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New Jersey Governor Sherrill Signs Law Creating Borinqueneers License Plate
Governor Mikie Sherrill signed S3818 into law, creating a New Jersey specialty license plate honoring the Borinqueneers of the Army's 65th Infantry Regiment, with proceeds supporting Army veterans.
Politics and GovernmentUSAMilitaryState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Mikie SherrillBorinqueneers65th Infantry RegimentNew JerseyLicense PlatePuerto RicoVeteransOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Wakefern Recalls Wholesome Pantry Organic Apple Sauce Over Elevated Patulin Levels
Wakefern Food Corp. voluntarily recalled 23-ounce jars of Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after FDA testing found elevated patulin levels exceeding food safety limits. No illnesses have been reported.
HealthBusinessLaw EnforcementUSAGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentAgriculture Product RecallWakefern Food Corp.Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple SaucePatulinUS Food and Drug AdministrationShopRiteKeasbey, New JerseyFood RecallsFDADrugs
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ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles and Rapists in Latest 'Worst of the Worst' Sweep
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of murder, child rape, rape and child sexual abuse material offenses, as DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the agency is delivering on Trump's promise to Make America Safe Again.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne MullinDonald Trumpillegal alien arrestschild sexual abuse materialimmigration enforcementU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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FDA Issues Early Alert on Abiomed Heart Pump Controller Quality Issues
Abiomed has told customers to remove certain Automated Impella Controllers from use or sale over hardware, firmware and software quality issues, though hospital inventory can still be used.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceLaw EnforcementSocial Issues FDAAbiomedAutomated Impella ControllerMedical Device RecallHeart PumpProduct RecallPatient SafetyFood RecallsDrugs
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Four Northern Ohio Law Enforcement Officers Graduate From FBI National Academy
Four Northern Ohio officers are among 264 graduates of the FBI National Academy's 299th session in Quantico, Virginia, completing advanced leadership, communication and fitness training.
Law EnforcementUSAEducationFederal GovernmentLegal FBI National AcademyNorthern OhioQuanticoLaw Enforcement TrainingFBI ClevelandJosh DelManzoUniversity of VirginiaFBI
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Rice University Ranked No. 1 in Texas, No. 16 Nationally in U.S. News 2027 Best Colleges
Rice holds the top spot in Texas and No. 16 nationally in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 rankings, while Baker Institute experts weigh in on Trump's UN address, diesel exports and Venezuela oil.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEducationEnergyElectionSportUSATexas Rice UniversityU.S. News & World Report rankingsBaker Institute for Public PolicyDonald Trumpdiesel export banVenezuela oilBayou City Collegiate Classic
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Virginia Medicaid to Host Town Halls on Federal Law Changes as Rural Health Program Launches
Virginia Medicaid announces fall town halls on federal law changes, details $189.5 million Rural Health Transformation Program, and highlights new chip-and-tap EBT cards and GO Virginia grants.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationMedical Science Virginia MedicaidRural Health Transformation ProgramCardinal CareAbigail SpanbergerEBT cardsGO VirginiaSNAP benefitsVirginia
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Buffalo Man, 34, on Felon-in-Possession Gun Charge
Earl Stone, 34, of Buffalo, faces up to 15 years in prison after a grand jury indicted him on a felon-in-possession charge following an April traffic stop where a loaded firearm fell from his pant leg.
Law EnforcementLegalUSAFederal Government Earl Stonefelon in possession of a firearmBuffaloU.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomoBuffalo Police DepartmentFederal Bureau of Investigationfirearms offensesFBI
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Ivey Hosts 61 Correctional Officer Trainees Ahead of ADOC Academy Graduation
Governor Kay Ivey met 61 correctional officer trainees at the Governor's Mansion before their Thursday graduation from the ADOC Academy in Prattville, urging them to serve with integrity.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalEducation Kay IveyAlabama Department of CorrectionsCorrectional Officer TraineesADOC AcademyPrattvilleAPOSTCPublic SafetyAlabama Governors Office
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Sarah Ruhl to Close Zuckerman Institute Residency With Talk on Memory, Body and Theater
Playwright Sarah Ruhl ends her Alan Kanzer Writer-in-Residence term at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute with a conversation on memory, the body and theater, joined by Kathy Chalfant and Daphna Shohamy.
