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Media Monitor: WSJ Editorial Board on Crypto, Trump, China, and California Politics
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on a Senate crypto bill needing changes, President Trump's critique of oil companies, China's attempt to extradite a journalist, and California Democrats' wealth tax push.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyArtificial IntelligenceElectionDemocratic Party CryptocurrencyRegulationDonald TrumpChinaCaliforniaWealth TaxJournalismWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Media Monitor: NASA's Roman Space Telescope Could Aid Planetary Defense Against Asteroids
MIT Technology Review reports NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, primarily for cosmic study, could also play a crucial role in planetary defense by spotting killer asteroids and complementing other observatories.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentAstronomy and SpaceFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEducation Nancy Grace Roman Space TelescopeNASAAsteroidsPlanetary DefenseSpace TelescopesKennedy Space CenterInfrared AstronomyMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Dartmouth College Initiates Search for New Dialogues Director
Dartmouth College has launched a search for its next Director of Dartmouth Dialogues. This news comes as Professor Roopika Risam's book makes former President Obama's summer reading list, highlighting campus intellectual and community engagement.
EducationPolitics and GovernmentMediaHealthGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth DialoguesRoopika RisamBarack ObamaHigher EducationCampus LifeData Empire
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Mobile Lab Uncovers Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria in Galápagos Waters
Penn researchers deployed a mobile lab in the Galápagos, uncovering multi-drug resistant bacteria in wastewater hot spots. The bacteria are reorganizing resistance genes, posing a risk for new, uniquely resistant strains.
Science & TechnologyHealthWorldMedical ScienceEnvironmentEducationLatin AmericaSocial Issues University of PennsylvaniaGalápagosAntimicrobial ResistanceWater QualityMobile LaboratoryMicrobiologyNatural Sciences
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Governor Newsom Secures Federal Aid for Calaveras County's Gann Fire
Governor Newsom secured a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Gann Fire in Calaveras County, aiding suppression efforts, protecting communities, and supporting ongoing evacuations for over 1,400 residents.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Gann FireCalaveras CountyWildfireFEMAFire Management Assistance GrantGovernor Gavin NewsomCaliforniaCalifornia Governors Office
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Mayor Bass Urges Lineage Shareholders to Address Boyle Heights Fire Aftermath
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has penned an open letter to Lineage shareholders, criticizing the company's response to the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. The Mayor highlights ongoing community impact and urges accountability for the disaster's consequences.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentLegalEducationSocial Issues Karen BassLineageBoyle Heightswarehouse fireLos Angelespublic healthcorporate accountabilityLA Mayors Office
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Governor Newsom Announces Key Appointments to State Agencies and Boards
Governor Newsom has appointed Luis Garnica as Warden of Mule Creek State Prison and Jolie Poper as Chief Deputy General Counsel for CDCR. Joseph Cannata, Vincent Hoenigman, and Natalie Arroyo were also appointed or reappointed to state boards.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalEducation Gavin NewsomCalifornia Department of Corrections and RehabilitationTahoe Regional Planning AgencyKlamath River Renewal CorporationAppointmentsGovernmentPublic PolicyCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Iowa Launches Nation's First Workforce Pell Grant Program for EMT Training
Iowa leads the nation with the first Workforce Pell Grant program, approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Students at Iowa Central Community College can now use federal aid for a 14-week EMT program, offering fast, affordable career training and reducing student debt.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and Labor Workforce Pell GrantIowaEmergency Medical TechnicianIowa Central Community CollegeKim ReynoldsLinda McMahonCareer TrainingIowa Governors Office
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DHS Deports Criminal Illegal Aliens, Citing Public Safety
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently deported criminal illegal aliens, including those convicted of murder, sexual assault, kidnapping, and robbery, as part of efforts to enhance community safety.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal DHSICEDeportationCriminal AliensPublic SafetyImmigrationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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NOAA/USAF Report Forecasts Low Solar Activity with Geomagnetic Fluctuations
A joint NOAA/USAF report forecasts low solar activity with a slight chance of M-class flares for the coming days. Geomagnetic fields are expected to remain quiet to unsettled, with specific probabilities for storm levels at various latitudes.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentAstronomy and SpaceFederal Government NOAAUSAFSolar activityGeomagnetic fieldSpace weatherSunspotsM-class flareSolar Flares
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Governor Sherrill to Speak at Princeton Safe Streets Program
