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
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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 affordable … [Read more...] about CSU GLOBAL LAUNCHES FULLY ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN CYBERSECURITY
U.S. Position on Maritime Claims in the South China Sea
By MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States champions a free and open Indo-Pacific. Today we are strengthening U.S. policy in a vital, contentious part of that region — the South China Sea. We are making clear: Beijing’s claims to offshore resources across most of the South China Sea are completely unlawful, as is its campaign of bullying to control them. In … [Read more...] about U.S. Position on Maritime Claims in the South China Sea
New Study Shows That Hydroxychloroquine Saves Lives, States Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS)
A just published peer-reviewed study from Henry Ford Health System showed that the death rate of hospitalized patients who received hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) was cut in half, and there were no serious heart abnormalities. The Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS) stated that these results should encourage widespread early use of this long-established drug to … [Read more...] about New Study Shows That Hydroxychloroquine Saves Lives, States Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS)