WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news on July 23, 2024: * * * Researchers at Berkeley Lab's 88-Inch Cyclotron successfully made superheavy element 116 using a beam of titanium-50. That milestone sets the team up to attempt making the heaviest element yet: 120. * * * Key Takeaways * Scientists at Berkeley Lab have successfully made known element 116 (livermorium) using a titanium beam for the first time  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 24 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: This morning, nineteen members of the Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew (CIFC), coordinated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), mobilized from DEEP's Eastern District headquarters in Malborough to fight wildfires in and around Redmond, Oregon. "Once again, the Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew answers the   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 24 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that the federal government has approved his request for a major disaster declaration in response to multiple severe weather systems that generated tornadoes, high winds, and flooding across southern Missouri from May 19-27. The declaration makes federal Individual Assistance available to eligible residents in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howe  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: BOTHELL, Wash. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Durkee Fire burning in Baker and Malheur counties, Oregon. The state of Oregon's request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Monday, July 22, 20  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Recruiters are more than just a gateway between civilian and military life; they are the driving force behind many individuals' dreams of serving their country. These dedicated professionals provide crucial information about career opportunities, benefits, and training programs, guiding recruits to find their place within the Air Force. Their role begins even before the enlistment pr  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The White House issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: * David Samuel Johnson, Nominee to be Inspector General for Tax Administration, U.S. Department of the Treasury * Gabriel Escobar, Nominee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Paraguay * Patrice H. Kunesh, Nominee to be Chairman of the Nat  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The White House issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from May 19 to May 27, 2024. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Barry, Butler, Carter,   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 23, 2024, the nominations of five individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * * Lisa T. Ballance, of Oregon, to be a Member of the Marine Mammal Commission for a term expiring May 13, 2027, vice Frances M.D. Gulland, term expired. * Gabriel Escobar, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: For the first time since 1918, an astonishing 420 miles of salmon habitat in the Klamath River watershed in California and Oregon will be fully connected by September. This results from the world's largest dam removal effort, the Klamath River Renewal Project. The amount of habitat opened up on the Klamath is equivalent to the distance between Portland, Maine, and Philadelphia-a journey through  more