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Weekly Recap: 11 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

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5 months ago

August 2, 2024

A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire this week, including Boeing’s new CEO, a Sony and NFL partnership, and Target’s denim take back event.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

Boeing Board Names Kelly Ortberg President and CEO
“Kelly is an experienced leader who is deeply respected in the aerospace industry, with a well-earned reputation for building strong teams and running complex engineering and manufacturing companies. We look forward to working with him as he leads Boeing through this consequential period in its long history,” said Steven Mollenkopf, Chair of the Board.AI and the Workforce: Industry Report Calls for Reskilling and Upskilling as 92 Percent of Technology Roles Evolve
Led by Cisco, created by Consortium members, and analyzed by Accenture, the new report identifies essential trainings in AI literacy, data analytics and prompt engineering for workers seeking to adapt to the AI revolution.United Is First Airline to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for O’Hare International Airport
SAF is among aviation’s best, most scalable options to push the industry towards net zero emissions in part because it can be used right now with existing infrastructure – no changes to fuel systems or aircraft engines required.July Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll: Harris Resets Race to Pre-Debate Levels Following Her Entrance; Trump Holds Lead
Both Trump and Harris have benefited from a jump in favorability due to recent events, now tied at 48% and 47% favorability, respectively. Nevertheless, with 24% of voters saying they could change their mind, the matchup is highly competitive.Hank Aaron Swinging Into a Post Office Near You
“We hope this stamp serves as a reminder of Hank Aaron’s success on the baseball diamond and his work to champion equality,” said Thomas Marshall, the Postal Service’s general counsel and executive vice president, who served as the dedicating official.Sony and National Football League Launch New Technology Partnership
The partnership includes an expansion of Sony’s sports technology through Hawk-Eye Innovations to support officiating and the development of on-field and sideline technologies, including a new coach’s sideline headset that will debut in the 2025 season.“Deadpool & Wolverine” Scores Biggest IMAX Opening Weekend since 2022 With $36.5 Million Global Debut
“Kevin Feige and his team remarkably continue to break new creative ground, and we believe ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ will only leave fans wanting more ahead of several highly anticipated Filmed for IMAX Marvel releases in 2025,” said Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX.Target Announces First Official Denim Take Back Event, Offering 20% Off New Styles in Exchange for Previously-Worn Denim
This limited-time event happens just in time for back-to-school shopping, making it easier and more affordable for families to stock up on new denim outfits and essentials, including trendy options like baggy and cargo silhouettes, wide and flare leg shapes, and more – starting at just $10.Experience Next-level Gaming with Hisense PX3-PRO: The World’s First ‘Designed for Xbox’ Ultra Short Throw Projector
Delve into highly immersive gaming action with the PX3-PRO’s adjustable 80~150-inch 4K display, certified for Dolby Vision and IMAX enhanced for top-notch picture quality. With a refresh rate of up to 240Hz with High Refresh Rate technology, it delivers a faster, smoother gaming experience perfect for quick ‘shoot-them-up’ thrills and other fast-paced action games.Shutterstock Launches First Ethical Generative 3D API
Shutterstock has released this text-to-3D and image-to-3D generator API platform to allow enterprises to immediately begin using their ethically trained AI API to accelerate pipelines, populate virtual worlds or even bring generative technology to the 3D tools artists use every day.Beloved Disney Princesses Come Together to Inspire Girls to “Create Your World” Through New Multi-Year Brand Campaign
“Create Your World” is a multi-faceted campaign about giving girls today the opportunity and tools to use their imaginations, try new things, and believe in themselves while not forgetting the fun and magic that Disney Princesses bring to every part of life.

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Can’t-Miss Earnings

In addition to these popular releases, earnings season has begun and several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for Meta, Goodyear, Thomson Reuters and The Wendy’s Company.

Catch up on all the latest earnings reports here.

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MyComputerCareer Looks Back on Rewarding 2024 Fueled by Student and Grad Success; Shifting Mindset to Alternative Higher Ed Learning Pathways

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December 23, 2024

Skills training is having a moment

APEX, N.C., Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — There’s an important conversation happening in higher education that is shifting the way students of all ages approach how, and where, they choose to gain knowledge. Do I need a “traditional” university degree to find a career or are there viable alternatives to gain skills and knowledge? While this question and conversation will, and should, continue throughout 2025, skills-training is undoubtedly having a moment.

