–News Direct– Lions International leaders met with members of Congress as part of Lions Day on Capitol Hill. The event was designed to raise awareness of Lions Clubs International and the contributions Lions are making in communities throughout the United States and around the globe. There are more than 260,000 Lions across the United States that are changing the world every day by serving local and global communities where its needed most, said Lions International President Dr. Patti Hill. Lions

–News Direct– Kapiolani Community College and the Culinary Institute of the Pacific today announced a collaboration with The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), the worlds premier culinary college, on a new workforce and professional development program. The program, designed for both professional chefs and people aspiring to join the foodservice and hospitality workforce, will offer in-depth, weeklong courses highlighting the cuisines of the Pacific Rim, Asia, Latin America, along with other global, plant-forward cuisines, contemporary garde manger, and more. Phase

–News Direct– TruChoice Financial Group, LLC (TruChoice), one of the largest distributors of insurance products in the financial services industry, has become Great Place To Work-Certified for the second year in a row. We are absolutely thrilled to once again become Great Place To Work-Certified. At TruChoice, employees are the heart and soul of our organization, and their experience is our top priority, said Scott Wheeler, Chief Marketing Officer of TruChoice. This recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication

–News Direct– Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. (OTC: FGCO), a leading provider of innovative financial services solutions, is excited to welcome Kaili Winters back to Financial Gravity as our Chief Compliance Officer and Strategy Implementation Lead Kaili Winters brings a wealth of experience in the financial services industry to Financial Gravity. She specializes in helping ensure regulatory adherence and risk management. Kaili navigates complex regulatory landscapes with precision, helping ensure that her firm and clients remain compliant with ever-evolving regulations. She

–News Direct– The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) continues its pattern of lining the pockets of top executives while slashing the pay for line-level union workers nationwide. While top BOP executives, administrators, and wardens enjoy significant bonuses, line-level public safety union workers continue to bear the brunt of indiscriminate pay cuts and slashed retention pay programs. At FCI Thomson (IL), line-level workers were informed just before Christmas 2023 that their 25% retention pay would be slashed. Meanwhile failed wardens and other

–News Direct– PathAI, a global leader in AI-powered pathology, today announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud at Bio-IT World Conference & Expo to help biopharma companies and anatomic pathology (AP) labs accelerate the adoption of AI and digital pathology. PathAIs AISight1 Intelligent Image Management System (IMS) is an AI-native IMS that seamlessly blends PathAI and third-party algorithms into a single laboratory workflow and image analysis platform, providing researchers and pathologists direct access to powerful biomarker quantification tools that have

–News Direct– In the landscape of cryptocurrency, few sectors have garnered as much attention and investment as Bitcoin mining. As Bitcoin prices oscillate and the market adapts to regulatory changes and technological advancements, investors are increasingly looking to capitalize on opportunities within this dynamic sector. Following a period of consolidation driven by regulatory uncertainties and macroeconomic factors, the cryptocurrency market has witnessed a resurgence in recent times. The approval of spot-priced Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC signaled a maturing market,

–News Direct– Kevel has become certified as a Most Loved Workplace backed by the research and analysis of Best Practice Institute (BPI). Most Loved Workplace (MLW) validation provides the most comprehensive look at workplace sentiment for organizations today. Kevels driving philosophy regarding the management of our people is that, we are all adults. We lead with respect, positive intent and transparency, and we actively live our values as the backbone of our regular decision making at all levels of the

–News Direct– Source: Freepik Copper just hit its highest level in 14 months, exceeding $9,300 per ton, driven by mounting supply risks and hopes for a global economic recovery.1 This rally, which began in early February, was bolstered after Fed Chair Jerome Powell pumped the brakes on potential rate cuts.2 At the same time, setbacks at key mining operations have forced smelters to pay unprecedentedly high prices for raw ore. In turn, Chinas biggest copper smelters, which are responsible for

–News Direct– By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga Braces are often a coming-of-age experience for many young children and potentially simultaneously a financial burden for their parents. In todays market, the average cost of metal braces, which are the cheapest option available, is $3,000 to $7,000. However, these ranges can go up to around $10,000 if there is more extensive work needed or a preference for ceramic or lingual braces. Summertime is often the preferred time for children and parents alike to