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USAID Launches the Africa Trade Desk Through Prosper Africa
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release on March 27, 2024:

Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced the launch of the Africa Trade Desk, a signature trade platform from Prosper Africa that links large U.S. food retailers to African producers. The announcement was made during the Atlanta Phambili: A Trade & Investment Gateway to Africa & South Africa event, an event highlighting the economic relationship between the United States and Africa, with a spotlight on South Africa.

The Africa Trade Desk, a public-private partnership ... Show Full Article

Southeastern Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Award $270,000 Grant to Support Temporary Housing for Homeless Veterans
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 28 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news on March 27, 2024:

Southeastern Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced today that a $270,000 grant has been awarded to Golden Isles Veterans Village, a development of 30 tiny homes and a community center for homeless veterans in Brunswick, Georgia.

The funds from FHLBank Atlanta's Multifamily Housing Bridge Fund (Bridge Fund) were awarded to Golden Isles Veterans Village through Southeastern Bank, which is a member ... Show Full Article

Pantex Plant Activity Report for Week Ending March 15
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's Resident Inspector in Pantex issued the following weekly report:

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TO: Timothy J. Dwyer, Technical Director

FROM: A. Holloway and C. Stott, Resident Inspectors

SUBJECT: Pantex Plant Activity Report for Week Ending March 15, 2024

Safety Basis: Last week, while performing operations within a nuclear explosive facility, CNS production technicians noticed that a packaging insert--i.e., the top liner--was missing from a high explosive container. Per the Technical Safety Requirements (TSR), the high explosive container shall ... Show Full Article

N.C. U.S. Attorney Dena J. King Joins State And Local Officials To Highlight Efforts To Combat The Fentanyl Epidemic
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina issued the following news release:

This morning, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King joined North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, local law enforcement officials and other partners to raise awareness about the fentanyl epidemic and highlight efforts to stem the flow of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs in our communities.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte, U.S. Attorney King said that federal prosecutors are focusing on disrupting ... Show Full Article

Leadership at Altitude: Top Enlisted Service Member Visits 459th Wing
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, March 28 -- The U.S. Air Force District of Washington issued the following news:

By Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi, 316th Wing Public Affairs

The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, for an air refueling orientation flight, March 19, 2024.

The flight offered Black a firsthand experience of the 459th Air Refueling Wing's mission, providing a comprehensive view of aerial refueling operations critical to U.S. military efforts.

It featured eight F-16 ... Show Full Article

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Sweet Success - Researchers Crack Sugarcane's Complex Genetic Code
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following article on March 27, 2024:

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Scientists created a highly accurate reference genome for one of the most important modern crops and found a rare example of how genes confer disease resistance in plants. Exploring sugarcane's genetic code could help researchers develop more resilient and productive crops, with implications for both sugar production and biofuels

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By Lauren Biron

Modern hybrid sugarcane is one of the most harvested crops on the planet, used to make ... Show Full Article

DOE Awards $5 Million to Minority Serving Institutions in Support of Clean Energy Education and Workforce Development Programs
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news on March 27, 2024:

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and MSI STEM R&D Consortium today announced $5 million in funding for two minority-serving universities to support the development of programs that will equip students with the skills needed to succeed in clean energy careers. The funding was administered by the Integrated Strategies Office within DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).

This initiative supports President Biden's Justice40 ... Show Full Article