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GeoVax Presents Data on GEO-CM04S1, a Next Generation Covid-19 Vaccine

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

ATLANTA, GA, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a biotechnology company developing immunotherapies and vaccines against cancers and infectious diseases, today announced that its Chief Scientific Officer, Mark Newman, PhD, presented data on GEO-CM04S1, the Company’s next-generation Covid-19 vaccine candidate, during the 24th Annual World Vaccine Congress in Washington, DC.

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  • During his presentation, titled “Vaccine Induction of Broadly-Specific Antibody and T Cell Responses to Combat SARS-CoV-2 Variation”, Dr. Newman described GeoVax’s development program for GEO-CM04S1.
  • The data presented were generated in collaboration with scientists at Georgia State University using the human ACE2 transgenic mice, one of the “gold standard” small animal models used for studying Covid vaccines.
  • GEO-CM04S1 incorporates both the spike (S) and nucleocapsid (N) antigens of SARS-CoV-2 and is specifically designed to induce broadly specific antibody and T cell responses.
  • I anticipate similar findings will be observed in our Phase 2 clinical trials as the studies are unblinded later this year.”

Draganfly Reports its 2023 Results

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Saskatoon, SK., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, is pleased to announce its fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 financial results.

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  • Saskatoon, SK., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, is pleased to announce its fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 financial results.
  • The financial year 2023 was a transition year for Draganfly as 2023 marked new production capacity coming online along with the commercialization of its flagship Commander 3XL and Heavy Lift Drone platforms.
  • As a percentage of sales, gross margin increased from 10.4% in 2022 to 31.5% in 2023.
  • Draganfly announced record third-quarter results for 2023, recording revenue of $2,138,017, which marked a 14.0% increase from the same period the previous year.

CHIPOTLE KICKS OFF PARTNERSHIP WITH TEKKEN™ 8, RETURNS WITH NEW EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES FOR THE FIGHTING GAME COMMUNITY (FGC)

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Monday, April 8, 2024

As a nod to the TEKKEN community, the code EWGF623 pays homage to the iconic "Electric Wind God Fist" move.

Key Points: 
  • As a nod to the TEKKEN community, the code EWGF623 pays homage to the iconic "Electric Wind God Fist" move.
  • Chipotle Rewards members can also redeem 250 points in the Chipotle Rewards Exchange to receive an additional code for 500 TEKKEN COINS**.
  • Chipotle's 2024 edition of its signature esports competition will be hosted in partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment and feature TEKKEN 8 as its title game.
  • All eligible competitors in the Chipotle Challenger Series will earn free chips & guac from Chipotle.

Former Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV Joins USAA To Lead Military Affairs

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

USAA has welcomed retired Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV as senior vice president and head of the company’s Military Affairs team.

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  • USAA has welcomed retired Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV as senior vice president and head of the company’s Military Affairs team.
  • His family has had continuous membership in USAA for five generations and he has been a member himself for 36 years.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328715585/en/
    Former Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV has joined USAA to lead Military Affairs.
  • In his role at USAA, Johnny will oversee the Military Affairs team’s strategic direction and contribute to and influence the company’s growth and operations.

UC Berkeley Graduate Project Receives Recognition for Groundbreaking Work in Identifying Insider Trading - PoliWatch

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Friday, March 29, 2024

BERKELEY, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of graduate students from the University of California, Berkeley's School of Information (iSchool) has been honored for their innovative project designed to combat congressional insider trading. Their initiative, known as PoliWatch, was recently awarded the prestigious Sarukkai Social Impact Award.

Key Points: 
  • BERKELEY, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of graduate students from the University of California, Berkeley's School of Information (iSchool) has been honored for their innovative project designed to combat congressional insider trading.
  • PoliWatch leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to identify instances of insider trading among members of the U.S. Congress.
  • Matthew Dodd emphasizes the urgency of tackling congressional insider trading, noting the negative impact it has on public trust.
  • For more details and to learn more about the strides PoliWatch is making in combating congressional insider trading, visit the PoliWatch Project Page https://www.ischool.berkeley.edu/projects/2023/poliwatch

Darkness to Light Launches Campaign to Ignite Global Change in the Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse

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Friday, March 22, 2024

CHARLESTON, S.C., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fueled by the vision of every child growing up happy, healthy, and with their boundaries intact, Darkness to Light, a leading non-profit organization committed to preventing child sexual abuse, announced the launch of its "Fund the Fight" campaign last week. Ahead of April's National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Fund the Fight aims to amplify the reality of child sexual abuse and ignite change through powerful messages and stories from those with lived experience.

