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WITF and Steinman Communications Complete Transaction Gifting LNP | LancasterOnline to the Central PA Public Media Organization

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steinman Communications Inc. and WITF Inc. have completed a transaction that gifts LNP | LancasterOnline to WITF, setting the combined organization on a path to innovate a new model for local news, community education and civic engagement in Central Pennsylvania.

Key Points: 
  • Steinman Communications, which is owned by the Steinman family, gifted LNP to WITF as a capstone to the family's two centuries of community service and philanthropy.
  • The boards of directors for WITF and Steinman Communications approved the gift of LNP to WITF in April.
  • The combination of WITF and LNP is the first in the nation in a region like Central Pennsylvania.
  • Together, WITF and LNP will serve almost three million people – about a quarter of Pennsylvania's population – in 19 counties in Central Pennsylvania.

Threads: new Twitter rival looks like a shrewd move but Meta lacks credibility

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Friday, July 7, 2023
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Zuckerberg, who is chief executive of Threads’ parent company Meta, says that at least 30 million users signed up in the app’s first day.

Key Points: 
  • Zuckerberg, who is chief executive of Threads’ parent company Meta, says that at least 30 million users signed up in the app’s first day.
  • According to some speculative reporting, Threads might be a reliable alternative to Twitter.
  • Since the acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk in October 2022, Twitter has developed a reputation for making hasty decisions regarding user data, safety and the reliable functioning of the site.
  • However, it is important to note that Meta has a substantial user base and robust staff infrastructure on its side.

Mass migration

    • A mass migration has already begun.
    • In November 2022, 130,000 users signed up daily to use that platform.
    • Mastodon is a “non-federated” system, meaning that each computer server is run by a different administrator.
    • Then, users with existing Facebook, Messenger or WhatsApp profiles will automatically have access to a Threads account.

Trust issues

    • According to researchers at Northwestern University, trust in Twitter dipped slightly after Musk took over.
    • However, a new social networking proposition from Meta will not, by itself, enhance trust in Meta, and this is crucial for increasing Thread’s unique users.
    • There have been instances of racism, misogyny, antisemitic rhetoric and abusive speech towards the LGBTQ+ community on Twitter.

The Commonwealth of Dominica building a resilient nation

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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For Americans seeking a greener way of life, they can look no further than the Caribbean nation of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Key Points: 
  • For Americans seeking a greener way of life, they can look no further than the Caribbean nation of the Commonwealth of Dominica.
  • Dominica - along with the rest of the Eastern Caribbean region - is no stranger to seasonal climate change conditions.
  • The CREAD, CRRP and NRDS are positive factors in securing the future of Dominica and the local citizens.
  • Sustainable investors can benefit from these fruitful government initiatives, in becoming part of the world's first climate-resilient nation.

A year after Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, Black women still struggle for access to reproductive health care

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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Also true has been the impact of those bans and restrictions on the reproductive health disparities between Black and white women.

Key Points: 
  • Also true has been the impact of those bans and restrictions on the reproductive health disparities between Black and white women.
  • Black women comprise a disproportionate percentage – 39% – of abortion patients in the United States, and many live in communities with limited access to health services, including family planning clinics and pharmacies.
  • They also disproportionately experience higher rates of other reproductive health conditions, such as infant mortality and pregnancy-related complications and deaths.
  • The lack of clinics means that Black women often delay or forgo necessary health care services.

Restricted abortion access

    • A small number of states, such as California, New York and Washington, have passed laws or constitutional amendments that guarantee or strengthen abortion access.
    • An additional 10 states have further restricted abortion access without banning abortion outright.
    • Two states with the largest populations in total numbers of African Americans – Texas and Florida – have abortion bans.

Reproductive health disparities beyond abortion

    • The recent tragic death of U.S. Olympic champion Tori Bowie during childbirth is a stark reminder of the reproductive health disparities that continue to plague the Black community.
    • Pregnant Black women are often refused hospital admission for delivery if they lack health insurance.
    • In various studies, Black women have reported that they have been treated disrespectfully by medical personnel dismissive of their fears and concerns about their reproductive health.
    • Black women report that they must be particularly assertive with health care providers to ensure that their reproductive needs are addressed.

Where do we go from here?

    • According to the Pew Research Center, 57% of Americans disapprove the reversal of Roe, and 62% say that abortion should be legal.
    • In the meantime, abortion access remains only one part of Black women’s reproductive health challenges.

Arjuna Capital: A Majority of Kroger’s Investors Vote for Racial & Gender Pay Equity Proposal at Annual Meeting

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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A 51% majority of Kroger’s shareholders approved a shareholder proposal today asking the company to transparently report on racial and gender pay gaps.

