DOE EM enhanced facilities for safer depleted uranium conversion
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy's Environmental Management (EM) announced that facility enhancements had a significant positive impact on converting depleted uranium hexafluoride (DUF6) into more stable compounds according to a press release by EM.
Blinken holds press conference following trip to Middle East
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
In a press conference at Cairo Airport, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stressed America's unwavering support for Israel amid the ongoing crisis in the region.
U.S. Secretary of Education announces 2023 Terrel H. Bell award recipients
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
According to a press release dated Oct. 18, 2023, the nine honorees, all leaders of schools in the 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools cohort, will be officially recognized at an awards ceremony scheduled for next month.
Biden-Harris Administration invests over $11 Million in Native American education programs
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
Funding has been earmarked for the newly established Native American Language Resource Centers (NALRC), the first-ever Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI), and the State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) program
Pfizer Inc. agrees to $2 million settlement
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
U.S. Department of Labor to resolve allegations of pay discrimination against female employees at its New York City headquarters, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Labor.
U.S. DOT amplifies regional infrastructure grants with new funding
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
According to a Department of Transportation press release, the agency is expanding its RIA program with $24 million in new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Brookings Metro and Center for Economic Inclusion launch racial equity initiative in eight U.S. cities
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the initiative aims to tackle racial wealth gaps in eight selected small and mid-sized American cities by providing each with $100,000 in funding
Cato study finds possible left-leaning bias in public school libraries
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
The study, part of a Cato Policy Analysis, examined 200 public school districts and their accessibility to eleven selected book titles covering various perspectives on systemic racism and American values
Rising employer health care premiums signal ongoing financial strain, KFF report finds
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
According to a recent press release from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), employer-sponsored health insurance premiums for families have increased by 7% this year, reaching an annual cost of $23,968
Child care sector lags in job recovery CAP report reveals
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
The U.S. childcare sector is grappling with job recovery and wage competitiveness issues, says a new report by the Center for American Progress
CAP report spotlights accountability gaps after 2020 election
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
While criminal indictments against former President Donald Trump have made headlines, the report highlights that certain lawmakers have escaped similar scrutiny
U.S. Department of Defense highlights People's Liberation Army activities in declassified release
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
According to the DOD press release, the documents are intended to corroborate key findings in the upcoming 2023 China Military Power Report (CMPR), which addresses an uptick in risky PLA activities since the fall of 2021
Agri Stats sued by DOJ for operating extensive information exchanges among meat processors
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
A civil antitrust lawsuit against Agri Stats Inc. has been filed by The Justice Department for organizing and managing anticompetitive information exchanges among broiler chicken, pork, and turkey processors.
Corn producers can use geospatial technology to asses wind damage in fields
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
A recent study published in Frontiers in Agronomy suggests that corn producers can use geospatial and remote sensing technologies to accurately measure the damage and estimate potential economic loss.
USDA reaches stipulation agreement with Salem Livestock Inc. and Windsor Livestock Auction Co.
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has entered into a stipulation agreement with Salem Livestock Inc. and Windsor Livestock Auction Co. Inc. for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
$60 million in school meals available through USDA
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled two new grant opportunities plus a training and technical assistance partnership to help schools invest in nutritious school meals.
Partnership created for early detection of emerging animal diseases
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a new partnership between the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.
Hollywood writers get protection over AI from WGA labor agreement
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
The Writers' Guild of America (WGA) has reached an agreement with major Hollywood production studios to regulate the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the industry.
Artificial Intelligence to help increase productivity launched by EY and IBM
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
EY and IBM have announced the launch of EY.ai Workforce, an innovative HR solution that enables organizations to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their key HR business processes.
Keyword search warrant upheld by Colorado Supreme Court
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 23, 2023
The Colorado Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a keyword warrant, a digital dragnet tool that allows law enforcement to identify everyone who searched the internet for a specific term or phrase.
