Convene 2024 Seattle

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has announced that Fetch, a rewards app, has secured $50 million in debt financing from investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Private Credit. The funding is intended to facilitate Fetch's expansion plans as it seeks to broaden its business operations.

Inflammation of the sinuses is one of the key indicators of chronic sinusitis, a condition that affects many Americans. According to Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free, the longer sinus inflammation goes untreated, the more it will affect a patient’s quality of life.

NTIA’s report on AI accountability is a mixed bag. It tells U.S. policymakers to do three things—provide guidance, support, and regulations on AI.

Wells Fargo has entered into a partnership with ICON, an advanced construction technologies company, to support a global architecture competition focused on affordable housing. The Wells Fargo Foundation has pledged $500,000 in grants to Mobile Loaves & Fishes, a non-profit organization based in Austin.

Flying Food Group (FFG), a global airline catering company, actively participates in the International Flight Services Association (IFSA), an organization that annually awards numerous academic scholarships to recipients worldwide. In 2023, FFG helped the IFSA Foundation distribute over 25 scholarships, totaling more than $129,800.

The Federal Register posted for public inspection the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which CISA was required to develop by the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA).

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 28, 2024)—After an early spring surge, the national average for a gallon of gas spent the past week drifting up and down by a fraction of a cent before settling a penny higher at $3.53. But the break may be temporary, as gas pump prices will likely resume a spring increase."Uncertainty of the impact of Ukraine’s targeting of Russia’s oil infrastructure likely spiked oil prices recently," said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. "But those concerns have abated somewhat for now, and gas prices are settling into a pattern similar to last year when the...

CME Group has announced that open interest in copper options has surpassed 200,000 contracts, marking a significant milestone after several consecutive daily records. The top five open-interest Copper option (HX) records have been established.

Students from Thomas Metcalf School recently put their science skills to the test at the State Farm® Technology Research and Innovation Laboratory in Bloomington, IL. They faced the challenge of determining whether their student-built roofs could withstand the State Farm Hail Simulator, a machine designed to replicate the impact of hail. Doug Dewey, Senior Research Analyst at State Farm, expressed his gratitude for working with the students and commended their passion for physics and science.Laurel Straub, Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Research at State Farm,...

A recent study conducted by the Nationwide Retirement Institute® (NRI) has shed light on the retirement concerns faced by women in the workplace. According to the research, one in four women feel they’re “on the wrong track” for retirement, compared to 15% of men. The study also found that 41% of women hold a negative or neutral outlook on their retirement planning, in contrast to just 29% of men.Cathy Marasco, leader of Protected Retirement for Nationwide Retirement Solutions, highlighted the challenges faced by women in retirement planning, stating, “Women are actively...

Medfluence Advisors was honored with a 2023 gold Viddy Award for their video series "The Pronunciation." Garnering over 7.2 million views on YouTube, this campaign exemplifies the company's forward-thinking strategy in healthcare marketing.

Free suite of resources informs and inspires users to overcome confidence gap

Five hotels and one restaurant have recently been added to AAA's prestigious Four Diamonds list, signifying excellence in cleanliness, comfort, cuisine, and consistency. Among the new additions are the Paradox Hotel and the AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, as well as the Luminary Hotel & Co. in Fort Myers, Florida. Additionally, the Aguascalientes Marriott Hotel in Mexico and the Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico have also earned the Four Diamond designation.Mixtli, a restaurant in San Antonio, Texas, has also...

New Cisco Devices bring seamless collaboration to every corner of the office, providing customers with increased choice and flexibility in how they work.

New release delivers 12 JDK Enhancement Proposals to improve the Java language and enhance the development platform’s performance, stability, and security ; JavaOne returns to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2025

The use of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) has been on the rise in U.S. farms, proving essential for various tasks such as inspecting crops and livestock and transporting supplies. This surge in popularity is mirrored by the powersports industry's growth, with expectations to almost double in market value to $69 billion over the next decade.However, along with the increased utilization of these vehicles comes a heightened level of risk. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 700 deaths and 100,000 injuries treated in...

The Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted comments to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Artificial Intelligence on how to understand the benefits of open-source development models in artificial intelligence.

In the world of AI, the GPU is king. Foundry makes this scarce computing resource more widely available at a lower cost and greater reliability.

Puget Sound Kidney Centers has selected Nationwide Retirement Solutions to provide recordkeeping and education services for its 403(b) deferred retirement contribution plans, which boast over $25 million in assets under management and around 440 plan participants.“Our highest priority when choosing a new retirement services provider was ensuring that our employees have an excellent experience,” said Tom DeBord, President & CEO for Puget Sound Kidney Centers.In addition to recordkeeping and administrative services, Nationwide will offer participants holistic financial...