Webb Watches Carbon-Rich Dust Shells Form, Expand in Star System January 13, 2025 – NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning images of carbon-rich dust shells forming and expanding around a young star system. These observations provide new insights into the early stages of star and planet formation. The star system, known as HD … Read more
NASA’s Hubble Tracks Down a ‘Blue Lurker’ Among Stars January 13, 2025 A team of astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a rare and elusive type of star lurking within a nearby galaxy. The star, nicknamed a “blue lurker,” is a hot, massive star that has long been hidden from view by thick … Read more
Former NASA Official, Astronaut Bob Cabana Receives Top Civilian Award January 13, 2025 Former NASA official and astronaut Robert “Bob” Cabana has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The medal was presented to Cabana by President Joseph R. Biden at a White House ceremony on January 13, 2025. Cabana, … Read more
Earth in Far-Ultraviolet: NASA’s New Look at Our Planet January 13, 2025 NASA has released new images of Earth taken in far-ultraviolet light, providing a unique perspective on our planet. The images were captured by the Imaging X-ray Observatory (IXO), a next-generation space telescope that is scheduled to launch in 2028. Far-ultraviolet light is a … Read more
NASA HEAT Student Activity Featured in TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2024 Pasadena, Calif. – Jan. 13, 2025 – NASA’s Hands-on Educational Activities for Teachers (HEAT) student activity was recently featured in TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2024. The photo, taken by NASA photographer Bill Ingalls, shows students at the University of California, Berkeley, participating … Read more
Federal Reserve Board announces the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2025 January 13, 2025 The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2025. The following individuals will serve in these leadership roles: … Read more
FEDS Paper: Impact of the Volcker Rule on the Trading Revenue of Largest U.S. Trading Firms During the COVID-19 Crisis Period Introduction The Volcker Rule, a key provision of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, was implemented in 2013 to limit the proprietary trading activities of large U.S. banks. The rule’s impact … Read more
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