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Innovative Faith and Private Industry Partnership Expands Health Services in South DeKalb

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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STONECREST, Ga., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A leader in providing community-focused access and solutions to looming health disparities, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is announcing an innovative new partnership with Community Healthcare of America to expand medical and preventative health services in South DeKalb. New Birth Senior Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant, U.S. Senator John Ossoff, DeKalb Chief Executive Officer Michael Thurmond and a host of community leaders and representatives will commemorate the grand opening of a new medical clinic on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Family Life Center on the New Birth Campus, located at 6400 Woodrow Rd. in Stonecrest.

Key Points: 
  • "The Community Healthcare of America Clinic at New Birth is an innovative faith and private industry partnership that endeavors to help bridge the gap between those who need care and the significant barriers to quality healthcare that too often persists in communities of color."
  • Medical clinic leaders note that onsite services will evolve to treat identified needs and pathologies most prevalent for the surrounding community.
  • Staffed by multiple doctors, physician assistants and nurses, Community Healthcare of America Clinic at New Birth services multiple levels of health needs from insured to Medicaid.
  • Senator John Ossoff, DeKalb CEO Michale Thurmond, Stonecrest Mayor Jazmine Cobble, James Mola (Community Healthcare of America) and more.

Tear the Paper Ceiling Gains Momentum As It Celebrates First Anniversary

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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In the first year of the initiative, Tear the Paper Ceiling corporate partners collectively opened up more than 34,000 jobs to STARs.

Key Points: 
  • In the first year of the initiative, Tear the Paper Ceiling corporate partners collectively opened up more than 34,000 jobs to STARs.
  • “The past year is only the beginning of a national effort to tear the paper ceiling.
  • Most importantly, Tear the Paper Ceiling coalition corporate partners are actively working to create more opportunities for STARs at their own companies.
  • SkyHive has integrated its AI-powered skills software with fellow Tear the Paper Ceiling Coalition member Workday’s Human Capital Management and Skills Cloud solutions.

Nationwide Polling Reveals Overwhelming Support for New Publicly Funded Flexible State-Based Education Programs

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Odyssey, a platform that helps states connect families to public funding and education services – today released new nationwide polling, which found that an overwhelming majority of parents (73%) want publicly funded flexible state-based education programs. This includes Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), microgrants, and other K-12 education funding programs to aid in providing higher-quality education to their children. Among the states that were surveyed which do not currently offer publicly funded ESAs— Alabama, Pennsylvania, and California —over 70% of parents said they want ESAs to be made available in their state, and 64% said they would apply for ESA support were it to be made available.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Odyssey , a platform that helps states connect families to public funding and education services – today released new nationwide polling , which found that an overwhelming majority of parents (73%) want publicly funded flexible state-based education programs.
  • This includes Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), microgrants, and other K-12 education funding programs to aid in providing higher-quality education to their children.
  • "It is now clear that parents of all backgrounds want new flexible funding education programs and modern tech to help their kids succeed.
  • Odyssey's all-in-one platform makes it easier and faster for states to create and scale education funding programs with easy-to-use technology.

New International Report Reveals 75% of People Don't Think They are Eating Their Five a Day

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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What's more, 75% of those surveyed noted that they are not eating the recommended fruit and vegetable portions every day, and even 23% say they're eating the recommended portion less than once a week.

Key Points: 
  • What's more, 75% of those surveyed noted that they are not eating the recommended fruit and vegetable portions every day, and even 23% say they're eating the recommended portion less than once a week.
  • Almost 1 in 5 Americans (19%) claim they eat the recommended 5 portions a day, which was the lowest percentage across all markets.
  • Eating adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables is an important component of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
  • Walr is a member organization of the Market Research Society and abides by all codes of practice.

i-80 Gold Reports Q3 2023 Operating Results

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Exploration, evaluation, and pre-development costs were $10.0 million and $30.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Exploration, evaluation, and pre-development costs were $10.0 million and $30.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
  • Lone Tree is expected to become the hub of i-80's Nevada operations and the central processing facility for gold mineralization from the Granite Creek, McCoy-Cove and Ruby Hill underground gold deposits.
  • Lone Tree produced and sold from its residual leaching activities 1,775 ounces of gold during the quarter and 5,138 ounces of gold YTD at a realized gold price of $1,925 and $1,961 per ounce sold1, respectively.
  • The Company will hold a conference call and webcast on November 2, 2023, commencing at 10:00 am ET to discuss its third quarter results and answer questions from participants.

Northwestern Mutual Increases its Impact Investing Fund to $175 Million to Support Racial Equity Initiatives

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services company, announced its continued commitment to lessen the racial wealth gap by adding $75 million to its existing Impact Investing Fund – bringing the total to $175M. The fund, which was established in 2021, places investments nationally and in Milwaukee with a focus on business growth and physical and social infrastructure. The capital helps businesses and entrepreneurs continue to grow and create positive economic momentum within local communities, while also generating a positive financial return for the company's policyowners.

Key Points: 
  • The fund, which was established in 2021, places investments nationally and in Milwaukee with a focus on business growth and physical and social infrastructure.
  • "With this added commitment, we will be able to support even more positive social impact and businesses as they grow their footprint and workforce in their local communities."
  • "We are energized by both the conversation as well as the potential to influence others looking to support the larger mission."
  • For more information about Northwestern Mutual and for outcomes from the Gather Against the Gap conversation, visit northwesternmutual.com.

Tech workers in the U.S. earn 46 per cent more than tech workers in Canada: TMU Study

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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The report also offers a quantifiable analysis on non-wage compensation such as stock options and shows an average U.S. tech workers’ equity compensation was valued at twice that of a tech worker in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • The report also offers a quantifiable analysis on non-wage compensation such as stock options and shows an average U.S. tech workers’ equity compensation was valued at twice that of a tech worker in Canada.
  • Median wage compensation gap by country:
    In the U.S., tech workers earn an average of $122,604, while in Canada, tech workers earn $83,698
    Non-tech workers in America earn an average of $51,830, while in Canada non-tech workers earn $46,311
    Women tech workers in Canada earn $73,932, men earn $86,574
    Women tech workers in the U.S. earn $103,078, men earn $129,657
    For non-tech workers in Canada, women earn $41,162 and men earn $51,882
    Median wages by educational attainment for tech workers:
    Median wages by racial identity:
    In Canada, the highest paid tech workers identify as Chinese and the lowest paid tech workers identify as Black.
  • In the U.S., the highest paid tech workers identify as South Asian and the lowest paid identify as American Indian and/or Alaskan Native.
  • For more insight into the compensation disparity between Canadian and American tech workers in Canada, check out the full report, Mind the Gap: Compensation Disparity Between Canadian and American Technology Workers .

Excitement builds ahead of next week's inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anticipation is growing ahead of the inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai, which will kick off next Monday 16th October at the iconic Museum of the Future in Dubai, and running until Tuesday 17th October. A unique platform, the Summit will convene more than 500 investors, government, business, policy and cultural leaders from 20 countries to accelerate investment and co-creation opportunities in hitherto untapped and under-explored markets.

Key Points: 
  • Participants can expect a uniquely authentic, actionable and interactive event
    DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anticipation is growing ahead of the inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai, which will kick off next Monday 16th October at the iconic Museum of the Future in Dubai, and running until Tuesday 17th October.
  • The SuperBridge Summit Dubai is a bridge to bring these together, connecting old and young, tradition and modernity, North and South, East and West to enable future generations to thrive.
  • Xu continues: "The SuperBridge Summit Dubai will be different in a number of key aspects.
  • A pioneering initiative by KAOUN International, a subsidiary of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and the SuperBridge Council, the SuperBridge Summit Dubai is held in partnership with the 43rd edition of GITEX Global, the world's largest and most influential tech event hosted in Dubai, attracting tech executives and investors from 170 countries.

Excitement builds ahead of next week's inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai

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Friday, October 13, 2023
Cloud, Partnership, Museum of the Future, Hope, Government, Dubai World Trade Centre, AI, Internet, Tourism, Culture, Running, Summit, Future, Web 3.0, System, Kingsoft, Environment, Growth, CIO, Policy, Blockchain, Gap, Non-Internet email address, LLM, Human, Video game

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anticipation is growing ahead of the inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai, which will kick off next Monday 16th October at the iconic Museum of the Future in Dubai, and running until Tuesday 17th October. A unique platform, the Summit will convene more than 500 investors, government, business, policy and cultural leaders from 20 countries to accelerate investment and co-creation opportunities in hitherto untapped and under-explored markets.

Key Points: 
  • Participants can expect a uniquely authentic, actionable and interactive event
    DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anticipation is growing ahead of the inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai, which will kick off next Monday 16th October at the iconic Museum of the Future in Dubai, and running until Tuesday 17th October.
  • The SuperBridge Summit Dubai is a bridge to bring these together, connecting old and young, tradition and modernity, North and South, East and West to enable future generations to thrive.
  • Xu continues: "The SuperBridge Summit Dubai will be different in a number of key aspects.
  • A pioneering initiative by KAOUN International, a subsidiary of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and the SuperBridge Council, the SuperBridge Summit Dubai is held in partnership with the 43rd edition of GITEX Global, the world's largest and most influential tech event hosted in Dubai, attracting tech executives and investors from 170 countries.

India - Online Fashion Retail Market size to grow by USD 28.93 Billion from 2022 to 2027 | Market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like adidas AG, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., and many more

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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The online fashion retail market in India is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

Key Points: 
  • The online fashion retail market in India is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
  • India - Online Fashion Retail Market 2023 – 2027: Market Dynamics
    Impactful driver- The market is experiencing significant growth, primarily propelled by the increasing adoption of digital payment systems.
  • India - Online Lingerie Market: The India - online lingerie market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.37% between 2022 and 2027.
  • India Costume Jewelry Market: The India costume jewelry market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.64% between 2022 and 2027.