Lakewood Power Outage: When Is The Power Coming Back On?
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Severe weather has left 3,500 homes without power across Lakewood, with utility crews en route to assess the damage and begin repairs. Officials have not provided an estimated time…
‘We’re Off Track’: Here’s How Republicans Plan To Move The Needle On Climate Change
Republicans in Congress plan to improve their messaging on climate change, conservation and the environment in an effort to win the support of Americans who deem the issue important. “If we sit…
Maryland Nuclear Engineer and spouse arrested on espionage-related charges
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe, both of Annapolis, Maryland, were arrested in Jefferson County, West Virginia by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) on Saturday, October…
Birmingham Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison on Drug Charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal judge today sentenced a Birmingham man on drug charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Postal Inspection Service Acting Inspector-in-Charge, Houston Division, Dana Carter. U.S.…
Police Officer Indicted on Federal Bank Fraud Charge Involving Paycheck Protection Program Loans
WASHINGTON – A Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Officer was indicted today on a federal bank fraud charge stemming from a scheme involving $18,345 in Paycheck Protection…
Bellevue Man Who Spent Cattle Loan Funds on Gambling Sentenced to Federal Prison
A man who spent federal loan money intended for the purchase of cattle on his personal expenses, including gambling and alcohol, was sentenced on October 4, 2021, to ten months in federal…
Pickens County Man Arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Related Charges
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Kevin Jamal Jones, 46, of Easley, S.C., on seven charges connected to the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of…
Newberry County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Daniel Chris Shepler, 36, of Prosperity, S.C., on seven charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against…
Columbia Couple Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Disney Movies on eBay
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Columbia, Missouri, couple pleaded guilty in federal court today to a scheme to smuggle counterfeit Disney DVDs into the United States and sell them on eBay. Tabitha…
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Heroin and Fentanyl While on Probation
PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today following his guilty plea to a charge of possession with intent to distribute a quantity of heroin and fentanyl, Acting United…
Vast Majority Of Top Fossil Fuel Companies Don’t Plan On Abandoning Oil And Gas Anytime Soon: REPORT
The majority of oil and gas companies said that they don’t have plans to shift away from fossil fuels at any point in the future, according to an industry report released Tuesday.…
California Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for Scheming to Defraud Afghan Government on U.S.-Funded Contract
LOS ANGELES – A former Orange County resident has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud the government of Afghanistan out of more…
Winnebago County Man Arrested on Federal Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges
ROCKFORD — A Winnebago County man has been indicted on federal firearm and drug trafficking charges. XZAVIOR SMITH, 22, of Roscoe, Ill., is charged with possession of a firearm as a previously…
Lindsey Graham: ‘We Let Our People Down’ On The Debt Ceiling
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina expressed regret on Fox News’ “Hannity” Thursday night over Republicans allowing a short-term increase to the federal debt ceiling. “Well, we screwed up,” the South…
Microsoft Is Relaxing Its Rules On Who Can Repair Its Devices
Microsoft is loosening its restrictions on how consumers can repair the tech giant’s devices by sharing more information on its products and expanding consumer access to parts. Microsoft signed an agreement with…
Dems’ ‘Cradle-To-Grave’ Policies Will Only Hurt Job Growth, Watchdog On Wall Street Says
Samantha Renck on October 8, 2021 Chris Markowski, the host of ‘Watchdog on Wall Street,’ spoke with the Daily Caller News Foundation’s Samantha Renck about the September jobs report, the $3.5 trillion…
Beech Island Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of James Michael Black, 40, of Beech Island, S.C., on two charges connected to the solicitation of a minor. Internet…
NY AG attacks National Rifle Association: Breeding ground for personal gain
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the National Rifle Association (NRA) yesterday announced that Wayne LaPierre was re-elected to the NRA board as…
Google And YouTube Will Demonetize Content Denying ‘Scientific Consensus’ On Climate Change
Google and YouTube announced a new policy Thursday demonetizing all content that denies the scientific consensus on climate change. Google will no longer allow ads for “content that contradicts well-established scientific consensus…
Congressman Demands Zuckerberg Hand Over Research Into Instagram’s Effects On Eating Disorders, Child Exploitation
Colorado Republican Rep. Ken Buck demanded Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hand over research into Instagram’s effects on teen users in a letter sent Thursday and obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.…
Snapchat Is Trying To Stop Young Users Buying Fentanyl On Its Platform, But It’s ‘Too Little Too Late’ For Some
Snapchat is putting in place new safety measures to try and stop young users buying and selling fentanyl on its platform, the company announced Thursday. The company unveiled an in-app education portal…