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More than 1,300 Students to Participate in WGU’s Winter Virtual Commencement on Saturday
February 18, 2021 GMT
SALT LAKE CITY (BUSINESS WIRE) Feb 18, 2021
This weekend, Western Governors University (WGU) will highlight the work and dedication of more than 1,300 new graduates who have earned their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. They have persevered to complete their degrees while facing the uncertainties brought on by the global pandemic and economic disruption. Instead of walking across a traditional stage, the new alumni will showcase their diplomas and wave to their friends and family in videos they’ve submitted for the commencement. At least 7,500 loved ones are expected to join the livestream for the virtual event.
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Ms. Opal Lee to Return to Washington For Black History Month, Reveals Steps Needed to Make .
Unity UnlimitedFebruary 18, 2021 GMT
Ms. Opal Lee
Ms. Opal Lee
WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Today Unity Unlimited announces that to mark the culmination of Black History Month and highlight the importance of making Juneteenth a national holiday in 2021, social impact leader and ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ Ms. Opal Lee is launching her Juneteenth: A Road to Unity campaign by hosting a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington on Thursday, February 25.
HONG KONG — Hong Kong is reducing social distancing rules following a sharp drop in new coronavirus cases, including restarting indoor dining and reopening gyms.
HONG KONG — Hong Kong is reducing social distancing rules following a sharp drop in new coronavirus cases, including restarting indoor dining and reopening gyms.
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Pinduoduo offers uninterrupted grocery services and deliveries during Lunar New Year
Pinduoduo Inc.February 18, 2021 GMT
SHANGHAI, China, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Pinduoduo Inc. (“Pinduoduo”)(NASDAQ: PDD) has made it more convenient for consumers during Lunar New Year, the most important holiday in China, when most businesses are shut.
Pinduoduo has worked with merchants and logistics providers to stay open and dispatch orders during the weeklong public holiday, which began on Feb. 11.
In an industry first, China Post and courier companies like SF Express, Yunda Express, and J&T, are staying open during this holiday season, with an estimated million couriers out in force to deliver parcels. An official with China Post estimates that parcel volumes during the holiday period would be double that of last year.