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New Jersey man arrested in alleged $2 million tax evasion scheme

U.S. News // 1 year ago

New Jersey man arrested in alleged $2 million tax evasion scheme

A New Jersey man was arrested on tax evasion charges Friday in connection to a real estate scheme to avoid IRS scrutiny.

Ukrainian intelligence says it destroyed 6 fighter aircraft in Russia

World News // 1 year ago

Ukrainian intelligence says it destroyed 6 fighter aircraft in Russia

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites ahead of two weekend launches

Science News // 1 year ago

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites ahead of two weekend launches

Political group No Labels drops search for third-party presidential candidate

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Political group No Labels drops search for third-party presidential candidate

CBP dispatches agents to assist migrant suffering from dehydration in Texas

U.S. News // 1 year ago

CBP dispatches agents to assist migrant suffering from dehydration in Texas

Customs and Border Patrol dispatched agents and other personnel to assist a migrant in distress in the area near Loredo, Texas, Monday, according to CBP.

NASA to fly aircraft along eclipse route to study the sun and Earth's atmosphere

Science News // 1 year ago

NASA to fly aircraft along eclipse route to study the sun and Earth's atmosphere

NASA will deploy aircraft to follow the route of the April 8 total solar eclipse to collect data on the sun and the Earth's atmosphere.

Investigation into EU funding fraud leads to 22 arrests

World News // 1 year ago

Investigation into EU funding fraud leads to 22 arrests

The European Public Prosecutor's Office on Thursday said that nearly two dozen people were arrested in a wide-ranging investigation into the misappropriation of Italian EU Recovery and Resilience Facility Funds.

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.23B after no winner Wednesday

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.23B after no winner Wednesday

The Powerball jackpot grew to $1.23 billion after no winning ticket was purchased for Wednesday night's $1.09 billion prize, which was already the fourth largest in the game's history, according to lotto officials.

Man sentenced for selling fentanyl 8 days after release from correctional facility

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Man sentenced for selling fentanyl 8 days after release from correctional facility

A Rhode Island man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl eight days after being released from prison on a separate offense.

Zelensky signs law lowering Ukraine's draft age from 27 to 25

World News // 1 year ago

Zelensky signs law lowering Ukraine's draft age from 27 to 25

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law lowering the minimum draft age from 27 to 25.

White House orders NASA to develop lunar time standard for celestial bodies

Science News // 1 year ago

White House orders NASA to develop lunar time standard for celestial bodies

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy announced it will work to create time standards for the moon and other celestial bodies.

Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva announces he has cancer

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva announces he has cancer

Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer.

Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry sign open letter on AI

Music // 1 year ago

Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry sign open letter on AI

Over 200 artists, including Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry and Billie Eilish, have signed a letter calling on companies to stop infringing on artists' rights via the use of AI.

Biden, China's Xi discuss trade, counternarcotics, technology exports to Russia

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Biden, China's Xi discuss trade, counternarcotics, technology exports to Russia

In a phone call Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden discussed AI, counternarcotics and Russian access to technology with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping, the White House said.

29 killed in fire at Istanbul nightclub during unauthorized renovations

World News // 1 year ago

29 killed in fire at Istanbul nightclub during unauthorized renovations

At least 29 people were killed in a fire at an Istanbul nightclub that undergoing renovations, authorities said Tuesday.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs law recriminalizing drug possession

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs law recriminalizing drug possession

Amid soaring deaths attributed to fentanyl, Oregon has reintroduced criminal penalties for drug possession.

Kia recalling 427,000 Telluride SUVs over parking safety concerns

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Kia recalling 427,000 Telluride SUVs over parking safety concerns

Kia is recalling 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs over concerns that the vehicles can keep rolling after being parked, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Reporters Without Borders condemns arrest of six Russian journalists

World News // 1 year ago

Reporters Without Borders condemns arrest of six Russian journalists

Reporters Without Border has denounced Russian authorities for arresting six journalists on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who remains in captivity.

White House introduces guidelines for government use of AI

U.S. News // 1 year ago

White House introduces guidelines for government use of AI

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced Friday that the White House Office of Management and Budget is issuing a series of guidelines to reduce risks associated with the use of AI.

Dole abandons Fresh Express deal under DOJ antitrust pressure

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Dole abandons Fresh Express deal under DOJ antitrust pressure

Fresh Express has dropped its plans to acquire Dole's plc's Fresh Vegetables division after anti-trust regulators said the move would harm competition.