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Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Pittsburgh, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on May 11, 2024 on the campus of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in East Liberty.

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  • Pittsburgh, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on May 11, 2024 on the campus of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in East Liberty.
  • Specially planned this year, the event will focus a portion of its programming on stories about Pittsburgh – and the greater Pittsburgh area – by hometown authors.
  • The Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at 616 North Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh.
  • The Festival is made possible thanks to support from sponsors including Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, The Jack Buncher Foundation, KDKA and others.

The Boeing Company Senior Management and its Board of Directors Are Being Investigated by Wolf Popper LLP, a Leading Law Firm, for Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Then in March 2019, Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 crashed killing all 157 people on board.

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  • Then in March 2019, Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 crashed killing all 157 people on board.
  • Both crashes involved Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft and subsequent investigations found the crashes were caused by problems within certain portions of the aircraft’s software.
  • The New York Times published a story on March 28, 2024 entitled ‘Shortcuts Everywhere’: How Boeing Favored Speed Over Quality.
  • Wolf Popper’s expertise has been repeatedly recognized by courts that have appointed the firm to major positions in securities litigation.

Alethea Raises $20M in Series B Funding for Disinformation Mitigation

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON and SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alethea , the leading technology company in disinformation detection and mitigation, announced the close of a $20M Series B funding round led by GV , with participation from Ballistic Ventures , who led Alethea's Series A funding in 2022.

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  • WASHINGTON and SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alethea , the leading technology company in disinformation detection and mitigation, announced the close of a $20M Series B funding round led by GV , with participation from Ballistic Ventures , who led Alethea's Series A funding in 2022.
  • Alethea is the leading technology company in disinformation detection and mitigation.
  • Alethea was represented by outside counsel WilmerHale in the Series B transaction.
  • Visit the Alethea careers page for more information on open positions across data science, product, engineering, finance, operations, and marketing and sales.

Renowned NYC Foot Surgeon Dr. Stuart J. Mogul Introduces the Revolutionary Lapiplasty Mini-Incision™ Procedure for Accelerated Healing and Recovery

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Stuart J. Mogul, a distinguished foot surgeon based in New York City, is proud to announce the incorporation of the groundbreaking Lapiplasty Mini-Incision™ Procedure into his practice. Developed by Treace Medical Concepts, this innovative surgical technique offers patients faster healing, quicker recovery times, and the ability to bear weight sooner following foot procedures.

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  • Patients requiring foot surgery have long relied on the expertise of esteemed New York Foot Surgeon, Dr. Stuart J.
  • Mogul, a distinguished foot surgeon based in New York City , is proud to announce the incorporation of the groundbreaking Lapiplasty Mini-Incision™ Procedure into his practice.
  • The Lapiplasty Mini-Incision™ Procedure revolutionizes foot surgery by addressing issues related to metatarsal alignment through a streamlined and highly effective approach.
  • Dr. Stuart Mogul is a diplomate of The American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery and fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

THE TREBEK INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2024 RESEARCH AND STORYTELLING AWARDS

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Nine researchers, and explorers receive prestigious grants to fund research and storytelling projects that help preserve the natural and cultural wonders of Canada.

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  • Nine researchers, and explorers receive prestigious grants to fund research and storytelling projects that help preserve the natural and cultural wonders of Canada.
  • OTTAWA, ON, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ - The Trebek Initiative is pleased to unveil the recipients of its highly anticipated 2024 research awards, given to nine exceptional individuals selected for their outstanding dedication to advance knowledge and storytelling about Canada's natural and cultural heritage.
  • The grants totalling $710,000, are now recognized as the most prestigious research and storytelling  awards in the country, for Canadians who are doing exceptional research in one of five areas of study: human history and culture, human innovation, land, wildlife and water.
  • Each year, the Trebek Initiative provides grants to support emerging explorers committed to storytelling and exploration.

Attorneys Online, Inc. Honored for Law: Websites and Mobile Sites; in the 28th Annual Webby Awards

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys Online, Inc. announced today that it has been honored for Law: Websites and Mobile Sites; in the 28th Annual Webby Awards, for their work in creating the Watts Law Firm website.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys Online, Inc. announced today that it has been honored for Law: Websites and Mobile Sites; in the 28th Annual Webby Awards, for their work in creating the Watts Law Firm website.
  • "Honorees like Attorneys Online are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet," said Claire Graves, President of The Webby Awards.
  • "Watts Law Firm is a great client and I have a great team at Attorneys Online.
  • Together we created a law firm website unlike any other, and we're thrilled that the Webby Awards recognized all our hard work," said Attorneys Online, Inc. founder Cheney Winslow.

