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US sanctions actors undermining peace in Bosnia-Herzegovina
On January 8, 2025, the President of the United States issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14140, an amendment to E.O. 14033.
OSHA cites appliance maker after fatal accident due to machine hazards
Federal workplace safety investigators have determined that Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc., a manufacturer of GE-brand appliances in Decatur, Alabama, failed to adhere to machine safety standards.
Guatemalan national pleads guilty to illegal US reentry
A Guatemalan man, Edilzar Morales-Barillas, has pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court to unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported.
FTC reveals use of personal data in setting individualized consumer prices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released initial findings from its study on surveillance pricing, revealing that personal data such as precise location and browser history are often used to set individualized prices for consumers.
Labor Department recovers $319K for misclassified Louisiana landscapers
The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $319,065 in back wages for 49 workers who were employed by a landscaping company in New Orleans.
Department of Labor recovers $446K from Louisiana home care providers
The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $446,334 in back wages and liquidated damages from two home care companies in northwest Louisiana.
Hud ranked among top agencies for employee and customer experience
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has been recognized as a top ten federal agency for employee and customer experience.
New Bedford man jailed for theft of over $450k in veterans' disability benefits
A New Bedford resident, Joseph Smith, has been sentenced to 23 months in prison for stealing over $450,000 in disability benefits from the United States Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).
US reaches $9.5 million settlement with Stericycle over hazardous waste violations
The United States has reached a $9.5 million settlement with Stericycle, Inc. over violations of hazardous waste management regulations.
U.S.-Honduras ties strengthened with new embassy opening
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) recently marked the inauguration of the new U.S. Embassy Compound in Tegucigalpa with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Supreme Court upholds law requiring TikTok's divestment from Chinese ownership
Today, the United States Supreme Court upheld a significant law known as the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
Global Fragility Act shows early progress in international conflict prevention
The Global Fragility Act (GFA), enacted by Congress in 2019, aims to enhance the United States' approach to conflict prevention and stabilization globally.
US and Canada urge IOC to allow Haudenosaunee lacrosse team at 2028 Olympics
The United States and Canada have jointly urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to permit the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
AIMA head of Americas: Survey reveals 'significant challenges U.S. crypto hedge funds face in accessing basic banking services'
Michelle Noyes, head of Americas at the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), said that a survey found banking services for many U.S. crypto hedge funds have been restricted, hindering innovation and economic growth.
US sanctions Sudanese military leader for alleged war crimes
The United States has imposed sanctions on Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), along with a company and an individual involved in weapons procurement.
US restricts visas for travel agency executives linked to irregular migration
The U.S. Department of State has announced visa restrictions on senior executives from travel agencies in Europe and Asia, who are accused of facilitating irregular migration to the United States.
Department of Labor recovers $66K for Oklahoma restaurant workers denied tips
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment and injunction to recover $66,000 in back wages and liquidated damages for 13 restaurant workers in Oklahoma City.
US supports Ghana's nuclear workforce development with new simulator
The U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, together with the Chief Director of the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, Rev. Dr. Patrick Nomo, and representatives from the Nuclear Power Institute of the Ghana Atomic Energy...
Union Hill house seized after decade-long use for drug trafficking
A house in Richmond's Union Hill neighborhood has been seized by the United States due to its use as a drug-involved premises for over a decade.
Colombian leaders plead guilty in US drug trafficking conspiracy
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that two Colombian nationals, Jorge Hernan Gonzalez-Ortiz and Carlos Andres Aldana-Gil, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to cocaine importation into the United States.
Department of Labor recovers unpaid wages for Louisiana home care workers
The U.S. Department of Labor has recently concluded investigations revealing that two companion care providers in south Louisiana misclassified employees as independent contractors, leading to significant wage violations.
US reaffirms commitment to global religious freedom on National Religious Freedom Day
On January 16, 1786, the Commonwealth of Virginia enacted the Statute for Religious Freedom, a significant milestone in safeguarding individuals' rights to express their religious opinions without affecting their civil capacities.
Department of Labor enforces penalties on contractor over illegal child labor practices
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with QSI LLC, a cleaning contractor based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
VA expands digital memorials allowing veterans to document personal stories
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has expanded the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM), a digital platform dedicated to honoring veterans and service members, by introducing a new feature called "Your Story, Your Legacy."
Research reveals daughters often favored by parents over sons
Psychologists are examining the complexities of parental favoritism, revealing that it may not be a myth after all.