Month: June 2023

Remembering the Forgotten War: The 2IDA Memorials Foundation Announces Modification of 2nd Infantry Division Memorial

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, the 2IDA Memorials Foundation will host an event at its 2nd Infantry Division Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 26, highlighting the often-overlooked history of the DMZ War. The occasion will also serve to announce an extension of the memorial to honor both…


Inflation Drop In May Brings Hopes About Pause on Interest Rate Hikes

A surprise drop in inflation in May has strengthened speculations about a pause on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) aggressive interest rate hiking cycle. However, it is still too early to conclude that inflation has been successfully tamed. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the monthly CPI (consumer price index) plunged from…


National Geographic Magazine Lays Off Remaining Staff Writers: Report

Disney-owned National Geographic magazine has laid off the last of its staff writers and replaced them with freelancers, according to reports, making it the latest media outlet to slash jobs amid an uncertain economic environment. Following job cuts earlier this year, just 19 members of the editorial department had remained at the publication, according to The Washington…


Thursday, June 29, 2023: Epoch Sudoku Hard


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Reaching Net Zero Will Need 450 Percent Increase in Mining: Australian Treasurer

Australia’s Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has said that a 450 percent increase in mineral production will be needed to meet net zero by 2050. This comes as Resources Minister Madeleine King released a new strategy (pdf) for making Australia a global producer of raw and processed critical minerals. Speaking at the 26th World Mining Congress…


Reaching Net Zero Will Need 450 Percent Increase in Mining: Aussie Treasurer

Australia’s Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has said that a 450 percent increase in mineral production will be needed to meet net zero by 2050. This comes as Resources Minister Madeleine King released a new strategy (pdf) for making Australia a global producer of raw and processed critical minerals. Speaking at the 26th World Mining Congress…


DOJ Charges 78 People for $2.5 Billion in Health Care Fraud

The Department of Justice on Wednesday announced criminal charges against 78 people across 16 U.S. states for alleged health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes that resulted in $2.5 billion in alleged fraudulent claims. According to the department, the elderly and disabled, as well as HIV patients, were among those targeted by the schemes. Of the…