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Government Prosecutors Seek to Protect the "Privacy" of City Officials Entangled in Web of Corruption Related to DWP Billing Scandal, Says Consumer Watchdog

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Monday, March 25, 2024

In their Response Brief, government prosecutors argued that City officials who were investigated by the FBI but ultimately not charged with a crime should have their names redacted to protect their privacy and related interests.

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  • In their Response Brief, government prosecutors argued that City officials who were investigated by the FBI but ultimately not charged with a crime should have their names redacted to protect their privacy and related interests.
  • Ultimately, four City officials were sentenced in connection with the DWP scandal.
  • However, significant questions remain about the roles other key officials played in the City's misconduct, including former City Attorney Mike Feuer.
  • Critics ask why certain individuals — including high-ranking personnel in the city attorney's office who remain unidentified in prosecutors' public court filings — escaped punishment."

Consumer Watchdog and the Los Angeles Times Petition Federal Court to Release FBI Warrants Related to LA City Attorney and LA DWP Corruption

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

One City Attorney official, Thomas Peters, was sentenced to 9 months of home detention, and two DWP officials pled guilty.

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  • One City Attorney official, Thomas Peters, was sentenced to 9 months of home detention, and two DWP officials pled guilty.
  • However, significant questions remain about the roles other key officials played in the City's misconduct, including former City Attorney Mike Feuer.
  • "The public has a right to know what top City officials did while performing their public duties."
  • Critics ask why certain individuals — including high-ranking personnel in the city attorney's office who remain unidentified in prosecutors' public court filings — escaped punishment."

Tickeron Unveils Innovative AI-Powered Robots for Mid-Cap Stocks with Inverse ETF Hedging

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The company has released a groundbreaking line of AI-powered trading robots meticulously designed to cater to mid-cap stocks, offering a unique hedge using Inverse Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).

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  • The company has released a groundbreaking line of AI-powered trading robots meticulously designed to cater to mid-cap stocks, offering a unique hedge using Inverse Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).
  • This innovative approach addresses the long-standing challenge of active trading in the US stock market without resorting to short positions.
  • The result is an ingenious use of Inverse or "Bearish" ETFs, enabling traders to open long positions exclusively while ensuring robust insurance during market corrections.
  • Inverse ETF Hedging Algorithm: The new line of robots incorporates a unique algorithm that opens long positions on Inverse ETFs during the early stages of market corrections.

First American Chief Innovation Officer Paul Hurst Named a 2023 Inman Best of Proptech Award Winner

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Monday, November 13, 2023

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF ), a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, announced today that Chief Innovation Officer Paul Hurst was named a 2023 Inman Best of Proptech award winner in the venture capital category.

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  • First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF ), a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, announced today that Chief Innovation Officer Paul Hurst was named a 2023 Inman Best of Proptech award winner in the venture capital category.
  • The inaugural Inman 2023 Best of Proptech awards spotlight the achievements of the companies and leaders leveraging technology to change the residential landscape.
  • “Paul’s efforts have been instrumental to our progress in making buying and selling real estate simpler, faster and more certain,” said Ken DeGiorgio, chief executive officer of First American.
  • He was also influential in developing and launching Endpoint, a digital title and settlement company funded by First American.

Texas Original Celebrates Sixth Anniversary, Introduces Blueberry Lemonade Gummy

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Texas Original (TXOG), Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, today announced the launch of its 30 mg Blueberry Lemonade gummy on the heels of the company’s sixth anniversary.

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  • Texas Original (TXOG), Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, today announced the launch of its 30 mg Blueberry Lemonade gummy on the heels of the company’s sixth anniversary.
  • The first medical cannabis gummy with 30 mg of THC in the state, TXOG’s Blueberry Lemonade gummy will be available this month and is designed to help patients on higher prescribed doses alleviate symptoms like pain, muscle spasms and nausea.
  • The Blueberry Lemonade gummy will be available to Texans with qualifying conditions such as PTSD, cancer, spasticity and neuropathy.
  • “When Texas Original was founded in 2017, our dream was to transform Texas through the power and truth of medical cannabis,” said Nico Richardson, CEO of Texas Original.

