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American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern to retire

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross announced today that Gail McGovern will retire as president and CEO of the humanitarian organization on June 30, 2024, after more than 15 years at the helm. In line with its succession plan, the Board of Governors elected Chief Operating Officer Cliff Holtz as the next president and CEO.

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  • Long-time Chief Operating Officer Cliff Holtz will assume president and CEO role on July 1, 2024
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross announced today that Gail McGovern will retire as president and CEO of the humanitarian organization on June 30, 2024, after more than 15 years at the helm.
  • In line with its succession plan, the Board of Governors elected Chief Operating Officer Cliff Holtz as the next president and CEO.
  • In addition, McGovern put the Red Cross on the path to financial stability by managing expenses, enhancing fundraising, and reinvesting in service delivery.
  • "The American Red Cross has been transformed under Gail's brilliant leadership," said chairman of the Board of Governors, Bonnie McElveen-Hunter.

U.S. Postal Service Commemorates Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service today released a new Forever stamp honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The stamp's unveiling took place at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery during a first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony that was open to the public.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service today released a new Forever stamp honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
  • Justice Ginsburg was an iconic figure who dedicated her life to public service and the pursuit of justice.
  • "Justice Ginsburg was an iconic figure who dedicated her life to public service and the pursuit of justice," said USPS Board of Governors Chairman Roman Martinez IV.
  • The Ruth Bader Ginsburg stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp and is available in panes of 20 at select Post Office locations nationwide and at usps.com/shopstamps .

Leonard A. Lauder Decides Not to Stand for Re-Election to The Estée Lauder Companies Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Pursuant to the stockholders’ agreement among Lauder family members and the Company, Leonard Lauder has the right to designate two directors of the Company.

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  • Pursuant to the stockholders’ agreement among Lauder family members and the Company, Leonard Lauder has the right to designate two directors of the Company.
  • In addition to his son William P. Lauder, who serves as Executive Chairman, Leonard Lauder has designated his son Gary M. Lauder to serve on the Board.
  • Leonard Lauder formally joined The Estée Lauder Companies in 1958 and served as President from 1972 to 1995 and as Chief Executive Officer from 1982 to 1999.
  • In addition to his activities with The Estée Lauder Companies, Leonard Lauder is extremely involved in the worlds of education, art, politics, and philanthropy.

Baidu Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Baidu launched ERNIE 3.5 in May 2023, which is the latest foundation model powering ERNIE Bot, Baidu's conversational AI bot.

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  • Baidu launched ERNIE 3.5 in May 2023, which is the latest foundation model powering ERNIE Bot, Baidu's conversational AI bot.
  • Apollo Go, Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing service, provided around 714K rides in the second quarter of 2023, up 149% year over year.
  • Xiaodu ranked No.1 in smart display shipments and smart speaker shipments in China for the first quarter of 2023, according to IDC and Canalys.
  • Managed Page accounted for 52% of Baidu Core's online marketing revenue in the second quarter of 2023.
    iQIYI's average daily number of total subscribing members for the quarter was 111.2 million, compared to 98.3 million for the second quarter of 2022 and 128.9 million for the first quarter of 2023.

St Kitts and Nevis announces further monumental changes to its Citizenship by Investment Programme

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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The monumental changes have been made to ensure that only high net worth investors and persons who value the citizenship of St Kitts and Nevis are attracted to the Programme.

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  • The monumental changes have been made to ensure that only high net worth investors and persons who value the citizenship of St Kitts and Nevis are attracted to the Programme.
  • We have done everything in our power to protect and advocate for the good name of St Kitts and Nevis.
  • Major limitations have also been included with respect to the methods by which the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme is to be advertised internationally.
  • St Kitts and Nevis is on a path toward sustainable growth and the changes to the Citizenship by Investment Programme show a clear direction that the country is setting itself apart.

U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors to Meet August 8

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Additionally, the public will be given the option to join the public comment session and participate via teleconference.

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  • Additionally, the public will be given the option to join the public comment session and participate via teleconference.
  • Open session meetings of the Board of Governors are available on live audio webcasts at https://about.usps.com/who/leadership/board-governors/#sessions .
  • Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America , to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America's most valued and trusted brands.
  • For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com .

American Red Cross Elects Aradhana Sarin as New Member to National Board of Governors

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross elects to its National Board of Governors, Dr. Aradhana Sarin, chief financial officer and executive director, AstraZeneca PLC.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross elects to its National Board of Governors, Dr. Aradhana Sarin, chief financial officer and executive director, AstraZeneca PLC.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Aradhana Sarin to the Red Cross Board of Governors.
  • "Aradhana's experience will be valuable in helping us to carry out the humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross."
  • At the Annual Meeting of the Red Cross held on July 12, 2023, delegates from local Red Cross units elected Dr. Sarin to a three-year term.

American Red Cross Elects Kathryn McLay as New Member to National Board of Governors

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross elects to its National Board of Governors, Kathryn McLay, chief executive officer, Sam's Club.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross elects to its National Board of Governors, Kathryn McLay, chief executive officer, Sam's Club.
  • "What an honor to welcome Kathryn McLay to the Red Cross Board of Governors.
  • The Red Cross is led by a Board of Governors who govern, direct and oversee management of the business of the organization.
  • At the Annual Meeting of the Red Cross held on July 12, 2023, delegates from local Red Cross units elected Kathryn to a three-year term.

Morgan Stanley Announces 7.5 Cents Dividend Increase and Authorization of a Renewed $20 Billion Multi-Year Common Equity Share Repurchase Program

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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In addition, the Firm’s Board of Directors reauthorized a multi-year common equity share repurchase program of up to $20 billion, without a set expiration date, beginning in the third quarter of 2023.

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  • In addition, the Firm’s Board of Directors reauthorized a multi-year common equity share repurchase program of up to $20 billion, without a set expiration date, beginning in the third quarter of 2023.
  • We remain committed to returning capital to our shareholders and are raising our dividend by 7.5 cents.
  • In addition, we are renewing our previously announced $20 billion multi-year share repurchase authorization.
  • Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services.

U.S. Postal Service Celebrates the Variety and Beauty of America's Waterfalls

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Postal Service held a first-day-of-issue ceremony, unveiling 12 new Waterfall Forever stamps at the Canyon Visitor Education Center in Yellowstone National Park.

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  • Postal Service held a first-day-of-issue ceremony, unveiling 12 new Waterfall Forever stamps at the Canyon Visitor Education Center in Yellowstone National Park.
  • Postal Service celebrates their variety and beauty with these 12 new stamps.
  • Waterfalls can be classified by volume, height and width; another popular method is by type, based on the way the water actually falls.
  • A perennial favorite of photographers, amateur and professional, the visual beauty of waterfalls and their natural surroundings is not their only appeal.