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VirnetX Announces Strategic Defense Advisory Board

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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ZEPHYR COVE, Nev., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VirnetX Holding Corporation (NYSE: VHC) today announced that it has established an advisory board comprised of four retired senior U.S. Air Force leaders. The board will assist and advise on business development and operational direction of VirnetX's Zero Trust Network Access security technology as a necessary layer of security for defense communications and data management to Department of Defense government officials and commercial contractors.

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  • He led more than 39,700 space professionals who provided combat forces and capabilities to the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Strategic Command.
  • He is a former member of the President's Commission on Position, Navigation and Timing Senior Advisory Group and the US Strategic Command Senior Advisory Group.
  • He serves as Chairman of the Board of Frequency Electronics Corporation, is a board member of Boneal Aerospace Corporation, a member of the Iridium Communications Government Advisory Board, a member of General Dynamics Mission Systems Senior Advisory Group and Hera Satellite Systems Senior Advisory Group.
  • Industry experience includes RocketLab board director and several strategic advisory board positions.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® announces departure of CEO

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Saturday, April 20, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® today announced the resignation of CEO John Sebree, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® today announced the resignation of CEO John Sebree, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities.
  • 's leadership team and the Board of Directors, I'd like to thank John for his contributions and service as CEO and State Secretary for our organization.
  • "We look forward to working with interim CEO Debra Ferrier, who is well-known throughout the industry, and who has a keen understanding of the priorities of the Association.
  • We are confident in her abilities to guide the Association in the months ahead as we search for our next CEO," added Barker.

Slovenia Signs Artemis Accords, Joins Pursuit of Safer Space

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Slovenia affirmed their cooperation in future space endeavors on Friday as Slovenia became the 39th country to sign the Artemis Accords.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Slovenia affirmed their cooperation in future space endeavors on Friday as Slovenia became the 39th country to sign the Artemis Accords.
  • "NASA welcomes Slovenia to the Artemis Accords," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • "Slovenia joins the principles, values, and rules on the peaceful use of space as a common good of humanity," Frangež said.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Slovenia to the Artemis Accords family," said Ambassador Jamie Harpootlian, the U.S. ambassador to Slovenia "We recognize Slovenia as a rising leader in space.

LionsBot Announces Grand Opening of Southeast Asia's Largest Cleaning Robots Factory

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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SINGAPORE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LionsBot International, a global company founded in Singapore, and a frontrunner in the field of robotic cleaning solutions, successfully celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art robots factory on 18th April 2024.

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  • SINGAPORE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LionsBot International, a global company founded in Singapore, and a frontrunner in the field of robotic cleaning solutions, successfully celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art robots factory on 18th April 2024.
  • As the largest manufacturing and R&D facility dedicated to advanced cleaning robotics technology in Southeast Asia, the launch of this factory marks a significant milestone in placing Singapore at the global forefront of cleaning robotics.
  • Despite its short history, LionsBot has successfully established Singapore in the global market for cleaning robots.
  • The grand opening, which featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, hands-on experience in using the cleaning robots, and a comprehensive facility tour, marked a significant leap towards integrating advanced robotics in various industries.

Huawei and UNESCO Expand Opens Schools Project to New Countries

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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PARIS, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNESCO and Huawei yesterday launched Phase II of the Technology-Enabled Open Schools for All System (TeOSS) project at the UNESCO Digital Futures of Education Seminar, announcing that the second phase will run from 2024 to 2027 in Brazil, Thailand, and Egypt. The first phase already benefitted thousands of educators in Egypt, Ghana, and Ethiopia.

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  • "Thanks to partners like Huawei, we can harness this digital revolution to shape an inclusive, equitable, and human-centered educational future."
  • UNESCO and Huawei supported the three African nations' ministries of education in designing, implementing, and evaluating open school systems in three pilot projects.
  • In 10 pilot schools, the project has benefited 1,000 teachers and 3,000 students.
  • "Huawei is fully committed to working with UNESCO, governments, and all stakeholders to develop technology solutions that can enable an inclusive and sustainable digital world," said Liu Mingju, Director of the TECH4ALL Program Office at Huawei.

Huawei and UNESCO Expand Opens Schools Project to New Countries

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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PARIS, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNESCO and Huawei yesterday launched Phase II of the Technology-Enabled Open Schools for All System (TeOSS) project at the UNESCO Digital Futures of Education Seminar, announcing that the second phase will run from 2024 to 2027 in Brazil, Thailand, and Egypt. The first phase already benefitted thousands of educators in Egypt, Ghana, and Ethiopia.

