News from December 2024
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
LAREDO, Texas – With the holiday season approaching, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Laredo Port of Entry is encouraging travelers to plan ahead by applying for I-94 travel permits online.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
Gabriel Aldemar Velez Torres, a resident of Orlando, Florida, has been sentenced to 3 years and 10 months in federal prison.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
A federal jury in Orlando, Florida, has convicted Jordan Franklin Trexler, a 30-year-old from Casselberry, of enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity and producing child sexual abuse material.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of 105 applications for the Community Change Grants Program, allocating nearly $1.6 billion to support projects aimed at reducing pollution, enhancing climate resilience,...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
A Tacoma man, Ronnie Griffin, has been sentenced to 75 months in prison for his involvement in a drug distribution ring linked to the Aryan Family prison gang. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced the sentencing of the 66-year-old who played a...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
Africa, a continent rich in linguistic diversity with over 2,000 languages, faces challenges in moderating content on social media platforms.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
Richard Jason Mountford, a former resident of Monterey County, California, and now living in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for his involvement in a tax fraud scheme. U.S. Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley delivered...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in workforce training aimed at underserved and overburdened communities.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP) has issued a consumer advisory to help individuals avoid cyber fraud during the holiday shopping season.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has reported significant progress in its rental assistance programs, reinforcing its dedication to providing affordable housing for American families.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
Dora T. Boyd, a 33-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been sentenced to 50 months in prison following her guilty plea to wire fraud charges.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $500,000 grant to Groundwork Denver for an environmental job training program in Sheridan and Denver, Colorado.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
Navigating the complexities of socio-linguistic communication on social media is challenging, especially when platforms rely on automated systems to detect and address abusive language.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
Two original research projects by the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) have been recognized at the 4th Annual Anthem Awards.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have released a joint statement addressing recent reports of drone sightings in New Jersey.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
A Plains man, Zen York Lowther, 36, was sentenced to five years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced the sentencing after...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
The Department of the Interior has announced a $3.7 million investment to aid states in addressing abandoned hardrock mine lands across the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
A Portsmouth resident, Robert J. Ferreira, has been sentenced to six months of federal probation after admitting to violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
A new series, "East Palace" (WT), is set to debut on Netflix, promising viewers an exploration into a world filled with ghosts and spirits.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
A jury in southern Illinois has found Evette B. Osuegbu guilty of conspiring to commit arson on properties in East St. Louis, Illinois, and Florissant, Missouri, as well as setting fire to an apartment in St. Louis for insurance benefits.
