News by subject: NAT

Tiger Pistol, the only social advertising platform that delivers local activation at global scale, has partnered with JOANN, the nation's largest specialty retailer of crafts and fabrics, to amplify the promotion of its "Make to Give" handmade mask...

The coronavirus pandemic has spotlighted a fundamental flaw with the American employment ecosystem: worker health benefits in the U.S are typically tied to one's employer, and with close to 15% of Americans out of a job, millions have lost their...

The PHL COVID-19 Fund announced today that it will be accepting new grant applications for a three-day period beginning on Wednesday, June 10. Nonprofits with specific needs pertaining to their transitions to recovery will be eligible to apply for a...

It may come as no surprise to many that 2020 has been heavy with natural disasters. At the end of April, the year 2020 was already ranked No. 2 for most disasters, with peak hurricane and wildfire season yet to come. However, some states are more at...

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today shared an intention to continue their August race with a revised, 'Made for TV Streaming' model. With a new format that limits the gathering of...

As non-essential businesses start to reopen around the country, hopes of normalcy are on the forefront of people's minds. The stresses of COVID-19 have tested people around the world as millions were confined to their homes for months. Doctors have...

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today announced the recipients of its annual FORTIFIED Volume and Pioneer Awards, recognizing companies across the country who answer the call to build stronger. These organizations and...

On June 2, Cornell University's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering issued its report "Performance Evaluation of Aqua-Pipe under Earthquake-Induced Ground Deformation", which details technical findings confirming that SANEXEN Environmental...

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage to residents who stand to be impacted by Tropical Storm Cristobal ? expected to make landfall on Sunday....

When the world was hit with the COVID-19 crisis, the panic buying at the local grocery store highlighted how unprepared Americans are when it comes to food, water, and essentials. Now that we're entering Hurricane season, it's doubly important to...

As Florida residents brace for hurricane season, SB Tree Service has confirmed ongoing hurricane mitigation and removal services for the homes and businesses of Volusia and Flagler counties. As a leading name in full-spectrum tree care and property...

Hill Physicians Medical Group, California's largest independent physician association, has announced its financial results for the 2019 calendar year. The company's just-released financial statements report record revenues of $552 million....

Today, FloodPrice.com launched as a new digital flood insurance agency designed to provide consumers with convenient, cost-effective access to private flood insurance. The user-friendly platform offers homeowners and business owners a much-needed...

Eleva, a manufacturer of superior biologics, is exploring the potential of one of its drug candidates for first-in-line therapy of COVID-19. The compound, factor H, is part of the complement system, which is believed to affect the severity of the...

Eleva, a manufacturer of superior biologics, is exploring the potential of one of its drug candidates for first-in-line therapy of COVID-19. The compound, factor H, is part of the complement system, which is believed to affect the severity of the...

June marks the official beginning of Hurricane Season and experts predict an overly active season for places like Florida. That's why Florida's own online insurance leader Nsure.com, http://www.nsure.com, is helping to provide useful tips so...

After a mandatory corona break of several weeks, sports facilities and fitness studios in Germany are reopening. Operators have to comply with numerous hygiene regulations to minimize infection risks for customers and employees. This is why German...

Neptune Flood, the first AI driven flood insurance company to provide fast, easy and better flood insurance, is partnering with leading Northeastern auto and home insurance provider Plymouth Rock Assurance to offer flood insurance coverage through...

Rapyd, a global Fintech as a Service company, today announced the launch of a single, "full-stack," payment solution in the United Kingdom allowing businesses locally and globally to access every major local payment method ? such as cash, bank...

Sun King Diamonds and Tecknomonster will auction their first-ever luxury diamond-coated watch case online on June 1, 2020. The proceeds will be donated to the CESVI Corona Virus Emergency Fund in aid of the hospital in Bergamo and elderly people in...

The spring flooding in Fort McMurray, Alberta, caused over $228 million in insured damage, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). The majority of the insured damage relates to commercial property, with the remaining losses...

The 2020 hurricane season is officially here. Policyholders should review their insurance policies to ensure they are covered in the event of hurricane damage.   ...

With the start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season this week, C Spire is reminding consumers that they can receive free, location-based notifications on capable mobile phones under a national public safety warning system designed to alert consumers...

As the 2020 hurricane and wildfire seasons begin, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) reminds customers to prepare now for storms, wildfires, and other emergencies that could cause power outages. Proactively taking simple steps to get ready now can...

Forecasters anticipate that this year's hurricane season, which starts June 1, will be above average. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) wants to make sure everyone is prepared to evacuate if they are in the path of a...

