Costa Rica – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Date: December 10, 2024 Source: Department of State The Department of State has issued a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution travel advisory for Costa Rica, effective December 10, 2024. This advisory replaces the previous Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions advisory. The Level 2 advisory is due to … Read more
Austin Emphasizes Regional Alliances for Indo-Pacific Security Washington, D.C., December 10, 2024 – Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin highlighted the importance of regional alliances in bolstering security in the Indo-Pacific region during a speech delivered at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London today. Austin noted that the Indo-Pacific is “a region of strategic significance” … Read more
Mayor Bowser Delivers Public Safety Situational Update on December 9, 2024 Washington, D.C. – On December 9, 2024, Mayor Muriel Bowser delivered a public safety situational update to the residents of Washington, D.C. The Mayor was joined by Police Chief Robert Contee III and Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS) Chief John Donnelly. Crime … Read more
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves West Virginia Disaster Declaration December 9, 2024 Washington, D.C. – President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides … Read more
Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Tribal Nations Summit Location: South Court Auditorium Eisenhower Executive Office Building Date: December 9, 2024 Time: 21:47 EST Vice President Harris: Good evening. To all of the Tribal leaders, to the members of Congress who are here, to all of the distinguished guests: It is an honor to … Read more
White House Releases Proclamation on Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2024 Washington, D.C. – December 9, 2024: The White House has issued a proclamation declaring December 10, 2024, as Human Rights Day and the week of December 10-16 as Human Rights Week. The proclamation reaffirms the United States’ commitment to promoting and protecting … Read more
Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the DFC 5th Anniversary Conference Washington, D.C. – On December 9, 2024, APNSA Jake Sullivan delivered remarks at the DFC 5th Anniversary Conference. In his address, Sullivan highlighted the importance of the DFC’s work in promoting economic growth and development around the world. Sullivan began by discussing the challenges … Read more
Public Law 118 – 134 – Mark Our Place Act Enacted: December 9, 2024 Purpose: To establish a national framework for the naming and commemoration of significant historic sites and events in the United States. Key Provisions: Creation of the National Historic Sites and Events Commission: A 15-member commission appointed by the President and Congress … Read more
Public Law 118 – 132 Designates Sioux Falls Post Office in Honor of Staff Sergeant Robb Lura Rolfing December 9, 2024 On December 9, 2024, President Biden signed into law Public Law 118 – 132, which designates the United States Postal Service (USPS) facility located at 320 South 2nd Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota … Read more
At What Age Do Children Begin Identifying with STEM? The Answer Is Younger Than We Thought A new study from the National Science Foundation (NSF) finds that children begin identifying with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) as early as age 6. This is significantly younger than the previously believed age of 10-12. The study, … Read more