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Utah Virtual Academy Honors 198 graduates at Commencement

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Utah Virtual Academy (UTVA) honored 198 senior graduates from more than 75 cities and towns throughout Utah during commencement exercises Tuesday.

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  • Utah Virtual Academy (UTVA) honored 198 senior graduates from more than 75 cities and towns throughout Utah during commencement exercises Tuesday.
  • In fact, more than 80 members of the class are honor or high honor students.”
    The commencement keynote speaker was Representative Candice B. Pierucci (R-Riverton/Herriman) of the Utah House of Representatives.
  • “I would like to wish a big congratulations to the 2023 graduating class of the Utah Virtual Academy!” said Pierucci.
  • “We are so proud to send our graduates out into the world to accomplish everything they set out to do.”

WEST ELM DEBUTS EXCLUSIVE HOME COLLECTION WITH LIFESTYLE BRAND, RHODE

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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The new collaboration celebrates color throughout all 40-pieces of the collection while embracing layered prints and vintage detail.

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  • The new collaboration celebrates color throughout all 40-pieces of the collection while embracing layered prints and vintage detail.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230531005700/en/
    RHODE + West Elm (Photo: Williams Sonoma)
    Founded in 2014 by former college roommates and best friends Phoebe Vickers and Purna Khatau, RHODE is a lifestyle brand that designs for good times, big adventures and a vibrant life.
  • It was such an incredible process to collaborate with West Elm and bring our signature prints to life with their team.”
    Echoing the sentiment, Co-founder Phoebe Vickers added, “In working with West Elm, we truly went back to our origins.
  • We included a few of our signature prints—bringing the DNA of RHODE to a new medium, which has been incredibly exciting."

Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience Opens at the Connecticut Convention Center on August 11, 2023, to Commemorate the Centennial of the Tomb’s Discovery

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Commemorating the historic discovery of King Tut’s tomb 100 years ago, the experience brings the National Geographic archives to life through a beautifully constructed and thoroughly informative exhibition.

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  • Commemorating the historic discovery of King Tut’s tomb 100 years ago, the experience brings the National Geographic archives to life through a beautifully constructed and thoroughly informative exhibition.
  • Beyond King Tut goes beyond a traditional artifact display to fascinate guests—while ensuring that the artifacts from King Tut’s tomb remain in their country of origin.
  • “Beyond King Tut is a ground-breaking immersive experience that presents historical facts and a fascinating story.
  • “Visitors are captivated as they journey through the story of a young boy who became King.

Phoenix Holdings Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2023

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Phoenix Holdings Ltd., a leading Israel-based diversified financial, insurance, and investment group (TASE: PHOE) (“Phoenix,” the “Group,” or the “Company”), today reported its results for the first quarter of 2023.

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  • Phoenix Holdings Ltd., a leading Israel-based diversified financial, insurance, and investment group (TASE: PHOE) (“Phoenix,” the “Group,” or the “Company”), today reported its results for the first quarter of 2023.
  • As of March 31, 2023, equity amounted to 10 billion NIS after distributing dividends of 177 million NIS with respects to 2022 profits.
  • The Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd. (“Phoenix Insurance”) published an updated Solvency ratio of 211% with transitional measures and 149% without transitional measures as of December 31, 2022.
  • The total pre-tax profit for Q1 2023 was 28 million NIS, compared to NIS 12 million in the corresponding period last year.

ARTEX MTF AG : Francis Bacon to be the First Artist Traded on ARTEX

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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ARTEX MTF AG (“ARTEX MTF” ― www.artex-stockexchange.com ) announces that the first artwork to be admitted to trading is the ‘Three Studies for a Portrait of George Dyer’ (the “Artwork”), an oil on canvas triptych painted by British artist, Francis Bacon in 1963.

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  • ARTEX MTF AG (“ARTEX MTF” ― www.artex-stockexchange.com ) announces that the first artwork to be admitted to trading is the ‘Three Studies for a Portrait of George Dyer’ (the “Artwork”), an oil on canvas triptych painted by British artist, Francis Bacon in 1963.
  • Prince Wenceslas of Liechtenstein, ARTEX Co-Founder and Chairman stated: “To offer a masterpiece by Francis Bacon as the first listing on ARTEX is a great privilege but also a responsibility.
  • Bacon is the first artist to be brought to the public by ARTEX.
  • UnaVista, an LSEG business, will support ARTEX in fulfilling its information exchange and reporting to the relevant supervisory bodies.

