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Former Great Falls woman sentenced for injuring passenger in reservation crash

A former resident of Great Falls has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for a crash on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in December 2021 that left a juvenile passenger seriously injured.


OPINION: The unyielding spirit of Ukraine’s entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs in Ukraine, it is not uncommon to face setbacks, obstacles, and opposition. Some stand tall in the face of adversity, demonstrating resilience and contributing to the nation’s growth.


Facebook limits storage of Live Videos to 30 days

Facebook is updating its live video storage policy, affecting how long videos remain accessible on the platform.


CCIA provides feedback on UN initiatives for AI collaboration

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has provided input on the proposed United Nations Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Policy Dialogue on AI.


Man receives decade-long sentence for shooting at state patrol officer

Montrez Ballard has been sentenced to ten years in prison for firing a machine gun at a Georgia State Patrol officer.


EPA provides $110M loan for Utah's drought-prone region

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $110 million loan under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District in northern Utah.


FTC appoints new deputy directors for competition and consumer protection

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has announced new appointments within the agency's leadership.


Denton woman receives lengthy sentence for role in fatal fentanyl overdose

A woman from Denton, Texas, has been sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison for her involvement in a fatal fentanyl overdose case.


Information Technology Foundation criticizes endorsement of 2023 merger guidelines

Following the release of memoranda by the acting leadership of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which state that the 2023 Merger Guidelines remain agency policy, the Information Technology and Innovation...


Former Guatemalan congressman sentenced for drug trafficking

A former Guatemalan congressman has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his involvement in an international drug trafficking conspiracy.


Marquette Heights man sentenced for possession of stolen firearm and explosives

A Marquette Heights resident, Dalton Lee Mattus, 35, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Guatemalan man pleads guilty to transporting undocumented alien in Florida

Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced that Fredi Herrera-Sontay, a 42-year-old Guatemalan citizen, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal transportation of an undocumented alien within the United States.


Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry after previous removal

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Raudel Miranda-Martinez, 44, has pled guilty to reentry of a previously removed alien, in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326.


EPA administrator urges staff return amid low office attendance

On February 18, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin released a video message on social media encouraging staff to return to full-time office work.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to firearm possession as convicted felon

Jarrod Carter, a 29-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pled guilty to charges of being a felon in possession of firearms.


Secretary Rollins discusses agriculture policy during Kansas-Missouri visit

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently visited Kansas and Missouri, engaging with farmers, ranchers, and the agricultural community to discuss industry challenges and opportunities.


President issues order for tighter control over independent regulatory agencies

The President has issued a new executive order aimed at ensuring greater accountability of federal agencies to the executive branch.


CBP reports significant decrease in illegal crossings during January

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released its operational statistics for January 2025, highlighting significant developments in border security and enforcement activities.


Mexican national receives two-year sentence for illegal reentry into the U.S

U.S. District Judge Richard A. Lazzara has sentenced Elias Garcia-Cervantes, a 37-year-old Mexican national, to 24 months in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.


EU urged to address inconsistent anti-piracy measures impacting online services

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) is calling on the European Commission to tackle concerns over anti-piracy measures that are inconsistently applied across the European Union.