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CA1 CA2 Presents 4th Annual Photography Exhibition and Benefit in Support of The Egmont US Foundation

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CA1 CA2 invites you to join us on Thursday, April 25th, from 6 pm to 9 pm, as we host our highly anticipated 4th annual photography exhibition and benefit in collaboration with The Egmont US Foundation. The event will take place at White Space Chelsea, situated at 530 W 25th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. This year, CA1 CA2 proudly showcases a curated collection of prints generously donated by their acclaimed photographers, including Matthew Chaves, Victor Prado, Marion Grand, Michael Mundy, Hai Ngo, John Von Pamer, Brenton Carter and Anonymous. Each print is part of a limited run of five, making them exclusive collector's items. All proceeds from the sale of these prints will be dedicated to supporting the vital initiatives of The Egmont US Foundation. Additionally, 100% of donations made directly to The Egmont US Foundation will go towards aiding those affected by HIV and AIDS. The statistics surrounding HIV and AIDS are staggering, with 37.7 million individuals currently living with the disease. Often overshadowed by these figures is the profound impact on the most vulnerable members of society, particularly children. The Egmont US Foundation is committed to addressing this issue by investing in grassroots organizations that implement community-led initiatives. These initiatives provide direct assistance to those affected by HIV and AIDS on a local level. To date, The Egmont US Foundation, in collaboration with The Egmont Trust in the UK, has positively impacted 930,395 individuals across six countries. "I am deeply committed to a fundamental belief that all humans have a right to four essential needs - food, water, shelter, medicine. Our partnership with The Egmont US Foundation for our 4th annual photography exhibition and benefit exemplifies our dedication to this belief, and human welfare as a whole. Through the collective efforts of our community, artists and clients, we aim to raise funds and awareness for meaningful change.” - Beata Kanter, President of CA1 CA2 All prints can be purchased, and donations to The Egmont US Foundation can be made directly through this link: https://ca1ca2.com/benefit4 Join us on April 25th for an evening of art, philanthropy, and solidarity as we unite to make a difference in the fight against HIV and AIDS. About CA1 CA2: CA1 CA2 is a creative talent agency owned by Beata Kanter representing a leading group of artists; photographers, directors, stylists, a director of photography and retouching house. In addition to representation, they operate as a full-service production company specializing in beauty and still life. As a minority certified and woman owned business, the team is dedicated to supporting human welfare, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability. Clients include L’Oreal Paris, Estée Lauder, Kylie Cosmetics, Fenty Beauty, Montblanc and Dior. CA1 CA2 is committed to their artists and clients, offering cost-effective, intelligent, and creatively excellent service. www.ca1ca2.com @ca1.ca2 About The Egmont US Foundation: The Egmont US Foundation established in 2015 is a non-for-profit organization working to improve the lives of children and young adults with HIV / AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, a region which accounts for 60% of all aids-related deaths worldwide. Areas of support by The Egmont US Foundation include improving livelihoods through improving nutrition and increasing incomes. The Egmont US Foundation works to improve access to education. They work to improve a healthier future including HIV treatment and care, testing and counseling and HIV and AIDS education. Finally, building safer communities is also priority specifically focusing on violence against women and preventing child abuse. The Egmont US Foundation is a US non-profit organization, tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent board of directors. Gifts to Egmont US Foundation are deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Egmont US Foundation provides a tax-efficient way for US residents to support the life-changing impact this charity is achieving through its work. Directors volunteer their time and receive no compensation or reimbursement so 100% of donors’ gifts can support projects working to improve the lives of children affected by HIV and AIDS. www.egmontusfoundation.org For Press Inquiries Contact: Courtney Daniels COURTNEY DANIELS CONSULTING Courtney@cocodaniels.com www.courtneydanielsconsulting.com Contact Details COURTNEY DANIELS CONSULTING Courtney Daniels Courtney@cocodaniels.com

April 24, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Borealis Teams Up With Sam’s Club, Feeding America To Fight Hunger, Food Insecurity In America

