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How do Latin Americans Make Their Payments? Mastercard Reveals the Preferences Behind the Payment Methods of Choice in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Debit has been highlighted as the most important digital payment method, used by 63% of consumers.

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  • Debit has been highlighted as the most important digital payment method, used by 63% of consumers.
  • "Digitalization in Latin America is a phenomenon that is here to stay, as it is presented as a solution to the needs that Latin Americans face every day.
  • Mastercard has been known for being at the forefront of the most current technology trends and that includes innovating at the pace of consumers.
  • People in Latin America and the Caribbean continue to demonstrate their openness to testing new payment methods and their adoption of electronic payment methods.

TEGNA Foundation Awards Grants to Address Critical Community Needs

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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TEGNA Foundation, the charitable foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), in partnership with its local stations, today announced it awarded 242 Community Grants to address critical community needs and initiatives.

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  • TEGNA Foundation, the charitable foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), in partnership with its local stations, today announced it awarded 242 Community Grants to address critical community needs and initiatives.
  • WKYC in Cleveland, the “Education Station,” focused their Community Grants on pressing education needs in their local community.
  • TEGNA Foundation Community Grants are vetted by a committee of employees at each station, including the station general manager, and approved by the TEGNA Foundation Board of Directors.
  • To learn more and/or apply for a TEGNA Foundation Community Grants, visit https://www.tegnafoundation.org/ .

Buckets Over Bullying Partners with NBA G League Ignite to Bring Cyberbullying Awareness to Las Vegas Community

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Buckets Over Bullying, a non-profit initiative whose mission is to stop cyberbullying of children and teens through education, lawmaking and legal support, today unveiled a new partnership with the NBA G League Ignite dedicated to raising cyberbullying awareness within the Las Vegas community.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Buckets Over Bullying, a non-profit initiative whose mission is to stop cyberbullying of children and teens through education, lawmaking and legal support, today unveiled a new partnership with the NBA G League Ignite dedicated to raising cyberbullying awareness within the Las Vegas community.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with the incredible G League Ignite on this initiative to better safeguard the healthy development of Las Vegas youth," said Rose Bronstein, co-founder of Buckets Over Bullying.
  • "We are excited and proud to partner with Buckets Over Bullying, a strong community organization with an even stronger message," said Alex Foster, Commercial Director of the NBA G League Ignite.
  • "Partnering with Buckets Over Bullying creates an opportunity for Ignite fans to learn more about the impact Buckets Over Bullying is making in our community and nationwide."

In Back-to-Back Wins, Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Named 2024 Family Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Mitsubishi Motors' seven-passenger flagship model was today named the "2024 Family Green Car of the Year™" as part of Green Car Journal's 2024 Green Car Awards.

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  • Mitsubishi Motors' seven-passenger flagship model was today named the "2024 Family Green Car of the Year™" as part of Green Car Journal's 2024 Green Car Awards.
  • "We believe Outlander Plug-in Hybrid offers the right technology at the right time, and based on recent Green Car Awards results, it seems the editors of Green Car Journal agree," said Mark Chaffin, MMNA President and CEO.
  • Open to efficient internal combustion engine models as well as hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric vehicles, the 2024 Green Car Awards were dominated by plug-in hybrid technology.
  • The Outlander Plug-in Hybrid was also named a Top Safety Pick (TSP) by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Latin Media, Artists, Content Creators Unite at Promesa y Esperanza® Seminar to Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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More than 250 attendees spanning Spanish-language media, celebrities and content creators gathered last weekend for the St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza® seminar in support of the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital : Finding cures.

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  • More than 250 attendees spanning Spanish-language media, celebrities and content creators gathered last weekend for the St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza® seminar in support of the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital : Finding cures.
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    St. Jude patient Ashley joins the stage with DannyLux during the St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza® seminar at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
  • Guests were also welcomed to the St. Jude campus where they heard from St. Jude researchers, met patients, their families and experienced performances by Latin artists.
  • Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Yamaha Corporation: Announcement of Successful Legal Action for Infringement of Copyright against Chinese Manufacturer of Electronic Music Instruments

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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In 2006, Yamaha brought legal proceedings for copyright infringement against four (4) companies including two (2) of Defendant’s group companies, and the court of the People’s Republic of China awarded the judgment in favor of Yamaha.

