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Biden blocks foreign acquisition of major US steel producer

President Joe Biden has announced a decision to block the acquisition of one of the largest American steel producers by a foreign entity.


U.S sanctions Beijing-based firm over links with Chinese state-sponsored cyber group

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated (Integrity Tech), a cybersecurity company based in Beijing.


AIA welcomes new congress to strengthen aerospace partnership

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has extended a welcome to the 119th Congress.


AMA supports new advisory on alcohol and cancer link

The American Medical Association (AMA) has expressed its support for the Surgeon General's recent advisory highlighting the connection between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.


Baton Rouge man faces federal charges for heroin and fentanyl distribution

A federal grand jury has indicted Ecknozzio C. Jackson, Jr., 33, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on charges related to the distribution of heroin and fentanyl.


Owner charged in $30M fraud scheme involving durable medical equipment

The owner of two durable medical equipment companies has been charged in connection with a fraud scheme involving nearly $30 million.


Federal court sentences two men in Wyoming

Anthony William Glandt, a 45-year-old resident of Casper, Wyoming, has been sentenced to eight months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


VA announces updates on education benefits impacting over one million beneficiaries

As the 17th National Conference of Student Veterans of America (SVA) commenced, a tribute was paid to former President Jimmy Carter for his unwavering support of veterans.


Man pleads guilty to firebombing federal building and police car

Casey Robert Goonan, a 34-year-old resident of Oakland and Pleasant Hill, has admitted to federal arson charges linked to firebombing incidents at the Oakland federal building and the University of California, Berkeley in June 2024.


Nebraska man sentenced for domestic assault by habitual offender

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced the sentencing of Shaquille Moniz, a 31-year-old resident of Walthill, Nebraska.


OCDETF ends year with major prosecutions against organized crime

The Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Unit of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio has concluded 2024 with significant achievements.


International ring accused of stealing electronic shipments faces charges

Thirteen individuals have been charged in connection with an international network accused of stealing thousands of electronic device shipments across the United States.


Omaha woman sentenced to over eight years for meth distribution

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Sherice Dismang, aged 42, from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced in federal court for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Apple Fitness+ expands offerings in 2025 with new programs and collaborations

Apple Fitness+ is set to expand its offerings in 2025 with a variety of new programs aimed at promoting fitness and mindfulness.


Proposed agreement addresses constitutional violations at Fulton County Jail

The United States has reached a proposed consent decree to address conditions at the Fulton County Jail, which allegedly violate the 8th and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, as well as federal laws including the Americans with...


U.S. reaffirms support for Burma ahead of Independence Day

On January 3, 2025, the United States reaffirmed its commitment to the people of Burma as they prepare to celebrate the 77th anniversary of their independence on January 4.


EPA adds nine new chemicals to toxics release inventory

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the automatic inclusion of nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).


Thompson Falls man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

A Thompson Falls resident, James Vernon Day, Jr., has been sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for firearms-related offenses.


FTC mandates $1M settlement over false AI accessibility claims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that accessiBe, a software provider, pay $1 million to settle claims that it falsely advertised its AI-powered web accessibility tool as capable of making any website compliant with the Web Content...


285M awarded for new semiconductor institute in North Carolina

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a $285 million award to the Semiconductor Research Corporation Manufacturing Consortium Corporation (SRC) for the establishment and operation of a new CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute in Durham, North...