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NASA’s Webb Reveals Intricate Layers of Interstellar Dust and Gas: A Window into Star and Planet Formation January 14, 2025 – A new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided scientists with an awe-inspiring view of the intricate layers of interstellar dust and gas that permeate the cosmos. This image is the … Read more

NASA Roman Space Telescope Wide Field Instrument Poster The Roman Space Telescope (RST) is a NASA mission scheduled to launch in the mid-2020s. RST is designed to study dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets. The Wide Field Instrument (WFI) is one of four instruments on RST. WFI will be used to survey the sky in … Read more

NASA Releases Poster for Roman Space Telescope Coronagraph Instrument January 15, 2025 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled a poster showcasing the Roman Space Telescope’s Coronagraph Instrument (CGI). The CGI is a revolutionary tool that will allow astronomers to peer directly into the hearts of dusty, obscured regions of space, where planets, … Read more

Federal and State Financial Regulatory Agencies Issue Interagency Statement on Supervisory Practices Regarding Financial Institutions Affected by the California Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds January 14, 2025 Washington, D.C. – The Federal Reserve Board (FRB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), … Read more

Federal Reserve Discount Rate Meetings: November 18, December 9, and December 18, 2024 Introduction The Federal Reserve (FRB) released the minutes of its discount rate meetings held on November 18, December 9, and December 18, 2024. These meetings were held to discuss the path of the discount rate, a key interest rate that the FRB … Read more

North Macedonia – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions January 14, 2025 U.S. Department of State The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 Travel Advisory for North Macedonia, indicating that travelers should Exercise Normal Precautions. Crime: North Macedonia has a low crime rate, but petty crimes such as pickpocketing and theft do occur, … Read more

Defense Innovation Board Recommendations Continue to Advance National Security Efforts Washington, D.C. — The Department of Defense (DoD) announced on January 14, 2025, that the Defense Innovation Board (DIB) has made significant progress in implementing recommendations that are enhancing national security capabilities. The DIB, established in 2016, is a group of experts from industry, academia, … Read more