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  • In 2006, Yamaha brought legal proceedings for copyright infringement against four (4) companies including two (2) of Defendant’s group companies, and the court of the People’s Republic of China awarded the judgment in favor of Yamaha.
  • We appreciate that the successful protection of Style Data as copyright works has profound significance for the deterrence of similar infringement matters.
  • Medeli is a manufacturer of electronic musical instruments headquartered in Hong Kong, engaging in development, manufacturing and sales of electronic musical instruments.
  • Yamaha calls the data of music patterns in various genres, such as pop, jazz, Latin and dance music, “Style Data”.

SMIRNOFF AND LATIN URBAN ICON WISIN TEMPT MUSIC LOVERS AND SPICY ENTHUSIASTS EVERYWHERE TO 'BAILA TO THE TASTE OF SMIRNOFF'

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the power of the collective created through a medley of cultures and traditions, Smirnoff proves "Rhythm is a We Thing" with its latest collaboration just in time for Latin Music Week. Together, Puerto Rican urban music icon Wisin and Smirnoff invite anyone 25+ to #BailaConSmirnoff for the chance to be featured in a Smirnoff social video to the new track "Cuerpo a Cuerpo."

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  • Together, Puerto Rican urban music icon Wisin and Smirnoff invite anyone 25+ to #BailaConSmirnoff for the chance to be featured in a Smirnoff social video to the new track " Cuerpo a Cuerpo ."
  • Ahead of his highly-anticipated solo album dropping this fall, Wisin and the makers of the World's No.
  • "Latin music leads the pack when it comes to celebrating the diaspora of Hispanic communities and cultures.
  • Originally made popular in Mexico, Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind first rolled out in US markets in 2020, quickly becoming a go-to for spicy enthusiasts everywhere.

Dominican Rapper El Alfa, “The King of Dembow,” Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal with Sound Royalties Ahead of New Album Release and Multi-City Tour

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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El Alfa is a Dominican rapper also known as “The King of Dembow,” a musical genre that draws upon the roots of Jamaican dancehall riddims.

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  • El Alfa is a Dominican rapper also known as “The King of Dembow,” a musical genre that draws upon the roots of Jamaican dancehall riddims.
  • With eight albums under his belt and over 22 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, El Alfa has his sights set on his continued growth trajectory.
  • “I’ve been speaking with Sound Royalties for years, and the time finally made sense for us to work together.
  • His innovation and dedication to his craft is contagious,” says Alex Heiche, CEO & founder of Sound Royalties.

Veteran Financial Advisor and Wealth Management Executive Carina Diamond Launches Consulting Firm Focused on Next-Generation Planning

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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CLEVELAND, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carina Diamond, an award-winning financial advisor with more than 25 years of experience building and growing wealth management teams, today announced the launch of her new firm, Stella Secunda, which will provide consultative strategies to help financial services firms navigate change and embrace next-generation business opportunities.

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  • Latin for "Next Star," Stella Secunda helps financial firms develop nascent talent to support succession planning while also guiding owners through transitions in the natural lifecycle of their businesses.
  • The company serves a wide array of financial services clients, including fintech and insurance companies, advisory firms, broker-dealers, banks, and accounting firms with wealth management divisions.
  • At Stella Secunda, Diamond will provide a variety of services, including succession planning, next-generation talent development, and the creation of organic strategies.
  • Diamond was most recently Chief Growth Officer at Dakota Wealth Management, an independent wealth management firm with $3.2 billion in assets under management.

Positive Results Reinforce Potential Porphyry and Skarn Mineralization at Blanco and Tinto Zones, Auquis Project

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Robust Geochemical Signatures: The soil sampling results have unveiled robust anomalous geochemical signatures associated with both porphyry and skarn-style mineralization.

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  • Robust Geochemical Signatures: The soil sampling results have unveiled robust anomalous geochemical signatures associated with both porphyry and skarn-style mineralization.
  • Skarn Mineralization at Blanco Zone: The western part of the property, particularly the Blanco Zone, has yielded outcropping skarn mineralization with a prominent multi-element base metal signature.
  • Soil sampling results highlight robust anomalous geochemical signatures associated with mapped porphyry- and skarn-style mineralization (Figure 1).
  • Gridded soil / talus sample results from the Auquis project highlighting copper anomalies surrounding the Rose porphyry zone and zinc anomalies surrounding the Blanco skarn zone.