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Alignment Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plan Named to U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage in North Carolina for Second Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C. and ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) today announced that its North Carolina plan has been named a 2024 Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage (MA) in the state by U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year.

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RALEIGH, N.C. and ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) today announced that its North Carolina plan has been named a 2024 Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage (MA) in the state by U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year.
Alignment Health Plan is one of only three MA plans in North Carolina to earn the U.S. News “Best” rankings badge .
This recognition comes on the heels of Alignment’s North Carolina HMO achieving an overall 4.5- out of 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for 2024.
“We are proud to be named a Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage in North Carolina from U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year,” said Dawn Maroney, president, markets of Alignment Healthcare and CEO of Alignment Health Plan.

Introducing the All-New 2024 Axis A245

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Friday, September 15, 2023

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LOUDON, Tenn., Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For 2024, Axis Wake™ introduces the all-new A245.

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LOUDON, Tenn., Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For 2024, Axis Wake™ introduces the all-new A245.
The A245 is an ingenious combination of scalable performance, all-day comfort, and class-leading technology all wrapped up into a package complete with the signature Axis style buyers love.
Axis thought of everything passengers need for long days on the lake with a full crew of 18 people.
The ambitious all-new Axis Wake A245 exceeds the high standards set by its predecessor and brings the Axis brand into new territory with a hull that exceeds 24 feet.

25th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration Raises Record – Breaking $21 Million

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Monday, August 7, 2023

The V Foundation for Cancer Research , a top-rated cancer research charity, announced the 25th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration , held August 3 - 6, 2023, raised a record-breaking $21 million in the Napa Valley, with 100% of proceeds supporting novel ideas and breakthroughs in cancer research.

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The V Foundation for Cancer Research , a top-rated cancer research charity, announced the 25th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration , held August 3 - 6, 2023, raised a record-breaking $21 million in the Napa Valley, with 100% of proceeds supporting novel ideas and breakthroughs in cancer research.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230807080816/en/
Event co-chair Amy Marks Dornbusch and the V Foundation Wine Celebration board of directors cheer the record $21 Million raised.
(Photo: Business Wire)
Hosted by Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, former Head Coach of Duke University Men’s Basketball and V Foundation Board Member, the 25th Anniversary Wine Celebration entertained and educated over 600 guests in the heart of the Napa Valley.
For more information about the 25th Anniversary Wine Celebration Weekend, or to make a donation, please visit winecelebration.org.

Climate Resiliency Challenge Unveils New Solutions to Address Climate-related Disasters

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The Challenge, which launched May 23 and accepted submissions through July 10, invited innovators around the globe to share their world-changing climate solutions for the chance to win a share of $1M in prize money.

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The Challenge, which launched May 23 and accepted submissions through July 10, invited innovators around the globe to share their world-changing climate solutions for the chance to win a share of $1M in prize money.
The Challenge sought solutions to help frontline communities prevent, prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters, such as wildfires, floods, and extreme weather.
Through the open call for submissions, inventors, entrepreneurs, and scholars were able to propose bold, innovative solutions to build climate resiliency.
“We believe innovation is at the heart of resiliency,” said Liz Henderson, leader of Climate Risk Advisory at Aon.

Synchrony Highlights Workforce Diversity Progress, North Star to Advance Equity

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Monday, May 22, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Synchrony released its Diversity Report, which highlights the company's progress around its data-driven approach to hiring and developing diverse talent.

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Company's Diversity Report Reinforces Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as a Business Imperative
STAMFORD, Conn., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Synchrony released its Diversity Report , which highlights the company's progress around its data-driven approach to hiring and developing diverse talent.
The report details the company's vision for progress towards a more equitable and inclusive future which include:
Evolve the workforce to reflect the diversity of Synchrony's communities, with 50% gender diversity across all groups globally.
Additional highlights from Synchrony's Diversity Report include:
Advancing Diverse Talent – Core to Synchrony's approach is a focus on equity backed by data and analytics, which inform its strategies to hire, develop and advance underrepresented talent.
Investing in Equity – Synchrony committed $100 million in Ariel Alternatives' Project Black to scale minority-owned businesses to become leading Fortune 500 suppliers.

North Carolina’s Largest Community College, Wake Technical, Selects YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to Serve Students at Seven Campuses

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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North Carolina’s largest community college, Wake Technical Community College (Wake Technical) has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to provide a comprehensive video and media creation, hosting, storage and distribution solution across its seven campuses and associated learning facilities that serve more than 70,000 students each year.

