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MindBridge delivers another major update to its leading audit and financial risk analytics platform

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MindBridge, the leader in cloud-first AI financial risk discovery and anomaly detection, today announced its third major release of 2022.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MindBridge, the leader in cloud-first AI financial risk discovery and anomaly detection, today announced its third major release of 2022.
  • MindBridge has enhanced the clarity and explainability of its proprietary financial Expert Score control point, enabling faster, more targeted responses to identified entries and transactions.
  • MindBridge continues toexpand its financial risk-identification capabilities to provide clients with leading AI technology for stronger financial oversight.
  • MindBridge is a global leader in financial risk discovery and anomaly detection that helps financial professionals access better ways of working by identifying, surfacing, and analyzing risk across broad financial datasets.

BET99 Signs Agreement with Genius Sports to Live Stream NFL Games in Canada

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -Canadian-based premium online sports betting and casino platform BET99 isexcited to announce that it has signed a licensing agreement with Genius Sports Limited ("Genius Sports") to distribute live video streams of NFL matches to their customers in Canada.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -Canadian-based premium online sports betting and casino platform BET99 isexcited to announce that it has signed a licensing agreement with Genius Sports Limited ("Genius Sports") to distribute live video streams of NFL matches to their customers in Canada.
  • "Offering live streaming of all NFL games through BET99 is a fantastic development for our Canadian players," said Jared Beber, CEO of BET99.
  • "We're always looking for new opportunities to engage and entertain our customers, and this new agreement will allow BET99 players to connect in even more ways with integrated watch and bet functionality."
  • Under the agreement, BET99 will now provide low-latency feeds for all regular and post-season NFL games to its customers in Canada, through its relationship with Genius Sports, the exclusive distributor of official NFL data and live video streams to sportsbooks.

A-Gas Further Expands its Technology to Provide Market-Leading Recovery and Reclamation Services

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Through the utilization of existing products, we can minimize waste, extend product lifecycles, limit emissions, and provide more circular economy solutions to our customers.

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  • Through the utilization of existing products, we can minimize waste, extend product lifecycles, limit emissions, and provide more circular economy solutions to our customers.
  • The new separation equipment and AHRI lab will enable the reclamation of mixed refrigerants received from customers across the US.
  • Taylor Ferranti, Commercial Vice President of Refrigerant Management at A-Gas, noted, This technology continues to push forward responsible lifecycle refrigerant management.
  • Our Rapid Recovery network can continue to safely recover refrigerant while our reclamation processes bring that material to AHRI-700 grade for future use.

BET99 Signs International Soccer Superstar and Canadian National Team Supporter Sebastian Giovinco as Official Ambassador

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

BET99 and Giovinco will launch the partnership on Instagram with a number of celebratory fan giveaways, including signed soccer balls and merchandise.

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  • BET99 and Giovinco will launch the partnership on Instagram with a number of celebratory fan giveaways, including signed soccer balls and merchandise.
  • Giovinco will also host an Instagram Live appearance with BET99 and provide picks and predictions for upcoming World Cup games.
  • Giovinco will join the BET99 SOCCER HOUSE watch party on November 27, 2022 at local Toronto sports pub, The Firkin on Bay Street, where Giovinco will lead supporters of Team Canada in cheering on the team's second World Cup match.
  • "We're thrilled to have drafted Sebastian to the BET99 team," said Jared Beber, CEO of BET99.

Severely Stressful Events Worsen Symptoms of Long COVID

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

"Therapies that lessen the trauma of the most stress-inducing life events need to be a central part of treatment for long COVID, with more research needed to validate the best approaches."

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  • "Therapies that lessen the trauma of the most stress-inducing life events need to be a central part of treatment for long COVID, with more research needed to validate the best approaches."
  • Because there is no current biological definition long COVID, many studies lump disparate symptoms into what is currently a blanket diagnosis, and without an assessment of clinical relevance, says Frontera.
  • The most severely affected patients had higher rates of disability, worse measures of anxiety, depression, fatigue and sleep disorders.
  • The Brookings Institution estimated in August 2022 that roughly 16 million working-age Americans (aged 18 to 65) have long COVID, out of which 2 to 4 million are out of work due to long COVID.

Turquoise Hill Board of Directors Continues to Unanimously Recommend that Minority Shareholders Vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution to Receive C$43.00 per share in Cash; a 67% Premium

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

These equity issuances could not only be dilutive to minority shareholders, but they draw attention to another important consideration.

