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CBP reports declining southwest border encounters as enforcement efforts intensify
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released its operational statistics for November 2024, showing a decline in encounters along the southwest border.
EPA completes cleanup at Jacobsville Superfund site for winter break
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the completion of contaminated soil cleanup at 296 residential properties in 2024 at the Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination Superfund site located in Evansville, Indiana.
Ellicott City woman admits guilt in $1M wire fraud scheme
Today in Baltimore, Maryland, Jennifer Tinker, a 41-year-old resident of Ellicott City, Maryland, admitted guilt to a federal wire fraud charge.
AI industry urges revision of EU's GPAI code drafting process
The European Commission's AI Office has released a second draft of the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models, crucial for the implementation of the EU’s AI Act.
Federal judge orders Yakima Valley dairies to test wells for nitrate contamination
United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice has ordered three dairies in the Lower Yakima Valley to conduct well testing and provide safe drinking water to nearby residents affected by nitrate contamination.
Owner sentenced for unreported income at bikini barista coffee stands
The owner of a chain of bikini barista coffee stands, Assad Baragzai, was sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined $75,000 for filing a false tax return.
Former pharma executive charged with $38 million insider trading scheme
An indictment has been unsealed charging Dale Chappell, a former executive of Humanigen, Inc., with securities fraud and insider trading. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the charges in Newark, New Jersey.
Massachusetts man sentenced for intent to abuse minor
Martin Connearney, a 35-year-old resident of Lenox, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 151 months in prison.
Orlando man pleads guilty to cyber intrusions against former employer
Orlando, Florida – Michael Scheuer, a 39-year-old resident of Orlando, has pleaded guilty to charges related to cyber intrusions against his former employer.
Michigan man sentenced to prison for distributing fentanyl
Mannie Lamar Terry, a 37-year-old resident of Ypsilanti, Michigan, was sentenced to two years and one month in prison for distributing fentanyl.
Florida woman convicted for conspiracy targeting pregnancy resource centers
Gabriella Oropesa from Cooper City, Florida, was found guilty of conspiring to harm employees of pro-life pregnancy centers.
Massachusetts man faces federal indictment for multiple firearm offenses
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, along with Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New England, announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has...
Troy man faces federal charges for alleged pandemic unemployment fraud
Daion Morris, a 32-year-old resident of Troy, New York, has been arraigned on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
White House releases first-ever Quadrennial Supply Chain Review
The White House has released its inaugural Quadrennial Supply Chain Review, marking a significant step in the Biden-Harris Administration's strategy to enhance economic security and create resilient supply chains.
Mt. Vernon resident sentenced for receipt of child pornography
Brian Nathaniel Marshall, a resident of Mt.
Virginia man charged for alleged assault during January 6 Capitol riot
A Virginia man has been taken into custody on allegations of assaulting law enforcement and other charges linked to the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach.
Court ruling clears path for broadband policy shift
Following the recent decision by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding Title II, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has issued a statement.
Biden-Harris administration awards $225M for revitalizing manufactured housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $225 million in competitive grant funding to 17 awardees through the Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) program.
Connecticut woman sentenced for role in multi-state burglary ring
A Connecticut woman, Basneyareth Rebollar-Martinez, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for her involvement in an organized burglary ring targeting residences primarily owned by individuals of Asian descent.
Former police chief sentenced for child sex trafficking in West Virginia
Larry Allen Clay Jr., a former law enforcement officer from Fayette County, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor and obstructing the investigation.
Five charged in armed robbery targeting tourists in Miami Design District
Three defendants appeared in federal court on December 6, facing charges of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, Hobbs Act robbery, and brandishing and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
Virgin River launches Season 6 with exclusive virtual fan event
Wedding bells are set to ring in the fictional town of Virgin River as Netflix celebrates the launch of Season 6.
CDT Europe provides feedback on new AI code of practice
The Centre for Democracy and Technology Europe (CDT Europe) has welcomed the release of the initial draft of the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Models by the AI Office.
Rhode Island reaches consent decree over disability law violations
The United States Attorney's Office, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (HHS OCR), has reached a proposed consent decree with the State of Rhode Island.
Gainesville man sentenced for stealing social security disability benefits
U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Keith Allen Courtney, a 53-year-old resident of Gainesville, to 13 months in federal prison for conspiracy related to the theft of Social Security Disability Benefits.