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State Dept.: Terrorist Designation of The Resistance Front
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued the following statement on July 17, 2025, announcing the designation of The Resistance Front as a foreign terrorist organization. TRF, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, claimed responsibility for a deadly April 22, 2025, attack in Pahalgam, India. This action demonstrates the Trump Administration's commitment to countering terrorism.

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Here is the text of the statement:

Today, the Department of State is adding The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). ... Show Full Article

NRLB Issues Operations-Management Memo on Nominations for Bilingual Pay Incentive
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following Operations-Management memo (No. OM 25-09):

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TO: All Regional Directors, Officers-in-Charge, and Resident Officers

FROM: Joan A. Sullivan, Associate General Counsel

SUBJECT: Nominations for Bilingual Pay Incentive

Pursuant to Article 12, Section 2(b) of the Collective-Bargaining Agreement (Agreement) between the General Counsel and the National Labor Relations Board Union (NLRBU) covering field office professional and support staff employees, this memorandum announces the nomination period for FY 2025 bilingual ... Show Full Article

IDB Approves 2025-2028 Country Strategy for Argentina
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:

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IDB Approves 2025-2028 Country Strategy for Argentina

The plan, developed in close collaboration with the government of Argentina, aims to foster sustained economic growth led by the private sector, reduce poverty, and strengthen the sustainability and efficiency of the public sector.

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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved the new 2025-2028 Country Strategy for Argentina, a roadmap developed jointly with the Argentine government to support the country in consolidating its transformation ... Show Full Article

Fed: Generative AI at the Crossroads - Light Bulb, Dynamo, or Microscope?
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve issued the following white paper abstract (No. 2025-053) on July 17, 2025, by Martin Neil Baily, David M. Byrne, Aidan T. Kane, and Paul E. Soto entitled "Generative AI at the Crossroads: Light Bulb, Dynamo, or Microscope?."

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Generative AI at the Crossroads: Light Bulb, Dynamo, or Microscope?

Abstract:

With the advent of generative AI (genAI), the potential scope of artificial intelligence has increased dramatically, but the future effect of genAI on productivity remains uncertain. The effect of the technology on the innovation process ... Show Full Article

FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Issues Public Notice: Seeking Comment Airspan Network's Request to Waive Section 27.53(n) of Commission's Rules
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau issued the following public notice (WT Docket No. 25-234) on July 17, 2025:

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The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology seek comment on a petition for waiver filed by Airspan Networks, Inc. (Airspan)./1 Airspan seeks a waiver of section 27.53(n) of the Commission's rules,/2 which sets out-of-band emission limits for the 3.45 GHz Service. Airspan requests this waiver to facilitate the marketing and operation of base station radios that would be operated in ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Primark DTR Stitch Scented Highlighters
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on July 17, 2025:

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Name of Product: Primark DTR (direct-to-retail) Stitch Scented Highlighters (4-pack)

Hazard: The scented highlighters, which resemble cups with straws, contain phthalates; a violation of the federal phthalates ban. Phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy: Refund

Recall Date: July 17, 2025

Units: About 2,600

Consumer Contact: Primark at 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.primark.com/recall ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Babyletto Kiwi Electronic Recliner & Swivel Gliders With USB Port
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on July 17, 2025:

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Name of Product: Babyletto Kiwi Electronic Recliner and Swivel Gliders with USB port

Hazard: The USB module in the recliner arm can overheat and spark, posing an overheating hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Recall Date: July 17, 2025

Units: About 9,030 (Additionally, about six were sold in Canada)

Consumer Contact: Babyletto toll-free at 866-621-9483 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at kiwi.recall@babyletto.com, or online at babylettorecall.com/ or www.babyletto.com ... Show Full Article