News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
WASHINGTON - Adrianne Todman, the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), issued a statement today in commemoration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $253,636 for 19 restaurant workers employed by X.M. Investment LLC and Beemer Investments LLC, both operating as Crackin’ Crab in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The recovery follows an investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Washington, D.C. — Last year, a think tank released Project 2025, a playbook proposing the elimination of federal transit funding. A new Center for American Progress (CAP) column explains how this proposal would impact local transit systems, affect tens of millions of Americans, and undermine economic growth.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Nearly four out of five Americans agree that the country is experiencing a housing affordability crisis and that officials at all levels of government are not doing enough to address this issue, according to a survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Retail sales saw a significant increase in May, with notable gains both month over month and year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions. The data was released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF).
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
The Justice Department has released a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding the FBI’s Quarterly Uniform Crime Report, which indicates a decrease in violent and property crime in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Apple has announced significant software updates across its Home products, aiming to enhance entertainment and convenience for users. The updates include tvOS 18, which introduces new features like InSight and improvements to Enhance Dialogue and subtitles. These updates are available as developer betas today and will be released as free software updates this fall.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
On the evening of May 23, 2024, Qin Wen, a Christian from Xi’an Church of Abundance identified as a "victim" by the police, issued an open prayer letter stating that all her money was donated to God and that she was not defrauded by the pastors. Qin Wen has hired a defense lawyer to prove that she is not a victim. However, the work of the defense lawyer has faced significant obstacles. The Baqiao District Court in Xi’an has used various excuses to prevent the defense lawyer from legally reviewing files and copying discs.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Apple has previewed watchOS 11, an update to its wearable operating system, designed to enhance health and fitness tracking through new features and personalization options. The update introduces the Vitals app, which consolidates key health metrics for better daily decision-making. It also includes a training load measurement feature to optimize workout intensity and duration.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Apple commenced its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference today, unveiling new technologies and features during a keynote live-streamed from Apple Park to a global audience. Throughout the weeklong event, developers and students will have access to Apple experts and insights into new tools, frameworks, and features designed to enhance their apps and games.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Washington, D.C. – TechNet, the national bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, has joined 21 other partners of the United for Privacy Coalition in a letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The coalition urges Congress to include a single, uniform national privacy standard in the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) to address the growing patchwork of state privacy laws.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Eric L. Nantell, a former Kentucky corrections sergeant, was sentenced to 84 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for multiple charges including deprivation of civil rights and obstruction of justice. Nantell was convicted after a four-day trial for failing to intervene during the assault of an inmate, misleading state investigators, and making false statements to an FBI special agent. Six other officers previously pleaded guilty and were sentenced for their roles in the incident and subsequent cover-up, with three testifying against Nantell.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) has welcomed the introduction of a bill to re-authorize the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act, initially signed into law on June 17, 2020. The organization expressed its appreciation to the bipartisan co-sponsors of the bill, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR).
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) recently highlighted its new mission statement with a series of events and initiatives focused on community-centered public safety strategies.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
A new analysis by the Center for American Progress (CAP) reveals efforts by a small group of congressional members to dismantle public lands, roll back conservation efforts, and prioritize industry profits. Dubbed the "antiparks caucus" by CAP, this group includes senators and House members who have introduced or co-sponsored multiple antiparks bills or signed legal briefs undermining presidential authority to protect public lands.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Microsoft to help rural hospitals defend against rising cybersecurity attacks
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
From June 13–15, 2024, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will convene G7 leaders in Apulia, Italy. The high-level meeting comes amid a range of global challenges, including the war in Ukraine, ongoing conflict in Gaza, climate disasters, and a mounting sovereign debt crisis in the Global South. With a resurgence of authoritarianism worldwide and renewed geopolitical tension, this G7 summit is seen as an opportunity to reinforce democratic values and restore trust in international institutions through decisive multilateral action. Here are five critical priorities the G7...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Following four days of elections across 27 EU countries, far-right parties have made notable gains, although the central political bloc of the EU remains intact. Johan Hassel, senior fellow and director of Global Progress at the Center for American Progress, responded with a statement:
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has joined ten other trade associations in urging the Biden Administration to address Canada’s imminent digital services tax (DST). The associations have sent a letter calling for an investigation into the discriminatory aspects of the DST under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA).
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
The Justice Department and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the creation of a federal multi-agency task force to combat the illegal distribution and sale of e-cigarettes.
