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TEAMSTERS RESPOND TO WAYMO APPLICATION SUSPENSION FOR ROBOTAXI OPERATIONS IN LA, SAN MATEO: 'WAYMO EXPANSION SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN ON THE TABLE'

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters commend the decision today by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to suspend Waymo's application to expand its robotaxi operations in Los Angeles and San Mateo counties for a minimum of 120 days or at least until June 2024. The decision comes just one week after Waymo recalled its robotaxi software following two crashes involving Waymo robotaxis in Phoenix, Arizona, in December 2023, and less than one month after a Waymo robotaxi crashed into a cyclist in San Francisco, leading to an investigation by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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  • Autonomous vehicles are not ready for prime time, and do not belong on our streets."
  • "The Teamsters are calling on all California elected leaders to protect their constituents and pass this legislation."
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
  • Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.

Winter Weather-Related Truck Accidents

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter weather in Massachusetts poses numerous challenges for truck drivers, requiring heightened caution and strategic driving practices to ensure safety on the roads. However, accidents are common in winter weather, and negligence can exacerbate this.

Key Points: 
  • However, accidents are common in winter weather, and negligence can exacerbate this.
  • Some of the key challenges truck drivers face in winter include:
    Icy Roads: Snow and freezing rain can lead to icy road conditions, significantly reducing traction.
  • Christopher Cava , lead attorney at Cava Law Firm, says, "Winter weather intensifies the challenges associated with truck accidents.
  • Our firm is dedicated to helping clients who have suffered injuries as a result of winter truck accidents."

Canada Nickel Confirms Discovery at Mann Central, Successfully Completes Initial Drilling at Mann Northwest Property

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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The Mann Property is located 22 kilometres east of Crawford, 20 kilometres south of Cochrane, and 45 kilometres northeast of Timmins, covering Mann Township.

Key Points: 
  • The Mann Property is located 22 kilometres east of Crawford, 20 kilometres south of Cochrane, and 45 kilometres northeast of Timmins, covering Mann Township.
  • Mann Northwest has a target footprint of 6.0 km2; Mann Central is 3.1 km2 and Mann Southeast is 4.1 km2.
  • Mann Northwest is on same trend to mineralized ultramafics in Reaume Township while Mann Southeast connects to a long ultramafic sill in Newmarket Township, both properties being owned by Canada Nickel.
  • This press release summarizes drill results from Mann Northwest and Mann Central that were completed during the summer of 2023.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Natasha Trethewey is the 2024 Eudora Welty Lecturer

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Thursday, March 21 at 7:30pm the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Eudora Welty Foundation present the annual Eudora Welty Lecture with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Natasha Trethewey (New York Times bestseller Memorial Drive and Native Guard) at the National Press Club. In the spirit of Welty's treasured One Writer's Beginnings, Natasha Trethewey will give a lecture describing her own creative origins. A book-signing will follow the lecture.

Key Points: 
  • On Thursday, March 21 at 7:30pm the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Eudora Welty Foundation present the annual Eudora Welty Lecture with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Natasha Trethewey at the National Press Club.
  • In the spirit of Welty's treasured One Writer's Beginnings, Natasha Trethewey will give a lecture describing her own creative origins.
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Thursday, March 21 at 7:30pm the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Eudora Welty Foundation present the annual Eudora Welty Lecture with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Natasha Trethewey (New York Times bestseller Memorial Drive and Native Guard) at the National Press Club.
  • This event is produced by the Eudora Welty Foundation in partnership with the Folger Shakespeare Library.

Chicago Company Announces Addition of Lake County to Its Service Coverage Area; ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons expands to help home and business owners

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons, a Chicago-based provider of professional fire and water damage restoration services as well as specialty cleaning services in the Chicagoland area, is proud to announce its expansion of Lake County to its service coverage area.

Key Points: 
  • ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons, a Chicago-based provider of professional fire and water damage restoration services as well as specialty cleaning services in the Chicagoland area, is proud to announce its expansion of Lake County to its service coverage area.
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons , a Chicago-based provider of professional fire and water damage restoration services as well as specialty cleaning services in the Chicagoland area, is proud to announce its expansion of Lake County to its service coverage area.
  • "Over the past decade since we opened our doors in 2013, many smaller restoration companies have opened creating a very tight restoration marketplace.
  • So, we wanted to reassess our growth strategies and that's when we tapped into an opportunity to expand our coverage area into Lake County."

Monster Energy Team Riders Claim Podium Spots in the 10th Anniversary Edition of Cannonball Mountain Bike Festival at Thredbo Resort, Australia

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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THREDBO, Australia, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bringing the stoke to a legendary MTB festival! Monster Energy congratulates its mountain bike team on claiming wins and podium spots in the iconic Cannonball Mountain Bike Festival at Thredbo Resort, Australia. In the 10th Anniversary Edition of the event, the team claimed trophies and top-three finishes in downhill races and Best Trick competitions.

