WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Over 180 organizations have voiced strong opposition to proposed changes to federal student loan repayment and forgiveness programs by the U.S. Department of Education. The groups, representing millions of students, borrowers, workers and vulnerable populations, argue that the Administration's plans would worsen the ongoing student loan crisis affecting more than 40 million Americans who collectively owe over $1.6 trillion. The letter specifically challenges alterations t  more

NELLIS AFB, Nevada, July 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Airmen hack for efficiency during C3BM, Total Force Hackathon By Richard Blumenstein, DAF PEO C3BM Public Affairs Total Force Airmen, government civilians, and industry partners gathered in June to develop the next generation of airborne applications capitalizing on "internet in the cockpit" during the third C3BM and Total Force Hackathon. The three-day event brought together Air F  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * An expanding force: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioners elevate flight medicine readiness FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Midway through a training mission, a pilot begins experiencing blurred vision and disorientation - symptoms that could signal a serious underlying issue. With the flight aborted and the next sortie at risk, an aeromedical nurse practitioner steps in.   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Statement on Trump Administration Resumption of Military Aid to Ukraine * Toledo, Ohio -- Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus released the following statement after President Trump announced the resumption of Military Aid to Ukraine. "I support the President's recent announcement of renewed critical defensive weapons   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Natureen International Inc. Recalls Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus Slice (2.5oz) Because of Possible Health Risk * Summary Company Announcement Date: July 08, 2025 FDA Publish Date: July 09, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Salmonella Company Name: Natureen International Inc. Brand Name: Wei-Chuan P  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The City and County of San Francisco, along with Santa Clara County, submitted a public comment letter protesting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed rescission of the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing (AFHM) Regulations. The joint letter articulates deep concerns regarding a failure to maintain necessary regulatory frameworks that promote fair housing access across racial, socioeconomic, and geographic lines. Cosigner David Chiu, City At  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 (TNSFR) -- The University of Cincinnati is poised to secure an exclusive patent license from the U.S. Air Force for a novel artificial intelligence system designed to detect and mitigate faults in real time. The announcement highlights the university's growing role in advancing critical technologies for national defense and industry. The patented invention entitled "Systems and Methods for Fault Detection and Mitigation Using Adaptive and Real-Time Degeneracy," leverages arti  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 9, 2025, the nominations of four individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nicholas Adams, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia. Eric Meyer, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Sean O'Neill, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordi  more