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CBP proposes new rules for tracking low-value imports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at enhancing enforcement measures for low-value shipments, also known as de minimis shipments.


Phoenix man receives prison sentence for sending drugs to inmates

Julius Darnell Dixon, a 54-year-old resident of Phoenix, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison.


EPA completes review of Woodstock Superfund site cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its comprehensive review of the cleanup efforts at the Linemaster Switch Corp. Superfund site in Woodstock, Connecticut.


Auburn man receives prison sentence for drug trafficking

An Auburn resident has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for distributing cocaine base.


Biden announces approval of student debt cancellation for over 5 million Americans

Today, President Joe Biden announced that his administration is approving student loan relief for over 150,000 borrowers.


Biden-Harris Administration releases new rule on artificial intelligence diffusion

The Biden-Harris Administration has introduced an Interim Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion, aimed at bolstering U.S. national security and economic strength in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence.


Missouri man receives 30-year sentence for recording sex acts with minor

A Missouri man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for recording himself engaging in sexual acts with a minor. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey delivered the sentence on Tuesday.


Slidell chiropractor pleads guilty to healthcare fraud involving COVID-19 test kits

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Dennis Michael Peyroux, a 57-year-old chiropractor from Slidell, Louisiana, has pled guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud.


Open source AI fosters innovation in healthcare through enhanced data security

Open source AI models, such as Llama, are increasingly being utilized in the healthcare sector.


Blinken to discuss Middle East issues at Atlantic Council event

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is scheduled to deliver remarks on the Middle East at the Atlantic Council.


IPEC releases annual intellectual property report for fiscal year 2024

The Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) has released its Annual Intellectual Property Report to Congress.


Erie man sentenced for distribution of child sexual abuse material

A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing and attempting to distribute child sexual abuse material.


EPA completes review of six Vermont Superfund sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its mandated "five-year reviews" of six Superfund sites in Vermont.


U.S.-Nigeria Technology Dialogue focuses on cooperation in tech sectors

Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell led the first U.S.-Nigeria Technology Dialogue in Washington, D.C. on January 10.


Think tank criticizes US export control framework for AI diffusion

The Biden administration's Bureau of Industry and Security has released an Interim Final Rule (IFR) establishing an "Export Control Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Diffusion."


Edinburg doctor and son plead guilty in prescription kickback scheme

A physician from Edinburg, Texas, and his son have admitted to participating in a scheme involving kickbacks for prescription referrals. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced that 75-year-old Dr. Tajul Shams Chowdhury and his 43-year-old son,...


Two men face charges following armed robbery involving postal service worker

A man has been charged in federal court for robbing a United States Postal Service carrier at gunpoint in a Chicago suburb.


HOPE Family Drug Summit set for January 15 at University of Charleston

United States Attorney Will Thompson has announced the HOPE Family Drug Summit, scheduled for January 15, 2025, at the University of Charleston.


TechNet questions Biden Administration's AI diffusion rule impact

TechNet, a national network of innovation economy leaders, has expressed concerns regarding the Biden Administration's newly announced interim final rule on artificial intelligence diffusion.


ITIF urges reform for BEAD program's fiber focus

The federal government's program aimed at expanding high-speed internet access in underserved areas is facing challenges due to its focus on fiber-optic cable, according to a report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF).