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Central bank digital currency and monetary policy implementation

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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    NCD announces new Chair Claudia L. Gordon

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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    WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent, nonpartisan federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy – announces Claudia L. Gordon, Esq., of Washington, D.C., as its new Chair.

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    • WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent, nonpartisan federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy – announces Claudia L. Gordon, Esq., of Washington, D.C., as its new Chair.
    • President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. designated Gordon as Council Chair, as announced by the White House on April 5.
    • During her time at NCD, Gordon was designated by Gallegos as Vice Chair and served on NCD’s Executive Committee.
    • “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the country in this capacity as Chair and look forward to continuing our journey of increasing accessibility and inclusion in all walks of life,” said NCD Chair Claudia Gordon.

    Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. (SGTM) Signs Letter-of-Intent with Caribbean Partner to Expand Its Global Presence in 4 Caribbean Islands

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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    Under the terms of the LOI, Sustainable Green Team, Ltd .

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    • Under the terms of the LOI, Sustainable Green Team, Ltd .
    • will grant its exclusive right to manufacture, distribute, and sell its flagship products, HUMISOIL® , XLR8®Bio , and other mutually agreed-upon products in the designated territories.
    • At the same time, the Partner will pay SGTM a revenue share or licensing fee for any products the Partner manufactures.
    • The Caribbean Partner's expertise and local presence in the designated territories will play a significant role in driving the success of this agreement."

    Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports in March 2024 a Passenger Traffic Decrease of 0.6% Compared to 2023

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    Thursday, April 4, 2024
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    In February 2006, GAP’s shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “PAC” and on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GAP”.

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    • In February 2006, GAP’s shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “PAC” and on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GAP”.
    • The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “plans” and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
    • Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.
    • The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors.

    Century Aluminum Selected by U.S. Department of Energy to Receive $500 Million Investment to Build New Green Aluminum Smelter to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization

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    Monday, March 25, 2024
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    With the help of this funding, Century plans to build the first new U.S. primary aluminum smelter in 45 years.

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    • With the help of this funding, Century plans to build the first new U.S. primary aluminum smelter in 45 years.
    • Upon completion, the smelter would double the size of the current U.S. primary aluminum industry.
    • This historic investment represents a major capital injection for the U.S. primary aluminum industry.
    • “We are extremely proud that the DOE has selected Century’s Green Aluminum Smelter Project to receive such significant support, and we are excited to continue moving this transformational project forward,” remarked Century CEO, Jesse Gary.

    Rose Hill Partners with University of Guelph for Groundbreaking Study to Advance Research for the Potential Benefits of Psilocybin Mushrooms to Address Autism in the Adolescent Brain

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    Thursday, March 21, 2024
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    This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both entities as they embark on a pioneering exploration of the potential benefits of psilocybin to address autism in the adolescent brain, the first-of-its-kind partnership in this space.

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    • This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both entities as they embark on a pioneering exploration of the potential benefits of psilocybin to address autism in the adolescent brain, the first-of-its-kind partnership in this space.
    • The collaborative preclinical research will focus on exploring and standardizing the chemical diversity of Rose Hill’s psilocybin mushrooms, legally imported from Jamaica to Canada for the work.
    • Additionally, utilizing a rodent model, the study will investigate their potential application in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
    • Psilocybin mushrooms, known for their psychoactive properties, have long captivated the scientific community's interest due to their potential therapeutic applications and unique biochemical composition.

    Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Announces Issuance of Bond Certificates in Mexico for Ps. 3.0 Billion

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    Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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    GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B.

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    • GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B.
    • de C.V., (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (the “Company” or “GAP”) announced today that it successfully completed the issuance of 30 million long-term bond certificates in Mexico (Certificados Bursátiles) at a nominal value of Ps.
    • The bond certificates were issued in accordance with the following terms:
      13,848,683 bond certificates were issued under the ticker symbol “GAP24-L”, at a nominal value of Ps.
    • 16,151,317 bond certificates were issued under the ticker symbol “GAP24-2L”, at a nominal value of Ps.

    Beckley Retreats Celebrates a Year of Growth and Accelerating Demand for Legal Psychedelic Retreats

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    Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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    The company also announced a round of extremely positive feedback in the form of an 83 Net Promoter Score in 2023 and new and expanding initiatives for the coming year.

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    • The company also announced a round of extremely positive feedback in the form of an 83 Net Promoter Score in 2023 and new and expanding initiatives for the coming year.
    • In addition to its paying guests, Beckley Retreats funded $150,000 in scholarships in 2023 to participants from low-income or underserved communities.
    • It also hosted free retreats for 21 veterans of military conflicts as part of an ongoing program with Heroic Hearts and Imperial College London to explore the effects of psychedelic therapy on Traumatic Brain Injury.
    • “We truly are changing lives and setting the standard for psychedelic retreat programs,” said Neil Markey, co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats.

    Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media Impact Press Conference Recap Following Abuse Allegations at Troubled Teen School

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    Thursday, April 4, 2024
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    Paris’ nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact, the social impact arm of her next-gen media company, hosted the press conference today.

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    • Paris’ nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact, the social impact arm of her next-gen media company, hosted the press conference today.
    • American parents have shipped their children, including many adoptees, across international borders to facilities and countries they've never seen.
    • The press conference covered the serious abuse and neglect allegations against Atlantis Leadership Academy, including claims that youth were subjected to beatings, chokeholds, starvation, and denied a proper education.
    • 11:11 Media Impact hopes getting involved helps play a critical role in safeguarding these young lives.

    Keller Williams Expands to the Bahamas

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    Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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    "Amid our continuing aggressive worldwide growth, we're excited to announce Kenred Dorsett and his amazing leadership team are leading our expansion into the Bahamas," said William E. Soteroff, president of Keller Williams Worldwide (KWW), the international division of Keller Williams.

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    • "Amid our continuing aggressive worldwide growth, we're excited to announce Kenred Dorsett and his amazing leadership team are leading our expansion into the Bahamas," said William E. Soteroff, president of Keller Williams Worldwide (KWW), the international division of Keller Williams.
    • “Our vision for Keller Williams in the Bahamas is to become the market leader, with a particular focus on human development,” said Dorsett.
    • “We also want to ensure that Keller Williams’ ‘agent-centric’ ethos becomes a driving force for positive change, transformation, and success in the Bahamas,” said Dorsett.
    • “We are proud to share our unique Keller Williams culture with the people of the Bahamas,” said Soteroff.