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Media Monitor: Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Demolition, Lawsuits Target Polling Place Agents, Poland Warns of Russian Strikes
NPR reports a federal judge barred President Trump from demolishing the Kennedy Center without 30-day notice, while civil rights groups sue over federal agents at polling places and Poland's prime minister warns of Russian strikes.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldEuropeUSAWhite HouseElectionLegalMilitaryEconomy Kennedy CenterDonald TrumpVoting Rights ActDepartment of Homeland SecurityDonald TuskNATOPolandNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Social Security Administration Alerts Maine Residents to Change in Local Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Maine has changed, and points recipients to online services for benefits, applications and account management.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationMaineSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicareonline services
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Briefing Covers Vaccine Hearing, Rate Hike, Ponzi Scheme
USA TODAY's Daily Briefing reports on a viral surgeon general confirmation hearing, Federal Reserve rate hike advice, a Ponzi scheme that ensnared Travis Kelce, and the Great Miami Hurricane's centennial.
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentWeatherEconomyFinancial MarketsMedical ScienceGeneral WeatherLegal Nicole SaphierBill CassidyMMR vaccineFederal ReserveTravis KelcePonzi schemeGreat Miami HurricaneUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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George Mason Announces $5 Dining Fridays, 5K and Trunk or Treat Events
George Mason University offers faculty and staff $5 dining hall meals on select Fridays, plus a 5K benefiting student emergency aid and its fifth annual Trunk or Treat.
EducationEntertainmentSportHealthMusicFilm and TVArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues George Mason UniversityMason DiningGeorge Mason 5K and Fun RunTrunk or TreatFaculty and Staff Experience SurveyGeorge Mason AthleticsNational Symphony OrchestraGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Russia's Duma Elections, Senate Forecasts and a Data Center Bill Stalled in the Senate
Newsweek reports on Russia's parliamentary elections and veteran candidates, uncertain Senate forecasts for Republicans, a stalled data center cost bill, and other top stories.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyCongressElectionArtificial IntelligenceEnergyLegalMiddle EastAsiaEurope RussiaState Duma electionsVladimir PutinSenate midtermsRatepayer Protection ActLindsay Clancy trialHouthisRedfin migration analysisNewsweek
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Media Monitor: NPR's Code Switch Recaps Macklemore Tour Removal, Kaepernick Collusion Claims
NPR's Code Switch reports rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after Patriots owner Robert Kraft urged stadium owners to bar him, drawing comment from Colin Kaepernick.
EntertainmentSportMediaPolitics and GovernmentMusicSocial IssuesMiddle EastLatin America NPRCode SwitchMacklemoreRobert KraftColin KaepernickEd SheeranWNBANPR Code Switch
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Roundup Covers Russia Sanctions, Immigration, SEC Proxy Reform
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board says a House-passed sanctions bill gives President Trump new leverage against Russia, while a GOP lawmaker warns Hispanic voters feel betrayed on immigration.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentWorldRussiaUSAChinaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseCongressFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalFilm and TVMusicArtificial IntelligenceAsiaEurope Wall Street JournalDonald TrumpRussia sanctionsLindsey GrahamSEC proxy reformCalifornia dieselHong KongWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Three House Bills Presented to the President, Including Russia and Iran Sanctions Measure
Congress.gov lists three bills presented to the president: a Fort Peck Reservation water system reauthorization, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, and the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act.
Politics and GovernmentUSACongressFederal GovernmentEnergyLegal Library of CongressCongress.govFort Peck Reservation Rural Water System ActLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Hydropower Licensing Transparency ActLegislationUnited States CongressU.S. Library of Congress
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Dartmouth Opens Fall Term as Professor Testifies at FDA Psychedelic Medicine Hearing
Dartmouth begins its new academic year with first-year trips and community events, while professor Amber Barnato tells an FDA hearing more research is needed on psilocybin-assisted treatment.
HealthEducationPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceClimate ChangeLegal Dartmouth CollegeAmber BarnatoFDApsilocybin-assisted treatmentClimate Week NYCfall termpsychedelic medicine
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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years to Cool Inflation
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years to cool inflation driven by rising energy prices, a move most Americans will feel through loan and credit card rates.
