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Bugcrowd Secures $102 Million in Strategic Growth Funding to Scale AI-Powered Crowdsourced Security Platform
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bugcrowd has secured $102 million in strategic growth financing to scale its AI-powered crowdsourced security platform offerings globally. Led by General Catalyst, with participation from longtime existing investors Rally Ventures and Costanoa Ventures, this funding round underscores investor confidence in the company's leadership position in the crowdsourced security market. The additional capital... Read More
Landmark UAE Consensus becomes defining framework for all countries to keep 1.5°C within reach and ensure global implementation
DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlighted that the UAE Consensus has emerged as the defining point of reference for global climate ambition and sustainable development.It gives clear direction to all countries on how to keep 1.5°C within reach, transforms agreements into tangible outcomes, and ensures global implementation by delivering a set of... Read More
MIAMI INVESTOR SUMMIT 22/23 FEBRUARY TO CONVENE LEADERS AND INVESTORS TO ADDRESS GLOBAL CHALLENGES
MIAMI, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the world experiencing an array of immediate and long-term risks, including geopolitical tension, contested elections, polarised discourse, climate concerns, AI threats and economic headwinds, the FII Institute is convening an international summit to encourage the mobilisation of investment as a force for good. Read More
Clarivate Partners with the Financial Times to Power its Business School Rankings
LONDON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global provider of transformative intelligence, has partnered with the Financial Times (FT) for the sixth consecutive year to provide it with trusted high-quality data for three of its business school rankings, including the Global MBA Rankings launched today. The FT is one of the world's leading business news organizations, recognized internationally for its authority,... Read More
The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Bali: A Family Paradise Nestled in the Heart of Balinese Culture
BALI, Indonesia, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Ubud, Bali, The Westin Resort Spa Ubud Bali offers families a unique staycation experience. Surrounded by lush rice terraces and the scent of tropical blooms, the resort is a paradise designed to cater to the needs of families seeking culture, relaxation, and wellness.... Read More
Opioids kill 3 Aussies a day - while fewer than 5% of doctors prescribe medical cannabis
MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey by Alternaleaf, Australia's largest medical cannabis clinic, has revealed that 80% of Australian patients want more doctors to prescribe medical cannabis. An estimated 5% of Australian doctors prescribe medical cannabis[1] - even though Alternaleaf survey data has found that 62% of patients stopped taking other pain medication after starting medical cannabis treatment[2]. ... Read More
Spring Festival travel rush mirrors bright future of China
BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: Long Fei, a migrant worker that works in south China's Guangdong province, returns to his home in Guizhou every Chinese New Year. Many years ago, Long and other fellow migrant workers working in the Pearl River Delta region often rode motorcycles back home due to China's limited transportation capacity and short supply of train tickets during the Spring Festival travel rush.... Read More
BindiMaps selected by Westpac OpenAir Cinema to create most inclusive season "ever"
SYDNEY, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital accessible wayfinding startup BindiMaps has been selected to help make this year's Westpac OpenAir Cinema season "more accessible than ever" by making available its navigation app and recently-launched platform for attendees. They will be offered by Westpac alongside other tailored amenities, such as more... Read More
CGTN: 2024 Spring Festival Gala: A fusion of tradition and innovation captivates millions worldwide
BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Spring Festival Gala, an annual celebration produced and broadcast by China Media Group (CMG), unfolded on the eve of the Spring Festival on Friday evening. This occasion signifies a cherished time when Chinese people around the world gather with their families to welcome the Chinese New Year. As China's most-watched TV program, the gala has been an annual... Read More
Court Dismisses Part of ASIC Case Against Block Earner Products
SYDNEY, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Court of Australia delivered judgment in proceedings brought by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) against Block Earner, a Sydney-based crypto start-up. The Court's decision carries nuanced implications for Block Earner. The judgment of Justice Ian Jackman dismissed ASIC's allegations relating to Block Earner's DeFi "Access" service. The judgment found that Block Earner... Read More
The first edition of the Space Debris Conference debuts in Riyadh, with the participation of 470 experts and speakers
