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TAMPA, Fla. — AST SpaceMobile stock closed more than 68% higher after announcing a revenue-sharing agreement with AT&T. AT&T plans to use its proposed direct-to-device communication satellites to keep smartphones connected in cell phone dead zones. Shares closed at $4.03 on May 16, the day after AST SpaceMobile disclosed a definitive agreement with carriers that extends through 2030 as part of its financial results. AST SpaceMobile also recorded $500,000 in revenue in the three months to the end of March, marking the first commercial revenue from the constellation following a government contract for the BlueWalker-3 prototype launched two years ago…

DUH (German Environmental Action, Deutsche Environmental Action) won a lawsuit against the German government at the Higher Administrative Court in the German capital Berlin-Brandenburg on Thursday. The court's ruling says current federal measures to reduce CO2 emissions in various sectors are insufficient and will fall short of the government's own legally binding targets for the coming years. This supports the lawsuit filed by. DUH members protested outside the court building, holding banners and photos of government members. DUH said the placards were a selection of quotes from concerned members and members of the public. “Many people have expressed their support…

Jessica Zeff loves government auditing. She finds it hard to believe, considering the horror they cause. But the founder and principal consultant at Simply Compliance makes a very good point in this podcast that audits are much better than people expect and can actually help your compliance program. I am claiming. How is this possible? She contends that compliance teams should continually prepare for audits, given that they are ultimately inevitable. See more +Jessica Zeff loves government auditing. She finds it hard to believe, considering the horror they cause. But the founder and principal consultant at Simply Compliance makes a…

In late April, less than a year after taking office, Thai Prime Minister Suretta Thavisin announced a cabinet reshuffle. The news comes with the sudden resignation of Foreign Minister Panpuri Bahidda-Nkala, followed last week by the resignations of Deputy Foreign Minister Sihasak Phunketkeo and Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana. More from our experts The turmoil within the coalition government highlights how polarized and chaotic the country's politics have become since Thailand's general election in May 2023, which was supposed to calm down after a successful vote.detail: Thailand Southeast Asia elections and voting Fresh off the heels of the country's first…

ISLA VISTA, Calif. – On Thursday, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights under Law filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the University of California, Santa Barbara, on behalf of student government president Tessa Bexler. The national legal advocacy group, founded to promote Jewish civil and human rights, has warned of “severe and sustained anti-Semitism by colleagues on campus because of our common Jewish ancestry.” The complaint was filed on Beksler's behalf, alleging “bullying and harassment.” and ethnicity,” the complaint filed Thursday with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights states. Specifically, the Brandeis Center said…

Hello. Welcome to Eye on AI. Leading AI companies OpenAI and Google alternated in the headlines on Monday and Tuesday, announcing a number of new generative AI products and model updates. On Wednesday, the U.S. government had that moment. A bipartisan group of senators led by Chuck Schumer of New York has released a long-awaited “roadmap” for regulating AI. The 20-page report is the culmination of a nearly year-long hearing tour conducted by the Senate AI Working Group. We held private meetings with more than 170 technology industry leaders, academic researchers, civil rights leaders, and others to better understand how…

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee on Wednesday approved two bills aimed at increasing transparency in efforts to make government spending more effective. One measure would require federal agencies to issue guidance on the use of excess personal property, which refers to non-real estate items such as office equipment, furniture, automobiles, and specialty equipment. Agents should consider acquiring excess personal property before purchasing new items. Beyond shipping and transportation costs, agencies generally do not have to pay for excess property from other federal agencies. However, the Comptroller's Office reported in 2022 that out of the $32.8 billion worth of excess…

Cook County's main government watchdog agency will likely have a permanent boss for the first time since fall 2022.After a lengthy and largely behind-the-scenes investigation, Tyrrell Paxton, a deputy in the county's Office of Independent Inspector General, has been officially announced as a candidate for the special search committee for the agency's new leader.Mr. Paxton's nomination will be referred to the Cook County Commission's Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. If approved by the commission and the full Cook County Board, his six-year term would begin in June.The office investigates waste, fraud and abuse across county governments, including forest preserves and…

Written by Barbara Kepler | Sun City In response to Carolyn Copeland's letter, I am sorry that you and your husband were unable to have children. There are millions of children around the world who desire loving families that last for generations. Roe v. Wade is about women's health and women's rights. It has nothing to do with limiting the number of babies available for adoption. It says a lot about you that some women had babies just to receive welfare. They probably didn't believe in abortion either.The reasons why a woman chooses to have or not have children are…

For much of the period following independence in 1991, life was not easy for Georgians. But the challenges they now face are among the most dangerous and alarming in this country's recent history. Georgia's government waged war on its own people. By aiming to pivot away from Euro-Atlantic integration, such as by seeking membership in the European Union (EU) and NATO, the ruling party is advancing despite widespread support from the majority of Georgians. The outlook is unique. It has become even stronger over the past 20 years. Opinion polls currently show 86% support for EU membership and 79% support…