Building system reforms are set to make construction easier, faster and more affordable while also strengthening protections for homeowners, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. “The Building Amendment Bill passed its first reading today, and will deliver the most significant building system reforms in 20 years, with the express purpose of improving regulation and […]
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United States: Florida Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Travelling Internationally To Sexually Exploit Minors
A Florida man was sentenced today to 30 years in prison and lifetime supervised release for the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of victims as young as eight years old. According to court documents, Vincent Anthony Principe, 55, of Arcadia, travelled to the Philippines over the course of several years and sexually abused […]
United States: Iowa Man Waives $17.7M Discharge After USTP Investigation Into Sham Loans
Jeffrey Garth Ewing, of Iowa, agreed to waive his bankruptcy discharge of more than $17.7 million in debts after an investigation by the Department of Justice’s U.S. Trustee Program (USTP). The USTP’s investigation found that Ewing had transferred nearly $400,000 to companies he controlled to shield the funds from his creditors. On June 15, the […]
United States: U.S. Department Of Education Marks End Of Second Annual Title IX Month With Major Enforcement Recap
On July 1, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) marked the conclusion of the second annual ‘Title IX Month’ – honoring the fifty-fourth anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) – by recapping the Trump Administration’s continued efforts to protect women and girls and restore Title IX to its […]
United States: U.S. Coast Guard Finalizes Contracts For Six Arctic Security Cutters
The United States Coast Guard announced the finalization of two contracts for the construction and delivery of six Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), a brand-new class of polar icebreakers that will strengthen America’s position in the Arctic. The contracts are awarded to Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C. of Lockport, Louisiana for four ASCs, valued at approximately $2.2 billion, and Rauma Marine Constructions Oy of Rauma, […]
United States: The United States And Cambodia Sign Air Transport Agreement
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau signed an Air Transport Agreement yesterday with H.E. Mao Havannall, Minister-in-Charge of Cambodia’s State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, to advance our countries’ bilateral aviation cooperation. The Agreement is the first bilateral air transport agreement between the two countries and will bring the civil air transportation relationship between the United […]
U.S. economy adds 57,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate dips to 4.2%
The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign for labor market stability as wage growth tracked below inflation for a third consecutive month. NBC News’ Allie Canal and Investopedia editor-in-chief Caleb Silver break down the latest numbers.
Buying Refurbished Tech? Avoid These Major Mistakes
Buying refurbished and second-hand items can save you some money but is it a safe investment? NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to share important do’s and don’ts and how to avoid being scammed.
U.S. adds just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign as wage growth remains slow
The U.S. economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign for labor market stability as wage growth tracks below inflation for a third consecutive month.
Interactive map: Street-by-street data shows you what could change at your house
Auckland needs to build more townhouses and apartments – is your neighbourhood affected?