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Habitat for Humanity works to create equitable, inclusive communities across the U.S. through annual Home is the Key campaign

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 11, 1968, days after the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., Congress passed the monumental Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race, religion, or nationality. The landmark bill gave potential homeowners – particularly Black Americans – hope that they could achieve the American Dream of purchasing and owning a home of their own.

Key Points: 
  • Habitat for Humanity knows that a decent, affordable home is the key to stability, well-being, and intergenerational wealth.
  • Today, Habitat for Humanity is kicking off its eighth annual Home is the Key cause marketing campaign to help unlock equitable homeownership and build inclusive communities across the U.S.
  • As part of the Home is the Key campaign, Habitat for Humanity and Habitat LA are partnering to hold several in-person builds in Los Angeles.
  • People can support the Home is the Key campaign by donating online and by purchasing select products that send a portion of the proceeds back to Habitat.

LEADING THE PACK: YUKON GROUP LAUNCHES 'FIRST OF A KIND' UPGRADABLE MONOCULAR

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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VILNIUS, Lithuania, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yukon Group, Europe's leading thermal imaging and night vision company, has launched the world's first upgradable thermal monocular for civilian use.

Key Points: 
  • VILNIUS, Lithuania, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yukon Group, Europe's leading thermal imaging and night vision company, has launched the world's first upgradable thermal monocular for civilian use.
  • We believe its upgradability function will be embraced by other manufacturers around Europe and beyond," says Yukon Group CEO Volha Alsheuskaya.
  • Headquartered  in Vilnius, Lithuania, Yukon Group is a leading hi-tech digital and thermal imaging optics company in Northern Europe.
  • Yukon Group recycles 80% of the waste it generates and its offices and factories are powered by green energy in all eight of its companies.

LEADING THE PACK: YUKON GROUP LAUNCHES 'FIRST OF A KIND' UPGRADABLE MONOCULAR

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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VILNIUS, Lithuania, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yukon Group, Europe's leading thermal imaging and night vision company, has launched the world's first upgradable thermal monocular for civilian use.

Key Points: 
  • VILNIUS, Lithuania, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yukon Group, Europe's leading thermal imaging and night vision company, has launched the world's first upgradable thermal monocular for civilian use.
  • We believe its upgradability function will be embraced by other manufacturers around Europe and beyond," says Yukon Group CEO Volha Alsheuskaya.
  • Headquartered  in Vilnius, Lithuania, Yukon Group is a leading hi-tech digital and thermal imaging optics company in Northern Europe.
  • Yukon Group recycles 80% of the waste it generates and its offices and factories are powered by green energy in all eight of its companies.

Brady Assists with ABC's Station 19 Episode Addressing Guns and Extreme Risk Protection Orders

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence prevention group, assisted on ABC's latest episode "Good Grief" of their hit show, Station 19, streaming on Hulu. The episode featured an essential public safety tool known as an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) that temporarily removes firearms from a person in crisis. ERPOs can play a key role in preventing, firearm suicides, domestic homicides, and mass shootings.

Key Points: 
  • Brady's Show Gun Safety campaign assisted with Station 19's portrayal of an extreme risk protection order, an important tool to prevent suicide and mass shootings by temporarily removing access to guns from someone in crisis.
  • WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brady , the nation's oldest gun violence prevention group, assisted on ABC's latest episode "Good Grief" of their hit show, Station 19, streaming on Hulu.
  • The episode featured an essential public safety tool known as an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) that temporarily removes firearms from a person in crisis.
  • "Twenty-one states and Washington, D.C. have extreme risk laws, but less than one-third of people in those states are familiar with these life-saving tools.

Whiskas creates new breed of dog

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Whiskas believes that the perfect dog might just be a cat.

