January 15, 2024

The growing popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has opened new doors that enhance work capabilities Link: https://www.commerce.gov/cr/videos/2023-ndeam-special-observance-program-event-0

SEC Charges Florida Real Estate Developer Rishi Kapoor with Perpetuating $93 Million Fraud Scheme and Obtains Emergency Relief. https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2024-2

SEC Charges Morgan Stanley and Former Executive Pawan Passi with Fraud in Block Trading Business https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2024-6

The FTC has issued a Notice that it has determined that certain acts or practices in the education marketplace are deceptive or unfair and, thus, are unlawful https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/notices-penalty-offenses/penalty-offenses-concerning-education

Online children’s education company Age of Learning, Inc., which operates ABCmouse, will pay $10 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it made misrepresentations. Story : https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings?search=abc+mouse&sort_by=search_api_relevance

OVW provides federal leadership in developing the national capacity to reduce violence against women Link : https://www.justice.gov/opa/gallery/rosie-hidalgo-sworn-director-office-violence-against-women

Combating Redlining Initiative secured over $107 million in relief for communities of color nationwide Full story >> https://www.justice.gov/opa/gallery/justice-department-reaches-significant-milestone-combating-redlining-initiative-after

Venezuela’s ongoing descent into economic and political chaos Sigue > https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/venezuela-crisis

The third Monday in January has been coined “Blue Monday” and is suggested to be the saddest day of the year. Follow >> https://www.livescience.com/what-is-blue-monday

Spaceborne animals could help humans survive on the moon or Mars. Join the conversation > https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/which-animals-will-be-the-first-to-live-on-the-moon-and-mars