Namely, the leading HR platform for mid-sized companies, today confirmed its Section 139 payments functionality. Section 139 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code allows employers to make certain qualified disaster relief payments to employees that are...

June marks the beginning of hurricane season. While anticipated higher-than-normal storm activity is always a cause for concern, this year, state officials and insurance providers are potentially facing a unique set of challenges in managing claims...

A regional task force of Greater Omaha business leaders are rolling out "THRIVE 2020," a phased plan for economic recovery. The plan comes in response to the COVID-19 crisis, from a region that represents more than 50 percent of Nebraska's economy....

C Spire's bolstered network and highly-trained staff is ready to respond to emergencies and widespread natural disasters if they occur this summer during the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season....

Georgia Power remains committed to providing its 2.6 million customers safe and reliable service, while offering important safety tips and storm resources as the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season arrives amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The official start of...

The Fukushima Prefectural Government has released "The Challenges of Fukushima 2020," a promotional video on the region, on its official YouTube channel "PrefFukushima" as this year marks a milestone, the 10th anniversary of the March 2011 Great East...

During last night a fire occurred in the building for primary crushing in Boliden's mine Kevitsa, located in Finnish Lappland. No person were injured and the extinguishing work are now completed. The damages are extensive and investigations are...

Vizzion, the world's largest traffic camera data aggregator, has released a report outlining how camera feeds are an ideal way of detecting and validating hazardous weather-related road conditions. Some of the most potentially dangerous factors for...

The PHL COVID-19 Fund is proud to announce PHLove, the variety show held on May 21 that featured performances and appearances from regional celebrities, raised over $1.5 million in support of the Fund. Presented by the Middleton Family, the PHLove...

Brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, pending home sales decreased in April, making two straight months of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Every major region experienced a drop in month-over-month contract activity and...

International experts treating COVID-19 patients have concluded that hemodynamic optimization plays a major role in the management of the complex interaction of respiratory and cardiovascular factors. CNSystems, a global market-leader for noninvasive...

International experts treating COVID-19 patients have concluded that hemodynamic optimization plays a major role in the management of the complex interaction of respiratory and cardiovascular factors. CNSystems, a global market-leader for noninvasive...

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents affected by the heavy rains and extreme winds associated with Tropical Storm Bertha....

New data released today by the Larry Green Center, in collaboration with 3rd Conversation and the Primary Care Collaborative (PCC), and shows Americans report feeling 'panicked, upset, or heartbroken' at the prospect of losing their primary care...

As hurricane season approaches, Motorola Solutions is helping public safety agencies prepare for what experts predict could be a particularly severe year of storms. High winds, flooding and evacuations bring unique challenges, and effective...

Around the world the typical government response to combat the COVID-19 pandemic has been social distancing measures with connected state mandated non-essential business closures. And the trade off in terms of costs, for economic output, and...

Outcome Health today announced the OH Virtual Waiting Roomtm, ushering the Point of Care sector into telemedicine with an empathetic, unique patient experience whenever and wherever patients are meeting with their physicians. The OH Virtual Waiting...

Weather experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict an above-normal 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins June 1....

- Picture is available at AP Images (http://www.apimages.com) - In the course of the Corona pandemic, the hospitality industry has come under increased scrutiny by public authorities. Incidents such as the Covid-19 outbreak in the Austrian town of...

Huntington today announced it is contributing $150,000 through The Huntington Foundation to community organizations in the Great Lakes Bay Region to help provide residents with critical basic needs for food and shelter during this emergency....

DuPont today announced a $100,000 donation to support the Midland community in its relief and recovery efforts associated with the recent historic flooding. The donation will be split evenly between the Midland Flood Relief Fund and Rise Together...

Media representatives are advised that Bob Robichaud, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with the Canadian Hurricane Centre, will discuss the general outlook for the upcoming hurricane season and the steps Canadians can take to be prepared. Given the...

"I was at a barbecue and thought there should be a way to protect the griller's face from the intense heat," said an inventor, from Brooklyn, N.Y., "so I invented the GRILL SHIELD."...

C Spire Business has introduced a suite of collaboration and remote working tools for businesses of all sizes from Microsoft 365 that offer a wide range of industry-leading email, file sharing, video chat and related applications across all devices....

Media representatives are advised that Bob Robichaud, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with the Canadian Hurricane Centre, will discuss the general outlook for the upcoming hurricane season and the steps Canadians can take to be prepared. Given the...