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Webinar to address scams targeting military consumers

Every year, military servicemembers, veterans, and their families report significant financial losses due to fraud and scams.

Rubio discusses Congo relations, condemns Goma assault in call with Tshisekedi

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a phone call with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi to discuss bilateral relations and explore ways to strengthen ties.

Missouri man pleads guilty to transporting minor for prostitution

A Missouri man has admitted to transporting a minor across state lines for prostitution.

EPA reaches agreement with Springfield on coal ash compliance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an agreement with the city of Springfield, Illinois, to ensure compliance with coal combustion residual (CCR) regulations at the City Water, Light and Power coal-fired power plant.

Chief engineer sentenced for ship pollution law violations

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Fei Wang, age 38, pled guilty to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and obstructing proceedings.

Memphis men receive federal sentences for possession of machineguns

Jermaine Brown, 19, and Alvin McGee, 23, both residents of Memphis, have been sentenced to federal prison for possessing machineguns.

Webinar to address scams targeting military consumers

Every year, military servicemembers, veterans, and their families report significant financial losses due to fraud and scams.

Rubio discusses regional issues with Dominican Republic's Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez of the Dominican Republic to reinforce the partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic.

Two plead guilty in Charleston methamphetamine trafficking case

Today in Charleston, West Virginia, two individuals entered guilty pleas related to their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking organization.

Richmond Heights hotel manager sentenced for financial fraud

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey has sentenced Angelique Patterson, a former assistant general manager of a hotel in Richmond Heights, Missouri, to 39 months in prison for multiple fraud offenses.

Baltimore man charged with child exploitation; faces up to 30 years if convicted

A Baltimore man has been charged with sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of child sexual abuse material, according to a federal criminal complaint filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland.

Meta enhances personalization for AI assistant across platforms

Meta AI is progressing towards becoming a highly personalized assistant, focusing on features that tailor information and recommendations to individual users.

Coast Guard seizes cocaine off Puerto Rico's coast; four arrested

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) alongside the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a vessel smuggling cocaine off the northern coast of Puerto Rico on January 22, 2025.

Fort Pierce man receives 20-year sentence for producing child sexual abuse material

On January 23, U.S. District Judge Robin L. Rosenberg sentenced Blaine Korbin Hulten to 20 years in prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, for the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Cocaine smuggling thwarted off Puerto Rico's coast; four suspects arrested

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and the U.S. Coast Guard have successfully intercepted a vessel smuggling 282 pounds of cocaine off the northern coast of Puerto Rico.

Indiana man sentenced to 25 years for child exploitation offenses

An Indiana man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses.

Maryland man sentenced for identity theft and bank fraud conspiracy

U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin has sentenced Victor Ojo, a 30-year-old resident of Belcamp, Maryland, to six years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.

China Expert: 'Bilateral dialogues worse than useless,' while CCP grows 'wealthier and stronger'

Michael Sobolik, a Senior Fellow on Foreign Policy at the Hudson Institute, has criticized the bilateral discussions between the United States and China regarding China's non-market practices.

CEO of RIMS: 'Nuclear verdicts create higher costs, driving up premiums in the insurance markets'

Gary LaBranche, CEO of the Risk Management Society (RIMS), said that nuclear verdicts are increasingly driving up insurance premiums and impacting market dynamics during an episode of the RIMScast podcast on January 14.

U.S. Army soldier charged with federal sex crimes involving a minor

A U.S. Army soldier, Victor Barnett Lane, has been charged with multiple federal sex crimes involving a minor.

Defendants sentenced for options trading scheme involving false company rumors

Milan Patel has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in a market manipulation scheme involving false rumors about publicly traded companies.

Apple opens new retail location in downtown Miami

Apple's latest retail location in Miami officially opened its doors on January 24, 2025.

Florida woman pleads guilty to deadly human smuggling plot

Yaquelin Dominguez-Nieves, a 26-year-old resident of Sebring, Florida, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a human smuggling conspiracy that resulted in the deaths of 16 migrants.

ITIF urges US to consider digital dollar despite CBDC ban

In light of President Trump's executive order banning Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has released a statement urging the United States to evaluate the potential for a digital...

Kapolei woman faces charges over alleged pandemic aid fraud scheme

A Kapolei woman, Phoebe Trinh, also known as Phuong Trinh Ngoc Vo, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to fraudulent claims for unemployment insurance and pandemic unemployment assistance.