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Research reveals daughters often favored by parents over sons

Psychologists are examining the complexities of parental favoritism, revealing that it may not be a myth after all.


Farmington man sentenced to 25 years for fatal shooting on Navajo Nation

A Farmington man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a fatal shooting incident that occurred in 2021 on the Navajo Nation.


Commerce publishes guidelines on generative AI and open data

In late 2023, the Department of Commerce's Commerce Data Governance Board initiated the AI and Open Government Data Working Group.


Biden issues executive order to combat significant malicious cyber threats

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has communicated to Congress the issuance of a new Executive Order aimed at enhancing the nation's cybersecurity framework.


American Express settles fraud case over misleading tax advice on wire products

American Express has reached a non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, agreeing to pay over $138 million following an investigation into its sales practices.


Treasury report highlights rising homeowners insurance costs amid climate challenges

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Federal Insurance Office (FIO) has released a comprehensive report on homeowners insurance, highlighting rising costs and declining availability due to climate-related events.


Montana Violent Offender Task Force marks two decades with warrant closure milestone

The U.S. Marshals Service Montana Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration in Billings.


Medicare reforms urged as MedPAC links payments with inflation

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has made a recommendation to link the upcoming year's physician payment update to the growth in care costs.


U.S. Treasury sanctions individuals and entities aiding North Korean weapon programs

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on two individuals and four entities for generating illicit revenue for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).


HUD revises mortgage assistance programs for FHA-insured loans

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has introduced a revised set of permanent options for mortgage servicers to assist borrowers with FHA-insured single-family mortgages in maintaining their homes or avoiding foreclosure.


Cherokee County resident pleads guilty to attempted arson charge

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported that Sheena Grasshopper, a 41-year-old resident of Cherokee County, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one count of attempted arson of a dwelling in Indian Country.


Labor Department proposes rule on valuing employer stock in employee ownership plans

The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a proposed regulation concerning the valuation of employer stock bought or sold by employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).


EPA finalizes updated cleanup plan for New Jersey Superfund site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized changes to its cleanup plan for the Welsbach & General Gas Mantle Superfund Site, located at the Gloucester Marine Terminal in New Jersey.


Guatemalan migrant dies from heat exposure after being found in Arizona desert

On June 27, 2024, a Border Patrol Agent from the Casa Grande Station discovered a man believed to be an undocumented noncitizen in distress near Sells, Arizona.


Migrant dies from heat-related injuries after crossing US border

On July 16, 2024, Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) apprehended a male and female undocumented noncitizen near Topawa, Arizona.


St. Louis man pleads guilty to carjacking and shooting incidents

A man from St. Louis has confessed to involvement in multiple criminal activities, including a carjacking and a shooting.


National Restaurant Association announces 2025 board leaders

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) have announced their leadership for 2025.


Emory University resolves discrimination complaint under Title VI compliance agreement

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a resolution agreement with Emory University in Georgia, addressing concerns of alleged harassment based on national origin, specifically shared Palestinian and/or...


HUD charges homeowners association with racial discrimination

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged a homeowners association with housing discrimination in the Town of Providence Village.


Settlement reached over ADA compliance issues at Starion Sports Complex

United States Attorney Mac Schneider has announced a settlement between the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of North Dakota and Mandan Parks and Recreation.