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Caleb Williams Launches 888 Midas in Partnership with Seasoned Advisors for Strategic Investments with New Venture

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Mercoledì, Giugno 12, 2024

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Caleb Williams, the first player selected in the 2024 National Football League draft by the Chicago Bears, today announced the formation of 888 Midas , a new partnership that seeks to associate with and capitalize on select alternative investments in private equity, venture capital and real estate.

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Caleb Williams, the first player selected in the 2024 National Football League draft by the Chicago Bears, today announced the formation of 888 Midas , a new partnership that seeks to associate with and capitalize on select alternative investments in private equity, venture capital and real estate.
As I’ve reached many of my athletic goals and dreams, multiple business opportunities have also surfaced.
This partnership will enable me to focus the entirety of my time and energy on learning the professional football game and bringing the Lombardi Trophy back home to Chicago where it belongs.
I’m beyond excited to have 888 Midas working for me and for its expected growth as an investment and advisory entity in the years to come.”

Values-in-Action Foundation Announces Winning Schools in the National Kindness Games Competition

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Lunedì, Giugno 10, 2024

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The Values-in-Action Foundation, a non-profit organization that for 30 years has worked to make kindness a core value in America through its Kindland initiatives, has announced the winning schools in its national Kindness Games competition which ran from February 9 through May 10.

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The Values-in-Action Foundation, a non-profit organization that for 30 years has worked to make kindness a core value in America through its Kindland initiatives, has announced the winning schools in its national Kindness Games competition which ran from February 9 through May 10.
The Kindness Games immediately followed the organization’s Kickoff for Kindness video presentation on February 8th that was viewed by 79,000 students in 27 states.
With the support from the National Football League Foundation, the video featured several star players from the National Football League and selected student peers providing inspirational messages about acts of kindness they performed.
Kickoff for Kindness “kicked off” the Kindness Games by encouraging schools to compete to log the most acts of kindness students performed and/or witnessed on the free Just Be Kind® App.

Michigan Ross School of Business and Arctos Launch Pioneering Sports Franchise Index

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Martedì, Giugno 4, 2024

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is collaborating with Arctos, a private investment firm, to present the Ross-Arctos Sports Franchise Index.

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The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is collaborating with Arctos, a private investment firm, to present the Ross-Arctos Sports Franchise Index.
By combining Arctos' deep industry insights and applied research with Michigan Ross' academic excellence and integrity, the index will provide key insights and analysis to potential investors, as well as the broader financial and sports business communities.
“We believe the Ross-Arctos Sports Franchise Index will materially demystify the risks and clarify the unique opportunities involved in investing in professional sports franchises,” said Clay Miller, Michigan Ross faculty director for the index.
Year-over-year, the U.S. media and entertainment sector (53.6%) and U.S. equities (29.9%) outperformed North American sports assets included in the index.

Aruna BIO Announces Appointment of Lynn Swann to its Board of Directors

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Lunedì, Giugno 3, 2024

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BOSTON and ATHENS, Ga., June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aruna Bio, Inc., a leader in neural exosome-based therapeutics for the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions, today announced the appointment of Lynn Swann to its Board of Directors.

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BOSTON and ATHENS, Ga., June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aruna Bio, Inc., a leader in neural exosome-based therapeutics for the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions, today announced the appointment of Lynn Swann to its Board of Directors.
“It is a pleasure to welcome Lynn, a former NFL player, Hall of Famer, broadcaster, politician and athletic director, to our Board of Directors,” said Bill Griffin, Chairman of the Board at Aruna Bio.
Having witnessed concussions on the football field firsthand, I am delighted to contribute to the process of finding solutions for neurodegenerative conditions.
Mr. Swann currently serves on the Board of Directors of Athene Holding Ltd. (ATH), Apollo Global Management (AGM) and American Homes 4 Rent (AMH), a leading large-scale owner and developer of single-family rental homes.

Sentient Jet Introduces Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski As Official Brand Ambassador

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Giovedì, Maggio 30, 2024

Leading private aviation company Sentient Jet announces its partnership with Rob “Gronk" Gronkowski as an official brand ambassador.

