News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The Potential of Open Source AI
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed efforts to calm tensions in the Middle East and prevent further escalation of the conflict. They also discussed ongoing work to reach a ceasefire to the conflict in Gaza that secures the release of hostages, allows for a surge of humanitarian assistance, alleviates the suffering of the Palestinian people, and unlocks the possibility of broader regional stability. The Secretary thanked the...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
On August 5, 2024, the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand Science and Technology Agreement was extended for ten years. Since the Agreement was first signed in 2013, and extended in 2018, the strategic partnership between both nations has continued to grow into a robust and enduring relationship.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell met with President of Ho Chi Minh Academy Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang on Friday in Washington, D.C., following Secretary Blinken’s recent trip to Hanoi. Deputy Secretary Campbell reiterated U.S. condolences for the loss of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and stated the United States will continue to work closely with Vietnam’s leadership, including President To Lam as he carries out the duties of General Secretary. The Deputy Secretary underscored the United States’ support for a strong, independent, prosperous, and resilient Vietnam...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The Justice Department issued statements from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division regarding the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia’s decision in United States v. Google.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a settlement with the New Jersey Imaging Network to resolve a civil rights complaint from an individual who uses a wheelchair and was denied mammography services due to her disability. This action is based on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving funding from HHS.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris has demonstrated a commitment to the rule of law and supports a bipartisan border security bill. In contrast, anti-immigration MAGA extremists in Congress, including House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), have been accused of politicizing immigration issues without addressing the broken system.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Following Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's signing of an amendment to the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) released a statement from Senior Policy Manager Ash Johnson.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, the owners and operators of Financial Education Services (FES) will cease practices that the FTC alleged created a pyramid scheme and violated the Credit Repair Organizations Act. The proposed court orders include substantial monetary penalties.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced enhancements to its Indoor AirPlus home labeling program on August 5, aimed at improving indoor air quality protection and expanding market accessibility.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a phone conversation with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Head of the Sovereign Council of Sudan, on August 5, 2024. The call was summarized by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with RBL Products Inc., based in Detroit, Michigan, for allegedly selling unregistered pesticide products. The company, located at 6040 Russell St., will pay a $584,000 penalty and has ceased production and sales of the implicated products.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Birmingham, Ala. (August 5, 2024) – On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. CST, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Birmingham Water Works will hold a press event to announce a $171 million EPA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan aimed at improving drinking water infrastructure in Birmingham, Alabama.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Countering Foreign State Information Manipulation and a Joint Communiqué on the U.S.-Australia Landsat Next 2030 International Partnership Initiative in Washington, D.C., on August 5, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Following a ruling by Judge Amit P. Mehta in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that Google’s browser and Android agreements constituted unlawful monopolization under Sherman Act §2, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy, released a statement from Joseph V. Coniglio, director of ITIF’s Schumpeter Project on Competition Policy.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
A new report published by the American Psychological Association highlights that mental exertion is often associated with unpleasant feelings. The study, led by Erik Bijleveld, PhD, of Radboud University, suggests that despite the common encouragement from managers and teachers for employees and students to engage in mentally challenging activities, these individuals generally dislike mental effort.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has released new data showing that HRSA-funded health centers served over 31 million patients in 2023, marking an increase of 2.7 million since 2020.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
WASHINGTON DC -- Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party appeared on NewsNation's Prime over the weekend to discuss various issues related to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The topics included the CCP's purchase of land near U.S. military bases, tax rebates for fentanyl exports into the U.S., and its authoritarian alignment with Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada on August 5, 2024, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in addressing violent crime.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Three residents of Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, were extradited to the United States last week and made their initial appearance in Newark federal court yesterday on charges relating to their participation in a sprawling “grandparent scam” that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars.
