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The use of internet of things (IoT) by industry verticals is expected to grow dramatically over the next five years but the underlying policy and regulatory frameworks remain diverse in terms of their approach and preparedness. New Cullen...

Earlier today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions" (HEROES) Act. The bill provides $3 trillion in economic relief for those affected by COVID-19, including a temporary boost to SNAP benefits...

With the House returning at the end of the week, the Teamsters are urging lawmakers to take quick action and pass new broad stimulus legislation that would boost the broken multiemployer pension system, improve the health and safety of all essential...

HealthLynked Corp. , a global healthcare network focused on care management of its members and a provider of healthcare technologies that connects doctors, patients and medical data, today announced that it has received funding under the Paycheck...

In a first-of-a-kind, collaborative, virtual solutions workshop, NewSpace New Mexico hosted the State of the Space Industrial Base 2020 from May 4-7, as a follow-up to the 2019 in-person meeting.  The virtual workshop brought together over 150...

A new report reveals that Stanford Health Care received more money from the federal CARES Act stimulus package than any other health system in California ? $102.4 million ? more than twice what they are estimated to be saving by cutting frontline...

Today, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) launched the Mayors COVID-19 Fiscal Pain Tracker, a resource that provides accounts from 150 individual cities of the significant revenue losses cities are experiencing due to the COVID-19 crisis....

Founder & CEO of VUGO® Robert Flessner announced via Twitter today that Tampa Bay Area Small Businesses are now eligible for VUGOs small business relief program. The program is offering up to a year of free rideshare advertising to qualified Tampa...

The latest data on COVID-19's development in Québec reveal 735 new cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of people infected to 37 721. During the same period, 142 new deaths were recorded, bringing the total to 2 928. The number of...

In lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today: "As of Sunday, May 10, there are 67,996 COVID-19 cases, including 4,728 deaths. More than 31,600 or 47% of...

The latest data on COVID-19's development in Québec reveal 836 new cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of people infected to 36 986. During the same period, 61 new deaths were recorded, bringing the total to 2 786. There were 8...

Today former State Senator Janet Nguyen joined with Images Luxury Nail Lounge, National Asian American Coalition, Vietnamese American Federation of Southern California, Vietnamese Community in Los Angeles, Coalition Against Communist and Agents,...

EchoStar Corporation and its Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) business segment join with Intelsat today in support of the draft Regulatory Fee Order under consideration by the Federal Communications Commission for its May 13, 2020, Open...

HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, N.A. announced today it will sponsor a webinar with Human Resource Executive Magazine on the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and other substantial legislative and regulatory...

While many of us are being asked to stay home, millions of Canadians are being called on to go to work every day. These Canadians are providing us with essential services, so we can continue to keep our families safe and healthy. We are relying on...

Mr. Premier, Today, all Quebecers are united in fighting COVID-19, a merciless enemy. We would like to thank you for your handling of the various challenges that have emerged during this unprecedented crisis. Regardless of our status, we are fighting...

The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP), a nonprofit organization representing specialty pharmacy industry stakeholders, has announced that former interim chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Donna Brazile and former...

In the wake of nearly $3 trillion in Coronavirus response spending by Congress, one thing is clear: relief measures have been woefully inadequate. Meanwhile the wealth of the billionaire class has surged amidst this pandemic. While Congress and the...

The Steering Committee of the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) took a landmark decision on Monday by approving WSSCC's new 2021-2025 strategy, which paves the way for WSSCC to evolve into the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund, a...

As the arts and culture sector braces for a challenging and uncertain future due to the economic turmoil resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), a nonprofit arts service organization and leading provider of...

Two weeks after initial letters backed by a united front of youth and local sports leaders were delivered to Congressional leadership in the United States Senate and House of Representatives, the bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on...

Kelly-Ann Desjardine of Perth is one step closer to claiming a lottery win of $27,500 with INSTANT WILD CARDS (Game #2166). As Kelly-Ann is an employee at an authorized OLG retailer, this prize falls within OLG's definition of an Insider Win....

A  new survey commissioned by the National Association of Letter Carriers found that, by an overwhelming margin, Americans support federal government funding that would allow the United States Postal Service to survive the devastating financial...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Mental Health Week: "Today is the first day of Mental Health Week. It is a time for us all to talk about the importance of mental health and to reflect on our own self-care....

The Government of Canada is working closely with partners to ensure Canadians have access to the supplies they need to stay safe and healthy in response to COVID-19. The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced...

