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New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal drug and weapons charges
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Shane Bolden, a 25-year-old resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to federal drug and weapons violations on January 8, 2025.
New York man sentenced to 10 years for robbery in North Carolina
A New York man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for robbing a store in Knightdale, North Carolina.
CFPB proposes new rules for virtual currency wallets without distinguishing custody types
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a new notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) concerning "Electronic Fund Transfers Through Accounts Established Primarily for Personal, Family, or Household Purposes Using Emerging Payment...
New Haven gang member sentenced for murder linked to street violence
Quaymar Suggs, a 20-year-old from New Haven, received a sentence of over 20 years in federal prison for his role in a violent street gang and the murder of a rival gang member. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden handed down the sentence, which...
New Orleans man sentenced for multiple crimes involving drugs and firearms
Darrion Young, a 40-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 207 months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges. U.S. District Judge Brandon S. Long also ordered Young to serve four years of supervised release following...
US imposes new sanctions on over 200 Russian energy entities
The United States has announced sanctions on over 200 entities and individuals connected to Russia's energy sector, along with identifying more than 180 vessels as blocked property.
Apple Arcade announces new games including PGA TOUR Pro Golf
Apple Arcade has announced a series of new games and updates to its platform as it enters 2025.
Roanoke man charged with robbing banks appears in federal court
A Roanoke man appeared in federal court following his indictment on charges related to bank robberies.
Department of Labor announces no new pattern of violation cases in recent review
The U.S. Department of Labor has released the results of the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) second Pattern of Violations (POV) screening for 2024.
New York settles ADA claims over Hunters Point Library accessibility issues
The City of New York and the Queens Borough Public Library have reached a settlement to address violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the Hunters Point Library Branch.
New Orleans man sentenced for federal gun and drug charges
Derick Gettridge, a 27-year-old resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on December 17, 2024.
San Francisco activist: 'Fentanyl is a form of chemical warfare on the American people’
Darren Stallcup, activist and founder of the World Peace Movement, described fentanyl as a form of "chemical warfare" against U.S. citizens in a January 2 post on X. "Nobody is talking about the fentanyl genocide claiming the lives of thousands of...
U.S. Reps. Moolenar and Green: Congress and Trump should 'impose escalating costs to deter the CCP'
U.S. Representatives John Moolenaar and Mark Green have expressed concerns about the increasing boldness of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in light of recent reports involving Chinese hackers.
Former CFTC chair: New SEC chairman could be 'more favorable to the development of crypto'
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Timothy Massad has commented on the nomination of Paul Atkins as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
TikTok ban poses risks to U.S. users and businesses, says think tank
Ahead of the Supreme Court's oral arguments in TikTok v. Garland, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has issued a statement expressing concerns over a potential ban on TikTok in the United States.
Liberian national sentenced for illegal firearm possession in New York
Mana Sambola, a 41-year-old Liberian national, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for the illegal possession of two firearms.
Biden-Harris administration awards $22M in climate grants to New Mexico groups
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of two New Mexico organizations for the Community Change Grants Program, awarding a total of $22,990,000.
Senate Banking Committee Chair: New SEC Chair 'will be critical to reversing the harm Gary Gensler has done to our capital markets'
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott expressed his belief that President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, Paul Atkins, will positively impact U.S. capital markets and the cryptocurrency...
Biden announces new benefits expansion for veterans affected by toxic exposures
As a nation, there is no more sacred obligation than properly preparing those we send into harm’s way and taking care of them and their families when they come home.
New Hampshire man pleads guilty to COVID-19 loan fraud conspiracy
A man from Plymouth, New Hampshire, Tyree Jones, has admitted to conspiring to commit wire fraud in connection with fraudulent loan applications during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Department of State announces new strategy against wrongful detentions
Since the passage of the Levinson Act in December 2020, many U.S. nationals wrongfully detained overseas have been reunited with their families.
Former New Britain resident receives ten-year sentence for cocaine trafficking
Ramon Soto, a 57-year-old former resident of New Britain, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.
New London man receives over four-year sentence for drug trafficking offenses
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Cruz J. Bonilla, a 41-year-old resident of New London, has been sentenced to approximately 52 months in prison.
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.
New Orleans man faces charges for illegal firearm possession
Eric Rogers, a 33-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been indicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.