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McKinsey & Company agrees to pay over $120M amid bribery probe

McKinsey & Company Africa has agreed to pay over $120 million following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) into a bribery scheme involving South African government officials.


Texas man pleads guilty in rideshare driver's armed kidnapping

On December 3, Miguel Alejandro Pastran Hernandez, 24, entered a guilty plea for the armed kidnapping of a rideshare driver.


Small businesses face rising labor costs and hiring challenges

NFIB's latest jobs report indicates a rise in labor costs for small businesses in November.


Las Vegas CEO sentenced over investment fraud involving millions

A Nevada man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay $6.1 million in restitution for his involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme.


Boston man pleads guilty to child exploitation offenses

A Boston man has admitted guilt in federal court to charges related to child exploitation.


Chesapeake man pleads guilty to wire fraud involving over $100K in personal expenses

A Chesapeake man has admitted to wire fraud after misusing a company credit card for personal expenses exceeding $100,000.


Department of Labor expands disability employment initiatives across 13 states

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that 13 states and the District of Columbia will join its National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) initiative as "core states" for fiscal year 2025.


OSHA cites Mitchell Industrial Tire after fatal forklift accident

A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has concluded that inadequate safety training and improper storage practices were key factors in a fatal accident involving a forklift operator at a tire distribution facility in Elm Mott, Texas.


U.S. Attorney on CJNG cartel: ‘Brutal reign is bankrolled by American drug proceeds flowing back to cartel leaders’

U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley Jr. said that the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is "bankrolled by American drug proceeds flowing back to cartel leaders."


Fort Myers man sentenced to over five years for fentanyl distribution

A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to five years and five months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


1789 Capital Founder: Judge’s blockage of Musk’s Tesla pay package shows ‘why CBDCs are a non-starter’

The co-founder of 1789 Capital said a Delaware judge’s blockage of Elon Musk’s Tesla pay package shows ‘why Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are a non-starter.”


Ex-SEC commissioner Paul Atkins considered as potential successor for SEC chair

Speculation has emerged regarding former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Paul Atkins potentially succeeding Gary Gensler as SEC Chair.


Convicted felon pleads guilty to possessing ammunition in Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida – Bryan Jermaine Davis, a 37-year-old resident of Jacksonville, has entered a guilty plea for possessing ammunition as a convicted felon.


Blinken praises US-Malta relations during meeting with PM Abela

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela, highlighting the strong relationship between Malta and the United States.


Biden-Harris Administration allocates funds for wildfire response vehicle conversions

The Department of the Interior has announced that over $20 million is now available to strengthen local governments' wildfire response efforts.


Hampton man receives over 26-year sentence for drug operation

A Hampton man has been sentenced to 26 years and 10 months in prison for drug conspiracy and firearm possession related to drug trafficking.


Instagram introduces new interactive features for broadcast channels

Broadcast channels on Instagram are a popular tool for creators to engage with their communities, with over 1.5 billion messages exchanged monthly.


Lexington man sentenced to over 13 years for distributing child pornography

A Lexington resident, James Allen Brown, 26, received a prison sentence of 165 months for distributing child pornography.


House passes bill targeting CCP trade crimes

The House of Representatives has passed the Protecting American Industry from International Trade Crimes Act, introduced by Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) with support from Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL).


Treasury targets TGR Group for aiding Russian elites in sanction evasion

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on five individuals and four entities associated with the TGR Group, an international network accused of facilitating sanctions evasion for Russian elites.