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THE NEWS FORUM: GenZ/Millennials in heated debate over housing, climate change, sustainability, healthcare and foreign aid with influencer guests Anthony Feor (Liberal) and Jonathan Harvey (Conservative)

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Millennials, The News Forum, My Generation, Aid, Climate, Social media, Housing, Generation Z, Genz

What does this mean for the political landscape going into our next federal election?

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  • What does this mean for the political landscape going into our next federal election?
  • This is the question that host Samuel Miele and his two panelists — Anthony Feor and Jonathan Harvey wanted to explore on this extended episode of “My Generation”.
  • “Despite common narratives, Gen Z wants to understand individual policies to make an informed decision when voting,” said Samuel Miele, host of “My Generation”.
  • The goal of each show is to explore different perspectives and opinions, through balanced, articulate conversation, and encouraging open dialogue.

Rite Aid Becomes Copia’s First Retail Pharmacy Partner to Help Combat Food Waste and Support Communities

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Department Stores, Supermarket, Philanthropy, Food, Beverage, Health, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Retail, Foundation, Rite Aid, Partnership, Communication, Corporate Affairs, Carbon, Methane, OTC, Donation, Aid

Rite Aid (OTC: RADCQ) today announced its partnership with food surplus tracking and donation platform Copia, as it furthers its efforts to reduce waste and make a meaningful impact in the California communities it serves.

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  • Rite Aid (OTC: RADCQ) today announced its partnership with food surplus tracking and donation platform Copia, as it furthers its efforts to reduce waste and make a meaningful impact in the California communities it serves.
  • As the first retail pharmacy chain to partner with Copia, Rite Aid will donate food items leveraging Copia’s seamless surplus redistribution platform to easily track inventory, prove compliance, and record impact in real time.
  • The platform will match Rite Aid with local nonprofit organizations focused on combating food insecurity.
  • Food waste is one of the largest contributors to methane emissions from landfills, and by choosing to donate surplus, Rite Aid is reducing their impact on the planet,” said Kimberly Smith, CEO of Copia.

Powering Island Communities in Fiji with Xendee and Arizona State University

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Software, EV, Electric Vehicles, Utilities, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Technology, Automotive, University, Construction & Property, Environment, Education, Building Systems, Electricity, Climate change, Arizona State University, Aid, Electric vehicle, Corporation, Economic development, ASU, LEAPS, Global Green Growth Institute, GGGI, USTDA, Comet

Starting with a geospatial assessment of 300 isolated communities, the team completed in-person community engagement and detailed feasibility assessments for a prioritized set of 75 mini-grid sites.

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  • Starting with a geospatial assessment of 300 isolated communities, the team completed in-person community engagement and detailed feasibility assessments for a prioritized set of 75 mini-grid sites.
  • Site assessments include technical analyses, geospatial site planning, sustainable business models, climate change impact assessments, and ownership and operation models.
  • The work has significant potential to uplift communities through economic development, healthcare access, and education opportunities.
  • As this project unfolds, Xendee is proud to contribute to a brighter and more sustainable future for remote and underserved communities in Fiji and across the Pacific.

Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs Announce Additional Dose of Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Available for Customers Ages 65 and Older

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Retail, Health, Convenience Store, COVID-19, Specialty, General Health, Pharmaceutical, OTC, Rite Aid, Vaccination, ACIP, Aid, Senior, Pharmacist, CDC, Pacific Northwest, Vaccine

Rite Aid (OTC:RADCQ) recently announced that appointments are now available for eligible customers ages 65 and older seeking an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 (2023-2024) vaccines at its locations, including Bartell Drugs locations in the Pacific Northwest.

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  • Rite Aid (OTC:RADCQ) recently announced that appointments are now available for eligible customers ages 65 and older seeking an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 (2023-2024) vaccines at its locations, including Bartell Drugs locations in the Pacific Northwest.
  • “Rite Aid wants to ensure our customers safeguard their health, especially those in vulnerable populations, including our customers ages 65 and older.”
    The updated COVID-19 vaccine provides enhanced protection against currently circulating variants of COVID-19.
  • According to the new recommendation, all customers ages 65 and older who previously received the COVID-19 vaccine (2023-2024) should receive an additional dose four months after receipt of the prior dose.
  • Rite Aid pharmacists are trained to immunize customers ages three and older based on the CDC's vaccine guidelines and state regulations.

Trip.com Group celebrates women in travel, supports causes and family-friendly policies for International Women's Day

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
RMB, Breast cancer, Workplace, Pregnancy, Aid, Tourism, Female, Mentorship, Empowerment, Health, University, Glass, Drink, Patient, University of Oxford, Trip.com, Trip.com Group, Child, Workforce, Economics, Research, Cancer, Partnership

But we need faster and greater progress in elevating more women to decision-making roles and providing equal opportunities," says Ms Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group.

