U.S. to extend some expiring immigrant work permits for year and a half
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON – The United States will extend expiring work permits for a year and a half for tens of thousands of immigrants …
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Beebe Man Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Prison for Defrauding Social Security Administration
LITTLE ROCK—A Beebe man was sentenced for collecting more than $20,000 in Social Security Disability payments when he was not actually disabled. …
Over Half Of Colleges Encourage Students To Snitch On Each Other: REPORT
Over Half Of Colleges Encourage Students To Snitch On Each Other: REPORT Kendall Tietz on April 28, 2022 Over half of the higher education institutions …
Oklahoma City Man to Serve a Year and a Half in Federal Prison for Synthetic Identity Theft Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY –Yesterday, TYRUS OATES, 49, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was sentenced to serve 18 months in federal prison for conspiracy to make false statements …
Rising energy prices push almost half German companies to cut new investments – survey
BERLIN – Around 40% of German companies are already feeling the impact of rising energy prices and almost half want to reduce investments due to …
Lorain Man Sentenced to Eleven and a Half Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that Demarea L. Stafford, 40, of Lorain, Ohio, was sentenced on Thursday, April 21, 2022, by Judge John …
Low-producing U.S. oil wells account for half of methane emissions, report says
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON – Low-producing oil and gas wells that account for just 6% of total U.S. production account for half of the methane …
Peekskill Man Who Identifies As An “Incel” Or “Involuntary Celibate” Is Sentenced To 2 And A Half Years In Prison For Stalking, Threatening, And Harassing Multiple Victims
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that DAVID KAUFMAN, a/k/a “David Khalifa,” a/k/a “John Morray,” a/k/a …
Meta to take nearly half of sales made by its metaverse creators as fees
(Reuters) – Facebook parent Meta Platforms will charge creators around 47.5% on sales of digital assets and experiences made inside the company’s virtual reality platform …
More than half of Europeans support cannabis legalization -report
By Rithika Krishna (Reuters) – More than half of the European population support legalization of adult use of cannabis and around 30% of them are …
Nearly half of crypto owners first bought digital assets in 2021 -survey
By Hannah Lang (Reuters) – Almost half of all cryptocurrency owners in the United States, Latin America and Asia Pacific purchased the digital assets for …
Euro zone growth barely positive in first half: ECB’s de Guindos
FRANKFURT – Euro zone growth will remain positive this year but the first half will be especially weak with barely any positive growth, European Central …
Uber secures London license for two and half years
– Uber Technologies Inc said on Saturday it has received permission to operate in London under a new 30-month license, ending a years-long battle with …
Ex-Savannah B&B manager sentenced to prison for embezzling more than half a million dollars
SAVANNAH, GA: The former manager of a Savannah bed and breakfast has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting she embezzled more than $500,000 from …
‘Have to eat half’: Sri Lankans feel pain of spiralling economic crisis
MINUWANGODA, Sri Lanka – Thusitha Hadaragama stood at a corner store near his home in Sri Lanka’s Minuwangoda town this week and surveyed groceries to …
Fed’s Waller says series of half point rate increases may be needed at coming meetings – CNBC
WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller said economic risks around the war in Ukraine led him to vote in favor of a quarter percentage …
Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to a Year and a Half in Federal Prison for Conducting Illegal Sports Gambling Business
CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man was sentenced today to a year and a half in federal prison for conducting an illegal sports gambling business …
More than half of U.S. Treasury rent relief funds deployed through January -Adeyemo
By David Lawder WASHINGTON – More than $25 billion from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Emergency Rental Assistance program has been spent or obligated over the …
More than half a million people have fled Ukraine, U.N. says
GENEVA – The head of a U.N. agency said on Monday that more than 500,000 people have fled Ukraine to neighbouring countries since the start …
Physician pays over half million to settle allegations concerning ultrasound billing
McALLEN, Texas – A 41-year-old primary care doctor has paid $504,588.40 to resolve allegations that he billed for excessive ultrasounds, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. …
Former Director of Finance for the La Jolla Music Society Admits to Embezzling Over Half a Million Dollars
Assistant U. S. Attorney Mark Conover (619) 546-6763 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – February 23, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Chris Benavides of San Diego pleaded guilty …
Half of payments in Caracas performed in U.S. dollars – study
CARACAS – Half of payments for food, medicine and services in Venezuela’s capital Caracas are made using dollars, according to a report published on Tuesday …
Fed’s Bowman: too soon to tell if half percentage point rate hike needed in March
– It is too early to know if the Federal Reserve will need to start its tightening cycle at its next policy meeting in March …
Fund managers predict volatile first half for risk assets
By Divya Chowdhury MUMBAI – Uncertainty over the pace of monetary policy will mean a volatile first half for risk assets followed by an upward …
Colombia’s central bank must raise rates in first half to control inflation -IMF
BOGOTA – Colombia’s central bank will have to front load interest rate hikes in the first half of this year in order to get a …
U.S. plans to free half of $7 billion in frozen Afghan funds for aid
By Andrea Shalal and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON – The United States is seeking to free up half of the $7 billion in frozen Afghan central …
