News from January 2025


Philadelphia man receives five-year sentence for arson amid 2020 disturbances

Philadelphia man receives five-year sentence for arson amid 2020 disturbances

United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced the sentencing of Tyrone Wise, a 34-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Tampa doctor charged with producing child abuse materials

Tampa doctor charged with producing child abuse materials

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment and arrest of Stephen Andrew Leedy, a 59-year-old doctor from St. Petersburg, Florida.


Phillip A. Talbert resigns as U.S attorney after over two years

Phillip A. Talbert resigns as U.S attorney after over two years

U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert has announced his resignation, effective at midnight on January 11, 2025.


Biden sends greetings to Orthodox Christians celebrating Christmas

Biden sends greetings to Orthodox Christians celebrating Christmas

President Joe Biden extended his greetings to Orthodox Christians worldwide as they celebrate Christmas.


Biden praises Canada's Trudeau for strengthening U.S.-Canada alliance

Biden praises Canada's Trudeau for strengthening U.S.-Canada alliance

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has expressed his appreciation for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a recent statement.


FTC partners with libraries to offer scam awareness resources

FTC partners with libraries to offer scam awareness resources

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is collaborating with libraries nationwide to provide free resources aimed at helping individuals identify, avoid, and report scams.


Harris announces removal of medical debt from credit reports

Harris announces removal of medical debt from credit reports

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a new rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that will remove medical debt from consumer credit reports.


FTC sets open commission meeting agenda for January 14

FTC sets open commission meeting agenda for January 14

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan has announced an open virtual meeting of the Commission scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025.


Virginia contractor settles false claims act allegations with $2.6M payment

Virginia contractor settles false claims act allegations with $2.6M payment

R&K Enterprises Inc., a company based in Newport News, Virginia, has agreed to pay over $2.6 million to settle allegations under the False Claims Act and common law.


FTC orders end to no-hire clauses by Planned Building Services

FTC orders end to no-hire clauses by Planned Building Services

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has directed Planned Building Services and its associated companies to stop enforcing no-hire agreements that restrict residential and commercial building owners from hiring their service workers.


Eric Trump on Bitcoin talk with Saylor: 'Two friends, one passion'

Eric Trump on Bitcoin talk with Saylor: 'Two friends, one passion'

Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, expressed shared interests with Michael Saylor in the cryptocurrency industry.


Here Technologies partners with AWS on AI-driven mapping for automotive innovation

Here Technologies partners with AWS on AI-driven mapping for automotive innovation

HERE Technologies and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a significant collaboration to advance the development of software-defined vehicles.


Manderson man indicted for arson-related felony murder

Manderson man indicted for arson-related felony murder

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the indictment of Reno Rondeau, a 51-year-old resident of Manderson, South Dakota, on charges of First Degree Murder, Attempted Murder, and Arson.


Texas Syndicate member Diablo receives lengthy sentence for drug charges

Texas Syndicate member Diablo receives lengthy sentence for drug charges

A Corpus Christi resident, aged 58, has been sentenced to a total of 200 months in prison for meth trafficking and violations of supervised release.


Men fined for illegal recordings in social security offices

Men fined for illegal recordings in social security offices

Two men have been convicted for unlawfully video recording inside Social Security offices in Central Florida.


Actor sentenced for defrauding investors with fake COVID-19 cure claims

Actor sentenced for defrauding investors with fake COVID-19 cure claims

An Orange County resident and part-time actor has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme promoting a fake COVID-19 cure.


Pittsburgh couple sentenced for obstructing law enforcement during campus protest

Pittsburgh couple sentenced for obstructing law enforcement during campus protest

A Pittsburgh couple has been sentenced for obstructing law enforcement during a protest at the University of Pittsburgh in 2023.


Heritage Foundation comments on Trudeau resignation amid U.S.-Canada relations shift

Heritage Foundation comments on Trudeau resignation amid U.S.-Canada relations shift

Today, The Heritage Foundation responded to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement of his intention to resign.


Arizona State University chosen for major semiconductor R&D site

Arizona State University chosen for major semiconductor R&D site

The Department of Commerce and Natcast have announced that the Arizona State University (ASU) Research Park in Tempe, Arizona, is set to become the location for the third flagship CHIPS for America research and development facility.


Cybersecurity tips for a safer 2025

Cybersecurity tips for a safer 2025

Why not consider a New Year’s resolution focused on enhancing cybersecurity practices?