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FTS International LLC Seeks Space Relay Systems Telecommunications Engineer in Chantilly, VA

FTS International LLC Seeks Space Relay Systems Telecommunications Engineer in Chantilly, VA

FTS International, LLC is actively seeking a Space Relay Systems Telecommunications Engineer in Chantilly, VA. This role involves supporting the development, modeling, analysis, and integration of advanced telecommunications architectures. Key responsibilities include architecture development for RF and Optical space relay networks, space-to-space communications, space-to-ground communications, crosslink solutions, and global data transport paths. The engineer will also perform analysis and design assessments for end-to-end communication systems, model telecommunications system performance, and define interfaces for integrating products across various communication segments. The position requires collaboration with government, contractors, and mission partners to identify system risks and technology improvement opportunities. Candidates need a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance, a BS STEM degree, and over 12 years of experience in telecommunications engineering, satellite communications, or network engineerin...
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Analysis-Oracle, Blue Owl project delay sends ripples through AI financing, sources say

Analysis-Oracle, Blue Owl project delay sends ripples through AI financing, sources say

NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Oracle's move to protect itself against potential delays at a massive data center project developed by Blue Owl in New Mexico sent a chill through the trillion-dollar market for AI infrastructure financing, according to interviews with bankers and investors.
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Austrian Skincare Brand Ringana to Establish U.S. Headquarters and Production in Roanoke, Virginia

Austrian Skincare Brand Ringana to Establish U.S. Headquarters and Production in Roanoke, Virginia

Austrian Skincare Brand Ringana to Establish U.S. Headquarters and Production in Roanoke, Virginia
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American Kennel Club's Role in Breeder Contracts and Health Guarantees Highlighted Amid Disputes

American Kennel Club's Role in Breeder Contracts and Health Guarantees Highlighted Amid Disputes

The American Kennel Club (AKC) provides guidance on dog breeder contracts, particularly concerning health guarantees, which are crucial in disputes between buyers and breeders. These contracts often specify what genetic defects or ailments are covered, the duration of the guarantee, and conditions such as required veterinary exams or specific feeding regimens. The AKC advises buyers not to sign documents they do not intend to honor. In Virginia, pet dealer protections offer specific remedies for buyers, especially if the seller qualifies as a 'dealer' under state law. These protections include deadlines for vet certification of an animal's unfitness and options for refunds, exchanges, or reimbursement of vet costs. The Uniform Commercial Code in Virginia also applies, implying a warranty that goods, including unborn animals, are fit for ordinary purposes, though contracts may disclaim this.
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Richmond Advocates March for Nursing Home Reform and Accountability

Richmond Advocates March for Nursing Home Reform and Accountability

Richmond advocates gathered on Sunday to demand reform in long-term care facilities, citing concerns over neglect and lack of accountability for harm to residents. Tracy Pompey, founder of Justice and Change for Victims of Nursing Facilities, organized a 'ROAR Walk' in Richmond, which stands for Respect, Advocacy, Oversight, and Reform. This event is part of a broader national effort with similar walks occurring in various states. Pompey's personal motivation stems from the loss of her father in 2015 due to what she describes as nursing facility neglect, for which she found no accountability. Advocates highlight that Virginia is among the five worst states nationally for nursing home staffing, a factor they believe directly impacts the quality of care residents receive. Families have reported significant delays, sometimes hours long, in receiving basic needs such as bathing or assistance with using the bathroom. While acknowledging that Virginia has begun implementing changes, advocates stress that more wo...
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Harrisonburg Installs New 24-Hour Secure Ballot Drop Box for Absentee Voting

Harrisonburg Installs New 24-Hour Secure Ballot Drop Box for Absentee Voting

Harrisonburg, Virginia, has installed a new 24-hour secure ballot drop box outside City Hall to facilitate the return of absentee ballots for the upcoming November election. This initiative aims to provide voters with a convenient and secure option for submitting their ballots at any time, including after work or on weekends. Mark Finks, Harrisonburg’s Director of Elections, emphasized that this addition offers another secure method for voters. The drop box is located next to the City Treasurer’s payment drop box in the drive-thru lane, and election officials will collect ballots from it according to Virginia's election security procedures. Voters can request absentee ballots by filling out an application available online or by contacting the Voter Registrar’s office, with a deadline of October 23 for mail-in ballot requests.
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FERC Rejects Oklo's Complaint to Rejoin PJM Interconnection Study Cycle, Citing Application Flaws

FERC Rejects Oklo's Complaint to Rejoin PJM Interconnection Study Cycle, Citing Application Flaws

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected a complaint filed by Oklo, an advanced nuclear technology company, which sought to reinstate its 750-MW mixed technology project into PJM Interconnection's current study cycle. The project, intended to interconnect at two Dominion Energy substations between Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia, was withdrawn by PJM in early August due to what PJM identified as 'deficiencies' and Oklo's failure to resolve flaws in its application. Oklo's project includes 150 MW of advanced nuclear generation, 300 MW of fuel cells, and 300 MW of gas-fired generation. FERC concluded that Oklo failed to demonstrate that PJM violated its tariff by withdrawing the project. This decision will delay the project by at least 18 months and increase its costs, according to Oklo.
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Senate nears vote on college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

Senate nears vote on college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

The Senate is poised to pass a sweeping bipartisan bill that would regulate college sports
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Department of Energy Awards $1.9 Billion in Grants for Grid Modernization Projects Across 26 States

Department of Energy Awards $1.9 Billion in Grants for Grid Modernization Projects Across 26 States

The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $1.9 billion in federal grants to support 31 projects across 26 states aimed at modernizing the U.S. power grid. These projects are expected to add 23 gigawatts (GW) of capacity, enough to power 16 million homes, by reconductoring or rebuilding transmission lines and deploying Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) over nearly 21,000 miles. The initiative, known as Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK), was launched in March to address urgent grid upgrades. These grants are enabled by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) passed in 2021. In addition to federal funding, the projects will receive $3.25 billion in recipient cost-share funding. Recipients range from small utilities to large entities like Duke Energy and the New York Power Authority.
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The Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2026: Sylvester Stallone, Ari Emmanuel, Lena Dunham and More

The Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2026: Sylvester Stallone, Ari Emmanuel, Lena Dunham and More

The memoir has become a new rite of passage for Hollywood stars, who have turned to the medium as a way to tell their stories in their own words, often for the first time ever. One of the most anticipated memoirs this year is Sylvester Stallone’s “The Steps,” in which the beloved actor looks back […]
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Core Workouts Emphasize Deep-Core Activation for Postpartum Recovery and Overall Strength

Core Workouts Emphasize Deep-Core Activation for Postpartum Recovery and Overall Strength

Core Workouts Emphasize Deep-Core Activation for Postpartum Recovery and Overall Strength
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Recapping the Yankees’ low-minors seasons

Recapping the Yankees’ low-minors seasons

Injuries hampered many top prospects, but that only gave room for new ones to blossom.