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Globe and Mail
02-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
BOSTON, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders characterized by neuronal excitation-inhibition imbalance, today announced that on May 1, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Praxis' Board of Directors granted restricted stock unit awards covering an aggregate of 3,688 shares of its common stock to five new non-executive employees under the Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. 2024 Inducement Plan (the 2024 Inducement Plan). The restricted stock units were granted as inducements material to the employees' entering into employment with Praxis in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The 2024 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously employees of Praxis, or following a bona fide period of non-employment, as an inducement material to such individuals' entering into employment with Praxis, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The restricted stock units will vest in four equal annual installments, subject to each employee's continued employment with Praxis on each vesting date. About Praxis Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating insights from genetic epilepsies into the development of therapies for CNS disorders characterized by neuronal excitation-inhibition imbalance. Praxis is applying genetic insights to the discovery and development of therapies for rare and more prevalent neurological disorders through our proprietary small molecule platform, Cerebrum™, and antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) platform, Solidus™, using our understanding of shared biological targets and circuits in the brain. Praxis has established a diversified, multimodal CNS portfolio including multiple programs across epilepsy and movement disorders, with four clinical-stage product candidates. For more information, please visit and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter/X.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Study.com Partners with RTI International to Expand Access to Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the K-12 Education Sector
Partnership continues the company's ongoing commitment to support educator pathways MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- provider of an award-winning online platform for K-12 curriculum, college courses and test preparation, has partnered with the Educator Registered Apprenticeship (ERA) Intermediary, managed by RTI International, to support teacher apprenticeship programs across the country. This strategic partnership is designed to improve the educator workforce pipeline, specifically by providing supported pathways through apprenticeship programs. Registered Apprenticeship programs in education have grown in recent years to help expand low-cost pathways into the teaching profession. Through this partnership, will provide 1,000 licenses to its platform that will be distributed to teacher apprenticeship programs that are engaged with the ERA Intermediary and do not have the resources to access test preparation courses at scale. "Our mission at the ERA is to help organizations recruit, train, and retain highly qualified educators using an apprenticeship model. This requires supporting apprentices through the program by addressing barriers to completion," noted Joyce Milling, ERA state coach. "When we met with an employer partner in Michigan, it became clear that passing the state licensure exam remained a barrier for a few apprentices. Although we had secured funding for the apprentices to re-take the state exams, we still needed a better way for the apprentices to prepare for those exams and wanted to find a proven method for that preparation – that's where stepped in with the solution." In a recent research project with ETS and teacher candidates with sufficient use of for test preparation consistently passed the Praxis exam at higher rates than candidates with less usage. For example, among re-takers in NC, those who met usage standards had a 1.7X higher pass rate. "With today's educator shortages, it's important that we provide solutions to aspiring teachers to help reduce barriers to entering the classroom," said Dana Bryson, SVP of Social Impact, "By offering comprehensive test preparation tools and resources, we can support a broader pool of teacher candidates – helping to create a stronger education system that benefits all students." Through Keys to the Classroom, partners with education departments, school districts, colleges of education and education-focused nonprofits to help aspiring educators prepare and pass their credentialing exams. This social impact initiative has received numerous accolades including Tech & Learning Back-to-School Awards of Excellence, THE Journal for Best Adaptive / Personalized Learning Tool, and Tech & Learning: Best of 2024. About opens the door to the life-changing impact of education for more than 34 million learners and educators a month through its award-winning online learning platform for K12 curriculum, college courses and test preparation. With learners and educators in more than 11,000 school districts nationwide, is recognized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for meeting Level IV evidence standards. Headquartered in Mountain View, CA, has been honored as one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company and included in the GSV150, celebrating the world's most transformative private companies in education, for the last four consecutive years. The company has donated $29 million across social impact programs . These programs include Working Scholars®, an accelerated pathway for working adults to earn a debt-free bachelor's degree; College Saver, which has saved students more than $475 million in tuition costs, and Keys to the Classroom, which seeks to help aspiring educators prepare for and pass their teacher certification exams. About ERA With funding from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship (OA), the ERA Intermediary seeks to assist states and school districts who are facing significant challenges in attracting and retaining teachers and school staff. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trolley tours are back at May's First Friday