Apollo Launches Next-Generation Platform for Rapid Insights in Healthcare and Life Sciences

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Apollo Intelligence (Apollo), a leading provider of real-time global data and insights to the healthcare and life science industries, announces the launch of its next-generation market insights technology platform to support rapid insights and data collection in the healthcare and life science industries.

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  • Apollo Intelligence (Apollo), a leading provider of real-time global data and insights to the healthcare and life science industries, announces the launch of its next-generation market insights technology platform to support rapid insights and data collection in the healthcare and life science industries.
  • In 2019, Apollo launched with the acquisition of InCrowd , a pioneer of real-time, automated insights for the life science industry.
  • In 2020, Apollo strengthened its global reach by acquiring Survey Healthcare Global , a global market leader of first-party healthcare data collection and custom survey solutions.
  • Apollo provides access to 2 million healthcare stakeholders worldwide—including physicians, patients, caregivers, and allied healthcare professionals.

Albertsons Companies Consolidates its Signature Family of Brands Under Signature SELECT®

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) announced today that it will rebrand its Signature Farms®, Signature Care™ and Signature Cafe® products under one master brand, Signature SELECT, which features a refreshed, modern logo, bold packaging and a new marketing campaign designed to build an emotional connection with customers.

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  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) announced today that it will rebrand its Signature Farms®, Signature Care™ and Signature Cafe® products under one master brand, Signature SELECT, which features a refreshed, modern logo, bold packaging and a new marketing campaign designed to build an emotional connection with customers.
  • The transition to Signature SELECT is currently underway across stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and more, and is expected to be complete in early 2024.
  • The Signature family of brands was introduced to the Albertsons portfolio of stores in 2016 following the merger of Albertsons and Safeway.
  • *Online consumer survey of adults 18 and over commissioned by Albertsons Companies in May 2023.

Aptar Releases 2022 Corporate Sustainability / ESG Report

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Aptar’s 2022 Corporate Sustainability / ESG Report highlights key milestones and global sustainability strategy progress across the Company’s global operations.

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  • Aptar’s 2022 Corporate Sustainability / ESG Report highlights key milestones and global sustainability strategy progress across the Company’s global operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230530005659/en/
    Aptar's 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “We are pleased to share the significant ESG progress made by our global team in 2022.
  • For 2022, Aptar once again achieved the prestigious Platinum level rating in recognition of its sustainability efforts from EcoVadis.
  • The Aptar 2022 Corporate Sustainability / ESG Report is prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.

Bell Law Firm Secures $4M for Georgia Woman Following Medical Negligence

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Examinations that followed revealed pain to Ms. Perron’s distal lateral ankle with fibula, mild pain to the lateral ankle, ecchymosis, and edema.

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  • Examinations that followed revealed pain to Ms. Perron’s distal lateral ankle with fibula, mild pain to the lateral ankle, ecchymosis, and edema.
  • “This is why we trust juries,” stated Lloyd Bell, founding partner at Bell Law Firm.
  • We hope the jury’s decision provides Christine peace and closure as she moves forward.”
    Lloyd Bell has over 30 years of trial experience and has recovered hundreds of millions for medical negligence victims, including a record $75M medical malpractice verdict – the largest in Georgia history.
  • If you believe you have a medical malpractice case, contact Bell Law Firm today for a free consultation.

Julia Brau Donnelly to join Pinterest as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Today, Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) is announcing that Julia Brau Donnelly will be joining the company as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Today, Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) is announcing that Julia Brau Donnelly will be joining the company as Chief Financial Officer.
  • As CFO at Pinterest, Julia will be responsible for financial management of the company, including leading the Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Investor Relations and Workplace teams.
  • Julia joins Pinterest from Wayfair, where she was most recently Vice President and Global Head of Finance and Accounting.
  • I’m thrilled to join the team and help drive Pinterest’s next phase of growth.” — Julia Brau Donnelly
    Julia will start at Pinterest on June 20th and will be taking on the role from Todd Morgenfeld.