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PNNL: ARM Workshop Report Recommends Stronger Tools for Cloud and Precipitation Science
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- A report issued by the U.S. Department of Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement user facility titled 'ARM Cloud and Precipitation Measurements and Science Group CPMSG 2024 Workshop Report,' authored by C Chiu, P-L Ma, I Silber, A Theisen, C Williams, V Ghate, J OBrien, D Zhang, H Chen, J Comstock, G Elsaesser, Y-C Feng, S Gupta, W Gustafson, P Muradyan, A Sockol, T Yuan, Y Zhang, X Zheng, and Z Zhu, outlines priorities for improving cloud and precipitation observations and data products. The report number is DOESC-ARM-25-014 / PNNL-37779, and it was issued in
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WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- A report issued by the U.S. Department of Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement user facility titled 'ARM Cloud and Precipitation Measurements and Science Group CPMSG 2024 Workshop Report,' authored by C Chiu, P-L Ma, I Silber, A Theisen, C Williams, V Ghate, J OBrien, D Zhang, H Chen, J Comstock, G Elsaesser, Y-C Feng, S Gupta, W Gustafson, P Muradyan, A Sockol, T Yuan, Y Zhang, X Zheng, and Z Zhu, outlines priorities for improving cloud and precipitation observations and data products. The report number is DOESC-ARM-25-014 / PNNL-37779, and it was issued inMay 2024.
The workshop report says the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement, or ARM, user facility is focused on improving how cloud and aerosol processes are represented in Earth system models by supplying field observations and advanced data analytics. It says the Cloud and Precipitation Measurements and Science Group was chartered in March 2019 to identify gaps in measurement capability, improve the scientific impact of ARM data, and better serve the research community.
A major theme of the document is that models can represent average climate behavior but still struggle with precipitation phase, intensity, and distribution at regional and global scales. The report points to issues such as sea surface temperature pattern errors, out-of-sample behavior in paleoclimate cases, and fit-for-purpose limits in current model physics, especially for aerosol-cloud interactions and cloud feedback.
The report then turns to warm clouds and precipitation, calling cloud droplet number concentration a key observable for rain formation and aerosol-cloud studies. It recommends intercomparison work to reduce differences among retrieval methods, more collocated aircraft and ground observations, periodic rechecks of data products, and fixes for radar sidelobe problems that can distort cloud-top estimates.
For drizzle below cloud base, the report recommends implementing ceilometer calibration and sub-cloud drizzle retrievals as a value-added product, while also storing Doppler lidar spectra when drizzle is detected. It also says benchmark precipitation data sets should be built with well-characterized uncertainty and made AI-ready so they can support training and evaluation of machine-learning methods.
Solid precipitation receives similar attention, especially for Arctic and mountain settings such as the North Slope of Alaska. The report calls for better quality control of in situ measurements, more value-added products for snowfall retrievals, stronger wind shielding for instruments, and more integrated products that combine in situ and remote sensing data.
Ice-containing clouds and vertical air motion are described as harder problems that will benefit from more coordinated observations, including radar, lidar, aircraft, and uncrewed aerial systems. The report recommends multiple retrieval bundles, uncertainty estimates based on sensitivity tests, automated radar spectral decomposition, and better hydrometeor classification so researchers can separate liquid, ice, drizzle, and mixed-phase regimes more reliably.
The workshop concluded that ARM can add the most value by improving calibration, building intercomparison cases, expanding retrieval tools, and strengthening collaboration with modelers and data scientists. It also argues that large use-case libraries, test campaigns, and machine-learning applications can help bridge the gap between observations and model development while keeping the focus on measurable scientific gains.
-- Moira Sirois, Targeted News Service
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View report at: https://www.pnnl.gov/main/publications/external/technical_reports/PNNL-37779.pdf
PNNL Study Finds Portable Air Cleaners Can Cut Energy Use and Still Deliver Strong Clean-air Performance
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the report 'Laboratory Testing of Portable Air Cleaner Products for Energy Efficiency and Clean Air Performance at Various Fan Settings,' authored by Kevin Keene, Alfiya Orman, Jason Tuenge, Meghan McNulty, and Gabe Arnold, on February 10, 2026; the report number is PNNL-38694.
