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OCC Releases Community Reinvestment Act Evaluation Schedule
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) evaluation schedule for Q4 2026 and Q1 2027. The agency encourages public comments on banks' CRA activities, to be submitted before their scheduled evaluations.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentBankingEconomyLegal OCCCommunity Reinvestment ActCRAbank evaluationspublic commentnational banksfederal savings associationsOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Department of War Launches ChatGPT Mil on GenAI.mil Platform
The U.S. Department of War has deployed OpenAI's ChatGPT Mil on its GenAI.mil platform, providing secure, CUI-accredited AI capabilities for over 3 million personnel. This initiative aims to streamline operations and enhance warfighter decision-making.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentWhite HouseArtificial IntelligenceMilitary U.S. Department of WarChatGPT MilGenAI.milOpenAIWarfighterControlled Unclassified Information
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Team Tressel Fitness Challenge Engages Record 650,000 Ohio Students
Ohio's Team Tressel Fitness Challenge kicks off its third round with a record 650,000 students. Lt. Governor Jim Tressel's initiative promotes healthy habits, fitness, and mentorship across all 88 counties, aiming to empower young Ohioans.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsEducationSocial Issues OhioJim TresselTeam Tressel Fitness ChallengeStudent WellnessYouth FitnessHealth HabitsOhio Governor's Office
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Congress.gov Reveals Most-Viewed Bills for Late August
The Library of Congress's Congress.gov platform highlights top-viewed bills for the week of August 30, 2026, covering defense, drug safety, digital assets, and border security, reflecting diverse public interest in current legislation.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentCongressMedical ScienceFinancial MarketsMilitary Library of CongressCongress.govLegislationDefenseDrug SafetyDigital AssetsBorder SecurityU.S. Library of Congress
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Ohio Social Security Offices Update Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration announced changes to the operational status of its offices in Ohio, encouraging residents to utilize extensive online services for benefits, account management, and information access, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues OhioSocial Security AdministrationOffice StatusOnline ServicesBenefitsRetirementDisability
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Politics Reports Potential California Conflict Over Mail Ballots
L.A. Times Politics reports on potential legal clashes in California over President Trump's orders regarding mail ballots, highlighting his controversial stance on voting and Democratic preparations for election interference.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionLegal CaliforniaDonald TrumpMail BallotsElectionsVoting RightsPostmastersState PoliticsL.A. Times Politics
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Media Monitor: Newsweek reports on Trump's AI video, Canada trade war, and cost-of-living crisis impact on elections
Newsweek is reporting on President Donald J Trump's AI video of Kharg Island, a new trade war with Canada impacting border economies, and the cost-of-living crisis as a major factor for the upcoming November elections.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyEconomyTradeArtificial IntelligenceElection Donald TrumpKharg IslandTrade WarCanadaCost of LivingU.S. ElectionsNewsweek
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Secretary Bessent to Participate in G20 Finance Sessions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is participating in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Plenary Sessions in Asheville, North Carolina, livestreamed on X, discussing economic developments, growth, and banking.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsEducation Scott BessentG20U.S. Department of the TreasuryAshevilleFinance MinistersCentral Bank GovernorsEconomic PolicyUS Treasury
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact details Republican campaign focus on transgender issues and debunks North Carolina voter registration claim
PolitiFact reports on Republican campaign strategies using transgender issues in 2026 elections and fact-checks a claim about duplicate voter registrations in North Carolina, rating it Half True.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyElectionSocial IssuesState Governments Political CampaignsTransgender IssuesVoter RegistrationNorth CarolinaKansasDonald Trump2026 ElectionsPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Yale University Highlights Breakthroughs in Cancer Treatment, Education, and Cultural Preservation
Yale University showcases advancements in T-cell therapy for aggressive brain cancer, continued support for public school teachers, and significant cultural preservation efforts, including ancient Egyptian language research and a 17th-century song's revival.
