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Data Machines Expands Reston HQ, Investing $849,000 and Adding 75 Jobs
Veteran-founded tech firm Data Machines is expanding its Reston headquarters with an $849,000 investment, creating 75 jobs and a new innovation and engineering office in Fairfax County.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetState Governments Data MachinesRestonFairfax CountyVirginia Economic Development PartnershipVirginia Jobs Investment ProgramMatt QuinnAbigail SpanbergerFairfax County Economic Development Authority
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ICE Arrests Mexican National Charged With Illegal Voting in 2015 Elections
Homeland Security says ICE's HSI El Paso arrested Ludwig Uriel Espejo-Carrillo, a Mexican alien, on administrative charges of unlawful voting and false claim to U.S. citizenship over 2015 ballots.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentElectionLegalSocial Issues U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityImmigration and Customs EnforcementHomeland Security Investigationsvoter fraudLudwig Uriel Espejo-CarrilloMarkwayne MullinEl Paso
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Beshear Touts Ford's $1B Paint Shop, $10.4M in FEMA Flood Funds and $250M Medical Debt Relief in Team Kentucky Update
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Ford's $1 billion paint shop at Kentucky Truck Plant, $10.4 million in FEMA flood reimbursements, $6.6 million in AMLER grants and a medical debt relief program covering 130,000 Kentuckians.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthEducationState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborEnvironmentSocial Issues Andy BeshearTeam Kentucky UpdateFord Motor Co.FEMAmedical debt reliefAbandoned Mine Land Economic RevitalizationJacqueline ColemanKentucky Governor's Office
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FTC: Amazon to Accelerate and Expand Payouts in $2.5 Billion Prime Settlement
Amazon will speed up and widen payments to eligible consumers under last year's $2.5 billion FTC settlement over Prime subscription enrollment and cancellation practices.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalComputers and InternetEconomy Federal Trade CommissionAmazonAmazon Primesettlementconsumer paymentssubscriptionsProduct Recall
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Social Security Administration Alerts Maryland Customers to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Maryland has changed, and points customers to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationMarylandSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Iowa DNR Urges Septic System Maintenance During SepticSmart Week
Iowa DNR marks EPA SepticSmart Week by urging homeowners to maintain septic systems, watch what goes down drains, and avoid costly repairs that can harm water quality.
HealthEnvironmentState GovernmentsLegalEnergy SepticSmart WeekIowa Department of Natural Resourcesseptic systemswater qualityCory FrankEPAair quality permitsIowaUSA
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Audit: 26 Percent of Reviewed SSI Recipients Failed to Report Vehicles, SSA Overpaid an Estimated $435,000
Social Security Administration audit of 208 SSI recipients found 54 owned unreported vehicles, with inaccurate vehicle reporting and valuation leading to an estimated $435,000 in overpayments.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Social Security AdministrationSupplemental Security IncomeSSI overpaymentsvehicle ownership reportingaudit reportOffice of the Inspector GeneralSSI eligibility
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Data Machines to Add 75 Jobs in Fairfax County Expansion
Veteran-founded Data Machines will invest $849,000 to expand its Reston headquarters, creating 75 jobs, as Governor Spanberger touts Virginia's #3 CNBC business ranking.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsComputers and InternetArtificial Intelligence Data MachinesFairfax CountyRestonAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Economic Development PartnershipVirginia Jobs Investment ProgramJob CreationVirginia
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Dr. Thomas Reardon Elected to Columbia University Board of Trustees
Computational neuroscientist and Flourish CEO Dr. Thomas Reardon, a three-time Columbia alumnus and Internet Explorer pioneer, joins the university's Board of Trustees effective September 8, 2026.
Science & TechnologyBusinessEducationHealthComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceEmployment and Labor Columbia UniversityThomas ReardonBoard of TrusteesFlourishCTRL-labsMeta Neural BandJennifer L. Mnookinnewsletter
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Library of Congress Hosts Talk on Investing in Refugee Entrepreneurs
Kluge Center event on October 7, 2026 features authors John Kluge Jr. and Christine Mahoney discussing how refugee entrepreneurs drive job creation and innovation in their new home countries.