The report says portable air cleaners, or PACs, can reduce energy use by more than 70% compared with central HVAC ventilation solutions in some commercial-building settings, while also offering a retrofittable and relatively affordable way to improve
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WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the report 'Laboratory Testing of Portable Air Cleaner Products for Energy Efficiency and Clean Air Performance at Various Fan Settings,' authored by Kevin Keene, Alfiya Orman, Jason Tuenge, Meghan McNulty, and Gabe Arnold, on February 10, 2026; the report number is PNNL-38694.
The report says portable air cleaners, or PACs, can reduce energy use by more than 70% compared with central HVAC ventilation solutions in some commercial-building settings, while also offering a retrofittable and relatively affordable way to improveindoor air quality. It also notes, however, that PAC performance varies widely and that products can be noisy, undersized, or run at less effective settings.
To better understand that variation, the researchers reviewed 34 commercially available PAC products and then tested seven of them in the lab under AHAM AC-1 conditions. The study focused on smoke, dust, pollen, and related performance measures across low, medium, and high fan settings, with an eye toward energy use, clean air delivery, noise, and overall operating cost.
The product review found broad spreads in price, efficiency, and sound. Upfront costs ranged from about $126 to $1,400, average CADR was 295 cfm, average rated noise reached 29 dB on low speed and 54 dB on high speed, and most products had at least three fan settings.
The lab results showed a clear tradeoff: lower fan settings were more energy efficient, but they delivered much less clean air. The report says CADR drops steeply at low power levels and then levels off at higher power levels, making medium settings a possible compromise for many users.
A key finding is that multiple smaller units at lower or medium settings can sometimes be more efficient and cheaper to operate than fewer units at high speed, but the answer depends heavily on the product and on filter replacement assumptions. The report also says filter replacement can account for 58% to 67% of five-year life-cycle cost, which makes maintenance planning a major part of the economics.
The report concludes that PACs are promising for cleaner indoor air, but better guidance is needed on sizing, placement, operation, and product design. It recommends further study of filter loading, multiple-unit interactions, sound, and how PACs perform over time in real rooms.
-- Moira Sirois, Targeted News Service
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View report at: https://www.pnnl.gov/main/publications/external/technical_reports/PNNL-38694.pdf
Justice Dept.: Fraud Division Announces Federal-State Partnership in Ohio to Prosecute Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Fraud Division Announces Federal-State Partnership in Ohio to Prosecute Fraud
Federal and State Prosecutors Charge 9 Defendants for Over $42 Million in Fraud Three Fraudsters Detained This Week in Connection With Separate $15 Million Scheme FBI Announces the Creation of the Most Wanted Fraudsters List
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The Justice Department today announced unprecedented federal and state cooperation in Ohio in the fight against fraud, including partnerships and a data sharing agreement to enhance
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WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Fraud Division Announces Federal-State Partnership in Ohio to Prosecute Fraud
Federal and State Prosecutors Charge 9 Defendants for Over $42 Million in Fraud Three Fraudsters Detained This Week in Connection With Separate $15 Million Scheme FBI Announces the Creation of the Most Wanted Fraudsters List
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The Justice Department today announced unprecedented federal and state cooperation in Ohio in the fight against fraud, including partnerships and a data sharing agreement to enhancethe detection and prosecution of fraud; federal and state charges against 9 defendants for their alleged participation in over $42 million in fraud; orders of detention this week for three defendants, with two additional defendants pending extradition in connection with an additional $15 million in fraud; and the creation of the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list. The charges announced today involve numerous types of fraud, including health care fraud, government program fraud, and consumer fraud schemes.
"Ohio is leading the charge in the fight against fraud, and some states should take notice," said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. "Working closely with Ohio officials, the Department of Justice dismantled a sophisticated Medicaid fraud scheme that exploited taxpayers to fund exotic cars and lavish lifestyles. By holding these fraudsters accountable and partnering with the FBI on a robust Most Wanted fraudster list, we are pursuing fraud more aggressively than ever. No fraud scheme is beyond our reach."
"The Fraud Division is building a replicable model to combat the full range of fraudsters that are preying on Americans across the country," said Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the Justice Department's Fraud Division. "Whether its health care, emergency relief funds, or consumer frauds, fraudsters go where the money flows, and with our enhanced data analytics tools, dedicated prosecutors, and federal and state partners, the days of oversight lagging and accountability lacking are now over."