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – May's First Friday Art Walk, presented by the Broome County Arts Council, hits the Binghamton streets this week with seasonal trolley tours returning to the fold. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 2, open galleries and creative spaces at 12 locations and one pop-up venue will be available for the community to walk through and enjoy. At 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., trolley tours through locations including State Street, Roberson Museum, Kilmer Museum, and Bundy Museum, are free of charge. Galleries to walk through include: Pop Up Venue! The Battle for Paradise at Praxis. Praxis, a gallery focused on emerging and experimental artists, hosts 'The Battle For Paradise,' an exhibition featuring debut video work by JW Johnston, visual art by Claire Trasorras and Peter Stewart. 8PM performance piece. The Artisan Gallery: 2025 Flower Show. BCAC is pleased to celebrate the arrival of spring with a vibrant display of artistic expression at the annual Flower Show. This eagerly anticipated group exhibition showcases a diverse collection of visual artworks celebrating florals, nature, and new life. This year, more than fifty talented regional artists have interpreted the theme of florals in a variety of styles and mediums with one Best in Show prize awarded. Thank you to Binghamton Agway for generously sponsoring this event. Artful Child Gallery: Rainbows & Springtime. Calvin Wilson. (6pm-9pm) Atomic Toms: B in Bloom: Community Art Unveiling. Join us as we showcase the incredible artwork created by Binghamton University students, faculty, and staff as part of the B in Bloom project, a campus-wide initiative led by the Culture of Belonging Committee. (5pm-9pm). The Bundy – 3rd Floor Gallery: The Latest: Part Two. Victor Lay. From Lay: 'This is a continuation of my most recent work that was displayed late last year at another venue, plus many additional pieces making their debut. The style is always realism and the subject is usually nature. All are done from original photos with some directly from life.' Live acoustic music by Billy J James & Alex Fisher. Binghamton Photo (1st floor gallery – adjacent to the Bundy Museum): Au Naturel. Brian Taborne. From Taborne: 'Au Naturel focuses on natural things in natural environments. I've noticed over my time of taking photos that I enjoy presenting the world as it is and not manipulating anything in camera or after the photo is taken. Natural and practical lighting is something I strive for, as it's how we all see the world on a daily basis. The world isn't seen in studio lighting. One principle I've tried to stick to on my photography journey is taking photos of light first and objects second. I am a firm believer that any environment or object, no matter how objectively 'ugly' it is, can look beautiful with the right lighting and composition. Strong sunlight hitting some healthy, green foliage in the summertime is a personal favorite lighting condition of mine.' (6pm-9pm). The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier: Sticking Together: Making Art as One. Discovery Center Kids Club. Join us for 'Sticking Together, Making Art as One' at the Free First Friday Art Show on May 2nd from 4-7pm, a fun and creative event geared especially for children and families! This public, collaborative art show invites visitors of all ages to contribute to the artwork. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting, everyone is welcome to create their own unique piece. It's a fantastic way for kids to express their creativity, explore their imagination, and be part of a community art project. Bring your little artists and make lasting memories as you all contribute to this interactive and inclusive event! (4pm-7pm). The Cooperative Gallery: BEAUTIFUL MISTAKE. Natalie Dadamio. From Dadamio: 'As an abstract artist, my work is rooted in process, channeling a raw, primal energy through gestural mark-making, instinctive movement, and layered moments—allowing something larger than myself to take over, guiding the creation with an untamed, expressive force.' (5pm-9pm). Just Breathe, Ex-hale Gallery: The Hunny Suite. Brandy Brown. Exhibit will feature surreal paintings, digital art and some fiber art/crochet work. (6pm-9pm) Orazio Salati Studio and Gallery: Some New Works. Orazio Salati, Fern Pritikin Lynn. Lynn works in gouache and Matted acrylic mixed with hand prepared mediums. Some new paintings never seen before and some old. Including some Raku pottery. (6pm-9pm) The Roberson Museum: Tri-Cities Opera 75th Anniversary Exhibition. Various Artists. LAST CHANCE TO VIEW: This exhibition features larger-than-life set pieces and breathtaking costumes, in addition to news clippings, scenic design miniatures, and archival photos that offer a behind-the-scenes look at the region's premier opera house. On view through May. Admission to the museum is half-priced ($4). (5pm-9pm). Phelps Mansion Museum: Student Piano Recital and Self-Guided Mansion Tours The mansion will be open for FREE self-guided tours from 6pm-9pm. Additionally, The mansion will be open for FREE self-guided tours from 6pm-9pm. Join the students of Pej Reitz for their annual spring piano recital. Performances begin at 6 pm. (6pm-9pm). Trolley Tours: Tours leave from the Phelps Mansion Museum at 6 PM and 7 PM. Tours are FREE and highlight local architecture and Binghamton sights! For more information, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Billionaires dream of building utopian techno-city in Greenland
