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Lyons resident charged for alleged vandalism at Loveland Tesla dealership

Lucy Grace Nelson, also known as Justin Thomas Nelson, a 42-year-old resident of Lyons, Colorado, has been charged with one count of malicious destruction of property.


United States congratulates Lebanon on new government's vote of confidence

The United States has extended its congratulations to the people of Lebanon following the successful vote of confidence for the new government on February 26.


Florida woman sentenced for defrauding housing agency and SBA

A Florida woman, Alihea Jones, was sentenced in a federal court in Boston for defrauding a Massachusetts housing agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).


Mount Vernon native receives prison sentence for orchestrating COVID-19 fraud scheme

Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Jacob Carter has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.


Ohio man receives six-year prison term for federal drug crime

Terric Zaire Williams, a 25-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to six years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Harlan woman sentenced for role in fatal fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

A Harlan, Kentucky woman, Leslie Brock, 59, has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison for her involvement in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy that resulted in a fatal overdose. U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom handed down the 250-month...


Qualcomm partners with IBM to expand generative AI from edge to cloud

Ahead of the Mobile World Congress 2025, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and IBM have announced an expanded collaboration aimed at enhancing enterprise-grade generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions across edge and cloud devices.


DOGE announces major software license waste through Department of Labor audit

DOGE announced that an audit at the Department of Labor uncovered a misallocation of software licenses, including hundreds of unused Microsoft 365, VSCode, and Photoshop licenses.


Coinbase announces SEC staff agreement to dismiss enforcement case

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff has agreed in principle to dismiss its enforcement case against Coinbase, pending Commissioner approval.


EPA Administrator: 'I canceled 21 wasteful DEI and Environmental Justice grants,' saving $67M with DOGE's help

Lee Zeldin, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced the cancellation of 21 grants related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental Justice.


Elon Musk: All federal employees must respond to email 'requesting to understand what they got done last week'

Elon Musk announced that all federal employees must respond to an email requesting them to list five accomplishments from the previous week.


DOGE announces cancellation of $800M in international programs, including ESG investments and media inclusion initiatives

DOGE has announced the cancellation of planned expenditures totaling over $800 million for international programs.


MS-13 gang member arrested after alleged murder near Colony Ridge

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, has arrested a six-time deported MS-13 gang member from El Salvador.


Former postal worker sentenced to nine years for drug trafficking

Willie Shanderek Shavon Woodard, a former employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Monroe, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Three charged with firearms conspiracy involving drugs in Laredo

A federal grand jury has issued a 14-count indictment against three individuals on charges related to firearms, drug trafficking, and immigration offenses.


USDA announces $75 million plan to reduce wildfire risk

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a new public-private partnership aimed at reducing wildfire risk through a $75 million Stewardship Agreement.


U.S. officials urge Thailand against deporting Uyghur refugees amid human rights concerns

Today, Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party expressed concern over reports that Thai authorities plan to...


Florida man pleads guilty to illegal possession of firearms in Rhode Island

A Florida man, Joshua Pavao, who often stayed in Coventry, Rhode Island, admitted to possessing illegal firearms.


Impact assessment: Making Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent

The potential permanent extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions, set to expire in 2026, could have significant economic, revenue, and distributional impacts according to an analysis by the Tax Foundation.


Decades-long fugitive arrested for fraudulently assuming deceased man's identity

A man who evaded authorities for over 40 years has been apprehended in New Mexico.