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California Launches "One Less Spark" Campaign Amid Rising Wildfire Risk, Bolstering Prevention and Technology
Governor Newsom unveils "One Less Spark" campaign to prevent human-caused wildfires in California's hotter season. The initiative builds on record investments in firefighting technology and a significantly expanded workforce, contrasting with federal preparedness cuts.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWeatherState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeArtificial IntelligenceAstronomy and Space CaliforniaWildfire PreventionGovernor Gavin NewsomCAL FIREFirefighting TechnologyPublic SafetyEnvironmental ProtectionCalifornia Governors Office
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Nebraska General Fund Receipts Miss June Forecast, Fiscal Year Ends Below Projections
Nebraska's June 2026 General Fund net receipts missed forecasts by 7.0%, totaling $674 million. Fiscal year 2025-26 net receipts grew 9.5% over the prior year but ended 3.3% below projections.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyFinancial Markets NebraskaDepartment of RevenueGeneral FundTax ReceiptsFiscal YearForecastJames R. KammNebraska Department of Revenue
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Memphis Gynecologist Sentenced to 20 Years for Medical Device Adulteration and Healthcare Fraud
Sanjeev Kumar, a Memphis gynecologist, received a 20-year prison sentence for adulterating medical devices and healthcare fraud. He performed over 15,000 procedures with unsafe devices on Medicare and Medicaid patients, netting millions.
HealthLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Sanjeev KumarMemphisGynecologistHealthcare FraudMedical DevicesAdulterationPatient SafetyFBI
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Governor Sanders to Announce Tourism Initiative in Arkansas
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will unveil a new tourism announcement on July 16 at Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Roland, Arkansas. Media are invited to attend the 10:00 a.m. event, with an RSVP required.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomy Sarah Huckabee SandersTourismArkansasPinnacle Mountain State ParkRolandGovernmentAnnouncementArkansas Governor
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Columbia President Mnookin Outlines Vision for Deeper Community Engagement
Columbia University President Jennifer L. Mnookin shared her vision for strengthening community ties with New York City leaders, emphasizing shared aspirations and ongoing engagement through various local initiatives and events.
BusinessScience & TechnologyHealthPolitics and GovernmentEducationEconomyClimate ChangeArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceSocial Issues Jennifer L. MnookinColumbia UniversityCommunity EngagementNew York CityManhattanvilleSTEMQuestHarlem WeekColumbia Neighbors
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Volunteer Fire Chief Dies After On-Duty Cardiovascular Event
Slocum Volunteer Fire Safety Chief Dan Hernandez Jr., 71, died July 11, 2026, after a cardiovascular event while battling a brush fire in Elkhart, Texas, marking the 43rd firefighter fatality this year.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial Issues Dan Louis Hernandez Jr.Slocum Volunteer Fire DepartmentElkhart, TexasFirefighter FatalityCardiovascular EventBrush Fire2026
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FTC Finalizes Order Against TruHeight for Deceptive Advertising
The FTC has finalized an order against TruHeight, requiring the company and its principals to pay $750,000. The order also bars them from making false health claims and using fake or incentivized consumer reviews for their supplements.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyEducation TruHeightFTCDeceptive AdvertisingHealth SupplementsConsumer ProtectionVanilla Chip LLCSettlement
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Venezuelan Tren de Aragua Members Charged in Texas and Illinois with Murder, Kidnapping
Eight alleged Tren de Aragua members from Venezuela face charges in Texas and Illinois for kidnappings resulting in death, racketeering, and other violent offenses, following Homeland Security Task Force investigations.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesLatin America Tren de AraguaKidnappingMurderRacketeeringTexasIllinoisForeign Terrorist OrganizationFBI
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Comptroller Gould Reflects on First Year, Outlines Vision for Modern Banking
Comptroller Jonathan V. Gould marked his first year, focusing on modernizing the federal banking system. He emphasized tailored regulation, fostering financial innovation, and strengthening the OCC's supervisory approach using technology to meet evolving financial needs and support economic growth.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEconomyBankingFederal GovernmentArtificial Intelligence Jonathan V. GouldOffice of the Comptroller of the CurrencyFederal Banking SystemFinancial RegulationFinancial InnovationEconomic GrowthBanking SupervisionOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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U.S. Census Bureau Releases 2025 SIPP Data on Economic Well-being and Household Dynamics
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new 2025 SIPP data, offering insights into economic well-being, family dynamics, education, and health insurance. This longitudinal survey provides a comprehensive look at changes in U.S. households.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEducation U.S. Census BureauSurvey of Income and Program ParticipationSIPPEconomic Well-beingFamily DynamicsHousehold WealthDemographics
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Flexport to Host Webinar on Global Freight Market Updates
Flexport experts will discuss the latest Transpacific, Indian Subcontinent, and Air Freight updates in a live webinar on July 16, 2026, offering timely insights for cargo movement.