Key Points: 
  • A 51% majority of Kroger’s shareholders approved a shareholder proposal today asking the company to transparently report on racial and gender pay gaps.
  • While an increasing number of peer companies including Target, Lowe’s, and Home Depot have committed to reporting on pay equity, Kroger’s board opposed the racial and gender pay equity proposal.
  • However, McMullen did not respond to the majority vote and did not make a commitment to fulfill the request of the proposal.
  • Arjuna Capital has been recognized for using shareholder resolutions to promote racial and gender pay equity in the tech, banking, and consumer sectors.

Stanford Medicine and Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence announce RAISE-Health, a responsible AI initiative

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Responding to rapid advances in artificial intelligence and the urgent need to define its responsible use in health and medicine, Stanford Medicine and the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) today announced the launch of RAISE-Health (Responsible AI for Safe and Equitable Health).

Key Points: 
  • Responding to rapid advances in artificial intelligence and the urgent need to define its responsible use in health and medicine, Stanford Medicine and the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) today announced the launch of RAISE-Health (Responsible AI for Safe and Equitable Health).
  • This pioneering initiative seeks to address critical ethical and safety issues surrounding AI innovation and help others navigate this complex and evolving field.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230614192814/en/
    Stanford School of Medicine dean Lloyd Minor, MD, and Stanford HAI co-director and computer science professor Fei-Fei Li, PhD, will co-lead the RAISE-Health (Responsible AI for Safe and Equitable Health) initiative.
  • Both awareness of AI and skepticism about its use in health care have skyrocketed in the last 12 months.

5 Pew-Stewart Scholars Selected to Advance Cutting-Edge Cancer Research

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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This class marks the 10th year the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust has partnered with Pew to build a legacy of innovative cancer research.

Key Points: 
  • This class marks the 10th year the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust has partnered with Pew to build a legacy of innovative cancer research.
  • "Cancer is one of the most pressing challenges facing biomedical researchers today," said Susan K. Urahn, Pew's president and CEO.
  • Members of the 2023 class will explore critical issues in cancer research, including studying the development of pediatric cancers, discovering new avenues for treating epithelial ovarian cancer, and pioneering chemistry to make cancer therapies more exact and effective.
  • The 2023 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research are:
    Dr. Bar-Peled will improve how proteins are targeted in treating epithelial ovarian cancer.

Pew Funds 10 Latin American Scientists Pursuing Biomedical Research

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pew Charitable Trusts today announced the 2023 class members of the Pew Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pew Charitable Trusts today announced the 2023 class members of the Pew Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences.
  • The fellows will work under the mentorship of prominent biomedical scientists, including an alum of the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences.
  • "That's why Pew is pleased to support such an impressive cohort from Latin America who will continue this legacy of advancing global biomedical science."
  • Fellows who choose to return to Latin America to launch their own research labs will receive additional funding from Pew.

Employee Fiduciary Launches Small Business 401(k) Tax Credit Calculator

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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MOBILE, Ala., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee Fiduciary, a leading 401(k) service provider for small businesses, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Small Business 401(k) Tax Credit Calculator.

Key Points: 
  • MOBILE, Ala., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee Fiduciary, a leading 401(k) service provider for small businesses, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Small Business 401(k) Tax Credit Calculator.
  • These credits, including Startup Tax Credit, Employer Contribution Tax Credit, and Automatic Enrollment Tax Credit, can significantly reduce the out-of-pocket costs for small businesses starting a 401(k) plan.
  • "Our new 401(k) Tax Credit Calculator is a powerful tool for small businesses, making it easier than ever to estimate potential savings from these valuable tax credits," says Eric Droblyen, CPC, QPA, President & CEO at Employee Fiduciary.
  • To explore Employee Fiduciary's Small Business 401(k) Tax Credit Calculator, visit www.employeefiduciary.com/401k-tax-credit-calculator

ConsumerCoverage Regenerative Futures Program Helps Fund the Green Dreams of Three Sustainably-Minded Americans

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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From sustainable agriculture to technology to finance, the recipients of the first-ever Regenerative Futures funding are tackling the biggest issues facing climate action.

Key Points: 
  • "We're humbled and inspired by the passion and commitment so many Americans have toward changing the world for the better."
  • "I am honored to be one of the three inaugural recipients of the Regenerative Futures program ," Terry says.
  • "I am extremely grateful for the support and recognition of the Regenerative Futures program .
  • "The Regenerative Futures program has given me the opportunity to be a person of action toward climate and a more sustainable world.