Steven Schools, Head of Procurement & Supplier Governance at Vanquis Banking Group shares how he’s shaped its extraordinary procurement transformation. Steven Schools is Head of Procurement & Supplier Governance at Vanquis Banking Group. An agent of transformation at the group, he’s ascended the career ladder since joining in 2009 as Procurement Manager of Provident.

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New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Wednesday, August 7th

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Financial services companies are managing tens of thousands of identities which, at scale, can be challenging to quickly manage and secure access for employees as they join, transfer departments, or leave a company. 77% state these problems are exacerbated by a rapid influx of identities as a result of mergers and acquisitions. Acquired companies may lack visibility into all their identities’ access and may delay, inadvertently overprovision, or underprovision access.

2024 State Of Identity Security in Financial Services

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Both Walmart and Sam’s Club will continue to add suppliers to increase the variety and investment in local purchases. Walmart Puerto Rico announced the call for applications for the seventh edition of its Open Call PR program, aimed at increasing the investment in products manufactured, processed, distributed or harvested on the island. This initiative supports the growth of local entrepreneurs and contributes to Puerto Rico’s economic development.

Walmart Puerto Rico launches 2024 edition of Open Call PR initiative

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 5, 2024-- Global information management leader Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM) today announced the availability of Iron Mountain InSight ® Digital Experience Platform (DXP), a secure software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240805626589/en/ Iron Mountain InSight® Digital Experience Platform (Photo: Business Wire)

Iron Mountain Transforms the Information Experience With New Digital Experience Platform

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the release of its new Business Resilience Guide, a comprehensive resource aimed at small business owners who may not be familiar with disaster preparation. The guide includes six sections to help plan and recover from disasters, featuring best practices and template forms designed to mitigate risks for America's entrepreneurs and assist them in rebuilding stronger.

SBA launches new guide for disaster preparedness for small businesses

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced the dogs who have been waiting the longest in their care for a forever home. One of those dogs is Max, an adorable 11.5-month-old pup who has been waiting since June 3rd. Weighing in at 32 pounds, Max is already housebroken and crate-trained, making him an easy addition to any household. He is described as a dog who "loves his toys, playing with other dogs, and is great with kids too." Though he may be "a little shy with new people," his gentle and sweet nature shines through.

Meet The Sweet & Gentle Dog With A Unique Way Of Greeting New Friends

California State

San Francisco, CA

Golden Gate Media

San Francisco-based Vir Biotechnology announced on Wednesday plans to lay off 141 workers. The layoffs were disclosed in a WARN document filed with California’s Employment Development Department and includes a significant portion of the company’s upper management: five vice presidents, four senior vice presidents, 14 directors, 12 senior directors, and 19 associate directors.

California biotechnology firm announces mass layoffs: 141 roles including its senior leadership

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Vanquis Banking Group: Phenomenal Procurement Transformation

Steven Schools, Head of Procurement & Supplier Governance at Vanquis Banking Group shares how he’s shaped its...

Vanquis Banking Group: Phenomenal Procurement Transformation

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