News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


International experts call for enhanced collaboration on open-source AI safety

The Center for Data Innovation recently organized a workshop in Beijing, hosted by the Institute for Artificial Intelligence at Peking University, to discuss the risks associated with open-source AI.


New York expands mental stress compensation coverage to all employees

New York is set to expand workers' compensation coverage for mental stress to all employees starting in 2025.


Nageezi man faces federal charges for alleged sexual abuse

A man from Nageezi has been charged with sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact in Indian Country.


New Jersey man admits wire fraud in West Virginia property scheme

Chukwuemeka Okorocha, a 34-year-old resident of Jersey City, New Jersey, has admitted to wire fraud related to a real estate transaction in Hampshire County, West Virginia.


Idaho authorities warn against holiday season online scams

During the holiday season, online scams and fraud schemes become more prevalent, targeting residents in Idaho.


Rancho Cucamonga man jailed for 'birth tourism' scheme aiding Chinese nationals

A man from Rancho Cucamonga has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his role in a "birth tourism" scheme.


Denver men sentenced for series of armed bank robberies

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced the sentencing of two Denver men involved in a series of bank robberies.


U.S. authorities seize cryptocurrency to aid fraud scheme victims

The U.S. Secret Service and the Asset Forfeiture Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office have taken swift action to assist victims of a business email compromise scheme, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman.


US Department of Labor fines solar contractor $288K for repeated safety violations

The U.S. Department of Labor has fined Sunrun Installation Services Inc., a solar panel and battery storage company based in Des Plaines, Illinois, $288,087 for safety violations.


HUD invests over $2 million in Ohio & Illinois rental home modernization

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the closing of three transactions under the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP).


Mexican national sentenced for drug conspiracy involving fentanyl and cocaine

Ronald Rendon-Luna, a 37-year-old Mexican national living in Painesville, Ohio, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for his involvement in a drug-trafficking conspiracy. U.S. District Chief Judge Sara Lioi handed down the sentence after...


UK's Online Safety Act comes into force with new regulations

The United Kingdom has enacted its Online Safety Act as of December 16, 2024.


Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal reentry; faces enhanced sentence

U.S. Attorney Duane Evans announced that Alvaro Luis Alcerro-Banegas, 38, has pled guilty to illegal reentry of a removed alien.


Springfield man convicted for funding ISIS through cryptocurrency

A federal jury has convicted Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, a Springfield resident, on charges of providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).


U.S.-China financial working group holds seventh meeting in Nanjing

The United States and the People's Republic of China convened for the seventh meeting of the Financial Working Group (FWG) in Nanjing on December 15-16.


NFIB calls for reforms after audit reveals issues with Massachusetts unemployment assistance

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed concern over a recent state audit of the Department of Unemployment Assistance in Massachusetts.


Man pleads guilty to daylight murder in Southeast Washington

Johnwann Elliott, a 31-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed and attempted assault with a dangerous weapon.


Netflix partners with global brands for 'Squid Game' Season 2 promotions

Netflix has announced a series of partnerships and events to mark the return of "Squid Game" for its second season.


Arkansas man sentenced for role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

An Arkansas man has been sentenced for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.


Second-in-command sentenced for role in Aryan Prison Gang-linked drug distribution

A 61-year-old man from Auburn, Washington, has been sentenced to twelve years in prison for his role in a multi-state drug distribution operation.