Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey
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Washington (June 4, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y), Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Finance Committee, and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Budget Committee, today wrote to Mark Holmes, PhD, Director of the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, requesting analysis of the impact of House Republicans’ budget bill’s proposed cuts to federal spending on health programs, on rural hospitals, and their surrounding communities.
In the letter the lawmakers write, “The independent, nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates this bill and other regulatory actions by the Trump administration will lead to nearly 14 million Americans losing their health insurance and shifting billions of dollars in health care costs to states. In short, the House-passed budget reconciliation bill is expected to have substantial and devastating impacts to health care access for working families across America, particularly in rural communities. We are deeply concerned that these cuts will increase uncompensated care and make it more difficult for rural hospitals to continue providing services to all patients, paying workers, and keeping their doors open.”
The lawmakers continue, “The magnitude of federal cuts to health programs will inevitably devastate health access for millions of Americans who will see their local hospitals forced to reduce services or close altogether. To help us better understand the devastation of these cuts, we are interested in the Sheps Center’s expert analysis of how this bill will impact rural hospitals and the communities they serve.”
The lawmakers request responses to the following questions by June 11, 2025:
Which U.S. rural hospitals treat the highest share of Medicaid recipients? Please identify these hospitals by name, state, and congressional district.
How many rural hospitals are currently in financial distress or at risk of closure? Please identify these hospitals by state and congressional district and whether these hospitals are eligible for any Medicare rural hospital designation.
If the health care cuts in the House-passed budget reconciliation bill were to become law, would the rural hospitals with the highest share of Medicaid recipients or that are currently in financial distress face risk of closure or having to reduce services (including obstetric and behavioral health care, emergency room services, etc.)
Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey
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Washington (June 4, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Representative Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today reintroduced the Complete Streets Act, which would transform America’s public roads. The bill would require states to direct a portion of their federal highway funding toward the creation of a Complete Streets Program. A “Complete Street” provides safe and accessible transportation options for children, seniors, and people with disabilities by prioritizing infrastructure for pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit users. The bill would also require future construction projects on public roads to be designed for the safety of all its road users.
“The skyrocketing number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths in our country is a crisis. This moment calls for us to ensure our roads are designed with safety – not speed – as our top priority,” said Senator Markey. “I am grateful for Representative Cohen’s partnership to ensure we prioritize roadway safety and accessibility over a reliance on fast, fossil-fueled vehicles. Let’s build complete streets and complete communities and accelerate into a safer, more accessible future for all.”
“In recent years, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of pedestrians killed by vehicles, especially in Memphis. Our country is seeing a national safety crisis on our roads. We need streets that can accommodate all means of transportation, from foot traffic and strollers to bicycles, scooters, cars, light trucks and 18-wheelers. The Complete Streets Act will transform communities and make it safer for everyone to make ‘complete’ use of our roadways and adjacent infrastructure,” said Congressman Cohen.
The Complete Streets Act is cosponsored in the Senate by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and in the House by Representatives Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Dina Titus (NV-01).
Under the Complete Streets Act, eligible local and regional entities can use funds from their state’s Complete Streets Program for technical assistance and capital funding to build safe street projects such as sidewalks, bike lanes, crosswalks, and bus stops. The legislation would also phase in a requirement for states to incorporate Complete Streets elements into all new construction and reconstruction.
The legislation is endorsed by the National Complete Streets Coalition, Transportation for America, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, GreenLatinos, and the League of American Bicyclists.
Senator Markey and Representative Cohen first introduced the Complete Streets Act in 2019. Elements of the Complete Streets Act were incorporated into the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which created the Safe Streets for All grant program. In 2024, Massachusetts received $25 million in funding from the Safe Streets for All program to make roads safer in communities like Lynn, Boston, Fitchburg, and Haverhill.
During the 2024-2025 academic year, the UConn School of Pharmacy fielded a team that placed sixth out of 70 schools or college of pharmacy nationally in the annual Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO). The competition is based on a group of students from a school or college of pharmacy working together at a mock pharmaceutical company to submit a plan to launch a brand-new drug onto the US market. This is even more impressive since the UConn School of Pharmacy is in the 30th percentile for class sizes nationally.
Lahar Miriyapalli helped lead the UConn student group and says, “This year, we had an incredible team of 35 participants, led by my amazing functional area co-leads: Brian Portela, Caitlin Raimo, Rachel Antonelli, Mona El-Mouwfi, and Melinda Fan. The competition gives students a chance to build real-world skills and present information the way a pharmaceutical company would. It’s a great way to explore the roles and responsibilities within the industry and gives us the chance to practice some of the key functions these companies carry out.”
This success coincides with the release of a new elective course “Pharmaceutical Industry Fundamentals for Pharmacists,” where pharmaceutical industry experts across the country participated as panelists discussing the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists in areas such as medical communications, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacometrics, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and research and development. Student also learned about how to position themselves for success in an industry-based career through specialized summer internships, advanced pharmacy practice experiences, and industry fellowships as well as specialized opportunities at the UConn School of Pharmacy including independent research, leadership tracks, and assuming executive board positions in pharmacy organizations. On April 15, 12 of our pharmaceutical industry panelists came to the School of Pharmacy for a half day in person event where they met with students in rotating small groups to provide individual mentorship, review CVs and cover letters, and discuss the value of networking. Students were so appreciative of being able to tap into the expertise of these mentors.
Dr Amy Antipas ’89 discusses research and development with students (C. Michael White / UConn School of Pharmacy Photo).
UConn student Emma Bourgeois said, “Getting the chance to speak with a panel of professionals from various functional areas was truly eye-opening. I was so thankful to receive personalized CV feedback and thoughtful mentorship about pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry from professionals who once were in our shoes. The panelists made it evident that building meaningful connections and learning how to network professionally can open doors to future opportunities.”
Even the mentors were personally impacted by meeting with the students. Dr. Margaret Essex commented that, “it is invigorating to work with the next generation of pharmacy professionals. Because of their genuine interest, it is a joy to mentor them about career paths that they may not have imagined.”
The industry pharmacist participants included: Amy Antipas, BS Pharmacy, MS, PhD (Pfizer Inc.), Margaret Essex, BS, Pharm.D., FCPP (Pfizer Inc. retired), Walter McClain, BS, PharmD, MBA, (Pfizer Inc. retired), Carren Jepchumba, Pharm.D. (Eli Lilly), Mary Inguanti, BS, MPH, FACHE (Becton Dickinson), Marie Smith, Pharm.D. (UConn), Amanda Idusuyi, Pharm.D. (Sanofi), Mirina Li, Pharm.D., MS (Adaptive Biotechnologies), Steve Riley, Pharm.D., PhD. (Pfizer Inc.), Chris Tanksi, Pharm.D., MPH, BCCP, BCPS (Pfizer Inc.), Andrew Vilcinskas, Pharm.D. (Sanofi).
Carl Possidente, Pharm.D., a recent retiree from Pfizer, helped to create and coordinate the course with C. Michael White, Pharm.D., Distinguished Professor and Chair of Pharmacy Practice. Dr Possidente says that “During my career I have enjoyed educating pharmacists and health care professionals. It has been rewarding to help students learn about career options within the pharmaceutical industry.”
Dr White says that “Dr Possidente provides the insider’s perspective that I would not be able to replicate if I were doing this course alone. There is a special gravitas that comes from succeeding in the pharmaceutical industry space for so long that cannot be replicated in any other way. His insider view and the insights from so many talented alumni and friends of the UConn School of Pharmacy is what makes this course unique.”
Dr Amanda Idusuyi ’23 discusses marketing and drug information with students (C. Michael White / UConn School of Pharmacy Photo).
Aside from competition placement, another marker of success is how many students are accepted into highly competitive pharmaceutical industry fellowships. Starting in the summer of 2025, seven recent UConn graduates will join these training programs.
Graduating student Rohan Kantesaria says, “Industry fellowships are highly competitive, with a rigorous application process that spans several months. UConn does a great job preparing us for this path through a variety of resources. From guest speakers who share their journeys in the pharmaceutical industry, to a strong alumni network eager to support us, and timely CV reviews and mock interviews, the support has been incredibly helpful. I’m very fortunate to have this strong support system of faculty and peers while navigating this process.”
