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Mutual funds and safe government bonds: do returns matter?

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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    LIFE360 LAUNCHES LANDING NOTIFICATIONS, A NEW IN-APP FEATURE THAT ALLOWS MEMBERS TO RECEIVE AIR TRAVEL UPDATES

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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    LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prepare for takeoff! Life360, the leading family safety and location app trusted by over 66 million monthly active users*, announced today its latest in-app product innovation: Landing Notifications. This new feature provides members with automatic alerts when someone from their Circle touches down from a flight, offering families added peace of mind. Rolling out this week and available to all Life360 members, Landing Notifications simplify the process of staying informed about loved ones' travels.

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    • Rolling out this week and available to all Life360 members, Landing Notifications simplify the process of staying informed about loved ones' travels.
    • "As we introduce Landing Notifications, our aim remains consistent: to elevate the experience for our valued members," stated Chris Hulls, Founder and CEO of Life360.
    • Landing Notifications are automatically enabled for all Life360 members using the latest app version, accessible via the Flight Detection toggle in the settings.
    • For more information on Landing Notifications and other initiatives, visit Life360 on Facebook , X , Instagram , YouTube , and Life360.com .

    ViaLase to Present Clinical Data at the 2024 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Annual Meeting

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    Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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    ALISA VIEJO, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ViaLase, Inc ., a clinical stage medical technology company focused on addressing unmet needs in the conventional glaucoma treatment paradigm, today announced that it will present clinical data as well as provide a business and technology overview during the 2024 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Annual Meeting to be held April 5-8, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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    • ALISA VIEJO, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ViaLase, Inc ., a clinical stage medical technology company focused on addressing unmet needs in the conventional glaucoma treatment paradigm, today announced that it will present clinical data as well as provide a business and technology overview during the 2024 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Annual Meeting to be held April 5-8, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
    • We are excited to share the latest clinical data demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the ViaLase Laser at ASCRS.
    • ViaLase recently announced that it had completed a Series C round of financing, which will fund continued advancement of clinical, regulatory, and commercial milestones for the ViaLase® Laser.
    • The corporate and clinical presentations are scheduled as follows:
      Location: BCEC - Meeting Level 2, Room 259A
      *The ViaLase Laser is not approved for use in the United States.

    SOUTHWEST AIRLINES REACHES TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH FLIGHT ATTENDANTS' UNION

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    Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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    DALLAS, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced a Tentative Agreement with the Transport Workers Union Local 556 (TWU 556) for a new labor contract covering the Company's nearly 20,000 Southwest Airlines® Flight Attendants.

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    • DALLAS, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced a Tentative Agreement with the Transport Workers Union Local 556 (TWU 556) for a new labor contract covering the Company's nearly 20,000 Southwest Airlines® Flight Attendants.
    • "Southwest's Flight Attendants support the Safety and comfort of our Customers while providing legendary Southwest Hospitality," said Adam Carlisle , Vice President Labor Relations at Southwest Airlines.
    • TWU 556 will provide details directly to Flight Attendants about the agreement and the voting process.
    • Since October 2022, nine Southwest® workgroups have ratified new agreements, and the contract status for all workgroups is available on SWAMedia.com .

    HII Completes Acceptance Trials on Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29)

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    Monday, March 4, 2024
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    PASCAGOULA, Miss., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today the successful completion of acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico for amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), the final Flight I transition ship before Ingalls moves into serial production of the LPD Flight II line.

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    • PASCAGOULA, Miss., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today the successful completion of acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico for amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), the final Flight I transition ship before Ingalls moves into serial production of the LPD Flight II line.
    • The team will now complete final finish work on the San Antonio-class ship in preparation for delivery to the U.S. Navy in weeks ahead.
    • “Congratulations to our shipbuilders on accomplishing this milestone and getting the ship ready for delivery,” Ingalls Shipbuilding Ship Program Manager Davianne Stokes said.
    • These capabilities allow the U.S. Navy to protect America's security abroad and promote regional stability and preserve future peace.