Governor Sherrill will address the Princeton Safe Streets Summer Program on August 5, 2026, at the Arts Council of Princeton. The event, open to press, features remarks by the Governor at 6:45 p.m. in the Robert L. Solley Theater.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducationSocial Issues Governor SherrillPrincetonSafe Streets Summer ProgramArts Council of PrincetonNew JerseyPublic SpeakingGovernmentOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Gov. Reynolds Seeks Federal Disaster Aid for Four Iowa Counties
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Jasper, Polk, Story, and Warren counties after severe July weather caused over $6.5 million in damages, seeking FEMA public assistance and statewide hazard mitigation funds.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentGeneral Weather Kim ReynoldsIowaDisaster DeclarationFEMASevere WeatherFloodingPublic AssistanceIowa Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Venezuela Elections, U.S. Missile Depletion, and Chipotle Salmonella
Newsweek reports on Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on Venezuela elections, the U.S. Army's depleted missile stocks, and Chipotle's jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceMiddle EastElection Venezuela ElectionsU.S. MilitaryIran ConflictChipotleSalmonella OutbreakLivable CitiesPrimary ElectionsNewsweek
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on Moreno-Miller Allegations, Edwards Ethics Probe, and Senate GOP Divide
USA TODAY reports on Sen. Bernie Moreno's comments regarding domestic violence allegations against Rep. Max Miller, a House Ethics Committee probe into Rep. Chuck Edwards, and a split among Senate Republicans over recess plans.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressRepublican PartyElectionSocial Issues Bernie MorenoMax MillerChuck EdwardsHouse Ethics CommitteeDomestic ViolenceSenate RepublicansCongressional RecessUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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DHS and DOT Remove Over 800 Dangerous Truckers in Joint Operation
DHS and DOT's Operation Highway Shield removed over 800 dangerous truckers, including illegal immigrants and unsafe vehicles, from U.S. roads in a three-day crackdown.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentTransportationSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityDepartment of TransportationOperation Highway ShieldTruck driversIllegal immigrantsRoad safetyCommercial driver licenses
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Federal Reserve Approves Coastal Bend Bancshares Application
The Federal Reserve Board has announced its approval of an application submitted by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc., marking a significant regulatory decision for the financial institution.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingFederal GovernmentEconomy Federal Reserve BoardCoastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.applicationapprovalFinancial ServicesU.S. Federal Reserve
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Federal Reserve Board Approves FS Bancorp, Inc. Application
The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application from FS Bancorp, Inc., marking a key regulatory step. This decision, released by the Board of Governors, allows the company to advance its proposed activities under federal oversight.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingFederal GovernmentEconomy Federal Reserve BoardFS Bancorp, Inc.Application ApprovalBanking RegulationFinancial ServicesRegulatory DecisionU.S. Federal Reserve
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Federal Reserve Approves Santander Application
The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application from Banco Santander, S.A. and Santander Holdings USA, Inc., marking a significant regulatory step for the banking institutions.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingFinancial MarketsFederal Government Federal ReserveBanco SantanderSantander Holdings USARegulatory ApprovalFinancial InstitutionsU.S. Federal Reserve
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Newsom Urges President Trump to Release Delayed Wildfire Recovery Funds During Los Angeles Visit
Governor Gavin Newsom calls on President Trump to deliver promised federal aid for Los Angeles wildfire survivors during his visit, highlighting 18 months of delayed funds and California's ongoing recovery efforts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessDisastersGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesEducation CaliforniaLos AngelesWildfiresDisaster RecoveryFederal AidGavin NewsomDonald TrumpCalifornia Governors Office
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Governor Newsom Calls on President Trump to Deliver Overdue Wildfire Aid During LA Visit
Governor Newsom presses President Trump to deliver promised federal wildfire recovery funding for Los Angeles communities during his visit. Eighteen months after the January 2025 firestorms, California awaits over $1.5 billion in aid, while the state has advanced its own funds.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessDisastersGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyReal Estate Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpWildfiresLos AngelesFederal FundingDisaster RecoveryCaliforniaCalifornia Governors Office
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Liebel-Flarsheim Recalls OPTIRAY Imaging Vials Over Particulate Contamination
Liebel-Flarsheim Company, LLC is recalling OPTIRAY Imaging Bulk Package vials nationwide and in Mexico due to particulate matter. The recall affects hospitals and clinics, posing risks like blood clots, though no adverse events have been reported yet.