BusinessHealthScience & TechnologyEducationEconomyBankingArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceEntertainmentMusic Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflationWhartonPenn Medicinelong-term care
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Media Monitor: Army Adds $234M to Black Hawk Deal; US Clears $24B F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia
Breaking Defense reports the Army added $234 million in undefinitized funding for its Black Hawk contract, while the US approved a $24 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMilitaryTradeMiddle EastFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceEconomy Breaking DefenseU.S. ArmyBlack HawkSikorskyF-35Saudi ArabiaDonald TrumpNorthrop GrummanLockheed MartinJATM missileBoeing 737 MAXNammoStephen FeinbergPentagonBreaking Defense Daily
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Mayor Bass Launches RELAY28 Coalition to Prepare LA Workforce for 2028 Olympics
Mayor Karen Bass joins philanthropic, labor and business leaders to launch RELAY28, a regional coalition connecting local workers to jobs ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportEmployment and LaborEconomyState Governments Karen BassRELAY28Los Angeles2028 Olympic and Paralympic GamesLos Angeles County Economic Development Corporationworkforce developmentjobsLA Mayors Office
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Shoemaker Bridge and Northbound 710 Freeway to Close This Weekend for Ramp Demolition
Port of Long Beach warns motorists of full Shoemaker Bridge and overnight northbound 710 closures Sept. 18-21 for ramp demolition, with southbound 710 work set for Sept. 25-28.
BusinessTransportationUSAInfrastructure Port of Long BeachShoemaker BridgeInterstate 710road closuredemolitionLong Beachtraffic detour
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Kīlauea's Unsteady Reinflation Halts Lava Fountain Forecasts After Six New Vents Open
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says irregular ground deformation has ended its fountaining forecast windows for Kīlauea, after six new vents opened in Halemaʻumaʻu between September 14 and 16.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentUSAHawaiiMedical ScienceDisasters KīlaueaHalemaʻumaʻuUSGS Hawaiian Volcano ObservatoryVolcano Watchlava fountainingtiltmeterVolcano Alert LevelU.S. Geological Survey
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Casey Newton Says Goodbye to Hard Fork, Announces Machine Gods With Kevin Roose and NPR
Casey Newton reflects on Hard Fork's run at the New York Times and unveils Machine Gods, a new twice-weekly podcast with Kevin Roose in partnership with NPR, launching the week of October 19.
MediaScience & TechnologyBusinessEntertainmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetDigital and Print Publishing Machine GodsHard ForkCasey NewtonKevin RooseNPRNew York TimesPodcastingThe Platformer
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Newsom Announces Appointments to Technology, Health and Workforce Posts
Governor Newsom named Holly Pearson as chief counsel at the California Department of Technology and made eight other appointments and reappointments to health and workforce panels.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborLegal Gavin NewsomCalifornia Department of TechnologyCalifornia Health and Human Services AgencyBehavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability CommissionEmployment Training PanelHolly PearsonSacramentoCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Governor Sherrill to Appear in Live Interview at The Atlantic Festival
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill will take part in a live interview at The Atlantic Festival on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Mikie SherrillThe Atlantic FestivalNew JerseyPerelman Performing Arts CenterNew York CityPublic ScheduleOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Newsom Proclaims Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in California
Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring September 17, 2026, as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, urging Californians to defend democracy and civic engagement.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal Gavin NewsomConstitution Day and Citizenship DayCaliforniaproclamationUnited States ConstitutionShirley N. Webercivic engagementCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Anthropic Says Its Claude Chatbot Is Taking Over Work of Building Its Own Successor
The Washington Post reports Anthropic says its Claude chatbot now leads 26 percent of its research and development, a sign of progress toward self-building AI.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial Intelligence AnthropicClaudechatbotresearch and developmentThe Washington Posttechnology
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Alabama Governor Ivey Declines Clemency, Execution of Mr. Lee Carried Out for 1998 Murders
Governor Kay Ivey refused to use her clemency powers and directed the Corrections Commissioner to proceed with Mr. Lee's death sentence for the 1998 capital murders of Jimmy Ellis and Elaine Thompson.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalState GovernmentsSocial IssuesUSA Kay IveyGreg LovelaceJimmy EllisElaine ThompsonAlabamacapital murderclemencyAlabama Governors Office
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Fairfax City Council Cancels University Drive Traffic Signal, Awards $725,551 Bike Lanes Contract
Fairfax City Council cancels a planned University Drive traffic signal, awards a $725,551 bike lanes contract, adopts a Code of Ethics and sets Oct. 5 personal property tax deadline.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEducationState GovernmentsAstronomy and SpaceClimate ChangeTransportation Fairfax City CouncilUniversity Drive Bike LanesArthur Construction Co.Catherine ReadCity Council Code of Ethicspersonal property taxVirginia Department of TransportationCity of FairfaxReston
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Pentagon Issues Clinical Guidance on Testosterone Deficiency Screening for Male Service Members
Defense Health Agency issues uniform screening and treatment pathways for male testosterone deficiency, following the Secretary of War's directive for mandatory screenings of Service members aged 30 and older.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMilitaryFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceUSA Defense Health Agencytestosterone deficiencySean ParnellU.S. Department of Warmilitary readinessPeriodic Health AssessmentsService members
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Senate Floor Today: Identity Theft Bill, Dolly Parton and Central Asia Resolutions
Congress.gov's Senate Floor Today lists H.R.5345, the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, plus resolutions honoring Dolly Parton and 35 years of Central Asian independence.