One way for students to get inside experience in the pharmaceutical industry is through Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. These one-month rotations allow students to be immersed in a pharmaceutical company every day under the supervision of a pharmacist specialist at the company. Overall, 21 students secured either a one- or two-month industry rotation at eight different companies.
In the high-stakes environment of an emergency department where seconds matter and emotions run high, the smallest acts of awareness and compassion can make a life-changing difference, especially for patients from marginalized communities.
That belief has driven two clinicians in the UConn John Dempsey Hospital Emergency Department (ED), Dr. Danielle Mailloux, assistant professor of Emergency Medicine and Dr. Heather Kurtzman, physician assistant, to take action far beyond the scope of their daily roles. Without any formal administrative title or department mandate, they’ve voluntarily launched a series of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that are reshaping how emergency care is delivered and received at UConn Health.
“Our focus has always been on improving the patient experience and quality of care for those who are too often overlooked or underserved,” says Mailloux. “That includes our deaf patients, patients who speak English as a second language, members of the LGBTQ+ community, women, and people of color.”
Centering Care on Women’s Health and Dignity
The initiative began with a focus on women’s health particularly care for patients who have experienced sexual assault. Mailloux and Kurtzman noticed gaps in training, workflow, and equipment that made these already traumatic encounters even harder for patients and providers alike.
In response, they organized educational workshops led by forensic nurse examiners, retraining all ED Physician Assistants and inviting voluntary participation from board-certified emergency physicians. They established a new provider call list for sexual assault exams, created dedicated sexual assault supply bins stocked with essential items, and secured a specialized OB/GYN exam bed for proper pelvic evaluations.
“The old setup was completely inadequate, we were using makeshift props to perform some of the most sensitive exams a patient can go through,” says Kurtzman. “Now we have the right equipment, the right training, and a process that treats patients with the dignity and care they deserve.”
They also worked with UConn Health’s pharmacy team to stock more inclusive emergency contraception options, including medications effective for patients with higher body weight, an important but often overlooked gap in reproductive care. New electronic order sets for sexual health and STD treatment were developed to streamline care for providers, increasing both consistency and timeliness.
Their work didn’t stop at the bedside. A Women’s Health Symposium co-hosted by the Emergency Department, featuring guest speakers and multidisciplinary collaboration with departments such as OB-GYN, is scheduled for later in the month.
Building a More Inclusive Space for All Patients
Emergency Department providers Heather Kurtzman, PA-c , and Danielle Mailloux, MD in front of the emergency entrance at UConn Health. May 27, 2025 (Tina Encarnacion)
Mailloux and Kurtzman’s efforts expanded quickly from women’s health to other vulnerable populations. Recognizing ongoing complaints from Deaf patients and their families, they developed a new patient flow to ensure faster, more reliable access to live interpreters. They also created visual cue cards with simple phrases translated into multiple languages to ease communication while patients wait for interpretation services.
“Our interpreters are incredible, but they’re stretched thin,” says Mailloux. “This workflow helps us respect both our patients and our interpreter colleagues, making the experience better for everyone involved.”
To support LGBTQ+ patients, they hosted a powerful panel discussion featuring trans individuals, parents of children who have transitioned, and other community voices. This session helped educate staff about the patient’s perspective and led to real changes. They distributed rainbow badge tags and pronoun stickers for ID badges and advocated successfully for inclusive signage throughout the department.
“Just seeing a flag or a pronoun sticker can mean the world to a patient who’s used to feeling invisible or unsafe in medical settings,” says Kurtzman. “These aren’t just symbols; they’re signals of belonging.”
Small Changes, Big Impact
Many of Mailloux and Kurtzman’s projects focus on small, actionable ways to make the ED feel more compassionate and inclusive. They advocated for a wider range of bandage tones of different skin colors. They assembled comfort kits and clothing for patients who must surrender their garments after an assault. They created QR-code posters in restrooms linking discreetly to resources for addiction recovery, human trafficking, and domestic violence, offering a safe and private way for patients to ask for help.
They’ve also collaborated with UConn Health’s addiction services and the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) to host educational sessions about stigma, harm reduction, and recovery bringing in speakers with lived experience, including CCAR leaders and community-based police officers from a local human trafficking task force.
“We try to combine education with action,” Kurtzman explains. “That way, we’re not just learning we’re changing the environment to reflect those lessons.”
A Grassroots Movement That’s Gaining Momentum
While their work began informally, word has spread. Educational sessions are now open to staff across UConn Health, and participation continues to grow. Their recent Winter Donation Drive for Hartford’s House of Bread marked the Emergency Department’s first coordinated community outreach effort a milestone they hope to build on with more events.
“This work has really lit a fire under us,” Mailloux says. “We’re just people who care deeply about our patients and our colleagues and we’ve realized we actually can make changes that matter.”
“This is our passion project,” says Kurtzman. “It’s voluntary. We do it on our own time. But we believe that everyone who walks into our ED deserves to feel safe, respected, and seen. And that belief is what keeps us going.”
Mailloux and Kurtzman’s work has already changed the Emergency Department in tangible, visible ways, but their mission is far from over.
“We’ve seen how small changes can lead to big improvements,” says Mailloux. “Now we’re asking bigger questions, too.”
One of those questions involves the use of hallway beds, a frequent source of frustration among patients and a growing concern in emergency care settings across the country. Mailloux and Kurtzman have begun researching the demographics of patients placed in hallway beds to explore whether any racial, ethnic, or systemic disparities exist in those decisions.
“It’s about making sure that unconscious bias isn’t playing a role in who gets full room placement and who doesn’t,” says Kurtzman. “We want to make sure every decision we make is rooted in fairness, medical urgency, and equity, not assumption.”
At the same time, they’re rolling out a new educational initiative in the ED’s waiting area: informational slides on TV screens that explain how the Emergency Department works, what patients should expect, and why someone else may be seen before them. The slides will also address common concerns about hallway beds, providing honest, compassionate explanations about how those decisions are made and why it may lead to faster care.
“We want patients to feel informed and empowered,” says Mailloux.
Mailloux and Kurtzman know that not every problem can be solved overnight. But their work proves that with a clear purpose, grassroots leadership, and an unwavering commitment to equity, even a busy Emergency Department can become a more inclusive, compassionate, and responsive place to receive care.
“It’s been pretty cool,” says Mailloux. “Patients are noticing. Colleagues are noticing. And we’re just grateful to be part of something that’s working and evolving.”
The core portion of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has successfully completed vibration testing, ensuring it will withstand the extreme shaking experienced during launch. Passing this key milestone brings Roman one step closer to helping answer essential questions about the role of dark energy and other cosmic mysteries. “The test could be considered as powerful as a pretty severe earthquake, but there are key differences,” said Cory Powell, the Roman lead structural analyst at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. “Unlike an earthquake, we sweep through our frequencies one at a time, starting with very low-level amplitudes and gradually increasing them while we check everything along the way. It’s a very complicated process that takes extraordinary effort to do safely and efficiently.”
The team simulated launch conditions as closely as possible. “We performed the test in a flight-powered configuration and filled the propulsion tanks with approximately 295 gallons of deionized water to simulate the propellent loading on the spacecraft during launch,” said Joel Proebstle, who led this test, at NASA Goddard. This is part of a series of tests that ratchet up to 125 percent of the forces the observatory will experience. This milestone is the latest in a period of intensive testing for the nearly complete Roman Space Telescope, with many major parts coming together and running through assessments in rapid succession. Roman currently consists of two major assemblies: the inner, core portion (telescope, instrument carrier, two instruments, and spacecraft) and the outer portion (outer barrel assembly, solar array sun shield, and deployable aperture cover). Now, having completed vibration testing, the core portion will return to the large clean room at Goddard for post-test inspections. They’ll confirm that everything remains properly aligned and the high-gain antenna can deploy. The next major assessment for the core portion will involve additional tests of the electronics, followed by a thermal vacuum test to ensure the system will operate as planned in the harsh space environment.
[embedded content] This video highlights some of the important hardware milestones as NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope moves closer to completion. The observatory is almost fully assembled, currently built up into two large pieces: the inner portion (telescope, instrument carrier, two instruments, and spacecraft) and outer portion (outer barrel assembly, solar array sun shield, and deployable aperture cover). This video shows the testing these segments have undergone between February and May 2025. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
In the meantime, Goddard technicians are also working on Roman’s outer portion. They installed the test solar array sun shield, and this segment then underwent its own thermal vacuum test, verifying it will control temperatures properly in the vacuum of space. Now, technicians are installing the flight solar panels to this outer part of the observatory. The team is on track to connect Roman’s two major assemblies in November, resulting in a whole observatory by the end of the year that will then undergo final tests. Roman remains on schedule for launch by May 2027, with the team aiming for as early as fall 2026.
