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Labor Department renews worker protection partnership with Travis County DA
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has renewed its memorandum of understanding with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office.
U.S. Department of Commerce joins COP 29 Climate Conference
A delegation from the U.S. Department of Commerce is attending the United Nations COP 29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22.
Denali agrees to pay $610K penalty for Clean Water Act violations
Denali Water Solutions LLC, based in Russellville, Arkansas, has agreed to a $610,000 civil penalty following a settlement with the federal government.
USDA emphasizes food safety tips for Thanksgiving meal preparation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is emphasizing the importance of food safety during Thanksgiving, a time when many inexperienced cooks take to the kitchen.
Window cleaning firm fined $29K for child labor violations
A window cleaning company in Grand Rapids has been ordered to pay $29,210 in civil penalties for employing minors in hazardous tasks.
Las Vegas man receives over 16-year sentence for exploiting teenager
A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for crimes related to child sexual exploitation.
Pizza Parlor agrees to pay penalties over child labor law violations
Diners at a pizza restaurant in Iron River, Wisconsin, will soon notice teenage employees wearing shirts or name tags in different colors.
Montgomery man faces federal charge for illegal firearm possession at Tuskegee University
A Montgomery man has been charged with possessing a firearm equipped with a machinegun conversion device, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.
Department of Defense outlines strategy for deploying private 5G networks
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced its strategy for deploying private fifth-generation (5G) networks at military installations.
Treasury sanctions Sudanese commander over human rights abuses
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Abdel Rahman Joma’a Barakallah for his role in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a group implicated in violence against civilians in Sudan since...
Utah businessmen face charges for alleged multimillion-dollar investor fraud
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted two businessmen from Utah on multiple financial charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.
EPA announces final rule on reducing methane emissions
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
California man receives lengthy sentence for soliciting child pornography
A California man has been sentenced to 240 months in prison for receiving child pornography.
Heritage Foundation claims State Department's DEIA policies may favor female promotions
Today, The Heritage Foundation released a report titled "Is the State Department Using 'DEIA' to Discriminate Against Men?"
Record low veteran homelessness reported; declines by over seven percent since last year
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness have announced a significant decrease in veteran homelessness based on the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.
EPA settles with Denali Water Solutions over biosolid violations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Denali Water Solutions, LLC, based in Russellville, Arkansas, for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.
FTC schedules oral argument on Facebook case
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to hear oral arguments in the case concerning Facebook, Inc., identified as Docket No.
EPA Region 7 hosts open house on updated soil lead guidance
Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 are set to host an open house on November 14, 2024, in Neosho, Missouri.
Marco’s Pizza franchisee fined $207K for child labor violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has uncovered child labor violations at two Marco’s Pizza locations in Knoxville, Tennessee.
FTC halts H&R Block's deceptive practices; proposes $7 million settlement
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a lawsuit that is prompting changes for consumers using H&R Block's online tax filing services.
AMA calls for simplified Medicare enrollment process
The American Medical Association (AMA) is calling for the federal government to simplify the Medicare enrollment process for seniors approaching age 65.
Deputy Secretary Hicks hosts classified meeting with Defense Business Board
Pentagon Spokesman Eric Pahon has shared details from a recent meeting hosted by Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks with the Defense Business Board.
Ambassador Dyer travels to Madagascar and South Africa for anti-trafficking discussions
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large Cindy Dyer is set to visit Madagascar from November 13-16 and South Africa from November 17-21.
AWS partners with Sheltered Harbor to enhance cybersecurity for financial firms
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced its partnership with Sheltered Harbor, a non-profit industry consortium focused on enhancing the cyber resiliency of financial services.
VA proposes no copays for telehealth; aims to boost rural veterans' access
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has proposed eliminating copayments for all VA telehealth services and establishing a grant program aimed at enhancing access to telehealth, particularly for veterans in rural and underserved communities.