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President Trump Issues Proclamation Honoring the Memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, West Virginia Army National Guard
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on Dec. 4, 2025:

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HONORING THE MEMORY OF SPECIALIST SARAH BECKSTROM, WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

As a mark of respect for the memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, West Virginia Army National Guard, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and ... Show Full Article

IDB Supports The Bahamas to Prevent Flooding in Key Areas
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:

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IDB Supports The Bahamas to Prevent Flooding in Key Areas

The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved an US$80 million loan to enhance the resilience and sustainability of transport infrastructure and mitigate socioeconomic disruptions caused by recurrent flooding in New Providence, The Bahamas.

This operation will finance a Global Multiple Works (GOM) program to increase the resilience of key transport corridors by improving draining systems and optimizing ... Show Full Article

Ho Nieh Sworn in as NRC Commissioner
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2025:

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Ho Nieh Sworn in as NRC Commissioner

Ho Nieh, nominated as an NRC Commissioner by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, was sworn in today for a term ending June 30, 2029. He is the first former NRC resident inspector to serve as a Commissioner.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to return to the NRC to work alongside such a competent and dedicated workforce," Nieh said. "This agency shaped my career and my commitment to nuclear safety. It is an incredible ... Show Full Article

Ecuador Strengthens Its Growth Agenda With IDB Support
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:

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Ecuador Strengthens Its Growth Agenda with IDB Support

Ecuador will implement economic policies to boost economic growth and strengthen the business environment by stimulating private investment in strategic sectors such as energy and tourism, supported by financing of $200 million from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

The economic policy reforms will improve the efficiency of the tax system, collection, compliance, and reduce tax evasion. These policy actions aim to expand the use ... Show Full Article

Costa Rica and the IDB Lead Regional Dialogue on the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Government
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:

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Costa Rica and the IDB Lead Regional Dialogue on the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Government

Delegations from more than twenty countries analyze regulatory frameworks, governance, and the impact of technological change on state modernization.

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SAN JOSE - Costa Rica is positioning itself as a benchmark for the digital agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean by hosting, on December 4 and 5, the first Regional Public Policy Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence, an event organized ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Primark Water Balloon
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 4, 2025:

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Name of Product: Primark Water Balloon Pump

Hazard: The water balloon pump can generate excessive pressure during use, causing the product to rupture, posing a risk of physical injury to the user or bystanders.

Remedy: Refund

Recall Date: December 04, 2025

Units: About 3,170

Consumer Contact: Primark at 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go online to www.primark.com/recall, or www.primark.com and click "Recall" at the bottom of the page or fill ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving CreateOn Crayola-Branded Pip-Cubes
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 4, 2025:

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Name of Product: CreateOn Crayola-branded pip-Cubes

Hazard: The recalled magnetic building cubes contain magnets that can become loose if the seams separate, posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death.

Remedy: Replace

Recall ... Show Full Article