BusinessWorldEconomyTradeTransportation FlexportFreight MarketWebinarLogisticsOcean FreightAir FreightTrade Lanes
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Iowa Dental Board Approves Settlement Orders for Two Individuals
The Iowa Dental Board has approved settlement agreements and final orders for Jordan Wehner and Bernard Stephenson of Nevada, IA, as part of its July 2026 regulatory actions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsLegalEmployment and Labor Iowa Dental BoardSettlement AgreementFinal OrderJordan WehnerBernard StephensonNevada, IowaProfessional LicensingIowa Dept of Inspections Appeals and Licensing
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Frank Bisignano to Lead Next Phase of Trump Accounts Expansion
The U.S. Treasury has appointed Frank Bisignano to spearhead the next phase of the Trump Accounts program, aiming to onboard millions more American children. This follows strong early participation with over 6.5 million families already signed up.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues Frank BisignanoU.S. Department of the TreasuryTrump AccountsInternal Revenue ServiceSocial Security AdministrationWashingtonGovernment ProgramsUS Treasury
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Trump's Election Address, GOP Future, and Farm Challenges
Newsweek is reporting on President Donald J Trump's anticipated address regarding "free and fair elections," the future of the Republican Party, and challenges facing American family farms. It also noted a deadly ICE encounter.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementMediaGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyEconomyElection Donald Trump2020 electionElection fraudFamily farmsNicolas MaduroICENewsweek
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense details Pentagon's evolving cyber strategy, AI's role
Breaking Defense is reporting on the Pentagon's evolving cyber strategy, artificial intelligence's impact on operations, and efforts to strengthen cybersecurity, drawing insights from AFCEA TechNet Cyber 2026.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyConflictFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetMilitary PentagonCyber strategyCybersecurityCritical infrastructureTechNet Cyber 2026CYBERCOM 2.0Breaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact reports on Trump's Strait of Hormuz toll plan and risks of 'social tonics'
PolitiFact is reporting on President Donald Trump's short-lived proposal for the U.S. to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz and the potential health risks associated with nonalcoholic "social tonic" beverages.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldMediaGeneral PoliticsMiddle EastMedical ScienceTradeLegal Donald TrumpStrait of HormuzInternational LawNonalcoholic DrinksHerbal SupplementsTrade PolicyPublic HealthPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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PPI for final demand declines 0.3% in June; goods fall 1.4%, services increase 0.2%
The Producer Price Index for final demand dropped 0.3% in June, with goods prices falling 1.4% while services saw a 0.2% rise. Annually, final demand prices increased 5.5%.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Producer Price IndexBureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic dataInflationJuneGoods and ServicesEconomics
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Media Monitor: New York Times to Launch Local Newsletter in Twin Cities
Poynter reports The New York Times will launch a new local newsletter, 'The Local: Twin Cities,' in August, aiming to deepen reader connections in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
MediaBusinessScience & TechnologyDigital and Print PublishingArtificial IntelligenceEconomyEducation New York TimesTwin CitiesLocal JournalismNewsletterMinnesotaMedia EcosystemStar TribuneKristen Hare | Poynter
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QuantumCT Secures $15 Million NSF Award to Boost Quantum Tech Innovation
QuantumCT, a joint initiative by the University of Connecticut and Yale, received a $15 million NSF award. This funding will advance American quantum technology innovation over two years, solidifying Connecticut's role in the field.
Science & TechnologyHealthBusinessMediaEducationEnvironmentSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and Internet QuantumCTNational Science FoundationUniversity of ConnecticutYaleQuantum TechnologyConnecticutResearchUniversity
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Fairfax County Activates Heat Plan Amid Advisory
Fairfax County has activated its Heat Plan for July 15 due to a National Weather Service Heat Advisory. Cooling centers are now open during normal hours, offering relief to residents from high temperatures.
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentHealthUSA Fairfax CountyHeat PlanHeat AdvisoryCooling CentersNational Weather ServicePublic SafetyFairfax County Emergency Information
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Media Monitor: NPR details upcoming housing market event, bonus podcast content
NPR is detailing an upcoming supporter-only live Zoom event on the U.S. housing market and showcasing several bonus podcast episodes covering topics from AI and jobs to homeless veterans and celebrity interviews.
