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Lynda Tran, Former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Joins STV's Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Tran joins another long-time public servant, John Porcari, on the STV Board.

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Tran joins another long-time public servant, John Porcari, on the STV Board.
Tran joins another long-time public servant, John Porcari, on the STV Board.
"We are thrilled to have an esteemed industry leader and talented changemaker like Lynda join our Board of Directors," said Greg Kelly, P.E., CEO at STV.
in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in International Policy and Development from Georgetown University.

FOX News Digital Marks 32 Consecutive Months as Top News Brand With Multiplatform Minutes

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Friday, November 17, 2023

FOX News Digital finished October marking 32 consecutive months as the top news brand with multiplatform minutes, according to Comscore.

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FOX News Digital finished October marking 32 consecutive months as the top news brand with multiplatform minutes, according to Comscore.
FOX News Digital also led news brands with multiplatform views and saw both monthly and yearly growth with multiplatform views, multiplatform minutes and multiplatform unique visitors.
FOX News Digital closed out the month reaching 3.4 billion total multiplatform minutes, 1.8 billion total multiplatform views, and 92 million multiplatform unique visitors.
* FOX News Digital was also the top news brand with 2.8 average views per visit.

Wisconsin College breaks student barriers as global leader of OER

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Over the last decade, the cost of college textbooks has risen four times faster than inflation, according to CBS News.

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Over the last decade, the cost of college textbooks has risen four times faster than inflation, according to CBS News.
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, textbook prices have risen more than 1,000 percent in the span of 40 years.
Since 2013, CVTC has been a leader in the development of open education resources (OER).
With these initiatives and our strong partnerships, we are rewriting the narrative of education, dismantling the barriers that have hindered progress.

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Partners with Nickelodeon for Our World Global Initiative Celebrating Children

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Together with a coalition of partners, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. joins Nickelodeon in providing resources and best-practices for kid-driven philanthropic opportunities that allow this new generation to take action in their communities and beyond.

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Together with a coalition of partners, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. joins Nickelodeon in providing resources and best-practices for kid-driven philanthropic opportunities that allow this new generation to take action in their communities and beyond.
On November 20, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. served as a lead Our World partner with UNICEF USA, Nickelodeon and its parent company Paramount, to celebrate World Children's Day —UNICEF's annual day of action for children, by children.
Nickelodeon marked World Children's Day with "takeovers" and shadowing experiences at CBS Sports and CBS News stations in various locations.
National President Kornisha McGill Brown said, "For 85 years, Jack and Jill of America has been committed to serving children and providing them with opportunities to thrive.

Exclusive Interview with Oz Dogan: Blend Unlocking New Business Frontiers with Advanced AI Capabilities

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

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COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blend360, a leading AI and data science service provider announces the enhancement of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to bring about transformative impacts for clients. Referenced in the "A Moment With" interview" on CBS News featuring Oz Dogan, President of Solutions and Service Lines at Blend. Oz explains this expansion of AI services is a testament to Blend's commitment to delivering impact to businesses. Blend focuses on using AI to unlock significant productivity gains, while also building resilience and agility.

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Referenced in the " A Moment With" interview " on CBS News featuring Oz Dogan, President of Solutions and Service Lines at Blend.
Oz explains this expansion of AI services is a testament to Blend's commitment to delivering impact to businesses.
Blend focuses on using AI to unlock significant productivity gains, while also building resilience and agility.
Exclusive Interview with Oz Dogan: Blend Unlocking New Business Frontiers with Advanced AI Capabilities
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, AI plays a pivotal role in shaping how operations are conducted, much like the monumental impact the internet had years ago.

Haven Life's Term Life Insurance Products Again Awarded Multiple Best-in-Class Recognitions in Recent Months

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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Haven Life offers two term life insurance products, Haven Term (with up to $3M in coverage) and Haven Simple (with up to $1M in coverage) — visit Haven Life's website for more details on the difference in the two products.

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Haven Life offers two term life insurance products, Haven Term (with up to $3M in coverage) and Haven Simple (with up to $1M in coverage) — visit Haven Life's website for more details on the difference in the two products.
CBS News awarded Haven Life "Best for Cost" on its list of best term life after analyzing sample pricing from several competitors to select the winner.
Money announced Haven Life as the "Best Term Life Insurance" this month due to its up to $3 million coverage maximum and additional benefits such as online will and estate planning services with Haven Life Plus.
"When Haven Life launched in 2015, our mission was straightforward: make life insurance simpler, more affordable and more accessible for every U.S. household," said Mitch Ocampo, Head of Haven Life.

Two NYU Langone Health Faculty Elected to National Academy of Medicine

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Céline R. Gounder, MD, ScM , and Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil , two innovators at NYU Langone, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in their field.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Céline R. Gounder, MD, ScM , and Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil , two innovators at NYU Langone, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in their field.
In a statement, the academy recognized her "for being one of the world's leading experts in communication about science, medicine, and public health.
Dr. Montgomery, is the H. Leon Pachter, MD, Professor of Surgery, chair of the Department of Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and director of the NYU Langone Transplant Institute .
The academy addresses critical issues in health, science, medicine, and related policy and inspires positive actions across sectors.

FOX News Digital Marks Ten Consecutive Quarters Leading News Brands With Multiplatform Minutes

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

FOX News Digital also led news brands with multiplatform views, marking five consecutive quarters leading this metric.

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FOX News Digital also led news brands with multiplatform views, marking five consecutive quarters leading this metric.
FOX News Digital closed out the third quarter reaching 9.5 billion total multiplatform minutes, 5.2 billion total multiplatform views, and an average of 88.4 million monthly multiplatform unique visitors.
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In September, FOX News Digital was the top news brand with both multiplatform views and minutes, marking 31 consecutive months as the leader in multiplatform minutes.
* During the month, FOX News Digital posted 3.3 billion multiplatform minutes, 1.7 billion multiplatform views and nearly 90 million unique visitors.

Charges Against Marine Veteran Wrongly Accused of Stealing Hertz Rental Car Dropped by Prosecutor After CBS News Report

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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Until this morning, with the release of a bombshell CBS News report (view here) , the world did not know that Marine Corps Veteran Blake Gober was wrongly arrested, imprisoned, and prosecuted for the alleged theft of a Hertz rental car back in 2019.

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Until this morning, with the release of a bombshell CBS News report (view here) , the world did not know that Marine Corps Veteran Blake Gober was wrongly arrested, imprisoned, and prosecuted for the alleged theft of a Hertz rental car back in 2019.
As set forth in the Dismissal Motion: "the State has lost confidence in the reliability of the information provided by [Hertz] that forms the basis of these felony charges."
"We are glad that the charges have finally been dropped against our client, but they never should have been filed in the first place.
Gober's ordeal mirrors that of countless others who have been falsely accused by Hertz of car theft.

The EMS FDNY Help Fund Gala Shines a Spotlight on NYC's EMS Heroes

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

That is why the EMS FDNY Help Fund was established – to answer these questions and to assist and sometimes rescue NYC's EMS first responder heroes when they need support.

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That is why the EMS FDNY Help Fund was established – to answer these questions and to assist and sometimes rescue NYC's EMS first responder heroes when they need support.
On Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, at 6 pm, the EMS FDNY Help Fund will host its first major fundraising Gala event at the Classic Car Club located at 1 Pier 76, 408 12th Avenue in Manhattan.
Almojera remains an active FDNY EMS lieutenant and vice president of AFSCME DC37 Local 3621, the New York City Fire Department's EMS officers' union.
For more information on how you can help, either by joining the event or otherwise donating, please visit https://emsfdnyhelpfund.com/ .