Steven Wick

08/25/2025

The Pentagon has given the green light for National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C., to carry fi****ms, heightening the federal presence in light of President Donald Trump’s current "crime emergency" declaration. More than 2,000 Guard members from states led by the GOP are monitoring the city, while Trump is contemplating a national emergency to prolong their deployment and potentially send troops to cities such as Chicago and New York.

The Pentagon has given the green light for National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C., to carry fi****ms, heightening the federal presence in light of President Donald Trump’s current "crime emergency" declaration.

08/25/2025

The Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce is facing criticism for its strong promotion of Elon Musk’s xAI supercomputing facility located in southwest Memphis, amid rising public worries about environmental and health hazards.

The Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce is facing criticism for its strong promotion of Elon Musk’s xAI supercomputing facility located in southwest Memphis, amid rising public worries about environmental and health hazards. In an unusual step, the Chamber distributed promotional materials highlig...

08/25/2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a consumer alert advising fans of Puerto Rican music sensation Bad Bunny to exercise caution when buying concert tickets, in light of reports regarding fraudulent ticket sales

% Attorney General Warns New Yorkers About Fake Bad Bunny Concert Tickets Wick & Company News Media

08/24/2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a lawsuit against a ticket broker network based in Maryland, accusing them of employing illegal tactics to bypass online ticket purchase restrictions, particularly during high-demand events like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. These practices not only violate consumer trust but also hinder fair market access for fans, who are often left paying inflated prices for tickets that should be available at face value.

The FTC cracks down on ticket resellers bypassing limits to protect fans from unfair pricing practices. Read more on Wick & Company.

08/24/2025

Southwind Foods, LLC has voluntarily recalled several frozen shrimp products across various brand names due to the potential presence of Cesium-137, a radioactive contaminant. This recall was made in collaboration with the FDA, which is currently looking into possible contamination in shrimp sourced from an Indonesian supplier.

% Southwind Foods Recalls Frozen Shrimp Due to Possible Cesium-137 Contamination Wick & Company News Media

08/24/2025

The inaugural Oktoberfest Downtown Las Vegas (Oktoberfest DTLV) is poised to infuse Fremont Street with Bavarian charm from September 19–21, 2025, turning two blocks into a vibrant open-air bier hall filled with steins, brats, and lively music.

% Oktoberfest Downtown Las Vegas to Debut on Fremont Street This September Wick & Company News Media

08/24/2025

FBI agents conducted a raid on the Maryland residence and Washington office of John Bolton, who previously served as National Security Advisor and U.N. Ambassador, as part of an inquiry into his management of classified documents, according to various media outlets.

FBI agents conducted a raid on the Maryland residence and Washington office of John Bolton, who previously served as National Security Advisor and U.N. Ambassador, as part of an inquiry into his management of classified documents, according to various media outlets.

08/24/2025

The FTC has filed a lawsuit against the operators of LA Fitness and its affiliated gyms, alleging that the companies deliberately made it exceedingly difficult for consumers to cancel memberships, in violation of federal law.

% FTC Sues LA Fitness Over Difficult Gym Membership Cancellation Practices Wick & Company News Media

08/23/2025

Colorado AG Phil Weiser is warning residents across the state to be vigilant as reports of jury duty-related scams are on the rise. While jury duty scams are not new, Weiser’s office notes that local law enforcement agencies have reported a recent surge in the tactic, where scammers impersonate police officers or court officials to intimidate victims into paying fake fines or surrendering personal information.

% Colorado Attorney General Issues Warning About Rising Jury Duty Scams Wick & Company News Media

08/23/2025

A high-ranking official from the Wausau Fire Department has been charged with several felonies and misdemeanors for allegedly pilfering significant amounts of controlled substances from the department’s medical supply stock, as announced by the Wisconsin DOJ on Thursday
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08/23/2025

Oregon's AG declared that he is part of a coalition consisting of 20 attorneys general who are filing a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration. They accuse the administration of unlawfully trying to block over $1 billion in funding intended to aid crime victims and survivors

% AG Rayfield Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Threat to Victims' Aid Funding Wick & Company News Media

08/23/2025

A man from Florida has received a sentence of six years and 10 months in federal prison for brutally assaulting a witness who testified against him in a criminal trial related to an international cryptocurrency theft scheme

% Florida Man Sentenced to Nearly 7 Years for Retaliatory Assault on Trial Witness Wick & Company News Media