Benzinga

By Meg Flippin, Benzinga Food insecurity is a big problem in America, with 44 million people, including one in five children, facing food insecurity. In 2022, 49 million people, or one in six in the U.S. relied on food banks, food pantries and local charities to put meals on the table. Hunger affects all ages in America, from children to seniors, with millions more people one job loss, missed paycheck or medical emergency away from also facing food insecurity. To combat this problem, Feeding America® and Sam’s Club ® (a division of Walmart) are teaming up for the 11th year in a row for the Fight Hunger. Spark Change campaign. The campaign aims to raise money to fight food insecurity. New to the partnership this year is Borealis Foods Inc. (NASDAQ: BRLS), the newly public food tech company dedicated to crafting premium-quality, nutritious food solutions accessible to all. Through its Saluda, SC-based subsidiary, Palmetto Gourmet Foods, the company’s Chef Woo TM High Protein Ramen is available as of Apr. 1 for sale for the first time to 69 million members in the nearly 600 Sam's Club stores around the country. The Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign has raised more than $186 million over the past decade and has secured close to 1.9 billion meals for the Feeding America network of local food banks. Donations made during the campaign remain local, with purchases made in-store and online tied to the zip codes serving that area and going to a local Feeding America partner food bank. First High-Protein Noodle On The Market Borealis Foods says Chef Woo ramen is the first high and complete protein noodle, with 20g of plant-based complete protein, the equivalent of three eggs. The Chef Woo ramen uses a blend of plant-based protein, high-oleic sunflower oil, wheat flour and a variety of other legumes and grains to provide a high-protein option containing all nine essential amino acids. The ramen is fully plant-based with no animal byproducts, minimizing the company’s impact on the planet. Each package also contains 15% of an individual’s daily recommended iron intake. “We took one of the world’s quickest and most beloved meals and recreated it using simple, nutritious ingredients, like peas, instead of harmful chemicals and preservatives. Each cup of Chef Woo is jam-packed with complete protein, amino acids and essential nutrients,” the company said. Further, all of its products are certified vegan by the American Vegetarian Association. Making An Impact One Ramen At A Time Borealis said that for each specially-marked Chef Woo high protein ramen sold at Sam's Club from Apr. 1 to Apr. 29, Borealis will donate the monetary equivalent of at least five meals to Feeding America. Currently, $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local partner food banks. The partnership with Feeding America and Sam’s Club underscores the company's commitment and focus on fighting food insecurity and helping people across the U.S. Given the amount of protein in Chef Woo, the company hopes it can make a real impact in the fight against food insecurity and malnutrition. “As a result of our partnership, we have increased our production capacity to meet the increased orders. We are honored to stand alongside Sam’s Club and Feeding America in the vital mission to alleviate hunger in our communities," said Reza Soltanzadeh, CEO of Borealis. “At Borealis, we believe that access to nourishing food is a fundamental human right, and this initiative exemplifies our dedication to creating positive change." For more on Borealis’ mission to fight hunger and malnutrition, see this recent podcast interview with Soltanzadeh on the Apple platform. Other well-known brands participating in the campaign include Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC), Kellogg’s (NYSE: KLG) and Hellmann’s. Featured photo by dragana991 at iStock. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

April 24, 2024 08:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Free Tesla? One Lucky Winner From This ICO Won't Need Bitcoin Anymore

Octoblock

By Simon Frasier, Benzinga The crypto world is buzzing with excitement as Octoblock gears up for its Initial Coin Offering (ICO) coming up soon. What we have here is not just a regular ICO; it is a captivating ICO that has investors and crypto fans thrilled, keeping them on the edge of their seats with anticipation. However, Octoblock isn't only about investing in a potential DeFi project; it's also a great chance to win outstanding awards, like a Tesla Model 3 and $50,000 in USDT. Octoblock Free Tesla Giveaway Unlike most ICOs, Octoblock's mission is to create a more sustainable cryptocurrency ecosystem. The project is working with The Tentacle Trust to raise awareness of the importance of EVs (electric vehicles) in decreasing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. Octoblock is not only the first crypto platform that rewards EV owners but also a movement towards a cleaner future. The star of the show in Octoblock's giveaway is undoubtedly the 2024 Tesla Model 3. This advanced electric car is a symbol of innovation, luxury, and an eco-friendly movement in the transport sector. The lucky winner will not only receive a substantial financial reward but will also see this as a landmark in the promotion of green technologies. Cash Rewards: $50,000 worth of USDT Along with a Tesla Model 3, there is a possibility to win a significant reward in USDT, amounting to $50,000. The fact that this very attractive prize is awarded to the most active investor during the ICO makes it even more appealing, and it is not only investors who seek financial returns who are interested in the project but also those who want to be part of an initiative that values environmental consciousness. Engaging in Octoblock's contest is easy but full of excitement. Every OCTO token that is bought during the ICO participants will get entries to the giveaway. The more tokens you have, the higher your chance of winning such awesome prizes. It's a win-win situation where investors invest in a project that is open to the future and can get a potentially life-changing reward. At The End Octoblock's Tesla Giveaway embodies more than just the opportunity to win prizes; it is an integrated vision of the future which incorporates innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. Investors are anxiously awaiting the official announcement, which speaks about the fact that Octoblock is working hard to create a greener and more inclusive crypto ecosystem. With the integration of the latest cross-chain routing protocols, Octoblock pushes the limits of blockchain interoperability. This integration simplifies asset management, as the bridges become obsolete, so do the costly gas fees and the reliance on centralized exchanges. Embrace the benefits of Octoblock's Coral Cove DEX, which will result in streamlined and successful blockchain transactions. Join the presale here: Buy OCTO: https://reef.octoblock.io/register Website: https://octoblock.io/ Discover the Premier DeFi Protocol with Integrated cFyF Technology on Binance Smart Chain - Enhance Your Yield Farming Returns Now! This post was authored by an external contributor and does not represent Benzinga’s opinions and has not been edited for content. This contains sponsored content and is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Cryptocurrency is a volatile market; do your independent research and only invest what you can afford to lose. New token launches and small market capitalization coins are inherently more risky than large cap cryptocurrencies. These tokens are subject to larger liquidity and market risks. Contact Details Beran Novotny support@octoblock.io Company Website https://octoblock.io/

