Month: April 2022
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New Study Could Help Reduce Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Researchers use knowledge-guided machine learning to boost accuracy of agricultural nitrous oxide predictions Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL — A team of researchers led by the University of Minnesota has significantly improved the performance of numerical predictions for agricultural nitrous oxide emissions. The first-of-its-kind knowledge-guided machine learning model is 1,000 times faster than current…
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Sam’s Club and Synchrony Announce Rewards for Electric Vehicle Drivers
Sam’s Club Mastercard Cardholders Can Now Earn More Sam’s Cash on Electronic Vehicle Charging Nationwide BENTONVILLE, Ark. and STAMFORD, Conn. /PRNewswire/ — In conjunction with Earth Day, Sam’s Club (NYSE: WMT), a leading membership warehouse club, and Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, today announced a reward on the Sam’s Club Mastercard that provides additional value for cardholders when charging…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Announces Tentative Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule Regarding COVID- 19 Vaccines
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing its plans to hold virtual meetings of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) in anticipation of complete submissions of emergency use authorization (EUA) requests in the coming months that have been publicly announced by COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers. It is important to note that…
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Building new track in downtown Phoenix creates temporary light rail service adjustment
Phoenix, AZ — Construction progress continues on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project in Phoenix. Crews are about to begin work that will connect the current and future lines, creating a two-line light rail system and transfer hub in downtown Phoenix by 2024. This spring, workers will install nine new pieces of special track, reconstruct…
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Lights, Camera, Acción! McDonald’s USA Launches Spotlight Dorado to Showcase Latino Talent in Film & Advocate for Increased Industry Representation
The Golden Arches partners with Actress, Director and Producer Stephanie Beatriz to shine a light on Latino stories – currently making up only 1% of those told in Hollywood – through a short film contest CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ — McDonald’s USA is proud to announce the launch of Spotlight Dorado, a new multi-year platform aimed at uplifting Latino talent and arming them…
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NASA Invites Comment on Initial Plans for Mars Sample Return Program
NASA is requesting public comment on the scope of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the agency’s proposed Mars Sample Return (MSR) campaign. Comments will be accepted through the mail and online through Monday, May 16, 2022. The agency also is hosting two virtual public meetings about the proposed program at 3 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, May…
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John Hope Bryant and Operation HOPE to Recognize 30 years of Healing and Revitalization in Los Angeles with Community Bus Tour and Press Conference
Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder and CEO John Hope Bryant to join diverse community leaders for a bus tour on April 29 from 9 AM-12 PM. Event to commemorate 30 years of hope, healing and revitalization in Los Angeles. ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ — On April 29th,  Operation HOPE, the nation’s largest non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment, will host a Community Bus Tour and press conference to commemorate the 30th anniversary of reconciliation and revitalization in Los…
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Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica is awarded Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating and it holds this honor exclusively in Costa Rica and Central America
For six consecutive years the resort has achieved this rating, making it one of the most luxurious destinations in Latin America  PENINSULA PAPAGAYO, Costa Rica /PRNewswire/ — Forbes Travel Guide recognized Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica with the Five-Star rating, its highest honor. The Resort exclusively holds this rating in Costa Rica and Central America, and one of two hotels in South America and has…
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‘Artists for Ukraine’ Come Together for Fundraiser to Benefit Displaced Children
PALM SPRINGS, Calif./PRNewswire/ — The film community is coming together in Coachella Valley this weekend on April 29, 30th & May 1, 2022 for a fundraising event in collaboration with the Ukrainian State Film Agency. Showcasing Ukrainian films and artists, the recently formed Artists for Ukraine is hosting their inaugural event that will include exhibitions of Ukrainian photo art, paintings, NFTs,…