Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears at the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 25, 2024. Meta debuted its first pair of augmented reality glasses, devices that show a combined view of the digital and physical worlds, a key step in Zuckerberg's goal of one day offering a hands-free alternative to the smartphone.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told Joe Rogan in a podcast published on Friday that his company was pressured by the Biden administration to remove content on side effects of Covid vaccines. ...

Weather Preparedness and Response - Georgia Power crews are prepared and responding quickly to issues caused by Winter Storm Cora, which brought freezing rain, ice, and several inches of snow to north Georgia [1] - Power interruptions have been minimal as of midday Friday but may increase due to additional ice accumulation, falling trees, or weather-related causes [2] - The company has mobilized resources, including crews from South Georgia and additional personnel from the Southern Company system and Florida, to reinforce efforts where needed [2] Infrastructure and Reliability Investments - Georgia Power has heavily invested in infrastructure improvements, including equipment upgrades and the strategic implementation of Smart Grid technology, to enhance grid resiliency and reliability [3] - Smart Grid technology enables real-time identification and isolation of outages, as well as remote power restoration or rerouting, minimizing the number of affected customers before field repairs begin [3] Customer Safety and Communication Tools - Georgia Power provides safety tips and tools to help customers stay connected and informed during severe winter weather [4][7] - Customers are encouraged to use the free Georgia Power Outage Alert service for personalized notifications, follow the company on social media for updates, and access the Outage & Storm Center for real-time outage information and safety tips [7] - The company also offers a mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go [7] Company Overview - Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), serving 2.7 million customers in 155 of Georgia's 159 counties [6] - The company maintains a diverse generation mix, including nuclear, coal, natural gas, and renewables such as solar, hydroelectric, and wind, to deliver clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy [6] - Georgia Power is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction and is committed to delivering world-class service [8]

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PowerSchool is a cloud-based solutions provider for K-12 schools and school districts. PowerSchool recently confirmed that it suffered from a cybersecurity incident, which may have impacted the personal information of students, parents, and guardians. The information potentially impacted in the data breach includes individuals’ names and addresses, and in some cases, information including Social Security Numbers, information, and grades. Lynch Carpenter, LLP is ...

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PowerSchool is a cloud-based solutions provider for K-12 schools and school districts. PowerSchool recently confirmed that it suffered from a cybersecurity incident, which may have impacted the personal information of students, parents, and guardians. The information potentially impacted in the data breach includes individuals’ names and addresses, and in some cases, information including Social Security Numbers, information, and grades. Lynch Carpenter, LLP is ...

Company Strategy - McDonald's is closing three larger format CosMc's locations and opening two smaller prototype stores in Texas to better test the concept [1][2] - The company is using CosMc's as an entry point into the growing "afternoon beverage pick-me-up occasion" market [3] - McDonald's has rolled out a loyalty program specific to CosMc's to learn more about its customers [5] Product Performance - Savory hash browns are the top-selling food item at CosMc's, followed by McPops [3] - Best-selling drinks include the Island Pick Me Up Punch, Churro Cold Brew Frappe, and Sour Energy Burst [3] - The menu features both McDonald's classics and new items like iced turmeric spiced lattes, tropical spiceade, and pretzel bites [3] Market Context - CosMc's is a small part of McDonald's overall U S footprint, with the company operating over 13,500 U S restaurants [5] - Competitors like Starbucks, Dutch Bros, and Kung Fu Tea have found success with younger consumers through customizable cold drinks [3] Branding - The CosMc's brand name is derived from CosMc, a McDonaldland mascot from the late 1980s and early 1990s [4]

ToplineThe Supreme Court’s signaling it may uphold a ban on TikTok, the wildly popular shortform video social media app, sent shockwaves through the stock market Friday, boosting shares of companies behind rival platforms and hitting hard one key TikTok partner.Protestors stand outside of the Supreme Court on Friday.Getty Images Key FactsThe Supreme Court heard oral arguments Friday in TikTok’s appeal against a law requiring its private Chinese parent company ByteDance to divest its TikTok holdings by or fa ...

Nokia CorporationStock Exchange Release10 January 2025 at 22:30 EET Nokia Corporation: Repurchase of own shares on 10.01.2025 Espoo, Finland – On 10 January 2025 Nokia Corporation (LEI: 549300A0JPRWG1KI7U06) has acquired its own shares (ISIN FI0009000681) as follows: Trading venue (MIC Code)Number of sharesWeighted average price / share, EUR*XHEL872,0934.41CEUX--BATE-<td style="width:200.27px;;text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-b ...

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Roth Capital Partners, LLC (“ROTH”), www.roth.com, announced today the addition of five seasoned professionals to its Sales and Trading team: Todd Trimmer, Nathan Cahill, Ken Hawkins, Matthew Job, and Michael Shea. Todd Trimmer joined ROTH in September 2024 as Managing Director, Head of Trading Recruitment and Strategy, bringing over 30 years of experience in investment banking and broker-dealer businesses. His distinguished career includes ...

According to Pixalate’s December 2024 rankings, independent.co.uk, telegraph.co.uk, and thetimes.co.uk were the top three websites for programmatic ad quality in the United Kingdom; ‘Zen Word®’ (Apple App Store) and ‘Vita Mahjong’ (Google Play Store) ranked No. 1 among mobile apps; SAMSUNG TV (Samsung Smart TV) and Pluto TV (Apple TV & Amazon Fire TV) were among No. 1-ranked CTV appsLondon, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate, a leading global platform for ad fraud protection, privacy, and compliance ...

According to Pixalate’s December 2024 rankings, uol.com.br, imgur.com, and ign.com were the top three websites for programmatic ad quality in Brazil; ‘Subway Surfers’ (Apple App Store) and ‘Space shooter - Galaxy Attack’ (Google Play Store) ranked No. 1 among mobile appsLondon, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate, a leading global platform for ad fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics, has released the December 2024 Publisher Trust Index (PTI) for Brazil. This index evaluates apps across ...