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U.S. officials head to Azerbaijan for COP 29

Senior officials from the Biden-Harris Administration will participate in the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22.


Global Entry partnership expands as UAE joins program

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a new Global Entry partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making it the 23rd country to join the program.


UMass campuses awarded nearly $1.5M for pollution prevention initiatives

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that three campuses of the University of Massachusetts have been selected to receive nearly $1.5 million in grants aimed at supporting pollution prevention practices.


Illinois man sentenced for preparing false tax returns

An Illinois tax return preparer has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for preparing and filing false tax returns.


Chairman urges end to University of Michigan's partnership with Chinese defense-linked institution

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has urged the University of Michigan to terminate its joint institute with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.


Small businesses struggle with hiring as job openings rise

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its October jobs report, revealing that 35% of small business owners had job openings they could not fill.


Environmental justice grants available for tribal nations and communities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Philanthropy Northwest have announced the launch of a new Thriving Communities program, inviting grant applications for environmental justice projects.


EFF launches website answering common tech questions

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has introduced a new platform called "Digital Rights Bytes," designed to provide clear and concise answers to common technology-related questions.


Global entry interviews scheduled at Cut Bank International Airport this November

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is set to host a Global Entry enrollment event at Cut Bank International Airport in Montana this November.


EPA allocates $700K grant to Missouri universities for pollution prevention

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Missouri University of Science and Technology and Missouri State University will receive nearly $700,000 in grants.


Department of Defense reveals $29.8 billion military intelligence budget for FY2024

The Department of Defense has announced the appropriated budget for the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) for the fiscal year 2024.


University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded nearly $300K for pollution prevention initiatives

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will receive a grant amounting to $298,650.


EPA awards Kansas State University nearly $600K for pollution prevention

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Kansas State University will receive nearly $600,000 in grants to assist businesses in adopting pollution prevention practices.


Biden-Harris Administration allocates $44.8M to cut EV battery recycling costs

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant funding initiative aimed at reducing the costs associated with recycling electric vehicle (EV) batteries.


CBP intercepts fentanyl pills and ammo at Calexico port

CBP officers from the San Diego Field Office intercepted a significant quantity of illicit substances and ammunition at the Calexico West Port of Entry last week.


US-China Financial Working Group holds sixth meeting amid global economic talks

The United States and the People’s Republic of China convened for the sixth meeting of the Financial Working Group (FWG) on October 28, alongside the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington.


Lowell man faces federal charges for alleged interstate sex trafficking

A man from Lowell, Massachusetts, has been charged with sex trafficking and transporting a victim across four states.


Biden administration invests $82M in tribal clean drinking water initiatives

The Department of the Interior has announced an investment nearing $82 million to provide clean drinking water to Tribal communities in the Western United States.


US files suit against former LaJobi Inc. president over unpaid import duties

The United States has initiated a civil lawsuit against Lawrence Bivona, former President of LaJobi Inc., for allegedly avoiding the payment of antidumping duties on Chinese-manufactured children's bedroom furniture imported into the country.


U.S. portfolio holdings of foreign securities reach $15.3 trillion at end-2023

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, has released findings from its annual survey on U.S. portfolio holdings of foreign securities...