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Chetu Foundation Joins United Nations’ Celebration of Akshaya Patra’s Child Hunger-Fighting Success in India

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Today, the Chetu Foundation – the non-profit entity of global software solutions provider Chetu – attended a special event at the United Nations as a supporter of Akshaya Patra, and its UN-recognized mission to fight child hunger in India.

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  • Today, the Chetu Foundation – the non-profit entity of global software solutions provider Chetu – attended a special event at the United Nations as a supporter of Akshaya Patra, and its UN-recognized mission to fight child hunger in India.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401413757/en/
    "We are thrilled that the United Nations has recognized India's success in addressing child hunger," said Shaili Bansal, executive director of the Chetu Foundation.
  • Earlier this year, the Chetu Foundation donated $60,000 to Akshaya Patra to help feed students in India.
  • Navin Goel, CEO of Akshaya Patra Foundation USA, expressed the organization's honor at being recognized for successfully combatting child hunger in India.

PAN Finance Names Libertex ‘Global CFD Broker of the Year’

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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The established global financial publication PAN Finance has determined Libertex to be the ‘CFD Broker of the Year – Global 2024’ following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by the publication's highly experienced editorial and research teams.

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  • The established global financial publication PAN Finance has determined Libertex to be the ‘CFD Broker of the Year – Global 2024’ following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by the publication's highly experienced editorial and research teams.
  • As an organisation, PAN Finance is committed to providing concise, intelligent, and up-to-date news for a worldwide readership of specialists spanning the entire finance industry.
  • Throughout the rest of 2024 and beyond, Libertex will continue to work hard to provide a CFD trading service worthy of "Broker of the Year".
  • Over the years, Libertex has received multiple prestigious international awards and recognitions, including "CFD Broker of the Year - Global" (PAN Finance Awards, 2024), "Best Trading Experience" (Ultimate Fintech Awards, 2023) and "Best CFD Broker" (World Finance Forex Awards, 2023).

Orbia Releases Annual Impact Report, Highlighting Strong Progress on Sustainability-Driven Agenda

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) released its 15th annual Impact Report , which encompasses the company’s overall business performance as well as key accomplishments in advancing life around the world.

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  • de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) released its 15th annual Impact Report , which encompasses the company’s overall business performance as well as key accomplishments in advancing life around the world.
  • “Amidst challenging conditions and a changing global landscape, Orbia remains committed to its purpose to advance life around the world.
  • Orbia’s strong progress toward its impact goals continues to receive accolades.
  • To read the full 2023 Impact Report, visit the reporting hub here: https://sustainability.orbia.com/ .

T-Mobile Gives Baseball Fans a Secret New Way to Watch Baseball as Free MLB.TV Returns

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240324303077/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240324303077/en/
    T-Mobile Gives Baseball Fans a Secret New Way to Watch Baseball as Free MLB.TV Returns (Photo: Business Wire)
    What’s the news: Just in time for MLB Opening Day, T-Mobile is bringing free MLB.TV back for customers starting tomorrow, March 26 through Monday, April 1 with T-Mobile Tuesdays in the T Life app.
  • To celebrate, the Un-carrier is unveiling the Secret Baseball Button, a custom device that lets people in the office watch baseball all day long without getting caught by a random “pop-in” from their boss.
  • The Secret Baseball Button is a Bluetooth device that connects to a laptop, allowing fans to discreetly switch from baseball to “work” with the literal click of a button.
  • Who it’s for: T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Home Internet and Business customers and baseball fans across the country.

T-Mobile Helps Drive Local Change with Over $12 Million in Hometown Grants

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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And since providing more than $12 million in Hometown Grants since the Un-carrier kicked off its five-year commitment to small towns in April 2021, the Un-carrier is well on its way to hitting the program’s $25 million mark.

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  • And since providing more than $12 million in Hometown Grants since the Un-carrier kicked off its five-year commitment to small towns in April 2021, the Un-carrier is well on its way to hitting the program’s $25 million mark.
  • : Renovate the Riggs-Hamilton American Legion Post 20, updating the 90-year-old building’s interior with ADA accessible restrooms.
  • Each quarter, T-Mobile awards 25 Hometown Grants to small towns with populations of 50,000 or less.
  • And to see how Hometown Grants are creating change, go here .

COVID-19 Monthly Newsletter Service - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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The "COVID-19 Monthly Snapshot" newsletter has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "COVID-19 Monthly Snapshot" newsletter has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In November 2023, 64 investigational drugs were active in Phase 3 of clinical development.
  • Globally, the overall confirmed cases of COVID-19 reached more than 772 million as of November 22, 2023.
  • Fifty-eight COVID-19 vaccines were evaluated in Phase 3, 40 in Phase 2, 84 in Phase 1, and 199 in pre-clinical stages.

