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National Labor Relations Board

The Summary of NLRB decisions for the week of July 15 - 19, 2024 is now available on the NLRB’s website. The summary can be accessed by clicking the links below.

Summary of NLRB Decisions for Week of July 15 - 19, 2024 | National Labor Relations Board

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Increases found in preteen suicide rate

07/30/2024 11:30 AM EDT

While the overall numbers remain low, the findings spotlight the need to identify and help those at risk.

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Search OFAC's Sanctions Lists OFAC Recent Actions Sanctions FAQs Press Releases Contact OFAC Update to OFAC's list of Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) and Blocked Persons The SDN list has recently been updated.  Please visit this page to access the latest version of the SDN list.  Check this page periodically as it may also be updated if a new list-related format or product is offered. Please visit this link for more information on today's update.

FTC says CarShield shielded consumers from the truth about limitations of its vehicle service contracts By Lesley Fair If you haven’t caught CarShield’s pervasive ad campaign for vehicle service contracts, you may be one of the few people who should spend more time watching TV. Ubiquity aside, what you really need to know about CarShield’s ads is that the FTC has challenged them as deceptive. A $10 million proposed settlement addresses allegations that the company made misleading claims about what the service contracts cover, deceptively represented that consumers could get repairs at the shop of their choice, used deceptive celebrity and consumer endorsements, and violated the Telemarketing Sales Rule. Read more >

FTC says CarShield didn’t cover car repairs as advertised

By Ari Lazarus

If a company selling car service contracts had tons of exceptions and exclusions to their coverage, would you want to know? Probably. But the FTC says CarShield left that part out.

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Refund checks going to Zurixx customers

By Colleen Tressler

More than 25,000 people are getting a refund check from the FTC as a result of its settlement with the house flipping scheme Zurixx, LLC. [TCP1] If you’re one of them, please cash the check as soon as possible.

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Avoid rental listings scams

By Terri Miller

Military families move regularly, sometimes every two to three years. So you may find yourself checking out new digs as you plan a move to another duty station. That’s when you could run into a rental scam, which can be hard to spot, but here are some clues.

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Search OFAC's Sanctions Lists OFAC Recent Actions Sanctions FAQs Press Releases Contact OFAC   Update to OFAC's list of Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) and Blocked Persons The SDN list has recently been updated.  Please visit this page to access the latest version of the SDN list.  Check this page periodically as it may also be updated if a new list-related format or product is offered. Please visit this link for more information on today's update.

In Armenia this month, USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced $11.9 million in new funding commitments for digital transformation, food security, communication, and emergency preparedness—part of the more than $65 million the United States is providing to support  the eastern European country. There are multiple aims behind this support: building resilience, deepening our partnership, and supporting the Armenian government’s reform agenda. The Administrator met with business leaders, young people, government officials, and others to hear firsthand the impact that strengthening democratic institutions is having in their lives. Learn More

News & Events USAID launched a new Digital Policy, which aims to enhance development assistance through the responsible use of digital technology. We also released a new Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Policy, updated from 2013 to address new global challenges. mnnn Press Release

Digital Feature Floral Soul, founded by Anastasia Haraz, showcases the journey of turning a passion for plants into a successful business in Moldova. Despite financing challenges, support from Fagura, through USAID’s Future Technologies Activity, has enabled growth and expansion. Read More

Collaborating with USAID USAID's AGRI-Ukraine, an initiative that bolsters Ukraine’s agricultural production and exports to help alleviate the global food security crisis, is marking two years. Today, it has garnered $510 million in investments amid Russia’s ongoing war against the country. Learn More

Did You Know... Green energy-powered water pumps, refrigerators, and motorbikes are practical solutions supported by USAID to protect the planet. These technologies help improve lives and promote environmental sustainability, benefiting communities globally. Learn More

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