News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Eddie Murphy's action-comedy "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" maintained its position at the top of the English Films List for the second consecutive week, garnering 22.2 million views. The film's nostalgic appeal resonated with fans, leading to comments such as, “We hate to see Axel leave, but love to watch him walk away.”
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Since its launch on July 16, 2022, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has answered over 10 million calls, texts, and chats from individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this milestone today. HHS has invested nearly $1.5 billion into the lifeline as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s strategy to address these national crises.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has announced a new investment in a multi-state social worker licensure compact. This initiative, part of the first-ever Licensure Portability Grant Program, aims to facilitate social workers practicing across state lines, thereby increasing access to behavioral health services and enhancing telehealth capabilities.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
We believe the best products are built by working with the communities we serve. We recently invited people with disabilities and accessibility advocates to co-design solutions with our product teams to enhance the accessibility of mixed reality technology.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent preliminary injunction against the Michigan operator of Leo’s Coney Island franchise locations in Clarkston, Dearborn, Livonia, and Sterling Heights. This follows a history of non-compliance with overtime regulations and wage shortchanging.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The United States and Guyana conducted a virtual Strategic Dialogue on July 16 to address mutual interests such as climate resilience, food security, and energy transition. The U.S. delegation was led by Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs Daniel P. Erikson, State Department Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols, and Special Advisor to the Vice President for the Western Hemisphere Scott Winton. This interagency team included representatives from the Department of State, USAID, the Department of...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau today shows modest retail sales gains in June despite an uneven pace of spending in recent months, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has authorized the National Park Service to prepare a potential nomination for 11 U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The proposed sites are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
A federal grand jury in Brooklyn, New York, has returned a four-count indictment against Michail Chkhikvishvili, a 21-year-old Georgian national. Chkhikvishvili, also known by various aliases including Mishka and Commander Butcher, is charged with soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence in New York City.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.1% drop in consumer prices for June, marking the lowest core inflation rate in over three years. Additionally, the U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, surpassing expectations and bringing the total number of jobs created under President Biden to a record 15.7 million.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of approximately $20.4 million in grants to six recipients across Region 2, encompassing New York, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico. The funding aims to support efforts to report and reduce climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 has announced Shannon Chatwin from Owasso High School in Owasso, Oklahoma, as the winner of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE). Mrs. Chatwin, an Advanced Placement environmental science teacher with over a decade of experience, engages students in environmental education through various projects and field trips.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met today with Gabon’s Transition President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Deputy Secretary Campbell received an update on Gabon’s democratic transition and reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to supporting Gabon’s efforts to implement an inclusive and transparent political process culminating in free and fair elections. The two officials agreed to take concrete steps to deepen and expand the bilateral relationship based on shared priorities, including economic and social development, maritime and border security, environmental conservation,...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
A dual citizen of the United States and Ghana will make his initial appearance today in the Eastern District of New York to face charges related to his participation in a scheme to bribe Ghanaian officials to obtain and retain business from the Republic of Ghana.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
On July 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $160 million in grants to support efforts to reduce climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials and products. The funding is part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which aims to support American businesses in producing low-carbon materials.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Yesterday, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm hosted a working dinner with CEOs of leading companies in the clean energy economy. During the meeting, Secretary Yellen, Secretary Granholm, and CEOs discussed the impact of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, described as "the most significant climate law in history," which is driving private sector investments in American clean energy and creating new jobs across the nation.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Employee Benefits Security Administration is seeking nominations to fill five three-year vacancies on the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans, known as the ERISA Advisory Council. The deadline for submissions is August 26, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $10 million for two projects aimed at lowering costs and reducing the environmental impact of producing rare earth elements and other critical minerals from coal, coal wastes, and by-products. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these projects are intended to meet growing domestic demand for critical minerals while reducing reliance on foreign supply chains. These minerals are essential components in clean energy technologies such as solar panels, wind...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered more than $1.1 million in back wages and damages from operators of a Los Angeles garment contractor that deliberately denied overtime wages to its employees. The department now seeks to distribute these wages to all the workers who earned them.
