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Foundation Health Secures $6 Million in Seed Funding to Power the Next Generation of Consumer Healthcare Experiences

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Monday, March 11, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foundation Health, a pioneering healthcare technology company, today announced the closure of a $6 million seed funding round.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foundation Health, a pioneering healthcare technology company, today announced the closure of a $6 million seed funding round.
  • Foundation Health is dedicated to redefining the consumer healthcare experience by empowering clients to quickly develop and launch modern, digital-first pharmacy and telehealth solutions at scale.
  • "Our vision is to grow Foundation Health into the definitive tech platform for powering and managing complex consumer healthcare operations globally," said Foundation Health founder and CEO, Umar Afridi.
  • For more information about Foundation Health and its healthcare solutions, visit www.foundationhealth.com .

AmeriCorps Week 2024: Celebrate Millions of Americans Who Answered the Call to Service

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Washington, DC, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, DC— March 10-16, AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, celebrates AmeriCorps Week , a week-long celebration observed during AmeriCorps 30th Anniversary, recognizing AmeriCorps programs and offers thanks to millions of members and volunteers for uniting in service.

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  • Washington, DC, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, DC— March 10-16, AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, celebrates AmeriCorps Week , a week-long celebration observed during AmeriCorps 30th Anniversary, recognizing AmeriCorps programs and offers thanks to millions of members and volunteers for uniting in service.
  • In September 2023, AmeriCorps celebrated the 30th anniversary of President Bill Clinton signing the National and Community Trust Act to establish AmeriCorps.
  • "For thirty years, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers have been a vital resource for communities and families in greatest need,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.
  • This AmeriCorps Week, AmeriCorps celebrates the millions of Americans ages 18 and older, who have served with AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs.

Commonwealth of Virginia Selects Voltus as its Demand Response Provider

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Voltus was selected by Virginia Energy to help participating Commonwealth facilities earn revenue and generate savings by reducing electricity use in response to grid signals, such as high demand, inadequate supply, high prices and high emissions.

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  • Voltus was selected by Virginia Energy to help participating Commonwealth facilities earn revenue and generate savings by reducing electricity use in response to grid signals, such as high demand, inadequate supply, high prices and high emissions.
  • The Voltus platform will enhance performance during dispatches, track demand response earnings and avoided carbon emissions, and identify new energy efficiency and demand response opportunities, thus creating an increased financial opportunity for Commonwealth facilities.
  • “Most of our existing customers, like the Commonwealth, participated in PJM demand response programs for years prior to partnering with Voltus.
  • Voltus is deeply committed to delivering more demand response value to our customers, in some cases tripling demand response value compared to previous providers.

AIR-A Appoints Emmy Award-winning Producer, Bolsters Legal Team, and Announces New Partnership

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

In this role, Lewis is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production process for AIR-A Network, including content creation, live events, and remote programming.

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  • In this role, Lewis is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production process for AIR-A Network, including content creation, live events, and remote programming.
  • As the coordinating producer for the network’s signature news and information show, Lewis won back-to-back Sports Emmys for Outstanding Studio Show.
  • AIR-A announced on Thursday that its outside legal team will include trademark lawyers Phillip Barengolts and Brett Manchel from Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP.
  • The workstation features high-performance hardware to facilitate the execution of broadcast-related functions, such as real-time processing of high-resolution video, streaming, editing, and design.

Comcast Boosts Speeds for Millions of Xfinity Internet Customers

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Today, millions of Xfinity Internet customers are waking up to faster speeds at no additional cost.

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  • Today, millions of Xfinity Internet customers are waking up to faster speeds at no additional cost.
  • Xfinity has 99.99 percent reliability, and the Xfinity network utilizes artificial intelligence to keep customers connected by fixing issues before they even affect homes.
  • Xfinity Promotional Offers – ACP participants who are existing Xfinity customers or new to Xfinity can take advantage of current promotional offers.
  • Internet Essentials – Xfinity customers benefitting from ACP are automatically eligible to enroll in Internet Essentials for as low as $9.95 a month or Internet Essentials Plus, which doubles the speed of traditional Internet Essentials for $29.95 per month.

Nachawati Law Group Founder Earns Top Plaintiff Lawyer Honor for 2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Dallas-based Nachawati Law Group is pleased to announce that founding partner Majed Nachawati has earned placement on Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide for 2024.

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  • Dallas-based Nachawati Law Group is pleased to announce that founding partner Majed Nachawati has earned placement on Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide for 2024.
  • “It is a true honor to be named among some of the best lawyers in the country,” said Mr. Nachawati.
  • The Nachawati Law Group was recently ranked among the most active product liability firms in the country.
  • He is also a repeat honoree of Texas Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America.

