Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2015. Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on President Obama’s speech to the NAACP: President Obama took a powerful step towards reforming our criminal justice system. Today he will send an even stronger signal on his commitment to this issue by becoming the first U.S. president to[Read More…]
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From Mountains to Moons: Multiple Discoveries from NASA’s New Horizons Pluto Mission
New close-up images of a region near Pluto’s equator reveal a giant surprise — a range of youthful mountains rising as high as 11,000 feet (3,500 meters) above the surface of the icy body.Credits: NASA/JHU APL/SwRI Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2015. Icy mountains on Pluto and a new, crisp view of[Read More…]
International Report Confirms: 2014 was Earth’s Warmest Year on Record
Climate markers continue to show global warming trend State of the Climate in 2014 report available online. (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2015. In 2014, the most essential indicators of Earth’s changing climate continued to reflect trends of a warming planet, with several markers such as rising land and ocean[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Kraft Heinz Locating in Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2015 “Kraft Heinz has made a long term commitment to the City of Chicago, bringing new jobs and more economic opportunities to the city with its decision to relocate its co-headquarter location here. Kraft started in Chicago and I could not be more pleased that the company is[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Leadership Changes at Chicago Public Schools; Names Forrest Claypool as Next Chief Executive Officer
Janice Jackson named new Chief Education Officer, Frank Clark named new President of Chicago Board of Education CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2015. Announcing a new leadership team at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel named Forrest Claypool as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CPS. Additionally, Janice K. Jackson[Read More…]
Honda Recalls 1,358 Pilot Vehicles, July 16, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2015 SUMMARY: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to June 5, 2015. Due to an assembly issue, the third row seatbelt may be trapped between the rear seat and the rear sideliner. CONSEQUENCE: If the[Read More…]
Subaru Recalls 32,400 Vehicles, July 16, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2015 SUMMARY: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012 model year Subaru Impreza 4-Door and Station Wagon vehicles (except WRX/STI models) manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 16, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may deactivate if a front seat passenger[Read More…]
Nissan Recalls 14,595 Vehicles, July 16, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2015 SUMMARY: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013.[Read More…]
Honda Recalls 106,439 Vehicles, July 16, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2015 SUMMARY: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and MDX AWD vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating. CONSEQUENCE:[Read More…]
General Motors Recalls 45,785 Vehicles, July 16, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2015 SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 20, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured June 18, 2014, to June 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and OnStar,[Read More…]