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North Carolina’s largest community college, Wake Technical Community College (Wake Technical) has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to provide a comprehensive video and media creation, hosting, storage and distribution solution across its seven campuses and associated learning facilities that serve more than 70,000 students each year.
YuJa will replace VidGrid, the institution’s former video enterprise learning platform, which is phasing out its education offering.
Leaders also wanted a tool that enables simple sharing, management, and organization of media and other digital resources.
In addition to these features, YuJa’s Video Platform supports captions, video quizzing, comprehensive analytics, gradebook integration, and more that help create an engaging, collaborative learning environment.

Data Supportive of KidneyIntelX Utility in Minorities and Veterans to Be Presented at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

LONDON and SALT LAKE CITY, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renalytix plc (NASDAQ: RNLX) (LSE: RENX) today announced that two scientific presentations have been accepted at the upcoming National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinicals Conference taking place in Austin, Texas (April 11-15). The studies entitled the “Impact of KidneyIntelX testing on novel medication prescription in a diverse patient population” and “Diabetic kidney disease epidemiology in US veterans” show the importance of using KidneyIntelX bioprognosis in early stage kidney disease and diabetes patients to blunt the effects of health inequity, help guide proper drug prescription to patients in need, and support established clinical guidelines to slow or stop unnecessary progression to late stage kidney disease, kidney failure and dialysis.

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The webinar is now on-demand and available on www.kidneyintelx.com or via this link .
National Kidney Foundation Clinical Spring Conference Data Presentations Include:
KidneyIntelX was recently introduced into the Wake Forest-Atrium Health System to predict progressive decline in kidney function.
The KidneyIntelX risk score identified those patients at highest risk which resulted in appropriately selecting SGLT2-inhibitors for the right patients.
The data will be showcased from April 12-14 in the Poster Hall at the Austin Convention Center and the abstract is now online at the NKF website.

HCLTech Joins WEF 2023 to Supercharge Global Collaboration for a Sustainable Planet and Inclusive Growth

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Monday, January 16, 2023

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, is joining governments, businesses and civil society from across the world at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023 in Davos to facilitate dialogue and collaboration for a sustainable planet and inclusive growth.

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HCLTech, a leading global technology company, is joining governments, businesses and civil society from across the world at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023 in Davos to facilitate dialogue and collaboration for a sustainable planet and inclusive growth.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230116005173/en/
HCLTech is proud of its long-standing strategic partnership with the WEF.
The HCLTech Pavilion at WEF 2023 showcases the company’s new brand identity and purpose of bringing together the best of technology and people to supercharge progress for clients, its people, communities and the planet.
Located at Promenade 66, 7270 Davos Platz, the HCLTech Pavilion is fully powered by green energy, underscoring the company’s commitment to a sustainable planet.

Fugitive dad lovingly buried by his children in his bookshelves - A True Story

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

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IN HERSCHEL'S WAKE is a darkly funny tale of faith, funerals, and fucked-up fathers, but most timely, it's about learning how to overcome division and find forgiveness.

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IN HERSCHEL'S WAKE is a darkly funny tale of faith, funerals, and fucked-up fathers, but most timely, it's about learning how to overcome division and find forgiveness.
The book has been awarded the 2022 International Impact Book Award, the American Writing Award for Memoir, and the Firebird Book Award.
The book details the author's adventure to an obscure, obstacle laden island when his hippie, fugitive father died unexpectedly in 2008.
Part adventure story, and part reckoning, In Herschel's Wake is ENGAGING, POIGNANT, and a THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE READ."

Potbelly Drives Franchise Momentum through End of Year with Four Additional Shop Development Agreements

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Monday, December 5, 2022

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Under the agreements, Potbelly’s collective footprint in these markets will be expanded with 25 new shops over the next six years.

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Under the agreements, Potbelly’s collective footprint in these markets will be expanded with 25 new shops over the next six years.
As part of the Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative, Potbelly plans to reach 2,000 shops with at least 85% of those being franchised shops over the next 10 years.
These factors, along with a diverse menu and multiple revenue streams stemming from various dayparts, all make Potbelly an attractive franchise restaurant investment.
Since opening its first shop in Chicago in 1977, Potbelly has expanded to neighborhoods across the country, with 400 company-owned shops in the United States.