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“This needs to be dealt with.” - ICO issues Enforcement Notice to City of York Council over FOI backlog

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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- Information Commissioner issues Enforcement Notice relating to backlog of 261 FOI requests

Key Points: 
  • - Information Commissioner issues Enforcement Notice relating to backlog of 261 FOI requests
    - Council must provide action plan on improving response times
    - Council can be found in contempt for failure to meet terms of Enforcement Notice
    The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued an Enforcement Notice to City of York Council to clear its backlog of 261 unanswered Freedom of Information requests.
  • Whilst by the date of the Enforcement Notice significant progress had been made by City of York Council in clearing this backlog, the notice formalises the requirement for it to be cleared fully.
  • What we are saying to City of York Council is – this needs to be dealt with.
  • - To report a concern to the ICO telephone our helpline 0303 123 1113 or go to ico.org.uk/concerns.

DIVINE NINE PRESIDENTS VISIT RICHARD WRIGHT SCHOOLS, CONTRIBUTE $10,000, AND PLEDGE TO CONTINUE SUPPORT

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 300 Richard Wright Schools students bore witness to what an inclusive and intentional sisterhood and brotherhood invested in their success looks like today as the Council of Presidents of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), composed of the historically Black Greek-lettered member organizations, affectionately known as "The Divine Nine," visited the school and contributed $10,000 to support the school's growth.

Key Points: 
  • Divine Nine presidents visit Richard Wright Schools, contribute $10,000, and pledge to continue support
    Founded in 2010, Richard Wright School transforms lives in an engaging, student-centered environment with a caring, highly qualified staff to develop students for college and beyond.
  • During this historic visit, each of the Divine Nine leaders was interviewed by one of the student anchors from the Wright Now News Network (WNN)@richardwightschools.
  • Here at the Richard Wright School, I am excited because there is an intentional vision about the power of possibility.
  • Richard Wright Schools is preparing to renovate and expand its current facility in partnership with DC-based nonprofit Building Hope.

Trax and TriumphPay Tackle Fraud Prevention at CSCMP EDGE 2023

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Spend, Customer success, Fortune 1000, EST, Transport, Carbon, Trax, Risk, Council, Exhibition, Supply, Data Analytics Library, Fraud, TSM, Conference, Cryptocurrency

With U.S. business logistics costs reaching a staggering $2.3 trillion in 2022 and fraud activity increasing 57% in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022, transportation payments fraud is a huge area of concern for global supply chain leaders.

Key Points: 
  • With U.S. business logistics costs reaching a staggering $2.3 trillion in 2022 and fraud activity increasing 57% in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022, transportation payments fraud is a huge area of concern for global supply chain leaders.
  • Trax and TriumphPay are co-presenting during the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE 2023 Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition Mon., Oct. 2, 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. EST.
  • During the session, “Using Data & Analytics to Improve Carrier Relationships,” leaders from both companies will discuss solutions to multifaceted challenges, including transportation fraud prevention.
  • “Helping supply chain leaders become successful in mitigating payment fraud within transportation networks and leveraging various payment options leads to increased carrier satisfaction and service.”
    The Trax team is available to meet with CSCMP Edge 2023 attendees following the panel presentation at Trax booth #101.

New CAE Webinar Explores How to Increase Students’ Future Employability

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Entitled “A Roadmap to Employability: Integrating Higher-Order Skills Into Curricula and Assessment,” the Sept. 19 live presentation of the webinar drew more than 200 K-12 educators, counselors, and school and district leaders from across the nation.

Key Points: 
  • Entitled “A Roadmap to Employability: Integrating Higher-Order Skills Into Curricula and Assessment,” the Sept. 19 live presentation of the webinar drew more than 200 K-12 educators, counselors, and school and district leaders from across the nation.
  • They also explain how federal funding and policy can support the integration of higher-order skills into instruction, curricula, and measurement.
  • “We must make learning relevant, and students need to see the application of content knowledge and higher order skills.
  • “Our research shows that students with greater proficiency in higher-order skills tend to have better academic and career outcomes,” said Zahner.