Key Points: 
  • "Thanks to partners like Huawei, we can harness this digital revolution to shape an inclusive, equitable, and human-centered educational future."
  • UNESCO and Huawei supported the three African nations' ministries of education in designing, implementing, and evaluating open school systems in three pilot projects.
  • In 10 pilot schools, the project has benefited 1,000 teachers and 3,000 students.
  • Also at the UNESCO seminar, representatives from Brazil, Thailand, and Egypt discussed key national issues facing education and how Phase II of the TeOSS project can help solve them.

Canaan Adds Accomplished Executive and Scientist, Uwe Schoenbeck, Ph.D., Along with New Capital, to Bolster its Biopharma Investment Efforts

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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MENLO PARK, Calif., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Canaan, a venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs with visionary ideas, announced the addition of Uwe Schoenbeck, Ph.D., to its healthcare investment team as a new Venture Partner. Dr. Schoenbeck's impressive career has spanned more than 25 years in the life science and healthcare industry, as well as academia, providing him with an exceptional global network among leading research institutions, biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies, and venture firms. He is highly regarded for his contributions in enabling and translating emerging science into breakthrough therapies, reaching from scientific collaborations, licensing, and acquisition deals to venture investing. In joining Canaan's healthcare investment team, Dr. Schoenbeck will help drive new investments and company creation from Canaan XIII, the firm's latest fund, by bringing in deep scientific and pharmaceutical perspectives, while also serving as a valuable resource to companies across the firm's existing biopharma portfolio. To this end, he has already facilitated his first investment as a member of the team, leading Canaan's participation in the recently announced $132 million Series B financing for Alterome Therapeutics and being named a member of the company's board of directors.

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  • Most recently, Dr. Schoenbeck served as Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer Emerging Science & Innovation (ES&I) in Pfizer's Worldwide Research, Development & Medical (WRDM) division.
  • In leading ES&I, he worked to harness external breakthrough science, assets, and technologies by leveraging a broad range of partnering vehicles.
  • "It is not often that we have the opportunity to add someone of Uwe's caliber and track record to the Canaan investment team.
  • In additional news, Canaan today reported that it has expanded the size of its biopharma investment funds with the addition of more than $100 million in new capital.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual Violence Prevention With 2024 Visionary Voice Awards

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 28 recipients of its 2024 Visionary Voice Awards. These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 28 recipients of its 2024 Visionary Voice Awards.
  • These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
  • The Visionary Voice Awards are presented annually by NSVRC, the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence, in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
  • SAAM is a national campaign held each April to raise awareness about preventing sexual violence.

Weichai Power's Future Technology Laboratory Officially Opened

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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WEIFANG, China, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At 10:00 a.m. on April 16, Weichai Power, a globally famous group of industrial equipment, officially opened its future technology laboratory.

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  • WEIFANG, China, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At 10:00 a.m. on April 16, Weichai Power, a globally famous group of industrial equipment, officially opened its future technology laboratory.
  • Tan Xuguang, Chairman and Chief Engineer of Weichai Power and Director of the National Key Laboratory of Internal Combustion Engine and Powertrain, and Sun Nannan, Assistant General Manager of Weichai Power and President of the Future Technology Research Institute, jointly unveiled the plaque for the laboratory.
  • Weichai provides science and technology workers with the world's top experimental platform and the industry's unique innovation resources.
  • Tan Xuguang said that the opening of Weichai Power's future technology laboratory is a brand-new starting point for our science and technology causes, and we have to work together towards the ambitious goals of future science and technology!

March of Dimes Awards Two Basil O'Connor Grants to Study Triggers of Labor Onset, Barriers to Postpartum Heart Health

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Dr. Enninga's work will focus on the role of cell free (cf) fetal DNA on labor and preterm birth, which occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy.

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  • Dr. Enninga's work will focus on the role of cell free (cf) fetal DNA on labor and preterm birth, which occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
  • The placenta releases cf fetal DNA into the maternal bloodstream during pregnancy.
  • Her Basil O'Connor work will set the foundation for a planned randomized controlled trial (RCT) of postpartum patient navigation set to take place in 2027.
  • Together, both are supporting our mission to reduce preventable maternal and infant mortality and morbidity."