News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
TechNet, a national network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, has led a coalition of technology organizations urging the House to pass the CREATE AI Act before the end of the 118th Congress. The legislation aims to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) as a shared research infrastructure, providing AI researchers and students with access to necessary resources, data, and tools for developing safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
International travelers planning to apply for one of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) are reminded that application fees will increase to $120 on Oct. 1.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Pentagon Spokesman Lt. Col. Charlie Dietz provided a readout of the recent U.S.-North Macedonia Bilateral Defense Consultations (BDC), which took place on September 24 at the Pentagon.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded more than $3.4 million to continue disaster-relief employment and workforce training for residents of Guam affected by Typhoon Mawar.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The United States has announced new initiatives to support the protection of Ukrainian cultural heritage. This announcement was made by Acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Lee Satterfield during the United Nations General Assembly.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer in New York on September 26, 2024. The meeting focused on the importance of reaching an agreement on a proposed 21-day ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border. This proposal is backed by several countries including the United States, Australia, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Qatar.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
A federal workplace safety investigation has revealed that an employee at Hailiang Copper Texas Inc. in Sealy, Texas, suffered severe injuries while attempting to clear debris during the manufacturing of copper alloy products. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) determined that the plant operator failed to install necessary machine guards or locking devices, which exposed workers to hazardous contact with moving machine parts.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The United States, Australia, Canada, the European Union, and other nations have issued a joint statement on the security and resilience of undersea cables. This statement was made during the 79th annual United Nations General Assembly.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced $48 million in funding to expand access to housing counseling services and strengthen the nation's housing counseling workforce. Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman made the announcement during remarks at the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials’ National Conference.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced actions to disrupt Russian cybercrime services as part of an international effort. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an order identifying PM2BTC, a Russian virtual currency exchanger linked to Sergey Sergeevich Ivanov, as a “primary money laundering concern” connected to illicit finance in Russia. Concurrently, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Ivanov and Cryptex, a virtual currency exchange operating in Russia.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has released a report titled "In Deep Trouble: Surfacing Tech-Powered Sexual Harassment in K-12 Schools." The report highlights the growing issue of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including deepfakes, within public K-12 schools during the 2023-2024 school year.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The American Medical Association (AMA) has been awarded funding by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to enhance the U.S. public health infrastructure. This funding is part of the CDC’s National Partners Cooperative Agreement, which aims to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities across the nation.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted comments in response to the New York Attorney General’s Advanced Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for the SAFE for Kids Act and Child Data Protection Act. The association raised concerns about privacy and Constitutional rights, while sharing the goal of protecting young users online.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the latest funding from the Clean School Bus Rebate Program, making up to $965 million available to school districts. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, which aims to transition nearly 500,000 school buses in the U.S. to cleaner technologies. The program seeks to protect over 25 million children who ride school buses daily from harmful air pollution.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced a $12.9 million award to Nano One Materials Corp. (Nano One) through the Defense Production Act Investments (DPAI) program. This funding aims to optimize and increase Nano One's production of active materials for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathodes at its facilities in Candiac, Québec, and Burnaby, British Columbia.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry apprehended a man wanted on an outstanding felony state warrant for indecent exposure to a minor.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
As Climate Week NYC continues, global tech trade association ITI and member company Accenture convened leading climate experts from the Biden Administration and the tech industry for “Sustainable Technology: AI's Role in the Energy Transition.”
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
This year, the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative marked a decade of collaboration aimed at leading as responsible space actors.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has expressed mixed feelings regarding the recent passage of another Continuing Resolution (CR) by Congress. While acknowledging that the CR has prevented a government shutdown, he emphasized the negative impact such short-term funding measures have on the Department of Defense and military operations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a virtual workshop scheduled for February 25, 2025. The event will explore the use of design features on digital platforms that aim to keep children and teenagers online for extended periods.