Walmart GoLocal Announces Rina Hurst, Former Chief Business Officer at Shipt, as Vice President

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Walmart today announced Rina Hurst as vice president of Walmart GoLocal , Walmart’s delivery service platform.

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  • Walmart today announced Rina Hurst as vice president of Walmart GoLocal , Walmart’s delivery service platform.
  • Hurst joins Walmart from Shipt, where she served as chief business officer.
  • Hurst will be responsible for the strategic direction, operations and general management of Walmart GoLocal as it continues to scale in bringing retailers of all sizes reliable, same-day delivery.
  • Hurst will focus on further scaling the business and expanding Walmart GoLocal’s capabilities to meet the evolving fulfillment needs of retailers.

Texas Original Opens North Austin Medical Cannabis Pickup Location, Expanding Access in Central Texas

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Texas Original , Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, today announced its new prescription pickup location opened in North Austin.

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  • Texas Original , Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, today announced its new prescription pickup location opened in North Austin.
  • The North Austin location is Texas Original’s fourth in Central Texas, joining the company’s South Austin headquarters and dispensary and other locations in Waco and San Antonio.
  • “We are the leaders of medical cannabis cultivation and distribution in Texas, starting with our hometown of Austin.
  • Texans can obtain medical cannabis prescriptions through online clinics or local physicians registered with the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas.

A Modern-Day Western: Critically Acclaimed Film 'Noble Things' Gallops Toward Major Streaming Platforms

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

The film also boasts a riveting performance by the late and immensely respected actor Michael Parks (Kill Bill).

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  • The film also boasts a riveting performance by the late and immensely respected actor Michael Parks (Kill Bill).
  • "We are absolutely thrilled to expand the reach of the movie through these great streaming services.
  • We are even more excited at the prospect of introducing Ryan Hurst's truly awe-inspiring performance to a much larger audience.
  • To watch Noble Things on Apple TV or Amazon Prime, please visit their respective platforms and search for the film.

Texas Original Continues Dallas-Fort Worth Expansion, Opens Plano Permanent Medical Cannabis Location

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Texas Original , Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, announced today the opening of a permanent pickup location in Plano.

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  • Texas Original , Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, announced today the opening of a permanent pickup location in Plano.
  • To celebrate the opening and to make medical cannabis more accessible to Texans, Texas Original has partnered with a telemedicine clinic to offer 50 free, one-year prescriptions to Plano permanent pickup location visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Prospective patients can visit the Plano location beginning Aug. 31 to book an appointment with the telemedicine clinic’s CUP-registered physicians to receive a prescription for medical cannabis.
  • Texas Original advances its commitment to expanding patient access to cannabis medicine amid lawmakers' failure to broaden medical cannabis regulation during the 2023 Texas regular legislative session.

Benson Hill Appoints Chief Transformation Officer to Drive Company Evolution

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Benson Hill , Inc. (NYSE: BHIL, the “Company” or “Benson Hill”), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, announced today the appointment of Kimberly (Kim) Hurst as its Chief Transformation Officer.

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  • Benson Hill , Inc. (NYSE: BHIL, the “Company” or “Benson Hill”), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, announced today the appointment of Kimberly (Kim) Hurst as its Chief Transformation Officer.
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    Benson Hill, Inc., announced today the appointment of Kimberly (Kim) Hurst as its Chief Transformation Officer.
  • “Kim’s strategic insight and business development success within Benson Hill made her a clear choice for this important position,” Elsner said.
  • Prior to joining Benson Hill in 2020 as vice president of corporate development, she served as senior vice president of long-term planning at Post Holdings during its transformation into a diversified food holdings company.