Defense.gov,As Part of Cyber Workforce Development, DOD Lowers Time-to-Hire for Civilians

DOD Lowers Time-to-Hire for Civilians to Enhance Cyber Workforce Development November 8, 2024 – The Department of Defense (DOD) has implemented a new initiative to significantly reduce the time-to-hire for civilian cyber professionals, aiming to strengthen its cyber workforce and meet the growing demands of cyberspace operations. According to the recently published article on Defense.gov, … Read more

Defense.gov,Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. Pre-Trial Hearing

Media Invitation for United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. Pre-Trial Hearing Source: Defense.gov (November 8, 2024) The United States Department of Defense has announced that media organizations are invited to cover a pre-trial hearing in the United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. case scheduled for November 15, 2024, at 9:00 AM … Read more

Defense.gov,Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz 11/08/2024 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke today with Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz. The two leaders discussed the shared commitment to maintaining security in the Middle East and working together to counter regional threats, … Read more

Defense.gov,Department of Defense Invests Additional $160 Million in CHIPS Act Funds to Propel Microelectronics Leadership

Department of Defense Invests Additional $160 Million in CHIPS Act Funds to Propel Microelectronics Leadership Published on Defense.gov, November 8, 2024 Arlington, Va. — The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced an additional investment of $160 million in CHIPS Act funds to support microelectronics research, development, and manufacturing capabilities. This investment builds on the department’s … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 8949 (IH) – Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024

H.R. 8949 (IH) – Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 Summary: H.R. 8949 is a bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives on November 8, 2024, by Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ). The bill aims to settle the water rights claims of the Yavapai-Apache Nation. Background: The Yavapai-Apache Nation is a federally … Read more

WTO,WTO members address TRIPS implementation review, discuss pandemic preparedness

WTO Members Address TRIPS Implementation Review, Discuss Pandemic Preparedness Geneva, 8 November 2024 – WTO members today concluded two days of discussions on the implementation of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). The discussions covered a wide range of topics, including the protection of intellectual property rights, … Read more

Top Stories,World News in Brief: Haiti latest, plastic tide in Samoa, Bakery boost in Ukraine, arbitrary detention in Mexico

World News in Brief: Haiti latest, plastic tide in Samoa, Bakery boost in Ukraine, arbitrary detention in Mexico Haiti latest Haiti is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis as gang violence and political instability continue to grip the country. The United Nations has warned that the situation is “catastrophic” and that hundreds of thousands of people … Read more