A handful of wealthy, politically connected Silicon Valley investors are reportedly eyeing Greenland's icy shores as the site for a techno-utopian 'freedom city.' That's according to a report from Reuters, which details a proposed effort to establish a new, libertarian-minded municipality characterized by minimal corporate regulation and a focus on accelerating emerging technologies like AI and mini nuclear reactors. Supporters of increased economic development in Greenland argue its frigid climate could naturally cool massive, energy intensive AI data centers. Large deposits of critical and rare earth minerals buried beneath the island's ice sheets could also potentially be used to manufacture consumer electronics. The so-called 'start-up city'—which bears similarities to another ongoing venture in California's Solano County—reportedly already has the backing of PayPal founder Peter Thiel and Ken Howery, President Donald Trump's pick for Denmark ambassador. If confirmed by the Senate, Howery would lead US discussions to acquire Greenland. In that role, Howery could potentially act as a bridge linking the audacious freedom city investors with the US government. All of that, it's worth noting, will also almost certainly face fierce backlash from Danish officials who have repeatedly pushed back on the Trump's administration's proposals to take over the Arctic island. Proposals to create billionaire-funded stateless societies around the world have been attempted over the years, but none have evolved past much more than a proof of concept. The Reuters report cites claims Howery, Thiel, and prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist Marc Andreesen are amongst the most prominent names backing the Greenland effort. Howery, who still needs the US Senate to confirm his position as ambassador to Denmark, is reportedly a long-time friend of billionaire Elon Musk and formerly founded a venture capital firm with Thiel. Thiel, meanwhile, has emerged as one of the loudest supporters, both vocally and financially, of the 'Seasteading' movement, which is trying to build floating, stateless utopia cities in the ocean. Andressen, notably, is also part of a tech-investor consortium California Forever looking to build the city in Solano County. Each of these efforts—along with others like the already existing city Próspera in Honduras—are united by libertarian political ideals, a focus on technological development, and lots of money. Rumors around the proposed Greenland city date back at least to November 2024 when Praxis co-founder Dryden Brown fired off a series of tweets explaining how he had tried to purchase land in Greenland. Praxis is a self-described 'internet-native nation' crypto startup with a stated goal of 'restor[ing] Western civilization,' and has reportedly received over $525 million in funding to start building out new cities. Brown told Reuters he has since been approached by several companies to explore establishing a new city on Greenland. Related: [Silicon Valley's wealthiest want to build their own city outside of San Francisco] The idea of the U.S. acquiring Greenland, once widely regarded as a joke during the first Trump administration, has evolved into a serious U.S. foreign policy objective. The president campaigned on the issue during the 2024 election and has since doubled down, despite repeated assertions from Danish officials that the island isn't for sale. Nevertheless, Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, visited a U.S. military installation on the island in March 2024 and delivered a speech urging Greenlanders to voluntarily cut ties with Denmark. (Recent polling shows that an overwhelming majority of Greenland residents oppose the idea of possible annexation by the U.S.) President Trump, meanwhile, has not ruled out the possibility of taking the territory by force. So why all the obsession with a mostly uninhabitable island with a population of around 57,000? Supporters of Greenland development laid out their arguments during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing earlier this year. During the hearing, Texas Mineral Resources Board Chairman Anthony Marchese claimed Greenland's coastline holds what is 'indisputably' one of the greatest collections of minerals found in a single jurisdiction. That includes rare earth minerals, which are crucial to powering a plethora of modern consumer electronics devices. 'Throw a dart at any part of the coastline and you will surely hit a world class [mineral] target,' Marchese said during the hearing. Most of those minerals are currently buried beneath thick sheets of previously impenetrable ice. But supporters of investment in Greenland argue that new mining techniques, combined with the melting of some ice due to a warming climate, could make those once-inaccessible minerals within reach. Others, like US Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) say Greenland's cool temperatures and proximity to geothermal vents could make it an ideal location to power the massive data centers needed for AI. In theory, that combination of cool temperatures and access to energy could be attractive for tech companies looking to rapidly ramp up computing capacity without relying on fossil fuels. Brown, the Praxis founder, also told Reuters he believes Greenland's harsh topography could make it an ideal site for experiments aimed at replicating the surface of Mars.
