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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.


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

Stephen Peepels, chief legal officer at MANTRA, addressed the challenges faced by blockchain businesses in the United States due to inconsistent state regulations.


Accenture teams up with Microsoft to drive AI transformation through new copilot practice

In a joint effort to address the growing demand for AI transformation, Accenture and Avanade, along with Microsoft, have announced the launch of a new copilot business transformation practice.


Challenges in ensuring effective remedies for AI-related harms in Europe

The European Charter of Fundamental Rights emphasizes the right to an effective remedy, which is crucial for ensuring that any violation of rights in the EU is addressed.


All six convicted in deadly Puerto Rico restaurant robbery receive prison sentences

The final two defendants involved in the robbery of El Hipopótamo Restaurant, which led to the death of 15-year-old Jesús Francisco Pérez, were sentenced by United States District Court Judge Pedro A. Delgado-Hernández.


Anderson man sentenced to over 20 years for drug trafficking and gun crimes

Kennley Johnson, a 43-year-old resident of Anderson, has been sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison.


DHS unveils guidelines for safe deployment of artificial intelligence in vital infrastructures

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a new set of recommendations titled the "Roles and Responsibilities Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Critical Infrastructure."


Biden-Harris administration reports progress on tackling nationwide PFAS contamination

The Biden-Harris Administration has made significant strides in addressing the issue of PFAS contamination across the United States.


Blinken meets with Japanese foreign minister at APEC

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi during the APEC meeting.


CBP advances efforts in post-quantum cryptography for national security

The Office of Information and Technology (OIT) within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is addressing the challenges posed by quantum computing to national security.