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Missouri man receives 30-year sentence for recording sex acts with minor
A Missouri man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for recording himself engaging in sexual acts with a minor. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey delivered the sentence on Tuesday.
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.
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."
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.
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).
U.S.-Serbia talks focus on peace, economy, EU path
Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma held meetings with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, Foreign Minister Marko Djuric, and other senior officials in Belgrade.
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair: 'I will be stepping down from my position'
Chairman Rostin Behnam announced he would be stepping down from his position at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), effective January 20.
Coinbase CLO on Chokepoint 2.0: FDIC 'show a coordinated effort to stop a wide variety of crypto activity'
Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, said that newly unredacted letters from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reveal a coordinated effort to stifle cryptocurrency activities.
Sophie Richardson named co-executive director at Chinese Human Rights Defenders
Sophie Richardson, a well-known human rights advocate and scholar on Chinese politics, has been appointed as the Co-Executive Director of the Network of Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD).
Former CFTC chair: 'U.S. first needs to get its own policies in order' before moving toward global crypto framework
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Timothy Massad has emphasized the need for the United States to clarify its laws regarding the cryptocurrency industry before progressing towards a global regulatory framework.
Former president pleads guilty over bid rigging conspiracy
The former president of a Michigan asphalt paving company has admitted guilt in a conspiracy to manipulate bids for contracts in the state.
Lawmakers urge regulation updates on clinical trials with Chinese military hospitals
Chairman John Moolenaar, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Representative Neal Dunn have addressed a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.
Ramsey County man convicted for possession of child sexual abuse material
A federal jury in St. Paul, Minnesota, has found Peter Michael Guevara guilty of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.
US-ROK hold fourth Nuclear Consultative Group meeting in Washington
The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) held the fourth Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) meeting in Washington, D.C. on January 10, 2025.
US sanctions Venezuelan officials backing Maduro amid ongoing repression claims
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on eight Venezuelan officials.
Commerce expands support for U.S. firms competing internationally
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce has announced an initiative to expand its support for American companies vying for significant investment and concession projects overseas.
EPA settles with White's Diesel Performance over Clean Air Act violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice have finalized a settlement with White’s Diesel Performance, Inc., an automotive aftermarket parts distributor based in Nokomis, Florida.
HUD announces $10 million funding for minority-serving institutions' housing research
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $10 million funding opportunity through its Office of Policy Development & Research to support minority-serving institutions (MSIs) in housing and community development...
NVIDIA unveils new blueprint for enhancing retail with AI-powered shopping assistants
NVIDIA has introduced the NVIDIA AI Blueprint for retail shopping assistants, a generative AI reference workflow aimed at enhancing shopping experiences both online and in physical stores.
CBP intercepts $7 million worth of meth at Pharr International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in Texas have intercepted a shipment containing methamphetamine valued at $7,770,000.
Cleanup plan unveiled for Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have announced a formal plan for cleaning up the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company (CFAC) Superfund site in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Virgin Islands officials charged with bribery scheme involving government contracts
An indictment has been unsealed against Calvert White, the commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation, and Benjamin Hendricks, a local businessman.