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Sudan: More Than 5,500 Children Displaced by Escalating Violence in El Obeid in Past Two Weeks

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 11:35:38 EDT

As violence continues to intensify in El Obeid in North Kordofan, Sudan, more than 5,500 children have been displaced over the last two weeks in and around the city of El Obeid in North Kordofan, Sudan, with thousands more at risk, according to Save the Children.[1] - - The latest displacement in over three years of war comes amid intensified hostilities around the city, with the UN warning that up to 500,000 civilians are at risk of being targeted in large-scale atrocities.[2] - - This w...

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Lexis+® for Government Becomes the First Legal Research Solution to Achieve FedRAMP® Certified Status

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:36:05 EDT

LexisNexis ® Legal & Professional announced that Lexis+® for Government has become the first legal research solution to achieve FedRAMP ® Certified status, providing government legal professionals with a trusted platform that meets the highest standards of security for sensitive legal work. - - Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) provides the U.S. government's standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud produc...

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At least 330 children killed or injured in Sudan during first six months of 2026 as conflict takes escalating toll

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 11:14:18 EDT

Children across Sudan continue to bear the brunt of a war that is becoming increasingly deadly, with at least 330 children reported killed or injured during the first six months of 2026. Darfur and Kordofan states continued to record the highest levels of child casualties. - - The situation in and around Al Obeid, and more broadly across North Kordofan, is particularly alarming. Since May 2026, drone strikes and other attacks have reportedly resulted in more than 35 child casualties in the...

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“The Future of Silk Roads Heritage” Conference Held by UNESCO Chair on Silk Roads Heritage at Zhejiang University

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:42:40 EDT

From 16 to 18 May 2026, the International Conference on Silk Roads and Asian Civilizations: “The Future of Silk Roads Heritage” was held at Zhejiang University as a flagship academic event of the Third Zhejiang University Asian Civilizations Week. The conference was organized by Zhejiang University, hosted by the School of Art and Archaeology and the Museum of Art and Archaeology of Zhejiang University, and co-organized by the UNESCO Chair on Silk Roads Heritage at Zhejiang University and...

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Why spectrum reform is the reality check for European telecoms

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 03:43:20 EDT

Europe is about to relearn an expensive lesson that spectrum policy is investment policy. - - With more than 500 spectrum licences due for renewal over the next decade, the Digital Networks Act (DNA) will matter only if its pro-investment principles bite before governments turn the next renewal cycle into a fiscal harvest for national treasuries. - - If Europe wants resilient networks that underpins artificial intelligence, smart factories, modern public services and economic security, it mu...

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“Telling His Story” Illuminates True Freedom through Faith, Even in Captivity: A Powerful July 4th Message of Patriotism, Perseverance, and the Unbreakable Spirit of Belief

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 12:46:10 EDT

As fireworks light the skies and a nation celebrates liberty, a new and profoundly moving work, “Telling His Story,” invites readers to reflect on a deeper, enduring truth: that freedom is not merely a condition of circumstance, but a state of the soul. - - At the heart of this inspiring narrative lies the remarkable account of the “Miracle Bible” —a symbol of unwavering faith discovered and preserved under the harshest conditions of captivity. Through its pages and the story it relates,...

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AMA modernizes maternity care coding to reflect today's obstetric care

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 11:59:08 EDT

The American Medical Association (AMA) is making the most significant update to maternity care coding in decades to reflect how pregnancy care is delivered and improve the data needed to advance maternal health. - - The revised Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes replace the decades-old global maternity care bundle with a reporting framework that captures four distinct phases of care—antepartum care, labor management, delivery, and postpartum care. The changes will provide welcome...

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Transforming genocide memorial sites to places of dialogue and learning for peace in Rwanda

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 11:39:30 EDT

More than three decades after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Rwanda faces a new challenge: ensuring that younger generations remain engaged with a history they did not experience themselves. With more than 65% of Rwanda's population born after 1994, education and institutions entrusted with preserving memory play an increasingly important role in transmitting this history and its relevance for the present and future. In this context, UNESCO is part of a collective effort to strengthe...

