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T-Mobile Bringing New Stores and More 5G to Texas

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

“The announcement that T-Mobile has invested in locating retail stores this year in Texas, as well as its proposed investment in additional stores next year, is great news for Texas consumers and businesses.

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  • “The announcement that T-Mobile has invested in locating retail stores this year in Texas, as well as its proposed investment in additional stores next year, is great news for Texas consumers and businesses.
  • By installing more than 1,200 new cell sites and upgrading close to 2,000 existing sites with 5G wireless service, T-Mobile’s 5G network now covers 99% of people in Texas across approximately 198,385 square miles.
  • The network improvements in the state also helped T-Mobile launch 5G Home Internet in Texas, increasing access to the internet for residents and businesses .
  • Today, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is available to more than 45% of homes in Texas – that’s over 6 million households.

Enanta Pharmaceuticals Reports Financial Results for its Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Year Ended September 30, 2023, with Webcast and Conference Call Today at 4:30 p.m. ET

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Monday, November 20, 2023

(NASDAQ:ENTA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to creating small molecule drugs with an emphasis on treatments for viral infections, today reported financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2023.

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  • (NASDAQ:ENTA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to creating small molecule drugs with an emphasis on treatments for viral infections, today reported financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2023.
  • For the twelve months ended September 30, 2023, total revenue was $79.2 million compared to $86.2 million for the same period in 2022.
  • The decrease in the quarter and in year-over-year revenue is due to a decline in AbbVie’s sales of MAVYRET®/MAVIRET®.
  • Non-cash interest expense was $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and $5.1 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2023.

Groundbreaking Innovations Unveiled: Winners Announced for the AI3 Prize Competition

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Friday, November 17, 2023

After rigorous evaluation and live demonstrations at TEEX Disaster City®, two teams, CNA-riis and Engineering Dynamics, emerged as the 1st place winners of the AI3 Prize Competition.

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  • After rigorous evaluation and live demonstrations at TEEX Disaster City®, two teams, CNA-riis and Engineering Dynamics, emerged as the 1st place winners of the AI3 Prize Competition.
  • “Winning the AI3 competition is incredibly exciting and fills our CNA-RIIS team with motivation to face new challenges,” said CNA Research Analyst John Crissman.
  • The AI3 Prize Competition challenged contestants to develop a solution that would generate user-friendly real-time data visualizations by integrating information from IoT sensors and other known and unknown sources.
  • "We are proud of the collaborative spirit that has driven the success of the AI3 Prize Competition,” said Mojdeh Mahdavi, from US Ignite.

Thunderbird Entertainment Announces Amended and Restated Cooperation Agreement with Voss Capital

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an amended and restated cooperation agreement (the “A&R Cooperation Agreement”) with Voss Capital LLC and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Voss”), which together own approximately 13.1% of the outstanding common shares of Thunderbird.

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  • Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an amended and restated cooperation agreement (the “A&R Cooperation Agreement”) with Voss Capital LLC and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Voss”), which together own approximately 13.1% of the outstanding common shares of Thunderbird.
  • The A&R Cooperation Agreement amends and replaces the existing cooperation agreement between the Company and Voss, dated as of January 19, 2023, as amended January 27, 2023, in its entirety.
  • The A&R Cooperation Agreement also provides for the appointment of one additional independent director to be mutually agreed by the Company and Voss following the 2023 Annual Meeting.
  • Mr. Henderson has served as an analyst at Voss Capital, LLC, a fundamental research-driven, value-oriented hedge fund focused on special situations since 2015.

Rasmussen University Appoints Matthew Yale as Board Chairman and Welcomes Dr. Claire Zangerle to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS , Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University today announced changes to its Board of Directors, including the appointment of a new chairman and public member. Most notably, longtime chairman Dr. Henry S. Bienen has stepped down but will remain an integral part of the Board as a public member and chair of the Board's Academic Affairs Committee. Matthew Yale, who has been a public member of Rasmussen's Board since 2020, will assume the position of chairman effective immediately.   

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  • Matthew Yale, who has been a public member of Rasmussen's Board since 2020, will assume the position of chairman effective immediately.
  • "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Matthew on his appointment to chairman of Rasmussen University's Board of Directors," said Dr. Bienen.
  • Rasmussen University is also excited to welcome Dr. Claire Zangerle, principal at CMZ Strategies, LLC, to its Board of Directors, further enriching the diverse perspectives on the Board.
  • Matthew Yale, newly appointed board chairman, expressed his enthusiasm about Dr. Zangerle's addition to the Board, saying, "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Claire Zangerle to Rasmussen University's Board of Directors.

