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30 Jun

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Commencement Address

Politics

Tomb Field, New York Good morning. I must admit that it is daunting to stand in front of a sign that says “Acta Non Verba” – deeds not words – and then come up here and offer you a bunch of words. But I will do my best. Vice Admiral Nunan. Deputy Secretary Trottenberg. General Smith. Rear Admiral Phillips. Congressman Souzzi. Friends, family, and faculty. And most importantly, the midshipmen of the Class of 2024. Congratulations! It is an honor be here with the newest generation of Kings Pointers. I did not time that flyover, but I’ll take it. To…

30 Jun

Expanding Passport Agencies Across the United States

Politics

More Americans can travel abroad today than at any time in our history. In 1990, only five percent of Americans had a passport. Today, that number is 48 percent. In Fiscal Year 2023, the Department of State issued over 24 million passport books and cards – more than ever before. To better serve the growing number of Americans seeking U.S. passports, the Department is taking steps to establish six new passport agencies. These offices – which will open in Salt Lake City, UT; Kansas City, MO; Orlando, FL; Charlotte, NC; San Antonio, TX; and Cincinnati, OH – reflect our commitment to provide prompt customer services…

30 Jun

Amy Jordan to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of her “Victory Dance Project” with Commemorative Event in West Palm Beach

Celebrity Gossip

Presented by HSS Florida, Celebrity Host Joy Cashmere will Serve as Master of Ceremonies and Talk Show Personality Tamron Hall to Receive the Women of Valor Award via recorded video acceptance. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Amy Jordan, the Founder and Artistic Director of The Victory Dance Project, is excited to commemorate the professional dance company’s 10th anniversary on June 22nd, 2024 at 3:00PM. Tickets are available to purchase at Kravis.org. Amy Jordan The event is a unique performance at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Rinker Playhouse. The celebration includes local dancers from The Demetrius…

30 Jun

KAVVO Unveils HOP Series Smartwatch: The Revolutionary Stylish Smartwatch With Super-Glow

Tech

Featuring the exquisite Super-Glow luminous bezel, 1.43-Inch Large AMOLED Colorful Display, T-Boxing Rugged Design, and many powerful functions, the KAVVO HOP series smartwatch launches on Kickstarter on Jan. 29. Super-Early Bird price starts from USD 99. NEW YORK, January 29, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Stepping beyond the conventional, KAVVO HOP is a statement piece, meticulously crafted for the fashion-forward individual who appreciates the finer details in technology and design. Awarded by the famous Muse Design Awards and the Design iT Awards, the KAVVO HOP aims to indulge the unique fusion of form and function, transforming the smartwatch into a fashion statement…

29 Jun

Lovesac Wins Record Awards at the 45th Annual Tellys for its Celebrity Infused ‘Rewriting the Rules of Comfort’ Campaign

Celebrity Gossip

The 25th Anniversary campaign celebrated the past, present and future innovation Lovesac prides itself on, featuring four integral celebrity partners. Tapping into how Total Comfort is something truly individual and adaptable, real Lovesac customers Travis Barker, Brandy, Shaun White and Haley Lu Richardson, each demonstrated how they Rewrite the Rules of Comfort by incorporating Lovesac product and brand ethos into their coveted spaces in unique ways. For 25 years, Lovesac has been disrupting the furniture category, and the ‘Rewriting the Rules of Comfort™‘ campaign showcased product benefits in unexpected ways that captivated target audiences and resulted in unprecedented product sales.…

28 Jun

UKHSA Expands Nationwide Use of Symbiant’s GRC Software

Business

Symbiant GRC Software Symbiant GRC software UKHSA UKHSA Increases Symbiant.One User Base Tenfold to Enhance GRC Management Across the UK LEEDS, YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — UKHSA Expands Partnership with Symbiant for GRC Solution Symbiant, a trusted provider of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and auditing software, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Following successful testing and implementation of the Symbiant.One GRC System, the UKHSA will increase its users tenfold, extending the system’s reach to hundreds of employees across the United Kingdom. Why Symbiant.One?Security and Affordability: Symbiant.One…

28 Jun

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Announcing Support for Ukrainian Children’s Education Following Russian Attacks

Politics

Russia is waging a war not just against the Ukrainian military, but also against the Ukrainian people. On May 23, 2024, a Russian strike destroyed the Faktur-Druk printing house in Kharkiv, one of the largest printing houses in Europe. This is part of Russia’s ongoing destruction of printing houses in Kharkiv and elsewhere in Ukraine. Kharkiv’s printing houses produce a significant percentage of all books in Ukraine, including textbooks for Ukrainian children. By striking these printing houses, Russia is attacking Ukraine’s education system. We will not let Russia succeed. Today, we are announcing that the United States government, through USAID, is providing assistance to…

28 Jun

Breaking the Cycle of Sexual Violence in Conflict

Politics

The United Nations reported a 50 percent increase in verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence from 2022 to 2023. It is clear that everyone in the international community must do more to prevent and respond to all forms of gender-based violence, including by promoting access to immediate and long-term comprehensive services and fully funding and making accessible survivor-centered humanitarian assistance. We owe it to victims and survivors to support trauma-informed approaches to justice and accountability, including transitional justice measures. We must hold perpetrators accountable and condemn sexual violence wherever and whenever it occurs, and we must prevent conflict-related sexual violence…

28 Jun

DHS Announces Proposed Rule and Other Measures to Enhance Security, Streamline Asylum Processing

Politics

DHS Announces Proposed Rule and Other Measures to Enhance Security, Streamline Asylum Processing Release Date: May 9, 2024 WASHINGTON – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued efforts to enhance the security of our border and deliver more timely consequences for those encountered who do not have a legal basis to remain in the United States, today the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would allow statutory bars to asylum to be applied much earlier in the process. Even though the number of migrants who are…

28 Jun

Rachel Lee Joins Legacy Franchise Concepts Board, Focuses on SweatHouz Expansion

Lifestyle

ATLANTA, June 28, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Legacy Franchise Concepts (LFC) is proud to announce the appointment of Rachel Lee, former Private Equity Partner at Ares Management, as the most recent addition to its Board of Directors. Rachel will play a pivotal role in guiding the strategic expansion of SweatHouz, a leading boutique wellness and contrast therapy brand under the LFC umbrella.Rachel Lee brings a wealth of experience from nearly 15 years at Ares Management where she served as Partner and Head of Consumer Private Equity. Rachel led investments across a broad range of subsectors and transaction types with a particular…