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FRB Paper: Spatially Mapping Banks’ Commercial & Industrial Loan Exposures: Including an Application to Climate-Related Risks Published: 2025-01-13 18:31 Source: FEDS Paper Summary The Federal Reserve Board (FRB) has released a new paper that develops a methodology to spatially map banks’ commercial and industrial (C&I) loan exposures. The paper also demonstrates how this methodology can … Read more

Afghanistan – Level 4: Do Not Travel Department of State Travel Advisory January 13, 2025 The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Afghanistan due to the extremely dangerous security situation and the ongoing conflict. The U.S. government has no capacity to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Afghanistan. Current Situation … Read more

Cyprus – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Date: 2025-01-13 00:00 Source: Department of State Overview The Department of State has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Cyprus, indicating that travelers should exercise normal precautions. The advisory notes that Cyprus is a “generally safe and welcoming destination” for tourists, but there are some risks to … Read more

National Guard Fights California Wildfires, Additional Assets Remain on Standby January 13, 2025 Washington D.C. – The California National Guard has deployed hundreds of soldiers and airmen to combat the ongoing wildfires that have ravaged the state. Additional assets, including firefighting aircraft and personnel, remain on standby as the fires continue to burn. As of … Read more

I apologize, I do not have access to real-time information and my knowledge cutoff is April 2023. Therefore, I do not have information about the article you mentioned from Defense.gov dated 2025-01-13. Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Encep Nurjaman Pre-Trial Hearing The AI has provided us with the news. I’ve asked … Read more

I am sorry, I do not have access to real-time information and cannot provide a detailed article on the news item you mentioned. I recommend checking the Defense.gov website directly for the latest news and updates. On-Camera Press Briefing The AI has provided us with the news. I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, and … Read more

Defense.gov Publishes Statement on Navy’s Naming of Future Gerald R. Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers January 13, 2025 Article Title: “Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Navy’s Naming of Future Gerald R. Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers” Source: Defense.gov Article Content: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has released a statement on the … Read more

Defense Innovation Board Releases Two Studies on Scaling Innovation in Nontraditional Industry and Drone Manufacturing Washington, D.C. – The Defense Innovation Board (DIB) today released two studies on scaling innovation in nontraditional industry and drone manufacturing. The studies were commissioned by the Department of Defense (DoD) to identify and address barriers to innovation in these … Read more

Defense.gov – Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks at the Defense Innovation Board’s Public Meeting Hicks: Department of Defense has budget for ‘ambitious’ research and development mission WASHINGTON — In an era of “strategic competition,” the Defense Department is doubling down on its research and development efforts, the Pentagon’s No. 2 official … Read more

Sasaki reportedly meets with Padres in San Diego January 13, 2025 – Roki Sasaki, the highly touted Japanese right-hander, reportedly met with the San Diego Padres in San Diego on Friday. Sasaki, 24, is one of the most sought-after free agents on the international market this winter. He has a 1.84 ERA and 15.8 strikeouts … Read more