Politics and GovernmentUSACongressFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesMusicAsia Congress.govUnited States SenateLibrary of CongressDolly PartonCentral AsiaIdentity TheftSocial SecurityU.S. Library of Congress
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Solar Activity Very Low as Geomagnetic Field Stays Quiet to Unsettled
NOAA reports very low solar activity with one numbered sunspot region, quiet to unsettled geomagnetic conditions, and a chance of C-class flares over the next three days.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentAstronomy and SpaceGeneral WeatherUSA NOAAsolar activitygeomagnetic fieldsunspot regionC-class flaressolar windspace weatherSolar Flares
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Fairfax County Weekend: Culmore Community Day, Stuff the Bus Food Drive, Early Voting and Civil War History at Sully
Fairfax County's Sept. 18-20 weekend features Culmore Community Day, a countywide Stuff the Bus food drive, the start of early voting and Civil War history at Sully Historic Site.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CountyCulmore Community DayStuff the BusSully Historic Siteearly votingReston Multicultural FestivalHispanic Heritage MonthFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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OAK Suitcase Party Sends Oakland Sisters to Las Vegas
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport and iHeartRadio surprised two Bay Area travelers with an instant Las Vegas trip during a live Terminal 2 baggage claim event.
BusinessEntertainmentMediaTransportationMusicSocial Issues Oakland San Francisco Bay AirportiHeartRadioOAK Suitcase PartyLas VegasiHeartRadio Music Festival106.1 KMELPort of Oakland
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ICE Deports Murderers, Pedophiles and Drunk Drivers, DHS Says
DHS says ICE deported more illegal aliens last week, including individuals convicted of murder, indecent behavior with juveniles, drunk driving and robbery, as Secretary Markwayne Mullin says every deportation makes America safer.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal ImmigrationICEDeportationDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne MullinIllegal AliensDonald TrumpU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Liu Wei's 'Speculation' Sculptures Transform The Met's Fifth Avenue Facade
Beijing-based artist Liu Wei unveils four monumental sculptures in The Met's Fifth Avenue facade niches, marking his first major US project and the museum's first China commission since 2006.
EntertainmentMediaUSAFilm and TVSocial Issues Liu WeiThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtSpeculationThe Genesis Facade CommissionSculptureContemporary ArtNew York CityMet Museum
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on First Senate Hearing on Menopause, Trump-Xi AI Talks
Newsweek reports the Senate held its first hearing on menopause, while China's president is expected in the U.S. next week amid talk of an AI safety dialogue.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyUSAChinaCanadaGeneral PoliticsCongressArtificial IntelligenceElectionMedical Science NewsweekSenate Special Committee on AgingmenopauseDonald TrumpXi JinpingMark Carney
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Census Bureau: U.S. Median Household Income Hits Record $87,460 in 2025 as Hispanic Poverty Falls to Historic Low
New Census Bureau data show real median household income rose 2.6% to a record $87,460 in 2025, Hispanic poverty hit a historic low of 13.9%, and Medicaid coverage declined for a second year.
HealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomySocial IssuesFederal Government U.S. Census BureauMedian household incomePoverty in the United StatesMedicaidSupplemental Poverty MeasureHealth insurance coverageHispanic population