Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day Washington, DC – November 7, 2024 – In observance of Veterans Day 2024, several District of Columbia government services will be modified or closed. Closures: District government offices will be closed. DC Public Schools will be closed. Most DC Public Libraries will be closed. DC Recreation Centers will … Read more
White House Announces Continuation of National Emergency Regarding Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction November 7, 2024 The White House has issued a notice to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, declaring the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). This declaration … Read more
Memorandum on Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 Issued Date: 2024-11-07 21:00 Issuing Organization: The White House Summary The Presidential Determination is a document issued by the President of the United States that determines whether a country has met certain requirements under Section … Read more
White House Extends National Emergency Regarding Securities Investments from China November 7, 2024 The White House has announced the continuation of the national emergency declared in November 2020 regarding securities investments that may contribute to the United States’ reliance on certain companies of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The decision comes amid ongoing concerns … Read more
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil November 7, 2024 President Joe Biden spoke today with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil to congratulate him on his election and to reaffirm the strong partnership between the United States and Brazil. The two leaders discussed the … Read more
Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s travel to Peru and Brazil November 7, 2024 Today, President Biden announced that he will travel to Lima, Peru, for the IX Summit of the Americas from December 12-14, 2024. The President will then travel to Brasilia, Brazil, for a working visit with President … Read more
Creating a Buzz About Bee Nest Symmetry November 7, 2024 A new study by researchers at the National Science Foundation (NSF) has shed light on the remarkable symmetry of bee nests. The study, published in the journal Science, found that bees use a precise mathematical algorithm to create their nests, which are often perfect hexagons. … Read more
NASA’s “Earth Below” 2024-11-07 18:26 A New Perspective on Our Home Planet NASA has released a new article on 2024-11-07 18:26 titled “Earth Below”. The article provides a stunning new perspective on our home planet, as seen from space. The article features a series of images taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). … Read more
NASA Remembers Astronaut Jon McBride On November 7, 2024, NASA published an oral history with Jon A. McBride, an astronaut who flew on two Space Shuttle missions. McBride passed away in 2024 at the age of 81. The oral history, conducted by NASA historian Dr. Roger Launius, covers McBride’s early life, his military career, and … Read more
NASA Collaborates with Commercial Food Industry to Elevate Space Food Technology November 7, 2024 Washington, D.C. – NASA has announced a groundbreaking initiative to share its expertise in space food technology with the commercial food industry. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the development of innovative food products that meet the unique challenges of space travel … Read more