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FTC issues over $540K in refunds after deceptive debt collection practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $540,000 in refunds to consumers who were victims of an abusive debt collection scheme.
Florida man arrested for assault on law enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol breach
A Florida resident, George Gonzalez, has been taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol.
USDA announces $1.13 billion funding boost for local food systems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $1.13 billion investment aimed at bolstering local and regional food systems.
Laredo professor faces charges over alleged production of child pornography
A Laredo resident has been charged with producing and distributing videos involving the sexual exploitation of minors, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Des Moines man receives lengthy sentence for distributing fatal fentanyl
A Des Moines man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.
Nevada man sentenced for illegal waste dumping; faces fines and prison time
A Nevada man has been sentenced for illegal waste disposal into a city's wastewater system and providing false information to investigators.
Small business optimism rises sharply post-election
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, a key measure of the health of small businesses in the United States, has seen a significant rise.
St. Croix man pleads guilty to coercing minor; faces up to life imprisonment
United States Attorney Delia L. Smith has announced that Juan Bermudez, a 66-year-old resident of St. Croix, has pleaded guilty to charges of coercion and enticement as well as possession of child pornography.
Online Safety for Teens Sparks Policy Debate as Government and Industry Step In
Efforts to improve online safety for children and teens are intensifying, with lawmakers, government agencies, and tech companies proposing measures to address online risks. While Congress considers the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), other initiatives, such as the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) partnership with Snap Inc., are being promoted as alternative approaches.
Key West man receives prison sentence for resisting Coast Guard near South Beach
Jeremie Calo, a resident of Key West, Florida, has been sentenced to federal prison following an incident in which he resisted and evaded U.S. Coast Guard rescue attempts near South Beach.
Philadelphia home care agency ordered to pay $414K for unpaid overtime
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment against QualiT Healthcare LLC, a home healthcare agency based in Chester, Pennsylvania, and its owner, Teajan Kamara.
Assistant Secretary Pyatt leads U.S.-Japan Energy Security Dialogue in Tokyo
Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt is set to lead a delegation to Tokyo, Japan from December 11-13 for the third annual U.S.–Japan Energy Security Dialogue.
Minnesota man indicted for alleged attempt to exploit minor
Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that a federal grand jury indicted Matthew W. Tolkinen, 53, from Wadena, Minnesota, on November 19, 2024.
Boston man sentenced for fraudulent acquisition of COVID relief funds
A Boston man has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
U.S. Treasury announces new sanctions on International Human Rights Day
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new designations in recognition of International Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10.
FTC modifies order allowing Puerto Rican pharmacy cooperative joint negotiations
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a petition from Cooperativa De Farmacias Puertorriqueñas, also known as Coopharma, to modify the 2012 final order issued against them.
Federal agencies face inconsistencies in complying with OMB's new AI guidance
Federal agencies are approaching the December 16 deadline to publish updated AI use case inventories.
Syrian officials charged with war crimes against Americans
An indictment was unsealed in Chicago, charging two former high-ranking Syrian officials with war crimes.
Harlingen woman arrested at Progreso Port of Entry on felony warrant
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Progreso Port of Entry apprehended a woman wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for "Failure to Appear – Felony Sexual Assault of a Child including Grooming."
Conway man sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse materials
Evidence presented in court revealed that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) identified an internet user linked to a Conway address who conducted Bitcoin transactions with a Darknet site for purchasing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).
Man sentenced for fraud schemes involving mail theft and cryptocurrency
A Theodore man, Sean Donnell White, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for his involvement in multiple fraud schemes, including bank fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft.
Federal government releases resources on community-driven relocation due to environmental hazards
The Department of the Interior and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the White House Council on Environmental Quality and Office of Science and Technology Policy, have announced new resources aimed at supporting...
Santo Domingo man sentenced for online grooming and sexual assault of minor
A Santo Domingo man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for sexually assaulting a minor after grooming her through social media.
Childcare owner charged with attempted enticement after alleged minor abuse
The owner of Cardiel Childcare Services in Las Cruces, Juan Jose Cardiel Sr., has been charged with attempted enticement of a minor following an investigation into alleged systematic sexual abuse of a child under his care.
EPA approves interim plan for BASF North Works site groundwater cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given the green light for further development of a second phase in addressing groundwater contamination at the BASF North Works site in Wyandotte, Michigan.