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Labor Department appoints new leadership team for Wage and Hour Division

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the appointment of five individuals to key positions within the Wage and Hour Division.


Interior announces new USGS assessment on undiscovered oil and gas resources

The Department of the Interior has released a new assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) identifying significant undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources in the Mowry Composite Total Petroleum System.


Interior Department approves Utah mine under new expedited review process

In a significant development aimed at enhancing domestic mineral production, the U.S. Department of the Interior has approved the Velvet-Wood uranium and vanadium mine in San Juan County, Utah.


Interior deploys personnel for wildfire response in Southern California

The Department of the Interior has deployed personnel to assist with wildfire recovery efforts in Southern California.


Interior appoints BSEE as lead agency for offshore platform decommissioning

The Department of the Interior has designated the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) as the lead federal agency for overseeing the decommissioning of oil and gas platforms within the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.


Interior evaluates offshore mineral lease near American Samoa

The Department of the Interior has announced the start of a process to evaluate a potential mineral lease sale in offshore waters near American Samoa.


FAA prepares for busiest summer travel season in 15 years

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing for a significant increase in air travel this summer, marking the busiest period in 15 years.


JFE Franchising recalls cucumber products over possible Salmonella risk

JFE Franchising, Inc. has announced a recall of certain fresh-cut cucumber items and sushi products due to potential Salmonella contamination.


Albertsons recalls deli items over salmonella concerns linked to cucumbers

Following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled three store-made deli items due to potential Salmonella contamination.


Walmart recalls cucumber slices in Texas over salmonella concerns

Walmart Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of its Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices in select Texas stores due to potential Salmonella contamination.


Spectrum Brands recalls turtle food over possible salmonella risk

Spectrum Brands Pet LLC has announced a voluntary recall of a specific lot of Tetra ReptoMin 3-In-1 SELECT-A-FOOD reptile food, intended for aquatic turtles, due to potential Salmonella contamination.


Kroger recalls vegetables over possible salmonella contamination

Supreme Service Solutions LLC, operating as Supreme Produce, is involved in a recall of vegetable products sold through Kroger and its affiliates.


FAA reduces flight rates at Newark amid runway construction

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an interim order to reduce the flight arrival and departure rate at Newark Liberty International Airport.


FAA hosts roundtable on enhancing aviation safety measures

Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the airline industry, and labor organizations convened on Monday to discuss safety practices and explore ways to enhance safety in the world's busiest air transportation system.


Burgum and Rollins sign memo on wildfire preparedness ahead of peak season

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins have signed a joint memorandum on wildfire preparedness to ensure coordination between their departments during the upcoming fire season.


Ukrop's recalls products over possible salmonella risk

Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, based in Richmond, Virginia, has initiated a recall of three products following the Bedner Growers’ cucumber recall due to potential Salmonella contamination.


Big Y Foods recalls subs due to salmonella risk

Big Y Foods, based in Springfield, Massachusetts, has issued a voluntary recall of certain Made-To-Order Subs, Wraps, and Paninis sold on May 20 and May 21 at select retail locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut.


New Grains recalls bakery items over undeclared allergen concerns

New Grains Gluten Free Bakery, based in Spanish Fork, Utah, has announced a recall of several bakery products due to undeclared allergens.


PennRose Farms recalls cucumbers due to Salmonella risk

PennRose Farms, LLC has announced a recall of 5-pound mesh bags of whole cucumbers due to potential contamination with Salmonella.


Publix recalls baby food pouches due to lead contamination concerns

Publix Super Markets, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of its GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches due to concerns over potential lead contamination.