WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Proposed CHIPS Investment of up to $750 Million Would Support Construction of World's Largest Silicon Carbide 200mm Ecosystem and Create Over 5,000 Jobs in North Carolina and New York Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Wolfspeed, Inc. have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $750 million in proposed direct fun  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Penalty for denying boarding to 128 Jewish passengers marks the highest fine DOT has levied for discrimination The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced a $4 million penalty against Lufthansa for discriminating against Jewish passengers who were traveling from New York City through Frankfurt to Budapest in May 2022. Based on the alleged misconduct of some passengers, Lufthansa pro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following dissent on Oct. 15, 2024, by Commissioner Brendan Carr on an action entitled "Data Caps in Consumer Broadband Plans, Notice of Inquiry" (WC Docket No. 23-199). * * * In its decision to reinstate utility-style, Title II controls on the Internet, the FCC promised to forbear from all forms of price controls--namely, both ex ante and ex post rate regulation. The first crack in this commitment emerged immediately when  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release: Anthony Beverly, age 34, of Syracuse, was sentenced today to serve 84 months in federal prison following his convictions for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person (convicted felon). United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman, Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Washington County, N.Y. FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Washington County, New York. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: Starting this winter through next summer, the U.S. National Science Foundation is supporting three field campaigns, or collaborative research activities, to study atmospheric phenomena. The first will take place in Colorado and focus on snowstorms. Soon after that wraps up, another group of researchers will gather in the Great Plains to study hailstorms. Finally, a team of scientists will take to   more

NAPLES, Italy, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) arrived in Larnaca, Cyprus for a regularly scheduled port visit, October 14, 2024. "Our Sailors and Marines are eager to experience the vibrant Cypriot culture, food, and history while continuing to forge and strengthen the ties between the two partne  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: By Lt.j.g. Jorge Ilagan LANACA, Cyprus - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) arrived in Larnaca, Cyprus for a regularly scheduled port visit, October 14, 2024. "Our Sailors and Marines are eager to experience the vibrant Cypriot culture, food, and history while continuing to forge and strengthen the  more