FirstGen Forward releases new fact sheet on first-generation students’ degree attainment
New findings show success gaps between first-generation students and their continuing-generation peers WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — FirstGen Forward today released a new fact sheet detailing completion gaps between first- and continuing-generation students. Six years after starti
Chinese Government Extends Detention of Journalist Yuyu Dong to December 27
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Following is a statement by National Press Club President Emily Wilkins on the Chinese government’s decision to extend detention for journalist Yuyu Dong – a former Nieman Fellow — being held in jail in Beijing. “We have recently
Aker BP ASA Announces the Pricing of its Offer to Purchase for Cash Any and All of Certain Series of its Outstanding Notes
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Report: Port Workers Strike Could Cost Economy $540 Million Per Day
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers are on the cusp of striking—a move that could cause serious economic fallout. Just a one-week strike could cost the US economy $3.78 billion (i.e., $540 million per day). That’s according to an analysis by
More Than 100 Former Residents of Polinsky Children’s Center Sue the County of San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The County of San Diego is being named in a series of civil complaints alleging that more than 100 former short-term residents of the A.B. and Jesse Polinsky Children’s Center, a 24-hour emergency shelter for children who are separated from their
Bluestar Alliance, LLC announces that it has acquired Off-White LLC, the company which owns the Off-White brand, from LVMH
PARIS, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LVMH announces that it has sold Off-White LLC, the company that owns the Off-White brand, to Bluestar Alliance, LLC, a New York-based brand management company. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. Founded in 2012 by Virgil Abloh, Off-White is a
Preventing Signal Degradation due to Inclement Weather with an Innovative Heating System
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Scientel Solutions (Scientel) headquartered in Aurora, IL USA has launched an antenna enhancement product focused on avoiding potential weather caused interference and downtime. In partnership with Surface Heating Systems, Scientel has developed an
Digital Federal Credit Union and First Tech Federal Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Combined entity will provide members an unrivaled digital experience, a coast-to-coast branch network with expanded member service hours, and access to premier financial products and advisors. MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Federal Credit Union
Pine Environmental Services Appoints Jason Davis as COO
WINDSOR, N.J., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pine Environmental Services (“Pine Environmental” or the “Company”), a leading provider of environmental testing and measurement equipment, is proud to announce the appointment of Jason Davis as its Chief Operating Officer. M
Staffing Employment Contracted in Second Quarter
Staffing Industry Shed 44,000 Jobs Quarter-to-Quarter, a 2% Decline ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. staffing companies employed an average of almost 2.2 million temporary and contract workers per week in the second quarter of 2024, according to data released today by the Am