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Exemplary road safety progress in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:12:01 EDT

Many countries in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region have lessons to share in reducing road trauma. Their progress fits with the vital framework to strengthen road safety systems in the Region. - - The United Arab Emirates was one of just 10 countries that reduced road fatalities by more 50% in the decade to 2021. Oman reduced deaths by more than 40%, Bahrain by more than 30%, and Iran (Islamic Republic of), Qatar and Saudi Arabia all reduced fatalities from road crashes by more than 20%...

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Joint statement by the Committee on the Rights of the Child and UNICEF on the plight of migrant children in South Africa

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:06:28 EDT

The Committee on the Rights of the Child and UNICEF express their deep concern regarding the plight of migrant children in South Africa and the challenges they face while moving across the African continent. - - As enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, every child has the right to protection, care and essential services, and these rights must be upheld at every stage of their journey. Children face heightened r...

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Venezuela Earthquakes: “Fear, stress, and overwhelming sadness are everywhere” as children pulled from rubble with tens of thousands still missing

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:47:21 EDT

Save the Children expressed serious concerns for children living on the streets and in informal tented camps in Venezuela, underscoring the urgent need for support, as rescue teams work around the clock to free people from the rubble, with about 50,000 reported missing.[1] - - Save the Children staff have described how rescue teams are pulling children out of the rubble, while some children are wandering the streets and going into hospitals in shock. - - The country's deadliest earthquak...

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NCTCOG Regional Police Academy Enhances Officer Training with Motorola Solutions Body Cameras

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:29:18 EDT

The North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Police Academy is strengthening officer preparedness through the use of Motorola Solutions V700 body cameras.The technology helps recruits sharpen their communication, decision-making and de-escalation skills during realistic training scenarios. - - The academy began integrating the cameras into training in January 2026, using video captured during simulated public interactions and emergency response exercises to help the next generat...

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Greenpeace unfolds massive anti-Trump banner ahead of US 250th celebration in Brussels

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:38:08 EDT

Six Greenpeace Belgium activists unrolled a massive banner in Brussels's historic Grand Place square, ahead of a celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary in the EU capital. The 600-square-metre banner read “War. Greed. Energy Crisis. What's there to celebrate?” condemning using the occasion to promote Trump's political and corporate agenda. - - John Noel, Campaigner, Greenpeace International said: “Read the room: this lavish celebration is utterly misplaced. Trump is waging war...

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BIC broadly welcomes the fundamental direction of the Industrial Accelerator Act and flags the gaps in some key operational areas

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:43 EDT

The Bio-based Industries provided its response to the European Commission's Call for Feedback on the proposed Regulation on the EU Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), aiming to strengthen Europe's competitiveness and industrial resilience in the face of growing global pressures. - - BIC broadly welcomes IAA's ambition but flags a critical gap: the lack of operationalisation measures for bio-based solutions. The proposed Regulation acknowledges the role of the bioeconomy in providing s...

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Governor Hochul Announces the Launch of $30 Million Tariff Relief Program for New York Agricultural Producers

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:34:29 EDT

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of the $30 million Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program for New York agricultural producers. The program, first announced in the Governor's 2026 State of the State address, will help offset rising costs and market loss that New York farmers faced in 2025 because of federal tariff policy. Applications for dairy, livestock, specialty crop and aquaculture producers are now available here. - - “The tariffs imposed by the Trump admini...

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DarkOwl Assessed “Awardable” for Department of War contracts in the CDAO's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 EDT

DarkOwl, LLC, the industry's leading provider of darknet data today announced that it has achieved “Awardable” status through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions MarketPlace. - - The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is the premier offering of Tradewinds, the Department of War's (DoW's) suite of tools and services designed to accelerate the procurement and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (Al)/Machine Learning (ML), data, and analytics cap...

