Download IPFS A. Tysen Duva, a longtime federal prosecutor known for high-profile convictions in Florida, has been nominated for a senior role in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The White House announced on July 30 that Duva has been selected to become an assistant attorney general, with reports indicating[Read More…]

Download IPFS Hurricane Gil continues to move through the eastern Pacific Ocean but poses no threat to any land areas, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm, which reached hurricane status on Friday, is expected to weaken steadily and transition into a post-tropical system as early as[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United States government has temporarily barred its diplomatic personnel from visiting luxury hotels in Karachi, Pakistan, citing credible security threats. The decision was announced Friday by the U.S. Department of State and follows a specific alert issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi. According to the[Read More…]

Download IPFS A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by 16 Democrat-led states seeking to reverse the Trump administration’s decision to cut funding for diversity initiatives in science and technology. The ruling marks a legal win for efforts to reshape federal grant priorities away from race- and gender-based programs.[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Hundreds gathered in the Bronx to honor NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, who was killed during a mass shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office tower last Monday. The 36-year-old officer, a Bangladeshi immigrant and father of two, was posthumously promoted to Detective First Grade in a ceremony attended by[Read More…]

Download IPFS Deaths linked to recreational use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” have increased dramatically across the United States, particularly among adolescents, according to new research. A study published on July 30 in JAMA Network Open reveals a 578% increase in nitrous oxide-related fatalities between 2010 and[Read More…]

Download IPFS A record-breaking lightning flash stretching 515 miles across parts of the United States has been officially confirmed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), setting a new global benchmark for the longest single lightning event ever recorded. The extraordinary “megaflash” occurred on October 22, 2017, originating in eastern Texas[Read More…]

Download IPFS The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced a broad set of new tariffs on nearly 70 countries, scheduled to take effect on August 7. The measures initially planned for August 1 aim to strengthen U.S. manufacturing by discouraging imports and encouraging domestic production. The tariffs vary[Read More…]

Download IPFS The U.S. government plans to allocate up to $7.85 million to support Costa Rica in deporting migrants, according to a U.S. State Department document reviewed by Reuters. The funds are set to be transferred from Washington’s Economic Support Fund, traditionally used to aid economic development in allied nations,[Read More…]

Download IPFS General American Investors Company, Inc. has announced the appointment of Sarah M. Ward to its Board of Directors, strengthening the firm’s leadership with her extensive background in law and financial services. The company, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol GAM, is currently[Read More…]