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  • These equity issuances could not only be dilutive to minority shareholders, but they draw attention to another important consideration.
  • ISS ultimately determined that the discount to NAV implicit in the Rio Tinto offer price outweighed the downside risks that shareholders could face in rejecting the Arrangement.
  • The Special Committee, as did ISS, recognize that different shareholders have different risk tolerances and different outlooks on various factors.
  • The Boards recommendation that minority shareholders vote FOR the transaction has been supported by two proxy advisory firms, Egan-Jones Proxy Services and Glass Lewis.

XRSPACE Partners With Meta and TAICCA Enabling World's First Thousand-Year Matsu Religion Into the Metaverse

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Friday, September 23, 2022

TAIPEI, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XRSPACE announces its partnership with Meta and Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) in recreating the famous Matsu religion hub - Beigang Chaotian Temple in the metaverse, establishing the world's first Matsu metaverse. Followers around the world will be able to engage in certified Matsu rituals such as Guangming Lights, Moon Block Divination, Fortune-Changing Bells, and Fortune Poem Readings wherever they are. In addition to rituals, the excitement Matsu metaverse also brings is the plan to host many cultural expos and entertainment events. The full experience will launch on October 4th, starting with artists and creators to participate in the "People's Matsu Art Contest," with more local talents and performers lined up for a massive collaboration within the metaverse.

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  • TAIPEI, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XRSPACE announces its partnership with Meta and Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) in recreating the famous Matsu religion hub - Beigang Chaotian Temple in the metaverse, establishing the world's first Matsu metaverse.
  • Accessible through smartphones, tablets and the Meta Quest 2 VR headsets, the Beigang Chaotian Temple metaverse will always be available to the global audience.
  • By partnering with MaideaX, XRSPACE will continue to provide unique metaverse services in collaboration with iconic cultural IPs.
  • XRSPACE is excited to partner with Meta, TAICCA, and Beigang Chaotian Temple to realize the Taiwan Cultural Metaverse.

Hudson Technologies Applauds the U.S. Senate Ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

On October 15, 2016, nearly 200 countries agreed to an amendment to the Montreal Protocol to include the phase down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) compounds by 85% by 2047.

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  • On October 15, 2016, nearly 200 countries agreed to an amendment to the Montreal Protocol to include the phase down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) compounds by 85% by 2047.
  • The President of the United States transmitted the Kigali Amendment to the U.S. Senate for its advice and consent on November 16, 2021 and, as ratified yesterday, the Kigali Amendment is now the fifth ratified amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
  • Brian F. Coleman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Technologies commented,We support the ratification of the Kigali Amendment, which, among other initiatives, sets a timeline for the phaseout of HFCs, currently the most commonly used refrigerants.
  • As a result of the ratification of the Kigali Amendment, US businesses, including Hudson Technologies, have an opportunity to market their proprietary expertise to help solve the environmental impacts associated with HFC refrigerants.

Chemours Commends the U.S. Senate for Ratification of the Kigali Amendment

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

The Chemours Company (Chemours) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, commends the U.S. Senate for ratifying the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.

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  • The Chemours Company (Chemours) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, commends the U.S. Senate for ratifying the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
  • In addition, the U.S. ratification of the Kigali Amendment will extend the benefits of the AIM Act, which Chemours has endorsed , further advancing sustainability initiatives as well as providing competitive advantages for U.S. companies and products in the global marketplace.
  • Chemours is dedicated to helping the industries and communities we serve navigate regulatory and market changes in ways that best support their businesses and lives.
  • Chemours assumes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as required by law.

RIGGED Wins Best Original Music Recognition at the San Diego Movie Awards

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

RIGGED has been awarded Honorable Mention Best Original Music by the San Diego Movie Awards , the independent festival that honors films and filmmakers across the globe, recognizing each type of artist involved in the filmmaking process.

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  • RIGGED has been awarded Honorable Mention Best Original Music by the San Diego Movie Awards , the independent festival that honors films and filmmakers across the globe, recognizing each type of artist involved in the filmmaking process.
  • This award follows RIGGEDs recent win for Best Short Documentary at the Septimius Awards held in Amsterdam earlier this year.
  • RIGGEDs recognition in the Best Original Music category is for Music Composer Garrett Wolfston , a professional music and film score composer whose original compositions are featured throughout the documentary.
  • Thanks to the San Diego Movie Awards for their recognition of the RIGGED musical score, said Mr. Wolfston.