News Tipoffs - South Dakota Editors Newsletter for Friday September 20, 2024 ( 5 items ) |
DAF provides B-21 Raider program updates
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Department of the Air Force leaders and industry partners provided updates on the B-21 Raider, the Air Force's newest bomber, during a panel at the Air and Space Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 18.
The B-21 will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force's flexible gl
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End of an era: Historic Landsat 7 mission takes final images
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release:
A joint mission between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA, Landsat 7 was initially designed for a five-year mission. Beating the odds, the satellite observed the Earth for a quarter-century, delivering invaluable scientific data for the benefit of all humanity.
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Illustration of Landsat 7 in orbit
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Gov. Noem Joins Governors' Coalition for Energy Choice
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
Governor Kristi Noem is one of the founding members of the Governor's Coalition for Energy Choice (Coalition). The Coalition will help state leaders formulate smart energy policies that will benefit working families, businesses, and our communities.
"We believe in an all-of-the-above approach to unleash American energy and drive down costs for families across our great country," said Governor
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Iowa A.G. Bird Opposes Two Settlements for Taking Advantage of the Americans They Were Supposed to Help
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 20 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024:
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today filed two briefs opposing settlement agreements that abuse the system and take advantage of the harmed Americans that the lawsuits were supposed to support.
Google Settlement
The Google settlement resolves a class-action lawsuit by Americans who were tracked by the search engine despite their wishes. Of the $62 million, $42.6 million will
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Wis. A.G. Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Calling for Congress to Require Surgeon General Warning on Social Media Platforms
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 20 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release:
In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Josh Kaul and 41 other attorneys general called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health.
"Raising awareness about the harmful impact th
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