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MyBio Are the New Exclusive Partner for QIAGEN in Ireland & Northern Ireland

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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MyBio Ltd., an award-winning specialist Irish life science distribution partner, announces a new exclusive partnership with QIAGEN, a leading global provider, to distribute their leading Life Science “Sample to Insight” product range throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland with effect from April 1st, 2024.

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  • MyBio Ltd., an award-winning specialist Irish life science distribution partner, announces a new exclusive partnership with QIAGEN, a leading global provider, to distribute their leading Life Science “Sample to Insight” product range throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland with effect from April 1st, 2024.
  • This exclusivity refers to Life Science products for the respective customer base and does not extend to other product portfolios of QIAGEN such as IVD regulated products, HID, Instrument Service or QDI products or customer segments.
  • This new partnership extends QIAGEN’S reach into the Irish life science market by leveraging MyBio Ltd.’s strong commercial presence and deep ties within the Academic, Biopharma and Agri-Bioscience industries in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, MyBio Ltd. will exclusively supply the QIAGEN Life Science research product range to the academic research, biopharma, and agri-bioscience industries across the Island of Ireland.

SecondWave Systems Announces Professor Paul Peter Tak as New Advisory Board Member and Secures $3M Additional Financing to Accelerate Development of Novel Ultrasound-Based Anti-Inflammatory Therapy

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Research, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Public Policy, Government, Biotechnology, White House, Federal Government, Managed Care, Health, Science, ARPA-H, Rheumatoid arthritis, Partnership, Patient, Trial of the century, ARPA, Inflammation, DARPA, Spleen, Pharmaceutical industry

SecondWave Systems, Inc. , a pioneer in the emerging field of bio-ultrasonic medicine, welcomes Professor Paul Peter Tak as the inaugural member of its newly established advisory board.

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  • SecondWave Systems, Inc. , a pioneer in the emerging field of bio-ultrasonic medicine, welcomes Professor Paul Peter Tak as the inaugural member of its newly established advisory board.
  • This new funding enables further advancement of the MINI technology platform for implementation in a pivotal clinical trial for at-home treatment of RA.
  • “Despite advances in treatment, there is still a significant unmet need for better treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases, like RA”, said Dr. Tak.
  • “One area of unmet need is for therapies that specifically target the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway, a natural mechanism in the body that helps control inflammation.

Hitachi Vantara Federal Joins the International Biometrics + Identity Association

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Hitachi Vantara Federal, the trusted leader in mission-centric data solutions for the Federal government, has announced its new membership into the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) in the technology and solutions providers category.

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  • Hitachi Vantara Federal, the trusted leader in mission-centric data solutions for the Federal government, has announced its new membership into the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) in the technology and solutions providers category.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327421002/en/
    Hitachi Vantara Federal brings over 20 years of research and tailored solutions to the association, including its finger vein scanner and integrated smart space video technology and intelligence.
  • "We’re excited to join IBIA,” said Gary Hix, chief technology officer at Hitachi Vantara Federal.
  • “We’re delighted to count Hitachi Vantara Federal among the industry leaders joining the IBIA,” said John Mears, Chairman of the IBIA Board.

Project Cypress DAC Hub Team Awarded Funding from U.S. Department of Energy

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Funding for Project Cypress is a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Regional Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hubs program.

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  • Funding for Project Cypress is a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Regional Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hubs program.
  • Project Cypress is eligible for up to $600 million in matched federal investment under this funding opportunity.
  • Leaders of Project Cypress are determining final siting and storage options in Louisiana, with selected sites including privately owned land in Calcasieu Parish.
  • The CEC will serve as an advisory body for Project Cypress, ensuring that the community has a voice in development decisions about the DAC Hub.

California Mortgage Relief Program Announces Final Funding Phase and Urges Homeowners to Apply Now

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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The California Mortgage Relief Program, a critical lifeline for homeowners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, has announced it is entering its final phase of funding, with a limited amount of federal funds remaining.

