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Champ Titles Closes $18 Million Series C Funding Round Led by Point72 Ventures

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Point72 Ventures led the round and was joined by existing investors W.R. Berkley Corporation, Eos Venture Partners, Guidewire Software, and Rev1 Ventures, among others.

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  • Point72 Ventures led the round and was joined by existing investors W.R. Berkley Corporation, Eos Venture Partners, Guidewire Software, and Rev1 Ventures, among others.
  • To date, Champ Titles has raised more than $45 million.
  • Champ Titles will use the funds to fuel its ongoing growth.
  • “We believe Champ Titles’ platform offers a comprehensive and simplified solution for state DMVs and addresses a longstanding pain point.

Auri Signs a New Master Distributor Deal

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

DALLAS, TX, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Auri Inc. (OTCPK: AURI) (the Company) signed with a national distributor for the Champ Knockout Line of Gummies.

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  • DALLAS, TX, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Auri Inc. (OTCPK: AURI) (the Company) signed with a national distributor for the Champ Knockout Line of Gummies.
  • Today, Auri Inc., is pleased to announce the signing of the Distribution Company in Dallas, Texas.
  • Auri Inc., is extremely excited to have a distributor with over 3,000 accounts, spread throughout North America.
  • Serving customers for over 30 years, and focused on delivering quality products to customers through over 25 states.

2024 JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG LEADERSHIP AWARD HONORS ELON MUSK, SYLVESTER STALLONE, MARTHA STEWART, MICHAEL MILKEN, AND RUPERT MURDOCH

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

RBG Leadership Award expands to honor Elon Musk, Sylvester Stallone, Martha Stewart, Michael Milken & Rupert Murdock

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  • RBG Leadership Award expands to honor Elon Musk, Sylvester Stallone, Martha Stewart, Michael Milken & Rupert Murdock
    Established in 2020, the RBG Award has previously recognized women of distinction, including HM Queen Elizabeth II and Barbra Streisand.
  • "Justice Ginsburg fought not only for women but for everyone," said Julie Opperman, Chair of the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation.
  • "Justice Ginsburg became an icon by bravely pursuing her own path and prevailing against the odds," said Brendan V. Sullivan, Jr., chair of the RBG Award.
  • Murdoch said: "I am deeply honored to receive the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award from the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation.

ShiftKey Report Reveals Texas Healthcare Workers Make Frequent Personal Sacrifices

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ShiftKey, a leading technology marketplace disrupting healthcare through data and workforce empowerment, today released findings from its "Solutions to Healthcare Burnout Report," including insights from healthcare professionals in Texas - 96% of whom say working in the industry requires major personal sacrifices.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ShiftKey , a leading technology marketplace disrupting healthcare through data and workforce empowerment, today released findings from its "Solutions to Healthcare Burnout Report," including insights from healthcare professionals in Texas - 96% of whom say working in the industry requires major personal sacrifices.
  • Through the report, ShiftKey explores how these sacrifices influence professionals' lives and their ability to address personal and professional needs and highlights how burnout impacts healthcare workers.
  • The report also reveals how independent working options can help alleviate these professionals' challenges, using insights directly from front-line workers.
  • Read the national report here: ShiftKey.com/Trends
    To stay updated on the latest news around ShiftKey, follow ShiftKey on LinkedIn , Instagram and Facebook .

PFL CHAMPIONS VS BELLATOR CHAMPIONS

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Riyadh Season has revealed that the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) will host an unprecedented pay- per-view mega event – PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions – from the state-of the-art Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, February 24. This unprecedented Champions vs Champions fight card features four co-main fights of current PFL Champions vs current Bellator Champions. In addition, the card features two compelling match-ups of previous PFL title challenges vs previous Bellator title challengers.

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  • This unprecedented Champions vs Champions fight card features four co-main fights of current PFL Champions vs current Bellator Champions.
  • Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO, said: "We are delighted to once again partner with The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Season for the PFL Champions vs Champions event.
  • Heavyweight Champion vs. Champion Bout: Renan Ferreira (PFL World Champ) vs. Ryan Bader (Bellator Champ)
    Middleweight Champion vs. Champion Bout: Impa Kasanganay (PFL Light Heavyweight World Champ) vs. Johnny Eblen (Bellator Champ)
    Welterweight Champion vs. Champion Bout: Magomed Magomedkerimov (PFL World Champ) vs. Jason Jackson (Bellator Champ)
    Featherweight Champion vs. Champion Bout: Jesus Pinedo (PFL World Champ) vs. Patricio Pitbull (Bellator Champ)
    Heavyweight Showcase Bout: Bruno Cappelozza (former PFL World Champ) vs. Vadim Nemkov (former Bellator Champ)
    Light Heavyweight Showcase Bout: Thiago Santos (PFL title contender) vs. Yoel Romero (Bellator title contender)
    Lightweight Showcase Bout: Clay Collard (PFL title contender) vs. AJ McKee (former Bellator Champ)
    Featherweight Showcase Bout: Gabriel Braga (PFL title contender) vs. Aaron Pico (Bellator title contender)
    Lightweight Showcase Bout: Biaggio Ali Walsh (Pro Debut) vs. Chris Morris (Pro Debut)
    As part of the historic investment agreement announced last year, Professional Fighters League and SRJ Sports Investments ("SRJ") will host multiple PFL PPV Super Fight Division mega-global events in Saudi Arabia each year.
  • PFL has an expansive global vision for the sport and is building the "Champions League of MMA" with PFL Europe, PFL MENA, and more international leagues in development.

