Medscape When Lucas Denault was first infected with COVID in January 2021 at the age of 15, his symptoms were relatively mild. A high school athlete at the time, the Pennsylvania resident experienced a brief bout of cold-like symptoms,…
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PCAOB Welcomes Global Partners to 17th International Institute on Audit Regulation
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) today concluded its two-day 2025 International Institute on Audit Regulation, in Washington, DC. Established by the PCAOB in 2007, the event offers regulators from around the world a chance to discuss issues related to auditor oversight, audit quality, and investor protection. Attending the Institute this year were officials from audit regulators in 33 non-U.S. jurisdictions, as well as officials from several international organizations.
“The PCAOB’s International Institute provides a platform to exchange ideas and insights among audit regulators around the world to advance audit quality. It is also a vital forum for building and maintaining constructive relationships that enable audit oversight cooperation for the benefit of investors in U.S. capital markets,” said PCAOB Acting Chair George R. Botic.
Under the theme of “A Firm’s System of Quality Control: The Foundation of Audit Quality,” the Institute included sessions with PCAOB Board Members and staff, leaders from non-U.S. regulatory bodies, and representatives from key stakeholder groups across auditing and financial reporting. Panel discussions covered topics such as emerging opportunities and challenges in audit oversight, technology and audit regulation, the intersection of private equity investment, audits, and audit regulation, and the latest insights from PCAOB inspections.
Keynote sessions included remarks from James H. Freis, Jr., the founder of Market Integrity Solutions, and Dr. Maria Borysoff, Assistant Professor of Accounting at George Mason University.
“The annual International Institute gives us the opportunity to discuss current audit matters with other audit regulators, deepen our understanding and cooperation with each other, and better protect investors around the world,” said Karen B. Dietrich, Director of the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs.
Learn more about the PCAOB’s international work on our website.
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About the PCAOB
The PCAOB is a nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports. The PCAOB also oversees the audits of brokers and dealers registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including compliance reports filed pursuant to federal securities laws.
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‘Keep Android Open’ movement fights Google dev requirement • The Register
Starting next year, Google plans to require all apps installed on certified Android devices, including sideloading, to come from developers it has verified. Many Android developers see the move as a power grab and have started a movement to…
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Newcastle 2-0 Spurs (Oct 29, 2025) Game Analysis
Nick Woltemade’s sixth goal of the season sealed holders Newcastle United’s passage to a fourth-successive Carabao Cup quarterfinal as Tottenham Hotspur became their latest victims.
Woltemade’s second-half header wrapped up a 2-0 win set in…
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US and South Korea reach trade deal
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‘Morte Cucina’ Team Says Asian Co-Productions Face Cash Flow Crisis – Tokyo Market
Film co-production in Asia is still a complex game with substantial challenges, especially in cash flow financing, according to the creative team behind Tokyo International Film Festival competition title “Morte Cucina.”
Speaking at…
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Weight loss drugs to credit for drop in obesity rate?
(TNND) — Gallup reported a “meaningful decrease” in the adult obesity rate, which coincided with an increased uptake of injectable weight loss drugs.
The Gallup report, which relied on self-reported data, showed the obesity rate fell to 37% this…
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Arsenal 2-0 Brighton (Oct 29, 2025) Game Analysis
Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka both struck in the second half to secure Arsenal’s eighth-consecutive victory with a 2-0 Carabao Cup fourth-round win over Brighton at the Emirates.
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Randy Parker Named a Visionary Leader by Reuters 2025 Automotive D.R.I.V.E Honours
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 29, 2025 – Randy Parker, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America, has been recognized as a Visionary Leader by Reuters in its 2025 Automotive D.R.I.V.E. Honours. With fifteen winners selected across five categories, the Automotive D.R.I.V.E. Honours celebrate innovation, commitment, impact and leadership within the automotive industry. The Visionary Leader award spotlights three executives for their excellence in a specific project, leadership or results. It celebrates individuals pioneering new ideas and challenging the status quo within the automotive industry.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by Reuters in a year of both challenges and great success,” said Parker. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our Hyundai team and the commitment of our dealers and retail partners, whose passion for serving our customers and communities made this recognition possible.”
Under Parker’s leadership, Hyundai and Genesis have achieved record-breaking growth and impact. Parker has led Hyundai to become the second-largest EV seller in the U.S. and guided major investments like the grand opening of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Savannah, Georgia. Additional initiatives, such as Hyundai Home and the IONNA charging network, have further demonstrated Hyundai and Parker’s commitment to clean mobility.
“It’s no surprise that Randy Parker has been recognized as a Visionary Leader by the Reuters D.R.I.V.E. Honours,” said José Muñoz, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor Company. “It’s a much deserved acknowledgment of his commitment to excellence and years of driving results for our company and our network of dealers, employees and customers.”
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company’s Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai’s 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a published economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok
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UNM research suggests Halloween fireballs could signal increased risk of cosmic impact or airburst in 2032 and 2036
Every year, the Taurid meteor shower lights up the night sky from late October through early November. Sometimes called the “Halloween fireballs”, they are named for the constellation Taurus—the bull—from which the meteors appear to…
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