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Governor Hochul Announces Doubling the Empire State Service Corps to Connect More SUNY Students to Civic and Career Preparation

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:37:29 EDT

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Empire State Service Corps will double in size, growing from 500 to 1,000 available spots and will include new program areas to meet New York's most pressing needs. This expansion was proposed in Governor Hochul's 2026 State of the State Agenda to increase capacity and to assist in new areas such as disaster recovery. Demand for the program has significantly outpaced the number of available spots, with applications exceeding the number of campus...

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STATEMENT: Ocean Conservancy Applauds Alaska Marine Debris Resolution

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:52:13 EDT

Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Joint Resolution 20 (SJR20), supporting federal state and local efforts to clean up and remove marine debris from Alaska's shores. The bipartisan resolution recognizes the challenges that fishing gear, storm debris, and other trash poses for Alaska's coastal communities, wildlife and economies; the value of partnerships to address those challenges; and the need for support from federal and state agencies. SJR 20, which was led by Senator Jesse Bjorkma...

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Rising Silicosis Risk from Engineered Stone Fabrication Highlights the Need for Workplace Safety Measures in Puerto Rico

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:56:38 EDT

Zimmetry Environmental, Puerto Rico's premier industrial hygiene and environmental consulting firm, is calling on employers in the construction, stone fabrication, and countertop industries to address the growing risk of silicosis among workers who handle engineered stone products. - - Engineered stone, commonly used in kitchen and bathroom countertops, can contain extremely high levels of crystalline silica. Cutting, grinding, or polishing these materials can release fine respirable silica...

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Senate panel passes NO FAKES Act; AMA urges Congressional approval

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:16:18 EDT

Statement attributable to: - John Whyte, MD, MPH - CEO, American Medical Association - - “The NO FAKES Act is the real deal—an important step toward ensuring that innovation serves people, not those seeking to deceive them. Artificial intelligence has tremendous potential to improve healthcare, but we are already seeing bad actors use AI-generated content to impersonate trusted voices, spread misinformation, and promote unproven treatments that can put patients at risk. - - “Patients deser...

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Save the Children Welcomes House Introduction of Bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act, Calls on Additional Lawmakers to Co-Sponsor

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:26:16 EDT

Save the Children and its advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), welcome the introduction of the Child Care Modernization Act in the House of Representatives and urge additional lawmakers to back the bipartisan proposal aimed at expanding access to affordable, quality childcare for hardworking families across the country. - - Led by Representatives Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), Susie Lee (D-NV), Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI), the Child Care Modernization A...

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Statement from the National Football League on the Protect College Sports Act

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:55:34 EDT

The National Football League applauds Senators Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell, Eric Schmitt, and Chris Coons for their bipartisan leadership in introducing the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. - - Healthy, stable, and thriving collegiate athletics is essential to the future of American sports, including Olympic sports, and this legislation is an important step to achieving that for the benefit of all college athletes and institutions alike. - - By utilizing proven models like the voluntary pool...

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Europe needs a budget that works for Europeans — not fossil fuel regimes

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:30:19 EDT

This article was published first as an opinion piece in Sustainable Views - - By Ariel Brunner, Regional Director, BirdLife Europe and Central Asia, Chiara Martinelli, Director, Climate Action Network Europe, Ester Asin, Director, WWF EU, Patrick Ten Brink, Secretary General, European Environmental Bureau, and William Todts, Executive Director, Transport & Environment. - - Imagine if Europe chose to spend a half a trillion a year on a dependency that benefits regimes which wish it...

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For climate finance to reach the ground in Africa, national and local governments must work together

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:05:27 EDT

As the world faces a growing climate finance gap, Africa is no exception. The continent requires an estimated USD 155 billion annually to meet its climate and development goals, yet only around USD 30 billion is currently mobilised each year. The question is no longer whether more finance is needed, but how to ensure it reaches the cities, regions and communities on the frontlines of climate action. - - To address this challenge, national and subnational leaders convened during the 2026 Cl...

