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Chevron Encourages High School Students to Gear Up for Greatness in Agriculture with Applications Open for the 27th Annual Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition

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화요일, 5월 14, 2024

SAN RAMON, Calif., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo🄬 brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, announced today that its nationwide Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition (TRC) is now open. Now in its 27th year, the Chevron TRC is a STEM program designed to foster hands-on learning, critical thinking, and teamwork among high school students, while also celebrating the rich heritage of agricultural machinery.

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  • Now in its 27th year, the Chevron TRC is a STEM program designed to foster hands-on learning, critical thinking, and teamwork among high school students, while also celebrating the rich heritage of agricultural machinery.
  • The disassembly, rebuild, sourcing, assembly, organization, and presentation skills utilized in the tractor restoration and competition process are transferable to school and work.
  • To enter the Chevron TRC, high school students should meet the following requirements:
    Age: The national competition is open to all high school students in the United States, aged 14 to 18.
  • The Chevron TRC is a tool for me to continue making a positive impact on the education and lives of my students."

Tempest Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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목요일, 5월 9, 2024

BRISBANE, Calif., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tempest Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TPST), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-classi targeted and immune-mediated therapeutics to fight cancer, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and provided a corporate update.

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  • BRISBANE, Calif., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tempest Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TPST), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-classi targeted and immune-mediated therapeutics to fight cancer, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and provided a corporate update.
  • These data further support the clinical benefit observed in the TPST-1120 Phase 1 data presented in an oral presentation at ASCO 2022.
  • Tempest ended the quarter with $32.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $39.2 million on December 31, 2023.
  • Based on its current cash and operating plan, Tempest expects to have sufficient resources to fund operations into the second quarter of 2025.

Lingyun Xiang was awarded the King's Leadership Award and was awarded the King Charles III Medal of the United Kingdom

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목요일, 5월 9, 2024

RSSG was founded in 1894 with the aim of promoting "Britishness" and the British way of life.

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  • RSSG was founded in 1894 with the aim of promoting "Britishness" and the British way of life.
  • The Society soon attracted the support of many prominent public figures in Britain.
  • Queen Victoria was the Society's first royal patron, and since then, RSSG has enjoyed the patronage of every reigning monarch.
  • Said Lingyun Xiang, a member of the RSSG and a recipient of the King's Medal of the Order of the United Kingdom.

KBRA Releases FFA European Fund Finance Symposium Recap

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수요일, 5월 8, 2024

KBRA releases a recap of the Fund Finance Association’s (FFA) 8th Annual European Fund Finance Symposium, held at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London on 2 May 2024.

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  • KBRA releases a recap of the Fund Finance Association’s (FFA) 8th Annual European Fund Finance Symposium, held at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London on 2 May 2024.
  • The symposium gathered industry leaders—including investors, fund managers, bankers, lawyers, and credit rating agencies—providing a forum to connect with market peers and discuss the dynamic landscape of fund finance.
  • KBRA was a platinum sponsor of the event.
  • The event offered informative insights into the current and emerging trends and challenges of fund finance, reinforcing the collaboration and innovation that underpins the industry.

GVTC and The GVTC Foundation Proudly Award $200,500 in Scholarships to Local Students in 2024

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수요일, 5월 8, 2024

With a firm belief in the transformative power of education, scholarships stand out as one of the most impactful ways in which the foundation and GVTC invest in the future of local students.

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  • With a firm belief in the transformative power of education, scholarships stand out as one of the most impactful ways in which the foundation and GVTC invest in the future of local students.
  • This year, The GVTC Foundation awarded a total of $47,500 in scholarships, reaffirming their dedication to nurturing talent and supporting academic endeavors within the GVTC service area.
  • GVTC and The GVTC Foundation remain steadfast in their commitment to empowering local students and shaping a brighter future for communities in the GVTC service area.
  • With heartfelt congratulations, GVTC and The GVTC Foundation extend their best wishes to all scholarship recipients as they embark on their well-deserved successes and future endeavors.