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is managed at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, with participation by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California; Caltech/IPAC in Pasadena, California; the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore; and a science team comprising scientists from various research institutions. The primary industrial partners are BAE Systems Inc. in Boulder, Colorado; L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, New York; and Teledyne Scientific & Imaging in Thousand Oaks, California. By Ashley BalzerNASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.
Christina Zeringue remembers being 10 years old, looking to the sky through her new telescope to view the Moon and planets on Christmas night. It opened her eyes to space and inspired her journey from the backyard to NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. “I became fascinated with astronomy and learning about stars and constellations, the solar system and planetary orbits, solar and lunar eclipses, and challenging myself to find stars and nebula at different distances from Earth,” Zeringue said. “I was able to do and learn so much just from my own yard.” She became obsessed with following the development and images produced from the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched on a space shuttle that featured three main engines tested at NASA Stennis. Zeringue desired to learn more about the universe and find a way to be part of the effort to continue exploring. The Kenner, Louisiana, native ultimately made her way to NASA Stennis following graduation from the University of New Orleans. As the NASA Stennis chief safety and mission assurance officer, Zeringue is responsible for safety and mission success of all site activities. These include both rocket propulsion testing and operation of the NASA Stennis federal city, where NASA and more than 50 federal, state, academic, public, and private aerospace, technology, and research organizations located onsite share in operating costs while pursuing individual missions.
“I have a broad range of responsibilities, which allows me to work with many talented people, pushes me to learn and develop new skills, and keeps my work interesting every day,” Zeringue said. Zeringue’s work has supported NASA’s Artemis campaign to return astronauts to the Moon through her contributions to RS-25 engine testing and Green Run testing of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) core stage ahead of the successful launch of Artemis I. The Pearl River, Louisiana, resident often encounters engineering or safety challenges where there is not a clear answer to the solution. “We work together to understand new problems, determine the best course of action, and create new processes and ways to handle every challenge,” she said. In total, Zeringue has worked 28 years at NASA Stennis – 14 as a contractor and 14 with NASA. As a contractor, Zeringue initially worked as test article engineer for the Space Shuttle Main Engine Program. She followed that by serving as the quality systems manager, responsible for the quality engineering and configuration management of various engine systems, such as the space shuttle main engine, the RS-68 engine or Delta IV vehicles, and the J-2X upper stage engine. Zeringue transitioned to NASA in 2011, first as a facility systems safety engineer and then as chief of the operations support division within the NASA Stennis Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate. Her proudest career moment came early when working on final inspection of a new high pressure fuel turbopump. She noted a piece of contamination lodged behind the turbine shroud, which had been missed in previous inspections. Ultimately, the part was returned for disassembly before its next flight. “While our post-test inspections can sometimes become routine, that day still stands out to me as a way that I really knew I directly contributed to the safety of our astronauts,” she said. From the time Zeringue first looked through her new telescope, to her role as NASA Stennis chief safety and mission assurance officer, each moment along the way has contributed to the advice Zeringue shares with anyone considering a career with NASA. “Stay curious, invest in your own development, share your expertise with others, and try something new every day,” she said.
Listen to this audio excerpt from Liliana Villarreal, Artemis Landing & Recovery Director:
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Lili Villarreal fell in love with space exploration from an early age when she and her family visited the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. So, it should come as no surprise that when the opportunity came for her to start working on NASA’s Artemis missions to explore the Moon and build the foundation for the first crewed mission to Mars, she jumped at it.
Liliana Villareal Artemis Landing & Recovery Director
She currently serves as the Artemis Landing and Recovery Director, helping retrieve the astronauts and Orion spacecraft after they splash down in the Pacific Ocean following their mission in space. Originally from Cartagena, Colombia, Villarreal moved to Miami, Florida, when she was 10 years old with the goal of one day entering the aerospace industry. In 2007, her dream came true, and she became a part of the NASA team. Prior to becoming the landing and recovery director, Villarreal served as the deputy flow director for the Artemis I mission, responsible for the integration, stacking, and testing of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center.
“I kind of came in about a couple of years before we started processing Artemis I,” Villarreal said. “It took a while to get to the good parts of operations where it’s like, ‘Oh my god, we have everything here, and we’re starting to put everything together. And every day is a different day. Every day we have to figure out, ‘OK, what happened? How are we going to solve it?’ That’s the fun part about being an engineer out here.” Throughout her NASA career, she’s also had the opportunity to work in the operations division for the International Space Station Program.
Liliana Villareal Artemis Landing & Recovery Director
Currently, she and the team are training for Artemis II – the first crewed mission under Artemis to send four astronauts around the Moon and back. Part of the training includes rehearsing the steps and procedures to make sure they’re ready for crewed flights. This includes conducting underway recovery tests where NASA and U.S. Navy teams practice retrieving astronauts from a representative version of Orion at sea and bringing them and the spacecraft back to the ship. “I think it’s an amazing thing what we’re doing for humanity,” Villarreal said. “It’s going to better humanity, and it’s a steppingstone to eventually us living in other worlds. And I get to be part of that. You get to be part of that. How cool is that?”
strong>FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has been relocated in Butler County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster Recovery Center in Butler County is located at:
Morgantown Elementary School, 210 Cemetery St., Morgantown, KY 42261 Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Saturday and 1 – 7 p.m. Central Time, Sunday. Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations. You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA and get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration representatives and resources from the Commonwealth are also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers to assist you. FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the April storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is June 25. You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance. No appointment is needed. To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance. There are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. When you apply, you will need to provide:
A current phone number where you can be contacted. Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying. Your Social Security Number. A general list of damage and losses. Banking information if you choose direct deposit. If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.
For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4860 and www.fema.gov/disaster/4864. Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4.
EDISON, NJ – U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer continued her America at Work listening tour this week with visits to Long Island, New York, and Edison, New Jersey, where she met with apprentices and observed hands-on training in welding, framing, and acoustical work.
“Our nation’s skilled workforce is thriving under President Trump’s leadership, with thousands of new jobs created on Long Island and in New Jersey since he took office,” said Secretary Chavez-DeRemer. “This week, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of investments in top-notch training programs that drive local economic growth. When we invest in skills and opportunity, we empower men and women to build better lives for themselves and their families. I appreciate Congressmen Garbarino, LaLota, and Kean hosting me on my America at Work tour and will continue working with them to Make America Skilled Again.”
“Long Island has long been a leader in workforce innovation, and today’s visit showcased the strong partnerships between labor, education, and government that are building pathways to good-paying jobs for local workers,” said Rep. Andrew Garbarino. “From apprentices learning the trades at Local 290 to advanced technical training programs at Suffolk County Community College, these initiatives are not only equipping our workforce with the skills they need – they’re also strengthening Long Island’s economic future. I thank Secretary Chavez-DeRemer for making the trip and recognizing the importance of continued investment in our skilled workforce.”
“Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s visit to Suffolk County and her engagement with Long Island’s blue-collar labor leaders highlight the new Republican Party’s commitment to supporting both business growth and hardworking Americans through fair wages, safe working conditions, and expanded opportunities,” said Rep. Nick LaLota. “To keep our region competitive, we must continue investing in workforce development and modern infrastructure. In Congress, I’ll keep fighting for commonsense solutions that strengthen job training, connect workers to good-paying careers, and grow Long Island’s economy from the ground up.”
New York
Joined by Reps. Garbarino and LaLota, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer visited the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Local 290 Training Center in Hauppauge, where she observed hands-on technical instruction in welding, framing, and acoustical work. She also engaged with apprentices to discuss the importance of developing practical skills.
Later, they toured Suffolk County Community College’s National Offshore Wind Training Center in Brentwood, a state-of-the-art program preparing local workers for careers in the emerging offshore wind industry. The group also toured specialized training facilities focused on fire awareness, sea survival, and working-at-heights safety – critical for ensuring safe and effective operations in offshore environments.
