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Social Security Actuaries Present Financial Status and AI Updates at Fall Meeting
Social Security Administration actuaries presented on the program's financial status and proposals to change it, plus AI for actuaries, at the Middle Atlantic Actuarial Club 2026 Fall Meeting.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceEconomy Social Security AdministrationMiddle Atlantic Actuarial ClubKaren GlennMike StephensJason SchultzFelix VaksSkylar Lowe
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Hegseth, Poland's Kosiniak-Kamysz Sign Defense Industry Statement of Intent at Pentagon
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met Poland's defense minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at the Pentagon, signing a Statement of Intent on defense industry cooperation and praising Poland's NATO leadership.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictMilitaryEuropeFederal GovernmentTrade Pete HegsethWładysław Kosiniak-KamyszPolandNATOPAC-3 Missile Maintenance FacilityUkrainePentagonU.S. Department of War
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Gemini Intelligence Expands to Motorola and Pixel 10, Adds Prompt-Built Widgets and Device Help
Google brings Gemini Intelligence to the motorola signature 27 and Pixel 10, adds Create My Widget, Device Assistance, and wider task automation in the UK, India and Japan.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceRobotics Gemini IntelligenceGoogleMotorolaPixel 10AndroidCreate My WidgetDevice AssistanceAlphabet
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Social Security Highlights Career Resources for Veterans
Ahead of Veterans Day, the Social Security Administration points veterans and their families to information and resources on civilian life, work, disability, retirement and future planning.
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentEducation Social Security AdministrationVeterans Dayveteranscareer opportunitiesdisability benefitsretirement planningmy Social Security account
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Media Monitor: Hegseth Defends Record Ahead of Impeachment Vote; Post Finds Red Flags in ICE Hires
The Washington Post reports Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending his record and the Iran war as an impeachment vote looms, and that a DHS hack exposed ICE recruits hired despite past misconduct.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentLaw Enforcement Pete HegsethimpeachmentIran warDepartment of Homeland SecurityICE recruitsAI chatbotswinter transition weekThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: CAIR Seeks Hegseth Impeachment, ICE Death Probe and California Speech Law Report
CAIR is urging House members to back Pete Hegseth's impeachment, seeking an independent probe into a father's death after an ICE flight, and releasing a report on a California speech law.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictCongressFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalMilitary CAIRPete HegsethimpeachmentImmigration and Customs EnforcementCalifornia AB 715PalestineKenneth Stokes
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Newsom Issues Emergency Proclamations for Humboldt and Imperial County Recovery
Governor Newsom issued emergency proclamations to help Humboldt and Imperial counties recover from the Mile Post 18 Fire and an August monsoon storm, directing state and federal aid for repairs.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherState GovernmentsDisastersTransportationGeneral Weather Gavin NewsomHumboldt CountyImperial CountyMile Post 18 FireHoopa Valley ReservationCalifornia Disaster Assistance ActEmergency proclamationCalifornia Governors Office
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Spanberger, Democratic Leaders Preview 'Moving Virginia Forward' Agenda
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and Democratic legislative leaders unveiled 2027 priorities including a medical debt forgiveness program, new housing measures and rules holding data centers and AI companies accountable.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsDemocratic PartyEconomySocial IssuesEnergy Abigail SpanbergerVirginia General AssemblyMoving Virginia Forwardmedical debt forgivenessdata centersartificial intelligencehousingVirginiaReston
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Nebraska Game and Parks Releases 2026-2027 Stubble Access Guide Ahead of Firearm Deer Season
Nebraska's 2026-2027 Stubble Access Guide opens wheat and milo stubble in western Nebraska to public walk-in pheasant hunting, as firearm deer hunters are urged to follow safety rules and CWD testing expands.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEnvironmentState GovernmentsAgricultureEducation Nebraska Game and Parks CommissionStubble Access Guidepheasant huntingfirearm deer seasonchronic wasting diseasepublic land huntingturkey biologyNebraska Game and Parks
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Newsom Touts $7.7 Billion Revenue Surplus and Zero Projected Deficit as California Economy Tops $4.5 Trillion
Governor Gavin Newsom says California's top three revenue sources came in $7.7 billion above forecast since April, with no projected deficit for two years and a $4.5 trillion economy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborTradeEducation Gavin NewsomCalifornia economyProposition 2state budget deficitventure capitaljob growthCalifornia Competes Tax CreditCalifornia Governors Office
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Lamont Honors 2026 GreenerGov Award Winners as State Agencies Beat 2030 Emissions Target Early
Connecticut state agency greenhouse gas emissions are now 36.3% below fiscal year 2019 levels, exceeding the state's 2030 target years ahead of schedule, as Governor Lamont honors 2026 GreenerGov award recipients.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyState GovernmentsUSA GreenerGov AwardsNed LamontConnecticutgreenhouse gas emissionssustainabilityDepartment of Energy and Environmental Protectionelectric vehiclesConnecticut Governors Office
