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FEDS Paper: Spatially Mapping Banks’ Commercial & Industrial Loan Exposures: Including an Application to Climate-Related Risks Introduction The Federal Reserve Board (FRB) recently published a paper titled “Spatially Mapping Banks’ Commercial & Industrial Loan Exposures: Including an Application to Climate-Related Risks.” The paper presents a new methodology for mapping banks’ commercial and industrial (C&I) loan … Read more

Department of State Issues Level 4 Travel Advisory for Afghanistan January 13, 2025 The United States Department of State has issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Afghanistan, strongly urging U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to the country. Reason for Advisory The advisory cites the ongoing armed conflict, recent Taliban offensives, and … Read more

Cyprus – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Published Date: 2025-01-13 00:00 Source: U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory Level: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Summary: The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Cyprus, advising U.S. citizens to exercise normal precautions due to the potential for petty crime and road … Read more

National Guard Engages in California Wildfire Suppression; Additional Assets Stand Ready 13 January 2025, 10:20 p.m. PST (Arlington, Va.) – The California National Guard has been actively engaged in firefighting operations to combat numerous wildfires raging across the state. The deployment of approximately 1,000 Guard members is part of a coordinated effort with local, state, … Read more

Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Encep Nurjaman Pre-Trial Hearing January 13, 2025 The Office of the Chief Prosecutor, Department of Defense, today announced a media invitation for the United States v. Encep Nurjaman pre-trial hearing scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST. Background Encep Nurjaman, an … Read more

On-Camera Press Briefing January 13, 2025 14:16 Pentagon Briefing Room, Washington, D.C. Moderator: Good afternoon, everyone. We are here today for an on-camera press briefing with the Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin. Secretary Austin will provide an update on the Department of Defense’s priorities and initiatives. Secretary Lloyd Austin: Thank you, and good afternoon to … Read more

Defense Secretary Announces Naming of Future Gerald R. Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers On January 13, 2025, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced the names of the future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers, honoring distinguished Americans who made significant contributions to the nation. The upcoming aircraft carriers will be named: USS Doris Miller (CVN-81): After … Read more

Toyota Supports California Fires Relief Efforts January 9, 2025 Toyota USA announced today that it will be donating $1 million to support relief efforts for the devastating wildfires that have ravaged California. The donation will be used to support organizations providing food, shelter, and other essential services to those affected by the fires. “Our hearts … Read more

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $3.5 Million Bridge Rehabilitation Project Along Interstate 81 in Onondaga County *Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $3.5 million bridge rehabilitation project on Interstate 81 in the town of Salina, Onondaga County. The project, which began in May 2022, included the replacement of the bridge deck and … Read more

Mayor Bowser Announces $17 Million in Funding to Transform Medicaid Maternal Health Washington, DC – Mayor Muriel Bowser announced today that the District of Columbia has been awarded $17 million in federal funding to transform Medicaid maternal health. This funding will be used to implement a new model of care that is designed to improve … Read more