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CHICAGO, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a release issued under the same headline July 25 by nuEra, please note that a quotation has been added and the Balanced Veterans Network website has been updated. The corrected release follows: nuEra Cannabis, Illinois’ premier cannabis dispensary, is excited to announce a month-long fundraising campaign benefiting the Balanced Veteran’s Network. Throughout August, 5% of all purchases made by veterans at any nuEra dispensary will be donated to the Balanced Veteran’s Network, supporting their mission to create a safe space for veterans to connect, heal, and grow. nuEra’s commitment to this cause…

LAKELAND, Fla., July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LAKELAND, Fla. – One More Child was presented with the Florida Sheriffs Association President’s Award for the organization’s leadership and impact in the fight against human trafficking. The award recognizes One More Child for providing direct services to trafficking victims and for leading the fight through awareness programs and advocacy.   Jodi Domangue, vice president of program operations and public policy at One More Child, accepted the award at the association’s 2024 Summer Conference. The event acknowledged the vital work of Florida sheriffs and their partners, like One More Child, who collaborate to…

New York, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) today announced the winners of its 2024 Klerman and Freedman Prizes recognizing exceptional clinical and basic research in mental illness. The prizes are awarded annually to honor the work of outstanding scientists who have been supported by the Foundation’s Young Investigator Grants Program. “The 2024 Klerman and Freedman prize winners are being recognized for their significant findings related to suicide prevention, PTSD, substance-use disorders, autism, brain biology, and therapeutic drug development,” said Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D., President and CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. “Their…

OTTAWA, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Coalition Against Workplace Discrimination released an internal report obtained through the Access to Information Act, which revealed blatant and widespread discrimination at the Privy Council Office (PCO). The federal government is Canada’s largest single employer, and it relies on the Privy Council Office to manage the public service, while also supporting the Prime Minister and the federal Cabinet. As such, the findings are extremely troubling, and a concern to all Canadians. Through interviews with staff conducted over the course of six months, Dr. Rachel Zellars discovered a workplace where racial stereotyping,…

Orange County, California, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has received the 2024 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its groundbreaking work in the Senate Bill 1383 Procurement Program & Market Development Plan. The honor acknowledges excellence in pioneering efforts to create markets for recovered organics and fostering collaboration with regional partners.  “Senate Bill 1383 set methane emissions reduction targets for California beginning in 2022, requiring jurisdictions to implement mandatory organic waste collection and reduce organic waste disposal from landfills,” said Tom Koutroulis, Director of OC Waste & Recycling. “OCWR created…

Charleston, SC, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Although Angeliki Nakos was growing up on the streets of Philadelphia, she spent her summers exploring her family’s historical homeland of Greece. Her upbringing by first-generation immigrants was always a combination of two cultures, giving her a strong passion for learning, a hunger for adventure, and a pursuit of self-understanding. Throughout her childhood, Nakos never wanted for much—growing up in a middle-class home and taught by a loving family to lean on her faith. But life took some unexpected turns as she grew older. The Queen of Linens (cleverly subtitled “A Greek…

VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has shared its monthly update for the transparent tracking of its proof-of-reserves (PoR) highlighting the reserve ratios of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDT and USDC. This update shows the platform’s commitment to transparency and security, highlighting significant growth in both user assets and platform reserves. As of July 2024, Bitget’s total reserve ratio stands at an impressive 167%. The latest reserve ratios for key assets are as follows: BTC: Platform asset 17,600.81 BTC, Users’ assets 6,145.72 BTC, Reserve Ratio 286%USDT: Platform asset 996,825,706.06…

NEWARK, NJ, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UNCF New Jersey celebrated  UNCF’s 80th anniversary at its annual Masked Ball on July 13, 2024.  More than 200 guests joined the UNCF NJ team at Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club in Livingston, NJ to celebrate the milestone.  The festive event was ushered in and led by the ball’s honorary chair Sebastian Guth, Bayer US president, and event chair Lissa Jean Ferrell, Esq., Chief Diversity Officer of Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins.  The vice chairs for the celebratory event included Armond Kinsey, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Atlantic…

Grosse Point, Michigan, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GROSSE POINTE, Michigan, July 29, 2024 – Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, is thrilled to announce the consignment of the Retro Motors Collection of 25 collector cars, many offered without reserve,  to the upcoming Broad Arrow Auction at the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. The outstanding collection of most late model US and European sports cars will lead the way as the anchor for Broad Arrow’s final U.S.-based auction for the 2024 calendar year. The partnership unites the fast-growing Motoring Festival, now in its fifth year, alongside a Broad Arrow boutique auction…

Huntsville, AL, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GeoCue, a leader in geospatial solutions, proudly announces the addition of the TrueView GO to its innovative product lineup, which includes TrueView drone and mobile mapping systems as well as LP360 3D point cloud software. This latest release marks GeoCue’s entry into the handheld mapping arena, setting a new standard for portable, high-precision geospatial data collection. The TrueView GO series, featuring the 16-channel 116S and the 32-channel 132S models, integrates cutting-edge GNSS RTK, survey grade LiDAR scanning, cameras and visual SLAM technologies. These features enable users to effortlessly generate digital twins in…