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Justice Department and OSHA caution companies over NDAs deterring antitrust crime reports

The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have jointly stated that non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) which deter individuals from reporting antitrust crimes...


EPA releases draft risk assessment on PFAS chemicals in sewage sludge

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a draft risk assessment examining the potential human health risks associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in biosolids, commonly referred to as sewage sludge.


US, Japan, South Korea warn of North Korean cryptocurrency thefts

The United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea have issued a joint statement warning the blockchain technology industry about ongoing cyber threats from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).


Boston man receives prison sentence for firearm offenses

A Boston man has been sentenced for his involvement in a firearm trafficking and straw purchasing conspiracy.


Chicago man pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution charge

Edmund Omar Johnson, known by the aliases "Chicago" and "Polo," has entered a guilty plea for distributing methamphetamine.


FTC prohibits sale of sensitive location data by Gravy Analytics

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order that prevents Gravy Analytics and its subsidiary, Venntel, from unlawfully tracking and selling sensitive location data.


FTC announces virtual open commission meeting set for January 14

Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.


Microsoft and Pearson partner for global expansion of ai-powered learning solutions

Microsoft and Pearson have announced a strategic partnership to address the challenge of skilling in the AI era.


Rochester man sentenced to 16 years for fentanyl distribution

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Walter H. Bennett, a 34-year-old resident of Rochester, New York, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.


MS-13 leader pleads guilty to seven murders and multiple violent crimes

In a federal court session held in Central Islip, Jairo Saenz, also known as "Funny," admitted to multiple criminal activities.


Boulder man sentenced for transporting minor across state lines

James Wendell Dean, a 54-year-old resident of Boulder, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison.


Idaho men sentenced for federal sex crimes involving minors

U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit has announced the sentencing of two Idaho men for sex crimes involving minors.


Local rapper convicted for illegal firearm possession after police chase

A federal jury has found Shreveport rapper Keynon Frazier, known as "Green Eyez," guilty of illegal possession of firearms.


Gang member Marvin Pippins sentenced to life imprisonment for retaliatory murder

Marvin Pippins, known as "Mukk," was sentenced to life in prison by United States District Judge Pamela K. Chen in Brooklyn federal court for the murder of a rival gang member.


Meta faces backlash over new content moderation policy

Members of Meta's Civil Rights Advisory Group have voiced serious concerns regarding recent changes to the company's content moderation policies.


Box Elder man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse on Rocky Boy's Reservation

A Box Elder resident has admitted to charges of sexually abusing a child on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, according to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich.


CBP arrests previously deported Honduran with past child sex crime conviction

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry's railroad bridge have apprehended a Honduran citizen who had previously been removed from the United States.


Conehatta man sentenced for sexual abuse on Choctaw Indian Reservation

A Conehatta man has been sentenced to over 24 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a minor on the Choctaw Indian Reservation.


Treasury report highlights U.S. economic recovery under Biden administration

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Economic Policy has released an analysis that underscores the significant recovery of the United States economy from the pandemic recession.


Three guilty in scheme defrauding automobile auction over $2 million

On Monday, March 31, 2025, Brian Baker, a 53-year-old from Mount Juliet, Tennessee, admitted to charges of wire fraud and money laundering.