Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
Panel at the 2024 NIJ Research Conference
Forensic science research is developing essential knowledge to fill in the holes in death investigations, creating new ways to identify challenging skeletal remains. These methods inform cause of death, time of death, and familial relationships to guide investigations, identify suspects, support prosecutions, and bring justice to families. This plenary panel from the 2024 NIJ Research Conference will highlight research and case studies describing how forensic research and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) have closed decades-long cold cases, strengthening public safety, bringing resolution to families, and giving names to the previously unidentified.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.
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Explore Antarctica’s future through the eyes of writer and filmmaker Maggie Dewane. What does coexistence look like in 2045?
Create your own vision at thefuturethanksyou.com and see how our present actions can make it real.
The Future Thanks You – a campaign from the Verified initiative by the United Nations and Purpose – aims to build support for a future powered by renewable energy.
Marine Rotational Force – Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA) is a Marine Corps Forces Pacific construct involving planned exchanges with subject matter experts, promoting shared security goals with Allies and partners, and positions the Marines of I Marine Expeditionary Force west of the international date line.
Much like the Unit Deployment Program or Marine Expeditionary Unit deployments that leverage purpose-built units, MRF-SEA maintains a forward presence and enhances Marine Corps crisis and contingency response capabilities.
On 7 October 2024, the Global Observance of World Habitat Day, will be under the theme “Engaging youth to create a better urban future.” The world is rapidly urbanizing, and many urban residents these days are young people, especially in some countries in Africa and Asia. It will focus on how we can engage the new generation in planning their urban present and future through participatory processes and local leadership opportunities.
As our world urbanizes at an unprecedented pace, young people, particularly in Africa and Asia, are becoming a prominent portion of urban populations. This year’s observance will explore ways to actively involve new generations in shaping their urban environments through participatory processes and leadership opportunities at the local level.
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– Secretary-General /Middle East
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– Lebanon
– Lebanon/Humanitarian
– UN Refugee Agency
– Sudan
– Deputy Secretary-General/South Africa
– International Days
– Programming Note
Secretary-General /Middle East
In a video message, the Secretary-General said that today, October 7, marks one year since the horrific events that took place when Hamas launched a large-scale terror attack in Israel, killing over 1,250 Israelis and foreign nationals, including children and women. He said that this is a day for the global community to repeat in the loudest voice our utter condemnation of the abhorrent acts of Hamas, including the taking of hostages.
The Secretary-General demanded once again the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. Until then, Hamas must allow the International Committee of the Red Cross to visit the hostages.
He said the war that has followed the terrible attacks of one year ago continues to shatter lives and inflict profound human suffering for Palestinians in Gaza, and now the people of Lebanon. The Secretary-General asserted that it is time for the release of the hostages. Time to silence the guns. Time to stop the suffering that has engulfed the region. Time for peace, international law and justice.
You will find messages throughout the UN system marking one year since the 7 October attacks.
Among those is a statement by the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland, saying that, during his engagements with Israeli officials and other stakeholders, the Special Coordinator expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in the attacks, with his profound sympathy for the families of those who were abducted. He reiterated his commitment to mediation efforts towards a ceasefire and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Joyce Msuya, the Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, also said that today it has been 12 months of unrelenting tragedy that must end. She calls for the hostages to be released and treated humanely; for civilians to be protected and have their essential needs met; for Palestinians arbitrarily detained to be released; for humanitarian workers to be safeguarded and have their work facilitated; for perpetrators to be held to account for any serious violations of international humanitarian law; and for the assault on Gaza to stop.
Occupied Palestinian Territory
On the ground, our OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) colleagues remain very concerned that areas north of Wadi Gaza that are increasingly being cut off, compounded by the issuance of evacuation orders for the vast areas there. This is putting pressure on more than 400,000 people to move south to Al Mawasi, an area that is overcrowded, polluted and lacking in the basic services that people need.
Southern Gaza is completely overwhelmed and cannot accommodate more people.
As of this morning, initial information indicates that more than 50,000 men, women and children have been displaced within northern Gaza, and some patients have left hospitals in the evacuation zone. Many others in the north, especially in the Jabalya camp, are trapped in their homes, unable to leave safely. So far, few families have crossed Wadi Gaza heading South.