EducationScience & TechnologyHealthWorldMedical ScienceAstronomy and SpaceEnvironmentSocial Issues Yale UniversityT-cell therapyglioblastomaAncient EgyptCultural PreservationMedical ResearchUniversity
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DoW Secures Major Agreements to Boost Missile Production
The U.S. Department of War has signed seven-year agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin to triple PAC-3 and quadruple THAAD missile production, enhancing national defense capabilities and streamlining manufacturing processes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictFederal GovernmentEconomyMilitary U.S. Department of WarGeneral DynamicsLockheed MartinMissile ProductionPAC-3 MSETHAADDefense Contracts
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Heritage Foundation Discusses Iran, Housing, and Smithsonian Leadership
The Heritage Foundation examines Iran's regime stability, the impact of government-backed mortgages on rising home prices, and calls for new leadership at the Smithsonian Institution amidst ideological concerns.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictFederal GovernmentEconomyGeneral PoliticsMiddle EastSocial Issues IranNational SecurityHousing MarketMortgagesSmithsonian InstitutionLeadershipEconomic PolicyThe Heritage Foundation
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Media Monitor: Trump Targets Journalists, DHS Disputes NYT Report, Treasury Denies G20 Credentials
Poynter reports on President Trump's calls for FCC action against NBC News' Kristen Welker and his attacks on NYT's Maggie Haberman. It also covers DHS disputing a New York Times investigation and the Treasury Department denying G20 credentials to some reporters.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedia CrisisEconomyLaw EnforcementElection Donald TrumpKristen WelkerMaggie HabermanFederal Communications CommissionDepartment of Homeland SecurityG20JournalismPoynter.org
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House Democrats Focus on Costs, Healthcare, and Accountability in August
Congresswoman Katherine Clark reports on House Democrats' August activities, focusing on efforts to lower costs, reform healthcare, protect Head Start and Social Security, and seek justice in an ICE-related death, while criticizing Republican policies.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentEducationSocial Issues Katherine ClarkHouse DemocratsHead StartSocial SecurityImmigration EnforcementMassachusettsPoliticsCongresswoman Katherine Clark
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Harvard Engineers Unveil Vision-Guiding App
Harvard engineers have developed 'Here to there,' an innovative app showing strong early results in guiding people with impaired vision. This new assistive technology aims to enhance user mobility and independence, marking a significant advancement.
HealthScience & TechnologyMediaUSAMedical ScienceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesEducationFilm and TVLegal HarvardEngineersAppVision ImpairmentAssistive TechnologyMobilityInnovation
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Columbia News Unveils Extensive Guides for Campus and NYC Exploration
Columbia University News offers new guides for students and the community, featuring over 50 coffee spots, budget NYC activities, campus history tours, and a Harlem walking guide.
EducationBusinessEconomySocial Issues Columbia UniversityNew York Citycampus lifecoffeetealocal guideshistoryStudent Lifenewsletter
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New Jersey Social Security Offices Update Operations, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration announced changes to New Jersey office operations, urging residents to utilize extensive online services for benefits, account management, and information, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomyEmployment and LaborEducation New JerseySocial Security AdministrationOnline ServicesBenefitsRetirementDisabilityMedicare
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Texas Social Security Offices Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its Texas offices. The agency encourages individuals to utilize its extensive online services for benefits, account management, and information, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesComputers and InternetEconomy Social Security AdministrationTexasOffice OperationsOnline ServicesBenefitsAccount ManagementGovernment
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Ohio Social Security Offices Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its Ohio offices. Residents are encouraged to check online and utilize a wide range of digital services for benefits, account management, and information, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesLegal OhioSocial Security AdministrationOffice StatusOnline ServicesBenefitsRetirementDisability
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Fairfax County Government Announces Labor Day Closure
Fairfax County Government and its Office of the Fire Marshal will close September 7, 2026, for Labor Day. The PLUS system remains accessible, but staff support will be unavailable for inquiries.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEmployment and Labor Fairfax County GovernmentOffice of the Fire MarshalLabor DayHoliday ClosurePlanning and Land Use SystemVirginiaGovernment ServicesRestonVA
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Media Monitor: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Weighs in on Trump, Global Affairs, and Domestic Issues
