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Canada announces support for Turkish and Syrian temporary residents

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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Now, we are also taking steps to make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada to extend their stay.

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  • Now, we are also taking steps to make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada to extend their stay.
  • Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced new immigration measures to support Turkish and Syrian temporary residents in Canada who may be unable to return home at this time due to the destruction caused by the earthquakes in the region.
  • An open work permit pathway will be made available for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada.
  • These measures will make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals who wish to extend their temporary status in Canada and to move between temporary streams.

NASA Announces Future Launch for USU-Led Space Weather Mission

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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The NASA-funded instrument will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to the International Space Station.

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  • The NASA-funded instrument will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to the International Space Station.
  • AWE Principal Investigator Dr. Michael Taylor from USU’s College of Science leads a team of scientists that will provide new details about how the weather on Earth interacts with, and affects, space weather.
  • Impacts from atmospheric gravity waves and space weather can adversely affect satellites that provide seemingly ubiquitous services across the globe and for human spaceflight missions.
  • “The mesopause is our porthole to space weather, through which Earth’s atmospheric gravity waves that affect space weather must pass,” said Taylor, professor in USU’s Department of Physics.

CP sets date for combination with KCS, announces CPKC executive leadership team

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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CP today also announced the executive leadership team that will lead CPKC.

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  • CP today also announced the executive leadership team that will lead CPKC.
  • "Our senior leadership team is eager to come together to write the next chapter of railroad history in North America," said Mr. Creel.
  • Full integration of CP and KCS is expected to happen over the next three years, unlocking the benefits of the combination.
  • In its decision approving the combination, the STB said CPKC "should ultimately enhance safety and benefit the environment."

Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Combination Approved by U.S. Surface Transportation Board

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (“CP”) and Kansas City Southern (“KCS”) said today the U.S.

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  • Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (“CP”) and Kansas City Southern (“KCS”) said today the U.S.
  • Surface Transportation Board (“STB”) issued a decision approving the CP and KCS joint merger application, subject to certain conditions, thereby authorizing the two railways to combine to form Canadian Pacific Kansas City (“CPKC”), the first single-line railway connecting the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
  • CP President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel extended the company’s sincere gratitude to the STB board and staff for their hard work as part of the comprehensive review of the combination.
  • “This decision clearly recognizes the many benefits of this historic combination,” Creel said.

Homeowners in Bell and Paramount Can Now Fund Renewable Energy and Water Saving Projects, Earthquake Resiliency, HVAC, Through PACE Financing

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeowners in the Cities of Bell and Paramount, both in Los Angeles County, can now access Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) home improvement financing through industry leader Home Run Financing (HRF), giving area residents new access to this innovative mechanism to fund renewable energy and energy and water efficiency upgrades, as well as earthquake resiliency. Bell and Paramount join more than 340 other cities and towns in California, including more than 30 in LA County, in making PACE Funding available to homeowners.

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  • Bell and Paramount join more than 340 other cities and towns in California, including more than 30 in LA County, in making PACE Funding available to homeowners.
  • This makes financing available for many more homeowners for projects including HVAC, solar, energy efficient roofing and insulation, and water efficiency, as well as fire-resistant roofing and seismic (earthquake) resiliency.
  • This program gives our homeowners better access to equitable home improvement financing, making it more affordable to meet their water and energy needs."
  • State legislation and regulation by the state Department of Financing Protection and Innovation (DFPI) provides robust consumer protections for homeowners.

Natura &Co posts constant currency sales growth and continuous improvement in cash conversion in Q4

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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SÃO PAULO, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) posted a resilient performance in the fourth quarter, with sales growth in constant currency and continued progress in cash conversion, in line with its strategic priority.

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  • Natura &Co posted Q4 consolidated net revenue of R$ 10.39 billion, up 3% at constant currency (-10.8% in BRL), driven by double-digit constant currency (CC) growth at Natura &Co Latam and Aesop.
  • In the fourth quarter, sales growth improved at constant currency and we delivered further progress in cash conversion, in line with our priorities.
  • Natura &Co Latam's net sales were up by 10.6% in constant currency ("CC) and down 3.2% in BRL.
  • The Body Shop's Q4 net revenue declined by 8.4% at constant currency (-20.6% in BRL), marking a sequential improvement over the previous quarter.

Natura &Co posts constant currency sales growth and continuous improvement in cash conversion in Q4

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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SÃO PAULO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) posted a resilient performance in the fourth quarter, with sales growth in constant currency and continued progress in cash conversion, in line with its strategic priority.

Key Points: 
  • Natura &Co posted Q4 consolidated net revenue of R$ 10.39 billion, up 3% at constant currency (-10.8% in BRL), driven by double-digit constant currency (CC) growth at Natura &Co Latam and Aesop.
  • In the fourth quarter, sales growth improved at constant currency and we delivered further progress in cash conversion, in line with our priorities.
  • Natura &Co Latam's net sales were up by 10.6% in constant currency ("CC) and down 3.2% in BRL.
  • The Body Shop's Q4 net revenue declined by 8.4% at constant currency (-20.6% in BRL), marking a sequential improvement over the previous quarter.

International Rescue Team Is Helping Animals in Turkey After the Devastating Earthquakes

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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ANTAKYA, Turkey , March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of American, Polish and British rescuers who worked together to save animals in Ukraine is now rescuing animals in Turkey after the devastating earthquakes.

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  • ANTAKYA, Turkey , March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of American, Polish and British rescuers who worked together to save animals in Ukraine is now rescuing animals in Turkey after the devastating earthquakes.
  • Florida Urgent Rescue (FUR) has extensive experience conducting animal rescue missions in hurricanes and natural disasters.
  • Last year, FUR worked with partners around the globe to rescue animals on the ground in Ukraine.
  • The team is delivering equipment and supplies, trapping strays, assisting with vet care, transporting animals and helping local rescues groups.

Texas A&M Health Prepares Next Generation of Emergency Medical Responders

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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For 15 years, Texas A&M Health has been at the forefront of this training with its annual Disaster Day simulation.

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  • For 15 years, Texas A&M Health has been at the forefront of this training with its annual Disaster Day simulation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230306005685/en/
    Texas A&M Health School of Nursing students triage patients during the 15th annual Texas A&M Health Disaster Day emergency response training simulation on March 3.
  • This year, Texas A&M Health collaborated with St. Joseph Health and the United States Military to enhance the simulation.
  • The United States Air Force 59th Air Medical Wing and Texas Air National Guard 136th Airlift Wing provided medical evacuations by airplane, while St. Joseph Health Air Med 12 facilitated airlifts via a helicopter.

Prem Rawat Foundation Provides $375,000 in Aid for Earthquake Victims

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thanks to the generous support of donors from across the world, The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) has been able to provide $375,000 in humanitarian aid for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.

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  • Grants from The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) have been providing nutritious meals, shelter, medical care and other critical humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
  • LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thanks to the generous support of donors from across the world, The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) has been able to provide $375,000 in humanitarian aid for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
  • TPRF aid is helping address these needs through partnerships with three other nonprofit organizations who are in strong positions on the ground to help people who need it the most.
  • TPRF gave a grant of $125,000 to CESVI to provide tents, blankets, psychosocial support and other necessary aid.