News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 17, 2024
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today formally established Blackwell School National Historic Site in Texas as the nation’s newest national park. The park is the seventh national park unit designated under President Biden. Recent additions include the designation of Amache National Historic Site in Colorado, the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Illinois and Mississippi, and Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park in Kansas.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 17, 2024
Apple TV+ has achieved a record 72 Emmy Award nominations across 16 Apple Originals, marking its best performance to date. The streaming service received nominations in several top categories, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series for "Lessons in Chemistry," Outstanding Drama Series for "The Morning Show" and "Slow Horses," and Outstanding Comedy Series for "Palm Royale." Additionally, the platform secured nods for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special with "STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces" and "Girls State," as well as Outstanding Hosted...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 17, 2024
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a statement regarding an incident involving blade damage on a Vineyard Wind offshore turbine.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 17, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez met on July 17, 2024, to discuss the ongoing partnership between the United States and Panama. The meeting coincided with the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 17, 2024
On July 17, 2024, Secretary Blinken announced at the America's Partnership for Economic Prosperity Ministerial that the U.S. Department of State and Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy would host the Americas Partnership Semiconductor Symposium: Expanding the Supplier Ecosystem on September 5-6, 2024, in Mexico City. The Symposium will focus on expanding and diversifying the semiconductor assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP) ecosystem in Americas Partnership countries.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 17, 2024
The United States has expressed approval for the 15-day extension of the humanitarian truce agreed upon by parties involved in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The U.S. has urged all regional actors to honor this truce. Efforts will continue in collaboration with the governments of DRC, Rwanda, and Angola to support regional diplomatic initiatives under the Luanda and Nairobi processes aimed at achieving a lasting cessation of hostilities.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 17, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced preliminary terms with GlobalWafers to significantly increase the production of silicon wafers in the United States. The U.S. Department of Commerce and GlobalWafers America, LLC, along with MEMC LLC, subsidiaries of GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $400 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. This initiative aims to bolster domestic semiconductor wafer production and advance U.S. technology leadership.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 17, 2024
Staff from the National Restaurant Association brought a pro-restaurant message to attendees of the Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and will share a similar message at the Democratic National Convention next month in Chicago.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 17, 2024
Apple is collaborating with the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund, Sobrato Philanthropies, and Destination: Home to launch the Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund. This initiative aims to provide targeted loans to advance affordable housing development as part of Apple’s $2.5 billion commitment to address housing affordability in California.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced plans to transition Veterans to a more modern, streamlined online login process over the next year. This initiative is part of the VA and Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to protect Veteran data and that of their beneficiaries.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 17, 2024
Cochise County, Arizona, situated along the southern border with Mexico, has become a focal point in the national debate on immigration and border security.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 17, 2024
The powerful Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) are at the heart of the fentanyl crisis that has devastated communities across West Virginia according to U.S. Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II of the Northern District of West Virginia.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority will hold a hearing before Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes regarding the matter of Natalia Lynch, Docket 9423. The event is scheduled for July 16, 2024. The dial-in number for this public hearing has yet to be determined.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The Department of State has sanctioned Mr. Shlomo Yehezkel Hai Sarid, pursuant to Executive Order 14115, for being a leader or official of Tzav 9, which was previously designated by the U.S. government for threatening the peace, security, or stability of the West Bank. The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) list has been updated to include Mr. Shlomo Yehezkel Hai Sarid.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
SEATTLE – The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Tacoma, including a landmark injunction that permanently prevents the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from retaliating against employees at up to 59 locations in the State of Washington.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Pentagon Spokesman Lt. Col. Devin Robinson provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of $3,887,329 in funding to Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse, a Chicago-area nonprofit organization. The funds aim to support efforts to report and reduce climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials. According to EPA estimates, construction materials used in buildings and infrastructure contribute more than 15% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
El Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. ha recuperado más de $1,1 millones en salarios no pagados y compensación por daños de operadores de un contratista textil de Los Ángeles que negó deliberadamente el pago de horas extras a sus empleados. Ahora, el departamento busca distribuir estos salarios a todas las personas que los ganaron.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Mortgage rates that averaged 6.92% in June, according to Freddie Mac, along with elevated rates for construction and development loans, continue to impact builder sentiment.