April 24, 2024 08:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Diamond Lake Minerals (OTC: DLMI) And BOXABL Team Up To Bring Affordable Housing To The Masses And Digital Tokens To Investors

Benzinga

By Meg Flippin, Benzinga Diamond Lake Minerals Inc. (OTC: DLMI), aiming to be the digital version of General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK -B) buying, investing and growing an innovative portfolio of companies and attaching digital securities to those businesses, has entered into a long-term alliance with Boxabl Inc., an innovator in the modular home building market. The collaboration gives Diamond Lake Minerals entrance into the real estate market – which is ripe for change – and gives investors access to digital tokens of a potentially revolutionary real estate start-up. BOXABL is addressing the U.S.'s lack of affordable housing, which has been a long-standing problem exacerbated by high mortgage rates and a lack of inventory. At last check, there’s a shortage of 7.3 million affordable homes available to low-income renters. That shortage is in every state and major metropolitan area around the country. There is also the need for more space in the existing homes across America driving demand for backyard accessory dwelling units or ADUs. In states like California with new laws on the books that make it easier to get permits, demand may grow even more. Taking A Page From The Auto Industry BOXABL’s mission is to mass-produce upscale low-cost housing, similar to how cars are mass-produced on the factory line. Its first product, Casita is a 19' x 19' prefab studio apartment that unfolds from a shipping container size. It is fully finished in the factory from the kitchen sink to the HVAC. The modular apartments can be installed in any customer's backyard in about an hour. BOXABL says Casita is suitable for use in multi-story apartments, workforce housing, affordable housing and military housing. It’s already doing business with the federal government, inking a $9 million deal in 2021 to build and deliver 156 Casitas to a military base. In the same year, it opened its first 170,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Las Vegas. Fast forward to 2024 and BOXABL is in the process of building its factory – the Billion Dollar Boxzilla Factory, which is being partly funded by an investment from home builder and partner DR Horton Inc. (NYSE: DHI). At last check, BOXABL said it had a list of more than 170,000 people interested in buying a Casitas. BOXABL, which is the brainchild of father-son duo Paolo and Galiano Tiramani who poured $2 million into the endeavor, also developed a building system that allows different-sized room modules to be stacked and connected to create a wide variety of building types. It’s not surprising that this innovative company would come from the Tiramani duo. Paolo Tiramani is an industrial designer and mechanical engineer with over 150 patent filings, and Galiano Tiramani is a serial technology entrepreneur. By partnering with Diamond Lake Minerals, they are betting the business will move to the next level. “Knowing and working with Brian (CEO OF DLMI) since 2018 has been a real pleasure. Through this time, we set a great foundation on how to create opportunities, bring value and deliver. If it was not for the history we created together, we would not have been able to announce today that BOXABL has chosen Diamond Lake Minerals (DLMI) to be its Boxabl Villages development partner,” Galiano Tiramani, Co-Founder of BOXABL, said when announcing the partnership. “The experience, team, reach, credibility and access DLMI has built over the last year has been truly incredible to watch. We know they will be amazing partners for our brand, and we also believe that tokenization is the future, and that DLMI is strongly positioned to be tremendous leaders in this space.” Diamond Lake Minerals Takes Financing To The Next Level Diamond Lake Minerals and BOXABL are collaborating to identify, design and develop communities around BOXABL’s modular homes known as BOXABL Villages. The goal is to provide a more efficient process and shorter timelines from groundbreaking to residents moving into their homes. With Diamond Lake Minerals’ prowess in the future of financing via security tokens combined with traditional financing, both companies are confident they will be able to create unique opportunities for the villages to thrive and scale. BOXABL falls squarely in Diamond Lake Minerals’ mission to develop valuable traditional businesses and combine them with the future of money and digital assets. Diamond Lake Minerals, which was founded in 1954 as a mining company, is positioning itself as an industry agonistic leader in the digital asset and security token space. ”DLMI and BOXABL are working together to develop not only the Boxabl Village Concept, but also utilizing the large reach and influence we have created here at DLMI to provide solutions to affordable housing,” said Brian J. Esposito, CEO of DLMI. “The crisis that the housing market industry is experiencing is in desperate need of a realistic, attainable fix. I truly believe that BOXABL is the first modular home company to crack the code for a fix, and together we intend on making quite the impact." Featured photo by Shubham Dhage on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