The Secretary concluded her Long Island stop with a roundtable discussion hosted by the Society for Human Resource Management to discuss strategies for building workplaces that help both people and businesses thrive.
New Jersey
In Edison, the Secretary visited the Northeast Carpenters Training Center in Edison with Rep. Kean. This state-of-the-art, union-owned facility, part of the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers, provides hands-on training in carpentry, millwright work, cabinetmaking, and floor laying. Secretary Chavez-DeRemer emphasized the importance of developing pathways to success through high-quality workforce development programs that equip apprentices with the resources they need to excel.
“From construction and manufacturing to transportation infrastructure, everything built in New Jersey is built by the hands of dedicated tradesmen and women,” said Rep. Tom Kean Jr. “Today’s visit to the Northeast Carpenters Training Center, alongside Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, was an incredible opportunity to see the next generation of skilled laborers in action. The center’s workforce development programs show how strong partnerships between labor, industry, and educators equip students with the skills, leadership, and safety training they need to succeed on the job and return home safely to their families each night. As we invest in infrastructure, innovation, and nationwide projects, New Jersey will continue to lead the way due to its strong and skilled workforce. I want to thank Secretary Chavez-DeRemer for her continued leadership and for visiting the great Garden State.”
Secretary Chavez-DeRemer launched her America at Work listening tour in early April to bring real-world feedback from American workers to policymakers in Washington. Recent stops have included visits to Colorado and Arizona, highlighting best practices and successful workforce development initiatives across the country.
Learn more about Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s efforts to strengthen America’s skilled workforce.
ALBANY, NY – The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a settlement agreement with Adidas America Inc. that requires the company to pay $235,000 in fines and implement enhanced safety measures at multiple facilities.
The agreement comes after the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducted a 2024 follow-up inspection at an Adidas warehouse in upstate New York. OSHA initially cited for hazards in 2021 during an inspection that found missing guardrails and an unsafe ladder.
Inspectors returned in 2024 to find that Adidas had not corrected the hazards cited in 2021 and found an additional unsafe ladder violation.
The May 30, 2025, settlement requires Adidas to implement enhanced abatement measures at its facilities in New York, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico, including adopting a comprehensive Safety and Health Management program, retraining employees on fall hazards, assessing and auditing potential fall hazards at each facility, and discontinuing use of overhead storage in the facilities.
Adidas also agreed to pay $235,000 in penalties.
Adidas America Inc. is a subsidiary of Adidas AG, an athletic apparel and footwear corporation headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany.
OSHA’s Warehousing page provides solutions to prevent injuries from hazards including forklifts, slips, trips and falls and materials handling. The agency’s stop falls website offers safety information and video presentations in English and Spanish to teach workers about fall hazards and proper safety procedures.
TRENTON, N.J. – Thousands of public sector and State workers gathered at the New Jersey State House Annex today to deliver a message to state lawmakers to put a stop to skyrocketing healthcare costs for New Jersey’s public sector workforce.
Since 2022, healthcare premiums for State workers have increased by 40% while local government workers have seen a 59% compounded increase. The premium increases are putting a huge strain on workers and on the healthcare system itself and are a key driver of the affordability crisis in New Jersey. A typical local government employee earning $65,000 is currently paying over $8,000 for a family plan. With the most recent increases in premiums, that same employee is paying almost $9,500 for that same plan in 2025, effectively eliminating any negotiated salary increase.
A coalition of labor unions, including the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, AFSCME NJ, AAUP-AFT, AFT New Jersey, the Council of New Jersey State Colleges, URA-AFT, HPAE, IFPTE, and others, is fighting for legislation to make healthcare more affordable, require fair pricing for healthcare services, and improve the governance and transparency of the State healthcare plan.
“New Jersey’s public sector workers keep our state running every single day, and they should not be punished with unaffordable healthcare costs,” said Dennis Trainor, CWA District 1 Vice President. “It’s time for lawmakers to take real action to rein in healthcare profiteering and deliver the affordability, transparency, and accountability that public workers—and all New Jerseyans—deserve.”
Public sector union workers are fighting for common-sense cost control and solutions like claims auditing, enforcing existing contracts with insurance carriers, and fair pricing that would rein in the costs of care overall, generating enormous savings for the State, local governments, and workers.
“What’s not to like about this proposal?” asked New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech. “It has produced massive savings in other states and could save New Jersey taxpayers $1.1 billion annually. It helps to control ever-increasing property taxes by slowing down out-of-control increases in health insurance premiums for public employees. It provides much-needed relief to workers who, during a time of historic inflation, are seeing every penny of their raises get eaten up by double-digit increases in health insurance premiums. Considering the dire condition of the State Health Benefits Plan, I urge the legislature to pass this bill now,” he concluded.
“When we say healthcare, we mean justice. I stand with my brothers and sisters because together, we can make healthcare affordable, accessible, and equitable for everyone,” said Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (District 15). “No one should have to choose between getting treatment and paying the mortgage, the rent, or the light bill. That’s why I show up. That’s why I fight! Let’s END Chapter 78 TOGETHER!”
“Healthcare costs in New Jersey have skyrocketed, and proposed federal Medicaid cuts would rip away healthcare from hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans—especially children, seniors, and people with disabilities,” said Assemblyman Cody Miller (District 4). “No one should have to choose between putting food on the table and paying for their medicine or doctor’s visit. That’s why we’re fighting to pass legislation that puts patients before profits. We can make New Jersey a leader in affordable, quality healthcare for every resident.”
“The ever-increasing healthcare costs have devastating financial and emotional effects for our members in the State Benefits Health Program. New Jersey’s working families deserve better. Reference-based pricing in healthcare will provide a fair-market standard that ensures transparency, cost reduction, affordability, and quality healthcare,” said Susanna Tardi, Ph.D., the Executive Vice President of Higher Education, AFTNJ.
“The State needs to embrace the common-sense reforms that public sector unions have been offering for years,” said Steve Tully, AFSCME NJ Executive Director. “These reforms will ensure the long-term stability of the State Health Benefits Plan while making healthcare more affordable for workers and the taxpayers.”
“Healthcare is a human right, and New Jersey public workers need high-quality, affordable coverage to safeguard our health and the rest of the state,” said Christine O’Connell, President of the Union of Rutgers Administrators-American Federation of Teachers, Local 1766. “Public workers have provided countless practical solutions to lower healthcare costs. These common-sense reforms are reflected in the legislative proposal we are calling for today, which is fair for workers, good for the public, and will serve the state more efficiently and effectively than plans being developed by health insurance companies generating profit by denying preventative and necessary medical care.”
“Across New Jersey’s public colleges and universities, faculty—both full-time and part-time—dedicate themselves to the mission of higher education, often contingent workers putting in hours that match or exceed full-time roles. Yet too many are now forced to choose between keeping their healthcare and paying their bills. Premiums in the State Health Benefits Program have surged, putting enormous pressure on those who already qualify while leaving others, like adjunct faculty, completely priced out of access,” said Tom Raggio, Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union. “Healthcare is not a luxury. It is a human right. This crisis exposes the broken structure of a system where workers who serve our students and institutions are either burdened by unaffordable costs or locked out entirely. We need bold reform—one that not only reins in rising premiums but ensures that all faculty, including adjuncts, are eligible for quality, affordable healthcare based on the work they do—not based on their ability to buy into the system at an unsustainable cost.”
“This legislation seeks to contain consumer pricing with no reduction in benefits, while increasing oversight and transparency at minimal cost to the state,” said HPAE President Debbie White. “It would help contain the spiraling costs of health insurance for our public workers.“
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About CWA: The Communications Workers of America represents working people in telecommunications, customer service, media, airlines, health care, public service and education, manufacturing, tech, and other fields.
“This terrorist will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We are investigating to what extent his family knew about this heinous attack, if they had knowledge of it, or if they provided support to it.” – Secretary Noem
WASHINGTON – Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken custody of Boulder, Colorado alleged terror attack perpetrator Mohamed Sabry Farag Soliman’s wife and five dependents. ICE is processing Soliman’s family members for removal proceedings from the U.S.
“DHS and ICE have taken the family of suspected Boulder, Colorado terrorist, and illegal alien, Mohamed Soliman, into ICE custody. This terrorist will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.“We are investigating to what extent his family knew about this heinous attack, if they had knowledge of it, or if they provided support to it. I am continuing to pray for the victims of this attack and their families. Justice will be served.”
ICE detained the following individuals and is processing them for removal:
Hayam Salah Alsaid Ahmed Elgamal, a 41-year-old Egyptian citizen and wife of Soliman.
Habiba Mohamed Sabry Farag Soliman, an 18-year-old Egyptian citizen and daughter of Soliman.
Two minor sons and two minor daughters, all of whom are Egyptian citizens and children of Soliman.
Soliman, his wife, and five children first came to the U.S. on August 27, 2022. They were granted entry until February 26, 2023. On September 29, 2022, Soliman filed for asylum, listing his wife and five children as dependents, in Denver, Colorado.
Soliman was allowed entry into the country under the Biden Administration and overstayed his visa.
Coast Guard Sector San Juan Incident Management personnel, working in consultation with local and federal environmental agencies, are overseeing efforts by specialized companies, Wednesday, to remove a pollution threat from a recreational vessel which grounded ashore on Icacos Beach in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Monday. There were no injuries reported or signs of pollution in the water, however, the vessel owner reported there were approximately 110 gallons of gasoline onboard. The Coast Guard is investigating the circumstances that led to this vessel grounding.
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ORLANDO, Fla., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abacus Global Management, Inc. (“Abacus” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ABL), a leader in the alternative asset management space, today provided the following response to a false and misleading short attack.
Abacus has been buying and selling life insurance policies for over two decades with long-standing and trusted counter-party relationships. If Abacus used flawed data causing over-valuation of the underlying insurance product assets, the Company would be going out of business, not consistently producing positive realized returns. As highlighted in the first quarter 10-Q Abacus filed on May 8, 2025, Abacus realized gains of nearly 40% while deploying capital of 126 million. These realized gains were within a margin of error of 2% of the mark from the prior quarter.
“Our returns and valuation are audited, and consistent with a 20-year track record of generating positive revenue. This is a copy and paste of fiction from our largest competitor, who has been shopping this story for months. Our success and growth put a bullseye on us, that’s fine – we are going to continue to grow,” said Jay Jackson, Chief Executive Officer at Abacus Global Management.
Abacus is highly regulated in nearly every state, and Abacus is the only top player in the category that is publicly traded, receiving higher scrutiny than our privately-held competitors.
Abacus will be producing a more detailed response to the inaccurate and false claims made by the short seller in the coming days.
Abacus is committed to pursuing all available legal remedies against the individuals and entities responsible for orchestrating and disseminating the false and misleading short attack.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this press release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this press release) other than historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements, many of which are outside the control of Abacus. Forward-looking information includes but is not limited to statements regarding: Abacus’s financial and operational outlook; Abacus’s operational and financial strategies, including planned growth initiatives and the benefits thereof, Abacus’s ability to successfully effect those strategies, and the expected results therefrom. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” ”intend,” “anticipate,” “goals,” “prospects,” “will,” “would,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions (including the negative versions of such words or expressions).
While Abacus believes that the assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, it cautions that there are inherent difficulties in predicting certain important factors that could impact the future performance or results of its business. The factors that could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the fact that Abacus’s loss reserves are bases on estimates and may be inadequate to cover its actual losses; the failure to properly price Abacus’s insurance policies; the geographic concentration of Abacus’s business; the cyclical nature of Abacus’s industry; the impact of regulation on Abacus’s business; the effects of competition on Abacus’s business; the failure of Abacus’s relationships with independent agencies; the failure to meet Abacus’s investment objectives; the inability to raise capital on favorable terms or at all; the effects of acts of terrorism; and the effectiveness of Abacus’s control environment, including the identification of control deficiencies.
These forward-looking statements are also affected by the risk factors, forward-looking statements and challenges and uncertainties set forth in documents filed by Abacus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and subsequent periodic reports. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Abacus cautions you not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Abacus assumes no obligation and, except as required by law, does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Abacus does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
About Abacus
Abacus Global Management (NASDAQ: ABL) is a leading financial services company specializing in alternative asset management, data-driven wealth solutions, technology innovations, and institutional services. With a focus on longevity-based assets and personalized financial planning, Abacus leverages proprietary data analytics and decades of industry expertise to deliver innovative solutions that optimize financial outcomes for individuals and institutions worldwide.
Contacts: Investor Relations Robert F. Phillips – SVP Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs rob@abacusgm.com (321) 290-1198
David Jackson – Director of IR/Capital Markets david@abacusgm.com (321) 299-0716
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TORONTO, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CurrencyExchangeInternational,Corp.(the“Company”)(TSX: CXI;OTCQX: CURN), will report its financial results for the Second Quarter of 2025 (ended April 30, 2025) after-market close on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Following the release, Currency Exchange International Corp. will host an earnings conference call with management on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. EST, in which they will discuss these recent financial and operational results.
CXI Second Quarter 2025 – Financial Results and Conference Call Details:
Financial Results Release
The Company will release its financial results for the Second Quarter 2025, after-market close on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Earnings Conference Call Details
The Company plans to host a conference call on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 8:30am EST.
To participate in or listen to the call, please dial the appropriate number:
– Local (New York):
(+1) 646 307 1865
– Local (Toronto):
(+1) 289 514 5100
– Toll Free – North America:
(+1) 800 717 1738
– Conference ID Number:
21262
For those of you who will be unavailable to participate, a recorded copy of the conference call will be available on the Company website.
About Currency Exchange International, Corp.
Currency Exchange International is in the business of providing comprehensive foreign exchange technology and processing services for banks, credit unions, businesses, and consumers in the United States and select clients globally. Primary products and services include the exchange of foreign currencies, wire transfer payments, Global EFTs, and foreign cheque clearing. Wholesale customers are served through its proprietary FX software applications delivered on its web-based interface, www.cxifx.com (“CXIFX”), its related APIs with core banking platforms, and through personal relationship managers. Consumers are served through Group-owned retail branches, agent retail branches, and its e-commerce platform, order.ceifx.com (“OnlineFX”).
Contact Information For further information please contact: Bill Mitoulas Investor Relations (416) 479-9547 Email: bill.mitoulas@cxifx.com Website: www.ceifx.com
The Toronto Stock Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this press release.
TORONTO and TAMPA, Fla., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Voxtur Analytics Corp. (TSXV: VXTR; OTCQB: VXTRF) (“Voxtur” or the “Company”), a North American technology company creating a more transparent and accessible real estate lending ecosystem, today issued a letter from Ryan Marshall, the Company’s CEO.
“Over the past year, Voxtur has undergone profound transformation in the face of relentless challenges both internal and external. While our most recent financial statements contain disclosures that may appear stark when viewed in isolation, the underlying reality is more nuanced.
From the outset, we acknowledged the difficult decisions that would be required, especially amid rapidly contracting mortgage and real estate markets. These headwinds have strained revenue and made our internal realignment a long and complex journey, not a quick fix. Through it all, our team has shown incredible resolve, working long hours and staying committed to preserving the trust of key partners such as our clients and creditors.
We have remained focused on long-term sustainability, not on short-sighted wins or unsustainable growth. The pressures we face including market-driven, operational, and legal, have required us to make hard pivots in order to protect what matters most: our people, our shareholders, and our creditors.
Today, many of our historical inefficiencies have been addressed. The total value of these cost reductions continues and has not yet been fully reflected in the financials. With that, we are moving forward with renewed focus and urgency to rebuild momentum and drive profitable growth. Subsequent to the first quarter of 2025, Voxtur’s Executive Chairman waived his salary going forward, the financial impact of which will begin to be reflected in the second quarter of this year.
In addition, as part of the strategic review process initiated in January 2025, the Company has received multiple Letters of Interest. While transactions are inherently complex and require time to execute, we are encouraged by the progress made to date. These developments mark important steps toward securing a more sustainable debt structure and achieving positive EBITDA. These are key priorities in our efforts to preserve and enhance long-term value for all stakeholders.
We are aware that certain legal proceedings involving the Company have become a matter of public record through court filings. While we recognize there may be interest in these matters, in line with Company policy, and consistent with our obligations under applicable securities laws, we do not comment on ongoing legal matters outside of required disclosures.
We intend to hold a shareholder update and Q&A session at the appropriate time, subject to the timing of material developments and applicable disclosure requirements.
