Author: Ethan Johnson
Airship AIFirst large-scale deployment of airship Acropolis to support Singapore's public safety and border security requirementsREDMOND, Wash., March 15, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AISP) (“Airship AI” or the “Company”), a leader in AI-driven video, sensors, and data. The managed surveillance solutions provider has secured a six-figure, multi-year software and services agreement from an agency within the Singapore government for its Acropolis Enterprise Sensor Management video and data management platform that supports emerging public safety requirements. did.“This award was a highly competitive effort led by our regional partner Miltrade Technologies, which has deep roots throughout the…
Legal briefs are usually dry as dust, so gleeful laughter is an unusual reaction when reading them. But you can also bet your dollar on donuts that the Supreme Court justices allowed themselves a smart personal laugh when they read the particular amicus (friend of the court) brief in the case that will have oral arguments on Monday. can.At issue is government action that is no laughing matter, a covert pressure to suppress speech and deny access to speech to Americans, thereby violating the First Amendment. There is. This brief comes from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE),…
Washington goes to the dogs–for real this time.As of 2022, the federal government employs 5,159 German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Beagles, Jack Russell Terriers, and everyone's favorite furry friends. Another 421 people worked as dog contractors.These quadrupedal workers' jobs range from the sublime, such as park rangers traversing Denali National Park in winter, to the subprime, such as detecting the droppings of waterfowl infected with avian influenza. Wide variety.We found the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report magically detailing the activities of these politically connected dogs. GAO appears to literally act as a government watchdog agency. This report somehow escaped our attention…
downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. According to Reuters, then-President Donald Trump (right) gave the CIA the power to discredit Chinese leader Xi Jinping (left) and his government with fake social media accounts. Minh Hoang/Pool/AFP via Getty Images. Chip Somodevilla (via Getty Images) According to Reuters, then-President Donald Trump authorized the CIA's influence campaign in China.The CIA used fake social media accounts to spread unfavorable narratives about the Chinese government.Former officials said the campaign was aimed at stirring up paranoia in China's leadership. Reuters reported on Thursday that then-President Donald Trump authorized a…
Today is Sunshine Week, a time to celebrate one of the cornerstones of American democracy: open government. This coincides with the birthday of James Madison, known as the father of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Madison believed deeply in the importance of access to information in a free society and in the importance of the press as an essential tool for self-government.In an age where many people rely on TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram, chatbots, and search engines to get their news, accessing information may seem like a no-brainer. You'll find the answer to everything right away. But we also…
Anti-government protests organized by Slovakia's opposition parties and attended by tens of thousands of people in recent months have resumed after a five-week hiatus, citing the government's continued attacks on Slovakia's democracy and reputation. The Progressive Slovak Party (PS) and the Party of Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) will stage another protest in Bratislava on Friday night, saying they cannot absolve Prime Minister Roberto Fico's government of everything it has done. “The government has announced a frontal attack on… RTVS” said PS party leader Michal Šimečka, referring to Slovakia's controversial reforms that tighten state control over the country's public broadcasters. “They…
of Georgetown University Prison and Justice Initiative (PJI) is set to receive $963,000 That comes from Congress-directed spending allocated through a series of six government spending bills proposed by President Joe Biden. signed March 9. Assistant Eleanor Holmes Norton (DD.C.) This money was added as an appropriation, a provision inserted into a spending bill that allocates funds to specific recipients.part of Legal Assistance Grant Programthe funds are Dedicated Establishing programs for currently incarcerated individuals. Mr. Norton said he was proud to secure funding for PJI to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated citizens reintegrate into society and provide employment opportunities. “I…
Seven people charged after protesting on University of Iowa campus Musician recently acquitted Tara McGovernon Thursday called on the UI, Iowa City and state government to take action. The group expressed a number of concerns to the UI Police Department and county attorney. Rachel Zimmerman Smithan action by the Iowa Legislature that alleges abuse at the Johnson County Jail, targeting transgender people and protesters. A press conference at the Light House of Fashion, 910 S. Gilbert St. in Iowa City, announced that McGovern was acquitted of two misdemeanor charges related to protests at the Iowa Memorial Union in October. It…
Lawmakers have introduced legislation to provide financial support to state and federal employees during the government shutdown. Under LD 2113, state and federal employees can apply for interest-free loans of up to $6,000 during government shutdowns lasting more than a week. Senate President Troy Jackson (D-Allagash) introduced a bill to help government workers after the federal government was nearly shut down in October. Jackson said the bill is an attempt to alleviate the economic pain of the federal government shutdown, which the state has no control over. “While we may not be able to restart their paychecks, we can ensure…
attachment With funding from the European Union, the Department of Social Welfare will recruit more than 1,200 additional social workers for child protection services, bringing the total number to more than 4,000. Dhaka, March 14, 2024 – The Government of Bangladesh, with support from UNICEF, has hired more than 1,200 social workers in child protection services. This remarkable initiative highlights the importance of ensuring the well-being of children and families across the country. As a first step towards integration into child protection and social services, the Department of Social Services (DSS) and UNICEF today jointly completed a three-day training-of-the-trainers (ToT)…