Author: Ethan Johnson
The Haitian government on Friday announced a decree formally directing the creation of a nine-member Presidential Transition Council tasked with selecting the next prime minister and cabinet. The decree, published in Le Moniteur Gazette a month after Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced he would step down, calls on the council to “participate in the creation of an inclusive cabinet of ministers, with the consent of the Prime Minister.” ing. The council said it needed to elect a new prime minister “quickly” but did not set an exact deadline. The decree stipulates that the council's headquarters be located at the National…
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Several bills moving through the Legislature could change how much parents and students pay for college tuition in Louisiana, and one LSU student government wants to be part of those discussions. thinking.Lila Williams, vice chair of the LSU Student Government and Civics Committee, founded the group this semester to serve as a liaison between students and state legislators.”It's been a really, really interesting experience looking at the specific types of policies that have emerged, especially right after the recent election,” Williams said.One of the policies she's talking about is House Bill 452, which the House…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida is the latest in two more cases of state restrictions under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — In Florida, the state government under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis recently limited the power of local governments with a newly signed bill dealing with worker safety and police oversight. Two more cases have occurred. The bill signed Thursday prohibits local governments from requiring heat and hydration breaks for outdoor workers. And the bill Mr. DeSantis signed Friday would strip investigators from local resident police oversight boards. Safety for outdoor workers A bill signed by DeSantis on…
Let's be honest: College costs are complicated. Given the complexity of the financial aid system, this is not all that surprising. The federal government recognizes this problem and has made several well-intentioned attempts to clarify its costs. Unfortunately, some of these efforts are ineffective and, in some ways, are making the problem worse. However, there are some simple steps that can help. Paying for a college education is not like buying a dozen eggs, which cost the same no matter who buys them. The cost of a college education varies depending on your family's financial situation and, for many institutions,…
April 12, 2024 Warwick Valley High School's Government Youth Program recently took second place at the Orange County Service Day Luncheon. They were one point short of repeating as program of the year and retained the Outstanding Student Achievement Award trophy, which was brought home by Cornwall College this year.The Government Youth Program is more than just a club. It will be held at most high schools in Orange County (13 schools total). The program has three major events aimed at recreating the political process for participating students. Orange County Service Day, the last planned event of the year, was…
WASHINGTON—On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to extend the powers of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for two years. Ahead of the vote, House members debated several amendments, including one aimed at limiting the U.S. government's ability to search and review Americans' personal information without a warrant.The amendment was supported by privacy rights advocates, but was rejected by an even vote (212 to 212). This was supported by many members of the Republican Caucus and the Democratic Progressive Caucus.Section 702 allows intelligence agencies to collect the telephone calls, emails, text messages, and other communications…
“For years, the U.S. government has documented malicious cyber activity as a standard part of Russia’s strategy. This latest Microsoft breach adds to their long list. We continue to work with our government and private sector partners to protect and defend our systems from this threat activity.” The statement was quoted by CISA Director Jen Easterly. Microsoft's announcement about Midnight Blizzard's counter-campaign was like a slow reveal that gets worse with each new development. Microsoft initially named Midnight Blizzard as behind the attack and said it began in late November 2023. The group used simple password-spraying techniques to gain a…
Macy Kelly / Houston Public Media July 24, 2019 at Memorial Hermann Hospital, Texas Medical Center. Authorities are investigating allegations that a liver transplant surgeon at Memorial Hermann Medical Center manipulated a government database to prevent patients from receiving new liver transplants, The New York Times reports. . The development comes days after the hospital system announced it was effectively shutting down its liver and kidney transplant programs because of irregular patterns in donor acceptance criteria in the Organ Sharing Network's database. RELATED: Houston-based Memorial Hermann Hospital discontinues kidney, liver transplant program According to the Times, the medical center announced…
Public broadcaster RAI has decided to give ministers and permanent ministers unlimited airtime when addressing systemic issues. On April 11, journalists and news presenters from RAI's main channels interrupted their news programs to read out a statement from the US IGRai Union of Journalists, explaining RAI's new policies and calling RAI the government's “megaphone”. He criticized him by comparing it to The International and European Federation of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ), together with its affiliate the Italian National Federation of Stampa (FNSI), condemns this further attempt to politicize public information services for propaganda purposes, and says that the RAI Requires respect for…
As investment in artificial intelligence (AI) grows rapidly, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) stands out as a poised player that leverages its broad portfolio and strategic partnerships to take advantage of new opportunities. Recent insights from management meetings include: JP Morgan Highlight Hewlett-Packard's strategic position in the AI space and position it for potential growth. Hewlett-Packard – Well-positioned to take advantage of upcoming AI cycles Samik Chatterjee, CFAJ.P. Morgan's CEO highlighted Hewlett Packard Enterprise's (HPE) strategic position in the AI investment environment. Chatterjee notes that his AI investments, which are currently in their early stages, are primarily driven by hyperscalers. However,…