BusinessMediaUSAEconomySocial IssuesEducationEmployment and Labor Library of CongressJohn W. Kluge CenterRefugee Investment NetworkChristine MahoneyJohn Kluge Jr.Refugee EntrepreneursMolly O'TooleU.S. Library of Congress
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Fairfax City Marks Hispanic Heritage Month With Free Dance, Music and Arts Events
Fairfax City announces free Hispanic Heritage Month programming, including Latin dance workshops, a proclamation reception at City Hall, Fiesta Fairfax and a new jazz and art season.
EntertainmentMediaUSAMusicSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CityHispanic Heritage MonthFiesta FairfaxOld Town SquareAlfred Yun QuartetOld Town Hall Performance SeriesAB EX FFXCity of FairfaxReston
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Media Monitor: CSIS Nuclear Policy News Roundup Covers Monitoring Tech, Saudi Deal, North Korea Funding
CSIS's Nuclear Policy News briefs new NIST quantum sensor research, Sen. Sanders' AI warning, a pending Spanish TPNW vote, U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal debate and a report on North Korean workers funding Pyongyang's nuclear program.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Coastal Homes Collapsing Into Ocean With Few FEMA Options
NPR reports waterfront homes are collapsing along the coast, noting homeowners usually get plenty of warning before a house buckles, yet most are not removed or emptied beforehand.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Coastal Homes Collapsing Into Ocean as FEMA Offers Homeowners No Other Option
NPR reports waterfront homes are collapsing along the coast, noting homeowners usually get plenty of warning before a house buckles, yet most are not removed or emptied beforehand.
EnvironmentReal EstateClimate ChangeDisastersFederal GovernmentSocial Issues NPRFEMAcoastal erosionwaterfront homeshomeownersproperty loss
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Newsom Demands Trump Repay Americans $108 Billion in Iran War Fuel Costs Instead of $5,000 Checks
California Governor Gavin Newsom calls Trump's promised $5,000 checks vote-buying and demands reimbursement of over $108 billion in extra fuel costs caused by the Iran war.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyEconomyElectionMilitaryUSA Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpIran wargas pricesCaliforniavote buyingfuel costsCalifornia Governors Office
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United Airlines Partners with DISH to Stream Live Football on Starlink-Enabled Seatback Screens
United Airlines and DISH bring live pro and college football to Starlink-enabled seatback screens on over 200 aircraft, about 700 flights a day, free for MileagePlus members.
BusinessSportScience & TechnologyMediaTransportationComputers and InternetFilm and TV United AirlinesDISHStarlinkinflight entertainmentfootballMileagePlusOnStream
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Granicus Highlights Integrated Communications Platform for Government Engagement
Granicus promotes its integrated government communications platform, citing agency partners and customer successes in reaching residents through email, SMS, social media and real-time reporting.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessMediaFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues Granicusgovernment communicationsdigital engagementgovDeliveryEngagementHQU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyIndiana FSSAKentucky Governor's Office
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Arlington County Earns Silver Charging Smart Status for EV Readiness
Arlington County receives Charging Smart Silver designation for EV-friendly policies, with 51 Level 2 charging ports at nine locations as National Drive Electric Month runs Sept. 11 to Oct. 12, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergyTransportationState GovernmentsClimate Change Arlington CountyCharging SmartElectric VehiclesNational Drive Electric MonthEV charging infrastructureCarbon Neutral Transportation Master PlanMatt de FerantiArlington County GovernmentReston
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Media Monitor: Voices for Vaccines Fact-Checks Rabies, COVID Vaccine and Amish Health Claims
Voices for Vaccines is reporting on rabies exposure guidance, Aaron Rodgers' COVID vaccine comments, and a claim that unvaccinated Amish children are healthier, saying the evidence does not support it.
