Dog fighting, gang activity lands Jackson man in prison for 17 years
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that connected multiple street gangs and fueled violent crime…
U.S. services sector activity eases in April – survey
WASHINGTON – U.S. business activity slowed in April as soaring costs for raw materials, fuel and labor pushed input prices to a record high, according to a survey on Friday, which also…
U.S. FORECLOSURE ACTIVITY SETS POST PANDEMIC HIGHS IN FIRST QUARTER OF 2022
Foreclosure Starts, Bank Repossessions at Highest Numbers in Two Years, But Still Well Below Normal Levels IRVINE, Calif., April 21, 2022 — ATTOM, licensor of the nation’s most comprehensive foreclosure data and parent company…
Laurel Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Enticement of a Minor to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activity
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher sentenced Kyle Elio Ripper, age 25, of Laurel, Maryland, yesterday to 188 months in federal prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release,…
Russia calls increased NATO military activity in the Arctic worrying, warns of “unintended incidents” – TASS
(Reuters) – Russia is worried about increased activity of NATO forces in the Arctic and sees risks of “unintended incidents” occurring in the region, TASS news agency cited Russian ambassador-at-large Nikolai Korchunov…
Fort Mccoy Man Indicted For Attempting To Entice A 12-Year-Old Child To Engage In Sexual Activity
Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a grand jury has returned an indictment charging Jorge Mojocoa (69, Fort McCoy) with attempted enticement of a minor to engage…
Long Haul Truck Driver Sentenced for Transporting Children to Engage in Sexual Activity
EL PASO – Today an El Paso man was sentenced to life in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor. According to court documents, Travis Wayne Vavra, 60, was a long-haul truck…
Spanish March service activity slows on war uncertainty, trucker strike -PMI
MADRID – Growth in Spain’s services sector slowed in March as uncertainty weighed after Russia invaded Ukraine, truckers went on strike and energy costs climbed, a survey showed on Tuesday. S&P Global’s…
India’s factory activity slowed in March, optimism at two-year low – PMI
By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU – India’s factory activity expanded at a slower pace in March as rising prices meant new orders and output grew at their weakest rate since September, according to…
U.S. manufacturing sector activity slows in March; input prices surge – ISM
WASHINGTON – U.S. manufacturing activity unexpectedly slowed in March as tight supply chains continued to drive input prices higher, but factories boosted hiring, allowing them to reduce the backlog of unfinished work.…
Tight supply chains, inflation slow Spain’s factory activity in March- PMI
MADRID – Factory activity in Spain grew for a 14th consecutive month in March though at a slower pace because of pressure on supply chains and rising inflation fuelled by the war…
Japan’s March factory activity speeds up as COVID impact fades -PMI
TOKYO – Japan’s manufacturing activity grew at a faster pace from the prior month in March as domestic demand got a lift from the waning impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Activity in…
Thai March economic activity pressured by rising inflation, infections
BANGKOK – Thailand’s economic activity in March came under pressure from rising coronavirus infections and higher inflation driven by increasing energy prices, after a recovery in the previous month, the central bank…
ACTIVITY IN THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Chief United Stated District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl sentenced TYLER EUGENE MCCURDY 40, of Riverton, Wyoming on March 16, 2022, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and carrying a firearm…
China’s March factory activity likely shrank amid virus outbreaks – Reuters poll
BEIJING – China’s factory activity likely shrank in March, a Reuters poll showed, as the country imposed more mass testing and activity controls amid its worst resurgence of COVID-19 cases since early…
Loxley Man Sentenced to 235 Months for Attempting to Coerce a Child to Engage in Sexual Activity
United States Attorney Sean P. Costello of the Southern District of Alabama announced that United States District Judge Kristi DuBose sentenced defendant James Salac, 58, to 235 months in prison for Attempted…
South Side Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in DS44 Gang’s Drug Activity
PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 46 months’ imprisonment followed by a six-year term of supervised release on his conviction of violating federal…
U.S. business activity rises to eight-month high in March – survey
WASHINGTON – A measure of U.S. business activity increased to an eight-month high in March, fueled by strong demand for both goods and services, but Russia’s war against Ukraine hurt sentiment. S&P…
Japan’s March factory activity up, Ukraine crisis weighs on outlook – flash PMI
TOKYO – Japan’s manufacturing activity sped up in March from the prior month as a reduction in COVID-19 cases in the country helped lift orders and production, however, surging input prices and…
HSS Study Offers Timelines for Return to Activity After Major Foot Surgery
CHICAGO, March 22, 2022 — Many patients who undergo surgery to correct a collapsing foot share the question: Will I be able to get back to doing the things I love? A new…
St. Johns County Teacher Arrested And Charged With Attempting To Entice And Meet A 14-Year-Old To Engage In Sexual Activity
Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced today that Matthew Christopher Yates (27, Hastings) has been arrested and charged with using the internet to attempt to entice a 14-year-old…
U.S. FORECLOSURE ACTIVITY IN FEBRUARY 2022 CONTINUES TO INCREASE STEADILY
IRVINE, Calif., March 10, 2022 — ATTOM, licensor of the nation’s most comprehensive foreclosure data and parent company to RealtyTrac (www.realtytrac.com), the largest online marketplace for foreclosure and distressed properties, today released its February…
Greece Man Going To Prison For 22 Years For Enticing A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity
CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Joseph McGrain, 50, of Greece, NY, who was convicted of enticement of a minor to engage…
Hilton to suspend development activity in Russia
– Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it would suspend all new development activity in Russia and had closed its corporate office in Moscow, following the invasion of Ukraine. (This story…
City of Kenner Former Director of Inspection and Code Enforcement Pleads Guilty to Using an Interstate Facility with Intent to Carry on Unlawful Activity and Tax Fraud
NEW ORLEANS, LA – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today that JAMES MOHAMAD, 52, of Kenner, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to use an interstate facility with intent to carry on unlawful activity…
Starbucks suspending all business activity in Russia
By Hilary Russ NEW YORK – Coffee giant Starbucks Corp said on Tuesday that it is suspending all business activity in Russia, including shipment of its products and cafes run by a…
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