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–News Direct– The American Paper Plate Coalition (APPC), representing the majority of American paper plate production, today petitioned the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to investigate unfairly priced and subsidized paper plate imports from China, Thailand, and Vietnam. The antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions detail unfair trade practices to sell paper plates at less than fair value and allege dumping margins up to 279%, as well as numerous subsidies. The petitions detail the injury suffered by the U.S. industry and its workers, and request relief in the form of special duties on all associated imports to offset unfair pricing and unfair subsidies. Imports from these countries have used dumped prices and su...

–News Direct– January 25, 2024 Ever since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in the fall of 2022, generative AI (GenAI) solutions have continued to disrupt industries with their surprising and never-before-seen features. Many of the generative AI solutions we hear about today are based on large language models (LLM), which allow them to successfully communicate with end users. Every such model has to be pre-trained on vast amounts of data and then fine-tuned using a variety of different methods. As were approaching the end of January, lets look at the list of the most noteworthy of these models and explore the generative AI solutions they power. Compiled by the AIport newsletter team, this list is by no means exhaustive, but it is a review of what we believe are the LLM-based generative AI s...

Lackey Clinic in Yorktown, VA, received the esteemed Community Impact Award at the Retail Alliance’s 16th Annual Retailer of the Year Awards. Yorktown, Virginia Jan 25, 2024 (Issuewire.com) – In a resounding acknowledgment of its impactful contributions, the Lackey Clinic clinched the prestigious Community Impact Award at the Retail Alliance’s 16th Annual Retailer of the Year Awards. The Retail Alliance, an influential advocate providing support and education to retailers across the region, bestowed this honor on Lackey Clinic for its unwavering commitment to community welfare. This recognition takes on added significance in Hampton Roads, encompassing Williamsburg, Yorktown, Poquoson, Newport News, and Hampton, where numerous retailers grapple with the challenge of affording healthcar...

–News Direct– If you are longing for a tropical getaway, the U.S. Virgin Islands is home to some of the world's most stunning beaches and luxurious resorts. Recently, the U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism, Joseph Boschulte conducted a satellite media tour to share tips on how to best experience the U.S. Virgin Islands. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/K3EZnYGhDX4 Discover the innovation, cultural richness, and breathtaking landscapes that make the US Virgin Islands a unique and unforgettable destination. About 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands comprise a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The three main islands are St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas, where the capital of Charlo...

–News Direct– IMA Financial Group and Vouch, leaders in insurance for technology, life sciences and web3, have today announced the formation of a strategic alliance, merging IMA's brokerage expertise with Vouch's innovative coverage. The alliance disrupts the landscape for innovative tech companies underserved by legacy insurance products. Until now, Vouch has operated exclusively as a managing general agent (MGA), distinguished by its proprietary coverages and direct-to-startup distribution model. IMA is its first retail brokerage partner. To merge its expertise with Vouchs proprietary insurance products, IMA launched IMA Next.Gen, a new program offering specialized insurance products crafted for venture-backed startups in technology, life sciences and web3. This progra...

Dubai, UAE – The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with anticipation as CratD2C takes centre stage with its groundbreaking Initial Coin Offering (ICO). In a rapidly evolving blockchain landscape, CratD2C emerges as a game-changer, poised to reshape industries and redefine the very essence of decentralized technologies. From its innovative architecture to its versatile ecosystem. What sets CratD2C apart and makes it shine in the fiercely competitive realm of blockchain? Let’s embark on a journey through the multifaceted CratD2C ecosystem to uncover its exceptional offerings. A Paradigm Shift in Blockchain Technology At the core of CratD2C lies its innovative Layer-1 blockchain architecture, optimized for exceptional scalability and efficiency. With transaction finality times as rapid as 0...

Los Angeles, California Jan 25, 2024 (Issuewire.com) – Jury selection in the Rebecca Grossman murder trial began this week, and court proceedings are expected to last more than a month. Grossman was involved in a fatal car crash in Westlake Village, CA in 2020 in which two children were killed. Grossman’s blood alcohol content tested below the .08 legal limit, and she is not charged with DUI, but the prosecutor continues to cite a California law typically applied to drunk drivers as justification for murder charges. As a result of the 1981 California Supreme Court Case, “People v. Watson,” prosecutors can file murder charges after a fatal DUI crash. Prosecutors’ application of Watson in the Rebecca Grossman case is controversial because she is not charged with DUI and she has never bee...

–News Direct– Kingham Dalton Wilson, Ltd. (KDW), a renowned leader in the construction industry specializing in design-build industrial and commercial construction, has announced it will expand its executive leadership team to support a growing range of projects. The design-build firm will add two longtime team members to its C-suite. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Jay Kingham, who joined KDW in 2006, will serve as President, a role formerly held by Keith Dalton, who will remain Chief Executive Officer. Eighteen-year veteran Rolf Scheffler has been named to the new role of Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Kingham was KDW Principal and Construction Manager, while Scheffler served as Director of Special Projects. Clients rely on us as a single-source solution that excels in every stage of a c...

–News Direct– By Meg Flippin, Benzinga The lithium-ion battery market seems to be heating up, thrusting phosphate into the spotlight as companies turn to LFPs to power the cars and homes of the future. One company that could potentially benefit from the trend is Arianne Phosphate Inc. (OTCMKTS: DRRSF), the Quebec owner of the worlds largest greenfield phosphate rock project. Arianne reports that it had a very strong year. The company shares that it has hit multiple milestones in 2023 that position it to handle what is expected to be an influx of demand driven by electric vehicles and battery storage systems. EV Battery Production Shifts Focus For years, North American EV makers relied on lithium-ion batteries made of lithium, cobalt and nickel to power a greener tomorrow. But cobalt an...

–News Direct– By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga After a tough year for the cryptocurrency market, after much anticipation the U.S. securities regulator approved the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to track Bitcoin. This is a big move in the direction of institutionalizing cryptocurrencies as an asset class, one that can offer investors exposure to Bitcoin without directly holding it. One analyst shared that these ETFs could draw $50-$100 billion in 2024 alone. Companies in the space are seeing this as a major win for cryptocurrency, including ESE Entertainment (OTCQX: ENTEF) (TSXV: ESE), a leading global technology company that operates primarily in the gaming and esports industry. In the gaming industry, ESE provides crucial technology solutions to video game developers, publish...