News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) Dr. William LaPlante traveled to Tokyo, Japan, to launch the inaugural U.S.-Japan Defense Industrial Cooperation, Acquisition, and Sustainment (DICAS) Forum with his Japanese counterpart, Masaki Fukasawa, Commissioner of the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency (ATLA). The visit included several key events aimed at enhancing defense industrial cooperation between the two nations.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 10, 2024) – The Washington Times published an op-ed from NFIB President Brad Close this weekend, emphasizing the need for Congress to address two critical issues affecting small businesses ahead of NFIB’s 2024 Fly-In. Close highlighted the significance of the 20% Small Business Deduction and discussed the implications of new beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Apple announced that its Vision Pro device will be available for pre-order in new countries and regions starting June 13, with availability beginning June 28. Customers in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore can pre-order on June 13 at 6 p.m. PT. For Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, pre-orders start on June 28 at 5 a.m. PT with availability from July 12.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) convened the third Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) in Seoul on June 10, 2024. Established to implement the Washington Declaration between the United States and Republic of Korea in April 2023, the NCG is a bilateral consultative body aimed at strengthening the U.S.-ROK Alliance and extended deterrence to contribute to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the region.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. will travel to Brussels, Belgium, on June 12 to host an in-person meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) on June 13. This will be the 23rd meeting of the UDCG since Secretary Austin formed the international group in April 2022.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Apple today introduced Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This new system combines generative models with personal context to deliver relevant and useful intelligence. Integrated into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, Apple Intelligence utilizes Apple silicon to understand and create language and images, perform actions across apps, and simplify everyday tasks.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
This fall, AirPods software updates will transform the way users respond to Siri, take calls with friends and loved ones, and immerse themselves in their favorite games. Delivering a seamless, hands-free experience, Siri Interactions allow AirPods Pro users to privately respond to Siri with a simple head nod yes or shake no. For even clearer call quality, Voice Isolation comes to AirPods Pro, helping ensure the caller’s voice is heard in loud or windy environments. AirPods updates also significantly reduce audio latency while gaming and add Personalized Spatial Audio for even...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
The Graphic Communications National Pension Fund (NPF) has agreed to repay over $8 million in excess funds received from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) under the Special Financial Assistance Program. This agreement follows a civil settlement.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Apple has introduced a comprehensive suite of new tools and resources aimed at enhancing the capabilities of developers across its platforms. The latest release, Xcode 16, includes features such as Swift Assist and predictive code completion to streamline the development process.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
A federal jury convicted a Massachusetts man on Friday for conspiring to defraud the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a compliance agreement with the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) to address claims of Clean Air Act violations at its bulk chlorine storage site in Saipan. Under this agreement, CUC is required to meet specific requirements within one year, including updating the facility’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) and addressing all areas of concern identified through prior EPA inspections.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Early in 2024, the Biden administration took significant conservation actions: expanding two national monuments, finalizing rules to conserve 13 million acres in America’s Arctic, ensuring the oil and gas industry pays its fair share for public resources, and reversing outdated decision-making that favored energy over conservation on public lands. These efforts build on previous progress, with the administration having protected more than 41 million acres of public lands and waters and invested over $18 billion toward conservation projects nationwide. Nearly 80 percent of...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Washington, D.C. — The upcoming G7 summit in Italy is seen as a crucial platform to reinforce democratic values and restore trust in international institutions through decisive action.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has released a report urging the next U.S. administration to adopt a comprehensive techno-economic policy agenda aimed at restoring the nation's global leadership in advanced industries, amid growing competition from China.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Apple today announced new updates across its platforms designed to empower users and maintain control over their data. The company introduced Private Cloud Compute, which extends iPhone’s security protections to the cloud, ensuring that user data is used only for specific requests and never stored or accessible by Apple.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Following an investigation by the Long Island district office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, Brookhaven Irrigation Corp. and its operator Michael Coggins have been ordered to pay $120,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to 29 current and former employees. The department alleged that the company willfully violated the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) overtime pay and recordkeeping provisions from July 2019 to July 2022.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
In April 2023, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank released a policy blueprint titled "Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise," proposing significant changes to local transportation systems across the United States. Chapter 19 of this document targets the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), suggesting the elimination of funding for its core programs and Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA — Apple today previewed macOS Sequoia, the next version of its desktop operating system, introducing new productivity and intelligence features to Mac. Key additions include iPhone Mirroring, which expands Continuity by enabling full access to and control of iPhone directly from macOS. Safari receives an update with the new Highlights feature for easier information discovery on webpages. The new Passwords app simplifies password management.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
A version of the Terrorist Finance Prevention Act (TFPA) has been attached to a must-pass intelligence authorization bill in the Senate. The TFPA requires the President to implement significant secondary sanctions against individuals in the crypto space involved with terrorist financing. These sanctions could apply to regulated financial institutions, such as custodial exchanges, and non-custodial entities referred to as "foreign digital asset transaction facilitators."
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Hurricane forecasters know that occasionally, a storm that appears dead resurfaces with unexpected strength. The Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) might follow a similar trajectory.
