Fry's Food Stores Settlement for Deaf Discrimination

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes secured a $120,000 settlement against Fry's Food Stores for disability discrimination. The Civil Rights Division alleged that Fry's denied a deaf employee a sign language interpreter despite repeated requests, then terminated the employee for insubordination for refusing to sign documents he could not understand. Under the Consent Decree, Fry's must establish relationships with ASL interpreting agencies, train management on disability accommodation laws, and distribute policy information.

Illegal Alien Evades Arrest, Two ICE Officers Hospitalized

ICE officers conducted a targeted arrest operation on April 2, 2026, for Ever Omar Alvarenga-Rios, an illegal alien from Honduras with a final removal order. Alvarenga refused to comply with a vehicle stop in Baltimore, drove recklessly, caused a multi-car pileup, and attempted to flee on foot. Two ICE officers were transported to a hospital for treatment including a concussion. Alvarenga remains hospitalized in ICE custody.

ICE Arrests Gang Members, Pedophiles, and Stalkers

ICE announced the arrest of criminal aliens including gang members, attempted murderers, pedophiles, stalkers, and drug traffickers. Among those arrested were Thanh Nguyen-Huu (Vietnamese national, OC Boys gang member, convicted of attempted murder in Orange, California) and other individuals. According to Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis, nearly 70% of ICE arrests involve illegal aliens charged or convicted of crimes in the U.S.

Fortinet FortiClientEMS Improper Access Control Vulnerability

CISA published a critical cybersecurity advisory for CVE-2026-35616, an improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientEMS versions 7.4.5 through 7.4.6. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.1 and is being actively exploited, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests. CISA has marked this vulnerability in its SSVC and KEV catalogs with active exploitation and total technical impact.

Rural Ferry Grants - $454M Competitive Funding Opportunity for FY 2026

The Federal Transit Administration announces $454 million in competitive grants for the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program under Assistance Listing 20.539. Eligible applicants include state governments. Applications close May 11, 2026.

Passenger Ferry Grant Program FY 2026

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a $105 million competitive grant opportunity for the FY 2026 Passenger Ferry Program. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized Tribes, and public ferry operators in urbanized areas. Applications close May 11, 2026.

Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects

USDA NIFA announces funding opportunity USDA-NIFA-EME-32358 under Assistance Listing 10.515 for Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects. The grant supports forest and rangeland resource extension activities with awards ranging from $130,000 to $150,000. Applications close June 8, 2026.

FY 2026 Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program Grants

The Federal Transit Administration announces a $98 million competitive grant opportunity for the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program. Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal governments operating public ferry systems in urbanized or rural areas. The funding opportunity number is FTA-2026-007-TPM-FERRYPILOT, with applications closing May 11, 2026.

Tender for the provision of Satellite Tags

Edinburgh Napier University published a contract notice (Notice 2026/S 000-031225) for the procurement of satellite tags valued at €80,500. The tender, submitted through Find a Tender, supports an investigation into elasmobranch connectivity between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland under the EU-supported PEACEPLUS Programme. Bids are due by 12 May 2026.

Plaintiff loses, statute requires MBTA bell OR whistle

Plaintiff loses, statute requires MBTA bell OR whistle