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Customs intercepts shipment with dead bats and birds at Louisville port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Specialists at the Louisville Port of Entry intercepted a shipment containing 41 dead bats and 41 dead birds.


Blinken discusses global conflicts with French foreign minister

Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in a conversation with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot on November 7, 2024.


Weekend Interview: Grant Newsham Says America Needs to Wake-Up to China’s Growing Threat

Grant Newsham, a retired U.S. Marine Colonel with extensive experience in Asia, is sounding an alarm on China’s growing influence and aggression. He is the former U.S. Marine Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and the first U.S. Marine liaison officer to Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force.


CSIS expert: TikTok is ‘only the first among many Chinese-backed apps that require closer scrutiny’

Diane Rinaldo, a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), has raised concerns about the Chinese-backed app Temu, suggesting it poses a threat to the United States.


U.S. expands sanctions targeting Republika Srpska corruption network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against an individual and an entity linked to a corrupt network in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).


FTC charges Sitejabber with misleading consumers through inflated review practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Sitejabber, an AI-enabled consumer review platform, accusing the company of misleading consumers.


Former firefighter sentenced for child pornography offenses

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Brett Marrapese, a 32-year-old former firefighter from Irondequoit, New York, has been sentenced to 210 months in prison.


Mine safety conference set for Nov 12-15 at National Mine Health Academy

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will host its annual Training Resources Applied to Mining (TRAM) conference in Beaver, West Virginia, from November 12 to 15.


ITIF urges Trump administration to prioritize digital economy post-re-election

Following the re-election of former President Trump in 2024, Daniel Castro, Vice President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), released a statement highlighting the economic priorities for the new administration.


ITI responds to 2024 U.S. presidential election results

Today, the global tech trade association ITI issued a statement in response to the results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.


Consumer Technology Association comments on Trump's election win

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has released a statement following the results of the 2024 United States presidential election.


Republicans gain ground in New York elections; key races remain undecided

The recent election in New York brought some unexpected outcomes, particularly regarding Republican gains near New York City.


AIA congratulates Trump, emphasizes continued aerospace partnership

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has extended congratulations to President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance following the 2024 election.


US imposes sanctions on Milorad Dodik's network for corruption

The United States has announced the imposition of sanctions on an entity and an individual associated with Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik's patronage network.


Massachusetts legislature sees little change despite retirements

Despite the retirement of 21 incumbent state lawmakers, the composition of the Massachusetts House and Senate remains largely unchanged following the recent election.


TechNet CEO congratulates Trump on election win

Linda Moore, President and CEO of TechNet, has issued a statement following the election of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States.


New York resident charged with attempting material support for ISIS

A New York man has been charged with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).


NFIB campaigns against looming tax hike for small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is actively working to prevent a significant tax increase on small businesses by advocating for the permanence of the 20% Small Business Deduction.


National Restaurant Association comments on election outcomes

The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement regarding the 2024 national election results and a Massachusetts ballot measure related to the tip credit.


Crystal Lake contractor fined $287K by OSHA for repeated safety violations

Federal inspectors have issued citations to 595 Construction LLC, a contractor based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, for eight safety violations.