Mobile Phone Maker BLU Reaches Settlement with FTC over Deceptive Privacy and Data Security Claims

Washington, DC -  Mobile phone manufacturer BLU Products, Inc. and its co-owner have reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations that the company allowed a China-based third-party service provider to collect detailed personal information about consumers, such as text message contents and real-time location information, without their knowledge or consent despite promises by the company that it would keep such information secure and private.

Secretary Pompeo To Deliver Remarks to State Department Employees

Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will address State Department employees upon arrival at the State Department on Tuesday, May 1, at 1:15 p.m. in the C Street Lobby.

From Idea to Profit: Introduction to Startups and Small Businesses

San Luis, Arizona - On Thursday, May 10th, the San Luis Library will host “From Idea to Profit: Introduction to Startups and Small Businesses” at 5:00 p.m. Learn about different kinds of businesses, business plans and why you need one, budgeting basics, and more.

San Luis CBP Officers Intercept Meth Shipment

San Luis, Arizona - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a San Luis, Arizona resident Thursday in connection to an unsuccessful drug smuggling attempt at Arizona’s Port of San Luis.

20 Must-Read Books for Food Tank’s Spring Reading List

New Orleans, Louisiana - Food Tank has collected 20 of the best new books in food and agriculture. Whether you’re looking for inspiration in the kitchen, a beginning farmer, a sustainable food activist, or anything in between, there are plenty of great books below to choose from to feed your imagination. Learn how people all over the world grow, harvest, sell, and eat their food—and why it’s important to the future of this planet. Then, bring your new knowledge about food to the kitchen with various cookbooks and guides that will inspire environmentally-conscious, healthy, and creative cooking.