Members review new satellite capabilities and potential challenges. Spain and Luxembourg joined the U.S., France, Italy, and the U.K. as new providers of military satellite communications to NATO.…
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Transportation Department Fines Emirates for Unauthorized Code-Share Flights
$1.8 million penalty levied for ongoing violations of safety rules on JetBlue-coded routes. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently fined Emirates Airlines $1.8 million for code-share violations…
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Treasury Department Sanctions La Nueva Familia Drug Cartel
Eight entities sanctioned for partnering with cartel to traffic narcotics. The Department of the Treasury announced eight new sanctions this week against Mexico-based entities affiliated with the La…
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‘Five Eyes’ Allies Warns that China is Recruiting Former Fighter Pilots
Intelligence agencies alert troops to Beijing’s efforts to gather combat tactics using high-salary offers and personal connections. Intelligence agencies from the U.S. and allied nations are alerting troops…
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NASA Welcomes Slovakia as Latest Artemis Accords Signee
That country becomes the 42nd nation to commit to peaceful and transparent space exploration. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) welcomed Slovakia as the 42nd nation to…
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Ukrainian President Urges President Biden to Attend Peace Conference in Switzerland
He says, “If you want peace, you will be there.“ Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to President Joe Biden’s expected absence from a peace summit in Switzerland next…
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USDA Expands Programs for Farms Transitioning to Organic
$10 million added to 2024 organic farming grant programs. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an additional $10 million has been added to programs expanding organic food and…
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Secretary Blinken Announces $2 Billion in Assistance for Ukraine
He made the announcement during a 2-day visit to Kyiv. Secretary of State Antony Blinken this week that the U.S. is processing a $2 billion arms deal for…
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President Hikes Tariffs on Chinese Imports
Sectors include electric vehicles, microchips, and medical products. President Joe Biden announced a variety of increases in tariffs on imported Chinese goods from the White House Rose Garden…
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Canadian Wildfires Impact Minnesota and Wisconsin Air Quality
Fine air particulates reach 184 on the air quality index. The National Weather Service issued air quality warnings for Minnesota and Wisconsin on Monday, reporting an “unhealthy” amount…
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