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28 Sep

Electric Vehicle Fires – A Red Herring

Business

Despite the occasional headline about electric vehicle (EV) fires, data consistently shows that EVs are significantly less likely to catch fire than gasoline-powered cars. Several studies from around the world have confirmed that the fire risk for EVs is far lower than for vehicles using internal combustion engines (ICEs). This often surprises consumers, as media coverage tends to exaggerate the dangers of EV fires when they do happen. A study from AutoInsuranceEZ found that gas-powered cars are about ten times more likely to catch fire than electric vehicles. Their data showed that for every 100,000 sales, there were 1,529 fires…

28 Sep

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections

Politics

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the threat of foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in…

28 Sep

Mali National Day – United States Department of State

Politics

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Mali on the 64th anniversary of your independence. Since that day, the United States has been a steadfast partner of the Malian people, helping to build a better future through cooperation in health, education, governance, security, and other key areas of mutual interest. The United States recognizes the many sacrifices and lives lost due to violent extremist organizations this year. We stand with the people of Mali in your efforts to achieve democracy, durable peace, and prosperity. I offer my best wishes to the people of Mali…

28 Sep

PlexTrac Announces Advanced AI for Industry-Leading Pentest Reporting & Proactive Security Risk Management Platform

Tech

Secure-by-Design AI Implementation to Automate Proactive Security Reporting, Unify Offensive Security Teams, and Deliver Predictive Risk Insights BOISE, Idaho, April 23, 2024 (Newswire.com) – PlexTrac, the category creator and market share leader in pentest and proactive security reporting and data management for service providers and enterprises, today announced Plex.AI, a new set of capabilities that utilize advanced artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to automate proactive security reporting. With the new release, PlexTrac becomes the first and only pentest and proactive security data management platform to develop AI algorithms that can be used to create high-quality reports, write-ups, and data analysis from pentests…

28 Sep

Pacific Foods and Matty Matheson Unite to Tackle the Sunday Scaries

Celebrity Gossip

Celebrity chef and organic soup and broth brand aim to reclaim the end of the weekend with #TGISunday series PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pacific Foods, a brand known for its organic and high-quality ingredients, has launched its #TGISunday content series to help people overcome the widespread phenomenon known as the “Sunday Scaries.” Developed in partnership with chef and television star Matty Matheson, the series is designed to transform Sunday anxiety into a time for culinary joy and inspiration. Pacific Foods and Matty Matheson Unite to Tackle the Sunday Scaries Pacific Foods and Matty Matheson Unite to Tackle the…

27 Sep

Premier Cloud Announces the Promotion of Adel Ben Rzouga to Chief Technology Officer

Tech

Victoria-based cloud solutions provider Premier Cloud promotes its director of cloud services to CTO VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 23, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Premier Cloud, a leading provider of cloud solutions and a distinguished Google Cloud partner, is pleased to announce the promotion of Adel Ben Rzouga to the position of Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Previously serving as the company’s Director of Cloud Services, Adel has been instrumental in shaping Premier Cloud’s GCP strategy and practice, which has culminated in a series of customer success stories and Specialization & Expertise designations awarded by Google Cloud. With over a decade of…

26 Sep

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

Politics

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. Consistent with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register the enclosed notice, stating that the emergency declared in Proclamation 7463 with respect to the terrorist attacks on the United States of September…

26 Sep

New U.S.-led Actions Expand Global Commitments to Counter Commercial Spyware

Politics

Ahead of a groundbreaking inaugural September 22 meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the Department of State announced that Austria, Estonia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands have endorsed the Joint Statement on Efforts to Counter the Proliferation and Misuse of Commercial Spyware. Global support for this critical initiative has continued to expand – from an initial group of 11 like-minded partners to 21 – since its launch as a Presidential Initiative at the second Summit for Democracy in March 2023. The Joint Statement is part of the broader United States International Cyberspace and Digital Policy Strategy to advance digital solidarity…

26 Sep

Joint Statement: Trilateral on Irregular Migration

Politics

Joint Statement: Trilateral on Irregular Migration Release Date: August 26, 2024 En español COLOMBIA, UNITED STATES AND PANAMA Cartagena de Indias, August 26th, 2024 The Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luis Gilberto Murillo, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, and the Panamanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha led the high-level delegation that met in Cartagena de Indias for their Third Trilateral Meeting on Irregular Migration: Together, they affirmed that addressing irregular migration begins with the recognition of shared responsibility, with a multi-pronged approach and highlighted the great value of the principles and commitments made…

25 Sep

StockX’s ‘The State of Resale’ Report Reveals Sneaker and Streetwear Landscape Shakeup

Celebrity Gossip

Challenger brands eat into mainstay market share as consumer behavior shifts DETROIT, Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Current culture marketplace StockX today released a trend report – The State of Resale – revealing new data around how fast-growing challenger brands like Asics are superseding mainstream giants like Nike, Jordan, and Supreme. Based on global sales data from the first seven months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, the analysis highlights never-before-seen metrics and key trends in the broader resale space. The State of Resale highlights never-before-seen metrics and key trends in the broader resale space. “Shifting…