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Sarasota doctor indicted for coercion and enticement involving a minor

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced an indictment against Pete Supan, a 35-year-old resident of Bradenton, Florida.

VA expands cancer presumptions easing access to healthcare

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a significant policy change that will make it easier for certain veterans to receive health care and benefits.

EPA urges home testing during National Radon Action Month

Each January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promotes awareness of radon exposure during National Radon Action Month.

Beckley man sentenced for federal gun crime linked to drug trafficking

Jalen O. Thomas, a 27-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, received a sentence of five years and ten months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.

Justice Department sues Hazleton over alleged voting rights violation

The Justice Department has initiated legal action against the City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, challenging its at-large method of electing city council members.

Former state employee admits $750K COVID relief fraud

A former employee of the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and her former boyfriend have pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining more than $750,000 in COVID jobless benefits.

Treasury releases final rules expanding clean energy investments in low-income communities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have released final rules and guidance for the Section 48E(h) Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program.

Charleston man sentenced to nearly six years for federal gun crime

Thomas McNeil Hedrick II, a 36-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has been sentenced to five years and 11 months in prison.

DHS outlines protocols during Los Angeles County fires

During emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborates with federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to address the needs of affected areas.

US Treasury sanctions leaders and firms linked to Sudan conflict

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Mohammad Hamdan Daglo Mousa, known as Hemedti, and seven companies linked to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Former athlete sentenced to 20 years for firearms offenses

A former track and field athlete, Olivier Ricardy Alexandre, was sentenced to 240 months in prison for firearms offenses. U.S. District Court Judge David S. Leibowitz imposed the sentence, which included an upward variance of 105 months.

AWS collaborates with Honda on software-defined vehicles

Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., has announced a collaboration with Honda Motor Company.

CBP seizes counterfeit Tiffany & Co. jewelry at Champlain port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Champlain Port of Entry in New York have seized multiple shipments of jewelry suspected to be counterfeit Tiffany & Co. pieces.

Borealis settles with EPA over chemical reporting violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Borealis Compounds, Inc., addressing violations of chemical safety requirements at the company's Port Murray, New Jersey facility.

Florida man pleads guilty to transporting minor for sexual activity

A man from Marion County, Florida, has pleaded guilty to transporting a minor across state lines with the intent to engage in sexual activity.

DHS introduces new playbook for responsible generative AI use in public sector

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the "Generative AI Public Sector Playbook," a guide aimed at assisting government officials in effectively deploying generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies.

Kanawha County man sentenced to over seven years for federal drug crimes

Joseph Daniel Skeens, a 35-year-old resident of St. Albans, has been sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for distributing methamphetamine.

Billy Ruiz convicted for meth distribution conspiracy

A federal jury in Orlando, Florida, has found Billy Ruiz guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute the drug.

U.S. Treasury sanctions Hungarian official Antal Rogan for alleged corruption

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against Antal Rogan, a senior Hungarian government official, citing his involvement in corruption.

Consumer Technology Association announces global innovation champions at CES 2025

Today at CES 2025, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) unveiled the 2025 Global Innovation Scorecard.

Galt hunter pleads guilty in endangered sheep smuggling conspiracy

Jason Keith Bruce, a 51-year-old resident of Galt, has admitted to conspiring to smuggle an endangered Ladakh urial trophy into the United States.

Ambassador Lipstadt concludes tenure with final overseas visit to Israel

The U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, is set to travel to Israel from January 8-9.

FTC imposes record fine on oil companies for antitrust law breach

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that XCL Resources Holdings, LLC (XCL), Verdun Oil Company II LLC (Verdun), and EP Energy LLC (EP) have agreed to pay a $5.6 million civil penalty.

Justice Department files antitrust suit against six major landlords

The Justice Department, in collaboration with state co-plaintiffs, has filed an amended complaint in its antitrust lawsuit against RealPage.

Meta revamps content policies; ends fact-checking program in US

Meta is making significant changes to its content management systems, aiming to reduce errors and enhance free expression on its platforms.