We and our partners are continuing to closely monitor the movement of people and also to provide displaced families with the necessary assistance as needed. However, OCHA stresses that ordering civilians to evacuate does not keep them safe if they have no safe place to go and no shelter, and food, medicine or water to survive.
OCHA warns that the situation in northern Gaza is increasingly dire – with residential areas being attacked, hospitals ordered to evacuate, and electricity still cut off. As heavy bombing and ground operations in the north continue, medical facilities and other essential services there are at risk of shutting down. Bakeries are already closing, with workers displaced along with their families. No fuel or commercial goods are allowed in, and aid workers are only able to bring in a trickle of humanitarian aid through Israeli checkpoints in parts of the north.
Meanwhile in the south, there is no shelter stock as the rainy season approaches, and health supplies are running low.
Israeli authorities have allocated a single, unsafe road for aid workers to bring in supplies from the Kerem Shalom crossing, where they face active hostilities and violent, armed looting, fuelled by the collapse of public order and safety.
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– Secretary-General /Middle East
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– Lebanon
– Lebanon/Humanitarian
– UN Refugee Agency
– Sudan
– Deputy Secretary-General/South Africa
– International Days
– Programming Note
Secretary-General /Middle East
In a video message, the Secretary-General said that today, October 7, marks one year since the horrific events that took place when Hamas launched a large-scale terror attack in Israel, killing over 1,250 Israelis and foreign nationals, including children and women. He said that this is a day for the global community to repeat in the loudest voice our utter condemnation of the abhorrent acts of Hamas, including the taking of hostages.
The Secretary-General demanded once again the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. Until then, Hamas must allow the International Committee of the Red Cross to visit the hostages.
He said the war that has followed the terrible attacks of one year ago continues to shatter lives and inflict profound human suffering for Palestinians in Gaza, and now the people of Lebanon. The Secretary-General asserted that it is time for the release of the hostages. Time to silence the guns. Time to stop the suffering that has engulfed the region. Time for peace, international law and justice.
You will find messages throughout the UN system marking one year since the 7 October attacks.
Among those is a statement by the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland, saying that, during his engagements with Israeli officials and other stakeholders, the Special Coordinator expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in the attacks, with his profound sympathy for the families of those who were abducted. He reiterated his commitment to mediation efforts towards a ceasefire and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Joyce Msuya, the Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, also said that today it has been 12 months of unrelenting tragedy that must end. She calls for the hostages to be released and treated humanely; for civilians to be protected and have their essential needs met; for Palestinians arbitrarily detained to be released; for humanitarian workers to be safeguarded and have their work facilitated; for perpetrators to be held to account for any serious violations of international humanitarian law; and for the assault on Gaza to stop.
Occupied Palestinian Territory
On the ground, our OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) colleagues remain very concerned that areas north of Wadi Gaza that are increasingly being cut off, compounded by the issuance of evacuation orders for the vast areas there. This is putting pressure on more than 400,000 people to move south to Al Mawasi, an area that is overcrowded, polluted and lacking in the basic services that people need.
Southern Gaza is completely overwhelmed and cannot accommodate more people.
As of this morning, initial information indicates that more than 50,000 men, women and children have been displaced within northern Gaza, and some patients have left hospitals in the evacuation zone. Many others in the north, especially in the Jabalya camp, are trapped in their homes, unable to leave safely. So far, few families have crossed Wadi Gaza heading South.
We and our partners are continuing to closely monitor the movement of people and also to provide displaced families with the necessary assistance as needed. However, OCHA stresses that ordering civilians to evacuate does not keep them safe if they have no safe place to go and no shelter, and food, medicine or water to survive.
OCHA warns that the situation in northern Gaza is increasingly dire – with residential areas being attacked, hospitals ordered to evacuate, and electricity still cut off. As heavy bombing and ground operations in the north continue, medical facilities and other essential services there are at risk of shutting down. Bakeries are already closing, with workers displaced along with their families. No fuel or commercial goods are allowed in, and aid workers are only able to bring in a trickle of humanitarian aid through Israeli checkpoints in parts of the north.
