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Japan House Los Angeles Partners with ‘King of Kawaii’ Sebastian Masuda on Next Exhibition: “Yes, Kawaii is Art -Express Yourself-"

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition “Yes, KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS YOURSELF-” in partnership with renowned multi-disciplinary artist and “King of Kawaii” Sebastian Masuda.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition “Yes, KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS YOURSELF-” in partnership with renowned multi-disciplinary artist and “King of Kawaii” Sebastian Masuda.
  • The term kawaii literally translates to “cute” or “adorable,” but Japanese kawaii culture has evolved into a global phenomenon encompassing fashion, art, technology, and even social behavior.
  • The exhibition is presented by JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, with curatorial supervision by Sebastian Masuda Studio and Six Percent Inc., and support from ASOBISYSTEM Co., Ltd.
  • For more information, visit the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles website and social channels: Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube and LinkedIn .

Robins Kaplan LLP Files Complaint Against Social Media Giants Meta, Snap, TikTok on Behalf of Spirit Lake Nation, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Today, Robins Kaplan LLP filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit on behalf of the Spirit Lake Tribe in North Dakota and the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin against entities that include Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, Inc., Snap Inc., TikTok parent company ByteDance, and Alphabet Inc., which owns YouTube and Google.

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  • Today, Robins Kaplan LLP filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit on behalf of the Spirit Lake Tribe in North Dakota and the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin against entities that include Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, Inc., Snap Inc., TikTok parent company ByteDance, and Alphabet Inc., which owns YouTube and Google.
  • The complaint alleges that rampant social media addiction for Native American teenagers is contributing to suicide rates that are staggeringly higher than their adolescent counterparts.
  • The Center for Native American Youth notes that Tribal teen suicide rates are roughly 3.5 times higher than the national average in the United States.
  • We are demanding these social media corporations take responsibility for intentionally creating dangerous features that ramp up the compulsive use of social media by the youth on our Reservation.”
    The complaint details how U.S.

Lithium Americas Receives Conditional Commitment for $2.26 Billion ATVM Loan from the U.S. DOE for Construction of Thacker Pass

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) has received a conditional commitment (the “Conditional Commitment”) from the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) for a $2.26 billion loan under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (“ATVM”) Loan Program (the “Loan”) for financing the construction of the processing facilities at Thacker Pass, located in Humboldt County, Nevada (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”).

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  • The Loan is intended to help finance the construction of Thacker Pass, targeted to produce an initial 40,000 tonnes per year (“tpa”) of battery grade lithium carbonate (“Phase 1”).
  • Lithium Americas and its engineering, procurement and construction management (“EPCM”) contractor, Bechtel, entered into a National Construction Agreement (Project Labor Agreement) (“PLA”) with North America’s Building Trades Unions (“NABTU”) for construction of Thacker Pass.
  • Lithium Americas is committed to sustainably developing Thacker Pass, including working closely with local communities and designing the operation to reduce any potential environmental impacts.
  • Lithium Americas is currently focused on advancing detailed engineering, procurement and execution planning for the construction of Thacker Pass.

NCOA Encourages Older Adults to Boost Their Budgets by Applying for $30 Billion in Unclaimed Benefits

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With poverty rising among older Americans and the cost-of-living still a challenge for those living on a fixed income, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is raising awareness this month about the $30 billion in benefits that eligible older adults leave unused each year because they don't know about these assistance programs or how to apply.

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  • Boost Your Budget Week spotlights programs that help pay for food, medicine, and more.
  • Boost Your Budget Week , April 15-19, focuses on connecting eligible older adults to programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) , Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) , and Medicare Part D Extra Help —all of which can make it easier for low-income older adults to afford daily expenses.
  • "Today in America, we have over 8 million older adults living in poverty, 2 million more than the year before," said Josh Hodges , NCOA's Chief Customer Officer.
  • These partners operate under NCOA's national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers , supported by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL).

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center Reopens With New Renovations and Exciting Event Lineup

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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MASHANTUCKET, Conn., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pequot Museum & Research Center is thrilled to announce its reopening for the season, showcasing an array of renovations and an exciting lineup of educational programs, workshops and events for families and friends of all ages.

