News - Page #898

U.S. needs immediate and sustained improvements in its cybersecurity workforce

Details: Written by Jennifer Huergo; Category: News; Published: 31 May 2018

Washington, DC - In a report released by the White House, the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security urge immediate and sustained improvements in the country’s cybersecurity workforce. The report, which was called for by the 2017 Executive Order on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure (link is external), includes findings and recommendations that address both public- and private-sector needs.

FDA approves first artificial iris

Details: Written by Angela Stark; Category: News; Published: 31 May 2018

Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first stand-alone prosthetic iris in the United States, a surgically implanted device to treat adults and children whose iris (the colored part of the eye around the pupil) is completely missing or damaged due to a congenital condition called aniridia or other damage to the eye.

New Leafy Greens Food Safety Task Force formed

Details: Written by CDFA; Category: News; Published: 31 May 2018

Sacramento, California - The Arizona and California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreements, the Produce Marketing Association, the United Fresh Produce Association, Western Growers, and other stakeholders in the produce industry are pleased to announce the formation of a Leafy Greens Food Safety Task Force designed to assess and address issues associated with recent foodborne illness outbreaks attributed to consumption of leafy greens.

LeBron - America's King James Version

Details: Written by Glenn Mollette; Category: News; Published: 30 May 2018

Cleveland, Ohio - A couple of million Americans will be watching closely as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors compete for the 2018 NBA championship. LeBron James, a 6'8, 250 pound man who plays for the Cavaliers is the King James Version of basketball.