Maryland man wins $50K on first-ever lottery ticket
WALDORF, Md. — A St. Mary’s County postal worker hit a $50,000 jackpot with the very first lottery ticket he ever bought, after giving in to his mother’s suggestion during a routine…
High School East hosts first-ever Masked Singer: Teacher Edition
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Teachers at High School East took center stage for the inaugural Masked Singer: Teacher Edition on Thursday night, with costumed contestants battling for the title in a lively…
Parkville woman wins $51,129 Racetrax prize with first-ever Superfecta bet
PERRY HALL, Md. — A Baltimore County woman is celebrating a $51,129 Racetrax win after trying her luck with a Superfecta bet for the first time. The longtime Maryland Lottery player, a…
Cape May debuts first-ever Halloween pop-up bar with pirate-themed ‘Boo Bar’
CAPE MAY, N.J. — Harry’s Bar and Grille, one of Cape May’s most popular waterfront spots, has launched the city’s first-ever Halloween-themed pop-up bar: Harry’s Boo Bar. The haunted pirate-themed pop-up, which…
Newport News Police Department Hosts First-Ever Pickleball Camp for Local Youth
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Department (NNPD) recently wrapped up its first-ever Pickleball Camp, a new addition to the department’s summer camp offerings. The camp, which ended last Thursday,…
Ort Farms Hosts First-Ever Flower Festival Over Three Weekends
LONG VALLEY, NJ — Ort Farms is celebrating the beauty of summer with its first-ever three-weekend Flower Festival, beginning on August 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival…
CBP Memphis intercepts state’s first-ever treehopper bugs
MEMPHIS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists in Memphis recently intercepted rare treehopper bugs (Matcalfiellla Monogramma) on Persea sp leaves. – the first ever of its kind in the…
Costa Rica makes first-ever fentanyl gang arrests
By Alvaro Murillo SAN JOSE (Reuters) – Costa Rican police detained suspected gang members accused of making and trafficking the synthetic drug fentanyl, officials said on Tuesday, the first such arrests associated…
Two Corporate Executives Found Guilty in First-Ever Criminal Prosecution for Failure to Report Under Consumer Product Safety Act
LOS ANGELES – A jury has found two corporate executives guilty of federal criminal charges related to the distribution and sale of defective residential dehumidifiers linked to multiple fires in the first…
Justice Department Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Environmental Justice Enforcement Strategy Report
The Justice Department’s Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) released its first-ever Comprehensive Environmental Justice Enforcement Strategy Annual Report today, highlighting the department’s recent accomplishments in cases with environmental justice concerns and outlining…
Philippines, U.S., Japan to hold first-ever joint coast guard exercise
By Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) – The coast guard of the United States, Japan and the Philippines will hold trilateral maritime exercise in the South China Sea this week, the first such…
Europe Imposes First-Ever Climate Tax On Imported Goods
Europe Imposes First-Ever Climate Tax On Imported Goods John Hugh DeMastri on April 18, 2023 The European Parliament finalized legislation Tuesday that will impose taxes on imports based on the greenhouse gas…
Athletes Compete In First-Ever ‘Non-Binary’ Division At Boston Marathon
Athletes Compete In First-Ever ‘Non-Binary’ Division At Boston Marathon Alexa Schwerha on April 17, 2023 Athletes were able to compete at the 2023 Boston Marathon in a newly made non-binary division Monday…
Nation’s First-Ever Religious Charter School Denied By State
Nation’s First-Ever Religious Charter School Denied By State Kate Anderson on April 12, 2023 The Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board (OSVCSB) voted on Tuesday to deny an application by a Catholic…
Former Coinbase Insider Pleads Guilty In First-Ever Cryptocurrency Insider Trading Case
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ISHAN WAHI, a former product manager at Coinbase Global, Inc. (“Coinbase”), pled guilty to two counts…
Wingers Appoints First-Ever Director of Health and Wellness
Abbey Bronzati Fast-growing casual brand hires certified personal trainer and nutrition coach to lead program designed to increase employee engagement Salt Lake City, UT (RestaurantNews.com) Wingers Restaurant & Alehouse announced today that…
PDQ Announces First-Ever International Deal
First unit to open this month in Kazakhstan as People for Quality Tampa, FL (-) Award-winning PDQ restaurants (People Dedicated to Quality) has signed a Master Franchise Agreement, and is launching its…
Fazoli’s Teams Up with UK’s Star Freshman Point Guard for First-Ever NIL Partnership
Tyrone “TyTy” Washington Jr. Iconic Italian brand signs first NCAA-sponsored athlete – TyTy Washington Jr. – and launches TyTy Trio, available through Dec. 19 at participating locations Lexington, KY (-) Fazoli’s –…
Newk’s Eatery Debuts First-Ever Drive-Thru Prototype in Fort Smith
Popular fast-casual restaurant to open on Feb. 21 and host grand opening celebration with official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 28 Fort Smith, AR (-) Newk’s Eatery is ready to make its Fort…
Teriyaki Madness Goes Mo-BOWL with Launch of Its First-Ever Food Truck
Aiming to fill a much-needed gap in the booming food truck scene, the Seattle-style teriyaki franchise is partnering with franchisee Katie Catlin to test the first-of-its-kind mobile concept in Lapeer, Michigan. Denver,…
Papa Johns Unveils Its First-Ever Crustless Innovation With New Papa Bowls
Pizza company introduces a new crustless indulgence with the rollout of their signature Papa Bowls, available in three, specially crafted varieties Atlanta, GA (-) Papa Johns continues to deliver on its BETTER…
First-Ever Paycheck Protection Program False Claims Act Whistleblower Case in Which the United States Intervened Against the Borrower Settles
MIAMI – Pan African Interchange LLC and Stanley Damas have agreed to pay $21,583.31 to resolve False Claims Act allegations arising from their false certifications that Pan African Interchange LLC would not…
Sweden’s Leader Resigns After Elections Show First-Ever Right-Wing Populist Win
Sweden’s Leader Resigns After Elections Show First-Ever Right-Wing Populist Win Micaela Burrow on September 14, 2022 The Swedish prime minister tendered her resignation Wednesday after preliminary election results showed a historic win…
First-ever False Claims Act settlement received from Paycheck Protection Program lender
HOUSTON – Prosperity Bank has agreed to pay $18,673.50 to resolve allegations it improperly processed a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan on behalf of an ineligible customer, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B.…
‘Cruel, Inhuman’: UN Concludes First-Ever Investigation Into Palestine’s Record Of ‘Widespread Torture’
‘Cruel, Inhuman’: UN Concludes First-Ever Investigation Into Palestine’s Record Of ‘Widespread Torture’ Micaela Burrow on July 20, 2022 The United Nations Committee Against Torture (CAT) concluded an inquiry into allegations of abuse…
Dignitas Announces Partnership with MIKE AND IKE®, Marking First-Ever Deal for The Gaming Org’s Fortnite Collective
Dignitas Fortnite Fans Will Be Treated to New Content Series and The Flavor Brawl Competitive Event LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2022 — Dignitas, the esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment, Inc. (NME),…
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