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Meetup Policymaker 2024: Innovating Governance
The anticipation surrounding the upcoming Meetup Policymaker 2024 is palpable. Scheduled to take place in the vibrant city of Washington, D.C., this event promises to be a groundbreaking forum for policymakers, stakeholders, and thought leaders from across the globe. The announcement has sparked considerable interest, underscoring the critical importance of this annual gathering in shaping the future of public policy.
This year’s theme, “Innovating Governance,” reflects the evolving landscape of policy formulation and implementation.
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Reducing Risks in Hypersonic Weapons Development: GAO Urges DOD to Adopt Leading Practices
The GAO report titled “HYPERSONIC WEAPONS: DOD Could Reduce Cost and Schedule Risks by Following Leading Practices,” published in July 2024, examines the Department of Defense’s (DOD) efforts in developing offensive hypersonic weapons. Hypersonic weapons, which can travel at least five times the speed of sound and have unpredictable flight paths, are seen as crucial for the U.S. to strike heavily defended targets from a distance. The report identifies several key issues and recommendations for the DOD.
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Research from Fiber Broadband Association and RVA Reveals Gigabit Fiber Can Add $326B to U.S. GDP
Study answers the question, “Why do we need a gig+?”
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 29, 2024 - Today at Fiber Connect 2024, the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) announced a new study, performed by RVA LLC Market Research & Consulting (RVA), that confirms users should subscribe to the fastest level of broadband service (gigabit+) offered by their provider as time, efficiency, and productivity benefits quickly add up financially. That is money in the pocket of gigabit+ subscribers.
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The Druze community in Syria protests Hezbollah after the Majdal Shams massacre
The Druze community in Al-Sweida in southern Syria have gathered to protest Hezbollah after the Majdal Shams massacre.
"Murderers! They party of Satan (Hezbollah) is made up of murderers!"
They are brave enough to stand against Hezbollah, yet so many of you won't even name… pic.twitter.com/lxFjJ47hCF
— Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) July 28, 2024
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The is no moral equivalence between terrorists trying to murder civilians and a retaliatory and rescue military action
🎯 Attempting to find moral equivalence between terrorists trying to murder civilians and a retaliatory and rescue military action doing everything possible not to is an especially modern form of propaganda. https://t.co/YCs4k0aHFW
— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) July 28, 2024
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The Majdal Shams tragedy is the result of the weak Biden and Harris administration
Trump: “I condemn the evil attack on Israel 🇮🇱. Hezbollah launched an Iranian missile, killing a dozen children playing soccer. This tragedy is the result of the weak Biden and Harris administration. Hezbollah and Iran wouldn't have dared to do this if I were president.” pic.twitter.com/czDIWumIBF
— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) July 28, 2024
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Venezuela Election Fraud
The contested Venezuelan elections have sparked significant international concern regarding the legitimacy of Nicolás Maduro’s vote count. A number of countries have openly refused to recognize the results or have demanded greater transparency and verification of the electoral process. These countries include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, the European Union, Italy, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Spain, the United States, and Uruguay. This collective stance highlights the widespread skepticism and the call for a more transparent and fair electoral process in Venezuela.