We remain driven by the opportunity to defy expectations. Our drive, combined with the resilience of the team and the potential of our platform, is what will carry us through this difficult time. Thank you for your continued patience and support.”
Sincerely – Ryan Marshall, Voxtur CEO
About Voxtur
Voxtur is a proptech company. The company offers targeted data analytics to simplify the multifaceted aspects of the lending lifecycle for investors, lenders, government agencies and servicers. Voxtur’s proprietary data hub and workflow platforms more accurately and efficiently value real estate assets, providing critical due diligence that enables market participants to effectively originate, trade, or service defaults on mortgage loans. As an independent and transparent mortgage technology provider, the company offers primary and secondary market solutions in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.voxtur.com.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, “forward-looking information”) which reflect the expectations of management regarding the Company’s future growth, financial performance and objectives and the Company’s strategic initiatives, plans, business prospects and opportunities. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations regarding future events and the Company’s financial and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this press release. By their very nature, forward-looking statements require management to make assumptions and involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future events, performance or results, and give rise to the possibility that management’s predictions, forecasts, projections, expectations or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that the assumptions may not be correct and that the Company’s future growth, financial performance and objectives and the Company’s strategic initiatives, plans, business prospects and opportunities, including the duration, impact of and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, will not occur or be achieved. Any information contained herein that is not based on historical facts may be deemed to constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws. Forward-looking information may be based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release, and may be identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” or similar expressions. Forward-looking information may include but is not limited to the anticipated financial performance of the Company and other events or conditions that may occur in the future. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the information is provided. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance, or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information include but are not limited to: additional costs related to acquisitions, integration of acquired businesses, and implementation of new products; changing global financial conditions, especially in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic; reliance on specific key employees and customers to maintain business operations; competition within the Company’s industry; a risk in technological failure, failure to implement technological upgrades, or failure to implement new technological products in accordance with expected timelines; changing market conditions related to defaulted mortgage loans, and the failure of clients to send foreclosure and bankruptcy referrals in volumes similar to those prior to the COVID-19 global pandemic; failure of governing agencies and regulatory bodies to approve the use of products and services developed by the Company; the Company’s dependence on maintaining intellectual property and protecting newly developed intellectual property; operating losses and negative cash flows; and currency fluctuations. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information contained herein. Factors relating to the Company’s financial guidance and targets disclosed in this press release include, in addition to the factors set out above, the degree to which actual future events accord with, or vary from, the expectations of, and assumptions used by, Voxtur’s management in preparing the financial guidance and targets.
This forward-looking information is provided as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise this information to reflect new events or circumstances except as required in accordance with applicable laws.
Neither TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Voxtur’s common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol VXTR and in the US on the OTCQB under the symbol VXTRF.
NEW YORK, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a new briefing from bestselling author and tech entrepreneur James Altucher, startling revelations are emerging about Musk’s most ambitious AI undertaking yet — a project known as “Project Colossus.”
According to Altucher, this facility — now operational in Memphis — will soon power what he calls Artificial Superintelligence, ushering in a second wave of AI unlike anything we’ve seen before. And it’s happening alongside the return of Donald Trump, who Altucher says has already “cleared the path” for AI developers like Musk to move forward at full speed.
“Elon Musk has created the AI mothership… an innovation of such enormous proportion… that he has already surpassed all the leading AI developers.”
“Right here, inside this warehouse in Memphis, Tennessee… lies a massive supercomputer Musk calls ‘Project Colossus.’”
According to Altucher, this isn’t speculation — it’s already functional and has been acknowledged by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who reportedly called it:
“The fastest supercomputer on the planet.” — Jensen Huang
AI 2.0: The Rise of Artificial Superintelligence
Altucher claims the world is on the verge of an entirely new technological era — one that goes beyond ChatGPT and the public’s current understanding of AI.
“AI 1.0 gives us all the world’s knowledge at our fingertips. AI 2.0… gives that knowledge to intelligent machines that I believe will solve our problems for us.”
“In one of his FIRST acts as President… Donald Trump overturned Executive Order #14110.”
“That’s why Donald Trump REPEALED Biden’s AI executive safety order on Day 1… Clearing the path for leading AI developers like Musk.”
Trump has also unveiled a $500 billion AI infrastructure plan, which Altucher says reflects the seriousness of the new administration’s approach.
“Trump also announced the LARGEST AI investment in history… Stargate… a massive, AI data center and infrastructure project with an estimated $500 billion price tag.”
What Comes Next: A 10X Expansion?
Altucher warns that the biggest developments are yet to come — and soon.
“That’s when I predict Elon could announce a major update to this new AI project. One that some say will essentially 10X its power – overnight.”
He adds, “This second wave of ARTIFICIAL SUPERINTELLIGENCE… Will rival all of the great innovations of the past. Electricity… the wheel… even the discovery of fire.”
A Life’s Work Converging
Altucher isn’t just reporting from the sidelines — he claims to have been immersed in AI for more than 40 years.
“I’ve been working in the artificial intelligence field for the better part of the last four decades.”
“I helped pioneer AI trading on Wall Street.”
“At one point, I was recruited by IBM to help them develop their Deep Blue AI supercomputer… the one that beat the world chess champion, Gary Kasprov, in 1997.”
What’s at Stake
Altucher closes his report by pointing to a quote from Russian President Vladimir Putin as a sobering reminder of what this technology represents on the world stage.
With Trump clearing regulatory barriers and Musk ramping up development, Altucher believes the United States is poised to enter a defining moment in global technology leadership.
About James Altucher
James Altucher is a former hedge fund manager, computer scientist, and the author of over 20 books on finance, technology, and personal growth. A longtime pioneer in digital innovation, Altucher has advised startups, traded for top funds, and interviewed some of the most influential figures in business and tech. His latest work focuses on exposing the hidden infrastructure behind emerging AI technologies and preparing readers for the changes ahead.
Responding to the announcement of a third phase of cooperation between thepartnership agreement made earlier today between the Government of Saudi Arabia and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to advance decent work reforms, Iain Byrne, Amnesty International’s Head of Economic and Social Justice, said:
“While today’s announcement recognizes the need for labour reforms for migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, it remains unclear how comprehensive this programme will be and what impact it will have on the rights, health and livelihoods of millions of workers who depend on this being much more than a façade.
“Human rights groups and unions have long been demanding for a serious and far-reaching labour reform process that would put an end to the severe exploitation of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia. The fact that global unions filed a formal complaint against the country at the ILO on the very same day as this agreement was signed, speaks volumes of just how far Saudi Arabia still has to go to protect the rights of migrant workers in the country.
If this programme is to be truly transformative for migrant workers, it must among other things fully tackle the core features of the abusive kafala system that leave workers wholly dependent on their employers.
Iain Byrne, Amnesty International’s Head of Economic and Social Justice
“If this programme is to be truly transformative for migrant workers, it must among other things fully tackle the core features of the abusive kafala system that leave workers wholly dependent on their employers. It must also address the severe limits on the freedoms of expression and association in the country, together with the lack of access for NGOs and trade unions which make it impossible to independently monitor the implementation of any labour agreement, further undermining its credibility and effectiveness.
“We urge the Saudi authorities and the ILO to make all aspects of this cooperation public and allow independent monitoring of its implementation. To sufficiently safeguard the rights of the country’s 13.4 million migrant workers, this agreement must lead to a complete overhaul of the current labour system and end the prevalent culture of impunity.”
Background
On 4 June 2025, the ITUC lodged a landmark complaint against Saudi Arabia at the ILO, alleging widespread violations of migrant workers’ rights in the country that’s set to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The ILO governing body is already considering a complaint submitted a year prior by another global trade union, BWI, accusing Saudi Arabia of breaches of the ILO forced labour convention.
In May, Amnesty International published a report documenting the experiences of more than 70 Kenyan women recruited to work in private homes in Saudi Arabia, only to find themselves trapped in conditions that often amounted to forced labour.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Coming June 2025 to NASA+, YouTube, and other platforms, the original documentary film “Cosmic Dawn” takes you behind the scenes of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Relive the pitfalls and the triumphs of the world’s most powerful space telescope—from developing the idea of an impossible machine to watching with bated breath as it unfolded, hurtling through space a million miles away from Earth.