Scott Ahlman, Karma Automotive's New VP, Engineering Brings Results-Oriented Racing Mindset to Ultra-Luxury Technology Company

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

"Scott has a racing mindset – he's all about results.

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  • "Scott has a racing mindset – he's all about results.
  • says Reichenbach, who previously worked with Ahlman at Ford Racing, on the Ford GT (then the world's fastest production car) and at Honda Racing.
  • Ahlman's company contracted to develop winning race cars for an array of clients, including Roush Fenway Racing, Andretti Motorsport, Rahal Letterman Racing and Richard Petty Motorsports.
  • It's a large challenge, but I'm confident that Scott will help ensure that the Karma team will get it right the first time."

FEED THE NEED TOWNHALL ENTERS A NEW DECADE OF HELPING THOSE IN NEED

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Friday, November 17, 2023

CLEVELAND, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When they're not giving it their all on the field, top Cleveland professional athletes and superstars show up off the field to give back. Feed The Need will help serve 4,000 free turkey dinners to those in need at TownHall on Tuesday, November 21, from 11-5 pm.  Feed The Need enters a new decade of helping those in need at TownHall in Ohio City.

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  • Pro athletes and prominent community figures lend a helping hand at the11th annual Feed the Need TownHall Cleveland – "United We Stand, Together We Serve."
  • Feed The Need will help serve 4,000 free turkey dinners to those in need at TownHall on Tuesday, November 21, from 11-5 pm.
  • Feed The Need enters a new decade of helping those in need at TownHall in Ohio City.
  • "TownHall has hosted Feed The Need for the last decade and is proud to continue supporting the local community," says TownHall owner Bobby George.

CJ STROUD & PARIS JOHNSON, JR. PASS THE TORCH TO TREVEYON HENDERSON TO HOST FEED THE NEED

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Friday, November 17, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When they're not giving it their all on the field, the top Columbus athletes and superstars show up off the field to give back. Star running back, Treveyon Henderson, will carry on the tradition of Feed The Need by serving as its host this Thanksgiving season. Treveyon will help serve thousands of free turkey dinners to those in need at TownHall on Monday, November 21, from 11-5pm. CJ Stroud & Paris Johnson, Jr. hosted Feed The Need at TownHall last year. 

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  • Star running back, Treveyon Henderson, will carry on the tradition of Feed The Need by serving as its host this Thanksgiving season.
  • Treveyon will help serve thousands of free turkey dinners to those in need at TownHall on Monday, November 21, from 11-5pm.
  • CJ Stroud & Paris Johnson, Jr. hosted Feed The Need at TownHall last year.
  • As always, TownHall will be raising and matching funds to further support St. Augustine's ongoing efforts to feed those in need.

Final 10 teams announced for inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Tournament officials today announced the remaining 10 teams that will compete in the Grant Thornton Invitational set to debut December 8-10, 2023, at the Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Florida.

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  • Tournament officials today announced the remaining 10 teams that will compete in the Grant Thornton Invitational set to debut December 8-10, 2023, at the Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Florida.
  • “Interest from professionals on both tours was incredibly strong, and we are thrilled with the compelling mixed teams and world-class players heading to Naples this December,” said Rob Hartman, Grant Thornton Invitational Tournament Director.
  • More information on the format can be found here: Grant Thornton Invitational golf tournament unveils three distinct formats for mixed-team play .
  • For Grant Thornton Invitational tickets and additional information, visit the official tournament website: grantthorntoninvitational.com .

KFC® CHICKEN NUGGETS AND STARRY® CELEBRATE JAMAL MURRAY'S CHAMPIONSHIP WITH COLLAB FROM NUGGET HEAVEN, REVEALING A LEATHER JACKET MADE FOR LOYAL FANS

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been a winning year for KFC Chicken Nuggets and STARRY, PepsiCo's crisp, refreshing, lemon-lime flavored soda. To celebrate, the pair are teaming up to recognize basketball star Jamal Murray's championship, to relaunch the Jamal Murray Meal at KFC, and offer 27 leather jackets – a homage to Jamal's jersey number – to loyal fans.

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  • To celebrate, the pair are teaming up to recognize basketball star Jamal Murray's championship, to relaunch the Jamal Murray Meal at KFC, and offer 27 leather jackets – a homage to Jamal's jersey number – to loyal fans.
  • The leather jacket incorporates color pops of KFC signature red and STARRY bright yellow and lime green.
  • It features a racer design, "Champ" and "Jamal Murray WorldWide" patches, and Jamal's signature double arrow logomark, among other decals and emblems.
  • "I appreciate the love from KFC and STARRY in creating this jacket for fans to celebrate the championship."