"As the cases announced today demonstrate, my Office will aggressively prosecute all forms of fraud by leveraging strong relationships with our federal and state partners," said U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio Dominick S. Gerace II. "In establishing the Southern District of Ohio Fraud Task Force, we have now reinforced those partnerships by formalizing our processes and injecting an even greater sense of urgency into our efforts to hold fraudsters accountable for pilfering taxpayer resources."
"The days of deception are over. As the stewards of your tax dollars, if we find evidence of willful and deliberate abuse of government programs, we will investigate and prosecute those individuals responsible to the full extent of the law," said U.S. Attorney David M. Toepfer, for the Northern District of Ohio. "We also commit to protecting our elderly who are so often targeted by conniving and scheming fraud rings who use scams that are deliberately designed to drain them of their life savings. With the full resources of this federal and state partnership, we are determined to rein in rampant fraud and bring criminals to justice."
"Today's takedown of multiple healthcare companies and four individuals who allegedly robbed taxpayer funded Medicaid is the latest victory in the Trump administration's total war on fraudsters," said FBI Director Kash Patel. "Together with our interagency partners we seized 7 bank accounts worth $600,000 and 14 vehicles worth millions - all of which allegedly came as direct proceeds from robbing value community healthcare resources from Americans who needed it - many of which were Medicaid enrolled children. Furthermore, today we are launching the Vice President's historic initiative of the "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list, representing some of the alleged worst of the worst who stole millions in taxpayer money - allowing federal law enforcement to mobilize the full weight of law enforcement to bring these individuals and more to justice. I want to thank Vice President Vance for his leadership of this task force, our interagency partners for their relentless work, and most importantly thank President Trump for showing America that fraud won't be tolerated in this country any longer."
"These cases demonstrate that the days of fraudsters hiding behind shell companies, complex billing schemes, and other silos are coming to an end," said CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz. "By bringing together federal and state law enforcement, advanced data analytics, and unprecedented information sharing, we are building a national fraud-fighting model that identifies bad actors faster, protects taxpayer dollars, and safeguards the integrity of programs millions of Americans rely upon."
Building a National Model of Federal-State Cooperation
In connection with these fraud enforcement actions, the Fraud Division, U.S. Attorneys' Offices, Ohio Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and other partners announced the inaugural Fraud Division-State Partnership Roundtable in Ohio and the following innovative steps to enhance federal-state cooperation to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud:
* The Fraud Division and the Ohio Secretary of State announced a data sharing agreement that provides the Fraud Division access to corporate registrant data held by the State of Ohio. Among other things, such data will be used in proactive data analysis to quickly identify ownership links between clinics, labs, and billing entities that fraudsters use to obscure control over health care fraud and other fraud schemes.
* The Ohio Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the Ohio Auditor's Office has served as a model for state and federal partnerships, and has reaffirmed its commitment to continue to (1) cross-designate or detail prosecutors to the Fraud Division's Health Care Fraud Strike Forces and U.S. Attorney's Offices, as they did in prosecuting one of the cases announced today, (2) deconflict with federal partners on new Medicaid fraud investigations monthly to ensure state-federal coordination, and/or (3) participate in national initiatives in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General.
* The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are working with Ohio to identify Medicaid fraud and refer any appropriate criminal matters to the Fraud Division through CMS's participation in the Health Care Fraud Data Fusion Center.
These steps demonstrate how state and federal partners can work together to strengthen fraud detection, share information, and accelerate enforcement efforts nationwide. The inaugural Fraud Division-State Partnership Roundtable included, alongside the top leadership of the Department of Justice and federal law-enforcement and public health agencies, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague, Ohio Auditor Keith Faber, and Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson. The Department encourages every state across the country to partner with the Fraud Division on similar efforts.
Behavioral Health Fraud
In the Southern District of Ohio, four defendants were charged in connection with an over $30 million behavioral health scheme. Two defendants owned and operated behavioral health services organizations that claimed to provide therapeutic behavioral services and psychotherapy to children and young adults attending summer camps, church groups and recreational programs. As alleged, the defendants conspired to submit false and fraudulent claims for services that were medically unnecessary and not provided as represented. After one company failed to renew its credentialing with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and was no longer able to submit claims for mental health services to Medicaid, the defendants then allegedly conspired with a co-defendant to continue submitting the fraudulent claims through a different entity. In connection with these charges, the Department seized three bank accounts with $469K in funds and 14 vehicles worth $800K, including six Mercedes Benz, a Bentley, a BMW, a Jaguar, a Maserati, two Land Rovers, a GMC, and a McLaren.