Science & TechnologyEntertainmentHealthEducationMusicMedical ScienceAstronomy and SpaceFilm and TV Sarah RuhlZuckerman InstituteColumbia UniversityDaphna ShohamyKathy ChalfantMemoryTheaternewsletter
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Google Beam Expands to Six Countries With 18 Partners and First Extended Network
Google Beam rolls out to the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Germany and Japan, adds HP hardware and an Industrious workspace network, and reports internal gains in connection and meeting efficiency.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborUSAUnited KingdomJapan Google BeamHP DimensionIndustriousBain and CompanyNetflixvideo conferencingremote workGoogleAlphabet
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Modified HIV Drug Reverses Vision Loss and Paralysis in Multiple Sclerosis Model
NIH-funded study finds experimental drug K-9, derived from HIV antivirals, restored sight and movement in mice with MS-like disease, while claims data link NRTIs to fewer MS diagnoses and relapses.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentLegal Multiple SclerosisKamuvudine-9National Institutes of HealthNational Eye InstituteNRTIsInflammasomeUniversity of Virginia
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SEC Publishes Updated Market Statistics, Highlighting Increase in IPOs and Proceeds Raised
SEC's Division of Economic and Risk Analysis releases updated capital markets statistics and data visualizations, showing a notable rise in initial public offerings and proceeds raised.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFinancial MarketsEconomyFederal GovernmentLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionDivision of Economic and Risk AnalysisInitial Public OfferingsU.S. capital marketsMarket statisticsProceeds raised
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at New Jersey Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in New Jersey has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetUSA Social Security AdministrationNew JerseySocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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Census Bureau Releases 2026 Q3 Quarterly Workforce Indicators Data
New QWI release shows female construction hires fell 4.48% year over year to 213,177 in 2025 Q2, while separations dropped 1.02% to 168,364 nationwide.
BusinessEmployment and LaborEconomyFederal GovernmentUSA U.S. Census BureauQuarterly Workforce IndicatorsConstruction industryFemale workersHiresSeparationsLabor market statistics
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OCC: 97.7% of First-Lien Mortgages Current and Performing in Q2 2026
OCC Mortgage Metrics Report shows 97.7% of first-lien mortgages current and performing in Q2 2026, up from 97.5% in 2025, with foreclosures rising and modifications up 16.5%.
BusinessUSABankingReal EstateFederal GovernmentEconomy Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyMortgage Metrics Reportfirst-lien mortgagesforeclosuresloan modificationsseriously delinquent mortgagesfederal banking systemOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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NIH Roundtable to Explore Community-Based Data Science in Women's Health
NIH's Office of Research on Women's Health hosts a virtual roundtable on September 24, 2026, featuring Duke's Dr. Paula Tanabe and UCSF's Dr. Marina Sirota on data science and women's health.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceEducationSocial Issues NIH Office of Research on Women's HealthWomen's Health Research RoundtablePaula TanabeMarina Sirotasickle cell diseaseendometriosiscommunity-based data scienceUS Social Security Department
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SEC Charges South Florida Resident and His Company for Alleged Investment Scheme Defrauding Law Enforcement
SEC charges CMI Capital LLC and founder Michael D. Williams over an alleged fraudulent investment scheme that raised about $860,000 from at least 18 investors, many of them current or former law enforcement.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFinancial MarketsLegalBanking Securities and Exchange CommissionCMI Capital LLCMichael D. WilliamsSouth Floridainvestment schemesecurities fraud
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Media Monitor: Illinois Democrat Cites MIT Technology Review Investigation in Push to End Border Surveillance Towers
MIT Technology Review reports Rep. Delia Ramirez plans legislation to terminate the southern border surveillance tower program, citing its investigation into deaths near the towers.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSACongressDemocratic PartyFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Delia RamirezMIT Technology Reviewborder surveillance towersDepartment of Homeland SecurityReimagining Safety Actsouthern borderImmigrationMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: CSIS Briefing Highlights Nuclear Policy Developments Across U.S., Europe, Middle East and Asia
CSIS's Nuclear Policy News reports a Navy cruise missile contract, Russian uranium leverage, French deterrence talks with Latvia, Iran's stance at the UN and China's nuclear expansion.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldMilitaryEnergyMiddle EastAsiaEuropeRussiaIranChinaJapanLatviaFrance CSISNuclear Policy NewsJRC Integrated SystemsSLCM-NRussia uranium enrichmentLatvia nuclear deterrenceIran nuclear programJapan nuclear weaponsChina nuclear expansion
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Fairfax County's "Operation Safe Right Turn" Issues 1,151 Citations and Warnings in First Week
Fairfax County Police's pedestrian safety crackdown logged 1,151 citations and warnings and 5,600 flyers in week one, with the initiative set to continue for several weeks.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSASocial Issues Operation Safe Right TurnFairfax County Police Departmentpedestrian safetytraffic enforcementcitations and warningsFairfax CountyConnect FairfaxReston
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Pentagon Approves $230 Million in Defense Community Infrastructure Grants
The Department of War awarded 26 Defense Community Infrastructure Program grants totaling about $230 million, leveraging $120 million more for a $350 million total investment across 15 states.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentMilitaryEconomyTransportation Defense Community Infrastructure ProgramDepartment of WarDale MarksOffice of Local Defense Community Cooperationmilitary installationsinfrastructure grantsOne Big Beautiful Bill ActU.S. Department of War
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Columbia's InTOuCH Program Marks a Decade as a National Model for Community Health Worker Training
Columbia Center for Community Health's InTOuCH program celebrates 10 years, 21 cohorts and 320+ trained community health workers whose outreach has reached some 100,000 New Yorkers.
HealthEducationScience & TechnologyEntertainmentUSAMedical ScienceEnvironmentClimate ChangeMusicFilm and TV InTOuCH programColumbia Center for Community Healthcommunity health workersJanhavi MallaiahWashington HeightsBronx School of Hip-HopMorningside LightsColumbia Neighbors
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Port of Oakland Handles 173,818 TEUs in August as Exports Rise from July
Port of Oakland moved 173,818 TEUs in August, with full exports up 2.9 percent from July, though total cargo fell 9.6 percent year over year and loaded volumes slipped 2.5 percent year to date.
BusinessUSATradeTransportationEconomyEmployment and Labor Port of OaklandTEUcontainer shippingOakland SeaportJason Garbenexportsvessel calls
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Walz Appoints Blackwelder and Zurek to Fifth Judicial District Judgeships
Governor Tim Walz names a public defender and the district's chief public defender to two Minnesota Fifth Judicial District judgeships, filling seats left by the late Judge Zimmer and Judge Anderson.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalGeneral Politics Tim WalzJeremy BlackwelderAaron ZurekFifth Judicial DistrictMinnesotaJudicial appointmentDistrict Court JudgesOffice of Minnesota Governor
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DHS S&T Unveils LINK Toolkit to Map Interconnected Local Infrastructure
DHS Science and Technology Directorate and NAPSG demonstrate the LINK Toolkit to FEMA and CISA, mapping local infrastructure interdependencies to speed disaster planning and recovery.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentDisastersEnvironment Local Infrastructure Network Knowledge ToolkitDepartment of Homeland SecurityFEMACybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyNAPSG FoundationEmergency ManagementInfrastructure ResilienceU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Says Trump TV Launch Followed White House Press Restrictions
Newsweek reports that after CNN, MS NOW and Politico were barred from the White House, the administration launched Trump TV, a 24-hour stream of presidential appearances.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAWhite HouseMedia BiasFederal GovernmentDemocratic Party Donald TrumpTrump TVCNNPoliticoJon OssoffNewsweek
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Scientists Uncover New Clues to What Causes Multiple Sclerosis
NIH Research Matters reports scientists are finding new clues about the causes of multiple sclerosis and better ways to treat it, though no cure yet exists for the disease.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceUSA Multiple SclerosisNIH Research MattersNational Institutes of HealthTau ProteinAlzheimer's DiseaseGLP-1Medical Research
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Virginia Governor Spanberger Urges Congress to Set National AI Guardrails
Governor Abigail Spanberger called on Congress to create a nationwide AI regulatory framework, citing risks to jobs, privacy and cybersecurity, and pointing to Virginia's new AI Task Force.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentCongressState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Abigail SpanbergerAI Task ForceData Center Accountability FrameworkVirginiaMike JohnsonReston
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SSA: Apply Online for a Replacement Social Security Card
Social Security Administration says most people who lose their card don't need a replacement, since employers and agencies usually need only the number, not the physical card.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationSocial Security cardreplacement cardmy Social Security accountSocial Security Mattersonline services