DOD Enhances ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Discharge Process – DAV

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has announced it will upgrade discharges of servicemen and women who were discriminated under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The policy, which was in effect from 1993 to 2011, barred openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual persons from military service. The upgrade of the discharges is meant to correct…

Justice Department Targets Sanctioned Russian Oligarchs

TL/DR - The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a series of criminal and civil actions aimed at sanctioned Russian oligarchs and other individuals accused of supporting the Kremlin and its military. The announcement comes ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the DOJ's Task Force KleptoCapture has now…

Former BLM Official Returns to Supervise IRA Spending

TL/DR - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has reinstated former senior official Janine Velasco to oversee spending of Inflation Reduction Act funds. Velasco, who has over 30 years of experience in BLM and other federal agencies, will coordinate the bureau's efforts to allocate the funding. The funds, approved by Congress in 2022, are being used…

Transition Year Ahead: Planet Fitness Boosts Revenue Growth

Planet Fitness: Sustaining Membership Growth Amidst Executive Changes and Business Uncertainties As one of the leading fitness chains in the nation, Planet Fitness is on the verge of reaching 20 million memberships, boasting 2,575 outlets across various locations. During its fourth quarter, the company saw a 1.4% rise in total revenue from the…