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Court overturns new overtime rule benefiting small businesses

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has ruled in favor of small businesses by vacating a Department of Labor (DOL) rule concerning overtime pay.


Idaho Falls man sentenced over ten years for meth distribution

Kenneth Dwayne Daly, a 46-year-old resident of Idaho Falls, has been sentenced to 130 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.


U.S. official's attendance at CUSEF forum criticized by Chairman Moolenaar

Chairman John Moolenaar of Michigan expressed concerns over U.S. officials attending a forum in Hong Kong organized by the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF).


US lawmakers urge action over mistreatment claims against political prisoners in Hong Kong

This week, a bipartisan group of U.S. legislators called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to address the alleged mistreatment of political prisoners in Hong Kong by issuing a report on prison conditions and taking additional diplomatic actions.


Camp County man sentenced for meth trafficking and firearms offenses

A Leesburg, Texas man has been sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations.


New York businessman pleads guilty to employment tax evasion

A New York man has admitted guilt to charges of employment tax crimes.


Blinken discusses humanitarian aid and peace efforts with Israeli foreign minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently had a conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, as confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


Under Secretary Fernandez set for talks in Greenland on minerals and climate change

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is scheduled to visit Nuuk, Greenland from November 19-21.


Military contractor employee sentenced for attempted enticement of minor

Joseul Sanchez Usana, a 29-year-old from Yigo, Guam, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor.


Court overturns DOL's 2024 overtime rule amid opposition from business groups

The U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas has overturned the 2024 changes to overtime regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).


DoD enhances access process for veterans and caregivers

The Department of Defense (DoD), in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has introduced an improved process for installation access for eligible veterans and caregivers.


U.S. hosts OneBeat alumni for creative economy residency

The U.S. Department of State recently hosted the OneBeat Institute's 'Resilient Futures' residency as part of its Global Music Diplomacy Initiative.


EPA issues draft permit for Southcoast Wind LLC offshore project

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a draft Clean Air Act Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) air quality permit for Southcoast Wind LLC, a new offshore wind farm project.


Ohio man sentenced for operating darknet cryptocurrency mixer Helix

An Ohio resident, Larry Dean Harmon, has been sentenced to three years in prison for operating Helix, a darknet cryptocurrency mixer.


Biden-Harris administration invests billions in Arizona semiconductor facilities

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in semiconductor manufacturing, awarding TSMC Arizona Corporation up to $6.6 billion under the CHIPS Incentives Program.


Rail industry’s sluggish transition to new broadband frequency raising concerns

U.S. rail carriers were granted a new wireless broadband frequency by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) four years ago, but concerns are growing that a transition to the new network is not being robustly pursued.


CBP seizes over three hundred pounds of UK-bound marijuana

Within days of intercepting 170 pounds of marijuana destined for the United Kingdom, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have seized an additional 343 pounds at a shipping facility in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.


Chainalysis CRO: 'The rules [for crypto] are not the same everywhere'

Bas Lemmens, chief revenue officer at Chainalysis, said that crypto regulatory frameworks vary across regions, requiring companies and users to "comply" with local rules, which can be "complex."


Chainalysis CRO: 'The rules [for crypto] are not the same everywhere'

Bas Lemmens, Chief Revenue Officer at Chainalysis, addressed the complexities of crypto regulatory frameworks during his talk at Binance Blockchain Week.


MANTRA CLO: Inconsistent U.S. regulations cause a 'not a very good situation' for 'blockchain' businesses

Stephen Peepels, chief legal officer at MANTRA, expressed concerns about the inconsistent state regulations in the United States, which he said create a challenging environment for blockchain businesses.