Foreign policy

The NHP Foundation (NHPF) Recognized with Three Telly Awards for Outstanding Video

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NHPF has been awarded three Telly Awards for the organization's first animated video, "Affordable Housing: Not an Illusion," which encourages public and private support for critically needed affordable housing in the U.S.

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  • The video was honored with the following Telly Awards: A Silver Telly in the Social Issues category, a Bronze award in the Short Form Animation category and a second Bronze award in the Social Responsibility category.
  • To create the video, NHPF collaborated with Epipheo , a studio that uses animated explainer videos to spark epiphanies because they create clarity.
  • The Telly Awards honor groundbreaking video work "across all screens."
  • NHPF also won Telly Awards for its 2021 video, "Unconventional Housing: Yes!

CURE HOSTS "AI FOR GOOD" SUPER SESSION TO MAKE SENSE OF BIG DATA AND HIGH TECH AT 2023 BIO INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON JUNE 5

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cure®, a healthcare innovation campus in New York City, today announced a one-of-a-kind Super Session featuring experts focused on leveraging AI for good as part of the company's presence at the Biotechnology International Convention, the largest global event for the biotech industry, in Boston, MA. from June 5 to 8, 2023.

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  • "The dizzying array of things AI can seemingly do – good, great, and worrisome – has the world of healthcare both excited and overwhelmed.
  • For the BIO Super Session, the panel Cure has gathered will discuss how we can optimally leverage AI and other advanced technologies while mitigating risks," said Cure Chief Executive Officer Seema Kumar.
  • The Cure booth also will host Cure Studios on the Road, capturing highlights and insights from leading biotech executives.
  • The booth will be open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT in the BCEC Ground Level Halls A-C from June 5 to 8, 2023.

Alliant Energy Names Raja Sundararajan Executive Vice President – Strategy and Customer Solutions

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Lisa Barton, Alliant Energy President and Chief Operations Officer, announced that Raja Sundararajan has been named Executive Vice President of Strategy and Customer Solutions of Alliant Energy effective June 12, 2023.

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  • Lisa Barton, Alliant Energy President and Chief Operations Officer, announced that Raja Sundararajan has been named Executive Vice President of Strategy and Customer Solutions of Alliant Energy effective June 12, 2023.
  • Sundararajan said, “Alliant Energy is an industry leader in energy transition with a focus on serving customers and building stronger communities.
  • Over his near 20-year history with American Electric Power, Sundararajan held roles in Corporate Finance, Investor Relations and Market Risk before ascending to executive roles as Vice President of Transmission Strategy, as well as Vice President of Regulatory Services.
  • Most recently, he held the role of Executive Vice President of External Affairs at American Electric Power.

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Lends Support to 5th Annual Emerald Coast Open

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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During the 2023 Emerald Coast Open, 144 competing divers removed 24,699 invasive lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico.

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  • During the 2023 Emerald Coast Open, 144 competing divers removed 24,699 invasive lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico.
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    With support from Yamaha Rightwaters™, 144 competing divers removed 24,699 invasive lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico during the 2023 Emerald Coast Open.
  • “The Emerald Coast Open helps foster healthy marine environments in the Gulf while educating the public about the damage a large lionfish population can cause.
  • “Since its inception in 2019, the Emerald Coast Open helped remove more than 72,000 total lionfish from Gulf waters,” said Alex Fogg, Coastal Resource Manager, Destin – Fort Walton Beach and Emerald Coast Open Organizer.

Installed Building Products Announces the Election of Marchelle E. Moore to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “IBP”) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, today announced that Marchelle E. Moore was elected as an independent director to the Company’s Board of Directors at the Company's 2023 Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “IBP”) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, today announced that Marchelle E. Moore was elected as an independent director to the Company’s Board of Directors at the Company's 2023 Annual Meeting.
  • After six years of service, Vikas Verma retired from the Board of Directors and did not stand for re-election.
  • The Company's Board of Directors remains at nine members.
  • Ms. Moore currently serves on the Governing Committee of The Columbus Foundation and the Independent Review Panel of JobsOhio.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

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Monday, May 29, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON , May 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers:

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  • OTTAWA, ON , May 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers:
    "Today, we join the international community to honour the service, dedication, and sacrifice of civilian, military, and police personnel, past and present, in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations around the world.
  • "Canada has participated in dozens of peacekeeping operations worldwide since the late 1940s.
  • This impartial and international military presence helped prevent global escalation, preserved peace in the region for 10 years, and earned Pearson a Nobel Peace Prize in 1957.
  • "Canada will continue to support peacekeeping operations and work with its international partners to make progress on the path toward global peace.