Megan Thee Stallion Says "Check In On Your Friends" in New PSA with Seize the Awkward

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seize the Awkward, a national campaign that inspires and prepares young adults (ages 16-24) to talk about mental health with their friends, spotlights three-time Grammy-winning superstar, entrepreneur and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion in a new public service advertisement (PSA), "Check In On Your Friends," which launched today.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to promoting SeizeTheAwkward.org , the PSA also highlights BadBitchesHaveBadDaysToo.com , Megan's website that offers a wide array of mental health resources.
  • "Partnering with Megan Thee Stallion for our latest Seize the Awkward initiative lets young people know that they don't have to be strong all the time or suffer in silence.
  • We are grateful to Megan Thee Stallion for being open about her struggles and for normalizing mental health conversations."
  • "We are so proud to collaborate with Megan Thee Stallion to further the reach and impact of the Seize the Awkward campaign and elevate her longstanding commitment to mental health.

Year Up Appoints Three New Members to Its National Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The national workforce development organization Year Up announced today that it has appointed three new members to its national board of directors, which meets quarterly in support of Year Up's mission to close the Opportunity Divide. Vertex CEO and President Reshma Kewalramani, Bank of America Human Resources Executive Karen Reardon, and McKinsey & Company Associate Partner Jared Goodman attended their first board meeting on September 18, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • "These are seasoned business leaders who have demonstrated strong commitment to advancing equitable access to opportunity," said Year Up Founder and CEO Gerald Chertavian.
  • She currently serves on the Biomedical Science Careers Program's board of directors, the Massachusetts General Hospital board of trustees, the Boston University School of Medicine Dean's Advisory Board and the Ginkgo Bioworks board of directors.
  • She received her medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine and is a Harvard Business School graduate.
  • She oversees leadership development, talent acquisition, learning, employee relations, compensation, diversity and inclusion, change management, manager effectiveness and performance management.

Nordea Bank Abp: Transaction in Own Shares

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The repurchase of own shares is executed in public trading in accordance with Regulation No.

Key Points: 
  • The repurchase of own shares is executed in public trading in accordance with Regulation No.
  • 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.
  • After the disclosed transactions, Nordea holds 2,770,152 treasury shares for capital optimisation purposes and 4,787,315 treasury shares for remuneration purposes.
  • On behalf of Nordea Bank Abp,
    This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.

The Council of Hmong Public Relations Working Committee Announces the Hmong Country Initiative

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Monday, September 25, 2023
CHPR, United Nations, Congress Working Committee, Union of Agricultural Work Committees, United, Council, Property management

These collective efforts are aimed at engaging with the international community to gain recognition for a sovereign Hmong country.

Key Points: 
  • These collective efforts are aimed at engaging with the international community to gain recognition for a sovereign Hmong country.
  • The core focus of the Working Committee will encompass various facets integral to the Hmong community's identity and aspirations.
  • At the heart of this initiative lies the Hmong people's unwavering determination to establish their sovereign, independent state.
  • As a crucial step in this initiative, the CHPR will submit their application for membership in the United Nations.

Dr. Hoansoo Lee, Co-Founder of exaBITS, Delivered a Compelling Presentation at Token2049's R3al World Event

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - September 20, 2023) - Dr. Hoansoo Lee, co-founder of exaBITS, delivered a compelling presentation at Token2049's R3al World event, showcasing exaBITS and the future of decentralized computing.

Key Points: 
  • Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - September 20, 2023) - Dr. Hoansoo Lee, co-founder of exaBITS, delivered a compelling presentation at Token2049's R3al World event, showcasing exaBITS and the future of decentralized computing.
  • The event, hosted by IoTeX and Future Group Money, brought together a number of highly regarded projects and organizations.
  • The event, hosted by IoTeX and Future Group Money, brought together a number of highly regarded projects and organizations.
  • In his address, Hoansoo Lee highlighted exaBITS' commitment to democratizing the AI ecosystem, making it accessible and user-friendly for individuals worldwide.

Nordea Bank Abp: Transaction in Own Shares

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Monday, September 25, 2023
Treasury, European Parliament, London Stock Exchange, Financial Conduct Authority, MAR, United States securities regulation, EUR, London, Council, Appendix, United Kingdom, RNS, Cryptocurrency, EU, Nordea

The repurchase of own shares is executed in public trading in accordance with Regulation No.

Key Points: 
  • The repurchase of own shares is executed in public trading in accordance with Regulation No.
  • 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.
  • After the disclosed transactions, Nordea holds 1,899,245 treasury shares for capital optimisation purposes and 4,787,315 treasury shares for remuneration purposes.
  • On behalf of Nordea Bank Abp,
    This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.