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Reminder: If you purchased FEI or TRIBE tokens in the Genesis Event between March 31, 2021 and April 3, 2021, a class action settlement may affect your rights.

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Monday, August 7, 2023

COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpluris Inc. reminds purchasers of FEI or TRIBE tokens that a settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit concerning the sale of "FEI" or "TRIBE" tokens through the Fei Protocol in an initial sale conducted between March 31, 2021 and April 3, 2021, called the "Genesis Event." The settlement will provide $17,850,000.00 to pay claims to persons and entities who purchased FEI or TRIBE tokens in the Genesis Event. If you qualify, you can submit a Proof of Claim form to get your share of the settlement, exclude yourself from the settlement to retain your right to sue, or object to the settlement. The amount of your claim could be substantial.

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  • The settlement will provide $17,850,000.00 to pay claims to persons and entities who purchased FEI or TRIBE tokens in the Genesis Event.
  • Before any money is paid, the Court will have a hearing to decide whether to approve the settlement.
  • The lawsuit claims that the sale of FEI and TRIBE tokens in the Genesis Event was a sale of unregistered securities.
  • The plaintiff claims that this entitles persons who purchased FEI and TRIBE tokens directly from the Fei Protocol in the Genesis Event to get compensation.

ANDREA COPE, CPA, APPOINTED CHAIR OF CalCPA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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Friday, August 4, 2023

BURLINGAME, Calif., Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrea Cope, CPA, was installed as the 2023-24 chair of the CalCPA Education Foundation during CalCPA's Annual Members' Business Meeting.

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  • BURLINGAME, Calif., Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrea Cope, CPA, was installed as the 2023-24 chair of the CalCPA Education Foundation during CalCPA's Annual Members' Business Meeting.
  • During her term, Cope will focus her efforts on upskilling mid-career members and creating "Super Fans" with Education Foundation offerings.
  • "I'm thrilled to be chair of the Education Foundation so I can help our members and customers be what they strive to be."
  • "Andrea has a legacy of service to her firm and CalCPA, and I look forward to her passion for the profession to lead the CalCPA Education Foundation and help us achieve our goals."

The ONE Group Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (“The ONE Group” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STKS) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (“The ONE Group” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STKS) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • Total GAAP revenues increased $2.3 million, or 2.8%, to $83.4 million in the second quarter of 2023 from $81.1 million in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Total owned restaurant net revenues increased $3.0 million, or 3.9%, to $79.9 million in the second quarter of 2023 from $76.9 million in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA** decreased $1.8 million, or 17.6%, to $8.5 million in the second quarter of 2023 from $10.4 million in the second quarter of 2022.

Ovarian Cancer: New Biological Markers Found That May Predict Which Patients Won't Respond to Chemotherapy

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Using a novel proteogenomic strategy and a variety of machine learning tools, investigators from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and colleagues have identified a 64-protein signature that may predict a subset of ovarian cancer patients who are unlikely to respond to chemotherapy.

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  • The multicenter study, published online August 3 in Cell, reports on a pioneering analysis of chemo-refractoriness in high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC).
  • The multicenter study, published online August 3 in Cell [DOI#: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.07.004], reports on a pioneering analysis of chemo-refractoriness in high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC).
  • Currently, there's no way to distinguish refractory cases (who never respond to chemotherapy), leading some patients to unnecessarily experience the adverse effects of platinum-based chemotherapy without the benefits.
  • The investigators studied 242 tumors samples collected from HGSOC patients comprising both chemo-refractory and chemo-responsive individuals before they received chemotherapy.

San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium Publishes Study Evaluating a Collaborative Model for Reducing Inequities in Access to Cancer Prevention.

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium (SFCCC), a partnership of nonprofit health centers that provides leadership and fosters innovation to improve community health, is pleased to announce the publication of a study analyzing its collaboration with the San Francisco Cancer Initiative (SF CAN) to increase colorectal cancer screening among patients served by community clinics.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium (SFCCC), a partnership of nonprofit health centers that provides leadership and fosters innovation to improve community health, is pleased to announce the publication of a study analyzing its collaboration with the San Francisco Cancer Initiative (SF CAN) to increase colorectal cancer screening among patients served by community clinics.
  • SF CAN, a UCSF-affiliated organization dedicated to reducing inequities in access to cancer prevention, has been providing technical assistance and resources focused on colorectal cancer screening to several of SFCCC's 12 member clinics since 2018.
  • The study's findings indicate that SF CAN's support was viewed as highly beneficial in engaging clinic staff in implementing screening activities.
  • SFCCC is pleased to have the success of this collaborative model recognized and would welcome similar partnerships in the future.