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board is opining on President Trump's Venezuela oil strategy, a potential Seattle teachers strike, and the U.S. munitions shortfall. It also discusses Iran sanctions and the dollar's global dominance.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationAstronomy and SpaceMiddle EastLatin America PoliticsDonald J TrumpVenezuelaIranSeattleWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Dartmouth Joins National Quantum Computing Institute to Boost U.S. Leadership
Dartmouth College joins the NSF-funded MARQUIS research institute to advance U.S. leadership in quantum science and engineering. The E.E. Just Program also hosted its 'Dartmouth Adventures in STEM' event, promoting student engagement in critical scientific fields.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEducationComputers and InternetEconomyFinancial MarketsArtificial Intelligence Dartmouth CollegeQuantum ComputingMARQUIS InstituteNSFE.E. Just ProgramSTEMResearch
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Penn Researchers Advance Psychedelic Knowledge Amid Growing U.S. Support
University of Pennsylvania researchers are exploring psychedelics through clinical studies, ethical analysis, and interdisciplinary courses. This effort advances knowledge in a field gaining wider U.S. support, fostering profound collaborations between sciences and humanities.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyWeatherMedical ScienceEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducationSocial Issues University of Pennsylvaniapsychedelicsresearchmedicineethics
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Penn Welcomes Class of 2030 as Researchers Announce Diverse Breakthroughs and Initiatives
The University of Pennsylvania welcomed its Class of 2030, marking the start of a new academic year. Penn researchers also announced advancements in medical treatments, space exploration, sustainable engineering, and community engagement programs.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceAstronomy and SpaceSocial IssuesEnvironment University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2030Medical ResearchSpace ExplorationSustainable EngineeringPublic HealthCommunity Engagement
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NOAA Forecasts Continued Calm Space Weather, Warns of Potential Radio Blackouts
NOAA's latest space weather advisory reports no major geomagnetic storms last week and none expected. However, the forecast warns of potential R1/R2 radio blackouts, with a slight chance of an R3 event, through September 6.
Science & TechnologyAstronomy and Space NOAASpace WeatherGeomagnetic StormsRadio BlackoutsSolar FlaresRegion 4513Boulder
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NOAA/USAF Report Forecasts Low Solar Activity, Geomagnetic Fluctuations
A joint NOAA/USAF report forecasts low solar activity with a slight chance of M-class flares and quiet to active geomagnetic conditions over the next three days, impacting high latitudes.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentAstronomy and SpaceFederal Government Solar activityGeomagnetic fieldSunspotsM-class flareNOAAUSAFSpace WeatherSolar Flares
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House to Consider National Monument, Kayleigh's Law, and Trade Crime Bills on Monday
The House convenes Monday for legislative business, including votes around 6:30 p.m. Key bills address a Medal of Honor monument, Kayleigh’s Law, trade crimes, and prison staff safety, alongside numerous technical amendments.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressLegalTradeSocial Issues House of RepresentativesLegislationNational MonumentKayleigh's LawTrade CrimesPrison SafetyTechnical Amendments
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Media Monitor: White House Reports Historic Venezuela Oil Deal, Strait of Hormuz Control, New Space Academy, and Immigration Enforcement Surge
The White House reports a historic oil deal in Venezuela, securing 65 billion barrels and aiming to lower gas prices. It also confirmed U.S. control of the Strait of Hormuz and announced a new Space Academy, alongside a surge in immigration arrests and a national emergency for the power grid.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseEconomyAstronomy and SpaceMiddle EastLaw Enforcement VenezuelaOil ReservesStrait of HormuzSpace AcademyImmigration EnforcementNational EmergencyLake AmericaThe White House
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Seeks Vehicle Donations for Environmental Work
The Sierra Club Foundation is asking for vehicle donations to support its environmental protection efforts, offering free pickup through its partner CARS for a tax-deductible gift.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentSocial IssuesEconomyGeneral Politics Sierra Club FoundationVehicle DonationEnvironmental ProtectionPublic LandsClean AirClean WaterCARSSierra Club
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on Kindness, Football CTE, and Postpartum PTSD
TIME Health is reporting on the benefits of kindness, the prevalence of CTE in professional football players, and the misdiagnosis of postpartum PTSD in women, according to its latest health news.
HealthSportMediaMedical ScienceSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingEducation KindnessWell-beingFootballCTEPostpartum PTSDSocial InteractionMental HealthTIME Health