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Missouri man receives 25-year sentence for online child sex crimes

A man from O'Fallon, Missouri, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for child sex charges. U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk handed down the sentence on Friday to Andrew Haller, aged 34, who was involved in sexual activity with a 15-year-old...


EPA commits $147M loan for South Florida's drinking water infrastructure

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant financial commitment to improving drinking water infrastructure in South Florida.


Turkish national arrested by ICE Boston over rape charges

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended Bilal Karayigit, a 26-year-old Turkish national, in Burlington on February 19.


Zack Smith appointed to Pensacola State College board by Governor DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Zack Smith to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees.


Former Great Falls woman sentenced for injuring passenger in reservation crash

A former resident of Great Falls has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for a crash on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in December 2021 that left a juvenile passenger seriously injured.


OPINION: The unyielding spirit of Ukraine’s entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs in Ukraine, it is not uncommon to face setbacks, obstacles, and opposition. Some stand tall in the face of adversity, demonstrating resilience and contributing to the nation’s growth.


Facebook limits storage of Live Videos to 30 days

Facebook is updating its live video storage policy, affecting how long videos remain accessible on the platform.


CCIA provides feedback on UN initiatives for AI collaboration

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has provided input on the proposed United Nations Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Policy Dialogue on AI.


Man receives decade-long sentence for shooting at state patrol officer

Montrez Ballard has been sentenced to ten years in prison for firing a machine gun at a Georgia State Patrol officer.


EPA provides $110M loan for Utah's drought-prone region

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $110 million loan under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District in northern Utah.


FTC appoints new deputy directors for competition and consumer protection

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has announced new appointments within the agency's leadership.


Denton woman receives lengthy sentence for role in fatal fentanyl overdose

A woman from Denton, Texas, has been sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison for her involvement in a fatal fentanyl overdose case.


Information Technology Foundation criticizes endorsement of 2023 merger guidelines

Following the release of memoranda by the acting leadership of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which state that the 2023 Merger Guidelines remain agency policy, the Information Technology and Innovation...


Former Guatemalan congressman sentenced for drug trafficking

A former Guatemalan congressman has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his involvement in an international drug trafficking conspiracy.


Marquette Heights man sentenced for possession of stolen firearm and explosives

A Marquette Heights resident, Dalton Lee Mattus, 35, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Guatemalan man pleads guilty to transporting undocumented alien in Florida

Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced that Fredi Herrera-Sontay, a 42-year-old Guatemalan citizen, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal transportation of an undocumented alien within the United States.


Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry after previous removal

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Raudel Miranda-Martinez, 44, has pled guilty to reentry of a previously removed alien, in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326.


EPA administrator urges staff return amid low office attendance

On February 18, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin released a video message on social media encouraging staff to return to full-time office work.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to firearm possession as convicted felon

Jarrod Carter, a 29-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pled guilty to charges of being a felon in possession of firearms.


Secretary Rollins discusses agriculture policy during Kansas-Missouri visit

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently visited Kansas and Missouri, engaging with farmers, ranchers, and the agricultural community to discuss industry challenges and opportunities.