News from October 2024
By Federal Newswire | Oct 23, 2024
Successful enforcement efforts at the Port of Memphis led to the seizure of infant products valued at $61,000 due to safety concerns. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Machinery Center of Excellence and Expertise (CEE) identified high lead paint content and choking hazards in these products.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 23, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has joined an amicus brief led by the Chamber of Progress, requesting the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to uphold a district court decision in favor of Apple. The case, AliveCor v. Apple, involves allegations from AliveCor that Apple acted anti-competitively by replacing an application program interface (API) with an improved version.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 23, 2024
A federal grand jury in Bowling Green has indicted a man from Tompkinsville, Kentucky, on charges related to methamphetamine distribution.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 23, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3.6 billion in new funding as part of the Biden-Harris administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aimed at upgrading water infrastructure nationwide. This funding is part of a larger $6.2 billion investment for fiscal year 2025, which seeks to improve the management of wastewater, protect freshwater resources, and ensure safe drinking water delivery.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 23, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that 48 organizations will receive $246.4 million to support the development of affordable housing and community facilities aimed at low-income families and communities in need of investment. The funding is part of the fiscal year 2024 round of the Capital Magnet Fund (CMF) awards.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 23, 2024
A recent survey conducted by ACT | The App Association reveals that likely voters in the United States strongly support the enactment of a national data privacy law. This poll, fielded by Embold Research, also indicates significant concern over the government's current antitrust strategies and lawsuits against technology companies.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 23, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new allocation of $3.6 billion under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to enhance water infrastructure nationwide. This announcement, combined with an earlier $2.6 billion release this month, brings the total investment for Fiscal Year 2025 to $6.2 billion.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 23, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant investment in water infrastructure as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. A total of $3.6 billion will be allocated to upgrade water systems nationwide, building on the $2.6 billion announced earlier this month, making a combined $6.2 billion for Fiscal Year 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 23, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, where they discussed global security challenges and the promotion of peace in conflict-affected regions. Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided a readout of the meeting.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2024
Sebastián Incháustegui, an attorney at Universidad Panamericana, said that cartel violence and influence are at peak levels as Mexico recently passed an amendment potentially giving cartels more power over the country’s judicial system. Incháustegui made this statement on September 19.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2024
Global technology trade association ITI and Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI) have led a coalition of over 60 companies, universities, and non-profits in urging Congress to pass legislation authorizing the U.S. AI Safety Institute within the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) before the end of the current congressional session.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a substantial investment aimed at boosting clean energy manufacturing in former coal communities across the United States. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is allocating $428 million for 14 projects, focusing on small and medium-sized businesses in areas with decommissioned coal facilities. These projects are part of the administration's Investing in America agenda, which seeks to address vulnerabilities in the energy supply chain.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv to address regional tensions. According to Spokesperson Matthew Miller, they discussed efforts to de-escalate conflicts and promote a diplomatic resolution along the Blue Line, which would enable civilians on both sides of the border to return home.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2024
The Department of the Interior has announced a $9 million investment for drought mitigation efforts in Kansas. This funding is part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda and stems from the Inflation Reduction Act, which is recognized as the largest climate investment to date.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2024
Premiering on November 21, the animation series "Tokyo Override" will take viewers into a futuristic Tokyo where artificial intelligence is deeply woven into everyday life. In this automated society, a group of motorbike-riding outcasts uncovers an ominous threat lurking beneath the surface.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2024
Season 4, Part 1 of "Outer Banks" has maintained its position at the top of the English TV List for a second consecutive week with 8.8 million views. The show's first season also reentered the list at number eight, attracting 2.2 million views as fans revisit earlier episodes ahead of Part 2's release on November 7.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Norfolk, Virginia, have successfully recovered six pieces of heavy equipment that were stolen from Massachusetts and bound for Guinea. The equipment was initially taken from a rental company in Woburn, Massachusetts, before being shipped out of Newark, New Jersey. It was later found in a shipping container in Spain and returned to Norfolk.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2024
Despite media narratives suggesting otherwise, violent crime rates in the United States are reportedly on the rise. A new documentary released by The Heritage Foundation aims to shed light on the reasons behind the increasing crime rates in many American cities. The film attributes these issues to what it describes as "pro-criminal, anti-victim, police-hating radical agendas" of certain district attorneys.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2024
Netflix has marked its tenth anniversary in Australia with the opening of a new office in Sydney. The office, located on the traditional land of the Gadigal people in Chippendale, aims to strengthen Netflix's presence and commitment to Australian storytelling.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a second mobile laboratory to Watauga County, North Carolina. This move is part of an effort to assist the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), and local health departments in testing drinking water following Hurricane Helene.
