News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
A recent survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) reveals that younger workers are experiencing heightened levels of stress, loneliness, and feelings of being undervalued in the workplace. The 2024 Work in America survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll among over 2,000 working U.S. adults, highlights significant generational differences in workplace experiences.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The report issued today by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) indicates that Iran aims to continue expanding its nuclear program in ways that have no credible peaceful purpose. These planned actions further undermine Iran’s claims to the contrary.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
As Chinese officials continue to push for the Sinicization of religion, the official "Two organizations of Christianity/Lianghui" (The National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Churches in China and The China Christian Council) of Henan Province is attempting to sinicize Christian wedding and funeral rites. Concerns have been raised that this effort aims to limit current liturgical elements of Christianity while incorporating Chinese folklore or superstitious elements, or even political components.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Key European and North American aviation industry associations have welcomed the renewed commitment for greater coordination between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The announcement was made during the 2024 FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today, June 13, the allocation of $9.75 million in grant funding aimed at assisting coastal and Great Lakes communities in safeguarding the health of beachgoers. The funding is designated to support water quality monitoring and public notification programs across various states, Tribes, and territories.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Washington, D.C. — For decades, the far right has pushed ideas that have stripped Americans of some of their reproductive freedoms. The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 underscores how the eradication of the constitutional right to abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center was just the first step in a long-term plan to exert control over reproductive freedom for all Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Matthew Guariglia, a Senior Policy Analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), has been named a National Governing Institutions Fellow at the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress. This multi-month residential fellowship supports scholars working on research that can impact policy making. Guariglia, who won this fellowship in his personal capacity outside of his work with EFF, will work on a new book about the dramatic increase of the U.S. government's ability to collect and store information on individuals and how it has used that information for various...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
BOSTON (June 13, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9.75 million in grant funding to aid coastal and Great Lakes communities in safeguarding the health of beachgoers. This funding will support states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for their beaches. Maine is set to receive $254,000 from this program.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9.75 million in grant funding to assist coastal and Great Lakes communities in protecting the health of beachgoers. The grants aim to support water quality monitoring and public notification programs across various states, Tribes, and territories, including Massachusetts, which will receive $254,000.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The founder and CEO of a California-based digital health company, along with its clinical president, were arrested today for their alleged involvement in a scheme to distribute Adderall over the internet and commit health care fraud by submitting false claims for reimbursement.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
BOSTON (June 13, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $9.75 million in grant funding to help coastal and Great Lakes communities protect the health of beachgoers. The funding will assist many states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for their beaches, including New Hampshire, which will receive $194,000 in grant funding from this program.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The Consumer Technology Association® (CTA), the owner and producer of CES®, has announced a new partnership with the European Commission’s European Innovation Council (EIC) for this year’s CES Unveiled in Amsterdam. This collaboration aims to identify emerging technologies from across Europe to be showcased at the event, which will take place at the Beurs van Berlage on October 15, 2024. The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy has also renewed its long-standing partnership with CES Unveiled in Amsterdam to highlight innovations from the Netherlands.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Emirates $1.8 million for operating flights carrying JetBlue Airways’ designator code in regions where a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight prohibition was in effect for U.S. operators. The airline has been ordered to cease and desist from future similar violations.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The Justice Department issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the Supreme Court’s decision in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine:
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
RENO, Nev. — Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis announced a $142 million investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to enhance drought resilience and boost water supplies nationwide as part of the Investing in America agenda. The selected projects are expected to provide approximately 40,000 acre-feet of annual recycled water, sufficient to support over 160,000 people annually.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Extreme heat health risks are increasing as climate change drives more frequent, prolonged, and intense heat waves. A new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) highlights the workers most vulnerable to extreme heat and recommends policy measures, including a federal heat standard, to protect their health, safety, and productivity.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Missouri lead-acid battery manufacturer EnerSys Energy Products Inc. to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act at the company’s Warrensburg and two Springfield facilities. The company is a subsidiary of EnerSys Inc., the world’s largest industrial battery manufacturer.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken addressed several pressing international issues during an interview with Savannah Guthrie on NBC's "The Today Show" on June 13, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The following statement was released by the governments of the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom regarding Russia's subversive activities and electoral interference targeting Moldova.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education announced the 2024 Engage Every Student Recognition Program Champions, honoring 13 non-profit organizations and city municipalities across the country. These entities, working in partnership with local schools, are recognized for their efforts to expand access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