Meanwhile in the south, there is no shelter stock as the rainy season approaches, and health supplies are running low.
Israeli authorities have allocated a single, unsafe road for aid workers to bring in supplies from the Kerem Shalom crossing, where they face active hostilities and violent, armed looting, fuelled by the collapse of public order and safety.
Remarks to the media by Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the one year anniversary since the October 7 terror attacks.
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Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon told reporters in New York today (Oct 7) that October 7th marked Israel’s “worst nightmare realized.” Danon said, “Hamas terrorists invaded our communities in order to massacre, rape and kidnap our brothers and sisters. They showed no mercy, slaughtering men, women and children, ripping apart families and destroying entire communities.”
Danon also said, “the UN has failed in its most basic mandate to protect the innocent and condemn evil.”
Israeli Ambassador also highlighted the interception of a ballistic missile from Yemen aimed at central Israel earlier in the day. He warned Iran and its affiliates, stating, “we will decide when and where, but there will be a response.”
Danon reiterated Israel’s commitment to pursuing a ceasefire while simultaneously increasing pressure on Hamas.
Asked about a potential Israel’s response in a case of hostages’ release, Danon said it would be a “miracle” and it would end Israel’s “activities in Gaza.” He said, “it can happen tomorrow morning, if Hamas would release the hostages.” He added, “I’m not optimistic that all of a sudden, Hamas will decide to release the hostages.”
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Ginger Miller, a formerly homeless, service-disabled Navy Veteran and White House Champion of Change for Women Veterans. As President and CEO of the Women Veterans Interactive Foundation, Inc., and CWV 2019 Trailblazer, Ginger will share her powerful journey through breast cancer treatment at the VA. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her incredible story of resilience and advocacy.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
The Biden-Harris Administration continues to help the communities affected by Hurricane Helene, delivering swift emergency relief to restore damaged roads and bridges. More support is on the way as we assist in rebuilding and recovery efforts.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Ginger Miller, a formerly homeless, service-disabled Navy Veteran and White House Champion of Change for Women Veterans. As President and CEO of the Women Veterans Interactive Foundation, Inc., and CWV 2019 Trailblazer, Ginger will share her powerful journey through breast cancer treatment at the VA. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her incredible story of resilience and advocacy.
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
Thousands of active duty troops have joined National Guard across the southeast and Appalachia in response to Hurricane Helene – and our Administration will be with the survivors and communities every step of the way.
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
Department Press Briefing with Spokesperson Matthew Miller, at the Department of State, on October 7, 2024.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Source: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) (Video Release)
#EDITORSF : « Why is it important to fight propaganda? »
Exposing propagandists, explaining their tactics, proposing solutions to disinformation… RSF’s new Director General, Thibaut Bruttin, explains RSF’s strategy to combat propaganda.
Propaganda Monitor is a project in response to growing concern about the global impact of propaganda.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Please virtually join Secretary Xavier Becerra for the 2024 HHS Hispanic Health Summit. At this Summit, senior HHS leaders, the Biden-Harris Administration, and Latino health leaders will highlight their work to improve equity and access to health care in the Latino community. Panels and workshops topics will focus on health care access, reproductive health, caregiving, environmental health, and much more.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Please virtually join Secretary Xavier Becerra for the 2024 HHS Hispanic Health Summit. At this Summit, senior HHS leaders, the Biden-Harris Administration, and Latino health leaders will highlight their work to improve equity and access to health care in the Latino community. Panels and workshops topics will focus on health care access, reproductive health, caregiving, environmental health, and much more.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
This Week: Interior personnel join emergency responders and assistance agencies from across the country in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene; Secretary Haaland travels to Carlisle, Pennsylvania as part of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative; Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland travels to the Pacific Northwest to talk about the impact of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda on critical Tribal infrastructure projects; Interior announces more than $24 million to restore our nation’s lands and waters; the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture and Commerce make recommendations for promoting forest health and job creation; more than $80 million in grants are awarded for the Republic of Palau; the Bureau of Reclamation celebrates the first federally funded projects to enhance critical water infrastructure at the Gila River Indian Community; the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement awards a contract for the decommissioning of orphaned pipelines; a small but mighty mammal stars in out social media Picture of the Week! Make sure you follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube!