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  • MASHANTUCKET, Conn., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pequot Museum & Research Center is thrilled to announce its reopening for the season, showcasing an array of renovations and an exciting lineup of educational programs, workshops and events for families and friends of all ages.
  • From April to September, the Pequot Museum is set to host numerous interactive experiences and activities for guests of all ages.
  • The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is open from Wednesday through Saturday from 9:00am – 5:00pm, with the last admission option at 4:00pm.
  • For more information on The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and full details on upcoming events, please visit www.pequotmuseum.org .

The MolinaCares Accord Provides Santee Sioux Nation $50,000 to Assist Members Following Tribal State of Emergency

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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The Molina Cares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Nebraska (“Molina”), provided a grant to support the Santee Sioux Nation ’s efforts to provide food and heat in the wake of a winter storm.

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  • The Molina Cares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Nebraska (“Molina”), provided a grant to support the Santee Sioux Nation ’s efforts to provide food and heat in the wake of a winter storm.
  • The $50,000 donation will help purchase propane and food, both of which are not readily accessible on the reservation when storms hit.
  • In January, the Santee Sioux Nation declared a Tribal State of Emergency.
  • “We are proud to support the Santee Sioux Nation by helping to supply necessities for its members,” said Frank Clepper, plan president for Molina Healthcare of Nebraska.

California Wildfire Innovation Fund Delivers Sustainable Forestry Solutions

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the one-year anniversary of CSAA Insurance Group's announcement of a $25M investment in the California Wildfire Innovation Fund, several notable initiatives supported by the fund are underway to realize the stated goals of climate resilience and economic growth:

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  • "We are pleased that our investment in the California Wildfire Innovation Fund is significantly advancing our commitment to forest resiliency," said Chief Risk Officer Jeff Huebner.
  • The California Wildfire Innovation Fund is managed by Blue Forest Asset Management, and targets emerging investment opportunities in forest restoration, wood utilization, and wildfire mitigation.
  • "We are excited about the California Wildfire Innovation Fund's initial portfolio of high-impact forest restoration investments," said Blue Forest CEO Zach Knight.
  • For more information about the California Wildfire Innovation Fund and Blue Forest Asset Management, visit www.blueforest.org .

Distinguished North Dakota Leader Named CSO of New Federal Award-Winning Coalition

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215979111/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215979111/en/
    Dr. Hollie J. Mackey of North Dakota State University today was named Chief Strategy Officer to lead the regional National Science Foundation North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine partnership, Food systems Adapted for Resiliency and Maximized Security (FARMS) (Photo: Business Wire)
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  • Mackey has been a core partner of our team effort to secure these federal funds,” said NDSU President David J. Cook.
  • She has a track record of inclusion and building healthy collaboration from every corner of North Dakota.
  • The NSF Engines: North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation under Award #2315315.

REDDING RANCHERIA ANNOUNCES NEW BUSINESS AND PARTNERSHIP WITH H2 ENERGY GROUP (H2EG) AIMED TO CREATE CARBON-NEGATIVE BIOFUELS

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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REDDING, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Redding Rancheria Tribe and the State of California Department of Conservation are excited to announce that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Tribe has received a $500,000 grant from the Department of Conservation to assist the Tribe with developing a new Green Hydrogen production facility in Red Bluff, California.

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  • "We congratulate the Redding Rancheria Tribe and look forward to our ongoing collaboration," Department of Conservation Director David Shabazian said.
  • The Tribe is licensing the technology from H2 Energy Group, an experienced Green Hydrogen producer.
  • H2 Energy Group Chairman and Founder Christopher Headrick said, "We're thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the Redding Rancheria and the State of California on this project.
  • The I-5 corridor is a natural place to deploy this technology to produce Green Hydrogen fuel as soon as possible."

Federal Award to Help Make North Dakota the “Epicenter of AgTech” Supporting Innovation, Jobs, and Economic Growth

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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The competitive award will fund programs that help solve food insecurity and expand economic opportunities for not only more people and organizations, but for increasing the growth of existing crops and introducing new crops to market.

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  • The competitive award will fund programs that help solve food insecurity and expand economic opportunities for not only more people and organizations, but for increasing the growth of existing crops and introducing new crops to market.
  • The award highlights the state’s talent pool in AgTech and recognizes the unique collaborative partnership that came together to show how North Dakota feeds the world.
  • Encourage involvement and investment from the private sector, non-profit organizations, and the broader North Dakota agricultural community.
  • The NSF Engines: North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation under Award #2315315.