China's Thorium Molten-Salt Reactor: China has constructed and operationalized a thorium molten-salt reactor in the Gobi desert, marking a significant advancement in nuclear technology. This reactor...
News Category: Technology
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Update Federal IT Systems
Press Release Overview:On April 24, 2025, Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) reintroduced the bipartisan Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Reform Act (H.R. 2985). This act aims to reform the...
Trump Expedites Mining Projects: Decades-Old Permits Fast-Tracked
President Trump has fast-tracked 10 mining projects, including coal, phosphate, potash, and lithium, as part of an executive order. These projects, some of which have been stalled for decades, will...
South Korea Investigates DeepSeek AI Over Data Transfer Concerns
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) found China’s DeepSeek AI app illegally transferred user data overseas without consent. Developed at a low cost, DeepSeek became a...
Paris Hilton Supports New California Child Protection Bills
Paris Hilton has announced her sponsorship of two California bills aimed at protecting children in the entertainment and troubled teen industry. The bills, #SB373 and #AB653, supported by Senator...
AI Education for American Youth Advancement
Advancing AI Education: The US aims to sustain AI leadership by empowering youth with essential AI skills. Focusing on early AI exposure, we nurture curiosity and creativity, preparing students for...
Defense Secretary Seeks Clarity, Solutions for COVID-19 Reinstatement Policy
The Defense Secretary has mandated new actions and clearer guidelines concerning the reinstatement policy for COVID-19. Key focus is on offering additional remedies for affected personnel. The aim...
USDA Secretary Rollins and Senator Hoeven Announce Rural Development Initiatives in North Dakota
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joined Senator John Hoeven in North Dakota to announce key initiatives supporting rural communities and agriculture. Highlights include: Rural Development...
Roche to Invest $50 Billion in U.S. Expansion
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche will invest over $50 billion in the U.S. within the next five years, following President Trump's proposed tariffs on imported drugs. The U.S. market is crucial for...
EPA and Army Corps Launch Major Cleanup at Wyckoff/Eagle Harbor Superfund Site
The EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have initiated construction of a reinforced concrete perimeter wall at the Wyckoff/Eagle Harbor Superfund site on Bainbridge Island, Washington. This project...
15 Years of Gulf Recovery After Deepwater Horizon Disaster
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the largest offshore spill in US history, marks 15 years this April. 134 million gallons of oil were released into the Gulf of America, resulting in 11 tragic deaths...
Astronaut Don Pettit concludes mission aboard Space Station
NASA astronaut Don Pettit returned to Earth with Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner after a seven-month mission on the International Space Station. The mission concluded on...
MS-13 Member Gets 12 Years for Kidnapping, Retaliation
MS-13 Sentencing: On April 18, 2025, Bayron Wuifredo Santos-Recarte, a 27-year-old MS-13 member from Honduras, was sentenced to 147 months in prison.The charges included kidnapping, witness...
Pentagon Educates Students on Defense Priorities and Missions
The Pentagon recently engaged students by introducing them to its priorities, missions, and initiatives. The initiative aims to inspire the next generation and provide insight into defense...
Medal of Honor Veteran Returns to Marines After 15 Years
Veteran Medal of Honor recipient has rejoined the Marine Corps after a 15-year hiatus. This remarkable return signifies an exceptional moment in military history. The individual, whose bravery...
University Shooting: Five Dead, Two Shooters Identified, One Dead
Florida State University Active Shooting Incident An active shooting at Florida State University occurred on April 17, 2025. Five people were killed and four others injured. Two shooters were...
GOES Milestones: 50 Years of Progress in Observation
Celebrating 50 Years of GOES In 2025, NOAA marks half a century of its Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) program. Since GOES-1 was launched in 1975, these satellites have...
Trump Initiates National Security Probe into Critical Mineral Imports
President Trump has directed a Section 232 investigation into the national security implications of U.S. dependence on imported processed critical minerals and their derivatives. The probe will...
Europe Prepares for Chinese Imports Amid U.S. Tariff Policies
Europe is preparing for a potential influx of cheap Chinese goods due to U.S.-imposed tariffs under President Trump, which obstruct Chinese exports to the U.S. market. This shift could lead to...
Caisson unit revitalizes Arlington Cemetery tradition
The Caisson Detachment is revitalizing a time-honored tradition at Arlington National Cemetery. This elite unit, known for their precision and ceremony, plays a pivotal role in honoring fallen...