WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * AFN Broadcasts Super Bowl LIX to U.S. Military Audiences Worldwide The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) invite overseas audiences to enjoy the military network's full-day coverage of America's most watched sporting event, the Super Bowl, beginning this Sunday, February 9. With the generous support of the National Football League (NFL), AFN will air Super Bowl LIX, featurin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 6, 2025: * * * Name of Product: America's Got Talent microphones Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled microphones can overcharge and ignite, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: February 06, 2025 Units: About 125,000 (In addition, about six were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Jazwares toll-free at 888-341-0881 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, m  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * FEBEX 25 prepares ANG for global challenges CAMP BLANDING JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Fla. (AFNS) -- Approximately 250 Air National Guard and active-duty Airmen from five U.S. states converged on Camp Blanding Joint Training Center Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, for February Exercise 2025, a rigorous three-day exercise designed to test their readiness for global contingencies. Reinforcing the Agile Combat Employment Strategy, the exerc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Former NDEE director to lead EPA's Heartland Region * * * LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 6, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that President Trump has appointed Jim Macy to become EPA Region 7 administrator. Macy will lead the implementation of the president's environmental agenda in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and nine tribal nations. "With  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Feb. 1, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 219,000, an increase of 11,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 207,000 to 208,000. The 4-week moving average was 216,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * The big game: barbecue, cheesesteaks, and sports bars Got plans for the big game this weekend? A few hours of TV watching are on tap for many. While all sorts of eating and drinking establishments might be showing the event, a sports bar is a sure thing. The highest concentration of establishments in the United States with "sports bar" in the name w  more