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Eighth Annual BNP Paribas Open Scholarships Awarded to Local Coachella Valley High School Students

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

BNP Paribas, Europe’s leading financial institution and a global sponsor of tennis, today announces it has awarded the eighth annual BNP Paribas Open Scholarships to Jose Arreola, Kamila Cortes Ramirez, Miguel Gonzalez and Nevaeh Robles from the 2024 graduating class of Coachella Valley High School in Thermal, CA.

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  • BNP Paribas, Europe’s leading financial institution and a global sponsor of tennis, today announces it has awarded the eighth annual BNP Paribas Open Scholarships to Jose Arreola, Kamila Cortes Ramirez, Miguel Gonzalez and Nevaeh Robles from the 2024 graduating class of Coachella Valley High School in Thermal, CA.
  • The scholarships are granted during the BNP Paribas Open and aim to support students' pursuit of higher education, providing them with the resources they need to achieve their goals.
  • By investing in these young minds, BNP Paribas is not only fostering individual success but also contributing to the overall development of the Coachella Valley.
  • Today, we take great pride in reaffirming our support to Coachella Valley High School students through scholarship opportunities.

RTX's SM-6 intercepts ballistic missile target at sea

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Friday, March 29, 2024

PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY, Hawaii, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) built by Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target at sea in its final seconds of flight, after being fired from the USS Preble (DDG 88). This test verified some of the missile's enhanced capabilities when launched from a Baseline 9.C2 variant of the Aegis Combat System.

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  • PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY, Hawaii, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) built by Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target at sea in its final seconds of flight, after being fired from the USS Preble (DDG 88).
  • The SM-6 missile can perform anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare and advanced ballistic missile defense at sea.
  • FTM-32 was the seventh flight test of the SM-6 against ballistic missile targets and the fourth test utilizing the Dual II (Block IA) configuration.
  • It's the only missile that supports anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare and sea-based terminal ballistic missile defense in one solution, and it's enabling the U.S. and its allies to cost-effectively increase the offensive might of surface forces.

Press release - Deal on making firearms import and export more transparent to fight trafficking

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The revised regulation aims to make import and export of firearms in the EU more transparent and more traceable, reducing the risk of trafficking.

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  • The revised regulation aims to make import and export of firearms in the EU more transparent and more traceable, reducing the risk of trafficking.
  • Electronic licensing
    The rules set up an EU-wide electronic licensing system (ELS) for manufacturers and dealers, replacing the predominantly paper-based national ones.
  • Competent authorities will have to check the central system, containing all refusals, before granting an import or export authorisation.
  • There is no link between the revision of this legislation and the export of firearms for military purposes to Ukraine.

Mustang Bio Announces Publication in Nature Medicine of Data from Phase 1 Trial Evaluating MB-101 IL13Rα2-targeted CAR T-Cells in High-Grade Glioma

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

WORCESTER, Mass., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mustang Bio, Inc. (“Mustang”) (Nasdaq: MBIO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on translating today’s medical breakthroughs in cell and gene therapies into potential cures for difficult-to-treat cancers and rare genetic diseases, today announced Phase 1 clinical data were published in Nature Medicine that demonstrated the promising safety and clinical activity of Mustang’s MB-101 (IL13Ra2-targeted CAR T-cells) for the treatment of patients with recurrent and refractory malignant glioma, including glioblastoma.

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  • MB-101 was developed by City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, and exclusively licensed to Mustang.
  • Central nervous system (CNS) increases in inflammatory cytokines, including IFNγ, CXCL9, and CXCL10, were associated with CAR T-cell administration and bioactivity.
  • Primary endpoints were safety and feasibility, with secondary endpoints measuring therapy-related cytokine dynamics, CAR T-cell persistence and clinical outcomes.
  • Dr. Brown has a financial interest in Mustang and has previously been a paid consultant for the company.

Own Your Future: Iowa Virtual Academy Accepting Enrollment for 2024-2025 School Year

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open at Iowa Virtual Academy ( IAVA ), a tuition-free, online public school offering students a flexible and adaptable learning environment.

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  • Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open at Iowa Virtual Academy ( IAVA ), a tuition-free, online public school offering students a flexible and adaptable learning environment.
  • Serving K-12th grade students, IAVA offers a robust online curriculum, where students attend live virtual classes in core subjects and a host of electives.
  • With a 35% enrollment increase in the last two years, IAVA gives students numerous opportunities to explore their passions through Honors, Advanced Placement, and Concurrent Enrollment courses.
  • Open enrollment for Iowa Virtual Academy begins Thursday, February 22.