Key Points: 
  • Monster Energy congratulates its mountain bike team on claiming wins and podium spots in the iconic Cannonball Mountain Bike Festival at Thredbo Resort, Australia.
  • Monster Energy congratulates its mountain bike team on claiming wins and podium spots in the iconic Cannonball Mountain Bike Festival at Thredbo Resort, Australia.
  • In the 10th Anniversary Edition of the event, the team claimed trophies and top-three finishes in downhill races and Best Trick competitions.
  • Also, follow Monster Energy on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and TikTok for exclusive updates from the 2024 mountain bike season.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Highly Visible Warning for Disabled Vehicles (TLS-461)

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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My design would prevent stopped or abandoned vehicles from being overlooked and inadvertently rammed by another unsuspecting driver."

Key Points: 
  • My design would prevent stopped or abandoned vehicles from being overlooked and inadvertently rammed by another unsuspecting driver."
  • The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to warn other motorists of a disabled or abandoned vehicle along the roadside.
  • The invention features a highly visible and versatile design that is easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners.
  • 22-TLS-461, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

Hyundai Mobis Invites Global Clients for Winter Testing

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Mobis (KRX: 012330) is set to conduct winter tests by inviting practical engineers from global automakers to its Swedish winter testing ground. It aims to showcase the performance of core safety technologies in braking and steering under challenging winter road conditions such as snow and ice, thereby securing customer trust and expanding future order opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Mobis (KRX: 012330) is set to conduct winter tests by inviting practical engineers from global automakers to its Swedish winter testing ground.
  • Hyundai Mobis announced on the 16th that it would host the "MOBIS Winter Driving Experience" for global clients over a week starting from the 29th at the winter testing ground in Arjeplog, Northern Sweden.
  • This marks the first time Hyundai Mobis has hosted a large-scale winter technology demonstration event targeting numerous global clients.
  • Besides the Swedish winter testing ground, Hyundai Mobis also operates a winter testing ground in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province, China, and utilizes a winter testing ground in New Zealand during the summer to continuously perform performance verification and reliability evaluation of mass-produced and advanced development of auto components in winter conditions throughout the year.

Hyundai Mobis Invites Global Clients for Winter Testing

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Mobis (KRX: 012330) is set to conduct winter tests by inviting practical engineers from global automakers to its Swedish winter testing ground. It aims to showcase the performance of core safety technologies in braking and steering under challenging winter road conditions such as snow and ice, thereby securing customer trust and expanding future order opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Mobis (KRX: 012330) is set to conduct winter tests by inviting practical engineers from global automakers to its Swedish winter testing ground.
  • Hyundai Mobis announced on the 16th that it would host the "MOBIS Winter Driving Experience" for global clients over a week starting from the 29th at the winter testing ground in Arjeplog, Northern Sweden.
  • This marks the first time Hyundai Mobis has hosted a large-scale winter technology demonstration event targeting numerous global clients.
  • Besides the Swedish winter testing ground, Hyundai Mobis also operates a winter testing ground in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province, China, and utilizes a winter testing ground in New Zealand during the summer to continuously perform performance verification and reliability evaluation of mass-produced and advanced development of auto components in winter conditions throughout the year.

Kiss’s debut album at 50: how the rock legends went from ‘clowns’ to becoming immortalised

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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It has been 50 years since Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Kiss launched their thunderock-doused debut album into the pop culture stratosphere. The eponymous album, released on February 18 1974, became a platform-stacked foot in the music industry’s door. What followed established Kiss as one of the most memorable hard-rock bands of the 1970s and ’80s, with a globally recognised legacy. The early daysThe pair then hatched a plan to form a far more aggressive and successful rock band.

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It has been 50 years since Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Kiss launched their thunderock-doused debut album into the pop culture stratosphere. The eponymous album, released on February 18 1974, became a platform-stacked foot in the music industry’s door. What followed established Kiss as one of the most memorable hard-rock bands of the 1970s and ’80s, with a globally recognised legacy.

The early days

  • The pair then hatched a plan to form a far more aggressive and successful rock band.
  • Drummer Peter Criss and guitarist Ace Frehley were recruited, and the new-generation Fab Four renamed themselves Kiss.
  • By late November of 1973, the band had developed their bombastic live performance style, perfected their makeup and signed a deal with Casablanca Records.
  • Armed with reworked songs from Wicked Lester, Kiss entered New York’s Bell Sound Studios to record their debut.

The Kiss sound

  • The salesperson, responsible for the glitter glue, enthusiastically recounted seeing Kiss play VFL Park (now Waverley Park stadium) in 1980 and made me promise I’d listen to them.
  • With their reputation of on-stage pyrotechnics and gore, I’d expected something more akin to Black Sabbath’s Paranoid than the jangly riffs of Let Me Know or Love Theme From Kiss.
  • Despite calling the album exceptional, Fletcher described its sound as a cross between Deep Purple and the Doobie Brothers.
  • This commercial unviability loomed over Kiss until the release of Alive!

Success and beyond

  • bridged the gap between the audacious intensity of Kiss’s performances and the timidness of their studio recordings.
  • Their early tracks were repurposed to let listeners remotely experience the infamous Kiss live spectacle.
  • As Rock and Roll All Nite claimed #12 on the Billboard charts, the platform-stacked foot burst through the door to mainstream success.
  • Fifty years after Kiss first stepped into Bell Sound Studios, the band played their final sold-out show at Madison Square Garden on December 2 2023.
  • Promised to be their biggest and best shows ever, the farewell became a colossal celebration of the band’s legacy.


Charlotte Markowitsch does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.