News from April 2024
By Federal Newswire | Apr 17, 2024
Commissioner Goldsmith Romero is set to participate in the European Securities and Markets Authority’s roundtable hosted by Georgetown University Law Center on April 17, 2024. The event will take place at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EDT).The participation of Commissioner Goldsmith Romero in this roundtable signifies a significant collaboration between regulatory bodies and academic institutions. This event will provide a platform for dialogue and discussion on important issues within the financial and securities sectors....
By Federal Newswire | Apr 17, 2024
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the most active global real estate technology fund, has revealed the eight companies selected to participate in the 2024 REACH program. Mark Birschbach, NAR's senior vice president for strategic business innovation and technology, emphasized the program's goal of driving innovation in real estate technology, stating, "Our aim is to push the boundaries of what's possible, equipping agents who are Realtors® with tools and insights that foster exceptional client service and...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 17, 2024
Commissioner Caroline D. Pham is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat on recent CFTC developments and policy agenda. The event is set to take place at Steptoe LLP in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. (EDT).The event, hosted by the D.C. Bar and Steptoe LLP, will feature a discussion with Commissioner Pham, providing insights into the latest developments and the policy agenda of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).According to event information, there will be an opportunity for networking during the fireside chat with...
By Michael Carroll | Apr 16, 2024
Drug cartels that engage in human trafficking are extending their reach into Oklahoma.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
Hudson Institute China Center Director Miles Yu said Taiwan received "a lot of attention" from nations like Japan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated the country.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
The White House has unveiled a preliminary set of regulations that could potentially enable millions of borrowers nationwide to obtain student debt relief. If this initiative is implemented, it would mean that over 30 million borrowers have benefited from student loan relief under a program led by President Joe Biden, which has already facilitated $153 billion in debt forgiveness for 4.3 million borrowers.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that assistance is forthcoming for 112 communities through the Thriving Communities Program (TCP). The TCP aims to facilitate the planning and development of transportation and community revitalization activities, providing tools to ensure that under-resourced communities can access the historic funding provided in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has confirmed that Israel, the U.S., and their allied partners have successfully neutralized most of the 300 airborne weapons launched by Iran at Israel. The armaments, originating from Yemen, Syria, and Iran, comprised over 110 medium-range ballistic missiles, more than 30 land-attack cruise missiles, and in excess of 150 uncrewed aerial vehicles.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and six East Bay cities have been levied a fine of $372,876, as per an announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. The penalty is associated with the discharge of untreated sewage into San Francisco Bay, constituting a violation.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
A new report by the American Psychological Association (APA) has highlighted the ongoing risks to youth posed by social media platforms and called for technology companies to take responsibility in making their products safe for young users. APA's chief science officer, Mitch Prinstein, emphasized the need for structural corrections to harmful design features and functions, stating, "Most children and adolescents lack the experience, judgment and self-control to manage their behaviors on these platforms." Prinstein stressed that age restrictions alone are insufficient and...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
Nadia Schadlow is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and co-chair of the Hamilton Commission on Securing America's National Security Innovation Base. She served as U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for strategy and as an appointee to the National Security Council.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
Housing starts fell in March with interest rates somewhat higher than expected last month as the latest inflation readings failed to show improvement. Builders are also still facing higher supply-side costs and tighter lending conditions.Overall housing starts decreased 14.7% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.32 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The March reading of 1.32 million starts is the number of housing units builders would begin if development kept this pace...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
NVIDIA has unveiled its latest offerings in the realm of professional graphics, catering to the increasing demand for advanced computing performance across design and productivity applications. The new NVIDIA RTX A400 and A1000 GPUs, based on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, are set to revolutionize workflows for professionals and creatives alike.The RTX A400 GPU introduces accelerated ray tracing and AI capabilities to the RTX 400 series, empowering users with cutting-edge tools for enhanced productivity. With 24 Tensor Cores for AI processing, the A400 enables...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
Sacramento, Calif. – The Computer & Communications Industry Association has submitted written comments in opposition to California’s SB 1154 and will testify at today’s hearing before the state Senate Judiciary Committee.SB 1154 would harm numerous businesses and industries statewide by prohibiting the use of pricing algorithms to set or recommend a price or commercial term that incorporates nonpublic competitor data. These algorithms are crucial for businesses to efficiently adjust prices in line with supply and demand fluctuations, bypassing traditional pricing methods....
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
Under Secretary for Benefits for the Department of Veterans Affairs Joshua Jacobs announced a new initiative aimed at assisting veterans who are struggling to maintain their homes.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
The Center for Democracy & Technology's Vice President of Policy, Samir Jain, delivered testimony before the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee on the topic of "Legislative Solutions to Protect Kids Online and Ensure Americans’ Data Privacy Rights" on April 17, 2024. Jain emphasized the importance of safeguarding data privacy and children online while urging Congress to enact a comprehensive federal privacy law.Jain expressed gratitude to the committee members, stating, "Thank you Chair Bilirakis, Ranking Member Schakowsky, and Chair McMorris Rodgers and Ranking...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
NFIB President Brad Close, in an editorial published in The Wall Street Journal, emphasized the significance of the 20% Small Business Deduction for Main Street businesses across the nation. Close urged Congress to pass the Main Street Tax Certainty Act in order to provide stability and support for small businesses.Close highlighted the impact of the Small Business Deduction, stating, "The deduction, which about nine in 10 small businesses use, allows for a 20% deduction of qualified business income. It’s the biggest tax cut for small businesses in history, helping level...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
TechNet, a bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, has emphasized the critical need for a comprehensive federal privacy law ahead of an upcoming privacy hearing in the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.In a statement attributed to President and CEO Linda Moore, TechNet stressed the importance of addressing the current patchwork of state privacy laws that is causing confusion among consumers and impacting the economy. Moore stated, “The need for a comprehensive and preemptive federal privacy law has never...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have announced that the highly anticipated rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will be streamed exclusively on Netflix on July 20, 2024. The fight will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will be part of a significant boxing event that includes a heavyweight match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.The rematch between Taylor and Serrano, known as Taylor vs. Serrano 2, will be a co-main event, with the fighters competing for the undisputed super lightweight championship. The first fight between the...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
3 Body Problem, the epic drama series from David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, spent its third week atop the English TV List, clocking 4.8M views. Stylish dramas took two spots on the list and became #inspo for fans. Guy Ritchie’s aristocratic gangster series The Gentlemen claimed third place (3.7M views) in its sixth week and sent sales for posh fashion skyrocketing. The limited series adaptation Ripley, starring Andrew Scott, climbed to sixth place (2.5M views).True crime documentary What Jennifer Did debuted at #1 on the English Films List with 18M views,...