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SEC Announces Enforcement Annual Results for Fiscal Year 2026
The SEC has released its enforcement results for fiscal year 2026, which ended September 30, saying its Division of Enforcement stayed focused on its core duty of protecting investors.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFinancial MarketsLegalFederal Government Securities and Exchange CommissionDivision of Enforcementenforcement resultsfiscal year 2026investor protectionfinancial regulation
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DHS Demands Mecklenburg County Honor ICE Detainer for Previously-Deported Rapist
DHS urges sanctuary politicians in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to honor an ICE detainer for Richard Calix-Valle, charged with burglary and rape, as new data shows the county accounts for 63% of non-honored detainers statewide.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Mecklenburg CountyICE detainerDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne MullinNorth Carolinaimmigration enforcementRichard Calix-ValleU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Port of Brunswick Leads U.S. Auto Trade as Georgia Draws Global Carmakers
Georgia Ports Authority says the Port of Brunswick leads U.S. automotive exports and imports, as Audi, Hyundai, Kia and Rivian expand manufacturing across Georgia.
BusinessTransportationEconomyTradeEmployment and Labor Port of BrunswickGeorgia Ports Authorityautomotive manufacturingAudiHyundai Motor GroupRivianRoll-on/Roll-off shipping
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OCC Clarifies When Guarantor Support Can Improve Commercial Credit Risk Ratings
OCC bulletin says guarantor support alone is generally insufficient to warrant a pass rating for credits with well-defined weaknesses, and depends on guarantor capacity, willingness and guarantee type.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingEconomyLegalFederal Government Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyOCC Bulletin 2026-56credit risk ratingsguarantor supportcommercial creditcommunity banksloan guaranteesOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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TCEQ to Weigh Wastewater, Air Permit Requests and 21 Enforcement Orders at Nov. 18 Meeting
Texas environmental commissioners will consider four wastewater and air permit applications, 21 agreed and default enforcement orders, two rulemaking petitions and proposed air rule changes at their Nov. 18 meeting.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalClimate ChangeEnergy Texas Commission on Environmental Qualitywastewater discharge permitsair quality permitsenforcement ordersrulemaking petitionsCanyon LakeEl Paso County emissions inspections
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Port of Oakland to Showcase Eight New Electric Top Picks at Everport Terminal
Everport Terminal Services has invested in eight battery-electric Taylor Machine Works top picks, which the Port of Oakland says marks the latest step toward 100% zero-emission operations.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentTransportationEnergyTrade Port of OaklandEverport Terminal Serviceszero-emission cargo handling equipmentTaylor Machine Worksterminal electrificationOakland SeaportCal-Lift
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Port of Oakland to Showcase Eight New Electric Top Picks at Everport Terminal
Everport Terminal Services has invested in eight battery-electric Taylor Machine Works top picks, which the Port of Oakland says marks the latest step toward 100% zero-emission operations.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentTransportationEnergyTrade Port of OaklandEverport Terminal Serviceszero-emission cargo handling equipmentTaylor Machine Worksterminal electrificationOakland SeaportCal-Lift
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Constant Contact Clarifies How It Handles Customers' Contact Data
Constant Contact has published a notice explaining how it collects, uses and shares the contact data of people on its customers' email lists, and how recipients can unsubscribe or raise privacy concerns.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementComputers and InternetLegalMediaEurope Constant Contactdata privacyemail marketingcontact dataData Privacy FrameworkunsubscribeFederal Trade CommissionVirginiaReston
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IRS Says Charitable Deduction for Non-Itemizers Is Permanent, Starting With 2026 Returns
Taxpayers who claim the standard deduction can deduct up to $1,000 in qualifying cash gifts, or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly, on returns filed next year.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalSocial Issues Internal Revenue Servicecharitable contribution deductionWorking Families Tax Cutsstandard deductionFrank J. Bisignanotax year 2026recordkeepingPublication 6196
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DHS Names ICE Arrests of Murderers, Rapists and Arsonists in Austin and Elsewhere
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says sanctuary politicians are failing their constituents by limiting cooperation with ICE, and that there will be no amnesty under President Trump.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesWhite House Immigration and Customs EnforcementAustinTexasDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinillegal immigrationdeportationU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcementsanctuary citiescriminal arrests
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American Airlines Strengthens 40-Year Charlotte Commitment With New 10.5-Year Agreement
American Airlines has signed a new 10.5-year agreement reinforcing its 40-year commitment to Charlotte, unlocking airline-funded infrastructure investments to support growth and improve the customer experience.
