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Apr 16, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Nextdoor Foundation Launches “Dallas Place at the Table Initiative” in Partnership With Dallas Based Neighbor’s Table
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nextdoor Foundation today announced the launch of the Dallas Place at the Table Initiative, a new program in partnership with Neighbor’s Table designed to invest in grassroots organizations building meaningful connections across Dallas neighborhoods. Nextdoor Foundation will provide 10 highly respected, hyper-local organizations in Dallas with a handcrafted Neighbor’s Table – a long, farmhouse-style table and bench set valued at over $2,750 designed to serve as a gather...
Apr 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Peoria Community Unites at 2026 Susan G. Komen® MORE THAN PINK Walk
PEORIA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will bring together breast cancer survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and supporters at the Peoria MORE THAN PINK Walk on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The Peoria community will come together to make sure no one faces breast cancer alone and help advance Komen’s mission to save lives through research, public policy, education and care. This year, Komen aims to raise $250K at the Peor...
Apr 13, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Protests: AHF Blasts Gilead Over Extortionate AIDS Drug Pricing
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protests: AHF Blasts Gilead Over Extortionate AIDS Drug Pricing...
Apr 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
AHF Slams Gilead for Role in Florida AIDS Drug Crisis
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AHF Slams Gilead for Role in Florida AIDS Drug Crisis...
Apr 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Minnesota Community Unites at 2026 Susan G. Komen® Race for the Cure
EAGAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will bring together breast cancer survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and supporters at the Minnesota Race for the Cure on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The Minnesota community will come together to make sure no one faces breast cancer alone and help advance Komen’s mission to save lives through research, public policy, education and care. This year, Komen aims to raise $500,000 at t...
Mar 31, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Impulse Group Condemns SCOTUS Decision Undermining Protections for LGBTQ+ Youth
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Impulse Group Condemns SCOTUS Decision Undermining Protections for LGBTQ+ Youth...
Mar 30, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Upland Second Street Launches Text‑to‑Vote at 2026 America's Newspapers Mega‑Conference
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upland Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: UPLD), a leader in AI-powered knowledge and content management software, today announced the official launch of Upland Second Street’s Text‑to‑Vote, a powerful new audience engagement and revenue‑driving feature. Designed for publishers, media companies, and news organizations, the Text‑to‑Vote capability enables users to boost audience participation, streamline mobile‑first voting experiences, and unlock new advertiser revenue oppo...
Mar 30, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Samsung Biologics Strike: Labor Union Warns of CDMO Supply Chain Risks Following Overwhelming Vote
INCHEON, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Biologics Labor Union secured a strike mandate, warning that governance failures and rigid management pose CDMO supply chain risks....
Mar 27, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Foundation for the Development of Western Syria Warns of Dangerous Escalation Targeting the Christian Community in Syria and Threatening Civil Peace
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Foundation for the Development of Western Syria (the “Foundation”) expresses its strongest condemnation of a series of extremist attacks and coordinated movements witnessed across several Syrian provinces. These developments represent a dangerous escalation that threatens Syria’s social fabric and specifically targets the country’s indigenous Christian community. I. Attack on the City of Al-Suqaylabiyah According to field sources, a coordinated attack was carrie...
Mar 24, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Banding Together to Save Lives: Susan G. Komen® Raises Over $850K at the Second Annual Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure: Trisha Yearwood & Friends
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, hosted the second annual Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure: Trisha Yearwood & Friends, raising $850,000 for breast cancer research, patient care services, and overall awareness of the disease. At The Opry House on Sunday, March 22, 2026, country music icon Trisha Yearwood once again brought together an all-star lineup for an unforgettable evening as meaningful as it was memorable. Bu...
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