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Connecticut Launches Free Statewide School Breakfast Program for All K-12 Public Students
Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz remind families that all K-12 public school students in Connecticut can now receive breakfast at no cost, backed by $12 million in state funding.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesFederal Government ConnecticutNed LamontSusan Bysiewiczschool breakfast programK-12 public schoolsstate education fundingCharlene M. Russell-TuckerConnecticut Governors Office
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DHS Secretary Mullin Appoints Three New Members to Homeland Security Advisory Council
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin names Major Mark Blair, Lindsey de la Torre and Louis Gregory to the Homeland Security Advisory Council, citing their law enforcement, national security and private sector experience.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLegal Homeland Security Advisory CouncilMarkwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland SecurityMark BlairLindsey de la TorreLouis GregoryDonald TrumpU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: TIME Profiles Pacific Admiral, Ottawa Street Renaming, and Warming U.S. Views of China
TIME reports on the U.S. admiral tasked with deterring a China-Taiwan war, Ottawa's vote to strip Trump's name from a street, and polling showing Americans warming to China.
Politics and GovernmentWorldUSACanadaChinaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseMilitaryTradeAsia Samuel PaparoTaiwanXi JinpingOttawaTrump AvenuePew Research CenterTIME magazine
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Governor Ivey Proclaims September 25 as Dolly Day in Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed September 25, 2026, as Dolly Day in Alabama, honoring Dolly Parton's legacy and the Imagination Library's 3.1 million books mailed to children statewide.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEducationSocial IssuesMusic Dolly DayKay IveyDolly PartonImagination LibraryAlabamaExecutive Order 729literacyAlabama Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Greenland Security Deal, Navy Information Chief, and Pentagon 'Right to Repair' Push
Breaking Defense reports Trump signed a Greenland security agreement that eased allied tensions, the Navy named a new chief of information, and the Pentagon seeks repair rights for its systems.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyMilitaryFederal GovernmentTradeLegalUSA Breaking DefenseGreenlandDonald TrumpTamara LawrenceNavy chief of informationright to repairNorthrop GrummanLockheed MartinKathy WardenPentagonBreaking Defense - Pentagon
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U.S. Median Household Income Hits Record $87,460 as Child Poverty Falls to Historic Low
Census Bureau data show real median household income rose 2.6% to a record $87,460 in 2025, while the official poverty rate fell to 10.2% and child poverty reached a historic low.
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor U.S. Census Bureaumedian household incomepoverty ratehealth insurance coverageSupplemental Poverty Measurechild povertyMedicaid
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Media Monitor: Pentagon Seeks $30 Million for AI-Powered Lie Detector, MIT Technology Review Reports
MIT Technology Review reports the Pentagon wants $30.3 million over five years for an AI-enhanced "Polygraph+" lie detector, while new research questions whether young organs rejuvenate transplant recipients.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessConflictArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceMilitaryComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentTransportationLegal Pentagonlie detectorpolygraphorgan transplantationborder surveillanceMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Rates Texas Senate Ad Claim False, Rejects Trump's AI 'Hoax' Comparison
PolitiFact says a Texas PAC ad misleads about Democrat James Talarico's vote on gender-affirming care, and rates President Trump's claim that AI warnings come from one political group as false.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyMediaUSAElectionGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceMedia Bias James TalaricoPolitiFactTexas SB 14Ken Paxtongender-affirming careDonald TrumpPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Says Trump's News Organization Ban Goes Beyond Obama, Biden Actions
FactCheck.org reports President Trump banned CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House, and that a judge ordered access restored while the case proceeds.
