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News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Wednesday June 04, 2025 ( 10 items )  

Big Ideas Lab podcast enters the quantum realm
LIVERMORE, California, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Big Ideas Lab podcast enters the quantum realm * Imagine a particle that slips through a wall like a ghost. Now imagine two particles, separated by vast distances yet somehow linked, instantly influencing each other's states. A story with two endings, both true, until turning the final page. A universe where simply looking changes what's real. These are not  more

Chairman Christie's Letter Re: Review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Agency Actions May 19, 2025, Through May 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following letter on June 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Christie's Letter Re: Review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Agency Actions May 19, 2025, through May 30, 2025 Mr. Charles Ezell, Acting Director, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415-0001 Re: Review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Agency Actions May 19, 2025, through May 30, 2025 Dear Acting Di  more

FDA Issues Warning Letter to CTK OTC Laboratories
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to CTK OTC Laboratories LLC formerly FMK LABS, Inc.: * * * To: Daniel Ramirez, General Manager, Dylan Kim, Vice President of R&D, CTK OTC Laboratories LLC formerly FMK LABS, Inc., 1690 N. Delilah Street, Corona, CA 92879, United States Dear Mr. Ramirez and Mr. Kim: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your drug manufacturing facilit  more

Fed Governor Cook Speaks at Council on Foreign Relations
NEW YORK, June 4 -- Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook delivered a speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, outlining her economic outlook and views on monetary policy. Governor Cook stated that the U.S. economy remains on firm footing, but noted increased uncertainty due to trade policy changes, which could lead to both higher inflation and a cooling labor market. She emphasized the need for monetary policy to carefully balance price stability and maximum employment, drawing lessons from   more

ICE arrests Tajikistan-born Russian national as a foreign fugitive suspected of being a member of the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests Tajikistan-born Russian national as a foreign fugitive suspected of being a member of the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization * PHILADELPHIA -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a Tajikistan-born Russian national who is wanted overseas. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia, in partnership with the FBI, arrested   more

NASA: C-FIRST Team Sets Sights on Future Fire-observing Satellite Constellations
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- NASA issued the following news: * * * c-FIRST Team Sets Sights on Future Fire-observing Satellite Constellations Two NASA-developed technologies are key components of a new high-resolution sensor for observing wildfires: High Operating Temperature Barrier Infrared Detector (HOT-BIRD), developed with support from NASA's Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO), and a cutting-edge Digital Readout Integrated Circuit (DROIC), developed with funding from NASA's Small Business I  more

Space Systems Command Award Advances Eastern and Western Range Capability
EL SEGUNDO, California, June 4 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Space Systems Command Award Advances Eastern and Western Range Capability Summary: Space Systems Command modernizes the delivery of technical services for the Eastern and Western Ranges through award of Space Force Range Contract. The United States Space Force (USSF)'s Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) to Jacobs Technology, Inc. for a total ceiling  more

Trail Enthusiast Marks Milestone Visiting 30 National Trails, including Washington-Rochambeau
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Trail Enthusiast Marks Milestone Visiting 30 National Trails, including Washington-Rochambeau * News Release Date: June 3, 2025 Contact: Johnny Carawan, (610) 715-1101 National trails enthusiast and lifelong explorer Frank Kos has accomplished a remarkable feat: visiting 30 out of 32 of our nation's national scenic and historic trails, each documented with a photo bes  more

USS Sampson Deploys to U.S. Northern Command Area of Responsibility
SAN DIEGO, California, June 4 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: * * * USS Sampson Deploys to U.S. Northern Command Area of Responsibility The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) departed Naval Base San Diego, June 3, 2025, to support operations in the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) area of responsibility. Sampson is relieving littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), continuing the Navy's role in maritime operations  more

USSF Strengthens Resilience in Missile Warning, Tracking With New Epoch 2 Constellation in MEO
EL SEGUNDO, California, June 4 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * USSF strengthens resilience in missile warning, tracking with new Epoch 2 constellation in MEO Summary: Space Systems Command continues its fielding acquisition strategy with the recent Epoch 2 contract award for the Space Force's Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) program. Epoch 2 is focused on the rapid acquisition of robust infrared sensing technology  more