Foreign policy

Motwani Jadeja Foundation Launches the Motwani Atlantic Council Delegation to India

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

NEW DELHI, Feb 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - In a pioneering collaboration, the Motwani Jadeja Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the "Motwani Atlantic Council Delegation to India" in partnership with the esteemed Atlantic Council.

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  • NEW DELHI, Feb 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - In a pioneering collaboration, the Motwani Jadeja Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the "Motwani Atlantic Council Delegation to India" in partnership with the esteemed Atlantic Council.
  • The Motwani Atlantic Council Delegation to India is poised to play a pivotal role in the upcoming ninth edition of the Raisina Dialogue, a prestigious event jointly organized by the Ananta Centre and the Ministry of External Affairs, India.
  • "I am honored to lead the Motwani Atlantic Council Delegation to India, a platform that seeks to harness global leaders' collective expertise and passion towards shaping India's trajectory on the world stage.
  • Building upon the success of the Global India Dialogues launched by Asha Jadeja Motwani at Davos 2024, the Motwani Atlantic Council Delegation to India aims to translate the mission of fostering a deeper understanding of India's global aspirations and challenges into actionable initiatives.

Blackwells Capital Releases Investor Presentation to its Fellow Disney Shareholders

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Monday, March 4, 2024

NEW YORK, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackwells Capital, LLC (“Blackwells”), a shareholder of The Walt Disney Company (“Disney” or the “Company”) (NYSE:DIS), today released its full investor presentation titled “The Future of Disney.” The presentation builds on Blackwells’ “Vision for the Future of Technology at Disney” presentation released on February 26, 2024.

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  • Shareholders Should Vote FOR Blackwells’ Nominees Jessica Schell, Craig Hatkoff and Leah Solivan on the GREEN Proxy Card
    NEW YORK, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackwells Capital, LLC (“Blackwells”), a shareholder of The Walt Disney Company (“Disney” or the “Company”) (NYSE:DIS), today released its full investor presentation titled “The Future of Disney.” The presentation builds on Blackwells’ “Vision for the Future of Technology at Disney” presentation released on February 26, 2024.
  • Blackwells explores the reasons for Disney’s persistent underperformance, and outlines an overwhelming and convincing case for collaborative and additive change.
  • To learn more about Blackwells’ three nominees Jessica Schell, Craig Hatkoff and Leah Solivan, fellow Disney shareholders are encouraged to visit www.TheFutureOfDisney.com .
  • Please vote your proxy today on the GREEN universal proxy card “FOR” each of the Blackwells nominees and the Blackwells proposal.

ZeroFox, ASC3ND Technologies Group to Host Inaugural Digital Persona Protection Program (DP3) Summit

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZeroFox (Nasdaq: ZFOX), an enterprise software-as-a-service leader in external cybersecurity, will host the inaugural Digital Persona Protection Program (DP3) Summit on February 28, 2024 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZeroFox (Nasdaq: ZFOX), an enterprise software-as-a-service leader in external cybersecurity, will host the inaugural Digital Persona Protection Program (DP3) Summit on February 28, 2024 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.
  • The DP3 Summit is the first conference designed to bring industry experts and military leadership from all branches of service together to address the critical challenge of securing digital personas in the government.
  • Hosted in partnership with ASC3ND Technologies Group , the event will feature 12 speakers from a diverse range of backgrounds, ranging from cyber policy and foreign relations to security intelligence and dark web operations.
  • “The threats to high-profile digital personas are not only a cybersecurity issue but also a matter of national security, especially with the onslaught of AI-engineered threats and sophisticated social engineering,” said Sarn Bien-Aime, CEO of ASC3END Technologies Group.

California American Water Announces $20,000 State Strategic Impact Grant to Support Carmel River Steelhead Protection Efforts

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

California American Water is proud to announce a $20,000 State Strategic Impact grant awarded to the Carmel River Steelhead Association from the American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S.

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  • California American Water is proud to announce a $20,000 State Strategic Impact grant awarded to the Carmel River Steelhead Association from the American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S.
  • The funds will directly support the association's ongoing efforts to conserve and restore the threatened Steelhead trout population in the Carmel River.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305135519/en/
    Josh Stratton, External Affairs Manager for California American Water with Steve Park, President of the Carmel River Steelhead Association (Photo: Business Wire)
    “This generous grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation will provide a significant boost to our steelhead conservation efforts,” said Steve Park, President of the Carmel River Steelhead Association.
  • “At California American Water, we are deeply committed to environmental stewardship and the communities we serve,” said Josh Stratton, External Affairs Manager for California American Water in Monterey.

California American Water Files Motion to Dismiss Monterey Peninsula Water Management District's Condemnation Suit

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Today, California American Water filed a motion asking the Monterey County Superior Court to dismiss the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District's (District) lawsuit seeking a government takeover of the company's Monterey Peninsula water system through eminent domain.

