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New Oceana “Whales in Crisis” PSA Campaign Featuring Cobie Smulders Calls for Saving Whales from Deadly Fishing Gear Entanglements off U.S. West Coast

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oceana launched a new “Whales in Crisis” public service announcement (PSA) campaign today featuring actress Cobie Smulders that calls on decision-makers to do more to save whales from deadly entanglements in fishing gear off the West Coast of the United States.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oceana launched a new “Whales in Crisis” public service announcement (PSA) campaign today featuring actress Cobie Smulders that calls on decision-makers to do more to save whales from deadly entanglements in fishing gear off the West Coast of the United States.
  • “Once caught, these whales struggle to eat and even reach the surface to breathe,” Smulders says in the PSA.
  • Together we can ensure these majestic creatures swim free.”
    Entanglement in fishing gear is a top threat to endangered animals off the West Coast, including humpback whales and leatherback sea turtles.
  • Among the animals impacted by these fisheries is the severely entangled humpback whale featured in Oceana’s new “Whales in Crisis” campaign.

C.K. McWhorter Endows Ferrari with McWhorter Family Warrant, Acknowledging its Exemplary Status in Automotive Excellence

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Ferrari’s illustrious history and commitment to the quality of craftsmanship resonate profoundly with the McWhorter Family Trust, rendering it an exemplary ambassador within the assembly of the McWhorter family’s luxury assets investment portfolio.

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  • Ferrari’s illustrious history and commitment to the quality of craftsmanship resonate profoundly with the McWhorter Family Trust, rendering it an exemplary ambassador within the assembly of the McWhorter family’s luxury assets investment portfolio.
  • The Incorporation of Ferrari into the McWhorter Family Trust’s Investment Portfolio:
    The incorporation of Ferrari into the McWhorter Family Trust’s list of esteemed investments marks a deliberate expansion of the McWhorter Family’s luxury asset portfolio.
  • This action is reflective of a meticulously curated investment philosophy developed by Ambassador Noble McWhorter and his distinguishably evolving family legacy.
  • McWhorter, currently intricately structuring a Single Family Office (SFO), has tactically announced a significant, yet SEC-exempt, small acquisition in Ferrari.

Night Crows, One of 2024’s Most Anticipated Games, Lands in 170 Countries Worldwide

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Each group comprises 3 Servers (Rook, Bishop, and Knight), and a Unified Exchange that will facilitate seamless gameplay and economic interactions within each server group.

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  • Each group comprises 3 Servers (Rook, Bishop, and Knight), and a Unified Exchange that will facilitate seamless gameplay and economic interactions within each server group.
  • That also means smooth and uninterrupted “Battlefront” mode, a server group-based conflict where players from each server gather to engage in intense battles.
  • NIGHT CROWS soared to immediate success during its South Korean launch, topping daily sales charts on both Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
  • "With its groundbreaking omnichain gaming experience, and exceptional, advanced multi-tokenomics, NIGHT CROWS is poised to revolutionize web3 gaming.

New Children’s Book Stirs the Imagination With Adventures for Every Letter

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Author and retired Special Education Teacher John C. Akin delivers a whimsical tale with unique characters while helping kids learn phonetics and letter recognition.

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  • Author and retired Special Education Teacher John C. Akin delivers a whimsical tale with unique characters while helping kids learn phonetics and letter recognition.
  • Written for inquisitive children aged 4-7, The Alliterative Alphabet Book takes kids on a new adventure for every letter of the alphabet.
  • From funny fruits to dancing animals, kids discover the magic of every letter as they turn the pages and embark on new adventures with new friends.
  • The Alliterative Alphabet Book is perfect for young readers looking to gain a deeper understanding of the alphabet.

Novocure Announces 20 Presentations On Tumor Treating Fields, Highlighting Preclinical Effects in Pancreatic Cancer and Immune Effects, at American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) today announced 20 presentations on Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy will be delivered at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024, to be held April 5 to 10 in San Diego.

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  • Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) today announced 20 presentations on Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy will be delivered at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024, to be held April 5 to 10 in San Diego.
  • Presentations from Novocure-sponsored and partner programs include:
    Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) targeted self assembling nanoparticles for pancreatic cancer treatment: In vitro and in vivo assessment.
  • Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) induce an anti-tumor immune response in a pancreatic cancer mouse model.
  • Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) show efficacy in Triple-Negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells alone and in combination with PARP inhibitor Talazoparib.

