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ICE Arrests Romanian Couple Charged in Multi-State Jewelry Theft Spree
Rudi and Mirabela Lacatusu face grand larceny charges after Nassau County police say they stole necklaces in at least 14 thefts across four states; ICE now holds them.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesState Governments ImmigrationU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementRomaniaGrand larcenyNassau CountyMarkwayne MullinKathy HochulU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on Bat Rabies Risks, Music as Pain Relief, and Infection-Linked Cancers
TIME Health advises readers on safely removing a bat and rabies exposure, cites a study on music easing pain, and reports WHO findings that 12% of new cancers in 2024 were linked to infections.
HealthScience & TechnologyMediaMedical ScienceMusicLaw EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues TIME Healthrabiesbatsmusic therapypain reliefEpstein-Barr viruscancer
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Mississippi Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Mississippi has changed, and directs the public to check online services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationMississippiSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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HSI Arrests Portuguese Lawful Permanent Resident Charged With Illegally Voting in Pennsylvania
Paulo Jorge Silva, a Lawful Permanent Resident from Portugal, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with voting by an alien in the November 5, 2024 election, DHS said.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Paulo Jorge SilvaHomeland Security Investigationsillegal votingPennsylvaniaMarkwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland Security2024 electionU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports Guilfoyle Out as U.S. Ambassador to Greece
The Washington Post reports Kimberly Guilfoyle is out as U.S. ambassador to Greece, saying she called the role the honor of a lifetime amid donor allegations.
MediaHealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceGeneral Politics Kimberly GuilfoyleGreeceambassadorWashington Postjob marketphone usepizzaThe Washington Post
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ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists and Drug Traffickers Over Columbus Day Weekend
ICE arrested 20 criminal illegal aliens over Columbus Day weekend, including individuals convicted of murder, child sex offenses, rape, heroin distribution and drunk driving, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesMilitary U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne MullinColumbus Dayillegal aliensdeportationpublic safetyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Guilfoyle Out as Greece Ambassador, New Press Secretary's Brief Debut
USA TODAY reports Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece after President Trump said he "didn't like what I read," and new press secretary Katie Zacharia held a 14-minute debut briefing.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementWhite HouseCongressElectionLegalEducation Kimberly GuilfoyleKatie ZachariaWhite House press secretaryDonald TrumpGreece ambassadorSusan CollinsCornell UniversityUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Fairfax County Police Urge Burglary Prevention Habits for Homes and Businesses
Fairfax County Police mark Crime Prevention Month with burglary prevention tips for residents and businesses, plus free security assessments and a camera registry program.
Law EnforcementUSASocial IssuesGeneral Politics Fairfax County Police DepartmentCrime Prevention Monthburglary preventionFairfax CountyConnect FairfaxNeighborhood Watchsecurity assessmentReston
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status Has Changed at New Mexico Offices
The agency did not specify the nature of the change or which locations are affected, and is directing recipients to check their office's status before visiting.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetEconomyEmployment and Labor Social Security AdministrationNew MexicoSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicareonline services
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Social Security Administration Reports Operational Status Change at Guam Offices
The agency did not specify the nature of the change or which facilities are affected, and directs the public to check the current status online before visiting.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationGuamSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicaredisability benefits
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Census Bureau Sets Oct. 29 Release for 2025 ACS 1-Year Estimates
Two preview webinars on Oct. 15 and Oct. 22 will precede the release, and September business formation data is due Oct. 14.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesUSAScience & TechnologyComputers and InternetEducation U.S. Census BureauAmerican Community SurveyBusiness Formation StatisticsBusiness Trends and Outlook Surveyeconomic indicatorsHalloweendata release2025 ACS 1-year estimates1-year Supplemental Estimateswebinarscensus dataPuerto Rico
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status Has Changed at Alaska Offices
The agency directs the public to check the status of their local office, card center or hearing office online before making a trip.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationAlaskaSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicaredisability benefits
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Library of Congress Innovator in Residence Vivian Li Invites Public to Make Neighborhood Zines for the Zine Atlas
Library of Congress Innovator in Residence Vivian Li shares a step-by-step guide to folding a "magic zine" and invites people to contribute neighborhood zines to her community artbook, the Zine Atlas.
MediaEducationUSADigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Library of CongressVivian LiZine AtlasChicago Public Libraryzine-makingSanborn MapsChronicling AmericaU.S. Library of Congress
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M.C. Dean to Invest $412.5 Million in Caroline County Expansion, Creating 1,950 Jobs
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced M.C. Dean will invest $412.5 million to expand its Caroline County manufacturing campus, creating 1,950 jobs and building the largest modular manufacturing site in the U.S.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsEducation M.C. DeanCaroline CountyAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Economic Development Partnershipmanufacturing expansionjob creationVirginiaReston
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Whitmer Announces $65 Million for Michigan Public Transit Projects, New Transit and Rail Coordinator
Michigan awards nearly $65 million through the Infrastructure Projects Authority Fund for 18 transit projects statewide and creates a new MDOT position to coordinate transit and rail.
Politics and GovernmentUSATransportationState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomy Gretchen WhitmerMichigan Department of TransportationInfrastructure Projects Authority Fundpublic transitSustainable Road Funding PlanLansingDetroit People MoverOffice of Michigan Governor
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Lamont Releases $12.7 Million in State Aid for Home Heating Assistance
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont releases $12.7 million from the state's Federal Cuts Response Fund to supplement heating assistance as global oil prices surge.
