Billboard and storefront ads for cannabis linked to problematic use in teens

Adolescents who frequently see billboard or storefront advertisements for recreational cannabis are more likely to use the drug weekly and to have symptoms of a cannabis use disorder, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

Texas governor bans mandated COVID-19 'vaccine passports'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott used his executive power Tuesday to ban state government and some private entities from requiring COVID-19 "vaccine passports" to access services, in the latest move from a Republican governor pitting public health campaigns against personal freedom and private choices.

Biden makes all adults eligible for a vaccine on April 19

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he's bumping up his deadline by two weeks for states to make all adults in the U.S. eligible for coronavirus vaccines. But even as he expressed optimism about the pace of vaccinations, he warned Americans that the nation is not yet out of the woods when it comes to the pandemic.

Senators press for more on SolarWinds hack after AP report

Key lawmakers said Tuesday they're concerned they've been kept in the dark about what suspected Russian hackers stole from the federal government and they pressed Biden administration officials for more details about the scope of what's known as the SolarWinds hack.

Toshiba to weigh buyout offer from UK fund

Toshiba is considering a buyout offer from a British private equity fund, it said Wednesday, with reports suggesting the deal could be worth about $20 billion.

Samsung Electronics, LG forecast 40% leaps in Q1 operating profits

South Korea's two biggest electronics firms both forecast jumps of around 40 percent in their first-quarter operating profits Wednesday, with coronavirus-driven working from home fuelling global demand for semiconductors and home appliances.

UK starts Moderna jabs as AstraZeneca probed

Britain on Wednesday began rolling out its third coronavirus vaccine, from US company Moderna, as questions mounted over jabs from the country's main supplier, AstraZeneca.

Devart SecureBridge Supports New RAD Studio 10.4.2 and Adds TLS/SSL Server Component

Devart has recently introduced a long-awaited update of SecureBridge v9.5. The new version comes with support for RAD Studio 10.4.2 and two new components for implementing TLS/SSL and TCP/IP servers. [PR.com]

LoyaltyXpert Announced a Loyalty Program for Agro Industries

It has been an immense pleasure to proclaim that LoyaltyXpert is now offering loyalty solutions for the agro industry. The company strives to offer customized loyalty program solutions that help the agro industry's businesses to increase customer retention and profitability. The loyalty solution for the agriculture industry aims at proactive collaboration for B2B where farmers' wholesalers and other channel partners can [PR.com]

"The Auschwitz Volunteer" - Now Available in Japanese

A Japanese edition of "The Auschwitz Volunteer: Beyond Bravery" by Captain Witold Pilecki is now available. Japanese-language rights were acquired by Misuzu Shobo Publishers in Tokyo, from Aquila Polonica Publishing, Los Angeles. Aquila Polonica was represented in the transaction by Eriko Takeuchi of Japan UNI. This new Japanese edition joins the German, Italian, Portuguese, Finnish, complex Chinese (Taiwan), [PR.com]

HotelsByDay Announces Sale of DayAxe to New Management

HotelsByDay, a web app which allows guests to reserve hotel daytime inventory, announces the sale of DayAxe, a company that sells access to hotel amenities such as pool passes, cabanas, spas and fitness rooms, to a new management team that is backed by an angel investor with deep experience in travel and hospitality. “Unfortunately, the pandemic has thrown a big wrench in our strategic planning and HotelsByDay was [PR.com]

69th Annual Maggie Awards® Ceremony Announced - 104 Brands to be Honored on April 23rd Ceremony

The 69th Annual Maggie Awards® team cordially invites the publishing industry to attend the 69th Annual Maggie Awards® Ceremony slated for Thursday, April 23rd, 2021 via Zoom. The live event will reveal Maggie Awards® Winners and Award of Excellence honorees from among 104 finalists for excellence in publishing and digital media. Honorees represent brands across consumer, trade, association, and student [PR.com]

Cutting Videos to be Added to Horse&Rider OnDemand

Winston Hansma joins Horse&Rider OnDemand as the first cutting expert on the platform. [PR.com]

Zeigler Auto Group's New Hot Air Balloon Takes Flight Just in Time for Easter

Zeigler’s new, branded hot air balloon successfully completed its first flight on Sunday, April 4, 2021. The Easter Sunday flight took off at Jamestown Elementary in Hudsonville, Michigan at 6:45p.m. and concluded an hour later in a sod field just north of Hudsonville. The pilot, Derrick Jones, a world-renowned hot air balloonist, is also the general sales manager at Zeigler Maserati-Alfa Romeo-Fiat of Grandville. [PR.com]

Michael Wyckoff Awarded Engel & Völkers Private Office Designation

Wyckoff joins global real estate company’s exclusive group of professionals worldwide. [PR.com]

Adoptions From The Heart Brings Expecting and Birth Parents Together for a “Heart-to-Heart”

Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), a nonprofit open-adoption agency with various locations along the east coast, is launching the Heart-to-Heart Mentoring Program. Heart-to-Heart Mentoring Program connects Birth Parents with Expectant Parents to provide support and guidance to those facing unplanned pregnancies. Birth Parents can provide their first-hand knowledge and experience to help expectant parents process the [PR.com]

Eastern PA Trans Equity Project Condemns Introduction of Fairness in Women’s Sports Act

Eastern PA Trans Equity Project reminds legislators that transgender youth deserve the same opportunities as their cisgender counterparts and that a majority of Pennsylvanians support transgender equality. [PR.com]

Window Treatment Marketing Pros to Host SEO Workshop

The New SEO Formula for Window Treatment and Awning Companies Set for April 15. [PR.com]

Steve Muehler – Investment Banking Expands Its Global Portfolio with Captive Insurance

Steve Muehler, the Managing Member of Steve Muehler – Investment Banking & Steve Muehler – Commercial Insurance, today announced the two firms first joint venture with the launch of its “Global Capital Insurance” products. [PR.com]

New Entity Developer 6.11 Supports EF Core 6, JSON and YAML Serialization

Devart released the new version of Entity Developer. The Czech vendor added support for Entity Framework Core 6.0, greatly improved serialization support, and presented some usability improvements. [PR.com]

Boutique Investment Firm P2 Advisers Acquires Startup Ecosystem Catalyst Innoberator

Bangalore based startup ecosystem player Innoberator has been acquired by P2 advisers. Innoberator was best known for running business model interventions for startups and SME's for the past 5 years. [PR.com]

New Yorker Electronics to Distribute the New APS Neptune Industrial Adapter Desktop Power Supply

New Waterproof Industrial Strength Power Supply from Autec features Power Ratings of 6W, 12W, 18W, 24W, 60W and 72W. [PR.com]

SMC Corporation Celebrates April 27th as National Pneumatics Day

Everyone deserves to breathe clean, fresh air, and promoting sustainable pneumatic automation using clean, dry compressed air, along with regularly scheduled air prep maintenance will not only optimize machine performance, but it will also be steps closer to an eco-friendly production space. [PR.com]

Derek Builders Invites You to "Experience the Derek Difference" - New Brand Identity, Same Service, Standards, and Values

Derek Engineering, Inc., a full-service general contractor specializing in commercial and industrial construction, announced today the launch of a new brand identity and trade name. The Arizona based general contractor, spearheaded by Southwest Region President, Jeff Bateman, will now operate as Derek Engineering, Inc., doing business as Derek Builders. Among the other changes will be its logo, tagline and domain name [PR.com]