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70th Scripps Howard Awards accepting entries Jan. 3-Feb. 5

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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*The Scripps Howard Fund made changes to five categories this year to better align with the journalism industry.

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  • *The Scripps Howard Fund made changes to five categories this year to better align with the journalism industry.
  • "The Scripps Howard Fund is proud to recognize journalists who shine a light on undisclosed or misunderstood information and those who embrace new ways to connect with their audiences," said Liz Carter, president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Fund.
  • The Scripps Howard Fund is a public charity that supports philanthropic causes important to The E.W.
  • The Scripps Howard Foundation, an affiliated organization with the Scripps Howard Fund, supports Scripps' charitable efforts through its endowment, key assets and major donations.

Newsy's Morning Rush Interviews MySize CEO Ronen Luzon

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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AIRPORT CITY, Israel, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MySize, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYSZ) (TASE: MYSZ.TA) ("MySize" or the "Company"), an omnichannel e-commerce platform and provider of AI-driven measurement solutions to drive revenue growth and reduce costs for its business clients, announced today the Company's Founder and CEO, Ronen Luzon, was interviewed by Newsy's Morning Rush Co-anchor Alex Livingston on December 27, 2022.

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  • AIRPORT CITY, Israel, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MySize , Inc. (NASDAQ: MYSZ) (TASE: MYSZ.TA) ("MySize" or the "Company"), an omnichannel e-commerce platform and provider of AI-driven measurement solutions to drive revenue growth and reduce costs for its business clients, announced today the Company's Founder and CEO, Ronen Luzon, was interviewed by Newsy's Morning Rush Co-anchor Alex Livingston on December 27, 2022.
  • View the segment titled "Reducing Holiday Returns with AI with MySize CEO Ronen Luzon" here: LINK
    "Morning Rush" helps viewers navigate the news of the day from the heavy traffic in Washington DC to the breezy backroads of Anytown USA.
  • With interviews featuring newsmakers such as Labor Secretary Marty Walsh or former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottleib, "Morning Rush" drives through the halls of power to tell you how the issues of the day will impact the lives of everyone.
  • MySize recently launched FirstLook Smart Mirror, a mirror-like touch display that provides in-store customers an enhanced shopping experience and contactless checkout.

Lightbridge Announces Upcoming Media Appearance Taking Place at COP27

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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To view the panel discussion, please visit: https://www.ltbridge.com/news-media/media-gallery/video/video/7123/cop27...

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Grae will speak about the focus on nuclear energy at COP27 and its growing acceptance as a foundational clean energy source.
  • Lightbridge (NASDAQ: LTBR) is an advanced nuclear fuel technology development company positioned to enable carbon-free energy applications that will be essential in preventing climate change.
  • To date, Lightbridge has been awarded twice by the U.S. Department of Energys Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear program to support development of Lightbridge Fuel.
  • Join the dialogue at https://app.wedonthavetime.org/profile/Lightbridge
    For an introductory video on Lightbridge, please visit www.ltbridge.com or click here to watch the video.

Scripps' Hurricane Ian relief fund raises nearly half a million dollars for Florida residents

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Cleaning up and rebuilding southwest Florida is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars .

Key Points: 
  • Cleaning up and rebuilding southwest Florida is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars .
  • Through the Scripps Howard Fund, the company's philanthropic arm, Scripps created a hurricane relief fund in the days immediately following the hurricane.
  • To help Scripps employees adversely affected by the hurricane, the Scripps Howard Fund also created the Hurricane Ian Employee Relief Fund to provide relief to Scripps employees who suffered direct losses in Florida counties that were declared a federal disaster.
  • WFTX has compiled information to help Florida residents after Hurricane Ian.

Scripps News to debut on Jan. 1

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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CINCINNATI, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To further take advantage of the company's scaled local and national media broadcast platforms, The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is merging its nationally focused news resources into a national news division called Scripps News.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is merging its nationally focused news resources into a national news division called Scripps News.
  • Kate O'Brian will assume the title of executive vice president, Scripps News division, and report to Adam Symson, Scripps president and CEO.
  • The Scripps News Washington Bureau will continue to cover the capital and produce investigative and enterprise stories for all Scripps outlets.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

The Washington Post and Newsy announce 'Election 22: What Matters'

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Post and Newsy today announce a new 30-minute political show, "Election 22: What Matters,'' that will deliver a detailed look at issues impacting voters across the country. It will debut Sept. 9, 2022 and run for nine weeks leading up to Election Day in November. 

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Post and Newsy today announce a new 30-minute political show, "Election 22: What Matters,'' that will deliver a detailed look at issues impacting voters across the country.
  • Washington Post senior news anchor Libby Casey and Newsy political director Andrew Rafferty will co-host the program.
  • "Election 22: What Matters" will air at 8:30 p.m. Fridays on Newsy, a 24/7 free over-the-air broadcast news network owned by The E.W.
  • The Post is as much a tech company as it is a media company, combining world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere.

Newsy to devote hundreds of hours to special programming on mental health starting Sept. 6

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Newsy will compile all of its special programming, including mental health resources on Newsy.com .

Key Points: 
  • Newsy will compile all of its special programming, including mental health resources on Newsy.com .
  • A new study found rates of anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders have increased since the beginning of the pandemic.
  • "Newsy has committed hundreds of hours to this issue, which impacts the lives of every American, through relentless reporting.
  • TikTok has become a major platform for both mental health professionals and people seeking mental health guidance.

SelectTV Debuts Value Channels, Includes 250+ at a Low Monthly Price

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeCast is announcing the launch of Value Channels, a streaming pay-TV bundle bringing over 250 channels to subscribers for just $6.99 a month. This package also includes the company's SelectTV service, a streaming media aggregator offering access to over 500,000 free and pay-per-view movies and TV shows. The channels comprising the Value TV bundle include a variety of streaming pay-TV networks, Diginets, and FAST channels.

Key Points: 
  • This package also includes the company's SelectTV service, a streaming media aggregator offering access to over 500,000 free and pay-per-view movies and TV shows.
  • The channels comprising the Value TV bundle include a variety of streaming pay-TV networks, Diginets, and FAST channels.
  • The Value Channels package represents an affordable but significant upgrade over the huge selection of streaming channels and on-demand tv shows and movies available through the basic SelectTV service.
  • This $6.99 monthly service launches at a time when consumers are looking for value, between inflation and recession concerns."

Harini Logan declared champion of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee after first-ever spell-off

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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CINCINNATI, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harini Logan, a 14-year-old speller from San Antonio, Texas, is the champion of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the competition's first-ever spell-off.

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  • CINCINNATI, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harini Logan, a 14-year-old speller from San Antonio, Texas, is the champion of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the competition's first-ever spell-off.
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), presented her with the championship trophy for the 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • The 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee took place at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Scripps Howard Foundation announces finalists for 69th Scripps Howard Awards

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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CINCINNATI, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inequality, misinformation and holding the powerful accountable are common themes in the journalism produced by the finalists for the 69th Scripps Howard Awards.

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  • CINCINNATI, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inequality, misinformation and holding the powerful accountable are common themes in the journalism produced by the finalists for the 69th Scripps Howard Awards.
  • The Scripps Howard Foundation will present $170,000 in prize money to the winning news organizations and journalists.
  • "The Scripps Howard Awards showcase incredible, life-changing journalism," said Liz Carter, president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Foundation.
  • About the Scripps Howard FoundationThe Scripps Howard Foundation supports philanthropic causes important to The E.W.