LG UNVEILS BRAND-NEW DUALCOOL AIR CONDITIONER AT MCE 2024 IN MILAN

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is revealing its efficient, new DUALCOOL™ residential air conditioner at MCE 2024 – one of Europe's biggest heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) exhibitions – in Milan, Italy, from March 12-15. Leveraging LG's latest air conditioning technologies, including the comfort-enhancing Soft Air™ function, the new DUALCOOL provides a year-round pleasant indoor environment.

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  • Latest DUALCOOL Model Boasts Sophisticated Design, Company's DUAL Vane System, and the Comfort-Enhancing Soft Air Feature
    SEOUL, South Korea, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is revealing its efficient, new DUALCOOL™ residential air conditioner at MCE 2024 – one of Europe's biggest heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) exhibitions – in Milan, Italy, from March 12-15.
  • With its sophisticated 'interior fit' design and refined matte finish, the latest LG DUALCOOL air conditioner is a stylish addition to the home.
  • Incorporating the innovative DUAL Vane™ system, the LG DUALCOOL air conditioner sends warm or cool air in multiple directions to deliver fast, effective temperature control.
  • The new LG DUALCOOL air conditioner is set to launch in Italy on April, with availability in other EU countries.

OgMentum Launches Bola Technologies' Next-Gen Dynamic Optical Filter Array Platform for Optical Network and Transceiver Testing

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

STATELINE, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bola Technologies, a global fiber optic test and measurement equipment manufacturer, today announced it has launched its next-gen Dynamic Optical Filter Array (DOFA) platform through its global distributor OgMentum. The new solution provides telecommunications equipment manufacturers with a more cost-effective, flexible and higher performing alternative to competing solutions. Bola Technologies will showcase its offering at OFC 2024 in San Diego, CA from March 26-28 in booth #4813. Please contact [email protected] to arrange a meeting or inquire about Bola Technologies' new DOFA platform solution.

Key Points: 
  • Please contact [email protected] to arrange a meeting or inquire about Bola Technologies' new DOFA platform solution.
  • The solution's diverse applications include transceiver testing, optical network and device characterization, spectral management and more.
  • Bola Technologies' DOFA platform is the only offering among competing technologies that integrates these capabilities into a single, cost-effective solution.
  • The array of configurations in the DOFA platform outperforms alternative offerings, providing a fast, reliable testing experience to Bola Technologies' customers across diverse applications.

Space-Based Solar Power Market worth $6.8 billion by 2040 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

By end users, the Space-Based Solar Power market for the government and defense segment is projected to grow at the highest market share during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • By end users, the Space-Based Solar Power market for the government and defense segment is projected to grow at the highest market share during the forecast period.
  • The government and defense segment in Space-Based Solar Power is thriving due to defense agencies recognizing the strategic advantages of Space-Based Solar Power, offering reliable and independent power sources for critical installations and military operations, especially in remote or hostile environments.
  • The dual-use nature of Space-Based Solar Power technologies presents opportunities for synergies between civilian and military applications, encouraging government funding and collaboration.
  • The Asia-Pacific region boasts a skilled workforce, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a burgeoning space industry ecosystem, fostering innovation and cost-effective deployment of Space-Based Solar Power systems.

Space-Based Solar Power Market worth $6.8 billion by 2040 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

By end users, the Space-Based Solar Power market for the government and defense segment is projected to grow at the highest market share during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • By end users, the Space-Based Solar Power market for the government and defense segment is projected to grow at the highest market share during the forecast period.
  • The government and defense segment in Space-Based Solar Power is thriving due to defense agencies recognizing the strategic advantages of Space-Based Solar Power, offering reliable and independent power sources for critical installations and military operations, especially in remote or hostile environments.
  • The dual-use nature of Space-Based Solar Power technologies presents opportunities for synergies between civilian and military applications, encouraging government funding and collaboration.
  • The Asia-Pacific region boasts a skilled workforce, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a burgeoning space industry ecosystem, fostering innovation and cost-effective deployment of Space-Based Solar Power systems.

ELEGRP Revolutionizes Fast-Charging with Pioneering Dual Type-C with 65W PD 3.0 USB In-Wall Charger

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The new in-wall charger is a milestone release of ELEGRP's product portfolio, following the company's successful launch of flagship USB outlets.

Key Points: 
  • The new in-wall charger is a milestone release of ELEGRP's product portfolio, following the company's successful launch of flagship USB outlets.
  • The new in-wall charger not only provides full power supply for a 13-inch MacBook Pro, but also is compatible with various USB charging equipment.
  • The assured safety designs also make the ELEGRP Dual Type-C with 65W PD 3.0 USB In-Wall Charger an ideal and reliable choice for in the home.
  • ELEGRP launches the Dual Type-C with 65W PD 3.0 USB In-Wall Charger on Amazon.com on January 9th.