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23andMe Launches New Genetic Reports on Common Forms of Cancer

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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The reports are based on statistical models known as polygenic risk scores (PRS), developed by 23andMe through its proprietary research database.

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  • The reports are based on statistical models known as polygenic risk scores (PRS), developed by 23andMe through its proprietary research database.
  • Availability of the breast cancer and prostate cancer PRS reports is based on self-reported birth sex.
  • The PRS models on which the new 23andMe reports are based were developed using the 23andMe database, and further validated using an external database.
  • To learn more about the new 23andMe PRS reports on cancer, and becoming a 23andMe+ Premium member, visit https://www.23andme.com/membership/ .

U.S. Worker Confidence Index™ Reached Highest Level Ever in Q4 2023

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After nine months of decline, the U.S. Worker Confidence Index™ (WCI) not only saw an increase in Q4 2023 but reached its highest level ever in the nearly 10-year history of the survey.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After nine months of decline, the U.S. Worker Confidence Index™ (WCI) not only saw an increase in Q4 2023 but reached its highest level ever in the nearly 10-year history of the survey.
  • A more positive perspective shows that the Index is still 10.9 points higher in Q4 2023 than it was in Q4 2022.
  • Workers aged 25–34 held the highest level of confidence, with nearly half (43.5%) anticipating a promotion.
  • Workers aged 35–44 had the highest level of trust, as 61.5% said they trusted their leadership.

New England UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala to Celebrate UNCF’s 80th Anniversary

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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BOSTON, MA, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2024.

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  • BOSTON, MA, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2024.
  • As a major event during a year-long celebration, UNCF will host its annual New England “A Mind Is…” Gala on Thursday, March 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Seaport Hotel Boston.
  • The New England “A Mind Is…” Gala will recognize outstanding partners who help the organization effectuate this mission.
  • Events like our New England ‘A Mind Is…’ Gala help us do just that,” said Lomax.

Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation Launches, Vows to Bring 600 Minority & Women Pilots into Aviation Industry Annually

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation launched today during Black History Month with the goal of bringing 600 minority and women pilots per year into the aviation industry.

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  • HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation launched today during Black History Month with the goal of bringing 600 minority and women pilots per year into the aviation industry.
  • By educating, inspiring and funding minority teens in aviation careers, the Foundation is poised to drive generational change by breaking the cycle of lack of advancement opportunities, and to help alleviate the significant pilot shortage in the United States.
  • Given that less than 3 percent of all airline pilots are Black, and less that 1 percent are women, the need for diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) programs like the Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation has never been greater.
  • Mr. Kelly will become one of a small group of African Americans to receive the distinguished award during the LVFA’s grand opening ceremony.

New CEO of Las Vegas Flight Academy (LVFA) awarded FAA’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award during Feb. 24 Grand Re-Opening Celebration

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ronald E. Kelly, the new CEO the Las Vegas Flight Academy (LVFA), has been awarded with the distinguished Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award given by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in recognition of 50 years of safe flying. Mr. Kelly becomes one of a small group of African Americans to receive the distinguished award during the LVFA’s grand opening ceremony, appropriately held during the nation’s celebration of Black History Month.   

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  • HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ronald E. Kelly, the new CEO the Las Vegas Flight Academy (LVFA), has been awarded with the distinguished Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award given by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in recognition of 50 years of safe flying.
  • Mr. Kelly began flying sailplanes in Southern California at age 14 and later earned his private pilot’s license.
  • In 2020, Kelly bought out the assets of Pan Am’s Las Vegas operation which then became Las Vegas Flight Academy.
  • Youth who are served by the Foundation will be trained at Flight Ventures Aviation Academy in Murrieta, CA, owned by Mr. Kelly, and Chris and Danni Haug.

WW International, Inc. Announces Upcoming Oprah Winfrey Board Transition

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WW) (“WeightWatchers,” “WW,” or “the Company”) announced today that Director Oprah Winfrey has decided not to stand for re-election at the Company’s upcoming annual meeting of shareholders to be held in May 2024. Ms. Winfrey has served on the Company’s Board of Directors since 2015.  

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WW) (“WeightWatchers,” “WW,” or “the Company”) announced today that Director Oprah Winfrey has decided not to stand for re-election at the Company’s upcoming annual meeting of shareholders to be held in May 2024.
  • Ms. Winfrey has served on the Company’s Board of Directors since 2015.
  • In addition, Ms. Winfrey intends to donate the proceeds from any future exercises of her WW stock options to NMAAHC.
  • What I know for sure, we will dearly miss her presence on the Board,” said Thilo Semmelbauer, Chairman of the Board.

“A Mind Is…”® New York Gala to Celebrate UNCF’s 80th Anniversary

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
  • The New York “A Mind Is…”® Gala will recognize outstanding partners who help the organization effectuate this mission.
  • Proceeds from the gala will support UNCF-member HBCUs and college students from across New York and the United States.
  • Events like our ‘A Mind Is…’ New York Gala help us do just that,” said Lomax.

The Financial Services Innovation Coalition (FSIC) Launches its Minority Policy Priority Task Force

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The formation of the Minority Policy Priority Task Force (MPPTF) by the Financial Services Innovation Coalition (FSIC) marks a strategic move towards empowering African American and other minority groups in the political arena.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The formation of the Minority Policy Priority Task Force (MPPTF) by the Financial Services Innovation Coalition (FSIC) marks a strategic move towards empowering African American and other minority groups in the political arena.
  • Peter J. Spann, Co-Chair of the Minority Policy Priority Task Force.
  • "We're here to reclaim our power in policymaking, to ensure our communities' needs lead the conversation, not follow it," stated Brad Anderson, Co-chair of the Minority Policy Priority Task Force.
  • FSIC believes that with improved economic opportunities in minority and underserved communities, the economy will improve significantly and benefit ALL Americans.

Promising Pathways to Simplified Alzheimer's Diagnosis Unveiled in Groundbreaking Study

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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These findings will enhance the field’s ability to provide a more economical, timely, and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and speed enrollment into clinical trials.

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  • These findings will enhance the field’s ability to provide a more economical, timely, and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and speed enrollment into clinical trials.
  • GAP is proud that we succeeded in ensuring that the participants in this study reflected the diverse underrepresented populations afflicted with dementia.
  • With the recent approval of disease-modifying Alzheimer’s treatments, there is a growing need to simplify and accelerate an accurate diagnosis.
  • Dr. Richard Mohs observed that “This paper moves the field ahead in simplifying the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

Eminence Rise Media Celebrates Black History Month by Remembering the Iconic Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat through His Masterpiece '200 Yen'

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Saturday, February 24, 2024
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.

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  • Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
  • The week-long event officially became Black History Month in 1976 when U.S. president Gerald Ford extended the recognition to "honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history."
  • Black History Month has been celebrated in the United States every February since.
  • Among the many notable figures often spotlighted during Black History Month, one of them is Jean-Michel Basquiat.