BUSINESS
NEWS
U.S. Consumers Feel the Pinch of Soaring Food Prices as Inflation Takes Its Toll
By Maxx Quinten U.S. consumers are gassed when it comes to their stamina for paying historically high food prices. Having borne the brunt
New Research Highlights Role of Pension Plans in Recruiting and Retaining Public Safety Professionals
By Sandy Di Angelis As state and local governments across the nation continue to struggle to fill public safety positions, new research from the
CLIMATE
CHANGE
Navy Conducts Climate Action Exercise With Caribbean Partners
By Marc Brousseau The Navy conducted a tabletop exercise alongside Caribbean partner nations to explore ways to enhance climate readiness and resilience throughout
U.S. Department of Agriculture Scientists Introduce an Online Tool for Water Managers
By Ryan Offman Scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Southwest Climate Hub and California Climate Hub have developed a browsable map-based tool that addresses
TECH
NEWS
FDA Guidance Provides New Details on Diversity Action Plans Required for Certain Clinical Studies
By Chris Benbow U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a draft guidance, “Diversity Action Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Populations
Eco-Innovation at the Forefront: Saproterra’s Advancements in Organic Materials
By Ryan Offman Saproterra, an innovative leader in the biotech industry, is setting new benchmarks for environmental sustainability and technological advancements with its
PUBLIC
INTEREST
DCSA Director Pledges to Get Government’s Background Checking System on Track in Congressional Testimony
By Sandy Di Angelis The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, now responsible for conducting 95% of federal background investigations, has struggled to make the
U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces $44.7 Million for Infrastructure Projects in New York
By Marc Brousseau Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $44.7 million for three projects in New York, part of $1.8 billion in
CULTURE
NEWS
Fun and Functional: Striking the Right Balance in Volunteer Group Names
By Dennis Keller The name of your volunteer group is just as important as the goals and missions of your organization. When people
North Dakota Celebrates Indigenous Culture With Exciting Powwows and Cultural Experiences
By D’Arcy Sardone With approximately 30,000 current Native American residents and five tribal nations, Indigenous cultures are an essential part of North Dakota.
MUSIC
NEWS
Denyce Graves Chosen as U.S. Global Music Ambassador
By D’Arcy Sardone The U.S. Department of State introduced the U.S. Global Music Ambassadors Chuck D, Herbie Hancock, Armani White, BRELAND, Denyce Graves,
Tomorrowland Voted World’s No. 1 Festival Again in 2024 DJ Mag Top 100 Festivals Poll
By Steve Arnett Tomorrowland has been voted the World’s No. 1 Festival in the DJ Mag Top 100 Festivals poll 2024. Record-breaking numbers