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National Safety Month 2026: Strengthening Workplace Safety Across Puerto Rico

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:46:26 EDT

Preventable workplace injuries remain a major concern for workers and employers across the United States and Puerto Rico. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 5,070 fatal work injuries were recorded nationwide in 2024. During that same year, private employers reported more than 2.5 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses. - - To promote safer workplaces and encourage proactive safety practices, the National Safety Council established National Safety Month in 199...

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ATA Action Bringing Top Federal Policy Priorities to Capitol Hill to Support Permanent Access to Virtual Care and Digital Health Tools

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:29:55 EDT

ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, met with 35 Congressional offices, House and Senate leadership offices, and key committee leaders during its 4 th annual Hill Day on June 10, to advance federal policies that support permanent access to telehealth and digital health tools and encourage innovation in technology-enabled care. - - “ATA Action members are coming to Capitol Hill with a clear message: the time to act is now...

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On Behalf on Memphis Urban League, LDF Joins Lawsuit Challenging Discriminitory Tennessee Congressional Map

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:25:02 EDT

On behalf of the Memphis Urban League, the Legal Defense Fund today joined the NAACP lawsuit challenging Tennessee's newly enacted congressional map that intentionally discriminates against Black voters. Today's filing asked the federal court to issue a preliminary injunction, temporarily halting implementation of the map for the 2026 elections while the lawsuit proceeds. - - The new congressional map was enacted on May 7 after the Supreme Court weakened protections against racial dis...

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Japan and Jnto Recognized in Travelage West's 2026 Wave Awards

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:39:08 EDT

Japan has been recognized as the “Destination With the Highest Client Satisfaction – Asia” in the 2026 TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents' Votes of Excellence) Awards. In addition, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has been honored as the “International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support. - - For 21 years, the WAVE Awards, presented annually by leading travel trade publication TravelAge West, have recognized excellence across destinations and services...

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UKRI backs Midlands Mindforge to deploy first spinout investments

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:30:45 EDT

Marking a major milestone in scaling high‑potential, research‑led businesses emerging from the Midlands, this will help unlock an initial £30 million of capital into the region. - - This active investment stage follows support from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (through Research England) along with the: - - - • Mayors of the East and West Midlands - • Rigby Group - • Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) via the Invest in UK University Research and Developm...

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Viasat Selected by U.S. Space Force to Deliver Dual-Band Satellite System under the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) Program Swarm 1 Delivery Order

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:23:26 EDT

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, announced it was awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) to build, launch and deliver the first of a proliferated fleet of small, maneuverable geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) satellites under the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program. The new Swarm 1 Delivery Order contract builds on Viasat's completion of the Delivery Order 1 (DO1) phase awarded in 2025,...

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Materiality as Strategy: Navigating the Next Horizon

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:29:05 EDT

Executive Summary - - Materiality is increasingly moving beyond a reporting exercise to become a strategic decision tool. When operationalized effectively, sustainability‑related materiality generates signals about emerging environmental and social conditions — and about a company's own impacts in the context of stakeholder expectations — that can influence costs, resilience, growth pathways and access to capital. - - The strategic value of materiality does not come from ever‑...

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Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO - May 2026

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:20:39 EDT

At the mid-way point of Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030), countries gathering at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly (WHA79) marked an important moment in reaffirming their commitment to reaching everyone, everywhere with life-saving vaccines. - - Member States and global health partners strongly reasserted their support for the strategy, goals, and programmatic implementation of IA2030, recognizing immunization as one of the most powerful, cost-effective and equitable health interv...

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AECOM awarded nationwide U.S. Department of Homeland Security contract to support critical infrastructure modernization

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:42:25 EDT

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, announced it has been selected to continue providing architecture and engineering (A/E) services to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its critical infrastructure modernization initiatives. Under this contract, AECOM will support mission-critical renovations and upgrades for government facilities across all 50 U.S. states, as well as Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. - - “We are proud to continue our p...

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