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–News Direct– Three days into its existence, $ROCKY, the latest meme coin to hit the Base blockchain, has surged to a remarkable $20.6 million market cap in a predominantly red market. Launched quietly on a Saturday by MetaWins founder, Skel, the rise of $ROCKY has achieved growth without the benefit of prior hype or a pre-sale event. Surprisingly, even the internal MetaWin team was unaware of the launch, waking up to the news only as it began trending among users in the Arena Discord. Skel promptly rallied a task force from MetaWins 80-strong team to devise a robust strategy for $ROCKYs future. Enhancements have been rapid and impactful, with the team securing a partnership with a renowned Hollywood art studio to bolster their social media campaigns, integrating $ROCKY into MetaWins plat...

–News Direct– David Harrington, President and Chief Executive Officer of Centre for Neuro Skills, with the 2024 American Heart Association Group Stroke Hero award American Heart Association (AHA) awarded Centre for Neuro Skills, a leading brain injury and rehabilitation provider, with the Group Stroke Heroes award. The group hero award recognizes a group committed to educating, inspiring, and bringing awareness to stroke. CNS was selected among other stroke support groups, stroke teams, families, private associations, medical facilities and more. CNS mission is to provide quality post-acute neurorehabilitation to stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors, helping them to regain their independence. Its group of physicians, researchers, clinicians, and therapists deliver innovative therap...

(via TheNewswire) May 1, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta – TheNewswire – Vencanna Ventures Inc. (the “Company” or “Vencanna“) (CSE:VENI and OTCQB:TPPRF) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of The Cannavative Group (“Cannavative”). The acquisition of Cannavative, coupled with our ongoing developments in New Jersey, positions Vencanna’s shareholders opportunities in the U.S. cannabis market. The landscape of the U.S. cannabis market, including cannabis reform, has been evolving. On August 29, 2023, Human Health Services (“HHS“) forwarded a letter to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (the “DEA“) recommending the reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This proposed change would eliminate the application of IRC 280E, a tax prov...

–News Direct– NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) recently concluded its 2024 Institute and Expo (I&E), April 22-24, in San Antonio, TX where 2100+ fleet and mobility professionals from around the globe convened to network, learn and explore the latest products and services from industry suppliers. I&E welcomed attendees from 46 states, 6 Canadian provinces and 16 countries, representing all sectors of the fleet industry including corporate, government, law enforcement, education, utility, and more. During the opening session on Monday, NAFA Board President Mikel Camnetar, CAFM, kicked off the event with an update on the associations initiatives. The session also featured fleet professionals who achieved their Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) designation. &...

–News Direct– TOWER CAPITAL GROUP, market maker of Generational Health, defines the trillion dollar category as pivotal to evolutionary capacity, country competitiveness, and global health. In a recent publication TOWER reveals that a critical lever for Generational Health is Womens Health. TOWER states that funding womens health innovation is a requirement for Generational Health and has committed to support this effort at a global scale. In demonstration of this commitment, TOWER expands its relationship with the Centre for Health and Healthcare at The World Economic Forum, and is the lead champion and sponsor of a first-in-kind global womens health investment consortium. The Consortium, Global Womens Health Responsible Investment Consortium is designed to serve the global need for in...

–News Direct– For its dedication to humanitarian service and championing health and human rights to end AIDS, the Stephen Lewis Foundation will be presented with the 2024 Lions Humanitarian Award during the 106th Lions Clubs International Convention this June. Stephen Lewis Foundation co-founder Ilana Landsberg-Lewis will accept the award. The Stephen Lewis Foundation partners with community-led organizations that empower women and girls, grandmothers, orphaned and vulnerable children, LGBTIQ communities and people living with HIV. It delivers funds directly to these organizations who are at the forefront of responses to the HIV epidemic in 14 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. "Working with, and learning from, African women leaders of grassroots organizations at the frontlin...

–News Direct– New York, May 1st, 2024 – (PlatoAI via 500NewsWire) — In a world often colored by political machinations and self-serving motivations, Representative Wilbert T. Lee emerges as a luminary of integrity and sincere dedication to the well-being of the Filipino population. His formidable first term in politics is decorated with a multitude of profoundly significant legislative accomplishments, with standout examples being the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act and the New Agrarian Emancipation Act – both indicative of his commitment to catalyzing economic progress and amplifying local communities' agency. Before stepping foot into the realm of politics, Lee was renowned for his monumental business empire. As the chief executive officer of one of the largest compan...

–News Direct– Strip Tinning Holdings PLC (AIM:STG) executive chairman Adam Robson joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with an overview of the company and highlights of its 2023 financial year. Founded in Birmingham 50 years ago, Strip Tinning originally manufactured copper strips for automotive demisters. Over time, it evolved into a specialist producer of connectors used in car glazing systems, integrating electronics like aerials and radar within automotive glass. Recently, the company expanded into the Battery Technologies division, targeting the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market with specialised connectors for battery packs, marking a significant diversification of its product offerings. Robson highlighted 2023 as a pivotal year, featuring robust commercial progress with...

–News Direct– Giyani Metals Corp (TSX-V:EMM, OTC:CATPF) CEO Danny Keating joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with news that the company is pushing quickly ahead with its flagship high-purity K. Hill manganese project in Botswana and the construction of a demonstration plant in Johannesburg. The company has drawn down the first $5.7 million of a $16 million convertible loan facility secured from South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). In total, Keating said the company has completed a $26 million funding round, minimising shareholder dilution by combining equity and debt financing strategies. This funding supports the construction of the demonstration plant, which will play a crucial role in establishing credibility with potential customers through the pro...

–News Direct– Genius Group Limited (NYSE-A:GNS) CEO Roger Hamilton discusses the company's innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Genius Group, an edtech firm, is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence to enhance lifelong learning. It boasts a platform supporting 6 million users ranging from children to adults in need of reskilling. The company's unique AI, "Genie," provides personalized learning pathways by initially assessing users' passions and guiding them accordingly. Recently, Genius Group expanded its AI capabilities by introducing multiple AI avatars of historical figures, such as Alan Turing, who has been named the Chief AI Officer. These AIs adopt the charact...