Movano Health Achieves Major Milestone with First FDA Filing for Evie Ring's Pulse Oximeter

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

PLEASANTON, Calif. , Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Movano Health (Nasdaq: MOVE), a purpose-driven healthcare solutions company at the intersection of medical and consumer devices and makers of the Evie Ring, announced that it has submitted a 510(k) premarket notification to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Company's first commercial product, the Evie Ring. The submission has passed the first milestone of the review process, an initial review for completeness, and is now under full review by the FDA.

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  • The submission has passed the first milestone of the review process, an initial review for completeness, and is now under full review by the FDA.
  • One of the most critical components of the FDA submission is the ring's clinical performance.
  • In Q4 2022, Movano Health completed a successful pivotal hypoxia trial with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to assess the accuracy of Evie's blood oxygen saturation (SpO2).
  • This first submission to the FDA marks a momentous milestone for our team and sets the stage for future FDA filings," said John Mastrototaro, CEO of Movano Health.

MCR Acquires Two Hotels in the Grand Canyon State

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Monday, July 31, 2023

MCR — the country’s 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator — has acquired two hotels in Phoenix, Arizona.

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  • MCR — the country’s 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator — has acquired two hotels in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • The 169-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Scottsdale - Old Town and the 121-room Hampton Inn by Hilton Phoenix-Biltmore are located in prime, high-barrier-to-entry submarkets in one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. With the acquisition of these hotels, MCR has nine hotels in the Grand Canyon State.
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    The Hampton Inn by Hilton Phoenix-Biltmore.
  • You can stay productive at the hotel’s well-equipped business center or host a corporate gathering in one of several meeting rooms.

Wonderbird Spirits Expands Distillery + Overall Brand

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

DALLAS, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wonderbird Spirits , the beloved gin distillery out of Taylor, MS is expanding their distillery as well as their brand.

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  • DALLAS, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wonderbird Spirits , the beloved gin distillery out of Taylor, MS is expanding their distillery as well as their brand.
  • Wonderbird Spirits desired to put Mississippi on the map for something they weren't known for - gin.
  • After experiencing tremendous success in the Georgia market, Wonderbird has taken flight in Texas, South Carolina and Tennessee.
  • Wonderbird also proudly hangs their hat on the recognition they received in Garden & Gun Made in the South awards in 2021, taking both drink and overall winner with their No.

Law Firm of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard Sues San Francisco Unified School District over Childhood Sexual Abuse Claim

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The law firm of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard is announcing the filing of a childhood sexual abuse lawsuit against the San Francisco Unified School District.

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  • The law firm of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard is announcing the filing of a childhood sexual abuse lawsuit against the San Francisco Unified School District.
  • The lawsuit alleges that former Lowell High School teacher and counselor Harlan Edelman was not properly supervised, resulting in the sexual abuse of a student identified as John Doe.
  • Following his tenure at Lowell High School, Edelman went on to teach at the SFUSD Academy of Arts and Sciences and was an employee of San Francisco Unified School District until his resignation in September of 2013.
  • The law firm of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard is encouraging those with information about Edelman to call the law firm at 408-289-1417.

Nation's Finest Welcomes Three New Veterans to National Board of Directors

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Monday, July 24, 2023

SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nation's Finest, a national organization that serves Veterans, is pleased to announce it has added three new Veterans to its National Board of Directors.

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  • SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nation's Finest, a national organization that serves Veterans, is pleased to announce it has added three new Veterans to its National Board of Directors.
  • In making the announcement, Nation's Finest CEO Chris Johnson said, "Nation's Finest is thrilled to introduce three highly accomplished U.S. veterans who have joined our Board of Directors.
  • "We are incredibly honored and excited to welcome these three outstanding veterans to our Board of Directors," said Philip Williams, Board Chair.
  • The governing Board of Directors at Nation's Finest currently has 13 Directors from various backgrounds, 11 of whom are veterans.