You’ve seen the universe through the eyes of Webb. Now discover how this technological marvel came about through the eyes of the scientists, engineers, and dreamers who made it possible.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
This information session was designed for potential applicants interested in applying to the competition for the preparation of special education, early intervention and related services personnel at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and other Minority Serving Institutions. The assistance listing number is 84.325M. This competition falls under the Personal Development program, which is a discretionary grant program managed by the Office of Special Education Programs. This information session will provide you with information about applying for this grant opportunity that was posted in the Federal Register on May 27, 2025.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
This information session was designed for potential applicants interested in applying to the competition for the preparation of special education and early intervention administrators. The assistance listing number is 84.325D. This competition falls under the personnel development to improve services and results for children with disabilities program, which is a discretionary grant program managed by the Office of Special Education Programs. The webinar will provide you with the information about applying for this grant opportunity that was posted in the Federal Register on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
This information session was designed for potential applicants interested in applying to the competition for the interdisciplinary preparation of early intervention, special education and related services personnel serving children with high children with disabilities who have high intensity needs. The assistance listing number is 84.325K. This competition falls under the Personal Development program, which is a discretionary grant program managed by the Office of Special Education Programs. This information session will provide you with information about applying for this grant opportunity that was posted in the Federal Register on May 27, 2025.
Headline: Verizon Business launches Vehicle-to-Everything connected-driving platform with multiple customers
Edge Transportation Exchange is an integrated mobile-network vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication platform that allows a vehicle to communicate with other connected vehicles, road users, and infrastructure around it. Volkswagen Group of America, The Arizona Commerce Authority, Delaware Department of Transportation, and Rutgers University CAIT are already signed on as commercial users.
What you need to know:
Edge Transportation Exchange leverages Verizon’s 5G and LTE networks, low-latency mobile edge computing (MEC), and geolocation technology to send alerts, messages and data between connected vehicles and infrastructure in near real time.
Acts as an ecosystem enabler, offering automakers, technology developers, and governments a foundation for the development of intelligent transportation use cases.
Current use cases include vulnerable road user awareness, roadway and weather condition alerts, and intersection traffic-signal information to help improve traffic efficiency and enable safer road use.
Uses a virtual architecture that reduces the need for costly physical roadside units, alleviating financial burdens for DOTs and municipal governments.
NEW YORK, NY — Verizon Business has commercially launched Edge Transportation Exchange, a mobile-network vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication platform for connected vehicles, with multiple customers already signed on. Following a successful 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) joint demonstration, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Rutgers University Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT), and Volkswagen Group of America (VW) have begun using the platform.
The Edge Transportation Exchange solution allows vehicles to communicate and share important data with each other, pedestrians, and connected roadway infrastructure such as traffic signals, in near real time. The 5GAA joint demonstration included use cases such as informing drivers about vulnerable road users, dangerous weather and roadway conditions, and traffic signal phase and timing at intersections.
In addition to these capabilities, Edge Transportation Exchange serves as an API-driven platform for collaborative innovation between automakers, technology developers, and municipal governments, who can leverage the mobile-network V2X technology to scale existing connected solutions or innovate new technology for road-user safety and satisfaction. Development and collaboration is convenient and centralized through the Verizon ThingSpace IoT platform.
“Cars are evolving from mechanical vehicles to software-defined mobile devices with the ability to leverage incredible connected technology. Edge Transportation Exchange leverages that technology to give automakers, governments, and tech developers a robust platform for building out the cellular-connected future of transportation — with visibility and reliability for all road users top of mind,” said Shamik Basu, Vice President, Strategic Connectivity & IoT, Verizon Business.
The robust integrated solution combines Verizon’s 5G and LTE mobile networks, Verizon 5G Edge mobile edge compute, and geolocation technology enhanced with Verizon Hyper Precise Location. It uses a virtual architecture that reduces the need for costly physical roadside radio units, alleviating financial burdens for DOTs and municipal governments. The data and communication capabilities from these combined technologies and environments contribute to a feature-rich, mobile network-based V2X ecosystem that users can leverage for near term applications and long term innovation at scale.
How Users are Deploying Edge Transportation Exchange
ACA was first to sign on as a platform partner for Edge Transportation Exchange, advancing from trial use to production. ACA is Arizona’s leading economic development organization, working collaboratively with the University of Arizona, the Arizona Department of Transportation, and the Maricopa County Department of Transportation and state and local agencies to develop new use cases and leverage existing ones — including pedestrian detection and upcoming work zone notifications — to make Arizona roadway users safer and better connected.
DelDOT is conducting technical testing across multiple communication technologies and architectures to optimize V2X message delivery. Primary use cases being studied include red-light warnings, water-on-road warnings, and vulnerable road user (VRU) alerts to drivers.
VW will explore use cases such as pedestrian awareness and payment applications for expedited tolling.
Rutgers University CAIT is deploying Edge Transportation Exchange at the DataCity Smart Mobility Testing Ground, a collaborative program with Middlesex County and in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The 2.5-mile living laboratory is equipped with self-driving-grade sensing, computing, and V2X communication technologies to facilitate the testing of Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) and Smart City technologies. Rutgers CAIT is using the platform to further develop virtualized cellular messaging architectures for cost-effective support of multiple CAV applications, including intersection safety, congestion mitigation, queue warning, and incident and work zone management.
Rutgers CAIT is also researching school-zone safety applications, utilizing Edge Transportation Exchange to help deliver near real-time alerts to pedestrians and incoming vehicles at intersections with heavy school crossings, improving safety for K-12 students, their families, and crossing guards.
The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs obtained a court order against the property owner of 12 Elizabeth Drive. The property will be closed for 90 days, beginning on June 4 at noon. All individuals must vacate the premises, including the former property owner.
The community safety order, obtained in the Court of King’s Bench, bars all people from the property until the closure period ends on Sept. 2. The property will be boarded up, fenced and all the locks will be changed. SCAN members will continue to monitor the property for activity while their investigation remains ongoing. Community safety order conditions remain in effect until June 4, 2027.
“The safety of all Albertans and their families remains a top priority for our government. I want to thank SCAN and the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP for their dedication in helping residents take back their neighbourhood by shutting down a long-standing problem property that put the community at risk. The closure of this property sends a clear message to drug dealers across Alberta: You are not welcome here. I encourage all Albertans to remain vigilant and continue reporting suspicious activity in their communities.”
“Working alongside local partners, such as the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP, SCAN is making a meaningful difference in communities across Alberta. Units provincewide remain dedicated to addressing crime and protecting the safety and quality of life of all residents.”
“Since 2022, RCMP have had almost 100 calls for service ranging from disturbances, assaults, mischief and thefts at this property. We are thankful for the strong community involvement that supported the more property-focused actions taken by the SCAN unit today.”
The Alberta Sheriffs work with other law enforcement agencies to shut down properties being used for illegal activities. The SCAN unit operates under the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act, which uses legal sanctions and court orders to hold owners accountable for illegal activity happening on their property.
Since its inception in 2008, Alberta’s SCAN unit has investigated more than 10,000 properties and has issued more than 130 community safety orders. Most complaints are resolved by working with owners to stop the illegal activity on their property.
Quick facts
From January to August 2024, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP received 25 complaints related to drug and criminal activity at the property.
Complainants reported suspicious persons, assaults, drug possession and drug trafficking.
Throughout 2024, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP arrested several occupants in the property.
In September 2024, EMS and the RCMP attended the property on two separate occasions. Drug paraphernalia was observed during both visits and responders assisted two known drug users experiencing overdoses.
On Nov. 7, 2024, SCAN served a warning letter to the property owner, who was the primary resident. At that time, two other individuals known to the RCMP were present in the basement, where SCAN investigators observed drug paraphernalia and torches.
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Albertans deserve to have an efficient and accessible justice system when they bring matters to court. Appointing applications judges increases dedicated court capacity and ensures the Court of King’s Bench can resolve criminal, civil and family matters in a timely manner.
To strengthen the Court of King’s Bench and improve access to justice, Alberta’s government is appointing Stephanie Wanke in Edmonton, effective June 16, and Stephanie Latimer, KC, in Calgary, effective June 30, as applications judges to the Court of King’s Bench.
“Stephanie Wanke is an accomplished lawyer with considerable leadership experience and Stephanie Latimer has held senior roles with Alberta Justice for many years. I congratulate them both on their appointments and am confident they will bring value to the administration of justice in Alberta.”
