Fatality

Karora Resources Signs Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement and Announces Plan to Achieve a 20% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Paul Andre Huet, Chairman & CEO, commented: "The release of Karora's second ESG report was delayed slightly while we finalized a new Power Purchase Agreement.

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  • Paul Andre Huet, Chairman & CEO, commented: "The release of Karora's second ESG report was delayed slightly while we finalized a new Power Purchase Agreement.
  • The report is highlighted by this long-term PPA for our Higginsville operations, including required supporting power distribution infrastructure.
  • The anticipated reduction in carbon emissions represents approximately 40% of our initial targeted 20% Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction by 2030, placing our goals well within reach.
  • We remain committed to implementing additional initiatives to achieve our 2030 target and are evaluating technology and efficiency-based solutions to further reduce our emissions.

National Fire Sprinkler Association, Common Voices and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Responds to Fatal Fires with Children

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

USFA reports 20 children as victims of fatal fires since January 1, 2024, with the total number of fatalities year to date at 75.

Key Points: 
  • USFA reports 20 children as victims of fatal fires since January 1, 2024, with the total number of fatalities year to date at 75.
  • Residential sprinklers can control the fire, allowing occupants time to escape and time for the fire department to respond.
  • “Losing children in fires underscores the importance of fire protection, and there is no better technology to control a fire than fire sprinklers.
  • On top of the unbearable loss for the residents and communities impacted, there is an incredible toll on firefighters too.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investments in General Motors Company of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline – GM

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors Company (“GM” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GM) and certain officers.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors Company (“GM” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GM) and certain officers.
  • Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
  • GM is an automotive manufacturing company that designs, builds, and sells trucks, crossovers, cars, and automobile parts worldwide.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.

GENERAL MOTORS SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In General Motors To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against General Motors Company (“General Motors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GM) and reminds investors of the February 6, 2024 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Key Points: 
  • If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 investing in General Motors stock or options between February 2, 2022 and October 26, 2023 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext.
  • Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading minority and Woman-owned national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.
  • Cruise LLC ("Cruise") is GM's majority-owned global segment responsible for the development and commercialization of autonomous vehicle ("AV")-i.e., driverless-technology.
  • Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding General Motor’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

Magna Advances Road Safety With Impaired Driving Prevention Technology

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Technology to help enhance detection of impaired driving, a leading cause of traffic-related fatalities in the U.S.

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  • Technology to help enhance detection of impaired driving, a leading cause of traffic-related fatalities in the U.S.
    AURORA, Ontario, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At CES 2024, leading mobility technology company Magna introduced a breath and camera-based pre-development technology designed to combat impaired driving.
  • The cutting-edge solution represents a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance road safety.
  • The new safety technology determines if drivers are “fit to drive” in a fast, reliable and affordable way.
  • Magna’s new solution focuses on alcohol detection, the most common substance associated with impaired driving crashes.

Global Portable Ultrasound Equipment Strategic Analysis Report 2023: Market to Reach $2.9 Billion by 2030 - A Bright Star of Evolutionary Journey of Ultrasound Technology - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Global Aging Population Statistics for the 65+ Age Group in Million by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2025, 2035 and 2050

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  • Global Aging Population Statistics for the 65+ Age Group in Million by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2025, 2035 and 2050
    Elderly Population (65+ Years) as a % of Total Population by Developed, Less Developed and Least Developed Regions: 2019 & 2030
    Global Annual Medical Cost of CVD in US$ Billion: 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025 and 2030
    Global Cancer Incidence: Number of New Cancer Cases in Million for the Years 2018, 2020, 2025, 2030, 2035 and 2040
    World Diabetes and Population Statistics (2019, 2030 & 2045)
    Fatalities by Heart Conditions: Estimated Percentage Breakdown for Cardiovascular Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Stroke, and Others

2023 Law Enforcement Fatalities Report Reveals Law Enforcement Deaths Dropped

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in the line of duty in 2023 decreased 39% compared to the previous year, according to preliminary data provided by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), the leading authority on officer fatalities. As reported in their official 2023 End-of-Year Preliminary Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report, the NLEOMF data shows that 136 federal, state, county, municipal, military, tribal, and campus officers have died in the line of duty in 2023, representing a 39% decrease compared to the 224 officers who died in the line of duty in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund releases 2023 year-end fatalities report depicting firearms fatalities were the leading cause of law enforcement deaths in 2023.
  • Of the 52 'Other Causes' deaths in 2023:
    New York experienced the largest number of law enforcement fatalities of all U.S. states in 2023, with 13 line-of-duty deaths.
  • The deadliest year on record for law enforcement was 2021, when 586 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty.
  • For a complete copy of the 2023 End-of-Year Preliminary Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report, go to: https://nleomf.org/memorial/facts-figures/latest-fatality-reports/
    For any assets pertaining to the National Law Enforcement Memorial that your outlet would like to use for news stories, please go to: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nleomf/albums/ to select photos of the Memorial.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against General Motors Company (GM)

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Monday, January 8, 2024

On this news, GM’s stock price fell $1.09, or 3.5%, to close at $31.38 per share on October 3, 2023, thereby injuring investors.

Key Points: 
  • On this news, GM’s stock price fell $1.09, or 3.5%, to close at $31.38 per share on October 3, 2023, thereby injuring investors.
  • On this news, GM’s stock price fell $0.73, or 2.4%, to close at $30.31 per share on October 5, 2023.
  • If you purchased or otherwise acquired General Motors securities during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than February 6, 2024 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit.
  • To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.

Attorney Amy Witherite Warns About the Danger of Driverless Cars and Trucks on Georgia Roads

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The 80,000-pound tractor-trailer sharing the road with you may not have a driver behind the wheel.

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  • The 80,000-pound tractor-trailer sharing the road with you may not have a driver behind the wheel.
  • A recently opened trucking facility in Villa Rica, Georgia, was created to serve autonomous trucks driving the heavily traveled Dallas-to-Atlanta corridor.
  • Georgia law allows the operation of autonomous vehicles without an operator or driver.
  • The first crash occurred in 2016, when a Tesla plowed under a semi-truck on a U.S. route in Florida.

Volition Capital Closes Growth Investment in HAAS Alert to Accelerate Transformation in Connected Vehicle Road Safety

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Monday, January 8, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Volition Capital, a leading technology and consumer growth equity firm, today announced it closed a growth investment in HAAS Alert, a company with the largest commercially-deployed connected vehicle network powered by its Safety Cloud® digital alerting platform. This investment follows rapid growth for HAAS Alert, with thousands of public safety and transportation agencies, roadway fleets, and municipalities using Safety Cloud to deliver road safety information and hazard warnings to drivers via in-app and in-vehicle alerts.

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  • This investment follows rapid growth for HAAS Alert, with thousands of public safety and transportation agencies, roadway fleets, and municipalities using Safety Cloud to deliver road safety information and hazard warnings to drivers via in-app and in-vehicle alerts.
  • Despite the growth in connected cars and vehicle-specific safety features, the transportation system remains significantly disjointed.
  • HAAS Alert's digital alerting solution and connected vehicle platform improve road safety by bridging information gaps and data silos across the transportation industry.
  • "The market category for connected vehicle technology is ripe for innovation and has significant growth potential," said Roger Hurwitz , Volition Capital Managing Partner.