    NASA Names New Station Manager, Space Operations Deputy

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    Monday, February 26, 2024
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    WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Dana Weigel as the International Space Station Program manager, based at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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    • WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Dana Weigel as the International Space Station Program manager, based at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
    • Weigel succeeds Joel Montalbano, who has accepted a position as deputy associate administrator for the agency's Space Operations Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
    • "With Dana continuing her contributions to space station, Joel will bring his experience to the Space Operations directorate.
    • The Space Operations Mission Directorate, which oversees the International Space Station Program, helps maintain a continuous human presence in space for the benefit of people on Earth.

    United Expands World's Largest Flight Training Center with Huge, New Building and Room for 12 New Flight Simulators

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    Thursday, February 22, 2024
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    DENVER, Feb. 22, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- United today opened a new, 150,000-square-foot building at its Flight Training Center in Denver. Already the largest facility of its kind in the world, the additional building gives the airline the capability to add 12 more advanced full-motion flight simulators to the facility, six of which have already been delivered.

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    • United's Flight Training Center now has eight total buildings, more than 700,000 square feet of training space, and 46 state-of-the-art full-motion flight simulators.
    • Currently, United's Flight Training Center has 46 full-motion flight simulators, including six in the new building, and 21 fixed training devices.
    • The addition of the new building allows for a total of 52 full-motion flight simulators and 34 fixed training devices at the Flight Training Center.
    • United is aiming to have flight training capabilities at the Flight Training Center expansion by 2028.

    RTX's Collins Aerospace upgrades FlightHub™ offering with route efficiency solution

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    Thursday, February 22, 2024
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    SINGAPORE, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (SINGAPORE AIRSHOW) -- Collins Aerospace, (NYSE: RTX) an RTX business, now includes the Flight Profile Optimization (FPO) solution within its FlightHub offering. The solution improves access and availability of data by rapidly reviewing the changing environment and suggesting opportunities for more efficient route planning. 

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    • SINGAPORE, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (SINGAPORE AIRSHOW) -- Collins Aerospace, (NYSE: RTX) an RTX business, now includes the Flight Profile Optimization (FPO) solution within its FlightHub offering.
    • The solution improves access and availability of data by rapidly reviewing the changing environment and suggesting opportunities for more efficient route planning.
    • FPO delivers real-time route recommendations to pilots throughout the flight, offering optimized alternative routes toward their destination, which could improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.
    • "Navigating dynamic weather conditions requires the ability to access data quickly," said Jon Merritt, associate director, Flight Deck Solutions at Collins Aerospace.

    SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CELEBRATES RECOGNITION ON FORTUNE WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES™ 2024 LIST

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    Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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    DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) proudly celebrates its recognition on Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ 2024 list1.

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    • DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) proudly celebrates its recognition on Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ 2024 list1.
    • Some key accomplishments Southwest Airlines® experienced this past year include:
      Continued to make progress on its two-billion-dollar plan to transform its Customer and Employee Experience.
    • Fortune is a registered trademark and Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license.
    • Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse the products or services of Southwest Airlines.

    VULCAN BECOMES OFFICIAL BALL OF THE PICKLR

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    Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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    KAYSVILLE, Utah, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Picklr, North America's fastest-growing indoor pickleball facility, announced an agreement with Vulcan Sporting Goods Co. to make Vulcan pickleball the official ball of Picklr clubs. With the partnership, the Vulcan ball will be used across Picklr club initiatives, including leagues, tournaments, and clinics, and will be sold exclusively at all Picklr locations and pro shops.

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    • KAYSVILLE, Utah, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Picklr , North America's fastest-growing indoor pickleball facility, announced an agreement with Vulcan Sporting Goods Co .
    • to make Vulcan pickleball the official ball of Picklr clubs.
    • With the partnership, the Vulcan ball will be used across Picklr club initiatives, including leagues, tournaments, and clinics, and will be sold exclusively at all Picklr locations and pro shops.
    • "The Picklr is the gold standard in pickleball facilities," said Lucia DiGiacomo, General Manager at Vulcan.