As more employers move towards dropping degree requirements, more than 70 million skills-warriors without degrees are paying attention. MyComputerCareer, which has specialized in IT-skills training since 2007, saw the impact first-hand as eager students excelled in the classroom and grads made an impact in IT.

In 2024, MyCC celebrated 3892 graduates, including a cohort of nearly 1600 in August that was the school’s largest since November 2022. By comparison there were 2998 graduates in 2023. The school’s live-led, DoD approved Cyber Warrior Program geared to transitioning service members, contributed to this uptick as the program grew more than 200% in 2024.

“My instructor served in the military and had 20+ years of cybersecurity experience, so he wasn’t just teaching me how to pass the exam, he was teaching me how to pass the exam then apply those skills to the real world,” said Air Force veteran and Cyber Warrior Program alumna Jayanna Berry.

How did students like Jaynna and others perform in the classroom? Collectively they earned nearly 6000 IT certifications which help provide the knowledge and skills needed to positively impact potential employers. Speaking of employers, the school’s Career Services team – which works with students and alumni for life – submitted more than 14,000 resumes on their behalf throughout the year.

Beyond student and graduate success, MyCC had a strong year in 2024, reinforcing the college’s position as a leader in the skills-training space. Some milestones and accomplishments included:

Named Top-10 Military Friendly schoolEarned EC-Council’s Circle of Excellence awardHR Team named “Team of the Year” by Merit AwardsFounder Tony Galati tagged as “innovative leader” in education (Forbes)Featured in a 30-minute Lifetime special titled “Operation Career” highlighting the school’s dedication to active and veteran service members.Named Military Friendly employer

“The first, and most important, metric that defines success for MyComputerCareer is positive student outcomes and 2024 provided numerous opportunities to celebrate so many of those accomplishments,” said Tony Galati, Founder and CEO of MyComputerCareer. “Every earned milestone beyond that bucket is very welcomed as it highlights the dedication of our employees to deliver a positive and rewarding experience to so many folks in an effort to change their lives.”

Since opening its doors in 2007, MyComputerCareer has equipped more than 27,000 graduates with the skills and resources needed for success, resulting in alumni working for some of the top tech companies across the country. The school welcomes students with no former experience or training in IT, and graduates come from a broad range of backgrounds – from hospitality to retail to stay-at-home parents.

About MyComputerCareer

MyComputerCareer is an accredited* technical school, with classes online and on-campus, that provides hands-on Information Technology training, certifications and job placement in as little as seven months. Founded in 2007, the school boasts nine campuses in Texas, North Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, and Nellis Air Force Base, with its headquarters in Holly Springs, North Carolina. For more information, call (866) 606-6922 or visit www.mycomputercareer.edu

* Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET)

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Aaron Martin, MyComputerCareer, 1 773.505.4325, aaron.martin@mycomputercareer.edu, www.mycomputercareer.edu

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Crowley Awards Maine Maritime Academy Cadets with Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship

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51 minutes ago

December 23, 2024

Cadets Anna LaDue and Odegaard Fields have been awarded the memorial scholarships for exemplifying the company’s values and intent on pursuing a maritime career.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Cadets Anna LaDue and Odegaard Fields from Maine Maritime Academy have been awarded the Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship. These students were selected based on their performance during the cadet training periods aboard Crowley-operated or -managed ships and their intent to pursue maritime careers.

LaDue, a junior from Canterbury, New Hampshire, is studying marine transportation operations, with a minor in sail training. She has served as the Assistant Officer in Charge for the academy’s Delta Company during the 2024 training year and has achieved the Dean’s List for three consecutive semesters. Outside of her maritime studies, she is involved in the climbing club, singing ensemble, women on the water, environmental action club and her school’s student athletic advisory committee. After training aboard Crowley-managed tanker American Pride in summer 2024, LaDue seeks to sail aboard on tankers upon graduation.

