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The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $107 million for Fusion Innovation Research Engine collaboratives and $46 million for the Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program to help accelerate the development of fusion energy. In a significant step towards the development of fusion energy, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the allocation of $107 million…
The Mortgage Bankers Association supports the FHA’s new payment supplement, a new loss mitigation option meant to help the borrower avoid foreclosure amid high interest rates. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) yesterday expressed its strong support for the Federal Housing Administration’s move in introducing its newest loss mitigation alternative–the Payment Supplement—to help borrowers facing financial…
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su responds to identified inaccuracies in USDA worker safety data, outlining steps to enhance data integrity and reinforce commitment to worker safety. In a recent statement, Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su addressed concerns about the accuracy of worker safety data reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This is after an…
The Federal Trade Commission published the 2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino Act filing threshold and fee adjustments that will impact merger and acquisition reporting requirements. The Federal Trade Commission announced the revised annual thresholds for notification under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act) for the calendar year 2025, as well as adjustments to the merger and acquisition filing fees….
Following recent legal and political developments, Meta and Amazon will reduce their diversity initiatives. This stands in line with a broader shift within US businesses reassessing initiatives under the “DEI umbrella.” Just this past week, two behemoths announced significant heart changes: Meta said it would shrink its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, while Amazon said…
The Coventry Airport gigafactory, whose planning approval is due to expire in March 2025, also remains in limbo after facing a failure in gaining private investment and a worldwide slide in demand for EVs. The ambitious idea to construct a gigafactory near Coventry Airport, scheduled to expire in March 2025, has faced serious obstacles. It…
The Register of Deeds Office will be closed on Friday, January 10, due to hazardous winter weather conditions. Find alternative services and updates. The Register of Deeds Office announced that it would be closed on Friday, January 10 because of extreme winter weather. This preventive measure aims to prioritize employee and public safety in the…
Expected Supply and Demand Trends in the Global Natural Gas Market in Q2 2025 Regional Significant Trends and Implications of the Market. The natural gas industry will experience the greatest shift during the second quarter of 2025, in response to an ongoing change in the world energy environment. Such a view will be based on…
The Hawai’i DLNR introduces “Mauka to Makai,” a podcast that explores conservation issues from mountains to the sea and fosters community engagement in environmental stewardship. “Mauka to Makai” is a new podcast of the Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources, DLNR, which it says aims to shed much-needed light on the difficulties facing conservation…
Ivanti, the maker of identity, access, and automation solutions, announced essential security patches for Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and Zero Trust Access gateways, covering a list of critical vulnerabilities under active exploitation. Ivanti has released critical security patches for Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and Zero Trust Access (ZTA) gateways to patch a number of vulnerabilities…