MediaBusinessScience & TechnologyEntertainmentEconomyReal EstateArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesMusicFilm and TV NPRHousing MarketHomeless VeteransPodcastsCelebrity InterviewsNPR Breaking News
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Veteran Middlebush Fire Police Officer Dies After Responding to Calls
Fire Police Officer Donald 'Butch' Van Deursen of the Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department, a 46-year veteran, died at home on June 16, 2026, after responding to two calls the previous day, including a fire alarm activation.
Law EnforcementHealthPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationState Governments Donald Van DeursenMiddlebush Volunteer Fire DepartmentFire Police OfficerFirefighter FatalitySomersetNew JerseyVolunteer Firefighter
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Media Monitor: Networks Weigh Airing Trump's Election Address, McConnell Photo Scrutinized, Cartoonist Pat Oliphant Dies
Poynter reports on media outlets' dilemma over airing President Trump's address on 2020 election claims, scrutiny of a Mitch McConnell photo, and the death of cartoonist Pat Oliphant.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseElectionDigital and Print PublishingArtificial IntelligenceMedia Bias Donald TrumpPresidential Address2020 ElectionMitch McConnellPat OliphantPolitical CartoonistMedia EthicsPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Trump Nominees Face Senate Hearings, ICE Body Cam Issues Highlighted
USA TODAY reports President Trump's attorney general and CDC director nominees face Senate hearings. The outlet also covers ICE body camera issues, inflation, and a boat capsizing near Alcatraz.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalFilm and TV Todd BlancheErica SchwartzSenate ConfirmationImmigration and Customs EnforcementInflationAlcatrazBoat CapsizingUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports on Trump Criticism, ICE Shootings, and Influential Creators
TIME magazine is reporting on lawmakers' criticism of President Donald J Trump regarding the Iran War, fatal ICE officer shootings, and the release of its 100 Most Influential Creators list for 2026.
Politics and GovernmentConflictScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsMiddle EastFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues Donald J TrumpIran WarICEMaineDigital CreatorsIsraelTIME magazine
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Broad Institute Researcher Touts "All of Us" Biobank as Global Health Resource
A Broad Institute researcher has emphasized the "All of Us" biobank's role as a vital global resource. The U.S. initiative offers a genetic window into disease and health, accelerating research for personalized medicine.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEntertainment Broad InstituteAll of UsBiobankGenetic ResearchDisease
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on World Cup Rivalry, Immigration's Housing Impact, and Trump's Post-Presidency Future
Newsweek reports on the England-Argentina World Cup semifinal, highlighting the Falkland Islands dispute and offshore oil. It also covers the Trump administration's claims on immigration and housing costs, Trump's post-presidency future, and Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing.
Politics and GovernmentSportWorldLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomyLegalSocial IssuesElectionDisasters World CupEnglandArgentinaFalkland IslandsDonald TrumpImmigrationHousing CostsTodd BlancheJeffrey EpsteinCongressLegislationNewsweek
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Media Monitor: DeepMind CEO proposes U.S. AI watchdog; OpenAI device reported; New York halts data center permits
The Rundown AI reports Google DeepMind's CEO proposes a U.S. AI watchdog, OpenAI's first device is an AI speaker, and New York has frozen new permits for large AI data centers.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessHealthArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyMedical ScienceEducation TechnologyGovernmentDemis HassabisOpenAINew YorkData CentersThe Rundown AI
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Media Monitor: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Reports on Supreme Court, Federal Reserve, New York Policy, and Trump's Iran Blockade
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on the politicization of the Supreme Court, New York's economic policies, and Sen. Marco Rubio's efforts against the International Criminal Court. WSJ Opinion also details President Trump's Iran blockade.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalSocial Issues Supreme CourtFederal ReserveNew YorkInternational Criminal CourtDonald J TrumpIranEconomic PolicyWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Dartmouth Highlights Scientific Discoveries, Historic Reunion, and Campus Life
Dartmouth College shares recent news, including a study on unique gaze patterns, the Euclid telescope's quasar discovery, and the 50th reunion of the Class of '76, celebrating coeducation.
Science & TechnologyEducationSocial IssuesAstronomy and SpaceMedical Science Dartmouth CollegeGaze SignatureEuclid TelescopeQuasarsClass of '76CoeducationRyan Hickox