EOG Resources Announces Key Officer Promotions

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) today announced that Jeffrey R. "Jeff" Leitzell has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective December 18, 2023. Lloyd W. "Billy" Helms, Jr., currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will continue serving as President. EOG also announced that Ann D. Janssen will be promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2024, and that Laura B. Distefano, Vice President, Accounting, will succeed Ann as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EOG Resources, Inc. ( EOG ) today announced that Jeffrey R. "Jeff" Leitzell has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective December 18, 2023.
  • EOG also announced that Ann D. Janssen will be promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2024, and that Laura B. Distefano, Vice President, Accounting, will succeed Ann as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.
  • Tim has served as EOG's principal financial officer since 2007 following a successful career leading the finance, accounting, and land administration functions at EOG.
  • "The promotions announced today highlight EOG's deep bench of high-caliber leadership," said Ezra Y. Yacob, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

New Trends in Veterinary Medicine for 2024 Include Groundbreaking Treatments for America's Most Popular Pets: Cats, Frenchies and Bearded Dragons

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Breakthrough drugs that can save the lives of thousands of diabetic cats, new approaches to help veterinarians and pet owners recognize and treat illnesses unique to French bulldogs, and how to better care for bearded dragons, America's most popular pet reptile, are just a sample of the more than 800 continuing education sessions that will be offered at the 41st annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX). Presented by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), VMX is the largest global veterinary conference and sets the direction each year for the $104 billion animal health industry. This forum for the latest advances and innovations in animal health will be held January 13 -17, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

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  • This forum for the latest advances and innovations in animal health will be held January 13 -17, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
  • "The global conference attracts the most distinguished veterinary leaders who will share and teach exciting breakthroughs taking place today across the industry.
  • VMX 2024 will look at new medications, many designed specifically for animals, and how technology is transforming how we diagnose and treat animals.
  • It's a very exciting and promising time to be in veterinary medicine."

Do Consumers Support Farms with Beginning and Female Farmers?

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Between 2013 and 2017, farms managed by beginning farmers in the U.S. only accounted for 17 percent of all farms and 8 percent of total agricultural production, those numbers keep decreasing, unfortunately. The average net worth of beginning farm households is about half the size of established operations, and the average farm size of women-operated farms is half that of their male counterparts.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Between 2013 and 2017, farms managed by beginning farmers in the U.S. only accounted for 17 percent of all farms and 8 percent of total agricultural production, those numbers keep decreasing, unfortunately.
  • The average net worth of beginning farm households is about half the size of established operations, and the average farm size of women-operated farms is half that of their male counterparts.
  • In the new study " Do Consumers Support Beginning and Female Farmers?
  • Having strong consumer support for beginning farmers could be the catalyst for farming interest, profitability, and competitiveness, especially for new, female, and minority farmers.

WALK-ON'S SPORTS BISTREAUX APPOINTS LAURIE CURTIS AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux , the award-winning restaurant and sports bar brand, is excited to announce Laurie Curtis as the brand's new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux , the award-winning restaurant and sports bar brand, is excited to announce Laurie Curtis as the brand's new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • As the CMO, Curtis brings a wealth of experience to drive strategic marketing initiatives, enhance brand visibility, and contribute to the overall success of the company.
  • "With Laurie at the helm of our marketing efforts, we are confident she will elevate our brand and help redefine the sports dining experience."
  • Curtis comes to Walk-On's with over 25 years of marketing experience.

Vinyl Sustainability Council Presents 2023 Social Impact Award to OxyChem

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) proudly announced OxyChem as the recipient of the 2023 Social Impact Award for their efforts to help community school districts reduce energy consumption through Department of Energy Better Plants Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) program.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) proudly announced OxyChem as the recipient of the 2023 Social Impact Award for their efforts to help community school districts reduce energy consumption through Department of Energy Better Plants Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) program.
  • The IACs are made up of graduate students from local universities that perform energy audits on facilities around the United States.
  • The Vinyl Sustainability Council's Social Impact Award recognizes the efforts of a VSC member that has demonstrated a strong commitment to community well-being and longevity.
  • This annual award acknowledges an outstanding project or program that addresses a social concern using a company's resources to have a positive impact.