Accountability

Old Dominion Freight Line Provides Update for Fourth Quarter 2023

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (“LTL”) operating metrics for November 2023.

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  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (“LTL”) operating metrics for November 2023.
  • Marty Freeman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Dominion, commented, “The decrease in our November revenue reflects continued softness in the domestic economy.
  • We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect developments occurring after the statement is made, except as otherwise required by law.
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is one of the largest North American LTL motor carriers and provides regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization.

HYAS Infosec Groundbreaking Research on AI-Generated Malware Contributes to the AI Act, Other AI Policies and Regulations

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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HYAS’ work on AI-generated malware -- specifically, BlackMamba, as well as its more sophisticated and fully autonomous cousin, EyeSpy – is helping advance the understanding of AI systems that are devoid of an intended purpose, including GPAIS and the unique challenges posed by GPAIS to cybersecurity.

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  • The AI Act is widely viewed as a cornerstone initiative that is helping shape the trajectory of AI governance, with the United States’ policies and considerations soon to follow.
  • AI Act researchers and framers assert that the Act reflects a specific conception of AI systems, viewing them as non-autonomous statistical software with potential harms primarily stemming from datasets.
  • However, these researchers also see a substantial gap in the AI Act concerning AI systems devoid of an intended purpose, a category that encompasses General-Purpose AI Systems (GPAIS) and foundation models.
  • Future of Life Institute “General Purpose - AI and the AI Act” What are general purpose AI systems?

The Rice Family Foundation Completes 2023 Grant Fund Distributions

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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The Rice Family Foundation (“Foundation”) is pleased to announce it has awarded grant funds to seventy-eight nonprofit organizations.

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  • The Rice Family Foundation (“Foundation”) is pleased to announce it has awarded grant funds to seventy-eight nonprofit organizations.
  • Additionally, the Foundation is excited to announce that the Arlene Utz Hollinger Foundation, established in 1992 by Arlene Utz Hollinger, the daughter of the late Bill and Salie Utz—founders of Utz Potato Chips (now Utz Brands, Inc.)—will integrate into the Rice Family Foundation.
  • "We are immensely proud of the Rice Family Foundation's accomplishments this year, particularly in supporting a one-time contribution to assist a record seventy-eight hard-working nonprofit organizations," said Stacie Lissette, Director of The Rice Family Foundation.
  • For more information and to view a complete list of this year’s recipients, please visit The Rice Family Foundation website at www.thericefamilyfoundation.com .

ACAMS Assembly Bolsters Caribbean's Efforts to Combat Financial Crime with Expert Insights on Recent Money Laundering and Fraud Case Studies, Sanctions and Beyond

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigating critical challenges in a region recognized as a hub for offshore banking and now virtual currency exchanges - the ACAMS Assembly is poised to host a unique two-day anti-financial crime (AFC) educational and networking event starting on December 11 in Orlando, Florida. This marks ACAMS' first in-person gathering of AFC professionals from the Caribbean since the pandemic, aiming to fortify the region's efforts against money laundering, sanctions evasion, fraud, and other illicit activities.

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  • This marks ACAMS' first in-person gathering of AFC professionals from the Caribbean since the pandemic, aiming to fortify the region's efforts against money laundering, sanctions evasion, fraud, and other illicit activities.
  • "It is evident that the regulatory landscape is undergoing continuous tightening, heightening the urgency for robust and effective controls.
  • Additionally, the speed of technological evolution has resulted in a surge in fraud and other financial crimes.
  • For more information on The Assembly Caribbean, including access to the agenda and registration portal, please visit: https://www.acams.org/en/events/the-assembly/the-assembly-caribbean .

Population Health Alliance Partners with Accountable For Health

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Value-based care is an important facet of Population Health Improvement as the programs align priorities and incentives to achieve the best outcomes for consumers," said Rose Maljanian Chairman of the Board and Chair Emeritus, Population Health Alliance (PHA) and Chair & CEO HealthCAWS. As such, the Population Health Alliance has partnered with Accountable for Health (A4H) to advance Value-based care policy in areas important to its members.

