Rockland DA Tom Walsh joins 3rd annual Pride Justice Awards in 9th Judicial District
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh participated in the 3rd annual Pride Justice Awards, leading the Pledge of Allegiance during the ceremony hosted by the 9th Judicial District.…
Federal Court Permanently Stops City of Springfield, Illinois from Enforcing Discriminatory Ordinance and Awards Civil Penalties
This week, a federal court in Illinois entered a permanent injunction against the City of Springfield, Illinois, prohibiting it from enforcing a local spacing ordinance that bans people with disabilities from living…
Federal Court Permanently Stops City of Springfield, Illinois, from Enforcing Discriminatory Ordinance and Awards Civil Penalties
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, a federal court in Illinois entered a permanent injunction against the City of Springfield, Illinois, prohibiting it from enforcing a local spacing ordinance that bans people with…
US awards $110 million to reduce wildlife car collisions
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Transportation Department is awarding $110 million to fund 19 projects in 17 states to help reduce car collisions with wildlife and help animals safely…
U.S. Attorney’s Office announces over $12.2 million in federal grant awards
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming today announced grant funding totaling $12,273,612 for Wyoming from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs. “I’m pleased to announce these…
Factbox-Leading nominations for 2024 Grammy Awards
(Reuters) – Nominations for the music industry’s Grammy Awards were announced Friday. Here are a few selected categories. RECORD OF THE YEAR “Worship” – Jon Batiste “Not Strong Enough” – boygenius “Flowers”…
Colombia’s EPM awards contract worth $254 million for Hidroituango dam
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombian company Empresas Publicas de Medellin (EPM) has awarded a contract worth 1.075 trillion pesos ($254 million) to a Colombian-Chinese consortium to finish civil engineering projects at the Hidroituango…
Justice Department Awards Over $4.4 Billion to Enhance Community Safety Nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Justice Department is allocating more than $4.4 billion in grants to state, local, and Tribal agencies for public safety and community justice initiatives. The funding aims to…
Jury Awards Nearly $4 Million To Student Who Accused University Of Mishandling Sexual Assault Complaint
Jury Awards Nearly $4 Million To Student Who Accused University Of Mishandling Sexual Assault Complaint Brandon Poulter on August 23, 2023 A jury ordered Pacific University to pay nearly $4 million to…
LGBTQ Activist Org Awards Thousands To Schools Across The Country To Promote Gender Ideology
LGBTQ Activist Org Awards Thousands To Schools Across The Country To Promote Gender Ideology Reagan Reese on August 6, 2023 An LGBTQ activist organization granted more than 70 public and charter schools…
Bahrain awards first ‘golden licences’ to five investment projects valued at over $1.4 billion
DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahrain granted its first “golden licences” offering special benefits to five companies that have made large-scale investment projects in the small state totalling more than $1.4 billion, it said…
Jury Says White Starbucks Manager Was Fired For Her Race, Awards Her $25 Million
Jury Says White Starbucks Manager Was Fired For Her Race, Awards Her $25 Million Laurel Duggan on June 14, 2023 A jury ordered Starbucks to pay $25.6 million Tuesday to a former…
Beachwood Police Officers Honored with Life-Saving Awards for Heroic Actions in Cardiac Emergency
BEACHWOOD, NJ- In a ceremony held on Wednesday evening, Chief Glen DeMarco of the Beachwood Police Department presented officers Justin Apel and Michael Tapp with Life Saving Awards. The recognition was in…
NJ Pick-6 Drawing Awards $19,060 in Prizes to Four Winners
TRENTON, NJ- The Pick-6 drawing held on Monday, June 5, brought good fortune to six individuals who matched five out of the six white balls drawn. Among these winners, two tickets were…
Pentagon awards $7.8 billion F-35 contract to Lockheed Martin
(Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Defense said on Friday it has awarded a $7.8 billion contract modification for 126 F-35 multi-role aircraft to weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp. The modification exercises…
Japan awards Mitsubishi Heavy $2.8 billion missile contracts
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan has awarded its largest defence equipment maker Mitsubishi Heavy Industries contracts worth 378 billion yen ($2.84 billion) to develop and build a new missile force aimed at deterring…
Venezuelan liquor cocuy is winning awards, but producers face hurdles
By Keren Torres SIQUISIQUE, Venezuela (Reuters) – The international profile of cocuy, an artisanal Venezuelan liquor made from agave, is on the rise after the beverage captured top prizes at recent international…
Dem Rep Handed Out Congressional Awards To Members Of Alleged Chinese Influence Operations
Dem Rep Handed Out Congressional Awards To Members Of Alleged Chinese Influence Operations Philip Lenczycki on February 19, 2023 California Democratic Rep. Judy Chu has handed out congressional awards to at least…
Actress Juliette Binoche honoured at Spanish Goya film awards
SEVILLE (Reuters) – The Spanish film academy’s Goya Awards paid tribute on Saturday to the late Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura, while French actress Juliette Binoche picked up an international honorary award. Saura,…
U.S. first lady Jill Biden to present at Grammy Awards
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – U.S. first lady Jill Biden will attend this year’s Grammy Awards as a presenter, the White House said on Wednesday. The Grammys separately announced the lineup of…
EXCLUSIVE: Civil Rights Commissioner Presses Virginia School Board On Alleged Withholding Of Merit Awards
EXCLUSIVE: Civil Rights Commissioner Presses Virginia School Board On Alleged Withholding Of Merit Awards Reagan Reese on January 27, 2023 A commissioner from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights asked the Fairfax…
Bank of America to give stock awards to rank-and-file workers
(Reuters) – Bank of America Corp will give stock awards to most of its global workforce for a sixth consecutive year, the company said in a memo to staff on Tuesday. The…
Factbox-Oscar nominations 2023: nominees for 95th Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominations on Tuesday for the 95th Academy Awards. Winners will be revealed in Hollywood on March 12 in Los…
17 Northern Virginia Schools Withheld Merit Awards From Mostly Asian Students As Gov Calls For Legislation
17 Northern Virginia Schools Withheld Merit Awards From Mostly Asian Students As Gov Calls For Legislation Reagan Reese on January 19, 2023 At least 17 northern Virginia schools have admitted to withholding…
Virginia AG Investigates Entire School District For Allegedly Hiding Merit Awards From Students
Virginia AG Investigates Entire School District For Allegedly Hiding Merit Awards From Students Reagan Reese on January 9, 2023 Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is opening an investigation into Fairfax County Public…
Pentagon awards L3Harris $40 million anti-drone weapon systems contract
(Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Defense awarded L3Harris Technologies Inc a $40 million contract to deliver 14 anti-drone weapon systems to bolster Ukraine’s security forces, the defense contractor said on Friday.…
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