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Leading private aviation company Sentient Jet announces its partnership with Rob “Gronk" Gronkowski as an official brand ambassador.
Now in its milestone 25th year celebrating the invention of the jet card, the company is honored to make the long-standing partnership official, naming Gronk a Sentient Jet ambassador.
“Sentient Jet is thrilled to announce Rob Gronkowski as our brand ambassador to commemorate our 25th anniversary," said Andrew Collins, Co-CEO of Flexjet, Sentient Jet’s parent company.
Earlier this year, Sentient Jet launched its highly anticipated 2024 Exclusive Benefits Guide , providing Card Owners increased opportunities to maximize their membership with Sentient Jet with 12 new partners.

Galway Holdings Launches GalwayPlus™ Sports + Entertainment

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Mercoledì, Maggio 29, 2024

Galway Holdings (“Galway”), a diversified financial services distribution platform, today announces the launch of a new brand: GalwayPlus ™ Sports + Entertainment.

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Galway Holdings (“Galway”), a diversified financial services distribution platform, today announces the launch of a new brand: GalwayPlus ™ Sports + Entertainment.
The vision for GalwayPlus was to build a connection point for the many businesses within the Galway enterprise serving clients in the highly specialized industries of sports, entertainment and media.
Galway currently features over a dozen businesses across retail brokerage, wholesale distribution, wealth management, including EPIC Entertainment & Sports and MAI Sports & Entertainment , as well as consulting services that collectively bring over a hundred years of experience to its clients.
“I joined Galway because I saw the immense potential for our family of financial services businesses to solve complex challenges for our clients.

Verizon introduces the Ultimate Phone Upgrade

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Martedì, Maggio 28, 2024

Starting May 30, both new and existing Verizon customers get our very best offers for new devices with the launch of the Ultimate Phone Upgrade, along with streaming deals you can’t get anywhere else¹.

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Starting May 30, both new and existing Verizon customers get our very best offers for new devices with the launch of the Ultimate Phone Upgrade, along with streaming deals you can’t get anywhere else¹.
And with Verizon’s Ultimate Phone Upgrade, you don’t have to.
So whether you’re ready to upgrade now or in the future, with Unlimited Ultimate on Verizon you get our best offers on select phones with trade-ins.
We know that our loyal, existing customers want access to the same offers as our new customers, so we’re fixing that with Ultimate Phone Upgrade.

Kandi Technologies Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Giovedì, Maggio 16, 2024

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JINHUA, CHINA, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company”, “we” or “Kandi”) (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2024.

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Solid Start to the Year with Net Income of $0.8 million, up 27.6% YoY
JINHUA, CHINA, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company”, “we” or “Kandi”) (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2024.
Total revenues of $20.7 million compared to $22.9 million in the same period of 2023.
Robust balance sheet with 230.7 million in cash and equivalents, restricted cash, and certificate of deposit as of March 31, 2024.
Working Capital was $264.0 million as of March 31, 2024.

Comcast Introduces Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ Streaming Bundle

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Martedì, Maggio 21, 2024

Comcast today announced Xfinity StreamSaverTM, a streaming bundle of Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock for new and existing Xfinity Internet and TV customers.

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Comcast today announced Xfinity StreamSaverTM, a streaming bundle of Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock for new and existing Xfinity Internet and TV customers.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240520577212/en/
Xfinity StreamSaver™, a streaming bundle of Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock for new and existing Xfinity Internet and TV customers.
It includes a subscription to Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, and Apple TV+, delivering a savings of over 30% or nearly $100 a year.
Additionally, customers can find the StreamSaver apps everywhere they access streaming content today, including Apple TV and other connected TVs and devices.

Accenture Named Official Business and Technology Consulting Partner of the National Football League

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024

The National Football League and Accenture (NYSE:ACN) announced today a partnership naming Accenture the Official Business and Technology Consulting Partner of the NFL.

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The National Football League and Accenture (NYSE:ACN) announced today a partnership naming Accenture the Official Business and Technology Consulting Partner of the NFL.
Throughout the five-year partnership, the NFL will harness Accenture’s technology and data expertise to help shape the future of football.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240506242221/en/
The National Football League and Accenture announced a partnership on technology, naming Accenture the Official Business and Technology Consulting Partner of the NFL.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Accenture as the Official Business and Technology Consulting Partner of the NFL,” said Tracie Rodburg, senior vice president of sponsorship management at the NFL.