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Explore cutting-edge advancements in bioproduct research and development with the Agile BioFoundry (ABF), a consortium of seven U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories. This webinar highlights innovative tools and processes designed to accelerate R&D and scale up biomanufacturing.
Key topics include:
High-throughput automation pipelines for strain engineering and production.
Advanced process development for biomanufacturing using single-carbon and gaseous feedstocks.
Merging synthetic biology with machine learning and robotics for bioproduct synthesis.
Featuring insights from Berkeley Lab experts Hector Garcia Martin, Chris Petzold, and Eric Sundstrom, this session offers a deep dive into scalable biomanufacturing solutions and interactive discussions with industry leaders.
Learn how to collaborate with the Agile BioFoundry and explore licensable technologies like the Automated Recommendation Tool. Watch now!
Active duty Soldiers, paratroopers and CH-47 Chinooks from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade are actively engaged in support of response efforts to assist their fellow citizens from North Carolina for hurricane recovery efforts due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
About the U.S. Army:
The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.
Testing Soldier expertise to challenge the 2024 Army Best Squad competitors with E3B and medical lanes.
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About the U.S. Army:
The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.
Interested in joining the U.S. Army?
Visit: spr.ly/6001igl5L
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
To all those across the southeast and Appalachia who’ve had their lives and livelihoods torn apart by Hurricane Helene, I want you to know this Administration isn’t leaving your side.
There’s not a damn thing we can’t get done when we work together.
What do Taylor Swift concerts have to do with inflation? When could the digital euro be out? And what will our future euro banknotes look like?
In this special #AskECB episode, our guests answer your questions as we mark The ECB Podcast’s fifth birthday.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 1 October.
In this episode:
01:40 – Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and inflation
Can individual events, like concerts or football tournaments, affect inflation? Guido Wolswijk, who works on monetary policy at the ECB, explains what “funflation” is and how we monitor it.
8:14 – Our 2% target
What happens if one euro area country has an inflation rate higher than 2%? What can the ECB do in such cases?
11:19 – The digital euro
What might the digital euro be like? Erica Ricci, who works in the digital euro team, tells us about the project and its next steps.
14:50 – The digital euro and private payment providers
What could users expect from the digital euro? And would it replace apps like PayPal in the euro area?
17:38 – New euro banknotes
When will the design contest for our future euro banknotes begin? Satu Hietanen from the banknotes team tells us more about the upcoming competition to design the third series of euro banknotes.
The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.
Interested in joining the U.S. Army?
Visit: spr.ly/6001igl5L
0:15 What’s next for urgent climate action? – At the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings in New York, leaders discussed how to curb carbon emissions while building an inclusive economy. Regulations can be a lever for systemic change but local innovation is crucial, too.
3:09 Solar stoves reduce air pollution deaths – It cooks food while emitting hardly any smoke. It uses a hybrid system, powered by energy from solar panels and from fuel such as small sticks or crop waste. The ACE One was created by African Clean Energy which is a part of the World Economic Forum’s Equitable Transition Initiative.
5:08 Chief economists’ outlook for the rest of 2024 – Many chief economists polled by the World Economic Forum are optimistic about 2025. In the United States, nearly nine in ten chief economists anticipate moderate or strong growth in the coming year. Similarly, in South Asia, 71% predict strong or very strong growth.
9:33 Earth exceeds 6 of 9 planetary boundaries – In 2009, a team of scientists identified the 9 natural processes that regulate Earth’s biosphere and keep it stable. These include climate change, biodiversity, ocean acidification and freshwater. The team also defined the safe planetary boundary for each process. A safe and sustainable future for humanity lies within these boundaries.
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As of October. 5, more than 6,100 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from 18 states continue to conduct search and rescue missions, clear debris to reopen roads, transport and distribute food, water and other essential supplies, and more to support Hurricane Helene response efforts across the Southeast. (Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio)
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
To everyone in the southeast and Appalachia affected by Hurricane Helene: President Biden, Vice President Harris, and our entire Administration have your back.
The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.
Interested in joining the U.S. Army?
Visit: spr.ly/6001igl5L