Drivers on I-25 between Berthoud and Fort Collins have a new reason to watch the road markings closely. Starting this week, cameras and sensors are scanning for anyone cutting in or out of express lanes where solid lines block the way. The goal is to cut down on sudden lane changes that can cause pi
The European Union has called out Meta for not stopping kids under 13 from joining Facebook or Instagram, even though the platforms say they’re only for people older than that. The EU’s top officials say Meta lacks solid tools to stop children from signing up and doesn’t do enough to find and del
Ohio regulators hit Kalshi, a popular online prediction market, with a $5 million fine for running sports bets without a proper license. The state’s gambling watchdog announced the penalty in mid-April, calling out the company for ignoring rules that took effect in early 2023. Since then, Ohio has r
The United States and the European Union have a long‑standing partnership, but one problem keeps popping up: fines. A senior U. S. State Department official said that penalties from the EU are the biggest hurdle in economic talks between the two sides. The focus is on a new rule called the Digital M
Local leaders in Staten Island are urging city officials to shift focus from fines to teaching residents how to compost properly. After Mayor Zohran Mamdani restarted penalties for missed food‑scrap separation, a group of council members from across the borough called on the Department of Transporta
The U. S. Justice Department ordered Paxful, a peer‑to‑peer crypto exchange, to pay $4 million after the company admitted it knowingly helped criminals move money. In December, Paxful pleaded guilty to conspiring in illegal prostitution, sending funds from crime and breaking anti‑money laundering
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration handed out a hefty penalty to the owner of Gabriel House, an assisted‑living center in Fall River, Massachusetts. The fine totals almost $200, 000 and follows a deadly blaze that claimed ten lives last summer. OSHA listed 13 infractions, with eleven
Ohio has a big problem with unpaid campaign fines. The state is owed around $100 million from people and groups who broke campaign finance rules. Now, the Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, is serious about collecting this money. LaRose recently made this issue a top priority. He spoke about it at t
Russia is making a bold move against Google. They've frozen about $129 million of Google's assets in France. This is unusual because Russia is trying to use the law to go after a big Western company's money abroad. It's all part of a bigger fight over frozen Russian assets in Europe. Google Russia
In recent times, two big companies have been under the microscope for causing pollution in New York. The Goodyear plant in Niagara Falls and Great Lakes Cheese have both been linked to environmental issues that have caught the attention of local politicians and regulators. The Goodyear plant has be