Associated Press
08-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Praxis Launches Two Active Equity ETFs—PRXG and PRXV—for the ‘Heart of Your Portfolio'
Praxis Investment Management ™, Inc., a company of Everence ® and a leading faith-based investment manager, today launched its first two exchange-traded funds (ETFs)— Praxis Impact Large Cap Growth ETF (PRXG) and Praxis Impact Large Cap Value ETF (PRXV). Both funds began trading on the NYSE today. 'Our new active ETFs are designed to meet the demand of faith-based investors,' said Chad Horning, President of Praxis Funds ™. 'Investors want competitive, values-driven investment options and they want to talk with their financial advisors about investing with their faith in mind, and these products facilitate that conversation.' PRXG and PRXV deploy quantitative equity strategies similar to those used in the Praxis Growth Index Fund (MMDEX) and the Praxis Value Index Fund (MVIIX). 'All Praxis funds embody our stewardship investing core values and use our ImpactX framework to create real-world impact,' said Benjamin Bailey, Vice President of Investments. ' Research shows that investors want advisors who understand and engage with their faith-based investing preferences. Our new ETFs provide practical solutions for advisors looking for lower cost, liquid, tax-efficient, values-driven investment options to serve these clients.' The funds seek capital appreciation and performance similar to the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index and CRSP US Large Cap Value Index respectively. Praxis applies equity screens consistent with its core values and utilizes optimization techniques to attempt to limit benchmark tracking error. The funds are meant to serve as core allocations—'the heart of your portfolio'— as described in the marketing campaign launching today. Bailey will head the team managing PRXG and PRXV. Bailey has over 20 years of investment management experience and has managed Praxis portfolios since 2005. The expense ratios for both funds are 0.36%. Learn more about the Praxis ETFs at Since 1994, Praxis has offered investment products designed to meet practical needs for everyday investors seeking to steward their assets consistent with their desire to promote positive social and environmental impacts. Praxis brings a faith-based approach to ETFs, mutual funds, multi-fund portfolio solutions and money market accounts. Based in Goshen, Indiana, Praxis is a company of Everence Financial. Learn more at CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index: Represents the Growth Style for companies covering top 85% of cumulative capitalization of CRSP US Total Market. It is not possible to invest in an index. CRSP US Large Cap Value Index: Represents the Value Style for companies covering top 85% of cumulative capitalization of CRSP US Total Market. It is not possible to invest in an index. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the fund carefully before investing. A prospectus and a summary prospectus which contains this and other information about the fund may be obtained by visiting The prospectus and the summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing. Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. ETFs are subject to additional risks that do not apply to conventional mutual funds, including the risks that the market price of an ETF's shares may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value, an active secondary trading market may not develop or be maintained, or trading may be halted by the exchange in which they trade, which may impact an ETF's ability to sell its shares. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the ETF. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Talia Dunyak Lowe Group +1 414 376 7934 SOURCE: Praxis Investment Management Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/08/2025 09:15 AM/DISC: 04/08/2025 09:15 AM
