Feb 23 News Today

Mild conditions this weekend before gusty winds enter New Mexico.

ROCKPORT — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust on Friday, Feb. 23 for a full moon hike at Beech Hill Preserve, in Rockport. The group will meet at the Beech Hill Road trailhead at 5:30 p.m. and hike up the hill together as the full moon rises. The...

SYDNEY, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Procter & Gamble Australia (P&G), Sydney WorldPride and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras today hosted an activation unpacking the importance of LGBTQIA+ visibility in advertising, media, and the world. Left to right: Kate Wickett, CEO of Sydney WorldPride, Brent Miller; CODED Executive Producer and P&G Global LGBTQIA+ Equality Leader; Amanda Lampe, Corporate Relations Director for Diageo Australia; Courtney Act, International Drag Queen; Kumar V...

In early trade on Thursday, the rupee increased 11 paise to 82.77 against the US dollar as the American currency declined from its high points. The local unit started out at 82.78 versus the dollar on the interbank foreign exchange but only slightly increased to 82.77, showing an increase of 11 paise from its previous closing. On Wednesday, the rupee closed at 82.88 against the US currency.

BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QIC has appointed Simon La Greca as Global Head of its Private Debt capability. Simon La Greca has been appointed QIC Head of Private Debt. Mr. La Greca joins QIC from Ares Management where he was Partner and Head of Infrastructure Debt Asia. In this position, he was responsible for investing in mezzanine infrastructure debt assets, attracting investors to infrastructure debt funds, and leading the build out of the investment team in Asia. Prior...

More than 20,000 associates volunteered 47,769 hours to support local communities SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Concluding the series of its annual charity event, 'Road to Give', across Asia Pacific, Marriott International today announced that it has raised more than US$251,000 to support charitable organizations in local communities. Over a three-month period, more than 20,000 associates from 327 hotels volunteered 47,769 hours as part of this charity event. Marriott Internat...

Five Australian cyber security startups get better, faster SYDNEY, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CyRise, the cyber security accelerator, announced today five Australian cyber security startups have commenced its Accelerator program. CyRise Accelerator participants. Founders of Onqlave, 6pillars, Ensignia, Nullify and InfoSecAssure. L-R Simon O'Keefe, Lorenzo Modesto, Lainie Vinikoor, Ivan Vanderbyl, Tony Mao, Tim Thacker, Shan Kulkarni, Fiona Long. Credit Maggie Langtry CyRise Accelerator is...

Gold prices remained unchanged from yesterday's close during Thursday's early trade, with 10 grams of 24-carat gold trading at Rs 56,730. Silver prices, on the other hand, went up by Rs 300 to Rs 68,800 per kg. The price of 10 grams of 22-carat gold also remained unchanged to trade at Rs 52,000, according to the GoodReturns website.

Sustainability Communications advisory service helps companies to stay clear of greenwashing and to effectively communicate its commitments and contributions to stakeholders. Combines expert forensic review of a company's Sustainability Report, messaging guidance as well as communications skills coaching for senior management. SINGAPORE and SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Organisations can now ensure their sustainability initiatives are not vulnerable to embarrassing allegations of g...

An unexpectedly severe winter storm shut down the Portland region by early Thursday, Feb. 23.