Politics and GovernmentMediaHealthUSAWhite HouseDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElectionMedia BiasLegalCongress Donald TrumpWhite House press accessCNNPoliticoMS NOWRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Jon OssoffFactCheck.org
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Arlington County Board Directs Release of Police-Involved Shooting Video by October 16
Arlington County Board orders the County Manager to release video of the May 8 police-involved shooting death of Shawn Valn by October 16, with a public update set for October 17 if delayed.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSALegalSocial IssuesState Governments Arlington County BoardShawn ValnPolice-Involved ShootingBody-Worn Camera FootageArlington County Police DepartmentIndependent Policing AuditorTransparencyArlington County GovernmentReston
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Yale's Tobin Center Marks Eight Years of Connecting Economic Research to Policy
A new report documents how Yale's hub for economic policy has linked faculty with local, state, and national policymakers since 2018, closing the gap between research and policy.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyEducationEconomyMedical ScienceEnergySocial IssuesUSA Yale UniversityTobin Center for Economic Policyeconomic policyosteoarthritis researchstandardized testing accommodationsYale Center for British Arthigher educationUniversity
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FDD Overnight Brief: Iran Offers Hormuz Proposal as Saudi Arabia Downs Houthi Missiles
Iran proposes reopening Strait of Hormuz within seven days as Saudi Arabia intercepts six Houthi ballistic missiles, Colombia cuts ties with Tehran, and Trump hosts Xi at the White House.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictMilitaryMiddle EastEuropeAsiaGeneral Politics IranStrait of HormuzSaudi ArabiaHouthiDonald TrumpXi JinpingRussia Ukraine warFoundation for Defense of Democracies
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Media Monitor: Erdogan Warns Russia-Ukraine War Could Spread to NATO, Xi Visits Washington
Newsweek reports Turkey's Erdogan warned the Russia-Ukraine war risks spreading to NATO borders, while Xi Jinping met Trump in Washington and Netanyahu addressed a U.N. walkout.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseMiddle EastEuropeAsiaEconomy Recep Tayyip ErdoganXi JinpingDonald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuUnited Nations General AssemblyRussia-Ukraine warNATONewsweek
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Media Monitor: Poynter Recounts Chaotic Week as Judge Blocked Trump's White House Press Ban
Poynter reports a federal judge ordered CNN, MS NOW and Politico credentials restored after Trump banned them, but journalists say the White House delayed compliance for hours.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAWhite HouseLegalMedia BiasFederal Government Donald TrumpWhite House press banCNNMS NOWPoliticoTimothy KellyFirst AmendmentPoynter.org
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Governor Spanberger Marks Dolly Day, Celebrates Parton's Reading Legacy
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger marks Dolly Day by celebrating Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which serves more than 86,000 children in the Commonwealth and has delivered three million books.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEntertainment Dolly DayDolly PartonAbigail SpanbergerImagination LibraryVirginiaearly literacyyouth readingReston
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Could AI Be a U.S.-China Uniter? Harvard Gazette Highlights Furman on the Race With No Finish Line
Harvard Gazette newsletter spotlights Jason Furman on a race with no finish line, shared safety concerns and where dominance matters, plus cancer research and teacher isolation.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationUSAArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesEntertainment Harvard GazetteJason FurmanU.S.-China relationsGalit LahavCancer ResearchHarvard Museums of Science & Culture
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Trump-Xi Summit, Netanyahu's U.N. Address and Rising Mortgage Rates
NPR reports Trump hosted Xi Jinping for a two-day summit, Netanyahu faced U.N. walkouts, and the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate topped 7% for the first time in over a year.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaWorldWhite HouseEconomyFinancial MarketsReal EstateArtificial IntelligenceMiddle EastEurope Donald TrumpXi JinpingBenjamin NetanyahuUnited Nations General Assemblymortgage ratesSwitzerland neutrality voteLucas Museum of Narrative ArtNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Media Monitor: Nor'easter, Rising COVID-19 Activity and Dolly Parton Day Top USA TODAY Briefing
USA TODAY reports a nor'easter is set to hit New England, COVID-19 wastewater activity is rising in several states, and communities nationwide are marking Dolly Parton Day.
WeatherHealthEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentSportScience & TechnologyGeneral WeatherMedical ScienceMusicFilm and TVArtificial IntelligenceElectionEconomy nor'easterNew EnglandCOVID-19Dolly PartonIran warSocial SecurityWNBA playoffsUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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George Mason University Announces Fall for the Book, Flu Vaccine Clinics, and AI Teaching Credential
George Mason University's fall lineup includes Fall for the Book literary festival, flu vaccine clinics across three campuses, a new Teaching with AI credential, and upgraded recreation facilities.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationSportArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetMedical ScienceUSA George Mason UniversityFall for the Bookflu vaccine clinicsTeaching with AI CredentialMason RecreationVirginia Quantum HubStaff SenateGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Social Security Administration Alerts Nebraska Residents to Local Office Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Nebraska has changed, and points users to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationNebraskaSocial Security officeOnline servicesmy Social Security accountRetirement benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Virginia Offices of Operational Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Virginia has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationVirginiaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Wisconsin Residents to Change in Local Office Status
SSA says the operational status of Wisconsin Social Security offices, card centers and hearing offices has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationWisconsinSocial Security office statusonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Louisiana Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Louisiana has changed, and directs the public to check online status and use digital services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationLouisianaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Media Monitor: Meta Unveils Muse Hardware Push, Google Tests AI Chips in Orbit
The Rundown AI reports Meta's Connect 2026 event centered on its viral Muse agent, including a new keychain device called Charm and AI glasses integrations, while Google announced plans to send AI chips to space.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceAstronomy and SpaceMedia MetaMuseMark ZuckerbergGoogleProject SuncatcherAI chipsThe Rundown AI
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Media Monitor: NPR's Code Switch Newsletter Signs Off After Eight Years
NPR's Code Switch newsletter is ending after eight years, with host Leah writing a farewell edition that reflects on covering race and identity and on the quieter forms of racism.
MediaSocial IssuesUSA NPRCode SwitchLeahrace and identityracismPod ClubnewsletterNPR Code Switch
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Warns of Xi's Taiwan Push, Trump-Press Clash
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board says China's Xi Jinping wants Trump to shift the U.S. position on Taiwan, while a judge blocked Trump from removing journalists.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyEntertainmentWorldAsiaMiddle EastGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseArtificial IntelligenceFilm and TVEnergy Xi JinpingTaiwanDonald TrumpWhite House pressCornell UniversityUnited Nations General AssemblyWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports Pentagon Seeks $30.3 Million for AI-Enhanced Lie Detector Program
MIT Technology Review reports the Pentagon wants $30.3 million over five years for "Polygraph+" lie detection using AI and standoff sensing, amid leak investigations and expert skepticism.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceMilitaryLegal PentagonpolygraphDepartment of DefenseDefense Counterintelligence and Security Agencylie detectionPete HegsethMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports Transplanted Hearts Adopt Recipient's Biological Age
MIT Technology Review reports new research on transplanted hearts in mice and humans suggests donor organs adopt the biological age of recipients, casting doubt on organ-replacement theories of rejuvenation.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceResearchPolitics and GovernmentRussiaChina MIT Technology Reviewheart transplantsaging researchbiological ageJesse PoganikBrigham and Women's HospitallongevityMITsciencetechnology
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Teevens Center Expands Role in Student Wellness at Dartmouth
Dartmouth's Teevens Center broadens its student wellness mission, while conductor Filippo Ciabatti keeps the music flowing and a professor's "Three Box Solution" framework draws attention.
EntertainmentHealthBusinessEducationMusicSocial Issues Dartmouth CollegeTeevens Centerstudent wellnessFilippo CiabattiVijay GovindarajanThree Box SolutionDartmouth Alumni Magazine
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Penn Nursing Professor Jie Deng to Deliver 2026 Evan C. Thompson Chair Lecture on Excellence in Teaching
Nursing professor Jie Deng, known for challenging and inspiring students, will deliver Penn's 2026 Evan C. Thompson Chair Lecture on Excellence in Teaching on Sept. 29.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationMediaMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegal University of PennsylvaniaJie DengEvan C. Thompson Chair LectureErika JamesWharton SchoolKyle ViningPerry World House