April 24, 2024 08:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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TSA Reports Rise in Airport Security Breaches in Last 12 Months

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Airport security isn’t as tight as you might think. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), there have been at least 300 instances of people bypassing parts of airport security since March 2023. 1 In November, two women faced arrest at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after breaching a secured exit due to running late for their flight. Meanwhile, at Palm Springs International Airport in February, a ticketed traveler passed through an unstaffed body scanner, prompting authorities to evacuate post-security areas as a precautionary measure. In a separate incident in February, a woman managed to bypass TSA officers who check IDs at Nashville International Airport. She then proceeded to sneak into the bag-screening line. After her belongings passed through the X-ray, she boarded an American Airlines flight without a ticket, eventually flying to Los Angeles International Airport where she was detained by the FBI. As of now, she has not faced charges, with the FBI refraining from commenting on an ongoing investigation. Clear, a private screening service offering an expedited alternative to TSA queues, has also faced scrutiny due to breaches in the past two years. 2 In one instance last year, an individual managed to pass Clear security using a boarding pass retrieved from an airport garbage can. Another incident in 2022 involved TSA officers identifying ammunition in a man's luggage, only to discover that he had utilized false identification to bypass Clear screening. These security concerns are coming to light at a time when the TSA is investing in heightened security measures, including a $3.8 million contract with AI security company Liberty Defense Holdings (TSXV:SCAN) (OTCQB:LDDFF) for its multi-technology security solutions for detecting concealed weapons in high-traffic areas such as airports, stadiums, and schools. This contract focuses on Research and Development to provide the TSA with software, engineering, and enhancements to Liberty Defense ’s High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology (HD-AIT) Wideband Upgrade Kit to improve detection capabilities and enhance the passenger experience. Better Safety for Today’s Threats Liberty Defense has also begun deploying its HEXWAVE™ system at North American airports to improve screening for passengers and staff, including Denver International, Toronto Pearson, and one unit to the TSA under its On-Person Screening Capability Program for the screening of Aviation Workers. The HEXWAVE™ system uses AI, electromagnetic waves, and 3D imaging to scan and detect potentially dangerous items like metal, 3D-printed plastic guns, powders, and liquids. The process is quick and contactless, allowing individuals to walk through a portal without removing their keys or cell phones. On April 23, Liberty Defense Holdings (TSXV:SCAN) (OTCQB:LDDFF) announced international shipments of HEXWAVE™ to the Subic Bay Airport in the Philippines and to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Liberty Defense (TSXV:SCAN) (OTCQB:LDDFF) has already made sales in Europe 3 and Asia, 4 with more international deals coming down the pipeline thanks to the company’s robust international distribution network, which is facilitated by two prominent partners in the security and detection industry. With global offices and representation across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, these partners have deployed thousands of security systems. HEXWAVE perfectly complements the requirements for on-person screening in these locations. Earlier this year, Liberty Defense announced a strategic agreement with Viken Detection to sell 30 HEXWAVE units in 2024. The agreement includes an upfront payment for the first 15 units to accelerate market penetration. Viken Detection, a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies, will incorporate the HEXWAVE walkthrough people screening system into its product portfolio for the Americas. Liberty Defense has been awarded the 2023 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award from American Security Today (AST) for its HEXWAVE system. It was honored with the Gold ASTORS Award in the Best Metal/Weapons Detection Solution category. The 'ASTORS' Awards Program recognizes industry leaders in physical and border security, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, law enforcement, and first responders, as well as government agencies at all levels for their efforts to enhance national security. Click here for more information about Liberty Defense (TSXV:SCAN) (OTCQB:LDDFF). 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April 24, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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As the Use of AI In Healthcare Grows, Cardio Diagnostic Is Using It In Quest to Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc

By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga In the United States, one person dies from cardiovascular disease every 33 seconds, and nearly one in every four deaths is attributed to heart disease. It is the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups across the board. In 2021, cardiovascular disease cost the U.S. approximately $219 billion and those numbers are only expected to go up if nothing changes. Fortunately, many of the deaths associated with heart disease are preventable if health professionals are able to leverage modern technology to educate and treat effectively. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study and the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases Collaboration have provided valuable perspectives on the urgency of developing comprehensive strategies to address these risks and enhance public health. According to Gregory A. Roth, MD, MPH, the senior author of the paper, associate professor in the Division of Cardiology, and director of the Program in Cardiovascular Health Metrics at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, "Cardiovascular diseases continue to pose a persistent challenge, resulting in a significant number of premature and preventable deaths." Combining advanced clinical diagnostic solutions with digital health, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and value-based care initiatives can accelerate how organizations tackle cardiovascular disease. How AI Can Be Instrumental In The Fight Against Heart Disease In 2023, the market for AI in healthcare was forecasted to reach $20.65 billion, and it is predicted to reach $187.95 billion by 2030. This is not surprising to most because the implementation of AI in healthcare has brought about a transformative shift in the industry, enabling a personalized approach to patient care. AI algorithms can effectively handle and analyze extensive medical data, including epigenetic, genetic information and DNA-based biomarkers. Healthcare providers now have the capability to make precise and personalized treatment choices, taking into account an individual's specific biology, which ultimately enhances patient outcomes. By utilizing AI-powered systems, patterns can be identified, potential health issues can be predicted, and real-time monitoring can be conducted, facilitating early intervention and preventive measures. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDIO), an artificial intelligence-powered precision cardiovascular medicine company, is one company leading the charge in developing solutions to combat cardiovascular disease. Both the mission and capabilities of Cardio Diagnostics align with the healthcare sector's demands for leveraging cutting-edge molecular and AI technologies to drive preventive care, earlier disease detection, and chronic disease management. By employing AI and machine learning, the company can help empower healthcare providers to proactively identify high-risk populations and intervene early, leading to enhanced health outcomes and cost reductions across a broad spectrum of organizations. How The Use of Telemedicine Is Making Care More Accessible To All Communities COVID-19 dramatically changed the landscape of telehealth, and four years after the pandemic began, it looks like telehealth is here to stay. In 2023, MGMA Stat did a poll with medical group leaders to get an understanding of the current landscape of telehealth – 45% believed telehealth demand would remain mostly the same, while 27% of respondents said they expected an increase. Telemedicine capabilities have been especially helpful in rural areas that had been experiencing physician shortages before the pandemic. In rural communities, Cardio Diagnostics makes specialty cardiovascular care accessible. The divide between urban and rural healthcare options can be bridged by deploying innovative solutions. When provider organizations and employers in rural settings adopt Cardio’s solutions, which couple telehealth to advanced AI-powered DNA tests, they can drive access to highly accurate diagnostics without extensive travel or the need for specialized infrastructure. The company's solutions enhance accessibility and convenience while optimizing specialty care for patients in underserved communities where travel distances and limited access to healthcare facilities present roadblocks to timely medical attention. Cardio Diagnostics empowers healthcare organizations by enabling primary care physicians to identify cardiovascular risk and status upstream before specialty cardiology becomes necessary, ultimately delivering value-based care. The Future Of Healthcare As cardiovascular disease remains a major concern for doctors and families, modern technology must evolve how we approach prevention and treatment. Companies like Cardio Diagnostics are key to bringing AI into the fold while using digital health technologies such as telemedicine to expand healthcare possibilities and provide value-based care. Featured photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash. Cardio Diagnostics is an artificial intelligence-powered precision cardiovascular medicine company that makes cardiovascular disease prevention, detection, and management more accessible, personalized, and precise. The Company was formed to further develop and commercialize clinical tests by leveraging a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Integrated Genetic-Epigenetic Engine (“Core Technology”) for cardiovascular disease to become one of the leading medical technology companies for improving prevention, detection, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. For more information, please visit www.cardiodiagnosticsinc.com. Certain statements and information included in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words or phrases “will”, "will likely result," "expected to," "will continue," "anticipated," "estimate," "projected," "intend," “goal,” or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks, known and unknown, and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Such uncertainties and risks include but are not limited to, our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy, changes in laws or regulations, economic conditions, dependence on management, dilution to stockholders, lack of capital, the effects of rapid growth upon the Company and the ability of management to effectively respond to the growth and demand for products and services of the Company, newly developing technologies, the Company’s ability to compete, regulatory matters, protection of technology, the effects of competition and the ability of the Company to obtain future financing. An extensive list of factors that can affect future results are discussed in the Current Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2022 and Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2023, under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item IA thereof, and other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such factors could materially adversely affect the Company's financial performance and could cause the Company's actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed within this press release. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Gene Mannheimer - Investor Relations +1 855-226-9991 investors@cardiodiagnosticsinc.com Company Website https://cardiodiagnosticsinc.com/