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural Space Debris Conference commenced in Riyadh, focusing on the pivotal theme of "Towards Securing the Future of the Global Space Economy." Hosted by the Saudi Space Agency and partnered with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Communications and Space Technology Commission, the event gathered over 400 experts, 70 speakers, and various industry... Read More
Royal Commission for AlUla celebrates International Day of the Arabian Leopard with new 'Leap of Hope' Campaign to strengthen global awareness and action to conserve critically endangered Big Cat species
AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the United Nations declaration of the first International Day of the Arabian Leopard, on 10 February the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) continues to expand its long-term mission to safeguard the 'Critically Endangered' Big Cat species from the physical world into the virtual. Read More
CGTN AMERICA & CGTN UN: CMG Celebrates Chinese New Year with NHL Hockey Fans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The chill of the hockey ice could not contain the heat from China Media Group's Chinese New Year celebration at a National Hockey League game between the New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning in New York on February 8, 2024. A packed arena of over 17,000 was treated to videos of Spring Festival and New Year's greetings. "I wish you all be like soaring dragons and leaping tigers, full of... Read More
Ax-3 Astronauts Splashdown, Completing First All-European Commercial Astronaut Mission to ISS
HOUSTON, Feb. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After undocking from the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, Feb. 7, the Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew safely splashed down off the coast of Florida aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft at 8:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 9, 2024. The Ax-3 crew's return officially concludes the first all-European commercial astronaut mission and Axiom Space's third crewed mission to the ISS. The Ax-3 crewmembers include... Read More
Inaugural World Lidar Day to Launch Feb. 12 at Geo Week Conference in Denver
DENVER, Feb. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The first World Lidar Day, which will celebrate lidar and its expanding applications each year on Feb. 12, will be held this Monday. Its debut will coincide with Geo Week, one of the world's largest geospatial conferences, which starts Sunday in Denver, Colo. World Lidar Day was founded by a group of public agency and private industry representatives working collaboratively to raise awareness about the... Read More
Bitget Reports a 250% Surge in Assets of Third-Party Custody Accounts, Highlighting Opportunity Pursuit
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has released a report outlining the usage of custodial wallets among various segments of market participants. The document sheds light on important statistics regarding investor behavior and market dynamics, as well as the general development of the crypto economy. The study utilized data from Bitget's third-party custodial accounts,... Read More
UFC WORLD CHAMPION JON JONES, LIFECYKEL LABS, CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS AND BETTER BREATHING DEVICES HOST ELITE PERFORMANCE/TRAINING DAY
SYDNEY, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon Jones, UFC world champion and arguably the best MMA fighter to have ever existed is touring Australia and has teamed up with Lifecykel Labs to host and facilitate a best-in-class performance training day which was held at the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs home ground, Belmore Sports Ground. Julian Mitchell, CEO of Lifecykel Labs said "We are extremely honoured to work with Jon Jones and learn from his... Read More
Regent Taipei Embraces Winnow's AI Food Waste System: Paving the Way for Sustainable Dining Benchmarks
TAIPEI, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Regent Taipei is actively pursuing its corporate sustainability goals with the launch of the "2024 Sustainable Dining Table" project. The hotel kicked off the initiative in the first quarter of 2024 by introducing the Winnow AI Food Waste System at its revenue-leading 1F Brasserie buffet restaurant. This innovative system, originating from the UK, has proven successful in reducing food waste by over 70%... Read More
GCL SI Secures 550 MW PV Modules business from SJVN India
SUZHOU, China, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of securing a major business of 1.1 GW from NTPC India, GCL System Integration Technology Co. Ltd. (GCL SI), a prominent Chinese solar PV manufacturer, announced having secured an additional business for supply of 550 MW of PV modules from another state owned company, SJVN Green Energy Ltd. (SJVN) in India. These modules will be utilized in SJVN's Khavda solar park in Gujarat and MSEDCL... Read More
Brinc Launches Brinc Academy: A Comprehensive Self-Guided Online Course to Empower Founders on Their Startup Journey
HONG KONG, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinc, a leading global venture accelerator, is excited to announce the launch of Brinc Academy, an innovative self-guided online course designed to support budding founders and entrepreneurs as they embark on their startup journey. Brinc Academy offers a roadmap to launching and scaling startups with precision and insight, covering essential topics such as defining business ideas, attracting customers,... Read More
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