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CBP intercepts live monkeys at Texas border crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted three live monkeys in a vehicle during an enforcement action.
German Ex-Minister of Finance: 'The U.S. is now implementing new crypto-friendly policies'
Christian Lindner, former Federal Minister of Finance and leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), has expressed that Germany should adopt Bitcoin and digital currencies.
Biden-Harris Administration announces new initiatives targeting national homelessness crisis
The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at tackling homelessness in the United States.
Russia implements 6-year crypto mining ban in 10 regions
The Russian government has announced a ban on cryptocurrency mining in ten regions and imposed seasonal restrictions in three others to manage energy consumption.
Department of Labor announces new appointees to ERISA Advisory Council
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the appointment of five new members to the ERISA Advisory Council for 2025.
US-Japan announce new guidelines for extended deterrence
The Governments of Japan and the United States have introduced new Guidelines for Extended Deterrence, responding to a challenging strategic and nuclear threat environment.
Defense Media Activity celebrates major milestone with popular streaming service
The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) have reported a significant achievement with their streaming service, AFN Now.
Pactola Reservoir receives protection against mineral exploration under new order
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has signed Public Land Order 7956, establishing protections for the Pactola Reservoir–Rapid Creek Watershed within the Black Hills National Forest.
Netflix streams NFL games while unveiling new trailers
Netflix made its debut in streaming NFL games on Christmas Day, showcasing matches between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as the Baltimore Ravens versus the Houston Texans.
Deputy Secretary Campbell meets ROK Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell is set to meet with the Republic of Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun at the Department of State on December 23.
New York man sentenced for multimillion-dollar wire fraud scheme
A New York man has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for his role in a wire fraud conspiracy, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna.
John Giordano becomes new U.S. attorney for District of New Jersey
John Giordano has been appointed as the 64th United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey.
New Orleans man and Texas woman face multiple federal charges
Kevin Thompson, a resident of New Orleans, and Nina Thomas from Austin, Texas, have been indicted on charges including wire fraud, identity theft, money laundering, and federal drug offenses.
New residential sales rise in November; report shows increased home prices
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have released data on new residential sales for November 2024.
New Orleans man pleads guilty to multiple federal charges related to mail theft
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Chad Woods, a 29-year-old resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on December 19, 2024, to charges related to mail theft.
Netflix reveals new anime lineup at Jump Festa 2025
Netflix recently presented its lineup of anime titles at Jump Festa 2025, a major manga and anime convention held on December 21-22 at the Makuhari Messe convention center near Tokyo.
Senior Vice President of USCC: Teamsters trying to 'conjure up a strike at Amazon by people who don’t actually work there'
Glenn Spencer, senior vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC), expressed skepticism regarding the Teamsters union's strike against Amazon, highlighting that many participants are not Amazon employees.
New studies reveal high costs of transitioning to green energy in U.S.
There is a growing push in the United States for an energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The federal government is leading the effort with regulations and subsidies to reduce fossil fuel use, while many states, including those in New England and the Pacific Northwest, are also involved.
Labor department reports decline in fatal occupational injuries for 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor's Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, Doug Parker, has commented on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' release of the 2023 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.
New Mexico man sentenced for shooting elderly Navajo during attempted robbery
Lovell Cassius Benallie, a 27-year-old resident of Kirtland, New Mexico, has been sentenced to 166 months in prison for assault with a dangerous weapon and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence on the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Reservation.
Austin discusses Ukraine support with German defense minister
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III engaged in a conversation with German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius to address ongoing support for Ukraine and the forthcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting planned for January.
Interior Department designates new national natural landmark in Massachusetts
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has designated Nantucket Barrier Beach and Wildlife Refuge in Massachusetts as a National Natural Landmark.
EPA proposes new safety measures against C.I. Pigment Violet 29 exposure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed rule aimed at safeguarding workers from inhalation exposure to C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29).
VA plans new electronic health record rollout amid ongoing improvements
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the commencement of early-stage planning for the deployment of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to four facilities in Michigan—Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Detroit, and...
New York man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges in Maine
A New York man has admitted guilt in a federal court in Portland, Maine, for distributing controlled substances and possessing them with the intent to distribute.