The case is being investigated by HHS-OIG, the FBI, and Ohio's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Kenneth F. Affeldt and Justin Sheridan and Special Assistant United States Attorneys Brian Walter and Jonathan Metzler from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's Office are prosecuting the case.
In Butler County Common Pleas Court, Robert Haley, 63, of Cincinnati, was charged by indictment with an over $12 million scheme to fraudulently bill Medicaid for therapeutic behavioral services that were not actually provided to children in Butler County after-school programs. The case is being prosecuted by Ohio's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Butler County Common Pleas Court.
Government Program Fraud
In the Southern District of Ohio, four defendants were charged in a conspiracy scheme to defraud the government out of more than $1.4 million in Covid-19 relief funds. The defendants allegedly submitted fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications on behalf of businesses, including health care providers, and applications for forgiveness to the Small Business Administration (SBA), prompting the SBA and its lenders to approve the loans and ultimately forgive the entire amount of each loan. Defendants allegedly provided false information on their PPP loan applications, claiming their businesses generated more than $100,000 in gross income for the 2019 tax year, submitted a fraudulent 1040 Schedule C with their applications, and misused the proceeds on personal expenses.
The case was investigated by SBA-OIG and VA-OIG. Assistant United States Attorney Liz McCormick and Special Assistant United States Attorney Dwight Keller are prosecuting the case.
Consumer Fraud
In the Northern District of Ohio, Jamal Abubakari, aka Jamal Abubakar, aka Arrangement, 22, of Accra, Ghana; Kamal Abubakari, aka Kamal Abubakar, aka Lancaster, 22, of Accra, Ghana; and Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie, aka Amanda Joy Glum, aka Amanda Joy Kessei Bierman, 53 were ordered detained this week in connection with an over $15 million romance scam that defrauded over 130 victims across the United States. Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, aka Abu Trica, 31, of Swedru, Ghana; and Daniel Yussif, aka Denteni, aka Slab, 31, of Accra, Ghana, are awaiting extradition.
According to allegations in the three indictments, from about July 2024 to April 2026, the defendants targeted older Americans on dating websites and social media platforms to engage in romance fraud schemes. They employed advanced techniques including artificial intelligence-driven video platforms to engage victims under fictitious female personas. After being misled by false stories, the victims sent money via wire transfer to financial accounts controlled by conspiracy members, which were further transferred to co-conspirators in Ghana and elsewhere. The operation involved search and arrest operations in Ghana - assets seized are estimated to amount to over $3 million and include a Lamborghini, Tesla Cybertruck, Mercedes Benz, and BMW.
This investigation highlights the successful collaboration between numerous international and national partners, including the Ghana Attorney General's Office; Economic Organized Crime Office (EOCO); Ghana Police Service (GPS); Ghana Cyber Security Authority; Ghana Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC); Ghana Financial Intelligence Centre; Ghana Immigration Service; Ghana National Intelligence Bureau; DEA's Sensitive Investigations Unit; Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Protection; U.S. Department of Justice's Office of International Affairs; U.S. Department of State; FBI Washington Field Office; and FBI Legal Attache Office in Accra. The Department of Justice remains committed to dismantling complex international cyber fraud networks and protecting U.S. citizens from financial exploitation. Assistant United States Attorneys Brian McDonough and Elliot Morrison of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio are prosecuting the case.
To enhance the fight against health care fraud, program fraud, and other fraud schemes, the FBI today announced the "Most Wanted Fraudsters" program to publicize fugitive fraudsters. The FBI recognizes the need for public assistance in tracking fugitives. Apprehensions off of the "Ten Most Wanted Fugitive" have been the result of citizen recognition of "Ten Most Wanted Fugitive" publicity. The FBI, Department of Justice, and other law enforcement partners are committed to using every means available to apprehend the Most Wanted Fraudsters.
On April 7, the Department of Justice announced the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division ("Fraud Division"). The Fraud Division is laser-focused on investigating and prosecuting those who commit fraud against the American people. The Department's work to combat fraud supports President Trump's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, a whole-of-government effort chaired by Vice President J.D. Vance to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse within Federal benefit programs.