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  • But we need faster and greater progress in elevating more women to decision-making roles and providing equal opportunities," says Ms Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group.
  • What does a young millennial bring to her role as a general manager of an established hotel group?
  • These are some of the stories featured in Women in Travel: Discover Her Journey, an e-magazine to be published by Trip.com Group this March.
  • This March, Trip.com Group carries on its commitment to empowering women in the workplace through a range of partnerships and speaking events.

Trip.com Group celebrates women in travel, supports causes and family-friendly policies for International Women's Day

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
RMB, Breast cancer, Workplace, Multimedia, Pregnancy, Aid, Tourism, Female, Mentorship, Empowerment, Health, University, Glass, Drink, Patient, University of Oxford, Trip.com, Trip.com Group, Child, Workforce, Economics, Research, Cancer, Partnership

But we need faster and greater progress in elevating more women to decision-making roles and providing equal opportunities," says Ms Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group.

Key Points: 
  • But we need faster and greater progress in elevating more women to decision-making roles and providing equal opportunities," says Ms Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group.
  • What does a young millennial bring to her role as a general manager of an established hotel group?
  • These are some of the stories featured in Women in Travel: Discover Her Journey, an e-magazine to be published by Trip.com Group this March.
  • This March, Trip.com Group carries on its commitment to empowering women in the workplace through a range of partnerships and speaking events.

Shawmut Design and Construction Doubles Down on Growth with Addition of Strategic Development Leaders in New England

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Monday, February 26, 2024
CRB, Engineering, Shawmut Design and Construction, AEC, Construction, University of Massachusetts, City, Growth, Court Street, BPDA, Union Square (Somerville), Aid

BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.6 billion national construction management firm, is pleased to announce the hire of two experienced business development directors to its New England region. Michael Christopher, a former leader at the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA), and Caren Jenkins, a longtime client strategist in the pharma/biopharma industry, will bolster Shawmut's strategic growth plan to drive increased market share of projects in the commercial, life sciences/advanced technology, and education sectors.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.6 billion national construction management firm , is pleased to announce the hire of two experienced business development directors to its New England region.
  • Under his leadership, more than 65 million square feet of new development space was permitted since 2016, with total investment exceeding $36 billion.
  • Jenkins most recently served as client strategist at CRB, a design, engineering, construction, and consulting firm specializing in life sciences.
  • Christopher and Jenkins join Jeff Cammuso, a 17-year industry veteran, as the firm's business development leads in its New England region.

Boston Planning Agency Greenlights Hawkins Way Capital's Sheraton Boston Conversion

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Entrepreneurship, Prudential Center, Aid, Housing, Hynes Convention Center, Northeastern University, BDPA, Partner (business rank), COVID-19, Hotel

BOSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BDPA) has approved Hawkins Way Capital's conversion of the Sheraton Boston Hotel's South tower into student housing.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BDPA) has approved Hawkins Way Capital's conversion of the Sheraton Boston Hotel's South tower into student housing.
  • Acquired by Hawkins Way Capital in 2022, the 1.1 million square foot Sheraton Boston Hotel's South tower was occupied by Northeastern University under temporary order during the COVID-19 pandemic, while the North tower continued to operate as a Sheraton hotel.
  • Ross Walker, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Hawkins Way Capital, stated, "Our Sheraton Boston Hotel revitalization showcases the natural transformation of a select type of declining urban hotel to stay competitive.
  • In addition, Hawkins Way Capital will commence a substantial capital improvement program planned for the 792-key Sheraton Boston Hotel North tower in order to upgrade the rooms and common areas to the new generation of Sheraton brand standards.

Health Leaders Advocate for Patient's Full Health Record as Standard for Data Interoperability

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Privacy, Health, Aid, AI, National Alliance, Hawai, Patient, HHS, Congress, Interoperability, Medical device

Dr. Lewin emphasized the necessity of a broader definition: "Interoperability must be redefined to include the entire health record to truly benefit patient care."

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  • Dr. Lewin emphasized the necessity of a broader definition: "Interoperability must be redefined to include the entire health record to truly benefit patient care."
  • Dr. Delgado, reinforcing the need for comprehensive access, states, "Every piece of health information is a vital part of someone's life story.
  • Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI v3), and by doing so, it excludes critical parts of the full patient record.
  • This myopic approach to health data sharing fails to leverage the wealth of available information that could revolutionize health and health outcomes while safeguarding privacy and reducing unnecessary health care costs.

Rite Aid Banned from Using AI Facial Recognition After FTC Says Retailer Deployed Technology without Reasonable Safeguards

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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