Justice Department launches sweeping reforms to curb suicides in federal custody
Washington, DC – The Justice Department announced a slate of more than 50 new measures Friday aimed at reducing suicides among adults held in federal custody, unveiling one of the most extensive…
Rivian launches leasing for R1T electric pickup truck in some US states
(Reuters) – Rivian Automotive on Monday announced the launch of leasing for its R1T electric pickup truck for customers in select U.S. states. The option, which has been made available in states…
China launches social security fund-backed $707 million investment fund in Shanghai
BEIJING (Reuters) – An investment fund backed by China’s National Social Security Fund was launched in Shanghai, with a size of 5.1 billion yuan ($707.24 million) for its first phase, the financial…
Massachusetts Launches Initiative to Combat Hate Crimes
BOSTON, MA — The Healey-Driscoll Administration unveiled a comprehensive initiative to address hate crimes across Massachusetts. This effort includes the formation of the Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team (HART) by the…
Explainer-Why North Korea’s satellite launches draw condemnation
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea appears to be preparing for its third attempt this year at launching a reconnaissance satellite, a move that may prove as controversial as the nuclear-armed country’s weapons…
Malaysia’s Maybank launches Islamic wealth management hub in Singapore
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Malaysia’s biggest lender by assets, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), launched an Islamic wealth management regional offshore hub in Singapore on Monday. “We have chosen Singapore as our offshore hub…
New Jersey Launches AI Policy for State Employees
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy announced a new policy for State employees on the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in public services. This follows his creation of an Artificial…
Russian drone attack hits Ukraine infrastructure, causes power outage
By Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) -Russian drones hit infrastructure facilities in Ukraine in an overnight assault that caused power outages in more than 400 towns and villages in the south, southeast, and…
Monmouth County SPCA Launches Half-Off Cat Adoption Event
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The Monmouth County SPCA has announced a special promotion, offering half off adoption fees for cats. This initiative aims to find loving homes for the shelter’s feline residents.…
Meta launches AI-based video editing tools
(Reuters) – Meta Platforms on Thursday launched two new AI-based features for video editing that could be used for posting to Instagram or Facebook. The first is called Emu Video and it…
Baltimore Mayor Scott Launches Plan Aimed at Stopping Car Thefts
BALTIMORE, MD. – In response to a significant rise in auto thefts, particularly of Kia and Hyundai models, Baltimore City has unveiled a comprehensive strategy. This approach, spearheaded by Mayor Brandon M.…
New York City Launches Plan to Tackle Rampant Retail Theft
NEW YORK – Mayor Eric Adams announced the creation of a task force focused on addressing retail theft in New York City. The initiative, led by Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip…
Paterson Launches Prosecutor-Led Diversion Program for Substance Use
PATERSON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi, announced the launch of the Opt for Help…
Global X launches options ETF for volatile emerging markets
By Bansari Mayur Kamdar (Reuters) – An exchange-traded fund (ETF) that started trading on Thursday allows investors to leverage the higher volatility in emerging market equities by selling options. The recently launched…
New Jersey Launches Next-of-Kin Registry for Emergency Situations
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey has introduced a Next-of-Kin Registry, a new system aimed at assisting residents in emergencies involving vehicle crashes. The registry, managed by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission,…
New Jersey-Based Lawfare Project Launches Legal War Room in Response to Antisemitism Surge
NEW YORK, NY – The Lawfare Project, an organization committed to legal advocacy for the Jewish community, has announced the establishment of a Legal War Room to combat antisemitism through strategic litigation.…
China firm launches stock indices to tap into rush for safe-haven gold
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s biggest index provider launched on Wednesday two gold-linked stock indices to cash in on surging demand for exposure to the safe-haven metal amid a slump in the local…
Elon Musk’s X launches two new premium subscription plans
(Reuters) – Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, rolled out two new subscription plans on Friday, including a Premium+ tier for users willing to pay for an ad-free…
Goldman Sachs Asset Management launches new defined outcome ETFs
By Suzanne McGee (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has launched a pair of defined outcome exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a group of products that use options strategies to offer upside exposure…
Harvard Launches Task Force To Support Students Named For Backing Hamas
Harvard Launches Task Force To Support Students Named For Backing Hamas Brandon Poulter on October 25, 2023 Harvard University is establishing a task force to support students who were named for allegedly…
ESG fund closures in US outpace launches for first time since 2020 – Morningstar
By Isla Binnie NEW YORK (Reuters) – Money managers in the United States have closed funds with sustainability mandates faster than they opened new ones over the past three months as investor…
Starbucks launches smaller cup size in China as competition grows
By Sophie Yu and Brenda Goh BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. coffee chain Starbucks has rolled out a new smaller cup size in China, its second largest market, in an aim to attract…
Iran Warns It Will Intervene If Israel Launches Ground Assault In Gaza: REPORT
Iran Warns It Will Intervene If Israel Launches Ground Assault In Gaza: REPORT Jake Smith on October 14, 2023 Iran warned on Saturday that it will intervene in the Israel-Hamas conflict if…
Asset managers boost ETF assets via active fund launches, conversions
By Suzanne McGee (Reuters) – Large, established asset managers that have been slow to cash in on investor demand for exchange-traded funds are now trying to grab a slice of the market…
Progressive Student Group Launches ‘Week Of Action’ In Support Of Palestinians
Progressive Student Group Launches ‘Week Of Action’ In Support Of Palestinians Brandon Poulter on October 9, 2023 A progressive student group announced a “week of action” in support of Palestinians Monday after…
Spain’s PLD Space launches private rocket in milestone for Europe
By Graham Keeley and Tim Hepher MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish company PLD Space launched its recoverable Miura-1 rocket early on Saturday from a site in southwest Spain, carrying out Europe’s first fully private…
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