Politics and GovernmentUSAEnergySocial IssuesState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomy Ned LamontConnecticut Energy Assistance ProgramFederal Cuts Response FundHome Heating AssistanceAndrea Barton ReevesLIHEAPConnecticutConnecticut Governors Office
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Sanders Names El Dorado Arkansas' Capital for a Day on October 15
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders proclaimed El Dorado the state's Capital for a Day on October 15, 2026, the twenty-sixth such designation under her program, bringing senior state officials to the city.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEnergySocial Issues El DoradoSarah Huckabee SandersCapital for a DayArkansasUnion CountyOil Heritage ParkMurphy Arts DistrictArkansas Governor
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DHS Warns of Human Trafficking Risks During Halloween Season
DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking urges parents to chaperone trick-or-treaters, avoid forced-labor goods, and learn coercion warning signs ahead of Halloween.
Law EnforcementHealthUSALegalSocial IssuesEducation Human TraffickingHalloween SafetyCenter for Countering Human TraffickingHomeland Security InvestigationsContinued PresenceChild ExploitationBlue CampaignU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Google Launches Gemini 4 Argon, a Frontier AI Model Built for Complex Real-World Problems
Google releases Gemini 4 Argon globally for developers, enterprises, scientists and consumers, claiming top ranking on the Vals Index and major gains in coding, cybersecurity, science and robotics.
Science & TechnologyBusinessHealthComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsMedical ScienceEnergy Gemini 4 ArgonGoogle DeepMindGoogle Antigravitycybersecurityquantum computingGoogleAlphabet
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CDC Releases 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Supplement on Adolescent Health
CDC publishes Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance supplement for 2025, covering diet, physical activity, cardiovascular health, mental health service gaps, binge eating and substance use among US high school students.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducation Youth Risk Behavior SurveyCDCadolescent healthhigh school studentsmental healthsubstance use
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Arlington Police Urge Residents to Use Drug Take Back Day to Dispose of Unwanted Medications
Arlington County police encourage residents to safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications on DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, with four permanent drop-off boxes open year-round.
HealthLaw EnforcementUSASocial Issues Drug Take Back DayArlington County Police DepartmentDrug Enforcement Administrationprescription medicationsArlington Countyopioid responsedrug disposalArlington County GovernmentReston
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Kentucky's Nine Racetracks to Display Human Trafficking Awareness Posters Under First Lady's Coalition Partnership
First Lady Britainy Beshear announces all nine Kentucky racetracks will display posters identifying human trafficking indicators and National Human Trafficking Hotline information, reaching millions of visitors annually.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSASocial IssuesState GovernmentsLegal Human Trafficking Awareness CoalitionBritainy BeshearKentucky racetracksNational Human Trafficking HotlineChurchill DownsAndy Beshearhuman traffickingKentucky Governor's Office
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Library of Congress Magazine Marks 50 Years of the American Folklife Center
The September-October 2026 issue of the Library of Congress Magazine celebrates the American Folklife Center's 50th anniversary and features Amelia Earhart's voice and a signed banjo.
MediaEntertainmentScience & TechnologyUSADigital and Print PublishingMusicFilm and TVEducation Library of CongressAmerican Folklife CenterLibrary of Congress MagazineAmelia EarhartFarm Security AdministrationWoody Guthriefolk musicU.S. Library of Congress
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Social Security Administration Alerts South Carolina Residents to Local Office Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in South Carolina has changed, and points users to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationSouth CarolinaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Arlington Parks & Recreation Opens Winter Youth Indoor Soccer Registration, Announces October Events
Arlington County Parks and Recreation opens Winter 2026-27 Youth Indoor Soccer registration until October 15 and announces October events including Family Movie Night, pickleball and a free tree giveaway.
Politics and GovernmentSportHealthUSAState GovernmentsEducationSocial IssuesEnvironment Arlington County Department of Parks and RecreationYouth Indoor Soccer LeagueFamily Movie NightPickleballAmerican Mah JonggFree Tree GiveawayCommunity CenterArlington County Parks & Recreation
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Mayor Bass' Inside Safe Team Brings 35 Angelenos Inside, Removes 20 Vehicles Near Downtown L.A.
Mayor Bass' Inside Safe operation near Downtown L.A. housed 35 people and removed 20 vehicles, the first since AB 647 expanded a pilot program to destroy abandoned RVs worth $4,000 or less.
Politics and GovernmentUSASocial IssuesState GovernmentsLegalTransportation Inside SafeKaren BassHomelessnessAssembly Bill 647Recreational VehiclesLos AngelesAlameda CorridorLA Mayors Office
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Newsom Releases First-in-the-Nation Report on Californians' AI Priorities
California's Engaged California digital democracy program gathered residents' input on AI policy, producing a report urging accountability for AI companies, environmental protections and safety rules.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetLegalSocial Issues Gavin NewsomEngaged CaliforniaAI policyCaliforniadigital democracyAI regulationCalifornia Governors Office
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Great Southeast ShakeOut Set for Thursday, Oct. 15
Millions across the Southeast, including Virginia, will practice earthquake safety at 10:15 a.m. Thursday during the Great Southeast ShakeOut drill.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSADisastersEnvironmentSocial Issues Great Southeast ShakeOutVirginiaearthquake drillDrop Cover and Hold OnFairfax County Emergency InformationSoutheastemergency preparedness
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Social Security Administration Alerts Missouri Residents to Change in Local Office Status
SSA notifies Missouri residents that the operational status of their local Social Security office, card center or hearing office has changed, and points them to online services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues Social Security AdministrationMissouriSocial Security officemy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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TCEQ Commissioners to Weigh Concrete Batch Plant Permit, Water Permits and Dozens of Enforcement Orders
Texas environmental commissioners meet October 21 to decide a Burleson concrete plant permit, water discharge applications and dozens of agreed enforcement orders against refineries and cities.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentLaw EnforcementLegalState GovernmentsEnergyClimate Change Texas Commission on Environmental QualityTCEQConcrete Batch PlantWater QualityAir QualityEnforcementTarrant County