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/fraud-division-announces-federal-state-partnership-ohio-prosecute-fraud
Israel, Lebanon, U.S., Issue Joint Statement on June 2-3 High-Level Trilateral Meeting
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on June 3, 2026, with Israel and Lebanon:
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Joint Statement of the United States of America, Republic of Lebanon, and State of Israel on the Latest High-Level Trilateral Meeting
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America, Republic of Lebanon, and the State of Israel.
The United States convened the fourth high-level trilateral meeting between Israeli and Lebanese representatives on June 2 and 3, 2026.
As a result of the U.S.-led negotiations, Israel
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WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on June 3, 2026, with Israel and Lebanon:
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Joint Statement of the United States of America, Republic of Lebanon, and State of Israel on the Latest High-Level Trilateral Meeting
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America, Republic of Lebanon, and the State of Israel.
The United States convened the fourth high-level trilateral meeting between Israeli and Lebanese representatives on June 2 and 3, 2026.
As a result of the U.S.-led negotiations, Israeland Lebanon agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hizbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hizbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector.
The two sides agreed with the guidance of the United States to swiftly advance the creation of pilot zones in which the Lebanese Armed Forces will take exclusive control of the territory to the exclusion of all non-state actors.
These steps will enable progress towards a comprehensive peace and security agreement.
All countries reaffirmed that the future of the relationship between Israel and Lebanon must be decided by the two sovereign governments. They rejected any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage.
Israel and Lebanon reaffirmed that they have no hostile intent toward one another and committed to continuing direct negotiations to build confidence, resolve all outstanding issues, and work toward a comprehensive agreement between the two countries.
The delegations discussed a security framework, building on discussions at the Pentagon on May 29, aimed at sustainably ensuring the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Lebanon and Israel. This includes the dismantlement of non-state armed groups, and the prevention of their re-emergence.
All parties condemned Iran's attacks on countries in the region, and ongoing activities that undermine stability throughout the Middle East, whether through support for proxies and all other acts of aggression.
The United States reiterated its ongoing support for both governments to exercise their sovereignty. It reaffirmed that any agreement to cease hostilities must be reached directly between the two governments, brokered by the United States, and not through any separate track. The United States underscored its intent to support the Lebanese Armed Forces, with the aim of improving their capacity and enabling the effective exercise of sovereignty throughout Lebanese territory. It emphasized Secretary Rubio's June 2 statement that Hizbollah is not just an enemy of Israel and an enemy of America, but that it is an enemy of Lebanon.
Israel reaffirmed that its security and respect for its territorial integrity can only be achieved through the disarmament of Hizbollah and the dismantlement of its infrastructure throughout Lebanon. It emphasized the importance of direct negotiations under the leadership of the United States to resolve all outstanding issues and achieve durable peace and security.
Lebanon reaffirmed the necessity for mutual respect of internationally recognized borders, the urgent need for full implementation of the cessation of hostilities, underscoring the principles of territorial integrity and full state sovereignty. Lebanon committed to enhancing the capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces, with U.S. support, to assert effective control throughout the country.
The two parties agreed to reconvene the political and security tracks the week of June 22, with a view toward reaching a comprehensive agreement. The United States agreed to continue facilitating communication between the parties in the interim.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/06/joint-statement-of-the-united-states-of-america-republic-of-lebanon-and-state-of-israel-on-the-latest-high-level-trilateral-meeting/
Energy Department to Use Defense Production Act Funding to Expand Coal Capacity at 13 Plants and Build Export Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Energy Department to Use Defense Production Act Funding to Expand Coal Capacity at 13 Plants and Build Export Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it will support 13 American coal-fired power plants and new coal export infrastructure by providing up to $500 million in Defense Production Act Title III (DPA) funds.
The DPA funding includes up to $425 million for twelve projects selected to expand and reinvigorate America's coal fleet and up to $75 million
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WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Energy Department to Use Defense Production Act Funding to Expand Coal Capacity at 13 Plants and Build Export Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it will support 13 American coal-fired power plants and new coal export infrastructure by providing up to $500 million in Defense Production Act Title III (DPA) funds.