DTE Energy names new leaders of DTE Foundation, Corporate Citizenship and Customer Outreach

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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The company also named Evette Griffe to vice president, Customer & Community Engagement, which includes a team previously led by Dowler.

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  • The company also named Evette Griffe to vice president, Customer & Community Engagement, which includes a team previously led by Dowler.
  • “DTE and the DTE Foundation are committed to serving with our energy, making a meaningful and equitable difference through our statewide corporate citizenship efforts.
  • These team members embody this mission and will accelerate our efforts to foster stronger communities,” said Jerry Norcia, DTE chairman and CEO.
  • Cole also will lead efforts to strengthen neighborhoods and further the company’s corporate citizenship initiatives throughout DTE’s service territory.

AFROPOP SENSATION YEMI ALADE JOINS NONPROFIT WINFUND AS GLOBAL AMBASSADOR AND ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE LONDON ENGAGEMENT DURING HER AFRICAN BADDIE WORLD TOUR 2023

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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LONDON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit group WiNFUND is pleased to announce Nigerian Afropop sensation Yemi Alade as its global ambassador. As part of her African Baddie World Tour 2023, the singer/songwriter, actress and activist will champion the healthcare access-boosting start-up, including with an exclusive London concert experience at the renowned Lio London club on 12 June 2023.

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  • LONDON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit group WiNFUND is pleased to announce Nigerian Afropop sensation Yemi Alade as its global ambassador.
  • As part of her African Baddie World Tour 2023, the singer/songwriter, actress and activist will champion the healthcare access-boosting start-up, including with an exclusive London concert experience at the renowned Lio London club on 12 June 2023.
  • Her exclusive London show will be live-streamed around the world as a special ticketed event, so fans anywhere can join the movement with a WiNFUND NFT and help African women-led health start-ups.
  • Yemi Alade, WiNFUND ambassador, said: "It is an honour to represent the WiNFUND on a global stage.

TSA is prepared for high travel volumes this Memorial Day weekend and the summer travel season

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to screen high volumes of passengers at airport security checkpoints nationwide this summer travel season, which begins Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day. The agency forecasts Friday, May 26, to be the busiest day of the long weekend, projecting to screen approximately 2.6 million passengers.

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  • The agency forecasts Friday, May 26, to be the busiest day of the long weekend, projecting to screen approximately 2.6 million passengers.
  • Our strong partnerships with airports and airlines will ensure we are able to anticipate and respond to changes in passenger travel throughout the summer.
  • To continue to modernize airport checkpoints, enhance security effectiveness and efficiency and improve the passenger experience, TSA is deploying new technology solutions nationwide.
  • For those traveling with children this summer, TSA offers kid-friendly videos for children packing for their upcoming trip.

Evercare Group and Indus Health Plus enter 12-month exclusive partnership to extend healthcare services to beneficiaries of Indus Health Plus at Evercare facilities. 

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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Evercare Group (“the Group”), and Indus Health Plus today announced a new 12-month exclusive partnership to provide extended care to beneficiaries of Indus Health Plus at Evercare facilities.

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  • Evercare Group (“the Group”), and Indus Health Plus today announced a new 12-month exclusive partnership to provide extended care to beneficiaries of Indus Health Plus at Evercare facilities.
  • Evercare, a healthcare service provider with facilities in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kenya, and Nigeria, and Indus Health Plus, a healthcare organisation providing services to their customers, will collaborate on a project that will allow Indus Health Plus to refer their beneficiaries to Evercare Facilities.
  • Under the MOU, Evercare Facilities will provide medical services to Indus Health Plus' beneficiaries on a direct billing basis.
  • Speaking on the partnership, Mr. Amol Naikawadi, Director, Indus Health Plus said, “We are delighted to announce the partnership with Evercare Group of Hospitals.