April 24, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Ukrainian-American Organization Demands Immediate FCC Investigation into SpaceX; Citing Musk’s Meddling in Ukraine, Erratic Behavior, and Illegal Drug Use

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America

The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Inc. (UCCA) has filed in opposition to the allocation of additional spectrum to SpaceX, and called for an immediate investigation into the behavior of the company’s largest shareholder Elon Musk in the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rulemaking to open the 1.6/2.4 GHz band to new entrants. The non-profit, non-partisan organization called on the FCC to determine if it should place restrictions on Elon Musk’s control, management, or involvement in Starlink, or revoke the company’s license entirely, following erratic behavior and chronic use of illegal drugs that place Musk’s qualifications to operate FCC licensed facilities into question. “At the heart of the matter is the Commission’s responsibility to ensure that any company which is granted the privilege of operating on public airwaves meets certain qualifications and serves the public interest,” said Arthur Belendiuk, UCCA’s lead regulatory attorney. “Musk has used the company’s FCC licenses to support the military of a foreign power that is actively engaged in an illegal war and who has committed countless war crimes. Offering military aid to Russia is just the tip of the iceberg in a pattern of repeated abuse of the Starlink system—behavior which demands an immediate FCC investigation.” As an FCC licensee, SpaceX has the basic statutory duty to conduct its operations in the public interest. As UCCA’s filing outlines, numerous examples show that the company has not met that standard. In Musk’s role as chief apologist for indicted war criminal Vladimir Putin, he has used the Starlink network to illegally meddle in U.S. Foreign Policy: According to reports, Elon Musk refused a Ukrainian Armed Forces request to activate his Starlink satellite network in Crimea's port city of Sevastopol to aid an attack on Russia's fleet (page 3). Disabling the Starlink service and allowing Ukrainian civilians to be murdered by Russian missiles is unconscionable. However, Musk was not done. Despite warnings from U.S. Senators to stop interfering on the side of Russia, Musk has now made the Starlink system available to the Russian military (page 4). This begs the question, why does Musk believe that he has the authority to engage in U.S. foreign policy? Not only is Musk making decisions concerning Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, but he is also engaging with China, often in ways that violate U.S. foreign policy. For example, Musk was recently accused of withholding internet service in Taiwan (page 6). Musk’s chronic use of illegal drugs also places his qualifications as an FCC licensee in jeopardy. Illegal drug use by FCC licensees, “either on or off-station premises,” is historically a matter of grave concern to the Commission. In prior proceedings, if the FCC found that a licensee “continued to deliberately flout Commission rules or was irremediably incompetent,” the regulator has acted to revoke licenses. The filing outlines reports of Musk’s use of mind-altering LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, ketamine, and psychedelic mushrooms. The group goes on to say, “[w]hen the controlling shareholder is acting erratically, believes he has the authority to set U.S. foreign policy and admits to taking drugs including taking drugs with board members and officers, it is reasonable to conclude that Musk and his management team lack the basic competence to remain FCC licensees.” UCCA’s landmark filing seeks to hold licensees like SpaceX accountable by calling for an immediate FCC investigation into multiple accusations of disqualifying conduct. Until an investigation can be completed, UCCA calls on the FCC to stop processing all Starlink applications and require Musk to step down from any management, control, or decision-making authority concerning the Starlink system. “Why is Musk shilling for Russia? More importantly, why is critical communications and defense infrastructure in the hands of a drug addled conspiracy theorist who thinks he has the power to dictate U.S. foreign policy,” UCCA’s filing concludes. A copy of UCCA’s comment is available here. The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Inc., is an umbrella organization that unites nearly 30 Ukrainian-American organizations and represents the interests of approximately two million Americans of Ukrainian descent. UCCA is a non-profit, nonpartisan community-based organization with local all-volunteer chapters across the United States. Contact Details Raynor Ave. Aaron Alberico +1 202-744-0786 aalberico@raynoravenue.com Company Website https://ucca.org/

April 24, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

90% Of Americans Believe We Are Experiencing A Mental Health Care Crisis – Elevate Health And Wellness Is Providing Relief

