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News from November 2024


Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying wins best actress at International Emmy Awards

Netflix Thailand's film "HUNGER" has added another accolade to its achievements.


Murfreesboro man receives 32-year sentence for multiple armed robberies

Frederick Eugene Carney, a 34-year-old resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison.


U.S. welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

The ceasefire announced by President Biden is seen as a positive development for both Israel and Lebanon, as well as for regional security.


Justice Department resolves discrimination claims with Florida restaurant group

The Justice Department has reached an agreement with Anna Maria Oyster Bar Inc., a restaurant group located in Bradenton, Florida.


Weekend Interview: Ambassador David Friedman, Bridging the US-Israel Alliance with Faith and Action

David Friedman never anticipated becoming the U.S. Ambassador to Israel. For 35 years, he excelled in the legal profession, but as his career progressed, he sought a role that resonated more deeply with his passion for the U.S.-Israel relationship. When his longtime friend, Donald Trump, announced his candidacy for president in 2015, the opportunity materialized.


Weekend Interview: Fleur Hassan, Championing Innovation, Collaboration, and Education for a Better Future

Fleur Hassan’s journey into politics began a decade ago, driven by a passion for fostering innovation and improving lives. As a Jerusalem-based political leader and advocate for Israeli ingenuity, Hassan’s work has transformed her city into a hub of technological progress while addressing complex socio-political challenges.


Department of Defense invests in nitroguanidine recrystallization process development

The Department of Defense has allocated $5.1 million to Canadian Commercial Corporation and Estes Energetics to develop a process for recrystallizing nitroguanidine (NQ), an essential energetic material.


Former Cleveland councilman faces bribery and fraud charges

Basheer Jones, a former Cleveland City Council member, faces charges of conspiring to commit wire fraud and honest services fraud.


Former trading firm executive sentenced for defrauding investors worldwide

Bryant Edwin Sewall, a former executive of a trading firm, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison.


Lawmakers seek Treasury briefing on sanctions evasion via Hong Kong

Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have reached out to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.


EPA reports record high US fuel economy and low CO2 emissions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its 50th annual Automotive Trends Report, indicating that the fuel economy for model year 2023 vehicles has reached an unprecedented level while greenhouse gas emissions have fallen to...


Cocaine worth $880K seized by CBP at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas have intercepted over $880,000 worth of cocaine hidden in a tractor-trailer carrying broccoli.


Florida dentist admits guilt in threatening election official

A Florida dentist, Richard Glenn Kantwill, has admitted guilt to sending threats to multiple individuals, including an election official.


EU adopts directive addressing online gender-based violence

The European Institute for Gender Equality first addressed online gender-based violence (OGBV) in 2017.


Manokotak man charged with illegal firearm possession

A federal grand jury in Alaska has indicted a Manokotak resident for the illegal possession of a firearm as a felon.


Memphis man sentenced for fentanyl possession and firearm offenses

A Memphis man has been sentenced to over nine years in prison for possessing more than 200 grams of fentanyl and multiple firearms found during a search of his home.


Georgia residents face charges for alleged multi-million dollar fraud scheme

A federal grand jury has charged nine residents of Georgia with conspiracy to commit money laundering and other related offenses.


Heritage Foundation supports nominees for FDA Commissioner and CDC Director

The Heritage Foundation has expressed its approval of the nominations of Dr. Marty Makary and former Representative Dave Weldon to key health positions in the U.S. government. Dr. Makary, a surgeon from Johns Hopkins, has been nominated to lead...


US marks day against violence towards women with renewed commitment

On November 25, 2024, the United States marked the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.


Commerce Department supports tribal economic equity through digital access and climate initiatives

Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor the contributions of Native Americans and acknowledge their role in the nation's economy.