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EnergyX raises $20 million to advance lithium extraction technology
Highlights Eyes commercialization in late 2022/early 2023 In discussions for Series B funding this summer Pittsburgh — EnergyX has raised $20 million in Series A funding to advance its direct lithium extraction technology, with the company eyeing commercialization in late 2022/early 2023, CEO Teague Egan said in an interview with S&P Global Platts. …
GameStop shares jump after CEO steps down, ‘Roaring Kitty’ raises stake
Shoppers wait for a GameStop store to open on at the Tysons Corner Center, in Tysons, Virginia, November 27, 2020. Hannah McKay | Reuters GameStop rallied on Monday after the brick-and-mortar video game retailer announced its succession plan as it seeks to pivot to e-commerce following a historic Reddit-fueled short squeeze earlier this year. Shares of …
Desert Dash 5/10K raises $25,000 for Medical Center Health System Foundation
ODESSA, Texas — The Desert Dash run has returned after being canceled in 2020. The event featured a 5/10K run, a 2K walk and a children’s fun run. Dozens of people gathered together Saturday to brave the cold and raise over $25,000. Funds from this event will benefit the Medical Center Health System Foundation, which …
Blockchain software technology startup ConsenSys raises $65M
Blockchain software technology startup ConsenSys Software Inc. today announced it has raised $65 million in new funding to accelerate the convergence of decentralized finance and Web3 applications on Ethereum with enterprise blockchain infrastructure. The round included funding from J.P. Morgan, Mastercard, UBS, Protocol Labs, the Maker Foundation, Fenbushi, The LAO, Alameda Research, CMT Digital, Greater Bay Area Homeland Development …
Way to Go! Massapequa student raises mental health awareness
A Massapequa High School student is striving to improve the mental health of middle schoolers in her district. Isabella Ritieni, a senior, recently created a mental health awareness video to emphasize the importance of mental wellness to seventh-graders at Alfred G. Berner Middle School. The six-minute video, which was shown during the school’s health education …
GoFundMe page for sons of Atlanta spa shooting victim raises $2 million
Watch “AFRAID: Fear in Communities of Color” at 9 pm ET on Monday, March 22 — a CNN Special Report hosted by Amara Walker, Ana Cabrera, Victor Blackwell and Anderson Cooper. The crowdfunding page, which the company said is verified, appeared to be set up by Grant’s son, Randy Park. “She was one of my …
As pandemic highlights education inequity, Calgary teen raises money for technology for all students – Calgary
Learning online has been a struggle for many Calgary families who don’t have the money for computers or internet access. Now, a Calgary high school student is doing his part to try to reduce that digital divide. Jayce Farris feels fortunate that he always had internet access and a computer when the pandemic forced …
Bitcoin technology and financial services firm NYDIG raises $200M
Bitcoin technology and financial services firm NYDIG Execution LLC said today it has raised $200 million in new growth funding to help it fund business initiatives relating to bitcoin. The growth capital round was led by Stone Ridge Holdings Group, Morgan Stanley, New York Life, MassMutual, Soros Fund Management and FS Investments and included Bessemer Venture Partners and FinTech …
The Recorder – Despite pandemic, Greenfield Tae Kwon Do break-athon raises $3K for Warm the Children
GREENFIELD — While the lasting COVID-19 pandemic forced the Greenfield Tae Kwon Do Center to limit participation in its annual “break-athon” fundraiser, students were able to raise over $3,000 for Warm the Children. Over the past few decades, the Warm the Children fundraiser has grown to provide new coats and clothes to 900 children from …
Hi, How Are You Project hopes virtual ‘Happy Habits’ raises mental health awareness
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two Austin groups are collaborating to raise awareness for mental health starting Friday with a “Happy Habit-A-Thon.” The Hi, How Are You Project and American Campus Communities teamed up to put on the multi-day event that urges people to incorporate habits in their lives that “promote and maintain mental wellness.” People can …
