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Consumer Price Index Rises 0.6% in September as Gasoline Prices Climb
BLS reports the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.6% in September and 3.7% over the year, with gasoline driving the increase.
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Real Average Hourly Earnings Fall 0.5% in September
BLS reports real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased 0.5 percent in September as average hourly earnings rose 0.1 percent and CPI-U climbed 0.6 percent.
BusinessEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentUSA Bureau of Labor StatisticsReal EarningsReal Average Hourly EarningsCPI-UAverage Hourly EarningsSeptember 2026Real Average Weekly Earnings
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Yale Researchers Build 'Library' of Viral Mutants to Help Prevent Cancer
Yale's Daniel DiMaio and Yuka Takeo engineered new viral reserves to stretch limited HPV vaccine supplies, while the university marked 325 years and a quarterback honored his late father.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationEntertainmentMedical ScienceAstronomy and SpaceFilm and TVSport Yale UniversityHPV vaccineDaniel DiMaiocancer preventionDante Renoneutrino researchYale Peabody MuseumUniversity
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Social Security Administration Alerts South Carolina to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in South Carolina has changed, and points recipients to online services.
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Federal Reserve Marks National Economic Education Month with Webinar, Recruiting Push
Fed newsletter announces October Economic Education Month, a monetary policy webinar on October 20, research assistant and summer 2027 internship recruiting, currency education resources and the High School Fed Challenge.
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Social Security Administration Alerts Illinois Residents to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Illinois has changed, and points customers to online services for most business.
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Florida Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Florida has changed, and points recipients to online services.
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Social Security Administration Alerts Illinois Residents to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Illinois has changed, and points customers to online services for most business.
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Media Monitor: Cornell Bans Fraternity Parties, Musk's Midterm Spending, and a Rocky Debut for Trump's New Press Secretary
TIME reports Cornell has barred fraternity parties for the academic year after a lawsuit, Elon Musk has spent $366 million on the 2026 cycle, and new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia stumbled in her first briefing.
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OCC Report Finds All Nine Largest National Banks Had Debanking Policies
OCC supervisory review finds all nine largest national banks had policies that disadvantaged Americans based on political, religious or social views, or lawful business activities, between 2020 and September 2025.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalSocial Issues Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyDebankingJonathan V. GouldNational banksFair access to financial servicesReputation riskExecutive OrderOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact fact-checks Michigan Senate doctor claim and Ramaswamy Alzheimer's drug ad
PolitiFact examines whether Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is a doctor and rates a claim about Vivek Ramaswamy's promotion of a failed Alzheimer's drug as Mostly False.
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Media Monitor: Poynter Report Reviews Rocky Debut of White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia
Poynter reports White House press secretary Katie Zacharia's first briefing drew sharp criticism, questions about her credentials and speculation about how long she will last.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Zelenskyy Interview, Pope's Cancer Diagnosis, Guilfoyle Ouster and Press Access Ruling
NPR reports Zelenskyy says the Trump administration warned it could cut intelligence-sharing over Ukrainian drone strikes, while the Vatican discloses a papal cancer diagnosis and a judge blocks press exclusions.
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Democratic Momentum Ahead of Midterms, Guilfoyle Resignation and Trump's Alaska Rally
Newsweek reports Democrats lead national polls ahead of the midterms, Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador to Greece, and President Trump rallies in Alaska for Republican candidates.
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Media Monitor: Cornell Halts Fraternity Parties, Farmers Weigh Trump Policies, Omar Condemns Home Raid
TIME reports Cornell suspended fraternity social events and will let state police investigate campus sexual assaults, while farmers describe tariff and cost pressures and Rep. Ilhan Omar condemns a federal raid on her home.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthScience & TechnologyMediaEntertainmentAgricultureElectionLaw EnforcementEconomyComputers and InternetMedical ScienceFilm and TVAsiaEurope Cornell UniversityIlhan OmarDonald TrumpKimberly GuilfoyleVladimir PutinIndia election commissioncyberattackTIME magazine
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Harvard Symposium Convenes Health Experts to Examine the Future of Aging
Harvard convenes health experts to exchange insights on the future of getting old, exploring whether the aging body must break down, alongside new research findings.
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Early Flu Season, Title IX Enforcement Gaps and Trump's Montana Trip
USA TODAY's Daily Briefing reports flu activity is rising earlier than usual, a new analysis finds schools rarely expel for sexual violence, and Trump plans a Montana visit.
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Social Security Administration Alerts Wisconsin Residents to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Wisconsin has changed, and points recipients to online services for benefits, applications and account management.
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Social Security Administration Alerts New York Residents to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in New York has changed, and points users to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationNew YorkSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at South Carolina Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in South Carolina has changed, and points users to online services for most business.
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Mississippi Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Mississippi has changed, and directs the public to check online.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues Social Security AdministrationMississippiSocial Security officemy Social Security accountRetirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Missouri Residents to Local Office Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Missouri has changed, and points users to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationMissouriSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Judge Blocks Trump From Barring News Outlets at White House Pending Trial
CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevailed against the White House in the case, at least for now, according to NPR.
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports DARPA's $73 Million Push for Shelf-Stable Synthetic Blood
MIT Technology Review reports DARPA launched a $73 million program, RAPIID, to develop shelf-stable synthetic plasma, platelets and red blood cells for battlefield and civilian use by 2029.
HealthScience & TechnologyMilitaryMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceBusinessUSA DARPAsynthetic bloodRAPIIDRobert Murrayhemorrhageblood shortageMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Warns of California Wealth Tax, Iran Appeasement, and NATO Deterrence
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board warns that a California wealth tax would shape the 2028 Democratic campaign, faults Britain for appeasing Iran, and highlights a NATO general's message to Putin.
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Dartmouth Dialogues Launches Certificate Program as Tiananmen Leader Zhou Fengsuo Warns U.S. Protesters to Stay Peaceful
Dartmouth Dialogues now offers a certificate, while Tiananmen Square protest leader Zhou Fengsuo discusses the 1989 event and advises today's protesters to remain peaceful.
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Penn Launches Center for Climate Resilience, AI Platform for Medical Devices
University of Pennsylvania announces new climate resilience center, an AI platform enabling real-time patient-device conversation, free eye screenings in Philadelphia, and campus sexual assault prevention work.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationEnvironmentMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceClimate ChangeSocial IssuesTransportation University of PennsylvaniaCenter for Climate ResiliencePenn Medicinesexual assault preventionScheie Eye Institutee-scooter safety
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SEC Approves Rule Change to Permit Listing of Binary Options Overlying Key Performance Indicators
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins issues a statement on the Commission's approval of a proposed rule change to permit the listing of binary options overlying key performance indicators.
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Newsom Announces Four Appointments, Including Two Cal OES Chief Deputy Directors
Governor Gavin Newsom appointed two chief deputy directors at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, plus members of a domestic violence council and the student aid commission.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial Issues Gavin NewsomCalifornia Governor's Office of Emergency ServicesElizabeth BasnettBrian FergusonCalifornia Student Aid CommissionDomestic Violence Program Advisory CouncilAppointmentsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Weighs In on New White House Press Secretary, Metallica and Trump's Foreign Policy
Newsweek assesses Katie Zacharia's rocky debut as White House press secretary, praises Metallica for avoiding political talk at concerts, and questions Trump's stance on Russia, China and Iran.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentMusicWhite HouseGeneral PoliticsElectionDigital and Print PublishingMiddle East Katie ZachariaWhite House press secretaryMetallicaMaine Senate raceDonald TrumpIranChinaNewsweek