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  • Today, California American Water filed a motion asking the Monterey County Superior Court to dismiss the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District's (District) lawsuit seeking a government takeover of the company's Monterey Peninsula water system through eminent domain.
  • "We remain committed to serving the Monterey Peninsula community with safe, reliable water service, and we will continue to do so," said Evan Jacobs, Senior Director of External Affairs for California American Water.
  • California American Water’s motion asserts that the District lacks legal authorization from both the California Legislature and the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to become the retail water service provider on the Monterey Peninsula.
  • California American Water and its predecessor companies have operated the Monterey Peninsula’s water system for more than 60 years.

American Global Strategies Announces Several New Additions to the Firm

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Global Strategies LLC (AGS) announced several new additions to the firm.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Global Strategies LLC (AGS) announced several new additions to the firm.
  • and Dr. James L. Regens have also joined the firm as Senior Advisors who will support AGS' clients firm-wide from the Oklahoma City office.
  • Mr. Youngblood brings extensive security, investigative, intelligence and threat assessment experience to American Global Strategies.
  • American Global Strategies LLC is a boutique strategic advisory firm founded by former National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien and former National Security Council Chief of Staff Alexander B.

Driving Progress: TBI Action Alliance Launches Multi-Pronged Initiative to Speed Development of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Solutions for Traumatic Brain Injury

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The TBI Action Alliance (TBIAA), a coalition focused on accelerating the development of diagnostics and therapeutics for TBI, today announced a multi-pronged policy and communications initiative to bring TBI to the forefront of the national public health agenda and advance new solutions for those affected.

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  • The TBI Action Alliance (TBIAA), a coalition focused on accelerating the development of diagnostics and therapeutics for TBI, today announced a multi-pronged policy and communications initiative to bring TBI to the forefront of the national public health agenda and advance new solutions for those affected.
  • Click here for a link to Know the Facts about TBI and resources for sharing it.
  • It's a silent epidemic that disrupts lives, burdens families and strains healthcare resources," emphasized Magali Haas, MD, PhD, Leader, TBI Action Alliance.
  • Every year, more than 3 million people experience a head injury that could lead to TBI.

Blue Ridge School Now Offering Five-Day Boarding Option

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Monday, February 26, 2024

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blue Ridge School (BRS), one of only two private all boys, all boarding schools in the U.S., today announced the roll out of its new five-day boarding option. A new approach to its traditional all boarding model, Blue Ridge School's five-day boarding offers students the same immersive learning benefits as seven-day boarding with the ability to return home on the weekends.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blue Ridge School (BRS), one of only two private all boys, all boarding schools in the U.S., today announced the roll out of its new five-day boarding option.
  • "Our five-day boarding option presents Blue Ridge School families with the opportunity to have the same experience as our seven-day structure while freeing up weekends for boys to be at home," says Franklin Daniels P'23, Associate Head of School for External Affairs at Blue Ridge School.
  • "Our five-day boarding option presents Blue Ridge School families with the opportunity to have basically the same experience as our seven-day structure while freeing up weekends for boys to help out or just to be at home," says Franklin Daniels P'23, Associate Head of School for External Affairs at Blue Ridge School.
  • "We are proud of all that Blue Ridge has to offer students, but one aspect particularly unique to our school is our robust outdoor program ," says Trip Darrin, Head of School for Blue Ridge School.

FII PRIORITY SUMMIT IN MIAMI CONCLUDES WITH URGENT CALL FOR ACTION AND PROGRESS ON AI ALIGNMENT

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

In his closing remarks, Richard Attias, CEO of FII Institute, said: "The time for action is now.

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  • In his closing remarks, Richard Attias, CEO of FII Institute, said: "The time for action is now.
  • More than 1000 leaders from finance, business and government attended this week's summit in Miami, and all agreed that the world faces urgent challenges.
  • FII PRIORITY Summit Miami continues conversations held in Hong Kong and Riyadh in fall (autumn) 2023.
  • The FII PRIORITY Miami summit continues conversations held in Hong Kong and Riyadh in Autumn 2023.

FII PRIORITY SUMMIT IN MIAMI CONCLUDES WITH URGENT CALL FOR ACTION AND PROGRESS ON AI ALIGNMENT

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, February 24, 2024

In his closing remarks, Richard Attias, CEO of FII Institute, said: "The time for action is now.

Key Points: 
  • In his closing remarks, Richard Attias, CEO of FII Institute, said: "The time for action is now.
  • More than 1000 leaders from finance, business and government attended this week's summit in Miami, and all agreed that the world faces urgent challenges.
  • FII PRIORITY Summit Miami continues conversations held in Hong Kong and Riyadh in fall (autumn) 2023.
  • The FII PRIORITY Miami summit continues conversations held in Hong Kong and Riyadh in Autumn 2023.