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  • Ahead of April's National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Fund the Fight aims to amplify the reality of child sexual abuse and ignite change through powerful messages and stories from those with lived experience.
  • Ahead of April's National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Fund the Fight aims to amplify the reality of child sexual abuse and ignite change through powerful messages and stories from those with lived experience.
  • "Together, let us heed their call to action and join hands in the fight against child sexual abuse."
  • For those looking to join Darkness to Light in its fight against child sexual abuse, visit the Fund the Fight campaign page at bit.ly/D2LFundTheFight.

Medius Promotes Dan Andersson to New Chief Services Officer

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medius , a leading global provider of AP automation and wider Spend Management solutions, today announces the promotion of Dan Andersson from Chief Delivery Officer to Chief Services Officer.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medius , a leading global provider of AP automation and wider Spend Management solutions, today announces the promotion of Dan Andersson from Chief Delivery Officer to Chief Services Officer.
  • Upon joining Medius in 2019, Andersson served as the VP of Professional Services for North America, later being promoted to Chief Delivery Officer in 2020 where he has overseen professional services including the global resources responsible for implementing Medius solutions to customers.
  • Dan Andersson, Chief Services Officer, Medius, comments: "Medius is committed to providing customers with the right solutions in spend management and AP offerings across a wide range of industries.
  • Branden Jenkins, Chief Operating Officer, Medius, comments: "During a momentous time for growth at Medius, we are proud to announce Dan's new role as Chief Services Officer.

AgEagle Aerial Systems Appoints U.S. Army Major General (Retired) Malcolm Frost to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

WICHITA, Kan., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of best-in-class full stack unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announces the appointment of retired U.S. Army Major General Malcolm Frost to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024 .

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  • WICHITA, Kan., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of best-in-class full stack unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announces the appointment of retired U.S. Army Major General Malcolm Frost to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024 .
  • Frost (Ret) has 31 years of leadership experience in the U.S. Army having provided large-scale strategic and operational oversight in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, and the United States.
  • Frost served as the Chief (Director) of Public Affairs where he developed and led all strategic communications plans and rollouts, national media relations initiatives, and community engagement for the Army.
  • AgEagle’s Chairman, Grant Begley, commented, “Major General Frost brings a significant demonstrated track record of senior leadership specifically within operations technology and military defense industries to AgEagle.

Lantheus Announces the FDA Approval of DEFINITY® (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) for Pediatric Patients

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Monday, March 4, 2024

This approval represents a significant step forward in pediatric medicine, providing healthcare professionals with a valuable tool to opacify the left ventricular chamber and better identify the left ventricular endocardial border.

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  • This approval represents a significant step forward in pediatric medicine, providing healthcare professionals with a valuable tool to opacify the left ventricular chamber and better identify the left ventricular endocardial border.
  • Currently, DEFINITY is the most utilized, extensively studied, and a trusted diagnostic ultrasound enhancing agent in the U.S.1-3
    “The expanded indication for DEFINITY is a testament to the rigorous research and development efforts undertaken by Lantheus to address unmet medical needs of pediatric patients,” said Jean-Claude Provost, MD, Chief Medical Officer.
  • “We are proud that this approval will extend the benefits of DEFINITY to healthcare professionals who work with these young individuals.”
    Clinical studies have substantiated the efficacy and safety of DEFINITY in pediatric patients.
  • The Kutty and Fine studies each reported successful left ventricular opacification in all participants.

Nokia announces GenAI assistant integrated with NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome to strengthen network protection #MWC24

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Nokia NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome integrated with telco-centric GenAI assistant helps customers more quickly detect and eliminate cyber threats.

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  • Nokia NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome integrated with telco-centric GenAI assistant helps customers more quickly detect and eliminate cyber threats.
  • New telco focused GenAI assistant is based on Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service with telecommunications and mission critical security training.
  • Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that its NetGuard Cybersecurity Dome software will be integrated with a telco-centric GenAI assistant to give communication service providers (CSPs) and enterprises faster and higher quality detection and resolution capabilities in the face of cyber criminals increasingly using GenAI to launch more sophisticated attacks on critical infrastructure.
  • Cybersecurity Dome is Nokia’s extended detection response market (XDR) security platform that provides CSPs and enterprises with strong, 5G network defenses through a series of AI and machine learning capabilities.