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Small business optimism rises despite ongoing challenges

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a rise of 2.2 points in October, reaching 93.7.


Treasury sanctions Sudanese commander over human rights abuses

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Abdel Rahman Joma’a Barakallah for his role in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a group implicated in violence against civilians in Sudan since...


Utah businessmen face charges for alleged multimillion-dollar investor fraud

A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted two businessmen from Utah on multiple financial charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.


EPA announces final rule on reducing methane emissions

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.


Netflix viewership rankings highlight popular shows across genres

Fans are gearing up for the highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on November 15, with the documentary "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" making its debut at number four on the English TV List, garnering 4.4 million views.


California man receives lengthy sentence for soliciting child pornography

A California man has been sentenced to 240 months in prison for receiving child pornography.


Survey shows increasing consumer adoption and optimism towards generative artificial intelligence

For many individuals, interacting with Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a routine part of life.


Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged illegal prescription practices

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walgreen Co., and several subsidiaries, alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and False Claims Act (FCA).


SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz set for keynote discussion at CES 2025

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that Jennifer Witz, CEO of SiriusXM, will be delivering a keynote address at CES 2025.


AMA addresses physician shortages and education challenges with new policies

The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted several new policies to address ongoing challenges in medical education, particularly focusing on rural healthcare access, continuing medical education (CME) reporting, and fair compensation for...


Heritage Foundation claims State Department's DEIA policies may favor female promotions

Today, The Heritage Foundation released a report titled "Is the State Department Using 'DEIA' to Discriminate Against Men?"


Small business optimism rises despite ongoing challenges

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw an increase of 2.2 points in October, reaching 93.7.


NFIB-backed candidates achieve high success rate in Tennessee elections

Small businesses in Tennessee experienced a favorable outcome in the recent general election.


Multi-agency operation results in over 1,000 arrests related to fentanyl trafficking

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the results of Operation FREE, a multi-agency effort aimed at combating fentanyl trafficking.


Record low veteran homelessness reported; declines by over seven percent since last year

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness have announced a significant decrease in veteran homelessness based on the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.


Former athletic club comptroller sentenced for $1 million fraud

On November 7, 2024, Chief Judge Raúl Arias Marxuach of the United States District Court sentenced Zuleika Molina-Orozco to 37 months in prison.


EPA settles with Denali Water Solutions over biosolid violations

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Denali Water Solutions, LLC, based in Russellville, Arkansas, for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.


Federal Bureau officer faces charges for alleged civil rights violations

A lieutenant from the Federal Bureau of Prisons at U.S. Penitentiary McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for civil rights violations.


FTC schedules oral argument on Facebook case

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to hear oral arguments in the case concerning Facebook, Inc., identified as Docket No.


AMA adopts new policies on social media safety, mpox prevention, rural cancer care

The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted several new public health policies aimed at improving the nation's health.