Yuma News
Governor Doug Ducey Holds Signing Ceremony For Bill Protecting Child Victims
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 28 June 2016 28 June 2016
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey today held a ceremonial bill signing for legislation protecting child victims who use therapy dogs. HB 2375, signed into law in May, requires courts to allow victims under 18 years of age to have a therapy dog accompany them when testifying in court. It also permits the court to allow a victim over the age of 18 to be accompanied by a therapy dog.
10,000 Arizona Vehicles Eligible for VW Settlement
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- Written by Mia Garcia Mia Garcia
- Published: 28 June 2016 28 June 2016
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced today that Arizonans who own so-called "clean diesel" Volkswagen and Audi cars will now be eligible to receive thousands of dollars in compensation from a federal class action settlement to resolve emissions cheating claims.
Cooperation of U.S., Russian scientists helped avoid nuclear catastrophe at Cold War’s end
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- Written by Clifton B. Parker Clifton B. Parker
- Published: 28 June 2016 28 June 2016
Stanford, California - When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, the worry in the West was what would happen to that country’s thousands of nuclear weapons. Would “loose” nukes fall into the hands of terrorists, rogue states, criminals – and plunge the world into a nuclear nightmare?
Consumer Reports Partners with Reveal to Investigate the Nation’s $1.3 Trillion Student Debt Crisis and What Caused It and What People Can Do About It
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 28 June 2016 28 June 2016
Washington, DC - Consumer Reports has partnered with the nonprofit Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting to produce a special report examining the nation’s growing student debt crisis, in which some 42 million people owe $1.3 trillion. The report explores how the crisis occurred, and what people including parents and students can do about it today.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Brings Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign to San Antonio
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 28 June 2016 28 June 2016
Washington, DC - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and the Texas Association of Business, today hosted a cybersecurity conference aimed at helping small and mid-size business owners develop, evaluate, and strengthen cybersecurity programs.
Why bedbugs are winning at our favorite hotels
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- Written by BPT BPT
- Published: 28 June 2016 28 June 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The summer travel season is upon us, offering an opportunity for families across the U.S. to reconnect. The goal is simple — to make memories that last a lifetime. Bedbugs are the very last souvenir you want your family to bring home. A recent study conducted by the University of Kentucky found that bedbug reporting on online review sites and social media have a “…big impact on purchasing decisions.” It’s no surprise that both leisure and business travelers would avoid a bedbug-infested hotel.
Deputy Secretary Blinken to Give Keynote Remarks at Center for Strategic and International Studies on U.S. Alliances in the 21st Century
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 28 June 2016 28 June 2016
Washington, DC - On June 29 at 10:00 a.m., Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken will give remarks at a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) event on the value of U.S. Alliances in the 21st Century.