Key Points: 
  • Whiskas believes that the perfect dog might just be a cat.
  • Whiskas spokesperson Bianca Malcolm says the campaign is another way the company is working towards its global goal of ending pet homelessness.
  • We love that, through Meowzer, the Whiskas brand is encouraging people to think about responsible pet ownership during this busy period."
  • As well as intercepting search, the Whiskas brand has recruited cat and dog owners to spread the word about the benefits of the Meowzer breed to fans on social media.

NSSF LAUNCHES NEW PROJECT CHILDSAFE WEBSITE--A COMPREHENSIVE FIREARM SAFETY RESOURCE AND EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The site has a new, modern look and enhanced site navigation, and will continue to serve as a comprehensive online resource hub for a variety of audiences looking for firearm safety educational materials.

Key Points: 
  • The site has a new, modern look and enhanced site navigation, and will continue to serve as a comprehensive online resource hub for a variety of audiences looking for firearm safety educational materials.
  • As always, gun owners can request a free firearm safety kit on the website, which includes a free cable-style gun lock.
  • Project ChildSafe is the largest and most comprehensive firearm safety education program in the US, created for gun owners, by gun owners.
  • As the program celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, NSSF and Project ChildSafe remain committed to educating and providing resources to gun owners and non-gun owners alike.

Monster Energy's Kokomo Murase Claims Second Place in Women's Snowboard Slopestyle and Two Crystal Globe Trophies at the 2024 FIS Slopestyle World Cup in Silvaplana

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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SILVAPLANA, Switzerland, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --

Key Points: 
  • Monster Energy congratulates team rider Kokomo Murase on claiming second place in Women's Snowboard Slopestyle at the FIS World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, this weekend.
  • Monster Energy congratulates team rider Kokomo Murase on claiming second place in Women's Snowboard Slopestyle at the FIS World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, this weekend.
  • The weekend's Freeski and Snowboard Slopestyle competitions finished the 2023/2024 FIS Park & Pipe World Cup season by crowning Crystal Globe winners.
  • Hasegawa finished the 2023/24 FIS Snowboard World Cup season in third place in Men's Snowboard Slopestyle with 140.00 points.

The John Deere Foundation Commits Nearly $4 Million in Grants to the National FFA Organization (FFA)

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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MOLINE, Ill., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the John Deere Foundation announced a three-year grant totaling $3.9 million to the National FFA Organization (FFA), the premier organization preparing youth for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.

Key Points: 
  • MOLINE, Ill., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the John Deere Foundation announced a three-year grant totaling $3.9 million to the National FFA Organization (FFA), the premier organization preparing youth for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.
  • The John Deere Foundation's multi-year, unrestricted giving will support the National FFA Organization's vision of growing the next generation of leaders who will change the world.
  • "We are incredibly grateful for John Deere's continued support and longstanding partnership," said Molly Ball, president of the National FFA Foundation and chief marketing officer of the National FFA Organization.
  • "By making an unrestricted, multi-year gift, John Deere is able to have the greatest impact on FFA members.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER IS SEATTLE'S TOP DOG

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Once again, the Golden Retriever took Seattle's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2023 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Once again, the Golden Retriever took Seattle's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2023 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S.
  • The Golden Retriever was also recognized as the #1 pup in Pittsburgh, PA.
    Mirroring the national trend, the people of Seattle have shown love to Dachshunds.
  • The iconic hound broke into the city's top 10 in 2023, going from 11th to 9th.
  • "While many cities have the French Bulldog as their most popular breed, Seattle has remained devoted to the Golden Retriever.

FRENCH BULLDOG CONTINUES ITS STREAK AS MOST POPULAR BREED IN PHILADELPHIA

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth year in a row, the French Bulldog took Philadelphia's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2023 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • The French Bulldog was also recognized as the #1 pup in West Palm Beach, FL and Washington, D.C.
  • While the Frenchie held on to its spot at the top of the list, a couple breeds have slowly moved up in the rankings.
  • "It's no surprise the Labrador Retriever is gaining popularity in Philadelphia as they are the perfect family dog," said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo.
  • While they take their role seriously as the guardian of their family, they do require a fair amount of training."