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State Department releases FY 2024 demographic data on workforce diversity
The U.S. Department of State has released its Fiscal Year 2024 demographic data through an interactive dashboard that features the Demographic Baseline Report (DBR).
FTC issues $960K refunds over 'The Sales Mentor' income scheme
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $960,000 in refunds to consumers who were misled by a job scheme known as "The Sales Mentor."
Casper man sentenced to prison for firearm possession and drug distribution
Brian Neil Wiggins, a 50-year-old resident of Casper, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Chicago CBP seizes over 1,500 Glock switches in 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago seized 473 shipments containing a total of 1,507 weapon-modifying devices throughout 2024.
US-Thailand sign new civil nuclear cooperation agreement
On January 14, the United States and Thailand signed an Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, known as the "123 Agreement," in Bangkok.
Chinese firm admits guilt in stealing tech from Motorola Solutions
A Chinese telecommunications company, Hytera Communications Corp. Ltd., has confessed in a federal court in Chicago to conspiring to steal technology from Motorola Solutions, Inc., an Illinois-based company.
Father-daughter duo fined $166K by US Labor Department over H-2A violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has penalized a father and daughter from Snow Hill, North Carolina, with $166,000 in fines for extensive violations of federal regulations under the H-2A program.
Pharr man sentenced for kidnapping after luring victim into Mexico
A Pharr man, Sixto Gonzalez Jr., 27, has been sentenced to federal prison for hostage-taking.
St. Louis man receives over four decades sentence for child exploitation
U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark has sentenced Tracy Jenkins, a 59-year-old man from St. Louis, to 42 and one-half years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material involving at least eight victims.
Soap maker faces penalties after hazardous chemical release
A soap and detergent manufacturer in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, is facing $161,310 in federal penalties following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor into a chemical gas release incident.
CBP reports decline in border apprehensions and rise in migrant removals
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released its operational statistics for December 2024, highlighting significant developments in border security and enforcement.
FTC reports significant price markups by major pharmacy benefit managers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released a second interim staff report scrutinizing the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the prescription drug industry.
AI industry introduces new global transparency template
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has launched a new global template aimed at enhancing transparency in the development of general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI) models.
Labor Department penalizes farm contractors for H-2A rule breaches
The U.S. Department of Labor has taken action against a father and daughter from Snow Hill, North Carolina, by barring them for three years from participating in a federal program due to violations of federal regulations.
AWS opens new infrastructure region in Mexico
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the opening of its AWS Mexico (Central) Region, expanding its infrastructure to provide more options for running applications and storing data in Mexico.
Man sentenced for orchestrating $1.5 million mortgage fraud scheme
A man from Schererville, Indiana, has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for orchestrating a mortgage fraud scheme in Chicago.
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...
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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President of Taxpayers Protection Alliance: Mass tort litigation 'drains capital that could be put to more productive use in the private sector'
David Williams, president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA), said that mass tort litigation "drains capital" that could be used for "economic growth, business expansion, and job creation."
FTC proposes new rules targeting deceptive earning claims in MLM industry
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced its intention to gather public feedback on proposed changes to the Business Opportunity Rule and a new Earnings Claim Rule.
EPA Region 7 invites public to virtual environmental justice stakeholder meeting
EPA Region 7 is organizing a virtual Community Stakeholder Meeting on January 16, inviting public participation from the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and nine tribal nations.