Their work will focus on actionable solutions, transparency and civic engagement for lower-income residents that rely on bus and light rail systems COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- A multidisciplinary team of University of Maryland researchers is partnering with public officials, transit advocacy groups and other universities to improve transportation options for Baltimore City … [Read more...] about UMD Researchers Receive $2.35M NSF Award to Improve Public Transit Planning in Baltimore
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U.S. Navy Chooses NCI and Tanjo AI to Provide AI-Enabled Project Management Solution
Reston, VA (September 22, 2020) -- NCI Information Systems, Inc. (NCI), a leading provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to U.S. federal government agencies, and Tanjo AI, LLC, an award-winning machine learning (ML) company based in North Carolina, have been chosen by the U.S. Navy to provide an AI-enabled project management … [Read more...] about U.S. Navy Chooses NCI and Tanjo AI to Provide AI-Enabled Project Management Solution
True Velocity Unveils Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities With Potential to Reinvent Ammunition Supply Chain
U.S. leadership on Capitol Hill debate modernization of weapons and ammunition manufacturing and logistics GARLAND, Texas (Sept. 22, 2020) – Texas-based True Velocity, an advanced manufacturing and technology company specializing in small-arms ammunition, is introducing new technology and proprietary solutions to help armed forces streamline ammunition production and … [Read more...] about True Velocity Unveils Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities With Potential to Reinvent Ammunition Supply Chain
Oracle & Walmart Announce Tentative U.S. Government Approval
The President has announced that ByteDance has received tentative approval for an agreement with the U.S. Government to resolve the outstanding issues, which will now include Oracle and Walmart together investing to acquire 20% of the newly formed TikTok Global business. As a part of the deal, TikTok is creating a new company called TikTok Global that will be responsible for … [Read more...] about Oracle & Walmart Announce Tentative U.S. Government Approval
AJC Mourns Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
AJC mourns the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who loomed large over the American legal landscape for more than half a century, including, notably, her service on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (1980-1993) and the Supreme Court (1993-2020). She was 87 years old. Her careful and methodical litigation for gender equality – a category that barely existed … [Read more...] about AJC Mourns Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Truck Electrification Leader Effenco Announces Major Financing
Effenco Development Inc. (“Effenco” or the “Company”), a leader in heavy duty vocational vehicle electrification and connected mobility market, announces the closing of a CA$10 million round of financing (approximately US$7.5 million), with the participation of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), the Center of Excellence in Energy Efficiency (C3E), Investissement … [Read more...] about Truck Electrification Leader Effenco Announces Major Financing
UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTÓNIO GUTERRES CALLS FOR INDUSTRIES TO TAKE RAPID ACTION TO ACHIEVE GLOBAL CARBON NEUTRALITY BY 2050
UN Secretary-General: “World’s reliance on manufactured products can be seen in the shortage of critical supplies and disruptions in global value chains” UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology: Advanced technologies have a vital role to play in protecting and enhancing global supply chains from global shocks UNIDO DG: “Seldom has the general public been more … [Read more...] about UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTÓNIO GUTERRES CALLS FOR INDUSTRIES TO TAKE RAPID ACTION TO ACHIEVE GLOBAL CARBON NEUTRALITY BY 2050
FEMA Program Aids Disaster Survivors with Critical Needs
Sacramento, Ca.--Individuals and households who have immediate or critical needs because they are displaced from their primary dwelling by the wildfires may be eligible for a special FEMA financial assistance program. Covered by the Critical Needs Assistance (CNA) program are life-saving and life-sustaining items. This includes, but is not limited to, water, food, first aid, … [Read more...] about FEMA Program Aids Disaster Survivors with Critical Needs
U.S. Postal Service Partnership for Growth Award Presented to Poshmark
Each year, the U.S. Postal Service honors one organization with the prestigious Partnership for Growth Award during the National Postal Forum (NPF). The Postmaster General and executive leadership team personally select the award winner. The 2020 Partnership for Growth Award winner, Poshmark, received recognition Aug. 27 during the NPF Virtual 2020 Summer Series. Poshmark is … [Read more...] about U.S. Postal Service Partnership for Growth Award Presented to Poshmark
Two Storms Threaten Gulf Coast: The Time to Prepare Is Now
