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The Pentagon’s top acquisition official today underscored the importance of the defense industry’s ability to produce new capabilities amid a rapidly changing technology landscape. William A. LaPlante, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, said that while anticipating future requirements remains essential, the ability to prepare for rapidly emerging threats is critical. “You can predict […]
Rubio, Merkley, Colleagues Affirm Importance of Guatemala’s Ties With Taiwan Feb 29, 2024 | Press Releases Guatemala is one of seven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean that maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Boozman (R-AR), Roger Wicker […]
Bernard Powers, professor emeritus of history and director of the College of Charleston’s Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston, has published an article in The Conversation reflecting on the significance of the recent opening of the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. Powers writes that the museum . . .
Bernard Powers, professor emeritus of history and director of the College of Charleston’s Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston, has published an article in The Conversation reflecting on the significance of the recent opening of the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. Powers writes that the museum . . .
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, reacts during a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior officials and CEOs of American and Indian companies in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., June 23, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today issued the following statement on the ongoing war in Israel against Hamas and the importance of the United States and our allies standing with Israel: “Hamas, the Iran-backed terrorists, has murdered more than 700 Israelis. For population perspective, this is roughly equivalent to the 9/11 […]
On Saturday, the math is simple (and familiar) for Austin FC. Just as when Austin visited FC Dallas in July of 2022, the Verde & Black can lift Copa Tejas with a win or draw against their in-state rivals. The supporter-created trophy, now up for grabs for a third season between MLS’ three Texan teams, […]
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Martin Griffiths’ briefing to the Security Council on Ukraine Thank you very much, Madam President. As we have discussed in this Chamber before and on many occasions, the war in Ukraine has had a significant impact on the world, as [Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs] Rosemary [DiCarlo] […]
The first shipment of over 26,000 tons of Ukrainian food was cleared to proceed as part of the Black Sea Initiative on 3 August 2022. Credit: OCHA/Levent Kulu Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Martin Griffiths’ briefing to the Security Council on Ukraine Thank you very much, Madam President. As we have […]
Guy Trammell Jr. and Amy Miller This column appears every other week in Foster’s Daily Democrat and the Tuskegee News. This week, Guy Trammell, an African American man from Tuskegee, Ala., and Amy Miller, a white woman from South Berwick, Maine, write about the relevance of historically black colleges and universities. Guy Trammell Jr. My […]