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Attacks on small business contracting are misguided
Small businesses are being unfairly attacked by critics who are distorting the facts about the Small Business Administration's programs designed to recruit and retain them in the federal marketplace.The Hill - 5d -
Sentencing Council’s new guidelines are corrosive and unfair
Varying pre-sentencing approach based on ethnicity risks eroding support for things we know workFinancial Times - 5d -
Justice Department seeks 7 year sentence for George Santos
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a 7 year sentence for former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) according to a Friday filing. Prosecutors said the length of the requested sentence — 87 months ...The Hill - 21h -
What should combating racial sentencing disparities look like?
Sentencing Council’s treatment of ethnic minority status as an unchanging fact of life was the wrong approachFinancial Times - 4d -
Death Sentences Commuted for 3 Americans Over Failed Congo Coup
The three Americans had their sentences reduced to life imprisonment ahead of an expected visit from a Trump official.The New York Times - 3d -
Prosecutors on George Santos Case Seek 7-Year Sentence
The disgraced former congressman is set to be sentenced on April 25. His lawyers asked for a penalty of two years, the minimum allowed.The New York Times - 2h -
Small business owners react to Trump's sweeping tariffs
Small business owners are weighing in on the tariffs President Donald Trump unveiled against virtually all U.S. trading partners on Wednesday afternoon.ABC News - 1d -
Trump Commutes Ozy Media Founder’s Sentence Just Before His Surrender
Carlos Watson, who started the now-defunct digital media company, had been sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for trying to defraud investors and lenders.The New York Times - Mar. 29 -
Small businesses brace for impact of new Trump tariffs
President Trump is set to unveil new reciprocal tariffs on April 2nd. But some small business owners are worried about the impact it could have on their bottom line. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard spoke ...NBC News - 5d -
Small Businesses Report Revenue Declines and Dimming Optimism in Fed Report
More small businesses reported decreased revenue rather than gains for the first time since 2021.Inc. - Mar. 28 -
Journal & Courier 2025 small schools All-Area girls basketball team
Meet the 27 athletes who made the Journal & Courier Small Schools All-Area girls basketball team.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Government to table law overriding sentencing rules after 'two-tier' justice row
The new legislation comes in response to a row over how ethnic minority offenders should be sentenced.BBC News - 6d -
UAE court sentences 3 people to death in killing of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan
A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced three people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan Zvi KoganABC News - 5d -
Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendant whose sentence had been commuted
A Jan. 6 defendant who was tried alongside leaders of the Oath Keepers was pardoned by President Trump on Monday, after previously receiving a sentence commutation. Thomas Caldwell, a U.S. Navy ...The Hill - 5d -
Stalker who believed Strictly judge Ballas was his aunt given suspended sentence
The sentencing judge says Kyle Shaw made a "menacing threat" against Shirley Ballas and her family.BBC News - 4d -
Ben Yedder attempts soccer comeback in Iran after suspended prison sentence
Former France international Wissam Ben Yedder is trying to revive his career in Iran after almost a year on the sidelines and a suspended prison sentence for sexually assaulting a woman. Ben ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Menendez brothers' lawyers attack prosecutor's reasons for opposing reduced sentences
Lawyers for Erik and Lyle Menendez urged a judge to block an effort from L.A. County DA Nathan Hochman to withdraw his office’s support for reducing the brothers’ sentences of life without the ...NBC News - 2d -
Tony's Chocolonely issues recall after 'small stones' found in chocolate bars
Tony's Chocolonely Inc. issued a voluntary recall after consumers complained of "small stones" in their chocolate bars, the company announced this week Seven lots of Tony's Dark Almond Sea Salt and ...NBC News - 2d -
Small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 becomes first major U.S. stock measure to enter bear market
Small-cap stocks officially entered bear market territory on Thursday, seeing at least a 20% loss since their latest high.CNBC - 2d -
Thousands of Federal Workers Are Losing Their Jobs. That’s a Golden Opportunity for Small Businesses Looking for Talent