Benzinga

By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga While the mental health crisis has been slowly brewing for decades, the global pandemic truly shined a spotlight on how many millions of Americans are struggling with mental health. Since the onset of the pandemic, 38% more Americans are participating in mental health care treatment of some kind, whether that be inpatient or outpatient services. Meanwhile, a recent poll done by CNN and the Kaiser Family Foundation showed that an overwhelming majority of Americans, roughly 90%, believe we are currently experiencing a mental health care crisis. The mental healthcare space is experiencing spikes in multiple different areas. One of the more concerning areas that are alarming professionals and the public alike is how youth mental health continues to worsen. In 2021, more than 4 in 10 students felt persistently sad or hopeless, with more than 1 in 5 students seriously considering attempting suicide. Serious mental health diagnoses and rates of addiction have also seen an uptick in recent years. In 2022, the CDC reported 105,454 drug overdose deaths, which was more than double the number from 2015 and a fivefold increase from 2002. Many of these overdoses were among middle-aged men, where an epidemic of loneliness has been reported. Now, more than ever, there is a need for high-quality mental healthcare facilities that can be a beacon of hope for millions of Americans. How Elevate Health And Wellness Is Revolutionizing The Health Care Industry Elevate Health and Wellness is a dual-licensed outpatient clinic that specializes in mental health and addiction treatment for adolescents and adults in Westport, CT; it provides unique in-person visits and electronic communication software in-between visits. The company’s mission is to provide accessible, compassionate and comprehensive treatment services, and, differentiating it from many competitors, the company has made accepting insurance a key part of its platform. The lack of insurance accepted at inpatient services has historically been a barrier to entry for people who need help and are in a vulnerable position. The clinic offers a range of in-network services that include outpatient detoxification, medication evaluation and management, individual and family psychotherapy, ADHD evaluation and testing, therapy services, and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents and adults. While many inpatient services do not have a full ecosystem that includes outpatient services, Elevate prides itself on its comprehensive approach to mental health care. The company services over 3,000 patients through its outpatient services and has virtual software to help connect patients to treatment providers with ease. Elevate's cohesive interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and licensed psychotherapists ensures that every patient receives quality care. The company looks at mental healthcare from a holistic approach and provides nutrition and fitness programs as well as primary care opportunities to ensure that patients have the tools necessary to live healthy and happy lives. Elevate is also in the process of obtaining a Certificate of Need (CON) for a new location in Clinton, Connecticut. This expansion aims to meet the growing need for inpatient residential facilities for adult and adolescent populations struggling with mental illness or co-morbid disorders. As Americans grapple with the ongoing mental health care crisis, companies like Elevate are champions for those who are struggling. Featured photo by Anthony Tran on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

April 24, 2024 08:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Bitcoin Well Reports 2023 Q4 and Year End Financial Results

Bitcoin Well Inc.

