Public Interest

Gates Foundation Selects Nearly 50 Global Health and Development Projects That Will Contribute to Shaping Equitable Access to AI

Global call for locally led innovation will help build an evidence base for use of artificial intelligence (AI) large language models in low- and middle-income countries to improve the livelihood and well-being of communities globally   SEATTLE, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an overwhel...

2023-08-10 09:29 1939

ASIAN HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2023 INDUCTEES

Induction benefits fellowships and honors founding family 160th anniversary LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To advance cross-cultural collaboration by celebrating Asian and Indigenous legacy inthe United States and globally, the Asian Hall of Fame announced its 2023 Inductees today. Fe...

2023-08-09 05:14 1717

Mongolian Culture Minister chosen to lead body representing female political leaders in the Asia-Pacific

* Nomin Chinbat is the new Chair of the Women's Wing of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties * The Minister has highlighted promoting more gender inclusive politics in the Asia-Pacific as a key priority * The 7th meeting of ICAPP's Women's Wing is taking place in Ulaanbaata...

2023-08-08 00:22 2385

Internet Society Foundation announces new round of funding to promote Internet resiliency

RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society Foundation has launched a new round of grants through its Resiliency program, which aims to help communities enhance preparedness and build Internet resiliency when faced with adverse events. This funding will support projects that i...

2023-07-25 12:01 1750

ADVANCEMENTS IN TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES HIGHLIGHTED AT ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

AMSTERDAM, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2023 covered the breadth of Alzheimer's disease and dementia research, including advancements in treatment, early and accurate diagnosis, and our understanding of risk f...

2023-07-20 21:01 2178

2023 Brain Health and Disability Webinar: Leave No One Behind

LONDON, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks the 10th Anniversary of World Brain Day, hosted annually onJuly 22 by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). This year's World Brain Day will bring together expert neurologists, advocates and patients to share vital resources and information...

2023-07-20 14:00 587

Nearly 80% of Doctors Worldwide Mistakenly Believe Nicotine Causes Lung Cancer, Thwarting Efforts to Help One Billion Smokers Quit

Survey of more than 15,000 physicians in 11 countries uncovers need for further education The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World invites researchers to propose new analysis & educational programs  * On average, nearly 77% of doctors mistakenly believe nicotine causes lung cancer and 78% ...

2023-07-20 07:00 2270

Confidence of Arab youth in government outside the GCC drops: 15th annual ASDA'A BCW Arab Youth Survey

* Following the launch of the survey's first theme, 'My Global Citizenship,' ASDA'A BCW unveils findings under two new themes, 'My Politics' and 'My Livelihood' DUBAI, UAE, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly two-thirds of Arab youth outside the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries lack co...

2023-07-18 15:00 1726

SOUND OF FREEDOM, EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY GOYA CARES, SOARS IN THEATERS

Film Brings Evil into Light and Hope to Two Million Trafficked Children JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goya Cares, an executive producer of the new blockbuster movie SOUND OF FREEDOM, celebrates the overwhelming success of surpassing the goal of over two million viewers to repr...

2023-07-11 07:25 2479

YPO Elects Raymond Watt 2023-2024 YPO Chairman

NEW YORK, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YPO, the global leadership community of more than 34,000 chief executives in 150 countries, announces the election of Raymond Watt to YPO's highest elected office, Chairman of the YPO Board of Directors. Watt, whose term began on 1 July 2023, is the 72nd cha...

2023-07-06 09:47 2470

The Rockefeller Foundation and The/Nudge Institute Unveil Climate Change's Impact on Smallholder Farmers in India, Paving the Way for Resilient Solutions

70% of smallholder farmers have lost 50% or more of a crop in the past three years due to climate related challenges NEW DELHI, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockefeller Foundation and The/Nudge Institute announced new findings of their 'Smallholder Farmers and Climate Change – Voices from th...

2023-07-05 05:17 2110

Thousands Rally Worldwide to Support a Multilingual Internet

Universal Acceptance events held in over 40 countries/territories, featuring 22 languages LOS ANGELES, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) have released participation figures from the firs...

2023-07-03 21:15 2431

SCHWEICKART PRIZE ANNOUNCED TO RECOGNIZE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD OF ASTEROID DEFENSE

Launched to honor Apollo 9 astronaut Russell "Rusty" Schweickart, it recognizes students, and early career individuals working towards planetary defense solutions SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on June 30th, International Asteroid Day, B612 Foundation announced the Schweicka...

2023-06-30 20:03 2485

Leaked aspartame opinion misleading, more comprehensive review underway

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reuters today (Thursday) published leaked reports that the World Health Organization's (WHO) sub-agency for cancer research (IARC) intends to classify the common low-calorie sweetener aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic," the same classification IARC appl...

2023-06-30 07:49 2814

Leaked aspartame opinion misleading, more comprehensive review underway

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reuters today (Thursday) published leaked reports that the World Health Organization's (WHO) sub-agency for cancer research (IARC) intends to classify the common low-calorie sweetener aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic," the same classification IARC appl...

2023-06-30 02:02 2449

Education Cannot Wait Announces Extended US$40 Million Multi-Year Education Response in South Sudan: Total ECW Funding in South Sudan Tops US$72 million

South Sudan President and ECW Executive Director call on donors to scale up funding JUBA, South Sudan and YIROL, South Sudan, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The children ofSouth Sudan face severe risks as the result of conflict, forced displacement, poverty and climate change. To address these in...

2023-06-20 21:00 2685

Nearly two-thirds of young Arabs say the tensions between Iran and Israel and the West will lead to military conflict: 15th annual ASDA'A BCW Arab Youth Survey

DUBAI, UAE, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Around two-thirds of young Arabs (60%) say that relations betweenIran and Israel and the West will deteriorate into military conflict. Many expect the Iranian regime to become even more authoritarian in the future, with nearly a third sayingIran will expe...

2023-06-20 15:30 1466

CCTV+: Father's influence on Xi in people-centered philosophy

BEIJING, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A personal letter written by Chinese President Xi Jinping to his father Xi Zhongxun (1913-2002) in 2001 revealed how his father's words and deeds run deep in Xi Jinping's outlook on thrifty life, hard work and state governance, especially his people-centered...

2023-06-19 14:42 1724

Air Canada to Launch New Vancouver to Singapore Service

* Will be the only non-stop flights from Canada to Singapore, connecting two global destinations * Four times weekly year-round flights begin Apr. 3, 2024 * Enhanced customer experience offering convenient connections across North America via Vancouver and access to Southeast Asia, Southern ...

2023-06-14 20:30 2514

Odisha Train Accident: KIIT to Provide Jobs and Education to Victims' Families of Odisha

BHUBANESWAR, India, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar,India will provide employment to one family member and free education to children who lost their parents in the tragic train crash last week near Balasore in eastern Odisha state.

2023-06-07 21:16 2773
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