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FTC and 19 States Act to Stop a Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission, along with 22 agencies from 19 states, stopped a deceptive charity fundraising scheme and its operators who made false or deceptive claims to U.S. donors. Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. (Kars) and its operators, Michael Irwin...

FTC, Oregon and 18 Other States Act to Stop a Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme
The Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ), The Federal Trade Commission, along with 18 other states, stopped a deceptive charity fundraising scheme and its operators who made false or deceptive claims to U.S. donors. Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. (Kars) and...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta Announces Settlement with Kars for Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme
Kars and its operators raised millions but only a fraction of donations went to fund breast cancer screenings OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 states and agencies, announced a...

H.R. 5079, Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act
H.R. 5079 would extend until 2035 the requirement for the federal government to share technical information on cyber threats with nonfederal entities. In addition, the bill would authorize the government to accept information on cyber threats...

Province Invests in Building Management System Upgrades for Government of Saskatchewan Buildings
CANADA, September 25 - Released on September 25, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan has been investing in Building Management System (BMS) upgrades for seven government-owned buildings across the province. Upgrading BMS brings a range of...

Ilham Aliyev made a phone call to Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze
AZERBAIJAN, September 25 - On September 25, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a phone call to Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze. The head of state congratulated Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on his birthday,...


Minister Dion George on Green growth as South Africa’s largest jobs programme
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has highlighted the department’s role as one of South Africa’s largest generators of work opportunities, particularly for young people, women, and marginalised groups. “Every...

Minister Sisisi Tolashe reaches out to an underprivileged community of Delmas, 25 Sept
The Department of Social Development, South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and National Development Agency (NDA) will be rolling out the Integrated Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP). This programme will be led by the Minister of...

Minister Dion George on arrests of abalone poachers by DFFE fishery control officers and partner law enforcement officers
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the swift and coordinated efforts of enforcement officials from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the South African Police...

Joint statement by the Prime Minister of Canada and the Taoiseach of Ireland
CANADA, September 25 - Today Prime Minister Mark Carney and An Taoiseach Micheál Martin held a successful bilateral meeting in Ottawa, and reaffirmed the enduring friendship between Canada and Ireland, anchored in shared democratic values, deep...

Prime Minister Golob: “If we want to build a resilient society, we must take a comprehensive approach to resilience”
SLOVENIA, September 24 - The Prime Minister recalled the year 2022, when the Government took office. "On the first day of our term, we set one of our priorities – to increase funding for innovation, research, science and development, and we have...

Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts: One Million Trees Programme
Dean of the diplomatic corps, H.E. Mr Silah Omar Abdu, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye, H.E. Mrs K. Nilvana Darama Yildirimgec, CEO of Freedom Park Dr Jane Mufamadi, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, During the celebration of Arbor...

September 25, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Announces Action Against Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Shaun...

Epoch Concepts Raises $50,000 for Tunnel to Towers Foundation at Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament
LITTLETON, CO, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Epoch Concepts, a leading provider of IT solutions and services to the U.S. federal government, enterprises, and systems integrators, is pleased to announce that its...

Minister Fajon calls on UN Security Council to take decisive action on wars in Ukraine and Gaza
SLOVENIA, September 23 - The Minister also participated in a side event on the return of Ukrainian children, organised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. She emphasised that children are the...

Gauteng e-Government hosts KZN Premier Thami Ntuli for Strategic Crime-Fighting Tech Showcase
The Gauteng Department of e-Government, led by Head of Department Ms Masabata Mutlaneng, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Community Safety, led by Acting Head of the Department Mr Roche Mogorosi, warmly welcomed a high-level...

Sparkrock Launches New Website to Simplify Access for K-12 and Nonprofit Leaders
Sparkrock launches new website to simplify access for K-12 and nonprofits with unified solutions, clearer navigation, and inclusive design. TORONTO, CANADA, September 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sparkrock today announced the launch of a new...

MONAT Gratitude Foundation Honors Chairman’s Award Recipient with $60,000 Annually in Charitable Giving
MIAMI, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The MONAT Gratitude Foundation is proud to announce Jaclyn Kinney of Las Vegas, NV as the 2025 Chairman’s Award recipient—MONAT’s highest honor for a Market Partner who demonstrates exceptional leadership,...

Forfeiture Actions Result in Remission of More Than $2.8 Million to Okaloosa Victim Charities
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced today that more than $2.8 million in unlawfully retained bingo profits forfeited through criminal asset forfeiture actions have been sent...