Individuals appointed to the bench must have at least 10 years at the bar and are recommended through a rigorous review process by an Applications Judge Interview Panel. They are then approved by the Alberta Judicial Council. There are currently eight applications judges, making a total of 10 with these new appointments.
“The work of applications judges is essential to the effective and efficient operation of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. Our two new applications judges will play a pivotal role in enhancing access to justice and ensuring more timely resolution of civil disputes. With congratulations, we welcome Applications Judges Wanke and Latimer and look forward to their contributions to strengthening the Rule of Law in Alberta.”
Stephanie A. Wanke received a bachelor of laws from the University of Alberta in 2005 after completing a bachelor of arts in political science from the same institution in 2002. She is currently the senior legal editor for the insolvency and restructuring service at Practical Law Canada, a division of Thomson Reuters. She began her legal career as an articling student at Bennett Jones LLP in 2005, practising commercial transactions before transitioning to insolvency law in 2011. She has acted for debtors, creditors and court officers in complex restructuring and bankruptcy matters during nearly a decade of private practice, including as a partner at Miller Thomson LLP.
Stephanie C. Latimer, KC, received a bachelor of laws from the University of Alberta in 1992 and a bachelor of arts (honours) from the University of Saskatchewan in 1989. She was appointed Vice President Law and Associate General Counsel at the Alberta Energy Regulator in 2022, where she led the Law Branch and provided valuable strategic legal advice to leadership. Before that, she spent 13 years with Alberta Justice, where she held various leadership roles including director of the Constitutional and Aboriginal Law Team. She previously served as legal counsel for Justice Canada and as a presiding justice of the peace.
Quick facts
Applications judges are part of the Court of King’s Bench and are funded and appointed by the province.
Applications judges were known as “masters in chambers” until September 2022, when the title was modernized to reflect their specific role in handling applications and procedural matters.
Applications judges deal with matters regarding civil law, maintenance enforcement, foreclosures, bankruptcy, residential tenancy disputes and builders’ liens.
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The Department of Conservation is working with Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro to replace Oturere Hut. Construction is scheduled to begin this spring, and Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts will remain bookable online through the DOC website.
Department of Conservation Operations Manager Libby O’Brien says it’s a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy small tasters of the Tongariro Northern Circuit.
“This is a great chance for people who might never have stayed in a DOC hut, or perhaps in Tongariro National Park, to have an overnight experience this summer. These small bites of the normal loop track are suitable for families and those not quite ready for a full Great Walk.”
She says the existing Oturere Hut is more than 50 years old.
“It no longer meets the standards we want to deliver for this Great Walk, so we’re working with Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro to deliver a new building which better reflects the mana of the Dual World Heritage National Park.”
Designers have worked closely with Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro to incorporate cultural elements and hapū identity across the design.
Due to construction taking place at the existing hut site, Oturere Campsite and all facilities associated with Oturere Hut are closed for safety reasons this summer, meaning Tongariro Northern Circuit cannot operate as a Great Walk for the 2025-2026 season.
Libby says the walk between Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts is challenging without Oturere as a stop.
“It’s a 20 kilometre walk with a lot of elevation gain, so it’s a lot more demanding than what we offer with our Great Walk experiences.”
“While the new Oturere Hut is under construction, we’re encouraging people to try a small bite of the Circuit by having an overnighter at Mangatepopo or Waihohonu huts.”
Bookings for Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts will open on the DOC website in July.
The work on the new Oturere Hut will make the Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk an even better experience and help it be enjoyed for many years to come.
Background information
The Tongariro Northern Circuit cannot function as a Great Walk without Oturere Hut. The walk between Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts is 20 km through steep, rough alpine terrain. It takes 8-10 hours in an environment with fast-changing, extreme weather. DOC asks visitors to consider their fitness and preparedness carefully before committing to this walk.
The campsite and all facilities associated with Oturere Hut will be closed for safety reasons. Construction activities and helicopter movements will make the area dangerous for members of the public.
A Washington state man was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging he provided material support to the Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber by shipping and paying for significant quantities of ammonium nitrate – an explosive precursor – prior to the suicidal terror attack last month.
Daniel Jongyon Park, 32, of Kent, was arrested last night shortly after his flight from Poland arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Park is charged with providing and attempting to provide material support to terrorists and made his initial court appearance today in the Eastern District of New York.
“This defendant is charged with facilitating the horrific attack on a fertility center in California. Bringing chaos and violence to a facility that exists to help women and mothers is a particularly cruel, disgusting crime that strikes at the very heart of our shared humanity,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “We are grateful to our partners in Poland who helped get this man back to America and we will prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law.”
“Park allegedly sent large amounts of explosive precursors to the man who drove a car bomb to a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, an attack that potentially could have killed innocent people,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “The FBI and our partners work together to find and hold accountable those who engage in domestic terrorism and other illegal activity. I also want to express my thanks to authorities in Poland for their vital assistance in this case.”
“This defendant is charged with shipping large quantities of explosive precursors to the man whose suicide bombing last month destroyed a fertility clinic in Palm Springs,” said U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli for the Central District of California. “Domestic terrorism is evil and unacceptable. Those who aid terrorists can expect to feel the cold wrath of justice.”
According to an affidavit filed with the complaint, Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, of Twentynine Palms, California, drove a car containing a bomb to a fertility clinic in Palm Springs on May 17. Bartkus detonated the bomb, killing himself, injuring numerous victims, destroying the fertility clinic’s building, and damaging surrounding buildings and areas. Bartkus’s attack was motivated by his pro-mortalism, anti-natalism, and anti-pro-life ideology, which is the belief that individuals should not be born without their consent and that non-existence is best.
Park – who shares Bartkus’s extremist views – shipped large quantities of explosive precursor materials to Bartkus, including approximately 180 pounds of ammonium nitrate. Days before the Palm Springs bombing, Park paid for an additional 90 pounds (40.8 kilograms) of ammonium nitrate that was shipped to Bartkus.
Park sent the first shipments of approximately 180 pounds (81.7 kilograms) of ammonium nitrate to Bartkus shortly before traveling to Bartkus’s residence, where he stayed with Bartkus from Jan. 25 to Feb. 8. Three days before Park arrived at Bartkus’s house, records from an AI chat application show that Bartkus researched how to make powerful explosions using ammonium nitrate and fuel.
During his stay at Bartkus’s residence, Park and Bartkus spent time in Bartkus’s room as well as in a detached garage “running experiments,” according to the affidavit. This was the same garage where law enforcement, during a search after the May 17 bombing, located significant amounts of chemicals commonly used in the construction of homemade bombs.
Four days after Bartkus conducted the suicide bombing, Park flew to Europe. On May 30, Park was detained in Poland and later was ordered deported to the United States.
If convicted, Park would face a statutory maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The FBI’s Inland Empire Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating this matter. Considerable assistance was provided by the Palm Springs Police Department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department; the FBI’s legal attaché in Warsaw, Polish authorities, and FBI field offices in Seattle, New York, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Portland.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sarah E. Gerdes and Anna P. Boylan for the Central District of California, and Trial Attorney Patrick J. Cashman of the National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section are prosecuting the case.
A criminal complaint is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
A New Jersey man pleaded guilty today to tax evasion.
The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: for tax years 2015 and 2016, Matthew Tucci, of West Long Branch, filed tax returns that stated he owed more than $2 million in taxes for both years. Despite admitting that he owed those taxes, Tucci did not fully pay them when they were due. Instead, Tucci purchased real estate and engaged in a series of transactions designed to conceal his interest in those properties.
In 2017, the IRS sent notices to Tucci that he owed taxes, interest, and penalties for 2015 and 2016. After receiving these notices, Tucci transferred multiple properties to an entity owned by another individual, but he continued to exert control over at least two of them. Of the two properties Tucci continued to control, he sold one and refinanced the other. Tucci used the proceeds from these transactions to pay his personal expenses rather than his tax debts. In 2019, Tucci submitted documents to the IRS that falsely claimed that he had no connection to the entity that owned the 12 properties.
Tucci is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 9. He faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison as well as a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney Karen E. Kelly of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba for the District of New Jersey made the announcement.
IRS Criminal Investigation and the FBI are investigating the case.
Trial Attorney Catriona Coppler of the Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Belgiovine for the District of New Jersey are prosecuting the case.