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Study links texting shorthand with perceptions of insincerity

If you want to seem sincere and receive more responses to your texts, spell out words instead of abbreviating them, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.


Binational emergency preparedness event held in Brownsville by U.S.-Mexico Border Program

The U.S.-Mexico Border 2025 Program organized a two-day binational event in Brownsville, Texas, on November 13-14, 2024.


Jamestown couple faces federal indictment over multiple drug charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Jensen Vazquez, 38, and Kylah Seiberg, 29, both from Jamestown, New York, on multiple drug-related charges.


ITIF criticizes EU fine on Meta amid US tech tensions

Following the European Commission's decision to impose a €797 million fine on Meta for alleged anticompetitive practices, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has expressed its concerns.


National Farmers Union urges Trump administration focus on rural America

As the United States prepares for a new administration, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has communicated its priorities to President-elect Trump.


EPA discusses progress at Fairmont Brine Site in community meeting

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Region hosted a community meeting in Fairmont, West Virginia, to discuss the ongoing emergency response at the Fairmont Brine Site.


Advisory committee holds first meeting on responsible business conduct

The Advisory Committee on Responsible Business Conduct held its inaugural meeting today.


Montgomery man receives 20-year sentence for selling fatal fentanyl pills

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for selling fentanyl pills that resulted in another man's death.


EPA otorga $1.8 millones a Puerto Rico para mejoras ambientales portuarias

La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA) ha anunciado una asignación de $1.8 millones a la Autoridad de los Puertos de Puerto Rico.


Department releases annual report on unidentified anomalous phenomena

The Department of Defense, in collaboration with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, has delivered its annual report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) to Congress.


U.S. government employee faces charges for transmitting classified information

A U.S. government employee stationed overseas has been charged with unlawfully transmitting two highly sensitive classified documents.


Department of Defense releases annual report on military suicides

The Department of Defense (DoD) has released its Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for the calendar year 2023.


Justice Department finds constitutional violations at Fulton County Jail

The U.S. Department of Justice has completed an investigation into the conditions at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia, revealing significant violations of constitutional and federal laws.


Defense Secretary announces nominations for new rear admirals

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has nominated several Navy captains for promotion to the rank of rear admiral (lower half).


CDT joins groups supporting competition in live sports video streaming

CDT has aligned with several organizations to support a legal effort in the Second Circuit Court.



DoD finalizes first phase with nine awards under DBIMP initiative

The Department of Defense (DoD) has finalized the first phase of its Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP), announcing nine additional awards to bioindustrial firms.


CES announces record number of honorees for innovation awards

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced the honorees for the CES Innovation Awards 2025.


Blinken and Cho discuss U.S.-ROK alliance amid DPRK-Russia ties

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul on the sidelines of the APEC summit, as reported by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


Blinken congratulates Botswana's president on historic 2024 elections

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko to extend his congratulations on the nation's historic 2024 elections.