David Wilson Earns Prestigious Bill France Award for Excellence Date: November 25, 2024 Source: Toyota USA Summary: David Wilson, President and CEO of Toyota Racing Development (TRD), has been recognized with the prestigious Bill France Award for Excellence by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). The award is presented annually to individuals … Read more
Mayor Bowser Celebrates the Opening of The Aston Washington, DC – November 25, 2024 – Mayor Muriel Bowser today joined Councilmember Brooke Pinto, Trammell Crow Company, and Stonebridge to celebrate the grand opening of The Aston, a new luxury apartment building in the heart of Ward 2. Located at 1001 New Jersey Avenue NW, The … Read more
Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Published November 25, 2024 at 20:06 Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to ending the scourge of violence against women and girls around the world. Violence … Read more
First Lady Jill Biden Welcomes the 2024 Christmas Tree to the White House Washington, D.C. – Today, First Lady Jill Biden delivered remarks at the 2024 Christmas Tree Arrival Ceremony on the North Lawn of the White House. The tree, a 78-foot-tall Concolor fir, was harvested from the George Washington National Forest in Virginia and … Read more
White House Press Briefing: On-the-Record Press Gaggle by National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby Date: November 25, 2024 Time: 9:30 PM EST Transcript: Q: Thank you, John. Can you give us an update on the situation in Ukraine? Kirby: Good evening, everyone. First, to Ukraine, Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin met with their Ukrainian counterparts … Read more
White House Announces Signing of 30 Bills into Law Washington, D.C. – November 25, 2024 – The White House has announced the signing of 30 bills into law by President [President’s Name]. The bills cover a wide range of topics, including healthcare, education, infrastructure, and national security. Key Bills Signed Among the notable bills signed … Read more
Public Law 118 – 63 – FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 Enactment Date: 2024-11-25 Summary: The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that reauthorizes and amends the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It addresses a wide range of aviation-related issues, including: Key Provisions: Extension of FAA Authorization: Reauthorizes the FAA through … Read more
This Week with NSF Director Panchanathan November 25, 2024 NSF Director Panchanathan Highlights Advancing Fundamental Research and Innovation This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan emphasized the importance of advancing fundamental research and innovation to address societal challenges and drive economic growth. In a speech at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual … Read more
A Novel Method to Shed Light on Heat Waves November 25, 2024 NSF-funded research team uses satellite measurements to improve how scientists can predict extreme heat events As the planet warms, heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense. These extreme heat events can have devastating consequences, causing heat-related deaths, power outages, and wildfires. A … Read more
Mini NASA Robot Takes a SWIM November 25, 2024 Pasadena, Calif. – NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has successfully tested a new mini robot that can swim through water. The robot, called SWIM (for Submersible Water Investigation and Mapping), is designed to explore the oceans of Europa, a moon of Jupiter that is thought to … Read more