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BCBSTX, Texas Pediatric Society offer trainings for providers, improving health outcomes for Texas women, children

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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RICHARDSON, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and the Texas Pediatric Society are partnering to enhance maternal and infant health in Texas.

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and the Texas Pediatric Society are partnering to enhance maternal and infant health in Texas.
  • Through BCBSTX's Special Beginnings initiative , they will offer training and resources to primary care providers and pediatricians.
  • Supported by a BCBSTX grant, TPS is launching an advisory committee for the new Clinical Series Program to develop pediatric healthcare resources for maternal and infant health, including videos and webinars.
  • In order to manage these cases, primary care pediatricians need access to specialized resources, education and support," said Dr. Alice Gong, President of the Texas Pediatric Society.

Freddy's launches new Kids Meals featuring mascot FredHead and Friends

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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WICHITA, Kan., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® is thrilled to announce the launch of its exciting new Kids Meals featuring a delightful cast of characters led by its new lovable mascot, FredHead.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® is thrilled to announce the launch of its exciting new Kids Meals featuring a delightful cast of characters led by its new lovable mascot, FredHead.
  • Freddy's Kids Meals come complete with a delicious selection of kid-friendly options: Single Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, or Chicken Tenders, with a side choice of shoestring fries or applesauce.
  • Kids Sweet Treats are also a new addition to Freddy's Kids Menu.
  • We are delighted to introduce the world of FredHead and his friends through our craveable meals and fun-filled toys."

Simmons Bank Further Expands Its Presence in the Southern Dallas area with the Opening of West Illinois Branch

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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DALLAS, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank hosted a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the latest Dallas-Fort Worth financial center located at 2498 W. Illinois Ave. Simmons Bank operates 24 full-service branches in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

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  • DALLAS, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank hosted a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the latest Dallas-Fort Worth financial center located at 2498 W. Illinois Ave. Simmons Bank operates 24 full-service branches in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
  • "With the addition of this new branch in southern Dallas, Simmons Bank is continuing to deepen our commitment to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area," said Laura Condley, community regional executive, for Simmons Bank.
  • In 2023, Simmons Bank was recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best Midsize Employer" and among the "World's Best Banks" for the fourth consecutive year.
  • In 2022, Simmons Bank was named to Forbes' list of "America's Best Banks" for the second consecutive year.

New Save Manatees Postage Stamp to be Issued on Manatee Appreciation Day

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Postal Service will commemorate the new Save Manatees postage stamp on Manatee Appreciation Day.

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  • Postal Service will commemorate the new Save Manatees postage stamp on Manatee Appreciation Day.
  • Manatees inhabit Florida's inland waterways and warm areas of the coastal Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
  • Every day, a West Indian manatee eats up to 10 percent of its weight in aquatic plants.
  • Speakers from the Postal Service and the conservation community will discuss the new postage stamp and manatee conservation efforts.

John Deere Announces Major Product Launch at Commodity Classic

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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MOLINE, Ill., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, John Deere (NYSE: DE) continued its legacy of delivering high-quality, customer-focused solutions with one of its largest product launches in the company's 187-year history.

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  • MOLINE, Ill., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, John Deere (NYSE: DE) continued its legacy of delivering high-quality, customer-focused solutions with one of its largest product launches in the company's 187-year history.
  • "These products are the direct result of developing solutions in response to our customers' needs," said Cory Reed, President of the Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division for Production & Precision Agriculture.
  • "With the combination of these new products, our existing portfolio of equipment and technology solutions, and our world-class network of dealers, John Deere customers are well positioned to be among the most productive, profitable, and sustainable in the world."
  • Separately, John Deere issued four press releases announcing new Model Year 2025 products, which can be accessed in our newsroom at deere.com/news.

National Press Club Rebukes Mexican President for Aggression Toward Journalist

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on acts of intimidation and threatening behavior by President Obrador of Mexico against NY Times reporter Natalie Kitroeff.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on acts of intimidation and threatening behavior by President Obrador of Mexico against NY Times reporter Natalie Kitroeff.
  • If any harm comes to Ms. Kitroeff from this incident, the National Press Club will insist on a full measure of justice in this case.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.
  • The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged, global citizenry through an independent and free press.

Celebrating a 'Transformative Figure in Sports and Leadership'

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Saturday, February 24, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Wooden's extraordinary and enduring contributions to college basketball and the athletic community worldwide were lauded during the Postal Service's dedication ceremony for the new stamp in his honor at UCLA.

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  • "In dedicating this stamp, the United States Postal Service honors not just a legendary coach, but a transformative figure in sports and leadership."
  • The event was held outdoors at the East Plaza of Pauley Pavilion, an arena located on the campus of UCLA.
  • Jamaal "Silk" Wilkes -- a three-time NBA All-Star who played for Wooden's Bruins for two championship seasons – was master of ceremonies.
  • Wooden was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in 2003 by President George W. Bush.

Fla.'s Housing Market: Median Prices, New Listings Increase in Jan.

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida's housing market started 2024 with higher median prices, more new listings, more inventory (active listings) and median prices in January compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®' latest housing data.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida's housing market started 2024 with higher median prices, more new listings, more inventory (active listings) and median prices in January compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®' latest housing data.
  • "It looks like mortgage rates may be starting to ease, and if that continues, we should see more pent-up demand translate into closed home sales."
  • The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.
  • "New listings of single-family homes were up 16.7% year over year, while new listings of townhouses and condos were up by 31.4%.

NASA Invites Media to First Astronaut Launch Aboard Boeing's Starliner

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will launch aboard Starliner on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket and dock at the orbiting laboratory, where they will stay for up to two weeks.

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  • NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will launch aboard Starliner on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket and dock at the orbiting laboratory, where they will stay for up to two weeks.
  • Liftoff is currently targeted for mid-April 2024 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
  • The mission will test the end-to-end capabilities of the Starliner system, including launch, docking, and return to Earth in the desert of the western United States.
  • Following a successful mission, NASA will begin the final process of certifying Starliner and systems for crewed missions to the space station.

Philip Crawley honoured with CJF Lifetime Achievement Award

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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CJF Board Chair Kathy English, who chaired the Lifetime Achievement Award jury, enumerates the many reasons Crawley was chosen: "His inspiring leadership, steadfast stewardship and outstanding successes guided Canada's national newspaper -- and our nation's news wire service -- through one of the most turbulent eras in global media. His commitment to journalistic excellence and business success in Canada is simply unrivaled."

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  • TORONTO , Feb. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation's (CJF) Lifetime Achievement Award this year goes to Phillip Crawley in recognition of his inspiring leadership at the helm of one of Canada's flagship newspapers and for his commitment to journalistic excellence and business success in Canada.
  • CJF Board Chair Kathy English, who chaired the Lifetime Achievement Award jury, enumerates the many reasons Crawley was chosen: "His inspiring leadership, steadfast stewardship and outstanding successes guided Canada's national newspaper -- and our nation's news wire service -- through one of the most turbulent eras in global media.
  • The CJF Lifetime Achievement Award this year goes to Phillip Crawley.
  • Crawley will be honoured at the CJF Awards ceremony on June 12 at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto.