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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).


Stilwell resident pleads guilty to firearm possession charge

Robey Lee Butler, a resident of Stilwell, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen firearm.


Indiana auto parts distributor fined $7.4M for selling emissions defeat devices

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Meyer Distributing, Inc., an Indiana-based automotive parts distributor.


FTC sues wellness firm over deceptive advertising practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal action against Evoke Wellness, LLC and Evoke Health Care Management, along with their executives Jonathan Mosley and James Hull.


Justice Department files suit against nurse practitioner over illegal opioid prescription sales

The United States government has initiated a civil lawsuit against nurse practitioner Joan Rubinger, based in Stockton, for allegedly orchestrating a nationwide scheme to sell illegal opioid prescriptions in exchange for cash.


Browning woman pleads guilty to assault on Blackfeet Indian Reservation

GREAT FALLS — A Browning woman has pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.


EPA funds 24 small businesses with $2.4 million for environmental tech development

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $2.4 million in funding for 24 small businesses to support the development of environmental technologies.


Florida man sentenced for attempting to engage in sex with minor

Glenn Raymond Breeden, a 56-year-old resident of Orlando, Florida, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison and will face a lifetime of supervised release.