Westlake Royal Building Products™ to Showcase Be Boundless™ Campaign, Top Industry Trends and New Product Innovations at 2024 International Builders’ Show

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Westlake Royal Building Products ™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), will showcase its Be Boundless™ campaign, top industry trends and new product innovations at the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show ® (IBS) in Las Vegas from February 27-29, 2024.

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  • Westlake Royal Building Products ™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), will showcase its Be Boundless™ campaign, top industry trends and new product innovations at the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show ® (IBS) in Las Vegas from February 27-29, 2024.
  • Homeowners and building pros face complex product selection decisions—navigating around the areas of regional weatherability, performance and sustainability.
  • To meet these varied and evolving needs, Westlake Royal Building Products is exploring every innovation, from new easy-to-install products to support services.
  • At IBS 2024, Westlake Royal will showcase several new colors, profiles and products as part of its Siding & Accessories offerings:
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Global Carbon Footprint Management Business Report 2024: Role of Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) in Management of Carbon Footprint Gains Momentum - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Imposition of Carbon Tax, Will it Incentivize Adoption of Carbon Footprint Management Solutions?

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  • Imposition of Carbon Tax, Will it Incentivize Adoption of Carbon Footprint Management Solutions?
  • As Carbon Tax Evolves Into an Expensive Corporate Liability, Companies Seek to Mitigate the Same With Carbon Footprint Management Strategies
    Recycling, the Most Simple Way to Reduce Carbon Footprint, Save Money & Improve Corporate Bottom Lines
    For Logistics & Transportation Companies, the Simplest Way to Reduce Carbon Footprint is to Invest in Smart Fleet Management Systems
    Carbon & Environmental Data Management, Visualization, & Software Integrations Storm Into the Spotlight
    Role of Blockchain in Carbon Footprint Management Gets Bigger.
  • Here are the Various Ways in Which the Technology Can Help
    In a Bid to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint, Companies Step Up Their Energy Efficiency Investments
    Energy Efficiency Ranks as the Primary ESG (environmental, social and governance) Best Practice Among Companies
    As the Pressure to Reduce Carbon Footprint Becomes Intense, Greenwashing Emerges Into an Undesirable Trend

Fidelis Insurance Group Sponsors New Herbie Re Ltd. Catastrophe Bond

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited (NYSE:FIHL) (“Fidelis Insurance Group” or “the Company”) announced today that Fidelis Insurance Bermuda Limited (“FIBL”) has successfully closed a new catastrophe bond through the issuance of the Series 2024-1 Class A Principal at Risk Variable Rate Notes and the Series 2024-1 Class B Principal at Risk Variable Rate Notes (together, the “Series 2024-1 Notes”) by its Herbie Re Ltd. program (“Herbie Re”).

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  • Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited (NYSE:FIHL) (“Fidelis Insurance Group” or “the Company”) announced today that Fidelis Insurance Bermuda Limited (“FIBL”) has successfully closed a new catastrophe bond through the issuance of the Series 2024-1 Class A Principal at Risk Variable Rate Notes and the Series 2024-1 Class B Principal at Risk Variable Rate Notes (together, the “Series 2024-1 Notes”) by its Herbie Re Ltd. program (“Herbie Re”).
  • This is the fifth series of notes issued by Herbie Re and will provide the Fidelis Insurance Group with $150 million of collateralized reinsurance protection.
  • Ian Houston, Fidelis Insurance Group Chief Underwriting Officer, said “Fidelis Insurance Group is excited to have in place the latest issuance under the Herbie Re Catastrophe Bond program.
  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP advised as counsel for Fidelis Insurance Group and Herbie Re.

CoreLogic Previews the Evolving Severe Convective Storm Risk Landscape in New Report

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

CoreLogic®, a leader in global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions, released its 2024 Severe Convective Storm Report, detailing how severe thunderstorm risk is growing in the United States and highlighting the historic severe convective storm activity, also known as severe thunderstorm, seen in 2023.

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  • CoreLogic®, a leader in global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions, released its 2024 Severe Convective Storm Report, detailing how severe thunderstorm risk is growing in the United States and highlighting the historic severe convective storm activity, also known as severe thunderstorm, seen in 2023.
  • There were 141 days with large hail (two inch or greater) in 2023—the highest number of days in 20 years.
  • In the aggregate, severe convective storms generated an unprecedented amount of insured loss on par with a single major hurricane.
  • To illustrate the severity of the storms seen in 2023, the report identifies one specific, highly damaging week of severe thunderstorm activity: June 11 – 16, 2023.