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Washington, DC, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Wednesday, Sept. 11, AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteering, led the annual 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance to honor the lives lost due to the terrorist attacks and the heroic acts of Americans in response. From packing meals to cleaning cemeteries, thousands of Americans nationwide volunteered in their communities to remember 9/11. AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith traveled to Alexandria, Va., to participate in a cemetery and headstone cleanup at the Alexandria National Cemetery. Later in the day, CEO Smith was joined by US Senator Chris Coons…

Richardson, TX, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To celebrate National Tune Up Day on September 25, Service Experts will give $5 from every tune-up, drain cleaning and water heater flush to Make-A-Wish® America throughout the months of September and October. The contribution of up to $40,000 from Service Experts continues a relationship started in 2018 with Make-A-Wish America that has led to more than $1.5 million in total giving to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. “Getting to see the power of a wish for a child and their family has been the highlight of our…

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Michaels, the best place for all things creative, today unveiled a preview of its exclusive holiday décor collections in celebration of the 100-day countdown to Christmas. The four highly-anticipated, trendsetting collections will begin rolling out earlier than ever before, starting September 27. With extended holiday hours, a broad assortment of creative supplies and gifts, and completely revamped holiday essentials like gift wrap, ribbon and trees, Michaels is the one-stop holiday shop to make the season bright. With 41% of consumers planning to start holiday shopping in October or earlier,1 and 1-in-5 shopping…

LONDON, Ontario, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While on vacation in Napa Valley last year, Colleen DeJager’s world imploded when she received a startling call from back home—her husband Rick was admitted to London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) with Fournier’s Gangrene, a rapidly progressing, aggressive flesh-eating disease. With every passing minute, his condition worsened, and they weren’t sure if he would survive the night. Rick DeJager, the owner of local gem, Tiger Jacks, started feeling incredibly unwell and decided to drive himself to Victoria Hospital once his symptoms became unbearable. While he initially suspected prostate cancer, the actual diagnosis…

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) leads healthcare innovation, leveraging AI-driven patient management, remote diagnostics, and robotic surgeries. It contributes to Saudi Vision 2030 and is projected to add up to $27 billion to the Kingdom’s medical sector by 2030. KFSHRC’s robotic surgery program has set new precision and patient care benchmarks. In 2023, 1,195 robotic-assisted surgeries were performed, including the world’s first fully robotic liver transplant. The program significantly enhanced surgical accuracy and reduced recovery times. KFSHRC’s Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program boasts the highest volume of robotic cardiac…

Everett, Washington, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EVERETT, Wash., September 16, 2024 — Fluke Corporation, the market leader in electronic test and measurement tools, today announced the launch of the iSee Mobile Thermal Camera, a pocket-sized, portable thermal camera with the resolution to deliver detailed image quality comparable to professional cameras, with full temperature range analysis. Utilized by inserting the hardware into a smartphone, the iSee Camera detects heat output, which can highlight abnormal temperatures easily and efficiently. Prioritizing the worker, the portability of the iSee camera is particularly beneficial for roles that require accurate thermal imaging from a…

100% battery-powered light train DRAISY is intended to give new impulse to rural railway lines KIEPE provides the traction package for DRAISY with the Kiepe Traction Inverter (KTI) including the electric motors DÜSSELDORF, Germany and ATLANTA, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heramba Electric plc (NASDAQ: PITA), a global technology company focused on decarbonizing public and commercial transportation, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Kiepe Electric, is contributing to a new regional public transit initiative. The project, known as DRAISY, is a very light, powerful railbus developed by French railway operator SNCF and transport system manufacturer LOHR. Kiepe Electric will…

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GrandPad, the leading technology company dedicated to safe, user-friendly devices for seniors, is proud to announce the appointment of Grace Dolan as the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Dolan joins GrandPad with a wealth of marketing leadership experience from major consumer and technology companies and a passion for bringing quality experiences to underserved communities. Dolan brings almost 20 years of experience in global brand strategy, digital and performance marketing from preeminent companies like Samsung, Frontier Communications, and J&J Consumer. She has a proven track record of transformation, tapping into a deep understanding…

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grön (pronounced grewn), the Mother of All Edibles, founded by Christine Apple, the acclaimed woman-led producer of innovative, handcrafted cannabis-infused edibles, today announced the debut of two new Halloween-inspired products, available for a limited time only. These products will be available at Curaleaf, Trulieve, Good Day Farm, MPX, Verano, Standard Wellness, Nectar, Travel Agency, Strain Stars, The Flower Shop, Zen Leaf, and Gotham locations in Oregon, Missouri, Arizona, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. The specialty Halloween lineup includes Phantom Pearls and Mystery MEGAs as part of the company’s recurring seasonal releases.…

Washington D.C, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative™ (QLHC), a non-profit organization and sponsor of the I-SPY 2.2 TRIAL™, presented an overview of the remarkable progress achieved by the I-SPY 2.2 clinical trial today at the National Press Club. This new and unique trial design is extremely patient-centered and represents an important milestone in delivering personalized treatment to improving the outcomes (both efficacy and toxicity) of early stage breast cancer patients who are at high risk for early recurrence. The I-SPY 2.2 trial has an impact far beyond breast cancer by instantiating efficiencies that promise to…