Nutrien Ag Solutions Announces Multi-Year Commitment to the National FFA Organization

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화요일, 4월 9, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nutrien Ag Solutions recently announced a multi-year commitment of nearly $850,000 to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to shape future agriculture leaders.

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  • Nutrien Ag Solutions recently announced a multi-year commitment of nearly $850,000 to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to shape future agriculture leaders.
  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nutrien Ag Solutions recently announced a multi-year commitment of nearly $850,000 to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to shape future agriculture leaders.
  • "We are honored to receive this donation from Nutrien Ag Solutions," said Molly Ball, president of the National FFA Foundation and chief marketing officer of the National FFA Organization.
  • "Nutrien Ag Solutions has been a proud sponsor of the National FFA Organization for 45 years, and we are excited to continue our support for this integral organization for agricultural education," said Spencer Harris, senior vice president at Nutrien Ag Solutions.

TREATMENT.COM AI INC. CLOSES OVER-SUBSCRIBED NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF $2,908,200

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목요일, 3월 14, 2024

Dr. Essam Hamza, CEO of the Company, stated: “We are very encouraged with the overwhelming response to the financing and the subsequent over-subscription.

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  • Dr. Essam Hamza, CEO of the Company, stated: “We are very encouraged with the overwhelming response to the financing and the subsequent over-subscription.
  • The Company intends to use the proceeds raised from the Offering for working capital purposes.
  • The Units and Broker Warrants are subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus one day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities legislation.
  • The Special Warrants and Warrants will not be listed on any stock exchange or over-the-counter market.

Tempest Presents New Data at the SITC 2024 Spring Scientific Meeting Supporting Potent Anti-tumor Activity of TPST-1120 in Multiple Cancer Types

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화요일, 3월 12, 2024

BRISBANE, Calif., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tempest Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TPST), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-classi targeted and immune-mediated therapeutics to fight cancer, today announced a poster presentation at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 2024 Spring Scientific Meeting highlighting preclinical data showing potent anti-tumor activity in several cancer models treated with TPST-1120 alone or with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

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  • BRISBANE, Calif., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tempest Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TPST), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-classi targeted and immune-mediated therapeutics to fight cancer, today announced a poster presentation at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 2024 Spring Scientific Meeting highlighting preclinical data showing potent anti-tumor activity in several cancer models treated with TPST-1120 alone or with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
  • “Data presented at the SITC Spring Scientific Meeting bolster our mechanistic understanding of PPARα blockade in cancer patients and reinforce a basis for the ongoing late-stage clinical development of TPST-1120,” said Sam Whiting, M.D., Ph.D., chief medical officer and head of R&D at Tempest.
  • Clinical response and biomarker findings support that inhibition of PPARα may be an effective therapeutic strategy for the treatment of cancer.
  • These findings complement positive data reported in October 2023 from a global randomized phase 1b/2 study of TPST-1120 in combination with atezolizumab and bevacizumab in first-line patients with advanced HCC.

Tractor Supply Raises Over $1 Million for FFA in Ninth Annual Grants for Growing Fundraiser

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화요일, 3월 26, 2024

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the results of its ninth annual Grants for Growing fundraiser to support FFA chapters across the country.

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  • Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the results of its ninth annual Grants for Growing fundraiser to support FFA chapters across the country.
  • “Tractor Supply is proud to support FFA’s transformative education programs that have such a profound impact on students nationwide,” said Kimberley Gardiner, chief marketing officer at Tractor Supply.
  • Tractor Supply has awarded 1,795 grants impacting over 182,000 students through Grants for Growing.
  • Tractor Supply also supports FFA through its annual T-shirt fundraiser to benefit Living to Serve, Alumni Legacy Grants, New Farmers of America Archives and Give the Gift of Blue programs.

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.315 Per Share

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월요일, 3월 11, 2024

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.315 per share.

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  • First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.315 per share.
  • Under the Plan, the Fund intends to pay a quarterly distribution in the amount of $0.315 per share.
  • This distribution will consist of net investment income earned by the Fund and return of capital and may also consist of net short-term realized capital gains.
  • The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity securities.