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Accountability actions to counter global corruption and human rights abuses
On International Anti-Corruption Day and on the eve of Human Rights Day the United States is taking the following actions to promote accountability for perpetrators of corruption and human rights abuse around the world.
The Department of State is designating 14 individuals, including immediate family members for involvement in significant corruption and one official for his involvement in a gross violation of human rights, pursuant to Section 7031(c) of the annual Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (“Section 7031(c)”), rendering them ineligible for entry into the United States. The Department of State is also further taking steps to impose visa restrictions on dozens of individuals pursuant to multiple policies under section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Additionally, on the anniversary of President Biden issuing Presidential Proclamation 10685, the Department has taken action under this authority to restrict the visas of individuals who have enabled, facilitated, or otherwise been involved in significant corruption and their immediate family members.
Concurrently, the United States, in close coordination with the United Kingdom, is sanctioning nine individuals and 19 entities comprising a global corruption network based in Zimbabwe under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program and three individuals and entities in Yemen…
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U.S. Central Command Conducts Successful Self-Defense Strikes Against Threats in Eastern Syria
U.S. Central Command Tuesday morning successfully engaged and destroyed several weapon systems that posed a threat to U.S. and coalition forces in Syria, the Defense Department announced.
The weapons destroyed — which included three truck-mounted multiple rocket launchers, a T-64 tank and multiple mortars — presented a “clear and imminent…
USS George Washington Returns to Japan
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) returned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan as the United States’ only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, Nov. 22.
This marks the second time George Washington has served as the forward-deployed naval forces-Japan (FDNF-J) aircraft carrier. In 2008, it became the first nuclear-powered…
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Judge Joel M. Flaum Dies Three Weeks After Being Honored at SCOTUS With the Nation’s Highest Judicial Award
By Nicole ChoquetteA Call for Creative Excellence: TERRADA ART AWARD 2025 Invites Artists Worldwide to Showcase Innovation
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The Crypto Gift Card Boom: Why ASII is a Stock to Watch
The future of payments is here, and it’s powered by cryptocurrency and digital gift cards.
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Senate Passes bipartisan legislation to reauthorize National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program amid urgent need for safety measures
Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced that the Senate passed their bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) through Fiscal Year 2028. Senate passage of the bill comes after a series of major earthquakes struck Northern California this morning, triggering tsunami warnings and underscoring the urgent need for early warning systems and earthquake safety programs like NEHRP. The legislation now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives.
The bill would authorize a total of $175.4 million per year from FY 2024-2028 across the four federal agencies responsible for long-term earthquake risk reduction under NEHRP: the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
“As today’s devastating Northern California earthquakes remind us, it is never a matter of if, but when the next major earthquake will strike,” said Senator Padilla. “The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program supports crucial tools like the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System, advances scientific understanding of earthquakes, and strengthens earthquake resilience in communities nationwide. With the safety of our communities at stake, we must stay vigilant. After today’s unanimous Senate passage, I will push my House colleagues to pass this bill to reauthorize this critical program as soon as possible.”
“Alaska faces significant earthquake risks as the most seismically active state-our communities must be prepared,” said Senator Murkowski. “The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act provides crucial funding to federal agencies for the research, development, and implementation of earthquake safety procedures. The earthquake today in Northern California is a sober reminder of how critical these…
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New study finds overfishing has halved shark and ray populations since 1970 causing widespread erosion of ecological function and exceptionally high extinction risk
By Yves Ducrot / Environmental ReporterA new analysis published last Thursday in the journal Science reveals that overfishing has caused populations of chondrichthyan fishes – sharks, rays, and chimaeras – to decline by more than 50% since 1970. To determine the consequences, a team of researchers developed an aquatic Red List Index (RLI) which shows that the risk of extinction for chondrichthyan has increased by 19%. The study also highlights that the overfishing of the largest species in nearshore and pelagic habitats could eliminate up to 22% of ecological functions.
Chondrichthyans are an ancient and ecologically diverse group of over 1,199 fishes that are increasingly threatened by human activities. Overexploitation by target fisheries and incidental capture (bycatch), compounded by habitat degradation, climate change and pollution, has resulted in over one-third of chondrichthyans facing extinction. Here, the RLI was used to track the status of these species over the past 50-years. “The shark and ray RLI shows how declines first occurred in rivers, estuaries, and nearshore coastal waters before spreading across the oceans and then down into the deep sea”, said Professor Nicholas K. Dulvy at Simon Fraser University, Canada. “The sequential depletion of the largest and most functionally important species – such as sawfishes and rhino rays– was followed by the decline of large stingrays, eagle rays, angel sharks, hammerheads and requiem sharks. Eventually, fisheries turned to deepwater sharks and skates for the liver oil and meat trade”.
These widespread documented declines are expected to have significant consequences on other species and aquatic ecosystems. “Sharks and rays are important predators,…
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The future of payments is here, and it’s powered by cryptocurrency and digital gift cards. For investors looking to capitalize on the next big thing, Accredited Solutions, Inc. (OTC:ASII) is emerging as a breakout player in this high-growth market.
GlobeTopper: The New Subsidiary Driving Explosive Growth
Through its new subsidiary, GlobeTopper, ASII is delivering incredible results. In November alone, GlobeTopper generated over $4 million in revenue, which translates to a run rate of $48 million annually—an extraordinary feat for a newly launched business.
One major growth driver? The integration of cryptocurrency. As crypto investors convert gains into real-world value, they’re turning to digital gift cards as a seamless bridge. Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) are among the most popular cryptos being used to purchase gift cards, allowing customers to spend their crypto on brands like Amazon, Starbucks, and Target.
But GlobeTopper’s success isn’t just tied to crypto—it’s also landing huge bulk orders, like a recent deal to provide 10,000 gift cards to a single customer for employee rewards.
Why This Matters to Investors
- Massive Growth Potential:
GlobeTopper is tapping into two booming trends: crypto adoption and digital gift card demand, creating a scalable, high-demand business model.
- Diversified Revenue Streams:
By offering over 2,700 global brands and partnering with e-commerce platforms, rewards programs,…
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