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ALLETE, Grid United sign development agreements for advancing new HVDC transmission line in North Dakota and Montana

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

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ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE:ALE) and North Plains Connector LLC, a subsidiary of Grid United LLC, this week signed development agreements for the North Plains Connector project, a new, approximately 400-mile high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission line from central North Dakota to Colstrip, Montana.

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ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE:ALE) and North Plains Connector LLC, a subsidiary of Grid United LLC, this week signed development agreements for the North Plains Connector project, a new, approximately 400-mile high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission line from central North Dakota to Colstrip, Montana.
The agreements outline each company’s roles and responsibilities as development of the North Plains Connector accelerates.
ALLETE and Grid United had previously signed a memorandum of understanding in January 2023 to explore development opportunities for the North Plains Connector.
Connecting the North Dakota and Montana grids will help mitigate the impact of extreme weather events and accommodate the growing demand for electricity.

San Francisco City Guides Launches New, Free Climate Change Tour at San Francisco's Crissy Field

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco City Guides today announced the launch of its new, free Climate Change Walking Tour at San Francisco's Crissy Field on San Francisco Bay. Visitors and locals can embark on an enlightening walking tour that explores the profound impacts of climate change against the breathtaking backdrop of panoramic views, showcasing the beautiful San Francisco Bay and San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

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Walking Tour Showcases 180-Degree Views of Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco City Guides today announced the launch of its new, free Climate Change Walking Tour at San Francisco's Crissy Field on San Francisco Bay.
Guided by knowledgeable San Francisco City Guides volunteers, this thought-provoking tour invites participants to engage in a meaningful dialogue about the imminent threats posed by climate change and rising sea levels of San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
As a non-profit organization committed to preserving and perpetuating the rich history and folklore of San Francisco, San Francisco City Guides, in collaboration with its primary sponsor, the San Francisco Public Library, offers all tours free of charge.
For detailed information about the free tour, the tour schedule and to secure a reservation, please visit the official tour page: Climate Change at Crissy Field Tour.

Emergex Signs Contract of £1.79M with the UK Department of Health and Social Care’s UK Vaccine Network (“UKVN”) to Advance Its Novel Synthetic T Cell-Priming Set-Point Candidate Against Chikungunya Virus

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Friday, November 17, 2023

In the last decade, CHIKV has become a reemerging mosquito-transmitted virus that has spread into Europe, Asia, the Pacific Region, and the Americas, with epidemics causing severe economic impact.

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In the last decade, CHIKV has become a reemerging mosquito-transmitted virus that has spread into Europe, Asia, the Pacific Region, and the Americas, with epidemics causing severe economic impact.
The programme is intended to position Emergex for entry to the clinic by its completion, ready to begin a Phase-1 clinical trial.
Subsequently, Emergex achieved all milestones priming the CHIKV candidate for progression to the next stage of its preclinical development.
A Phase-2 trial for CoronaTcP and a Phase-1 trial for a Universal Influenza vaccine candidate are planned in H1 2024.

Violence over Water Increases Globally According to New Data from Pacific Institute Water Conflict Chronology

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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The Water Conflict Chronology, created by the Pacific Institute during the 1980s, is the world’s most comprehensive open-source database on water-related violence.

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The Water Conflict Chronology, created by the Pacific Institute during the 1980s, is the world’s most comprehensive open-source database on water-related violence.
The database includes verified instances where water or water systems have been a trigger, weapon, or target or casualty of violence.
With today’s update, the Water Conflict Chronology now includes over 1,630 cases and shows a clear worsening trend of water-related violence during recent decades.
Figure 1 shows the overall increase in the number of events in the Water Conflict Chronology between 2000 and 2023.

