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By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix, delivered a keynote address at the Royal Television Society London Convention 2024 on September 17. Reflecting on his previous appearance in 2016 when he introduced the first trailer for "The Crown," Sarandos highlighted the series' success and its role in showcasing British talent.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Sean Kennedy, executive vice president for Public Policy at the National Restaurant Association, released a statement on the introduction of the TIPS Act. The proposed legislation aims to end taxes on tips while also eliminating the tipped wage for servers and bartenders.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that retail sales continued to grow in August, driven by rising wages amid falling inflation, according to National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Administration for Community Living (ACL), has submitted a progress report to Congress on the federal implementation of the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. The strategy outlines a vision, establishes goals, and provides recommendations to ensure family caregivers receive necessary support and resources. It includes commitments from 15 federal agencies to nearly 350 actions, most of which are either completed or in progress, with almost 40 new actions added since the strategy's release.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Washington, D.C. — The Center for American Progress will host the 10th Annual National Gun Violence Prevention Summit on September 23 and 24. This two-day event aims to bring together advocates, survivors, policymakers, students, religious leaders, doctors, and other stakeholders to discuss significant challenges and opportunities in the gun violence prevention movement.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
On September 17, 2024, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivered remarks on the 30th anniversary of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) in the Great Hall. In her speech, Monaco highlighted the significant contributions and achievements of the COPS Office since its inception in 1994.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Today, Instagram introduced Teen Accounts, a new experience designed for teenagers and guided by parents. These accounts feature built-in protections that limit contact and content exposure, while also allowing teens to explore their interests. Teens under 16 will require parental permission to alter these settings.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves addressed the International Open RAN Symposium in Golden, Colorado, marking a significant event organized by the Department of Commerce. He began by expressing gratitude to NTIA’s Institute for Telecommunication Sciences and its international affairs office for facilitating the symposium.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Sixteen cardiology practices and associated physicians across 12 states have agreed to pay a total of $17,761,564 to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
NFIB President Brad Close recently discussed the significance of the 20% Small Business Deduction on The Lars Larson Show. During the interview, Close emphasized how this tax provision benefits middle-class small business owners by enabling them to grow their businesses, hire employees, raise wages, and contribute to their communities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of State announced today that Justin Tranter will continue their public service as a U.S. Global Music Ambassador at the Clinton Global Initiative’s (CGI) 2024 Annual Meeting on September 22 and 23 in New York. Tranter will headline a session of CGI’s Story Studio, titled “Uncharted Paths, Unconventional Approaches to Global Challenges,” where they will emphasize the positive power of music to bring people together, promote peace, and address global issues, particularly those affecting the LGBTQI+ community.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Geeked Week continued Tuesday with news and sneak peeks for some of the most beloved genre series, films, and games.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability (ADS) Mallory Stewart will travel to Brussels on September 18-19. Assistant Secretary Stewart will hold meetings with officials from NATO and the European External Action Service.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Six men were arrested and had their initial court appearances yesterday after being charged in a five-count indictment with violating the Animal Welfare Act in connection with a cockfighting operation. A federal grand jury sitting in Providence, Rhode Island, returned the indictment last week.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine on September 16 to engage Ukrainian partners on combatting corruption, strengthening the justice sector, and supporting police and other first responders.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The House Committee on Homeland Security will hold a hearing on September 18 at 10 a.m. Eastern time, titled "A Country Without Borders: How the Biden-Harris Open-Borders Policies Have Undermined Our Safety and Security," according to a September 12 news release from the committee.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
COLUMBIA, SC (September 16, 2024) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle joined U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn at a press event to recognize an $8.7 million grant to the Central Midlands Council of Governments (COG) for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, of Hawaii, has been charged by a criminal complaint in the Southern District of Florida with firearms charges related to an incident at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach on September 15.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The Biden Administration has announced the availability of $117 million in grants aimed at advancing recycling infrastructure and preventing food waste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed these funding opportunities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, facilitated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