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  • The California Mortgage Relief Program, a critical lifeline for homeowners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, has announced it is entering its final phase of funding, with a limited amount of federal funds remaining.
  • While 3.8 percent of California homeowners identify as Black/African American, 15 percent of California Mortgage Relief Program grants have gone to Black/African American households.
  • “The California Mortgage Relief Program has exceeded all goals for ensuring high-risk homeowners from underrepresented communities get the support they need," said Rebecca Franklin, President of the CalHFA Homeowner Relief Corporation."
  • You changed our lives.”
    For more information on the California Mortgage Relief Program and to apply for assistance before funds are exhausted, please visit www.CaMortgageRelief.org.

UiPath Announces FedRAMP® Authorization for Its Automation Cloud™ Public Sector

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Public Policy, Government, Software, Internet, White House, Federal Government, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Automation, Synthetic media, Public, Software as a service, Intelligence, Partnership, Federation, AI, Public sector, Senior, Specialization, Generative, Risk assessment, Cloud computing, FedRAMP, Robot, Medical device

As an authorized provider of AI-powered automation within FedRAMP , UiPath offers public sector agencies a viable and secure method to achieve digital modernization imperatives.

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  • As an authorized provider of AI-powered automation within FedRAMP , UiPath offers public sector agencies a viable and secure method to achieve digital modernization imperatives.
  • UiPath AI and automation solutions are already securely increasing accuracy, capacity, and resilience in U.S. federal agencies, U.S. state governments, and hundreds of international public sector organizations.
  • “Our FedRAMP authorized status is a significant achievement which will allow more public sector organizations to enhance their operations through the power of AI and automation,” said Mike Daniels, Senior Vice President of Public Sector at UiPath.
  • UiPath Automation Cloud Public Sector is available to public sector customers.

KB Home Earns 14th ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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KB Home has built over 188,000 ENERGY STAR certified homes, more than any other homebuilder in the nation.

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  • KB Home has built over 188,000 ENERGY STAR certified homes, more than any other homebuilder in the nation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326252701/en/
    KB Home has been named an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award Winner for an unprecedented 14th consecutive year.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Sustained Excellence Award is the highest honor bestowed by the ENERGY STAR program.
  • EPA presents the Sustained Excellence Award to partners that have made outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy.

Cleveland-Cliffs Selected to Receive $575 Million in US Department of Energy Investments for Two Projects to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization Technologies

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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This federal funding is being made available through DOE’s Industrial Demonstrations Program funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.

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  • This federal funding is being made available through DOE’s Industrial Demonstrations Program funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.
  • Middletown will maintain its existing raw steel production capacity of approximately 3 million net tons per year and will no longer use coke for iron production.
  • We are grateful for the support of the Department of Energy and their recognition of Cleveland-Cliffs’ strong leadership in steel decarbonization.
  • The Department of Energy has facilitated a perfect situation for our union workforce, our decarbonization endeavors, our communities in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and our shareholders.”
    U.S.

Woodside Completes Sale of 10% Scarborough Interest

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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The sale proceeds received by Woodside of US$910 million for equity in the Scarborough Joint Venture comprises the purchase price, reimbursed expenditure and escalation.2

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  • The sale proceeds received by Woodside of US$910 million for equity in the Scarborough Joint Venture comprises the purchase price, reimbursed expenditure and escalation.2
    Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill welcomed completion of the sale.
  • “LNG Japan’s commitment to the Scarborough Joint Venture is a demonstration of the value our customers place on gas as a long-term source of energy as they navigate the energy transition.
  • Completion of the sale to LNG Japan is a significant milestone as we progress toward first LNG cargo from Scarborough targeted in 2026.
  • “We are also pleased to welcome Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security’s equity investment in LJ Scarborough Pty Ltd. JOGMEC’s support reflects the contribution Scarborough gas will make to Japan’s energy security.”
    Woodside holds a 90% interest in the Scarborough Joint Venture and will remain as operator.

Beyond New Horizons Secures $3.7 Billion U.S. Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) II Contract

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Today Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) announced it has been awarded the U.S. Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) II contract valued at more than 3.7 billion dollars.

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  • Today Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) announced it has been awarded the U.S. Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) II contract valued at more than 3.7 billion dollars.
  • BNH is a Joint Venture (JV) between Astrion and Fluor specializing in testing and evaluation for military and space systems.
  • BNH will carry out test operations, technology development, equipment and facility sustainment, and capital improvements to ensure the continuity of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) ground test mission.
  • "Together, we are revolutionizing aerospace ground testing and sustainment operations, ultimately enhancing U.S. Air Force systems for years to come."