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The Honourable Patty Hajdu of Health Canada and the Honourable Marc Miller of Indigenous Services Canada issued the following statement today following the third virtual gathering with Indigenous Peoples and organizations, health professionals, health partners, and provincial and territorial representatives…

Last summer, many Washingtonians had to put their summer adventure plans on hold. Now, as Washington state reopens on June 30, many of those outdoor adventures are back on the calendar. Here’s what you need to know about camping this…

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The harmful consequences of Americans’ prolonged social isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic may be even greater for lonely older adults with low cognition. These individuals are at high risk for poor financial and healthcare decision making, according…

Jalina Porter, Principal Deputy Spokesperson 2:01 p.m. EDT MS PORTER: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining today’s briefing. I have one quick update at the top for you. The United States is donating 2 million Pfizer vaccine doses…

The FDA has sent to Congress its Report on Drug Shortages for Calendar Year 2020, which includes a section on the agency’s drug shortage efforts in response to COVID-19. The FDA is also working to implement the drug shortage-related provisions…

Silver Spring man claims $185,304 progressive jackpot A Silver Spring man who is an avid Maryland Lottery player felt particularly lucky one day while playing Lottery games. Although a fan of scratch-offs and draw games, the 38-year-old decided to try…

We congratulate Gary Gensler on his confirmation as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Chairman Gensler brings to the Commission an outstanding record of public service, deep expertise in the functioning of our capital markets, and consistent advocacy for…

WASHINGTON – The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has barred former Goldman Sachs & Co. research analyst Brian Maguire for twice purchasing securities after he learned a fellow analyst was upgrading his recommendation in impending research…

For immediate release:              June 29, 2021 Contact:                                      JoDonn Chaney, Communications Director          …

Projects Will Help Achieve Maine’s Renewable Portfolio Standard Goals Hallowell, Maine – The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) approved an additional seven renewable energy projects today for long-term contracts as required by the Maine Legislature. The projects approved include six…

Many of NASA’s computational innovations were developed to help explore space, but the public can download them for applications that benefit us right here on Earth.

Prize will go toward paying bills, saving for a house A Maryland Lottery regular from Halethorpe picked up a $20,000 prize June 28 at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore – his fifth visit to make a claim in the past…

Statistical Overview of Brokerage Firms, Registered Representatives and Trading Activity WASHINGTON—FINRA today published the 2021 FINRA Industry Snapshot, its annual statistical report on the brokerage firms, registered representatives and market activity that FINRA regulates.

New study finds lack of financial literacy linked to high levels of stress and anxiety WASHINGTON (April 28, 2021)—A substantial number of adults in the United States between the ages of 21 and 62 felt anxiety and stress about their…

Studies Advance Understanding of Financial Capability in the United States WASHINGTON – The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation), in partnership with the American Council on Consumer Interests (ACCI), announced today the recipients of its higher-education awards to recognize early-career…

“Commander Moonikin Campos” is the official name of the manikin launching on Artemis I, NASA’s uncrewed flight test of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft around the Moon later this year.

This summer, the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd will echo throughout neighborhood fields and Major League Stadiums. On July 2, “¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues/En los barrios y las grandes ligas,” a…

“Comandante Moonikin Campos” es el nombre oficial del maniquí que se lanzará a bordo de Artemis I, la prueba de vuelo sin tripulación de la NASA del cohete Sistema de Lanzamiento Espacial (SLS por sus siglas en inglés) y la…

Prince George’s County winner takes first top prize The Bingo x10 4th Edition game provided its first $100,000 top prize to a Prince George’s County resident. The 50-year-old scratched his way through the eight bingo cards on the extended-play game,…

Following consultations with the SEC staff, we temporarily withdrew from SEC consideration our rule filing establishing specialized arbitration panels for expungement requests so that we can further consider whether modifications to the filing are appropriate.