Bosch CEO expects chip shortage to ease significantly in second half
BERLIN – Bosch CEO Stefan Hartung expects the chip shortage to lessen significantly in the second half of this year, he said at a press …
Climate Warrior Nancy Pelosi Spent Half A Million Dollars On Private Jets
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has described climate change as an “existential crisis,” spent half a million dollars on private jets over the course of …
Dominican Republic National Operator of The Underground Nightclub in St. Thomas Sentenced to Six and a Half Years and Ordered to Pay Over $900,000 in Restitution
St. Thomas, USVI – United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that Yohanna Gonzalez-McFarlane, 40, of the Dominican Republic, appeared before Chief District Court …
New York Officially Adopts New Congressional Lines That Could Axe Half The GOP Delegation
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul late Thursday signed a new congressional map into law that could eliminate half of the state’s Republicans in the …
Over Half The Members Of The US’ Largest Teachers Union Say They’re Thinking About Quitting
Over half of teachers belonging to the U.S.’ largest teachers union said they are considering leaving their profession earlier than they had originally planned, according …
Murphy announces $7 million in anti-crime tech after releasing half of state’s prison population
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa responded to Governor Murphy’s announcement that $7 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds will be used to fund …
Early COVID Cases Harmed Sense Of Smell For More Than Half Of People, According To Study
A Swedish study found that 65% of individuals who recovered from COVID-19 were still experiencing some form of damage to their sense of smell 18 …
Governor Hogan orders flags to fly at half staff to honor fallen Baltimore firefighters
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement regarding the deaths of firefighters in Baltimore: “Our hearts are broken for the entire Baltimore City …
More than half of patients in this New Jersey hospital with COVID-19 are vaccinated
Elizabeth, NJ – Either Elizabeth, New Jersey is a COVID-19 anomaly or Governor Phil Murphy is not providing residents of the state with accurate and …
Former Financial Controller Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Almost Half a Million Dollars from Family-Owned San Diego Business
Assistant U. S. Attorney Rebecca S. Kanter (619) 546-7304 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – January 10, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Derick Jonathan Cameron of Vancouver, Washington, …
About half a million New Jersey residents have had COVID since Christmas Governor says
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this week said over 380,000 New Jersey residents have contracted COVID-19 since Christmas and that figure doesn’t …
Half Of Republicans, One Third Of Democrats Say They Have Lost Faith In Democracy
Nearly 40% of Americans say they have lost faith in democracy, a new poll shows. The Axios-Momentive poll, released Wednesday, found that 47% of Republicans …
Over Half Of US States Will Increase Their Minimum Wage In 2022
Over half of the states in the U.S. will institute a minimum wage increase in 2022, according to a report. A total of 26 states …
Almost Half Of All Americans Say Inflation Caused Them Financial Hardship
Almost half of Americans said soaring prices created some form of financial hardship for their households, while 10% reported that they are experiencing “severe hardship,” …
Repeat Child Sex Offender from Rock Hill Sentenced To More Than 11 and a Half Years in Federal Prison
Columbia, South Carolina — Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart announced today that Xanthus Nakia Murdaugh, 46, of Rock Hill, was sentenced to more …
Narcotics Dealer Sentenced to Ten and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Federal Drug Trafficking Charges and Assault on a Federal Officer
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Andrew Joseph Trimmer, age 32, of Bowie, Maryland to ten and a half years in …
Nearly Half Of Non-Parents Under 50 Say They’re Likely Not Having Kids: POLL
A Nov. 19 Pew Research Center poll found that childless adults under 50 are less likely to expect to have children than in previous years, …
Calexico CBP Officers Seize Close to Half a Ton of Methamphetamine
CALEXICO, Calif. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted close to half a ton of methamphetamine concealed inside the walls of …
Nearly half of America actually enjoys holiday-themed advertising
Almost half (47%) of American consumers say they enjoy holiday food advertising, with one-third (33%) saying it puts them in the right mood for the …
Hyattsville Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison for a Scheme to Defraud Banks Using Stolen and Altered Checks
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chaung sentenced Rodney Jerrod Jefferson, age 29, of Hyattsville, Maryland to seven and a half years in …
Woodlands pain doctor pays half million dollars for fraudulent PPP and billing allegations
HOUSTON – A 49-year-old local physician has agreed to pay $523,331 to settle allegations he submitted false claims for the placement of electro-acupuncture devices and …
POLL: Almost Half Of Americans Say Biden Has Accomplished ‘Little Or Nothing, Despite Infrastructure Bill
Almost half of Americans believe President Joe Biden hasn’t accomplished very much, if anything at all, during his presidency, according to a WaPo-ABC News poll …
County Councilman Sentenced to a year and a half in Federal Prison for False Statements While Trying to Buy a Firearm
Columbia, South Carolina — Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart, announced today that Kerry Trent Kinard, 50, of Bamberg, was sentenced to a year …
Fake Company Tricks Influencers, Others Into Investing Half A Million Before Completely Disappearing
A fake food delivery company succeeded in tricking influencers and celebrities to promote a cryptocurrency token, bilking investors out of $500,000 before completely vanishing off …