Fugitive Lawyer Involved in Largest Social Security Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for His Escape and Related Crimes
A former fugitive and social security disability lawyer was sentenced to 15 years in prison today for his role in retaliating against an informant and fleeing from the United States.…
Knowing your neighbors may shape U.S. household yard care practices
Research News Income, climate, knowing neighbors all considered in assessing yards November 19, 2019 Neighbor peer pressure may be linked to increases in yard fertilization and irrigation across several climate…
Urban development reduces flash flooding chances in the arid West
Research News Urbanization has opposite effect in the eastern U.S. November 19, 2019 Urban development in the eastern United States results in increased flash flooding in nearby streams, but in…
South Florida Doctor Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Participating in a Conspiracy to Illegally Dispense Opioids and Other Drugs
Dr. Andres Mencia, 64, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida was sentenced today to 78 months in prison, after having been convicted by a federal jury in South Florida, of participating in…
Pres. Moon names former lawmaker Kang Chang-il as new ambassador to Japan Updated: 2020-11-23 16:32:11 KST
President Moon Jae-in nominated Kang Chang-il , a former four-term Democratic Party lawmaker, as South Korea’s new ambassador to Japan on Monday. Kang is known as an expert on Japan-related…
Saddle-shaped origami enables new microelectronic applications
Research News Discovery of geometric structural properties could foster new metasurfaces November 19, 2019 The hypar origami form, with its sweeping opposing arcs and saddle shape, has long been popular…
FDA Expands Approval of Influenza Treatment to Post-Exposure Prevention | FDA News
For Immediate Release: November 23, 2020 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approved indication for Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) to include post-exposure prevention of influenza (flu) for patients…
Urbanization delays spring plant growth in warm regions
Research News Multiple factors may influence plant seasonal patterns November 20, 2019 The first appearance of bright green leaves heralds the start of spring, nudging insects, birds and other animals…