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Blinken: Hizballah financier manipulated 'permissive nature of the global art, diamond and precious gems markets'

The U.S. Departments of State and Treasury have announced they are taking actions against an international sanctions-evasion network accused of using a complex web of companies and individuals to finance Hizballah’s terrorist activities.


Martin: Despite climate challenges,'we are seeing opportunities for growth'

June 5 is the deadline to apply for part of $500,000 in federal grant funding for projects that incorporate innovative conservation practices into agricultural production in the Pacific Islands area.


Parton: DOL 'recruited 303 organizations to raise their voices in support of registered apprenticeships'

The U.S. Department of Labor has taken a significant step toward promoting, expanding and diversifying registered apprenticeship opportunities across the nation by announcing the addition of 98 new organizations to the existing 205 apprenticeship ambassadors.


Pollock: 'Trustees must exercise oversight on behalf of shareholder interests'

The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken legal action against an investment adviser for breaching regulations outlined in the Liquidity Rule.


Klein: 'Milestone collaboration with IBM aims to provide SAP customers a better user experience'

SAP SE and IBM announced IBM Watson technology will be integrated into SAP solutions to deliver fresh AI-driven insights and automation to support innovation and improve user experiences throughout the SAP solution range.


Vanderberg: 'Rogue River Trail is a national treasure, and we are happy to re-open it'

A popular hiking trail in Oregon that was closed after parts of it were impacted by a landslide last month has been reopened for hikers.


Blinken: North Korea's 'illicit cyber and IT worker operations threaten international security'

The Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have imposed sanctions against entities and individuals associated with North Korea's overseas IT workers.


Four metropolitan areas in New York state are receiving $1 million each from the federal government to develop ways to cut climate pollution and create clean-energy economies.


Bowman: Report helps to 'refine our understanding of the economic challenges facing U.S. households'

The Federal Reserve Board released the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022 report May 22, shedding light on the financial security of American adults and their families.


House Republicans to EPA: 'China has a stranglehold on the critical minerals supply chain'

Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and 150 other House Republicans have written a letter to Michael Regan, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), expressing their concerns regarding potential adverse consequences associated with enforcing regulations on the vehicle choices made by American citizens.


Jensen: 'Durez Corp. knowingly failed to develop and implement safeguards to protect employees'

The U.S. Department of Labor recently uncovered violations related to inadequate protection against respiratory and fire hazards caused by resin accumulations at the Durez Corporation facility in Kenton, Ohio.


Regan: New online tool could 'reduce exposure to toxins, strengthen community resilience, and increase environmental justice'

Coastal communities, regions and states can use new data visualization to determine projected sea-level rise near hazardous waste facilities in coastal flood zones.


Heritage's Dans: Project 2025, 'leading conservative organizations joining forces to prepare and seize the day'

The Heritage Foundation announced that the 2025 Presidential Transition Project now has 60 coalition partners serving on its advisory board.


No programmers? No problem: READY robotics simplifies robot coding, rollouts

No programmers? No problem: READY robotics simplifies robot coding, rollouts



NVIDIA and Microsoft drive innovation for Windows PCs in new era of generative AI

NVIDIA and Microsoft drive innovation for Windows PCs in a new era of generative AI.


Nadella: MIcrosoft seen as 'the platform of choice to help customers get the most value'

Microsoft Corporation announced that its revenue, operating income and net income all increased in the third quarter.


Burt: 'Investment advisers have fiduciary duties to act in their clients’ best interest'

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against Classic Asset Management LLC and Douglas G. Schmitz, an indirect part-owner and investment adviser representative, for breach of fiduciary duty by utilizing leveraged exchange-traded funds in client accounts.


CDC Director: 'Our nation's HIV prevention efforts continue to move in the right direction'

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently released data showing that the estimated number of new HIV infections has dropped 12% in 2021 compared to 2017.


Ledger CEO: 'Everybody is very sad at Ledger when you yell at us'

In response to a week of intense criticism surrounding its new seed-recovery service, French wallet manufacturer Ledger has embarked on a public relations campaign aimed at addressing concerns and improving its approach.