Lirvana Labs Raises $5.3M to Bolster its Flagship Yeti Confetti™ Kids App, An AI Learning Platform for Children

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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MENLO PARK, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lirvana Labs, creator of the Yeti Confetti Kids app which provides an AI-powered personalized learning companion for preschool to elementary grade children, today announced it has raised $5.3M in early-stage financing led by Kapor Capital III, Transcend Capital Partners II, and Chingona Ventures. Lirvana Labs will use this funding to expand its flagship product, Yeti Confetti Kids app, focusing on how large language models (LLMs) and generative AI capabilities can be harnessed to deliver personalized learning opportunities for globally diverse environments. Lirvana Labs will also use the funds to pursue efficacy studies with leading research institutions plus further its partnerships with pilot schools and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

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  • Lirvana Labs will use this funding to expand its flagship product, Yeti Confetti Kids app, focusing on how large language models (LLMs) and generative AI capabilities can be harnessed to deliver personalized learning opportunities for globally diverse environments.
  • Since the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning has become integral to every child's education as schools and parents embrace technology's evolving role.
  • Lirvana Labs' Yeti Confetti Kids harnesses AI and cognitive research to act as a versatile educational companion, while also empowering parents and teachers with actionable insights into each child's cognitive, social and emotional development.
  • To learn more about Lirvana Labs and Yeti Confetti Kids, please visit yeticonfettikids.com .

Mayer Brown and The Watson Institute at Brown University Host Second Annual Digital Trust Summit to Convene CEO and Board Members to Discuss AI Governance Solutions

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 28, 2024, corporate and government leaders gathered to discuss the critical need for trustworthy frameworks for building and deploying AI and other emerging technologies at the second annual Digital Trust Summit. The Summit was co-hosted by the Watson Institute at Brown University, The Conference Board, Nasdaq, Bank of America and Mayer Brown, and sponsored by Ankura, Further, Crowdstrike, Exterro and BPM.

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  • The Summit was co-hosted by the Watson Institute at Brown University, The Conference Board, Nasdaq, Bank of America and Mayer Brown, and sponsored by Ankura, Further, Crowdstrike, Exterro and BPM.
  • Through informed decision-making and ongoing dialogue, the Digital Trust Summit helps to shape a future where innovation and ethics coexist, ensuring trust in the digital landscape."
  • Brian Moynihan, Chair of the Board and CEO of Bank of America: "Building and strengthening trust in the current digital age is critical.
  • As such, the Summit organizers announced the third annual Digital Trust Summit is scheduled for March 28, 2025 at Brown University.

Dr. Jane Goodall's 90th birthday celebrated by Ellen Burstyn, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Sen. Cory Booker, Alicia Silverstone, Tabitha Brown, James Cromwell, other global public figures

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 3, the world will observe the 90th birthday of Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, a renowned ethologist, a conservationist, a UN Messenger of Peace and the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI). In honor of Dr. Goodall's milestone birthday, Mercy For Animals and JGI have released a special short film, "Voices of Hope ~ Words of Wisdom by Dr. Jane Goodall," produced to commemorate her lifelong advocacy for animals, people and the environment. Narrated by more than 20 public figures from around the world, the film aims to inspire people to emulate Dr. Goodall's powerful work as an activist, a conservationist and a changemaker.

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  • The international cast of notable narrators highlights the advocacy of Mercy For Animals and the Jane Goodall Institute.
  • Narrated by more than 20 public figures from around the world, the film aims to inspire people to emulate Dr. Goodall's powerful work as an activist, a conservationist and a changemaker.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with Mercy For Animals and the impressive roster of narrators who participated in this project.
  • The Jane Goodall Institute is a global community-centered conservation organization founded in 1977 that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall.

NYC PARKS & GLOBAL CITIZEN ANNOUNCE GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL WILL RETURN TO CENTRAL PARK'S GREAT LAWN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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 NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Citizen Festival is set to return to the iconic Great Lawn of Central Park for the twelfth year on Saturday, September 28 to continue its mission to end extreme poverty. Tickets to Global Citizen Festival are free, and can be earned by taking action to create a world where everyone's basic needs are fulfilled, our planet is flourishing, and every person and country can prosper. This year's lineup and ticketing information to be announced in the coming months.

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  • NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Citizen Festival is set to return to the iconic Great Lawn of Central Park for the twelfth year on Saturday, September 28 to continue its mission to end extreme poverty.
  • "Since 2012, the Global Citizen Festival has called Central Park its home, thanks to the long-standing partnership with NYC Parks and the City of New York.
  • "Central Park's iconic Great Lawn has a long and celebrated history of hosting live events that thrill New Yorkers and visitors alike, from Simon & Garfunkel to the NY Philharmonic.
  • After heavy rain before, during, and after last year's Global Citizen Festival in September, the damage to the Great Lawn was assessed, and Global Citizen's Board of Directors paid for all repairs that were requested.