Fields, a junior from New Marlborough, Massachusetts, is pursuing a degree in marine transportation operations. In addition to his studies, Fields is a small vessel handling instructor and terrestrial navigation teaching assistant on the George C. Previll Memorial Inter-Academy Monomoy challenge team. Fields sailed as a cadet with Crowley on the American Pride. Upon graduation, Fields wants to continue sailing as a deck officer on a tanker or offshore wind supply vessel.

The scholarship, which is awarded annually by Crowley, was established in 1994 by the company’s CEO and chairman Thomas B. Crowley Jr. to commemorate and honor Thomas B. Crowley Sr. and his instrumental leadership and accomplishments for the company and maritime industry. Since 1984, Crowley has provided over $3 million dollars in scholarships to more than 1,000 students studying at maritime academies and other select schools in the United States mainland, Puerto Rico and Central America.

About Crowley
Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and -operated maritime, energy and logistics solutions company serving commercial and government sectors with $3.5 billion in annual revenue, over 170 vessels mostly in the Jones Act fleet and approximately 7,000 employees around the world – employing more U.S. mariners than any other company. The Crowley enterprise has invested more than $3.2 billion in maritime transport, which is the backbone of global trade and the global economy. As a global ship owner-operator and services provider with more than 130 years of innovation and a commitment to sustainability, the company serves customers in 36 nations and island territories. Additional information about Crowley, its business units and subsidiaries can be found at http://www.crowley.com. 

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David DeCamp, Crowley, 904-727-4263, David.DeCamp@crowley.com, www.crowley.com

Torey Vogel, Crowley, 904-726-4536, Torey.Vogel@crowley.com, www.crowley.com

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TheLotter: Celebrate Christmas with a Stellar Mega Millions Jackpot!

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51 minutes ago

December 23, 2024

AUSTIN, TX, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – The excitement skyrockets as the Mega Millions jackpot climbs to an estimated $944 million / $429.4 cash option, just in time for Christmas! To date, the popular multijurisdictional lottery has awarded 6 jackpot prizes over $1 billion, and this could grow to become the 7th.

At TheLotter, customers can order tickets for the upcoming Mega Millions draw, featuring such an extraordinary jackpot amount on Christmas Eve, 12/24/2024. TheLotter is the leading lottery ticket courier service, enabling customers across the state to join their favorite lottery draw games at their convenience without leaving home, and win prizes 100% commission-free. Just this week, T.B. from a small community northwest of Houston won $26,000 in the December 20, 2024 Daily 4 Morning draw after securing their entry through TheLotter. The Daily 4 Morning draw is one of the many state lotteries offered on the site. Some take place daily – even multiple times a day – while others are held twice a week.

“As we approach the end of 2024, excitement is at an all-time high with this Mega Millions colossal jackpot grabbing headlines. Adding to the buzz, the game is set to undergo a significant transformation in the coming year, promising even more excitement and chances to win big. With this perfect blend of monumental jackpots and innovative updates, Mega Millions is proving once again why it remains a favorite among lottery customers nationwide.” says Yael Hertz, CEO of TheLotter Group.

Once a customer’s order is confirmed at TheLotter, our agents ensure participation by purchasing tickets from licensed local retailers using the lucky numbers chosen by customers – either manually or via the Quick Pick option. Then, scanned copies, which serve as proof of ownership of these tickets, can be viewed in the customers’ online accounts before the draws take place.

TheLotter’s expanding list of winners who won huge prizes on the site includes Robert Talerico from San Antonio, who hit the $525,000 Texas Two Step jackpot in February 2023, as well as a Dallas customer who won $1 million in a Powerball draw in November 2022.

Lottery games enthusiasts in Texas eager for a chance at massive jackpots can join the excitement seamlessly by setting up an easy and secure account at TheLotter.

For more information about how Texas customers can take their shot at Mega Millions, Powerball and other state lottery draws’ prizes, visit the company’s website at tx.thelotter.com.

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TheLotter offers a lottery courier service enabling residents of Texas to order official Texas lottery tickets from their device, from the comfort of home or on the go.

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