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U.S. Attorney's Office announces leadership changes and new external engagement division

United States Attorney Jane E. Young has announced several key appointments and organizational changes within the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire.


U.S.-Japan relations highlighted as Blinken meets Japanese foreign minister

Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met in Japan, emphasizing the strong alliance between their nations.


Hartford man sentenced for drug distribution and firearm offenses

Standford Smith, also known as "Pops," has been sentenced to 69 months in prison for narcotics distribution and firearm possession offenses.


IBM and SAP collaborate on cloud solution for ERP transformation

IBM and SAP SE have announced the forthcoming release of RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server.


Susan Collins becomes chair of powerful Senate appropriations committee

U.S. Senator Susan Collins has officially assumed the role of Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, marking a significant milestone as she becomes the first Republican woman to lead this influential committee.


Deputy Secretary Verma travels to Albania, Kosovo, Serbia for diplomatic discussions

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is set to visit Albania, Kosovo, and Serbia from January 7 to 11.


Baker College fined $2.5M for misleading job placement claims

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a settlement with Baker College following an investigation by the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA).


AWS partners with Honda for next-generation software-defined vehicles

Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., has announced a collaboration with Honda Motor Company aimed at transforming the automaker's vehicles into software-defined vehicles (SDVs).


DHS releases guide for responsible public sector artificial intelligence deployment

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a new guide titled the "Playbook for Public Sector Artificial Intelligence Deployment."


Jefferson County business owner faces indictment for alleged felony tax fraud

Barbara DeYear, a 67-year-old business owner from Lorraine, New York, has been indicted on 13 counts of tax fraud.


FTC sets open commission meeting agenda for January 14

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan has announced an open virtual meeting of the Commission scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025.


Department seeks distribution of recovered wages for over 600 South Carolina farmworkers

More than 600 temporary agricultural workers in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, are set to receive over $132,000 in recovered wages.


Commerce awards $325M to Hemlock Semiconductor under CHIPS Incentives Program

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a significant award under the CHIPS Incentives Program, providing Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) with up to $325 million in direct funding.


Addiction treatment center owner sentenced over healthcare fraud

The owner of a Rhode Island-based addiction treatment chain has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurers.


Massachusetts man sentenced for role in New Hampshire drug trafficking operation

A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization that operated between Massachusetts and New Hampshire. U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced that Osvaldo Soto Jimenez, 30, received a...


Biden designates Chuckwalla National Monument; Haaland praises preservation efforts

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has expressed her support for President Biden's recent designation of the Chuckwalla National Monument in southern California.


Georgia man pleads guilty in internet scam-related money laundering case

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Emmanuel Ugbaja, a 55-year-old resident of Duluth, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering.


Virginia contractor settles false claims act allegations with $2.6M payment

R&K Enterprises Inc., a company based in Newport News, Virginia, has agreed to pay over $2.6 million to settle allegations under the False Claims Act and common law.


Justice Department seizes Miami condos for violations of Russia-related sanctions

The Department of Justice has announced the forfeiture of two luxury condominiums in Miami, valued at approximately $1.8 million, following a court-ordered default judgment and final order of forfeiture issued on January 7.


FTC orders end to no-hire clauses by Planned Building Services

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has directed Planned Building Services and its associated companies to stop enforcing no-hire agreements that restrict residential and commercial building owners from hiring their service workers.