While it may not yet be on the tip of everyone’s tongue, a potentially game-changing new federal medical research agency called the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is gearing up to power breakthroughs in biomedical and health research.

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has undergone a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and has resumed duty after temporarily transferring power. He is continuing to deal with bladder issues that arose in December following his treatment for prostate cancer. The Pentagon says the procedure Friday was successful, elective and minimally invasive, “is not related to his cancer diagnosis and has had no effect on his excellent cancer prognosis.” Austin has returned home, and the Pentagon says no changes in his official schedule are anticipated, including his participation in Memorial Day events.

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The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery

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President Joe Biden has signed legislation Thursday establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying he believes it will go down as one of the greatest honors he has as president

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A U.S. appeals court has declined for now to allow President Joe Biden's administration to require COVID-19 vaccinations for federal employees

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Presidents come and go, but White House grounds superintendent Dale Haney has been a constant through the past 10 presidencies. As of this month, Haney has tended the lawns and gardens of the White House for 50 years. But he may be better known for taking care of the president's pets. Lately, he's often seen with Commander, President Joe Biden's dog. Haney started at the White House in 1972, and said he planned to work there for just two years. President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, surprised Haney on Monday by planting an elm tree on the south grounds to honor Haney.

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Labor shortages and the desires of employees for a more balanced life are opening the door, now more than ever, for fully remote work options. This can potentially lead to a team of multi-state workers.

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Congress has sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.

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Adita Karkera, the managing director of the government and public services practice at Deloitte Consulting, said having high-quality data is a must for AI.

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Anyone who is unclear as to their rights and responsibilities should consult a lawyer, their agency ethics officer, and/or the Office of Special Counsel.

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EEOC’s new data sheds light on how preemptive measures can effectively remedy complaints before they garner the power to inflict serious reputational crises.

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Virtually every city or town, no matter the size, has existing local programs where veterans can make a difference.

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Homegrown, modernized legacy and software as a service applications all benefit from continuous testing for performance and functionality.

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Officials on President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team said this year’s transition planning efforts will be “about as different as possible” from 2016.

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Former President Donald Trump won reelection, and will return to the White House for a second term.

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Federal benefits may positively influence recruitment and retention of younger feds and women, who rank benefits of higher importance than older or male feds.

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Dana Laake and her special guest Michael S. Tyrrell will discuss the benefits of therapeutic music for healthy sleep. Michael S. Tyrrell has dedicated over 4 decades to the study of music. Michael discovered specific…

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Dana Laake and her special guest Caitlin Higgins will discuss immune-supportive supplements and specific nutrients that have been shown in recent studies related to COVID-19 to reduce the risk of respiratory tract infections.

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If you have a simple exit strategy that provides the best deal for you in retirement, there is a good chance it may be wrong. Or at least not very simple.

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Eugene Scalia has a decades-long record of challenging Labor Department and other federal regulations, as well as a famous last name

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The Transportation Security Administration said it won't allow employees to use the China-owned video app TikTok to create social media posts for the agency after the Senate’s top Democrat raised concerns about potential national security issues.

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President Joe Biden’s pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, has withdrawn her nomination after she faced opposition from key Democratic and Republican senators for her controversial tweets

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Robin Carnahan, the administrator of GSA, explains why the agency’s mission has remained the same over the last 75 years, but how it goes about has changed.

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New research shows young adults trust the federal government less than any other demographic, adding to its hiring challenges.

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Some 20,000 civilian employees work in the organic industrial base, supplying DoD with items it can't get from industry in enough quantity or not not at all.

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As agencies look deeper into 2024 FEVS results, they may want to analyze the intersection between two key indices: employee engagement, and employee experience.

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A new plan offers short and long-term recommendations to streamline the 90-or-so steps it takes to onboard employees in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

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Michael Berkholtz, a senior manager for technology lifecycle services for GSA, said the agency is analyzing emerging technologies based on four criteria.

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Apple's first event of the year is happening early tomorrow morning. Here's what we can expect.

Are the people tasked with making Macs better at keeping secrets?

With fuel prices soaring, I tried an affordable (relatively speaking, of course) electric car for a weekend.

The Tucson Hybrid is a gem and should please buyers looking for a mid-size SUV.

The last A3 was a big hit for Audi. Will the new one be the same? I spent a weekend in one to find out.

This is my Wishlist of tech I'd like to see at HP Amplify later this week. #hp #hpamplify #ai #ar #vr

Tesla Plaid and Apple WWDC 2021: The biggest tech releases this week

The ISS flipped 540 degrees in last week's Nauka thruster incident. NASA said it was only 45

Could Cardano’s 'green' cryptocurrency ADA take over Bitcoin and Ethereum?

We need to remove emissions at a major scale: Is carbon capture the answer?

iPhone 13 screen cracked? Here's how Apple stops Face ID working if you try to fix it yourself

Europe's space sector seeks to boost commercialisation

ANC, Dolby Atmos, multipoint support for up to five devices, and even a UV sanitising charging case. These earbuds offer a lot of buck for the buck. #lg #tonefreet90s #tws

It's the last day of the 11.11 sales. See these new picks we've added at 50% off and more.

It’ll work with the Nintendo Switch too, as well as PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets. #steelseries #arctis ps5 xbox

We've only just reviewed the RingConn smart ring, and Gen 2 is already here with a host of improvements. #ringconn #smartring

Need a compact smart monitor that can handle both work and play? ASUS jumps onto the smart monitor bandwagon with ZenScreen Smart MS27UC. #asus #smartmonitor #monitor

The 720p resolution plan with advertisements is currently available in 12 territories. #netflix #streaming