News from December 2024
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
Burlington, Vermont – On December 2, 2024, Maryann Manning, a resident of Wolcott, Vermont, was sentenced to two years of probation by Chief United States District Judge Christina Reiss.
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.
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.
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.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment and injunction to recover $72,000 in back wages and damages for 20 workers from Oklahoma.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
At the AWS re:Invent event, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Grab announced a significant partnership.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
During the holiday season, online scams and fraud schemes become more prevalent, targeting Idaho residents.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
The United States government has expressed approval for Israel's decision to extend indemnification for Israeli banks, which supports correspondent banking relationships with Palestinian counterparts, by one year.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for Kentucky following the remnants of Hurricane Helene, which affected the region from September 27 to September 30, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
Gen Digital Inc., previously known as Symantec Corp., has paid $55.1 million to resolve a False Claims Act judgment, marking the end of a lengthy legal battle over alleged overcharges to the General Services Administration (GSA).
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
A federal grand jury in Alaska has indicted a Fairbanks woman, Angelic Henderson, on charges of bank fraud and money laundering.
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.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
As the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session approaches, significant leadership changes and committee appointments have been announced.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a conversation with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov, focusing on the current battlefield situation and U.S. security support for Ukraine.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
Laikin Williams, a 25-year-old resident of Parkersburg, has admitted guilt in relation to a straw purchase firearm crime.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
The United States has recognized the progress made during the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on plastic pollution.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an extension for the public comment period on a proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat exposure in both indoor and outdoor workplaces.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) has marked its 51st year, providing a moment to reflect on its impact and future direction. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a key advocate for equal housing opportunities, was instrumental in highlighting the...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has commenced two weeks of public hearings to discuss States' international obligations concerning climate change.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
An Inver Grove Heights man, Samuel Eric Snell, has been indicted on several charges related to child exploitation.