The latest data on COVID-19's development in Québec reveal 892 new cases over the past 24 hours, to which need to be add 1 317 cases that were detected between April 2 and April 30 but not counted due to a computer problem, bringing the total number...

For many Canadians, COVID-19 is having a major impact on their everyday lives, as they work to pay their bills, put food on the table, and take care of themselves and their families. That is why it is more important than ever that Canadians have...

Canadian scientists, businesses and manufacturers are stepping up to fight COVID-19. The Government of Canada is investing in projects that will support Canada in the global race to find a treatment for COVID-19 while building domestic capabilities...

In lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today: "As of Saturday, May 2, there are 55,572 COVID-19 cases and, sadly, 3,446 deaths. We have completed tests...

The latest data on COVID-19's development in Québec reveal 1 008 new cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of people infected to 29 656. During the same period, 114 new deaths were recorded, bringing the total to 2 136. The number...

In lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today: "As of Saturday, May 2, there are 59,408 COVID-19 cases and, sadly, 3,446 deaths. We have completed tests...

One Canadian killed by gun violence is one too many. Violent crimes involving firearms continue to have devastating impacts on communities across the country, and on Canadians who have lost loved ones to these crimes. Events like the recent tragedy...

The Teamsters Joint Council 39 Executive Board is endorsing Democrat Tricia Zunker in the upcoming special election for the 7th congressional district seat recently vacated by former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wisc.). The election is scheduled for May 12...

In a blistering Op-Ed released today, the President of the organization representing tens of thousands of workers in Washington State slammed the Trump Administration's decision to sign an executive order forcing meatpacking plants to reopen despite...

When the COVID-19 pandemic ruthlessly takes away American lives and damages our economy, Chinese Americans have joined the fight like many other patriotic citizens.  Driven by our love to America, Chinese Americans nationwide have united to...

Compassion & Choices has sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Alex Azar urging him to rescind a new, but little-known waiver of a federal law requiring hospitals and other healthcare facilities to inform patients of their legal...

With the COVID-19 crisis wreaking havoc on the American economy, Washington's primary responses have been focused on providing stimulus. Yet as the economic toll becomes ever more clear, these policies are proving inadequate for the challenge before...

Our Money published The Lesson of the Trillion-Dollar Coins in support of the "Mint the Coin" proposal released by the office of Rep. Rashida Tlaib. The proposal may seem bizarre, or even comic, at first glance. However, it performs an extremely...

Now that diagnostic companies can sell COVID-19 antibody tests without FDA authorization, healthcare teams should work closely with clinical laboratory experts to ensure that these tests are thoroughly validated and used appropriately. A new opinion...

The Cornucopia Institute, a Wisconsin-based organic food and farm policy research group, is focused on our collective health, access to clean, nutrient-dense food, and the livelihoods of farmers who produce organic food and contribute to the health...

CTIA, the wireless association, today announced a new program to help children participate in distance learning during COVID-19. The Connecting Kids Initiative simplifies the process for school districts to find remote learning hotspot solutions by...

The Citizens Clean Elections Commission (CCEC) announces that it has reengineered how it will facilitate candidate debates for the 2020 Primary Election. Starting this month, legislative office candidate debates?established for voters solely by the...

This is another installment in SynED's series to highlight cyber heroes who quietly go above and beyond in helping to secure our nation and communities. No matter how sophisticated technology becomes, solving problems related to cybersecurity will...

One advised Stephen Harper. The other advised Justin Trudeau. The third is a market maker on Bay Street. Together, Sean Speer, Robert Asselin and Royce Mendes are rethinking how Canada can build its competitiveness amidst the rise of an intangibles...

During this awful pandemic, State authorities ought to remember that the people of the State of Michigan are citizens of a Republic, not subjects of a Monarchy. In 1887 Lord Acton observed that "power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts...

Nyman Turkish PC, a Southfield-based national disability and litigation law firm, will later today serve Michigan Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson with a federal lawsuit it has filed on behalf of Michael Powell and Fred Wurtzel, two blind...

Ballard Partners, one of the top lobbying firms in the United States, is opening an office in Tel Aviv to assist clients with government relations in Israel as well as assisting Israeli companies needing representation in the United States. The...

Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives representing Maryland's 7th Congressional District, is honored to announce an endorsement for her candidacy by Black Women for Positive Change. Black Women for...

The CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal today invited media representatives to visit the mobile hospital before it opens its doors to residents with COVID-19. Working in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross and the borough of LaSalle, teams...

The latest data on COVID-19's development in Québec reveal 840 new cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of people infected to 24 107. During the same period, 69 new deaths were recorded, bringing the total to 1 515. The number of...