As Tropical Storms Laura and Marco continue to track toward the Gulf of Mexico, EEI urges customers in the path of these storms to prepare now to ensure that they have an emergency plan and a fully stocked outage kit ready in case the storms cause power outages. "EEI's member companies in the path of these storms have activated their emergency response plans to make sure that … [Read more...] about Two Storms Threaten Gulf Coast: The Time to Prepare Is Now
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Amazon to add thousands of jobs to Phoenix metro area
New sites supporting operations network to open throughout the Valley by end of 2020; more to come in 2021 Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced 11 new sites across the Phoenix metro area expected to be open by the end of 2020 to support customer fulfillment and delivery operations. The new sites are expected to create more than 3,000 new full- and part-time jobs … [Read more...] about Amazon to add thousands of jobs to Phoenix metro area
The United States Further Restricts Huawei Access to U.S. Technology
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The Trump Administration sees Huawei for what it is – an arm of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) surveillance state – and we have taken action accordingly. Today, our government enacted several measures to protect U.S. national security, our citizens’ privacy, and the integrity of our 5G infrastructure from Beijing’s malign … [Read more...] about The United States Further Restricts Huawei Access to U.S. Technology
British Centres for Business to Represent British Lamb in the Middle East
The British Centres for Business (BCB) has been appointed as the official representative for British lamb in the Middle East, working on behalf of the UK’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The appointment comes in response to rising demand for British lamb internationally and particularly in the Middle East. This appointment will help promote British lamb … [Read more...] about British Centres for Business to Represent British Lamb in the Middle East
Woolpert Hired to Research and Develop Airfield Design Guidelines for Large UAS
Woolpert has been contracted to research and develop airfield design guidelines for large unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP). The ACRP is managed by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine and sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The primary audience for … [Read more...] about Woolpert Hired to Research and Develop Airfield Design Guidelines for Large UAS
Taiwan Donates Over 51 Million Masks to Countries Worldwide
As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages all parts of the world, Taiwan is lauded for donating over 51 million masks to more than 80 countries working to protect their people and especially front-line medical personnel from the virus. As of the end of June, recipients included the United States, Japan, Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, European Union members, other countries in Europe and … [Read more...] about Taiwan Donates Over 51 Million Masks to Countries Worldwide
World Brain Day 2020 “Moves to End Parkinson’s Disease”
On July 22, World Brain Day is dedicated to raising awareness to improve the lives of those with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers On July 22, the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) is partnering with the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society to support the 6th Annual World Brain Day. This year, World Brain Day is dedicated to raising awareness for … [Read more...] about World Brain Day 2020 “Moves to End Parkinson’s Disease”
AJC Mourns Passing of Representative John Lewis, Our Nation’s Moral Conscience
American Jewish Committee (AJC) mourns the passing of Congressman John Lewis (GA-5), the civil rights giant who worked closely with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and served more than 32 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was 80 years old. "No one in American public life was as admired as a prophetic voice calling on us to live up to our highest values and … [Read more...] about AJC Mourns Passing of Representative John Lewis, Our Nation’s Moral Conscience
Statement by the U.S. Conference of Mayors on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville (KY) Mayor Greg Fischer on the passing of Congressman John Lewis: "It is often said that John Lewis was the conscience of the United States Congress, but he was so much more than that, for he was, in truth, the conscience of our nation. Today, America's mayors mourn the passing of this great leader, … [Read more...] about Statement by the U.S. Conference of Mayors on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
CSU GLOBAL LAUNCHES FULLY ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN CYBERSECURITY
The program will help students find and succeed in high demand cybersecurity jobs through career-relevant knowledge and skills and alignment with industry technical certifications. Aurora, Colo. (July 16, 2020) – Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) -- a premier provider of innovative higher-learning opportunities through high-quality, career-relevant, and … [Read more...] about CSU GLOBAL LAUNCHES FULLY ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN CYBERSECURITY