News from May 2024
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The EPA Region 7 recently held an Environmental Justice Tour and Listening Session in Omaha, Nebraska on May 6, 2024. The event was organized in collaboration with the Douglas County Health Department and Omaha Chamber of Commerce.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The House Committee on Natural Resources advanced three bills during a full committee markup. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) expressed the wide range of legislative priorities addressed by the bills and praised the bipartisan effort behind them.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The Department of State is offering up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Russian national Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a leader of the LockBit ransomware group. This announcement follows a federal grand jury indictment in New Jersey charging Khoroshev with crimes related to the LockBit ransomware variant.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
Five new games are launching exclusively on mobile for Netflix members in May. SEGA’s Sonic Mania Plus, which is out now, Jonathan Blow’s iconic platformer Braid, Anniversary Edition (with one exclusive level for Netflix members), Newfangled’s Paper Trail, and Akiisoft and Devolver Digital’s Katana Zero. Additionally, Netflix Stories is adding to its growing catalog of interactive fiction games based on hit Netflix shows with Netflix Stories: Virgin River. Netflix Games are included with all Netflix memberships without ads or in-app purchases.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero will participate on a Responsible AI panel at the North American Securities Administrators Association’s (NASAA) 2024 Public Policy Symposium that explores the opportunities and challenges faced by policy makers, regulators, regulated financial institutions, investors, and customers. The panel discussion is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EDT) at the InterContinental Washington, D.C. - The Wharf located at 801 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024.This event aims to delve into the growing...
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted comments (translation here) in response to Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) consultation regarding investment into connectivity infrastructure.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
Two ship engineers on the oil tanker M/T Kriti Ruby pleaded guilty today to charges related to the concealment of pollution by falsifying records, with the chief engineer also pleading guilty to charges related to the discharge of oily waste into the sea from a commercial vessel near a petroleum terminal in Sewaren, New Jersey.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo Before Their Meeting
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a new rule implementing parts of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). The announcement was made by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Richard J. Monocchio in DeKalb County, Georgia.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a final rule to establish federal regulations for Adult Protective Services (APS) with the aim of enhancing the quality and consistency of APS services nationwide. The rule, introduced by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), is designed to elevate APS standards and ensure uniformity in services provided across states.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
Economic growth slowed during the first three months of the year, but consumers are still spending more than last year, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today. “The U.S. economy lost some spring in its step during the first quarter as the pace of growth declined, and the downshift came with an unexpected bout of inflation,” Kleinhenz said, noting that prices for services are still increasing even as prices for goods level off. “But even with signs that the economic expansion is decelerating, the economy remains resilient, boosted by a solid job...
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Rail Modal Group LLC after a truck struck and severely injured a yard manager directing traffic at a Fremont grain yard on Jan. 2, 2024. This incident came shortly after OSHA received reports of unsafe working conditions regarding struck-by vehicle hazards at the facility in November 2023.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
On May 7, 2024, in Hefei, Anhui Province, the wives of Pastor Zhou Songlin and Elder Ding Zhongfu, who were arrested for their faith, responded to criticism from some believers in an open letter. The situation arose after the two wives hired lawyers for their husbands following their arrests. The Ganquan Church in Hefei, with a history of over 20 years and four to five hundred believers, faced challenges due to religious persecution, leading to the arrest of several church leaders on suspicion of fraud.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Jordan's King Abdullah II
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) celebrated the signing of finance agreements for Republic of Angola projects, marking a significant step in advancing economic investment priorities. The agreements, totaling over $1.3 billion, will support clean power, radio connectivity, and transportation infrastructure in the Lobito Corridor.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
Two Greek shipping companies, Avin International Ltd. and Kriti Ruby Special Maritime Enterprises, have admitted guilt in a U.S. court for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS), falsifying records, and obstructing justice.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
"A Minnesota man was sentenced today to 108 months in prison for wire fraud and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns."
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The Justice Department and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today progress by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) in providing access to basic sanitation services, abating exposure to raw sewage from inadequate onsite wastewater systems, and improving health outcomes for the predominantly Black communities of Lowndes County, Alabama.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
Chairman Moolenaar on TikTok Suing the USG Over the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging construction industry employers and workers across the nation to take part in its 11th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction from May 6-10. The event focuses attention on preventing the industry’s leading cause of worker deaths.
