Author: Ethan Johnson

The British government on Thursday announced a new definition of extremism, as church leaders warned that extremism risks disproportionately impacting Muslim communities.The new definition comes after Chancellor Rishi Sunak warned earlier this month of an “alarming rise in extremist disorder and crime” that risked the country sliding into “mob rule”. Mr Sunak's comments were made in a speech to the nation in Downing Street and follow regular pro-Palestinian protests in London. Dozens of people marched to protest Israel's military response to the October 7 attack by Hamas on southern Israel, including anti-Semitic chants and banners, propaganda for banned organizations and…

NEW YORK (PIX11) — One of New York City's top leaders laid out a decidedly different vision for the city Wednesday. New York City Council President Adrian Adams is calling for more city jobs, expanded 3K education and more support for nonprofits. The proposal was announced during the annual State of the Union Address at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The speech was delivered with Mayor Eric Adams seated in the front center of the auditorium. You'll receive email job openings from New York City: Here's how to sign up “Mayor, I am ready,” Speaker Adams said at the beginning…

Will the temptation of deepfakes become too much for democratic governments to resist? If deepfakes are being considered, what questions should governments be asking, and who in government should be asking them? Two professors at Northwestern University have outlined several hypothetical scenarios in which democratic governments might consider using deepfakes to further their foreign policy goals, and what this use could mean for democracies. He co-authored a new report examining the potential harms. The report was released on March 12 by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Co-authors include VS Subrahmanian, Walter P. Murphy, professor of computer science…

A long-simmering crisis over Haiti's ability to govern itself, especially in the wake of a series of natural disasters and an increasingly dire humanitarian emergency, comes as the de facto president remains stranded in Puerto Rico and his people starve. It has reached its peak in the Caribbean country. And they live in fear of rampant violence. The turmoil engulfing the country has been simmering for more than a year, but on Monday night Haiti's unpopular Prime Minister Ariel Henry agreed to resign if an interim government is formed brokered by other Caribbean nations. The confusion spread to the world…

Green Party MP Caroline Lucas called for more investment in new gas-fired power plants before the general election and accused the government of fomenting a culture war over climate.Mr Lucas used an urgent question in the House of Commons to lay out on Wednesday that despite the government's pledge to phase out fossil fuels, a series of new power stations could be built over the next few years. He challenged Energy Secretary Graham Stewart about the proposed plans.She called on Stuart to acknowledge that “this is the government's latest attempt to start a culture war on climate”. Brighton Pavilion MPs…

The Lexington City Council is scheduled to vote on March 21 on a proposed agreement that would give the city an additional four years to complete court-ordered sewer system improvements. In 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice worked with the EPA and states to mandate improvements and set an end date of 2026. Water Quality Director Charlie Martin has been with the city since 1999.“It is well known that when I came here, there were recurring sewer overflows where manholes would open every time it rained. We have come a long way since then. There are no more overflowing manholes…

February conference focused on modular open systems approach for UAS San Diego – March 13, 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) hosted an Open Architecture Symposium on February 29, 2024 at its headquarters in Poway, California. At the symposium, government and industry speakers focused on the tools, communities, and partners needed to implement modular open systems approaches (MOSA) in the development of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The event was attended by more than 80 participants from approximately 30 organizations and featured presentations from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Secretary of Digital and Artificial Intelligence (CDAO), and industry…

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday that authorities are arresting three illegal immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities arrested them for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman near Lake Worth Beach. called for increased security.”Don't think for a second that what's happening on the Mexican border won't have an impact here,” said Sheriff Rick Bradshaw. “We have three illegal aliens here who have committed very serious crimes who shouldn't be in this country. Kidnapping and sexually assaulting women. They shouldn't be here.”Video: Sheriff Rick Bradshaw talks about arresting illegal immigrants Palm Beach…

downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. Some federal health care jobs offer annual salaries of $400,000. Douglas Sacha/Getty Sixty-four jobs in the federal government pay salaries of $200,000 or more, with some reaching $400,000.According to the Handshake report, federal employers have increased the number of job openings by 22% over the past year.While higher-paying positions often reflect seniority, many government jobs offer a linear path to advancement. Many people join the federal government not for the money, but for the job security. However, some federal jobs can offer both.According to data from the…

Mullen Automotive CompanyCBP informed the attorneys that GSA must make a final decision on the award request.BREA, California, March 13, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — via IBN — Mullen Automotive. (NASDAQ: Marun(“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announced updates to its U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) application for Class 1 EV cargo vans.On March 5, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection notified Rapid Response Defense System (“RRDS”) attorneys that a final decision on the adjudication request must be made by Customs. U.S. General Services Administration (“GSA”).Based on the advice of CBP, Mr. Mullen and RRDS…