–News Direct– October marks the beginning of Audiology Awareness Month, a crucial period to highlight the importance of hearing health. Recently, Shannon Pope, Head of Diversity & Sustainability at Sony Electronics, conducted a satellite media tour to help raise awareness about hearing health and to highlight the latest advancements in hearing solutions and over-the-counter hearing aids. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/auiXuwy0Olo Sony Electronics is reimagining the hearing device space with a focus on innovation, accessibility, and customization. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 4 U.S. adults ages 20 to 69 who report excellent to good hearing already shows signs of hearing loss due to noise over...

Fraud lawyer Russ Kofman from Lebedin Kofman LLP has recently authored an article titled ‘Fraud Defense in New York’. The piece is a comprehensive exploration of the broad category of offenses known as fraud crimes, which range from forgery and insurance fraud to falsification of business records. Kofman, a distinguished fraud lawyer in New York, articulates the severity with which such crimes are prosecuted in the state. Contrary to a common misconception highlighted by Kofman, these crimes are not taken lightly because they don’t involve physical harm. Instead, the prosecution faces such cases with a strong resolve, employing all their resources to ensure justice is served. In the article, the fraud lawyer meticulously explains the types of fraud charges, which include tax fraud, mail f...

–News Direct– Cobalt Blue Holdings Ltd (ASX:COB, OTC:CBBHF) commercial manager Joel Crane gives Proactive a progress report on the companys integrated Australian cobalt supply strategy and definitive feasibility study (DFS) which is nearing completion for the Broken Hill Cobalt Project (BHCP). The strategy incorporates a refinery at Kwinana in Western Australia at which cobalt sulphate will be produced for export, initially using third-party raw materials before utilising the cobalt MHP from the BHCP in Broken Hill, Far West New South Wales. The decision comes at a time of increased focus in the US and Europe on developing critical minerals supply chains to serve the burgeoning electric vehicle and clean, green energy sectors. Cobalt Blue is a mining and mineral processing company focussed...

–News Direct– Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announces Headless Checkout, an advanced payment customization feature to help game developers create a fully branded and revenue-optimized purchasing experience for their players, all while ensuring a compliant and secure payment flow. Headless Checkout is part of the new version of Xsolla Pay Station, the company's flagship product. There are multiple ways to build checkout experiences within Pay Station, and developers can choose any of the three integration options based on the needs of their business. This newest version of Xsolla Pay Station presents diverse integration options to meet the varying needs of developers and businesses, including the cutting-edge Headless Checkout. Hosted Checkout offers an immediate ...

–News Direct– Big Pharma is continuing its oncology buying spree, with a flurry of multi-billion-dollar deals, partnerships, and investments creating a buzz in the cancer treatment space. American pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is the latest company to jump on the bandwagon, acquiring cancer therapy firm Point Biopharma Global for a staggering $1.4 billion, an almost 90% premium. This acquisition includes a cash offer of $12.50 per share, significantly above Point's previous closing price.[1] Point Biopharma Global specializes in radioligand therapies, an advanced approach delivering radiation directly to cancer cells, minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Their project, PNT2002, targets advanced-stage prostate cancer patients unresponsive to hormonal treatments. Pfizer, another ...

–News Direct– Over 90 niche media publishers, CEOs, revenue heads, and suppliers gathered in Chicago for the 11th annual Niche Media Leadership Summit. The 2023 media conference is the largest event in the history of the annual publishing leadership gathering and was held September 20-22, 2023. The 2023 event hosted over 90 attendees and 16 sponsoring vendors at the Royal Sonesta Riverfront, making it the largest leadership retreat of its kind in the media industry. The Niche Media Leadership Summit focuses on discussion groups and keynotes specifically to educate, inspire and connect magazine and media owners and leaders. Topics include digital and print publishing strategy, new media technologies, company hiring and culture, audience expansion, and revenue ideas for publishers. We are e...

–News Direct– Award-winning clean beauty brand Innersense Organic Beauty launches Hair Renew Scalp Oil, a lightweight treatment oil to nourish the scalp and roots. This luxe formulation is the most recent addition to the brands efficacious Hair Renew Scalp Collection, consisting of Hair Renew Pre Wash Treatment and Hair Renew Daily Active Serum. The collection is focused on calming, purifying and nourishing the scalp for a healthier hair environment. Hair Renew Scalp Oil uses only eleven ingredients to give scalp extra rich nourishment and hydration with only a few drops. This Certified Microbiome-Friendly formula supplies the scalp with essential nutrients to deeply nourish the scalp and encourage healthier, shinier hair. Crafted with lightweight oils of Sesame and Sunflower Seed, these ...

The global Intent-Based Networking (IBN) market is poised for remarkable growth, with a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24.6% from 2023 to 2032, according to a recent market overview. The surge in demand for network architectural automation, the proliferation of cloud-based and software-defined networking, and the increasing need for robust, traffic-efficient connection networks are key drivers behind this anticipated growth. IBN represents a paradigm shift in network management, where organizations communicate their network goals rather than dictating precise network operations. This transformative approach empowers networks to configure and optimize themselves, promising significant improvements in network performance, security, and agility. Market Segmentation The IBN ma...

–News Direct– West Wits Mining Ltd (ASX:WWI, OTCQB:WMWWF) chairman Michael Quinert speaks with Proactive after the company announced it has secured a written expression of interest and indicative funding terms from Wingfield Partners to provide a debt facility of US$10 million (~A$15.7 million) to finance the Qala Shallows Project, the first operation at the companys Witwatersrand Basin Project near Johannesburg in South Africa. Houston, Texas-based Wingfield, which is West Wits largest shareholder, has assembled a consortium of Texas based investors to provide this facility. This funding, in conjunction with that contemplated under the earlier Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) expression of interest, would bring loan facilities to some US$26 million or almost 50% of the total fundi...

The global imaging chemicals market, valued at approximately US$24 billion in 2022, is poised for robust growth in the coming years, driven by sustained demand from key sectors such as healthcare, construction, and packaging. A recently published market analysis report highlights the key drivers, trends, and opportunities shaping this thriving industry. Rising Need Across Multiple Industries The escalating demand for imaging chemicals across various end-use sectors, including healthcare, packaging, and construction, is expected to fuel the markets expansion. The report underscores the significance of the increasing adoption of new technologies to meet the growing demand and the heightened reliance on medical imaging technologies as major growth catalysts. Digital Printing Revolutionizes Te...