BusinessTransportationEconomy American AirlinesCharlotteairline agreementinfrastructure investmentair travelcustomer experiencetaxpayers
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Sherrill Signs Executive Order Launching 'New Jersey Means Business' Economic Strategy
Governor Mikie Sherrill signs Executive Order No. 28, setting a four-pillar economic development agenda through 2030 with agency deadlines to cut business costs, grow key industries and create jobs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborTradeEducation New Jersey Means BusinessMikie SherrillExecutive Order No. 28economic developmentNew Jersey Economic Development Authoritybusiness climatejob creationOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Library of Congress Honors Naomi Coquillon With 2026 Librarian of Congress Award for Youth Center The Source
Naomi Coquillon, chief of interpretation at the Library of Congress, has received a 2026 Librarian of Congress Award for helping develop and open The Source, the Library's new youth center.
MediaEducationFederal GovernmentDigital and Print Publishing Naomi CoquillonLibrary of CongressLibrarian of Congress AwardThe SourceCarla HaydenInformal Learning Officemuseums and librariesU.S. Library of Congress
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DHS Condemns Illinois Officials for Releasing Convicted Violent Felon Instead of Honoring ICE Detainer
DHS says Illinois sanctuary politicians released Shageldi Bashimov, convicted of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, rather than honor an ICE detainer. He remains at large.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcementsanctuary policiesIllinoisJ.B. PritzkerMarkwayne Mullinillegal alien crime
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Whitmer Urges Treasury to End Food Tariffs and Reimburse Michigan Families
Governor Gretchen Whitmer asks U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to scrap 2025 and 2026 food tariffs and reimburse Michiganders, citing the nation's highest household tariff burden.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyTradeDemocratic PartyFederal Government Gretchen WhitmerFood TariffsScott BessentMichiganU.S. TreasuryGrocery PricesCanada TradeOffice of Michigan Governor
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Franconia Police Urge Holiday Awareness and Wheel Locks as Theft Season Nears
Fairfax County's Franconia District Station issues holiday safety tips on shopping, deliveries, online scams and travel, plus advice on preventing wheel theft and a Thanksgiving impaired driving campaign.
Law EnforcementUSALegalTransportationSocial Issues Franconia District StationFairfax County Police Departmentholiday safetywheel theftDeanna Weandimpaired drivingshopliftingFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Urges Residents to Prep Homes and Vehicles Before Winter Hits
Fairfax County marks Winter Weather Preparedness Month by urging residents to build vehicle emergency kits and prepare their homes before the first hard freeze or winter storm.
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportationSocial Issues Winter Weather Preparedness MonthFairfax Countywinter stormvehicle emergency kitemergency preparednessVirginiaFairfax County Emergency Information
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Library of Congress Names Amanda Belantara and Jacoub Reyes as 2027 Innovators in Residence
Audiovisual artist Amanda Belantara and printmaker Jacoub Reyes will build interactive tools letting the public remix the Library's sound recordings and historical print marks.
Science & TechnologyEntertainmentMediaFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetEducation Library of CongressInnovators in ResidenceAmanda BelantaraJacoub ReyesLC Labsprintmakingsound recordingsU.S. Library of Congress
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Census Bureau Marks Native American Heritage Month With New Population Figures
Ahead of National Native American Heritage Month in November 2026, the Census Bureau reports 13.95 million American Indian or Alaska Native residents, 575 federally recognized tribes and 326 reservations.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEducation National Native American Heritage MonthU.S. Census BureauAmerican Indian or Alaska Native populationfederally recognized tribesAmerican Indian reservationsAlaska Native village statistical areasAmerican Community Survey