News from December 2024
Netflix releases top ten shows for week ending November
By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
The latest weekly rankings reveal a diverse array of popular films and series across English and non-English categories.
Netflix seeks participants for Culinary Class Wars Season 2
By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
Netflix has opened recruitment for the second season of its popular reality show, "Culinary Class Wars."
CBP opens new CTPAT field office in Laredo
By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has inaugurated a new office for its Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Program in Laredo, Texas.
FTC takes action against Gravy Analytics over unlawful sale of sensitive location data
By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against Gravy Analytics Inc. and its subsidiary Venntel Inc. for allegedly selling sensitive location data without user consent.
Construction shifts towards low-density suburbs amid affordability challenges
By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
More residential construction is taking place in low-density suburbs and outlying areas due to factors affecting housing affordability, such as a lack of buildable lots, higher home building costs, and a shortage of construction workers.
Customs officers seize over $3 million in narcotics at Texas border crossings
By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry recently intercepted narcotics valued at over $3 million in two separate incidents.
CBP seizes weapons cache from bus at Hidalgo port
By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge in Texas seized 26 weapons and 43 magazines during an outbound examination of a commercial bus heading to Mexico.
Border Patrol apprehends migrants from three countries in Puerto Rico landing
By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended 39 individuals from the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Venezuela after their vessel landed near Isabela, Puerto Rico.
FTC acts against IntelliVision for alleged false claims on facial recognition tech
By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against IntelliVision Technologies Corp. over allegations of deceptive claims regarding its facial recognition software.
FTC restricts Mobilewalla's sale of sensitive location data
By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken decisive action against Mobilewalla, Inc., a data broker accused of selling sensitive location data without verifying consumer consent.
CBP dedicates new Valor Memorial to honor fallen personnel
By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has dedicated a new Valor Memorial to honor the sacrifices of its fallen personnel.
Three Americans released from Chinese prison after wrongful detention
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has issued a statement regarding the release of three American prisoners who were wrongfully detained in...
Weekend Interview: Tony Abboud’s Mission to Revolutionize Smoking Cessation
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
If getting Americans to smoke less tobacco is a public health priority, Tony Abboud may be the most important advocate for the cause. The executive director of the Vapor Technology Association (VTA) is leading a campaign to convince lawmakers that vaping can be a life-saving alternative for smokers.
Thai startup builds multilingual AI assistant tailored for Southeast Asia on AWS
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that BOTNOI, a Thai startup specializing in generative artificial intelligence, has developed its BOTNOI Voice platform on AWS.
Committee leaders highlight US defense industry challenges on Fox News
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi, both from the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, appeared on Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier last Wednesday.
Amazon reports record-breaking Black Friday week and Cyber Monday sales
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
Amazon has reported that its Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday shopping event, which ran from November 21 to December 2, was the largest in its history.
AWS unveils new capabilities for Amazon Q Business at re:Invent
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., announced new capabilities for its AI-powered assistant, Amazon Q Business, during the AWS re:Invent event in Las Vegas.
Malaysian startup develops generative AI model with Amazon Web Services
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that Mesolitica, a Malaysian startup focused on training large language models (LLMs), has developed a Malaysian language generative AI model on AWS's cloud platform.
FTC mandates GOAT pay $2M over shipping violations
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a court order requiring the online retailer GOAT to pay over $2 million for violations related to shipping practices and buyer protection policies.
CBP seizes $304K in fake cash at JFK airport; investigation ongoing
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, in collaboration with U.S. Secret Service agents, have seized $304,500 in counterfeit U.S. currency at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