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  • Population Health Alliance Partners with Accountable For Health.
  • As such, the Population Health Alliance has partnered with Accountable for Health (A4H) to advance Value-based care policy in areas important to its members.
  • Population Health Alliance members represent health systems, ACOs, health plans, employer solutions across commercial, Medicare and Medicaid lives who have dedicated patients and members for whom they are accountable.
  • Accountable for Health is thrilled to partner with the Population Health Alliance to expand value week to encompass timely population health efforts to advance health care for communities across the country," said Mara McDermott, CEO, Accountable for Health.

Shriners Children's Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shriners Children's, one of the largest pediatric sub-specialty healthcare systems in the world, is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator.

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  • Shriners Children's announces that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, designating the healthcare system as an official "Give with Confidence" charity.
  • This rating designates Shriners Children's as an official "Give with Confidence" charity, indicating that the healthcare system is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator's criteria.
  • "We are delighted to provide Shriners Children's with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.
  • "We are proud to receive another Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator," said Stuart Sullivan, Chief Philanthropy Officer for Shriners Children's.

Direct Relief Awarded Top 100% Rating by Charity Navigator for Nonprofit Impact, Efficiency, and Transparency in 2023

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator, America's top independent nonprofit evaluator, has awarded Direct Relief a 2023 nonprofit rating of 100% for its impact, efficiency, and transparency.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator, America's top independent nonprofit evaluator, has awarded Direct Relief a 2023 nonprofit rating of 100% for its impact, efficiency, and transparency.
  • Charity Navigator awards Direct Relief a 2023 nonprofit rating of 100% for impact and efficiency.
  • This recognition marks Direct Relief's 13th consecutive four-star rating and the first time it has been evaluated in Charity Navigator's Impact & Results beacon, where its 100% rating contributed to an overall perfect score across the key nonprofit performance indicators Charity Navigator assesses.
  • "We are delighted to provide Direct Relief with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.

Sempra Recognized as Trendsetter for Political Disclosure and Accountability

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been recognized as a Trendsetter for the eighth consecutive year for its civic transparency by the Center for Political Accountability's annual CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been recognized as a Trendsetter for the eighth consecutive year for its civic transparency by the Center for Political Accountability's annual CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability.
  • As a "Trendsetter" in the Index, Sempra scored in the 90th percentile or higher, well above the 58.3% percent average Index score for all S&P 500 companies in 2023.
  • This year, the average overall score for political disclosure and accountability was 58.3% for all S&P 500 companies.
  • "We thank Sempra for its commitment to political disclosure and making it a part of its daily activities."

WuKong Education Celebrates Prestigious Cognia® Accreditation: A Pinnacle of Educational Excellence

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WuKong Education, an international education leader, proudly announces its recent accreditation by Cognia®, a global organization dedicated to advancing excellence in education.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WuKong Education, an international education leader, proudly announces its recent accreditation by Cognia®, a global organization dedicated to advancing excellence in education.
  • With an impressive IEQ (Index of Education Quality) score of 395/400, WuKong Education has solidified its position as the top-performing educational institution globally.
  • Vicky, Founder and CEO of WuKong Education, expressed immense pride in the institution's recent Cognia® accreditation, marking a pivotal achievement in the pursuit of educational excellence.
  • In celebrating this accreditation, WuKong Education reaffirms its commitment to providing a world-class education that empowers students to excel academically and beyond.

Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine Welcomes New Board Member

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine (KPSOM) announces the appointment of Ramón Baez to the school's Board of Directors.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine (KPSOM) announces the appointment of Ramón Baez to the school's Board of Directors.
  • He served as the chair of HPE's Global Diversity & Inclusion Board, a strategic governing body focused on advancing global diversity and inclusion at the organization.
  • In addition, Baez served as senior vice president and global chief information officer for the Hewlett-Packard Company.
  • Baez expressed zeal for his new role, stating, "I am excited to join the board of the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine and hope my business experience and enthusiasm for furthering the mission, vision and values of the school will benefit the overall school community and the future physicians we play a part in shaping.