HealthBusinessMedical ScienceLegalEducation Liebel-Flarsheim Company, LLCOPTIRAY Imaging Bulk PackageProduct RecallParticulate MatterIoversol InjectionMedical DevicesHealthcareFood RecallsFDADrugs
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Boticelli Foods Recalls Pistachio Nut Butter Over Salmonella Risk
Boticelli Foods has recalled one lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed exclusively by Walmart in 19 states, with no illnesses reported to date.
HealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceTradeLegalFederal GovernmentState Governments Boticelli FoodsPistachio Nut ButterSalmonellaProduct RecallWalmartFood SafetyFood RecallsFDADrugs
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BD Recalls Intraosseous Needle Sets Over Removal Difficulties, Linked to Deaths
BD has issued a nationwide recall for specific lots of its Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets due to difficulties removing the obturator. This critical issue has been associated with serious injuries and four patient deaths, prompting urgent action.
HealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Product RecallBD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)Intraosseous Vascular Access SystemNeedle SetsMedical DevicesPatient SafetyFDAFood RecallsDrugs
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Violent Crime Plummets to Historic Lows Under Trump Administration
A new report reveals violent crime, including homicides, carjackings, and burglaries, has plummeted to historic lows across the U.S. in the first half of 2026, fulfilling a key promise of President Trump's administration.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartySocial Issues Donald TrumpU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityCrimeHomicidesWashington D.C.Memphis
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle details robot future, millet research, and AI disinformation
Cornell Chronicle reports on engineer Robert Shepherd's insights into the future of robots, new research on millet for childhood malnutrition, and the use of satellite imagery to track moth outbreaks. It also covers expert commentary on AI disinformation and pregnancy headaches.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMediaRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceAgricultureEnvironmentElection RobotsMilletMalnutritionSatellite ImageryMoth OutbreaksAI ManipulationPregnancy HeadachesCornell Chronicle
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Social Security Disability Insurance Celebrates 70 Years of Support
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program commemorates its 70th anniversary, providing crucial support to American workers affected by disabling illness or injury since its enactment in 1956.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborLegal GovernmentSocial Security AdministrationDisability InsuranceSSDIAnniversaryDwight D. Eisenhower
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Media Monitor: CAIR Applauds Senate Boycott of Anti-Muslim Hearing, Urges Michigan Voting, and Addresses Gaza and Mosque Safety
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is reporting on its commendation of Senate Democrats for boycotting an anti-Muslim hearing, its call for Michigan Muslims to vote, and upcoming safety trainings for mosques and schools.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesElectionMiddle East CAIRSenate DemocratsAnti-Muslim RhetoricMichigan Primary ElectionMosque SafetyGazaCivil Rights
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Fairfax County Completes New Chain Bridge Road Sidewalk
Fairfax County's new sidewalk on Chain Bridge Road between Courthouse and Sutton Roads is complete. This project significantly improves pedestrian safety, accessibility, and connectivity to transit, schools, and parks for local residents.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessGeneral PoliticsReal EstateTransportationSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CountyChain Bridge RoadSidewalkPedestrian SafetyAccessibilityInfrastructureFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Governor Spanberger Marks 15 Years of SNAP at Virginia Farmers Markets Amid Federal Cuts
Governor Abigail Spanberger celebrates 15 years of SNAP benefits at Virginia farmers markets, boosting access to fresh food for 155,000 Virginians and the economy. This milestone occurs as federal cuts threaten food assistance for thousands.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyAgricultureSocial Issues VirginiaSNAPFarmers MarketsAbigail SpanbergerFood AssistanceEconomic ImpactFederal FundingReston
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports on Michigan Primary, Trump Claims, GI Bill Fraud
The Washington Post is reporting on a contentious Michigan Senate primary, challenges to Donald J Trump's vandalism claims, and a $300 million GI Bill fraud targeting veterans.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLaw EnforcementElectionDemocratic PartyState GovernmentsMedical ScienceEducationLegal Michigan Senate PrimaryDonald J TrumpReflecting PoolGI BillVeterans AffairsAlcohol ConsumptionThe Washington Post