Press Releases on September 20, 2018

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. Reports Minimal Impact from Hurricane Florence

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: WHLR) (“Wheeler” or the “Company”), a fully-integrated, self-managed commercial real estate investment company focused on owning and operating …

Bandits cancel Myrtle Beach event following Hurricane Florence

Blooming Prairie MN, Sept. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hurricane Florence and its devastating effect on Virginia and the Carolinas has forced the Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series to cancel its scheduled event at Myrtle Beach Speedway on Sept. 29th. “We’re …

Arms Control and International Security: On the Outcome of Summit Meeting Between President Moon and Chairman Kim

The United States congratulates President Moon Jae-in and Chairman Kim Jong Un on the successful outcome of their summit meeting in Pyongyang. We welcome President Moon and Chairman Kim’s reaffirmation of the Singapore joint statement of complete …

Arms Control and International Security: Nonproliferation Lessons Learned

As delivered: Good day, everyone, and thank you for the kind introduction, Laura. This being the 50th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), it’s a big year for thinking about the NPT and its future. As we …

HHS Awards Over $1 Billion to Combat the Opioid Crisis

This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded over $1 billion in opioid-specific grants to help combat the crisis ravaging our country. The awards support HHS's Five-Point Opioid Strategy, which was launched last year and enhanced …

HHS Deputy Secretary Hargan Announces Collaboration to Accelerate Innovation and Investment in Healthcare

Today, Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan announced the creation of the Deputy Secretary’s Innovation and Investment Summit (DSIIS). The DSIIS will be a yearlong collaboration between healthcare innovation and investment professionals …

Department of Energy Announces $21.6 Million for Computational Chemical Sciences Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $21.6 million in funding for 10 research awards to develop advanced software for the design of new chemicals and chemical processes for energy production and a range of other potential …

Surgeon General Releases Spotlight on Opioids

Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids calls for a cultural shift in the way Americans talk about the opioid crisis and recommends actions that can prevent and treat opioid misuse and promote recovery. The Spotlight – the …

Five Organizations Selected to Boost American-Made Solar Prize

"This competition provides a unique opportunity to reshape American solar manufacturing by creating a pipeline of relevant innovations for years to come," said SunPower Chairman and CEO Tom Werner. "Developing proven experts and strong …

Digital Asset Monetary Network Adds Cybersecurity Blockchain Innovator BitFence To Client List

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Asset Monetary Network, Inc. or “DigitalAMN” (OTCMKTS: DATI), a specialized tech accelerator leveraging the Public Accelerator-Incubator (PAI) model, has added Bitfence, Inc. to its client-company roster …

Edison issues update on InMed Pharmaceuticals (IN)

LONDON, Sept. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InMed continues to make progress on its biosynthesis platform, optimizing the genes that lead E. coli to express the cannabinoids and scaling up the fermentation process, both crucial steps needed to achieve …

Vista Global Acquires XOJET, the Leading On Demand Business Aviation Company in North America With 43 Aircraft, Strengthening Its ...

Vista Global acquires XOJET’s fleet and commercial operations Acquisition of XOJET’s business aviation services reinforces Vista Global’s market position in North America Vista Global’s technology and worldwide reach to expedite growth at XOJET Vista …

Precipio Expands ICE-COLD PCR™ Lung Cancer Mutation Detection Offering

New kit examines most relevant EGFR exons that impact therapeutic decisions for lung cancer patients NEW HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Precipio, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPO), announced today the launch of a new ICEme™ kit using its proprietary, …

Merck Foundation to organize Merck Health Media Training to Break the Stigma around Infertility in Senegal and rest of Africa

Merck Foundation to provide training to media representatives from Senegal Merck Foundation to Call for Application for ‘Merck More than a Mother’ Media Recognition Awards 2018 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck …

Targeted industry consultation on draft ICP guidance for dual-use export controls

Global Built-In PhotoVoltaics (BIPV) Market Revenue & Volume Forecast and Analysis 2018-2027

Dublin, Sept. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "BIPV Market Forecast and Analysis 2018-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides a detailed worldwide BIPV market forecast in ten-year terms in both …

IIROC Trading Halt / Suspension de la negociation par l'OCRCVM - SHRP.P

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following issues have been halted by IIROC / L'OCRCVM a suspendu la negociation des titres suivants: Company / Société : Sherpa II Holdings Corp. TSX-Venture Symbol / Symbole à la …

Balmoral Acquires Four New Nickel-Copper Sulphide Exploration Properties; Lac Rocher Region, Quebec

Adds Third District Scale Nickel Exploration Project Numerous Untested EM Anomalies Provide Near Term Drill Targets VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Balmoral Resources Ltd. (“Balmoral” or the “Company”) (TSX: BAR; OTCQX: …

Conatus Pharmaceuticals to Host Analyst and Investor Symposium on Portal Hypertension

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conatus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:CNAT), a biotechnology company focused on the development of novel medicines to treat liver disease, will host an invitation-only symposium on portal hypertension for …

Integrated Cannabis Company, Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement with Empower Clinics, Inc.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integrated Cannabis Company, Inc. (CSE: ICAN, OTCQB: ICNAF) (“Integrated Cannabis”), is pleased to announce the completion of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to distribute X-SPRAYS™ products …