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Shelby County man sentenced for theft of veterans' disability benefits

A Shelbyville resident, Jeremy Wayne Harrell, 43, has been sentenced to six months in prison for theft of government benefits.


Micron receives $6B from Commerce Department for DRAM projects

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce to Micron Technology, amounting to up to $6.165 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program.


Nevada man sentenced for illegal waste dumping; faces fines and prison time

A Nevada man has been sentenced for illegal waste disposal into a city's wastewater system and providing false information to investigators.


Small business optimism rises sharply post-election

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, a key measure of the health of small businesses in the United States, has seen a significant rise.


St. Croix man pleads guilty to coercing minor; faces up to life imprisonment

United States Attorney Delia L. Smith has announced that Juan Bermudez, a 66-year-old resident of St. Croix, has pleaded guilty to charges of coercion and enticement as well as possession of child pornography.


Survey finds most U.S. adults plan to avoid politics this holiday season

Most U.S. adults are planning to steer clear of political discussions during the holiday season, according to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA).


Online Safety for Teens Sparks Policy Debate as Government and Industry Step In

Efforts to improve online safety for children and teens are intensifying, with lawmakers, government agencies, and tech companies proposing measures to address online risks. While Congress considers the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), other initiatives, such as the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) partnership with Snap Inc., are being promoted as alternative approaches.


Ohio man sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material

An Ohio man, Andrew Ladich-McGrew, has been sentenced to six years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.


U.S. honors global anti-corruption champions on International Anti-Corruption Day

Corruption poses a significant threat to democratic governance, eroding trust in government and hindering development.


Key West man receives prison sentence for resisting Coast Guard near South Beach

Jeremie Calo, a resident of Key West, Florida, has been sentenced to federal prison following an incident in which he resisted and evaded U.S. Coast Guard rescue attempts near South Beach.


Netflix announces 'Alpha Males' Season 3 release date

Netflix has announced the premiere date for the third season of "Alpha Males," a comedy series created by the Caballero brothers.


Grants awarded for Long Island Sound environmental improvement projects

Federal and state environmental agencies, alongside officials from New England and New York, have announced the awarding of 31 grants totaling over $12 million.


Labor Department schedules ERISA Advisory Council meeting for December

The U.S. Department of Labor is set to conduct its final 2024 meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans, known as the ERISA Advisory Council, on December 12-13.


Cleveland bakeware company fined $182K after two workers suffer amputations

U.S. Department of Labor inspectors have found that G&S Metal Products Co., a Cleveland-based bakeware manufacturer, failed to prevent two separate incidents resulting in worker amputations due to unguarded machinery.


Philadelphia home care agency ordered to pay $414K for unpaid overtime

The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment against QualiT Healthcare LLC, a home healthcare agency based in Chester, Pennsylvania, and its owner, Teajan Kamara.


Assistant Secretary Pyatt leads U.S.-Japan Energy Security Dialogue in Tokyo

Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt is set to lead a delegation to Tokyo, Japan from December 11-13 for the third annual U.S.–Japan Energy Security Dialogue.


Windsor company sentenced for tampering with truck emissions controls

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announced that Elite Diesel Service Inc. and its owner, Troy Lake Sr., have been sentenced for conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act.


Former Rensselaer County elections official sentenced for identity theft

Jason Schofield, a former Elections Commissioner for Rensselaer County, New York, has been sentenced to one year of probation.


U.S. State Department updates Exchange Visitor Skills List after 15 years

The U.S. Department of State has announced updates to the Exchange Visitor Skills List, a compilation of specialized knowledge and skills necessary for the development of certain foreign countries.


Boston man sentenced for fraudulent acquisition of COVID relief funds

A Boston man has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).