The DPA funding includes up to $425 million for twelve projects selected to expand and reinvigorate America's coal fleet and up to $75 millionfor the West Gateway Terminal Project, a rail-served marine export terminal capable of handling more than 10 million tons of bulk commodities annually. The West Gateway project in Oakland, California, will expand West Coast export capacity and support energy exports to allied nations including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
The selected projects are intended to strengthen domestic coal mining value chains, support reliable baseload power generation, and enhance the resilience of critical energy infrastructure. By leveraging DPA authorities, DOE is helping ensure the United States maintains the industrial capacity and energy resources needed to strengthen national security.
"To ensure our national security, the United States will continue to support our coal fleet and domestic supply chains," said U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. "For too long, limited West Coast export capacity has constrained America's ability to move coal and other energy resources to global markets. By investing in both coal generation and critical export infrastructure, including the West Gateway Terminal Project, the Energy Department is strengthening U.S. energy security, reinforcing strategic supply chains, and advancing American energy dominance."
"The West Gateway Terminal Project fills a critical infrastructure gap in the U.S. energy export system by providing additional West Coast export capacity for American coal producers," said DOE Under Secretary of Energy Kyle Haustveit. "By expanding access to global markets, the project will support continued growth in U.S. coal exports, improve supply chain resilience, and strengthen energy partnerships with allies throughout the Indo-Pacific region."
Read more about the DPA-funded projects here (https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/defense-production-act-title-iii-project-selections-coal-fleet-projects-and-west-gateway).
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Original text here: https://www.energy.gov/articles/energy-department-use-defense-production-act-funding-expand-coal-capacity-13-plants-and
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Gudook Adult Bike Helmets
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Gudook Adult Bike Helmets
Hazard: The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the impact attenuation and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: June 04, 2026
Units: About 520
Consumer Contact: Gudook Outdoor Sports by email at lexi_kuyou@163.com.
Recall Details
Description:
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WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Gudook Adult Bike Helmets
Hazard: The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the impact attenuation and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: June 04, 2026
Units: About 520
Consumer Contact: Gudook Outdoor Sports by email at lexi_kuyou@163.com.
Recall Details
Description:This recall involves Gudook-branded bicycle helmets, model KY-055. The helmets were sold in blue with white and in size medium (M), fitting a head circumference of about 21.3 to 22.4 inches. The helmets have red padding, black straps, a black and red buckle and a black fit-adjusting knob at the back. Only helmets with batch number 202503 and manufacture date of March 2025 are included in this recall. "Gudook" is printed on the side of the helmet. The model, batch number and manufacture date, in MM/YYYY format, are printed on a label on the inside of the helmet.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Gudook Outdoor Sports for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the recalled helmet by cutting the straps and email a photo of the destroyed helmet, showing with the helmet's batch number, to lexi_kuyou@163.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $23.
Retailer: Dongguanshizhouhedianzishangwuyouxiangongsi (Dongguan Zhouhe E-commerce Co., Ltd.) dba Gudook Outdoor Sports, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-528
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Bicycle-Helmets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Head-Injury-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Gudook-Outdoor-Sports
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Crenlux Pool Drain Covers
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Crenlux Pool Drain Covers
Hazard: The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing deadly entrapment and drowning hazards to swimmers and bathers.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: June 04, 2026
Units: About 200
Consumer Contact: Eicong by email at Crenlux_recall@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Crenlux-branded pool drain covers. The white plastic pool drain
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WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Crenlux Pool Drain Covers
Hazard: The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing deadly entrapment and drowning hazards to swimmers and bathers.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: June 04, 2026
Units: About 200
Consumer Contact: Eicong by email at Crenlux_recall@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Crenlux-branded pool drain covers. The white plastic pool draincovers measure about eight inches in diameter and weigh about 12.7 ounces. "Crenlux" is printed on the product's packaging.
Remedy: Pool owners, pool operators and consumers should stop using pools with the recalled pool drain covers immediately and contact Eicong for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the cover by writing in permanent maker "Recalled" on it and to send a photo of the destroyed cover to Crenlux_recall@outlook.com.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from June 2025 through March 2026 for about $20.
Retailer: Guangzhou Yikang Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., dba Eicong, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-527
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Crenlux-Pool-Drain-Covers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-and-Drowning-Hazards-Violates-Virginia-Graeme-Baker-Pool-Spa-Safety-Act-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Eicong