Edmonton, Alberta – April 24, 2024 – TheNewswire – Bitcoin Well Inc. (“ Bitcoin Well ” or the “ Company ”) ( TSXV: BTCW; OTCQB: BCNWF ), the non-custodial bitcoin business on a mission to enable independence, today announced financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. Key highlights Gross profit $1.4 million for the 3-months ended December 31, 2023 (Q4 2022: $1.2 million, +17%) $4.8 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (fiscal year 2022: $4.4 million, +9%) Adjusted EBITDA Positive $0.2 million for the 3-months ended December 31, 2023 (Q4 2022: negative $0.2 million, an improvement of 202%) Negative $0.4 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (2022: negative $3.4 million, an improvement of 87%) Adjusted cash flow Negative $0.1 million for the 3-months ended December 31, 2023 (Q4 2022: negative $0.6 million, an improvement of 78%) Negative $2.1 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (2022: negative $4.9 million, an improvement of 58%) Bitcoin Portal Over 11,000 unique user signups as of December 31, 2023 Over 16,000 unique signups as of April 15, 2024. Bitcoin Portal Revenues exceeded $5.4 million for the 3-months ended December 31, 2023 (Q3 2023: $3.4 million, improvement of 58%) Bitcoin Portal Revenues are expected to exceed $8.5 million in Q1 2024 (improvement of 57% over Q4, 2023) Subsequent to year-end, in March 2024, completed an oversubscribed private placement of an aggregate of 13,352,797 units of the Company at a price of $0.175 per unit for aggregate gross proceeds of over $2.3 million. Financial overview (1) See Non-IFRS Measures. “We are pleased to have made more gross profit, on less revenue and fewer expenses,” said Adam O’Brien, Founder & CEO of Bitcoin Well. “Not only did we achieve positive adjusted EBITDA, our cash flow is heading in the right direction and I am confident we will see positive adjusted cash flow in 2024. We also continued to see significant growth on our Online Bitcoin Portal which has now exceeded 16,000 unique signups. We anticipate revenue growth from the Bitcoin Portal will continue to accelerate in 2024. At the same time, we have managed to increase our Bitcoin ATM gross margins and lower costs. With the release of Cash Vouchers earlier this month we are starting to see the rewards the Bitcoin Well ecosystem can deliver.” Overall revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 was $13.6 million, compared to $18.3 million in Q4 2022 (-26%). The decrease of $4.7 million was driven by a decline in Bitcoin Well Infinite (OTC) volumes, as the Company transitioned these services into the Online Bitcoin Portal during fiscal 2023, as well as a strategic decision to charge a higher fee at the ATM which resulted in less revenue per machine, but with a higher gross profit margin and less expenses. Total operational expenses (excluding financing fees, depreciation and accretion) improved to $1.2 million in Q4 2023 (compared to $1.4 million during the same period in 2022) due to cost containment in areas across the business, including a reduction in the number of full time employees. Click Image To View Full Size Adjusted EBITDA was positive $0.2 million in Q4 2023, reflecting a $0.4 million improvement over Q4 2022. The improved Adjusted EBITDA was due to the higher gross profit and lower operating expenses as discussed above. Share Issuances The Company confirms that further to the Company’s press release dated February 29, 2024, the Company has issued 571,428 common shares of the Company at a deemed price of $0.105 per share to an arm’s length party as payment for past services rendered to the Company. Bitcoin Well also confirms that further to the Company’s press release dated November 14, 2023, the Company has issued 1,333,333 common shares of the Company at a deemed price of $0.03 per share to an arm’s length party as payment for past services rendered to the Company. The Common Shares issued are subject to a hold period of four months and one day pursuant to TSX Venture Exchange policies and applicable securities laws. Non-IFRS measures The Company uses certain terms in this news release, such as ‘Adjusted EBITDA’ and ‘Adjusted cash flow’, which do not have a standardized or prescribed meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and accordingly, these measurements may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measurements used by other companies. See the table below for a reconciliation of each non-IFRS measure to its nearest IFRS measure or refer to the "Non-GAAP Measures” and “Selected Financial Information” sections in the Company’s Management Discussion & Analysis for the period ended December 31, 2023 (“MD&A”) for applicable definitions, calculations, rationale for use and reconciliations to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS. Non-IFRS measures are provided as supplementary information by which readers may wish to consider the Company's performance, but should not be relied upon for comparative or investment purposes. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted cash flow to net loss (1) Non-cash, fair value change on the revaluation of cryptocurrency loans, which are offset by a revaluation gain on digital assets recorded in Other Comprehensive Income. (2) Non-cash interest items include the amortization of prepaid interest on cryptocurrency loans that were funded in conjunction with an equity financing as well as non-cash interest on the line of credit where the accrued interest is added to the principal balance of the loan. This news release should be read in concert w ith the full disclosure documents. The Bitcoin Well consolidated financial statements and MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2023 will be available on the Bitcoin Well website ( www.bitcoinwell.com ), via SEDAR+ ( www.sedarplus.ca ) or can be requested from the Company. About Bitcoin Well Bitcoin Well is on a mission to enable independence. We do this making bitcoin useful to everyday people to give them the convenience of modern banking and the benefits of bitcoin. We like to think of it as future-proofing money. Our existing Bitcoin ATM and Online Bitcoin Portal business units drive cash flow to help fund this mission. Join our investor community and follow us on Nostr, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube to keep up to date with our business. Bitcoin Well contact information To book a virtual meeting with our Founder & CEO Adam O’Brien please use the following link: https://bitcoinwell.com/meet-adam For additional investor & media information, please contact: Adam O’Brien Tel: 1 888 711 3866 ir@bitcoinwell.com Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-looking information Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "should", or the negative thereof and similar expressions. All statements herein other than statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking information including, but not limited to statements in respect of: the Company’s cash flow improving; the Company achieving positive adjusted cash flow in 2024; revenue growth from the Bitcoin Well Portal in 2024; delivery of rewards from the Bitcoin Well ecosystem; Bitcoin Well’s business plans, strategy and outlook. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information, including, but not limited to the following: economic and financial conditions, volatility in the capital or credit markets; the level of demand and financial performance of the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry, the occurrence of force majeure events; the extent to which the Company is successful on gaining new long-term users or retaining existing users; developments and changes in laws and regulations, disruptions to the Company’s technology network; inability to obtain financing; competitive factors; and such other factors as discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2023. Bitcoin Well actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information as a result of the foregoing risk factors and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Bitcoin Well. Bitcoin Well believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represents Bitcoin Well expectations as of the date hereof, and is subject to change after such date. Bitcoin Well disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation. For more information, see the Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Information found in the Bitcoin Well Management Discussion and Analysis.

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