News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 20, 2024
A Maryland woman was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison for not paying employment taxes to the IRS and embezzling from an employee benefit plan.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 20, 2024
On August 20, 2024, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs Jana Nelson chaired the 7th U.S.-Brazil Strategic Defense Talks with Rear Admiral Fernando De Luca Marques de Oliveira, Chief of the International Affairs Section at the Brazilian Ministry of Defense. The meeting took place at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 20, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is scheduled to deliver remarks at the Centre for Social & Economic Progress (CSEP) in New Delhi, India on Wednesday, August 21. The address will focus on the progress made in the U.S.-India bilateral relationship and highlight key areas of cooperation aimed at enhancing global prosperity and security.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 20, 2024
Calhoun and others appealed to the 9th Circuit, drawing attention from external parties such as the Electronic Privacy Information Center.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 20, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on August 20, 2024. The discussion focused on ongoing efforts to negotiate a ceasefire agreement aimed at alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people and securing the release of hostages.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 20, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has commenced the removal of asbestos, lead, and arsenic from the former roundhouse site at 613 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Elkhart, Indiana. The EPA estimates that the cleanup will take approximately two months and cost over $2.5 million.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 20, 2024
U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced that a Houston man and peace officer received his sentencing after being convicted of attempted possession with intent to distribute heroin and money laundering. Mohammed "Alex" Ahmed Kassem, 50, will serve 121 months in a federal prison.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
In a Harris Poll survey commissioned by Digital Currency Group (DCG), respondents from swing states called for greater discourse on the topic, saying it was a significant part of their election considerations. This news came in a May 7 news release from DCG.
By Federal Newswire reports | Aug 19, 2024
Border county Sheriff William Chadborn of Hidalgo County, New Mexico has noted the multifaceted challenges facing law enforcement in a border region fraught with complex issues, from drug trafficking to managing the human costs of illegal crossings.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
The Digital Chamber, a blockchain industry advocacy group, expressed concerns about excessive fines levied against multinational companies operating in Nigeria. The group indicated that such actions could negatively impact international participation in Nigeria's business community. The statement was shared with Federal Newswire on August 15.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv on August 19, 2024. The meeting, as reported by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel, focused on efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
Swiping through online videos to relieve boredom may actually increase feelings of boredom and reduce satisfaction or engagement with the content, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
The United States and the Philippines have reached an agreement to allow a limited number of Afghan nationals to transit through the Philippines to complete their visa processing for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) and resettlement in the United States. The U.S. government is providing necessary services for these Afghans during their temporary stay in the Philippines, including food, housing, security, medical care, and transportation to complete visa processing.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
On July 22, 2024, the world experienced its hottest day in recorded history. In the United States, deaths from heat exposure are rising annually as extreme climate events become more frequent. Scientific consensus indicates that this decade is crucial for mitigating the worst impacts of climate change, achievable only through a global transition away from fossil fuels. To address this, countries are setting new emissions reduction targets and implementation plans by early next year to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
The far-right policy proposals in Project 2025 will fundamentally undermine the national and economic security of the United States, benefiting its adversaries and making all Americans less safe, according to a new analysis from the Center for American Progress.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
The United States and the People’s Republic of China convened the fifth meeting of the Financial Working Group (FWG) in Shanghai on August 15-16, 2024. Senior officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the People’s Bank of China led the two-day discussions, which included participants from various agencies.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
STACYVILLE, Maine — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz concluded a multi-day visit to Maine this weekend, focusing on conservation and preservation efforts through the National Park Service.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
Former U.S. Representative George Anthony Devolder Santos pleaded guilty today to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $73,680 in overtime wages for 76 employees of Lasting Love Homecare LLC after an investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division. The Bismarck-based employer was found to have incorrectly claimed an exemption under North Dakota state administrative code and violated federal overtime regulations. Additionally, the home care provider incurred recordkeeping violations.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
China still lags two to five years behind the United States and its allies in most facets of semiconductor design and fabrication, despite the Chinese government’s massive strategic investments in the industry. However, its firms’ intellectual property (IP) and innovation capabilities are accelerating rapidly, according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a leading think tank for science and technology policy.
