As with any major global event, Factal editors will be closely monitoring the potential for disruptions throughout the Games, amid concerns over everything from cyber attacks and terrorism to protests and extreme weather. #GlobalSecurity #TravelSecurity #Olympics #Paris2024
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Factal gives companies the facts they need in real time to protect people, avoid disruptions and drive automation when the unexpected happens. Founded by the team behind BreakingNews.com, Factal combines experienced journalists with machine learning to identify, verify and geolocate global incidents at unprecedented speed and precision. Interested in learning more? Email us at hello@factal.com.
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Factal is #hiring a full-time Developer to join our Seattle-based technology team (remote US/UK resident candidates welcome). Your role would be developing interactive interfaces for our users, as well as internal tools for our team of editors. We have a web application (a blend of features akin to working on X/Twitter, Facebook, Maps apps, and News apps), as well as administrative interfaces that need good design thinking and smart execution. The ability to code Javascript and Python/Django at least an intermediate level is a requirement. https://lnkd.in/gjXFuPA9
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On Sunday and Tuesday U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin are meeting with Japan and Philippines to discuss mutual defense and security. The #FactalForecast lays out what's happened so far and the impact of these conversations.
From the Forecast: U.S. defense talks with Japan and Philippines
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Instead of losing valuable time searching for confirmation and context, Crisis and Threat Management set up the relevant teams to capitalize on their risk intelligence advantage. “At Assurant, we try and find either avenues that will help us weather the storm better than our competitors or find opportunities for business growth,” Devery says.
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Israel-Yemen tensions - Interview w/ Agnese Boffano July 28: Venezuela presidential elections Aug. 1: US says tariff increases on Chinese EVs, batteries and chips to start Aug. 1: Ukraine payment moratoriums expire Aug. 1: Italy's Albanian migrant center to open up Find the #FactalForecast where you enjoy podcasts and on our blog https://hubs.la/Q02H-qvN0
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Benchmarker: Olympics security, Crowdstrike ripple effects, Beryl threats, AI smiles https://hubs.la/Q02HQ1Xl0
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Olympics soccer and rugby started today. Factal is supporting our members around the clock. We’ve compiled this guide with a security outlook, travel preparations, Factal features and useful resources.
What we’ll be watching for during Paris 2024
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Are you ready for the Paris Games? Don't miss our upcoming webinar with Vismo and Factal, where we'll explore the potential risks and challenges of the events and how to effectively mitigate them. Enhance your emergency preparedness strategy with our cutting-edge solutions. Register here: https://ow.ly/zGAB50SEtO7 #ParisGames #EmergencyPreparedness #SafetyandSecurity #EmergencyResponse #Vismo #Factal #Webinar
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Factal is #hiring an experienced #journalist to join our Seattle-based newsroom to monitor and cover global breaking news stories in real time. We’re looking for a forward-thinking editor with experience in digital newsrooms, excited about the fast-paced world of #BreakingNews, calm in high-stress environments and familiar with covering different regions of the world. This position would include weekend and evening shifts. Seattle preferred but remote candidates welcome, but must be based on the West Coast of the United States to accommodate evening hours.
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More than 45,000 members of French security forces will be deployed over a 6-kilometer area to protect more than 300,000 expected spectators. At the same time, airspace will be closed within a 90-kilometer radius of the city
From the Forecast: July 26 – Olympics opening ceremony in Paris
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