Contractors to Pay $1.37 Million Over Substandard Runway Work at Massachusetts Air National Guard Base

Three firms have agreed to pay a combined $1.37 million to resolve allegations that they submitted or caused the submission of false claims related to the rehabilitation of Runway 2-20 at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport in Massachusetts, home to the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard. The settling companies are: All three admitted […]

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Nigerian National Pleads Guilty in $2.5 Million Romance Scam and Money Laundering Case

Boston, MA – July, 2025 — A Nigerian national has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to charges stemming from his role in an international romance scam and money laundering scheme that defrauded victims of more than $2.5 million. Charles Uchenna Nwadavid, 35, of Abuja, Nigeria, admitted to one count each of mail fraud, […]

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FBI to Relocate Headquarters to Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., July, 2025 — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have announced that the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in downtown Washington, D.C., has been selected as the new site for the FBI’s headquarters. The decision marks the culmination of nearly two decades of efforts […]

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Former IT Manager Indicted for Embezzling Nearly $1 Million from Pittsburgh Foundation

Charles A. Richardson Charged with Wire Fraud and Money Laundering PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Charles A. Richardson, 45, of Pittsburgh, on nine counts of wire fraud and money laundering, alleging that he embezzled nearly $1 million from his former employer, The Heinz Endowments, a prominent philanthropic foundation. The […]

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin Meets Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to Deepen Bilateral Ties

Tokyo, 30 June 2025 – Taoiseach Micheál Martin met today with Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, in Tokyo to advance the growing partnership between Ireland and Japan. The meeting focused on strengthening economic cooperation, deepening diplomatic ties, and reaffirming Ireland’s strategic engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. Following the meeting, Taoiseach Martin emphasized the shared […]

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AI won’t replace computer scientists any time soon – here are 10 reasons why

As AI systems expand their already impressive capacities, there is an increasingly common belief that the field of computer science (CS) will soon be a thing of the past. This is being communicated to today’s prospective students in the form of well-meaning advice, but much of it amounts to little more than hearsay from individuals […]

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UK arms embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan

Background In February 1992, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) requested that all participating states should introduce an embargo on ‘all deliveries of weapons and munitions to forces engaged in combat in the Nagorno-Karabakh area’. This request is still in effect. 2025 announcement The UK Government issued a statement on 1 July […]

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Africa Continental Brief: July 2025 | Compiled Summary of Key Developments Across the Continent

Business & Macroeconomy Climate & Energy Geopolitics & Policy Security & Conflict Tech & Investment International Engagements Environment & Conservation Source: africacenter.org | semafor.com  For professional and institutional use

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Contrary to UK Parliament Debate Claims: Investing in Disability Support Pays Off— Here’s the Proof

Following recent debate in the UK parliament, questions arose over why proposed spending to support disabled people appears costlier than expected. However, a growing body of international research shows that targeted assistance—especially in education and employment—delivers clear economic returns, improves lives, and eases public spending pressures. 📚 Education as an Economic Driver 💼 Employment: Returns […]

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Ireland Government Approves General Scheme of Media Regulation Bill to Implement EU Media Freedom Act

Dublin, 2 July 2025 – Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, has secured Cabinet approval for the General Scheme of the Media Regulation Bill, a key step in transposing the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) into Irish law. The EMFA, an EU regulation adopted earlier this year, aims to strengthen media pluralism […]

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