Award-Winning Podcast Duo Announces New Book, 'A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop' Andrews McMeel Publishing to Release September 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Christine and Em's And That's Why We Drink is an award-winning comedy podcast, where the paranormal and true crime meet. Launched in February 2017, each new episode is a deep dive into whatever paranormal and true crime stories the hosts are obsessing over that week. The podcast has over 200 million lifetime downloads and is consistently ranked at the top of the comedy podcast charts. The podcast is the winner of the 2019, 2021 and 2022 People's Voice "Webby" award for Best Comedy Podcast, the 2022 and 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award in the Comedy Category, the 2023 winner in the Best True Crime Podcast for the People's Choice Awards, the 2023 Signal Awards Gold winner in Best Commute Podcast and True Crime Categories, the 2023 W3 Awards Gold winner in the General Series Crime and Mystery Category and the Silver winner in the Best Co-Hosts Category, as well as the 2023 Davey Awards Silver winner in the Podcast Features Best Co-Hosts category and the Podcast Series Crime and Mystery Category. Em and Christine have been touring the show since 2018 -- with their latest live tour, "On the Rocks," selling out across North America. They will debut an all-new tour "Pour Decisions" in the fall of 2024.

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  • "We've never been particularly good at stopping a project when we know there's more we can do," Schulz said.
  • Christine and Em's And That's Why We Drink is an award-winning comedy podcast, where the paranormal and true crime meet.
  • The podcast has over 200 million lifetime downloads and is consistently ranked at the top of the comedy podcast charts.
  • Andrews McMeel Publishing | ISBN: 9781-5248-8625-7
    Price: $24.99 ($32.99 CAN) | Paperback, jacketed | 7.1 x 9 | 304 pages
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Sidekick Honored For Best AI Product & Service and Best AI Work & Productivity App in the 28th Annual Webby Awards

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sidekick announced today that it has been honored for  Best Product & Service and Best Work & Productivity App; AI, Metaverse & Virtual in the 28th Annual Webby Awards.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sidekick announced today that it has been honored for  Best Product & Service and Best Work & Productivity App; AI, Metaverse & Virtual in the 28th Annual Webby Awards.
  • Sidekick is an AI assistant purpose built to help real estate agents, teams, and brokerages increase their efficiency and grow their business.
  • "Honorees like Sidekick are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet," said Claire Graves, President of The Webby Awards.
  • "It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the 13,000 projects we reviewed this year."

Sleepopolis Honored For 25 Days of Giving Social Contest in the 28th Annual Webby Awards

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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Each December, Sleepopolis hosts 25 Days of Giving , wherein they give away a different mattress for 25 days.

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  • Each December, Sleepopolis hosts 25 Days of Giving , wherein they give away a different mattress for 25 days.
  • "Honorees like Sleepopolis are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet," said Claire Graves, President of The Webby Awards.
  • "The 25 Days of Giving campaign is a labor of love and an opportunity to raise awareness about bed poverty.
  • To learn more about Sleepopolis and 25 Days of Giving, please visit https://sleepopolis.com/ .

Trian Reaffirms Its Call for Change at Disney and the Commitment of Its Director Candidates to Work Collaboratively with Members of the Disney Board

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Trian Group,1 which beneficially owns over $3.5 billion of common stock in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), today reaffirmed its call for change in the composition of the Board of Directors of Disney and the commitment of its nominees, Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo, to work constructively with the Company’s Board and leadership team to drive long-term, sustainable value creation.

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  • Trian believes Disney’s problems lay at the feet of the Board, which lacks focus, alignment and accountability.
  • Although the Board members are accomplished professionals, they are extraordinarily busy, have invested almost none of their own money in Disney stock and have failed to heed investor input.
  • In 2019, Mr. Peltz was asked by Mr. Iger to address the Disney Board about shareholder sentiment in the media industry.
  • Trian is convinced that Mr. Peltz and Mr. Rasulo can assist Disney with its challenges and help ensure a brighter future.