As California eviction moratorium ends, state gives troubled homeowners guidance

OAKLAND, CA – Following the expiration of the statewide eviction moratorium, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert reminding California’s tenants and homeowners of their rights and protections under…

Pizza Twist: International Expansion Ramps Up and New California Unit Added

Sacramento CA – One-of-a-kind pizza chain, Pizza Twist, has just sold a new US territory while simultaneously ramping up international presence. The newest location can be found in Sacramento, California and is…

Silent Witness Project Honors Those Lost to Domestic Violence

BURLINGTON COUNTY (BCPO NEWS) – Burlington County residents who lost their lives at the hands of a family member or loved one were recalled today during a solemn ceremony that also extended…

C’mon man, Joe Biden’s approval rating tanks again

President Joe Biden’s approval rating has declined to 50%, its lowest level since he took office, the latest Associated Press-NORC poll showed. While 50% of Americans approved of Biden’s job performance, 49%…

Two Men Charged With Fraud Involving More Than $1 Million in Unemployment Compensation and the CARES Act

ROCKFORD — A superseding indictment returned Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Rockford charged two individuals with wire fraud, mail fraud, and aggravated identity theft involving unemployment compensation claims and the…

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys Recognizes Three Members of the U.S. Attorney’s Office/District of New Jersey for Outstanding Work

NEWARK, N.J. – Three members of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey, are among those who were honored by the Department of Justice’s 37th Annual Director’s Awards this year, Acting…

Owner of Trucking Companies Pleads Guilty to COVID-Relief Fraud, Tax Evasion and Conspiracy in Fatal Gas Tanker Explosion

LOS ANGELES – The owner of several Inland Empire-based trucking companies has pleaded guilty to five felony charges, admitting he engaged in an array of criminal conduct, including: Carl Bradley…

The Frozen Pizza Cold War: Barstool’s One Bite Frozen Pizza Flying Off the Shelves After DiGiorno Recall

SECAUCUS, NJ – If you go into any Walmart, you might just get lucky and find one of Dave Portnoy’s Barstool One Bite Frozen Pizzas…you might also have to settle for Jack’s…

Governor Hogan Statement on Bureau of Revenue Estimates Closeout Report

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement after the Bureau of Revenue Estimates reported a $2.5 billion surplus for the state: “I was elected governor to rein in years of…

Attorney General James Urges Department of Education to Fix Broken Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today continued her fight to address the nation’s ongoing student loan crisis. As part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, Attorney General James…

CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General James Seeks to Protect New Yorkers’ Wallets by Urging ShrubBucket Customers to File Bankruptcy Claim

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued an alert, urging New York customers of ShrubBucket to immediately file a claim in the company’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings if they are…

‘An Obstacle’: Oil Companies Fear Biden Vaccine Mandate Will Further Disrupt Business

Fracking executives expressed concern that President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate will set the industry back, making hiring even tougher, The Wall Street Journal reported. “It places all of us in leadership…

Merck claims new drug Molnupiravir could help treat early stages of COVID-19, Report

Pharmaceutical company Merck announced Wednesday that its oral experimental COVID-19 drug is likely to be effective against multiple strains, including the delta variant, Reuters reported. The company said that its new drug,…

Jobless Claims Jump To 362,000, Unexpectedly Increase Again

The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 362,000 last week as the economy continues to slowly recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The Bureau of Labor Statistics figure released Thursday…

Biden’s Big Lie: President claims $3.5 trillion Build Back Better plan will cost $0

There’s a timeless saying in life that holds true regardless of which political party controls the United States, “Nothing is free.” This week, U.S. President Joe Biden made a bold claim that…

France May Ban Free Amazon Book Delivery To Protect Brick-And-Mortar Shops

Lawmakers in France will review a draft law that would require a minimum rate for Amazon book deliveries in order to protect local bookshops, Politico reported. The law would prevent Amazon from…

Two Defendants Charged in Separate, Covid-19 Vaccination Record Card Frauds

DETROIT – Two defendants have been charged via criminal complaint for their roles in separate frauds related to Covid-19 Vaccination Record Cards, announced Acting United States Attorney Saima S. Mohsin. Joining in…

Lexington Man Sentenced to 27 Months for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

LEXINGTON, Ky.— Vonnie McDaniels, 32, of Lexington, Kentucky, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison on Monday by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves, after being convicted of bank fraud…

Third COVID-19 Shot Has Similar Side Effects To Second Jab, CDC Reports

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report Tuesday saying the side effects of the third shot of the COVID-19 vaccine are similar to those experienced after the second…

Laredo Sector Border Patrol proudly presents September Youth of the Month Honorees

Laredo, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol commenced its 35th Annual Youth of the Month program by presenting the honorees for September at a virtual ceremony on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Adapting…

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