A recruiting expert explains how small businesses can find and hire fired federal workers with valuable, in-demand skills.Inc. - 1d -
French far-right's Le Pen sentenced to prison and banned from office in embezzlement trial
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right party, was handed a four-year prison sentence and banned from holding public office for five years by a court.NBC News - 5d -
Former Medellin Cartel boss released in Colombia after a judge rules his sentence expired
Colombian authorities have released former Medellin Cartel boss Carlos Lehder after a judge ruled that a drug trafficking sentence issued in Colombia against the 75-year-old had expiredABC News - 5d -
Con man who defrauded over 200 people in $24.5M Ponzi scheme sentenced to 18 years
A man was sentenced to 18 years in jail in New York for running a $24.5 million Ponzi scheme in which he defrauded over 200 victims in sham loan programs and used the money to fund a lifestyle of ...NBC News - 1d -
Blackstone Considers Small Investment in TikTok
The private equity giant is considering investing as the video app works to follow a law that requires it to separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, by next week.The New York Times - Mar. 29 -
It’s Official: The Duty-Free Exemption on Small Shipments From China Expires May 2
The rule exempts packages worth less than $800. It’s used by fast fashion giants Shein and Temu—and a lot of small American companies that drop-ship from overseas warehouses.Inc. - 2d -
Sentencing guidelines ditched after 'two-tier' row
It comes after the government said it would pass an emergency law to override the guidance.BBC News - 5d -
Tariffs on Screws Tighten Small Business Margins
New 25 percent levies on imported aluminum and steel materials have driven up the prices of nails, bolts, screws, and other fasteners many U.S. companies use by the millions every year.Inc. - 5d -
Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced former Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
The 87-month sentence proposed by prosecutors is on the high end of court guidelines for such cases. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 25.NBC News - 19h -
U.A.E. Sentences Three People to Death for Killing an Israeli Rabbi
Emirati authorities decided on a punishment for the “premeditated murder with terrorist intention” of Rabbi Zvi Kogan but offered no details about the crime.The New York Times - 4d -
Congo commutes death sentences of 3 Americans convicted in failed coup
Malanga's 21-year-old son Marcel was among the Americans convicted for participating in the coup plot that left six deadCBS News - 3d -
As El Paso Gunman Faces Sentencing, the Hate That Inspired Him Rises Again
The lawyer of the white supremacist who slaughtered 23 people in 2019 said his client was inspired by President Trump’s words, the same the president is using today.The New York Times - 2d -
These nuclear companies are leading the race to build advanced small reactors in the U.S.
Leading players have significant financial backing already lined up, often from technology companies and future customers.CNBC - 6d -
People smugglers exploited fragmented policing on small boats, PM says
UK-hosted talks, seen as the first of their kind, aim to increase international co-operation.BBC News - 5d -
UK border security chief aims to cut small boat crossings by half
Martin Hewitt says there is ‘no quick answer’ to problems of irregular migration to BritainFinancial Times - 5d -
Marseille have ‘small hope’ of Leonardo Balerdi returning before end of season
Withdrawn through injury during the first half of Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Stade de Reims, Leonardo Balerdi (26) underwent tests on Monday, which confirmed that he will miss several weeks. The Olym...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
This small Alabama fishing town hopes to catch a break with Trump’s tariffs
Amid a flood of cheap imports, shrimpers in Alabama's Bayou La Batre are pleading with the Trump administration for steep tariffs.NBC News - 4d -
Small-school NIL entrepreneurship: Moolah Kicks, shoes 'built by and for female ballers'
Kitty Henderson says her name, image and likeness deal with Moolah Kicks has been a perfect fit. For most of this season, the Columbia women’s basketball star wore shoes that helped her ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How a Small Violin Part Highlights Bigger Problems for the Global Economy
A family business in Ottawa that makes special shoulder rests for violins is imperiled by both Trump’s tariffs on Canada and potential Canadian retaliation.The New York Times - 2d -
Small Store, Big Sales: How to Maximize Impulse Purchases
Customers want to buy more, so make it easy for themInc. - 1d
