Frederick responds to Baltimore overdose incident with preparedness efforts and public resources
FREDERICK, Md. — Following a mass overdose event in Baltimore earlier this week, the City of Frederick is coordinating with state and local partners to reinforce preparedness and public safety measures related…
China to step up efforts to attract FDI, boost consumption – state planner
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s state planner will step up efforts to attract foreign investment and improve consumption among low and mid-level income groups, a National Development and Reform Commission spokesperson said on…
Japan’s efforts to foster chip sector are ‘impressive’ – research org head
By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s efforts to regain its position as a leading manufacturer of chips are “impressive”, the head of a leading chip research organisation said on Thursday. “Japan…
Orange County Bolsters Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts
ORANGE COUNTY, NY – District Attorney David M. Hoovler and Carl LoFaro of the Hudson Valley VA Health Care System have recently announced the achievements of the Orange County Coalition to Prevent…
EU digital chief urges TikTok, X to increase clean-up efforts
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Video sharing app TikTok and social media platform X both need to step up their efforts to counter illegal hate speech, European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova said after…
DHS Doubles Down CBP Efforts to Continue to Combat Fentanyl and Synthetic Drugs
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), today released an updated, comprehensive approach within its mission set to continue to fight the national…
FY 2023 textile enforcement stats show CBP’s efforts to protect American industry
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection released fiscal year 2023 textile enforcement statistics today. The data reflects robust enforcement efforts that protect American workers and legitimate importers by taking action against…
Justice Department Announces Court-Authorized Action to Disrupt Illicit Revenue Generation Efforts of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Information Technology Workers
On Oct. 17, pursuant to a court order issued in the Eastern District of Missouri, the United States seized 17 website domains used by North Korean information technology (IT) workers in a…
US Treasury’s Yellen pledges support for Morocco’s quake recovery efforts
By David Lawder MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday said her government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)and the World Bank would support Morocco’s earthquake rebuilding efforts, praising…
‘I Don’t Want To Be Part Of That Team’: McCarthy Reacts To Republicans Who Opposed His Efforts To Avoid Gov Shutdown
‘I Don’t Want To Be Part Of That Team’: McCarthy Reacts To Republicans Who Opposed His Efforts To Avoid Gov Shutdown Katelynn Richardson on September 30, 2023 House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized…
Factbox-Amazon antitrust lawsuit latest in US efforts to rein in big firms’ clout
(Reuters) – U.S. antitrust regulators on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com accusing the online retailer of harming consumers with higher prices, the latest in a long history of tough action against…
Supreme Court Extends Pause On Appeals Court Ruling On Biden Admin Censorship Efforts
Supreme Court Extends Pause On Appeals Court Ruling On Biden Admin Censorship Efforts Katelynn Richardson on September 22, 2023 The Supreme Court on Friday extended its stay on an injunction blocking the…
US calls for end to ‘intimidation efforts’ in Guatemala ahead of presidential transition
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) -The United States urges Guatemalan authorities to end their “intimidation efforts” targeting election officials and members of the party voted to power in last month’s presidential elections, the U.S.…
S.Korea central bank says coordinated efforts needed to deal with household debt
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s central bank said on Thursday it needs to make coordinated efforts to contain household debt, which is at levels that could undermine economic growth and financial stability.…
‘Prosecute Them’: Dem Who Backed Efforts To ‘Dismantle’ Police Says She Was Carjacked In Front Of Her Kids
‘Prosecute Them’: Dem Who Backed Efforts To ‘Dismantle’ Police Says She Was Carjacked In Front Of Her Kids Lillian Tweten on September 7, 2023 Shivanthi Sathanandan, the second vice chairwoman of the…
New Jersey National Guard to Support Firefighting Efforts in Louisiana
TRENTON, NJ — Eight Soldiers and two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion of the New Jersey Army National Guard are gearing up to assist in battling unprecedented…
U.S. judge sets March 4, 2024, trial for Trump over efforts to overturn 2020 election
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal judge on Monday set March 4, 2024, as the start date for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s criminal trial on charges of trying…
Central bank efforts to cool inflation may harm innovation, study shows
By Howard Schneider JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) – Central bank efforts to slow inflation, by raising borrowing costs and cooling demand for goods and services, may also undermine investments in innovative technologies…
Hawaii Gov Doubles Down Efforts To Link Climate Change To Tragic Fires
Hawaii Gov Doubles Down Efforts To Link Climate Change To Tragic Fires Nick Pope on August 20, 2023 Democratic Hawaii Gov. Josh Green attributed some blame for the catastrophic Maui fires to…
Ex-Trump administration officials target corporate diversity efforts
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – Activision Blizzard Inc and Kellogg Co have joined a growing list of major U.S. companies to face claims from a group founded by former Trump administration officials…
Biden Just Threw A Wrench In Efforts To Reduce America’s Reliance On Russian Uranium
Biden Just Threw A Wrench In Efforts To Reduce America’s Reliance On Russian Uranium Nick Pope on August 8, 2023 The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it has designated nearly 1 million…
Trump Indictment Cites Agency That Backed 2020 Election Censorship Efforts As ‘Best Positioned’ To Know The Facts
Trump Indictment Cites Agency That Backed 2020 Election Censorship Efforts As ‘Best Positioned’ To Know The Facts Katelynn Richardson on August 2, 2023 Special prosecutor Jack Smith’s Tuesday indictment against former President…
US regulator warns brokers to bolster anti money-laundering efforts
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned some broker dealers to strengthen policies and controls that guard against money laundering, including by taking more care to…
Waymo to focus on ride-hailing services, pushes back autonomous trucking efforts
(Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Waymo is focusing on its ride-hailing service, Waymo One, while pushing back its efforts to develop commercial autonomous trucking technology, the self-driving unit said on Wednesday. Autonomous driving…
US companies’ diversity efforts are legal, Democratic officials say
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – A group of Democratic U.S. state attorneys general on Wednesday pushed back against claims by some of their Republican counterparts that many corporate workforce diversity programs amount…
Volkswagen’s efforts to boost valuation stifled by lack of succession plan
By Jan Schwartz and Victoria Waldersee HAMBURG/BERLIN (Reuters) – As Volkswagen regears its strategy around boosting stock market value, investors warned its efforts would be wasted if it does not address the…
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