Ambarella Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call to be Held November 30, 2023

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA), an edge AI semiconductor company, today announced it will hold its third quarter fiscal year 2024 earnings conference call on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA), an edge AI semiconductor company, today announced it will hold its third quarter fiscal year 2024 earnings conference call on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
The company will issue its earnings release after the market closes that same day.
When dialing in for the live call, the PIN number must be provided to access the call.
The live webcast of the conference call, and a webcast replay, will be available at: http://investor.ambarella.com/events.cfm

ITS Logistics November Port Rail Ramp Index: Supply Chain Industry Urged to Closely Monitor Trade Route Disruptions at the Suez and Panama Canal

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Monday, November 13, 2023

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This month, for the first time in the index's history, all modes across all regions are at normal operations.

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This month, for the first time in the index's history, all modes across all regions are at normal operations.
“Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East also has the potential to affect vessel flow through the Suez Canal.
The ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index forecasts port container and dray operations for the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf regions.
Visit here for a full comprehensive copy of the index with expected forecasts for the US port and rail ramps.

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort Selects Agilysys Hospitality Technology To Expertly Deliver Luxury Experiences, Elevate Guest Returns and Manage Residence Rentals and Spa Operations

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Monday, December 18, 2023

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The tranquility of the Pacific Ocean and its idyllic setting is one of the main reasons thousands of people stay at and return to British Columbia’s Black Rock Oceanfront Resort each year.

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The tranquility of the Pacific Ocean and its idyllic setting is one of the main reasons thousands of people stay at and return to British Columbia’s Black Rock Oceanfront Resort each year.
Black Rock Oceanfront Resort chose state-of-the-art hospitality solutions from Agilysys to help them create these personalized hospitality moments.
“We were looking for a partner to help us rise above the rest,” said Adele Larkin, general manager, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort.
Situated on the traditional lands of the Ucluelet First Nation, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is actively striving to become a zero-waste hotel.

Navy Federal Credit Union Honors ‘Students of the Year’ With ROTC All-American Program Scholarships

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Navy Federal Credit Union announced today that it selected the top Air Force, Army and Navy/Marine students as the three ROTC All-American Scholarship Program Students of the Year .

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Navy Federal Credit Union announced today that it selected the top Air Force, Army and Navy/Marine students as the three ROTC All-American Scholarship Program Students of the Year .
Launched six years ago, the program honors the nation’s best and brightest ROTC seniors in all branches of military service.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231213565594/en/
Navy Federal selected the top Air Force, Army and Navy/Marine students as the three ROTC All-American Scholarship Program Students of the Year.
Navy Federal has received nearly 1,000 ROTC student nominations through its scholarship program since 2018.

PsiQuantum Announces New Government Advisory Board with Decades of Combined Public Service Across the White House, Departments of Defense and Commerce, Intelligence Community, and the U.S. Congress

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

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Although currently focused on priorities pertaining to U.S. Government, PsiQuantum plans to expand the Government Advisory Board to include leaders from other allied nations as well.

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Although currently focused on priorities pertaining to U.S. Government, PsiQuantum plans to expand the Government Advisory Board to include leaders from other allied nations as well.
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The creation of the Government Advisory Board is a natural progression of the company’s longstanding partnerships with the U.S. and allied governments.
Through this Board, PsiQuantum will also be better placed to continue its work developing public-private partnerships across the U.S. and allied governments.
“We are grateful for the deep experience and perspective that each member of the Government Advisory Board will be able to share.

Biodiversity Highlighted at Dongying’s Birdwatching Event

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Friday, November 17, 2023

With its temperate, semi-humid continental monsoon climate, the Yellow River Delta is an important stop for millions of migratory birds.

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With its temperate, semi-humid continental monsoon climate, the Yellow River Delta is an important stop for millions of migratory birds.
Wignaraja also praised the bird and wetland preservation efforts undertaken by Dongying, where the Yellow River flows into the Bohai Sea.
One of the measures taken is increasing funds to support ecological restoration projects regarding water supplements, cordgrass treatment, and offshore biodiversity conservation.
The birdwatching season event, which spans for nearly two months, includes a photography competition, a birdwatching competition and conferences focusing on biodiversity and bird protection.