAI x Barry’s OUAI…
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Opportunity Knocks as Global Tech Industry Descends on Riyadh for LEAP 2024

Opportunity Knocks as Global Tech Industry Descends on Riyadh for LEAP 2024

LEAP’s Orbital Stage to propel space sector, while entrepreneurial Rocket Fuel start-up stars to share US$1 million prize pool Michael Champion, CEO Tahaluf, LEAP 2024 organisers Steven Bartlett Founder of Social Chain RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, March 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — LEAP 2024, the award-winning global technology event, will take its latest major stride forward when its third, and biggest, edition to date begins a four-day run at Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham, on Monday. Already the world’s most-attended tech event, LEAP 2024 is readying to break its own records with organisers expecting over 700 startups, more than 1000 expert…
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