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FEDS Paper: Quasi Maximum Likelihood Estimation and Inference of Large Approximate Dynamic Factor Models via the EM Algorithm Abstract This paper presents a new estimation and inference method for large approximate dynamic factor models (ADFMs) using the Expectation-Maximization (EM) algorithm. The proposed method, called quasi maximum likelihood (QML) estimation, is based on a reformulation of … Read more

Jacqueline Maguire Named Executive Assistant Director of the Science and Technology Branch Washington, D.C. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) today announced the appointment of Jacqueline Maguire as the Executive Assistant Director (EAD) of the Science and Technology Branch (STB). Ms. Maguire has served as the Acting EAD since September 2022. In her new … Read more

I apologize but I do not have access to the internet to retrieve the article you requested. Therefore, I cannot explain in detail about the topic. ‘Maritime Big Play’ in Pacific Demonstrates AUKUS Partner Compatibility The AI has provided us with the news. I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, and here’s its response. Please … Read more

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On-Camera Press Briefing Rapidly Rising on Defense.gov The “On-Camera Press Briefing” is a rapidly rising section on the official website of the United States Department of Defense (Defense.gov). This section features video recordings of press briefings given by senior defense officials, including the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and … Read more

AUKUS Partners Complete Successful Tests of Autonomous and Networked Systems in Maritime Experimentation The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia (AUKUS) recently conducted a series of successful tests of autonomous and networked systems in a maritime experimentation exercise. These tests are part of the AUKUS partnership’s ongoing efforts to develop and deploy new technologies that … Read more

Defense Official Statement on AUKUS Pillar 2 and Exercise Maritime Big Play Media Statement Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs August 24, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C.– A senior Defense official provided the following readout of the August 24 meeting between U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, United Kingdom … Read more

8 Potential Free-Agent Fits for the Giants The San Francisco Giants have a number of needs to address this offseason, including finding a new shortstop, a starting pitcher, and a few more bats to add to their lineup. Fortunately, there are a number of potential free agents who could fill these needs, and here are … Read more

Scioscia on Fernando: ‘A down-to-earth kid from Mexico’ who became a star Link to the article: www.mlb.com/news/mike-scioscia-on-fernando-valenzuela-a-down-to-earth-kid-from-mexico-who-became-a-star Summary: Mike Scioscia, the former manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers and current special assistant to the general manager, recently shared his thoughts on Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born pitcher who became a star with the Dodgers in the … Read more

Check Swing Challenge System Being Tested in Arizona Fall League What is the Check Swing Challenge System? The Check Swing Challenge System (CSCS) is a new technology that allows batters to challenge close check swing calls on called third strikes. How does the CSCS Work? The CSCS is a two-step process: The batter challenges the … Read more