Clean Harbors Launches “Total PFAS Solution” Addressing Customers’ Forever Chemicals Needs

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Clean Harbors, Inc. (“Clean Harbors”) (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, today introduced its “Total PFAS Solution” to address all the needs of customers related to PFAS (per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances), which are commonly referred to as forever chemicals.

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  • Clean Harbors, Inc. (“Clean Harbors”) (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, today introduced its “Total PFAS Solution” to address all the needs of customers related to PFAS (per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances), which are commonly referred to as forever chemicals.
  • Clean Harbors’ Total PFAS Solution is the industry’s first and only one-stop-shop consisting of eight core elements and providing customers with a range of services from analysis to remediation to disposal.
  • Our Total PFAS Solution provides us an additional avenue to leverage our world-class remediation, transportation and disposal capabilities while contributing to a safer and cleaner environment for all.
  • “Not only can we help them safely eliminate the most dangerous members of the PFAS family, but with today’s launch of our Total PFAS Solution, we can address all of their PFAS needs.”

UBS Private Wealth Management hires William Wright and Matthew Hoffman in New York City

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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UBS Private Wealth Management today announced that Private Wealth Advisors William Wright and Matthew Hoffman will be joining the firm in New York City, along with Senior Wealth Strategy Associate Audrey Kaus.

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  • UBS Private Wealth Management today announced that Private Wealth Advisors William Wright and Matthew Hoffman will be joining the firm in New York City, along with Senior Wealth Strategy Associate Audrey Kaus.
  • At the conclusion of their respective notice periods, William and Matthew will join the UBS Manhattan Market in New York City.
  • William Wright will join UBS from J.P. Morgan Private Bank as a Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor.
  • Matthew Hoffman will join UBS from J.P. Morgan Private Bank as a Private Wealth Advisor.

Sparxell Raises $3.2m to Advance Development of Sustainable Pigments

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Sparxell’s pigments use the same material that many plants and animals use to produce vivid, durable, and fade-resistant colourants.

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  • Sparxell’s pigments use the same material that many plants and animals use to produce vivid, durable, and fade-resistant colourants.
  • The products are toxin-free and fully biodegradable with a colour intensity that lasts longer than traditional colourants and pigments on the market.
  • The colourants market is worth an estimated $38 billion and is expected to grow to over $100 billion by 2030 *.
  • Sparxell has already engaged in product innovation partnerships with blue-chip companies across different industries including leading car manufacturers, world-leading high-end fashion brands, and cosmetic goods manufacturers.

Phenovista Appoints Ellen Berg, PhD, an Expert in the Mechanisms of Drug and Disease Biology and Cell-Based Assays, to its Scientific Advisory Board

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Dr. Berg is the Founder of Alto Predict and is an expert in human cell-based in vitro assays and platforms for drug discovery and chemical safety applications.

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  • Dr. Berg is the Founder of Alto Predict and is an expert in human cell-based in vitro assays and platforms for drug discovery and chemical safety applications.
  • “We are thrilled to announce that Ellen is joining our Scientific Advisory Board,” said James Evans, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Phenovista.
  • She has a background in biopharmaceutical research and drug discovery contract research services with startup, operations, and commercialization experience.
  • Her research interests include mechanisms of human disease biology and drug action, predictive toxicology, and research information science, including AI/ML approaches and data visualization.

Zoetis Appoints Gavin D.K. Hattersley to its Board of Directors

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Hattersley, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Molson Coors Beverage Company, to its Board of Directors.

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  • Hattersley, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Molson Coors Beverage Company, to its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Hattersley brings global public company leadership and board experience, including as a current Chief Executive Officer and former Chief Financial Officer of Molson Coors, to the Zoetis Board.
  • As a member of Molson Coors’ Board of Directors since 2019, Mr. Hattersley is poised to bring wide-ranging expertise to the Zoetis Board, from corporate development and P&L management to broad-based financial acumen.
  • “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to join Zoetis’ Board of Directors at an exciting time for the company,” Hattersley said.