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Warns EPA Rollback of Endangerment Finding, AI Data Center Power Demand Threaten Climate Progress
The Sierra Club says Trump's EPA plans to eliminate the Endangerment Finding, while surging AI data center electricity demand pushes utilities toward coal and gas.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyArtificial IntelligenceFederal Government Sierra ClubEndangerment FindingEnvironmental Protection AgencyAI data centersfossil fuelsclean energy
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SEC's Peirce to Address Roundtable on Preparations for 24-Hour Trading
SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce has posted remarks titled "Stock Around the Clock" for the agency's roundtable on preparations for 24-hour trading, the SEC announced.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionHester M. Peirce24-hour tradingStock Around the ClockroundtableSpeeches and Statements
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Social Security Updates Policy Manual With New Romania Totalization Rules
SSA updates program policy instructions covering a new U.S.-Romania Totalization Agreement, Do Not Pay death alerts and Section 218 charter school coverage rules.
Politics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentLegalEducationSocial Issues Social Security AdministrationProgram Operations Manual SystemRomania Totalization AgreementDo Not PaySection 218 Agreementscharter schoolscertificates of coverage
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TCEQ Sets Fall Slate of Permit Hearings Across Texas
Texas environmental regulators have scheduled contested case hearings, public meetings and notice and comment hearings from late September through October on wastewater, air and groundwater permits.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessEnergyLegalState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentRegulation Texas Commission on Environmental QualityState Office of Administrative Hearingswastewater permitsair quality permitspublic hearingsTexasgroundwater conservation district
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Media Monitor: Navy Eyes Six-Month Maintenance for USS Ford, White House Sends SECNAV Nomination to Senate
Breaking Defense reports the Navy expects only six months of maintenance for USS Ford after its 326-day deployment, while the White House sent Navy leadership nominations to the Senate.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyMilitaryFederal GovernmentCongressEnergyAsia USS FordNavyBreaking DefenseHanwhaMagnet DefenseNorthropPentagonBreaking Defense - Naval Warfare
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Audit: SSA Failed to Resolve Earnings Alerts for 80 of 100 SSI Recipients Reviewed, Leading to About $1 Billion in Improper Payments
A Social Security Administration audit found the agency did not properly resolve earnings alerts for most SSI recipients sampled, resulting in an estimated $1 billion in payments to about 333,800 recipients.
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Fairfax County Police Announce This Week's Community Events
Fairfax County Police Department invites residents to a week of community events, from Neighborhood Watch training to a multicultural festival and a scams and fraud presentation.
Law EnforcementUSASocial IssuesEducationGeneral Politics Fairfax County Police DepartmentCommunity EventsNeighborhood WatchMulticultural FestivalScams and FraudConnect Fairfax CountyVirginiaReston
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BJS Releases Immigration Court Statistics for Fiscal Years 2018–2023
Bureau of Justice Statistics report summarizes immigration court data and outcomes for cases referred via Notice to Appear, using Executive Office for Immigration Review data from fiscal years 2018 to 2023.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Bureau of Justice StatisticsImmigration Court StatisticsNotice to AppearOffice of Justice ProgramsExecutive Office for Immigration ReviewRyan Klingimmigration court
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Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Strikes Fox Islands in Alaska's Aleutians
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Fox Islands in Alaska's Aleutian chain at a depth of 108 km, about 166 km west of Nikolski, according to a preliminary USGS report.
Science & TechnologyUSARussiaDisastersEnvironment EarthquakeFox IslandsAleutian IslandsAlaskaUSGSNikolskiNatural DisasterUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Gov. Reynolds Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Iowa Agriculture Leader Ray Gaesser
Flags will fly at half-staff across Iowa from sunrise Friday, September 18, through sunset Sunday, September 20, 2026, honoring former soybean association president Ray Gaesser, who died after a farm accident.
Politics and GovernmentAgricultureEnergyState GovernmentsSocial IssuesUSA Ray GaesserKim ReynoldsIowahalf-staff flagsAmerican Soybean AssociationIowa Department of Transportation CommissionIowa Governors Office
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Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Fox Islands in Alaska's Aleutians
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Fox Islands in Alaska's Aleutian Islands at a depth of 114 km, about 163 km west-southwest of Nikolski, seismologists report.
Science & TechnologyUSADisastersEnvironment EarthquakeFox IslandsAleutian IslandsAlaskaUSGSNikolskiNatural DisasterUSGS Earthquake Reports