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NRC Renews Westinghouse AP1000 Design Certification Through 2066
The NRC updated and renewed Westinghouse's AP1000 reactor design certification, folding in lessons from Vogtle Units 3 and 4 to cut duplicative reviews and licensing costs for future applicants.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyFederal GovernmentEnvironmentLegal Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWestinghouse AP1000Vogtle Units 3 and 4Nuclear reactor licensingHo K. NiehADVANCE ActDesign certificationU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
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Georgia Ports Wins Permit for 3.5 Million TEU Savannah Container Terminal
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approves the Savannah Container Terminal after a three-year review, clearing Georgia Ports to build a 350-acre, 3.5 million TEU facility starting in 2028.
BusinessUSATransportationTradeEmployment and LaborEconomy Georgia Ports AuthoritySavannah Container TerminalPort of SavannahU.S. Army Corps of EngineersHutchison IslandKevin PriceGriff Lynch
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Library of Congress Marks 55th Anniversary of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' With Cast Reunion
Original cast members Peter Ostrum, Julie Dawn Cole, Paris Themmen and Rusty Goffe will reunite at the Library of Congress for a panel on the 1971 film's making and legacy.
EntertainmentMediaFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing Library of CongressWilly Wonka and the Chocolate FactoryPeter OstrumJulie Dawn ColeParis ThemmenRusty GoffeDavid SeltzerU.S. Library of Congress
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Social Security Administration Alerts North Carolina Beneficiaries to Local Office Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in North Carolina has changed, and points beneficiaries to online services for routine business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationNorth CarolinaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Media Monitor: NPR Launches Midlife Podcast and Newsletter With Allison Aubrey
NPR is reporting that health and science correspondent Allison Aubrey has launched a new podcast and newsletter, "Your Turn with Allison Aubrey," focused on midlife transitions and living well.
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OCC Comptroller Gould: Large Banks Debanked Americans Over Political and Religious Beliefs
Comptroller Jonathan V. Gould, in Lexington with Congressman Andy Barr, says a new OCC report found large banks used reputation risk policies to deny services to coal, firearms and other disfavored industries.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessBankingFederal GovernmentCongressLegalEconomy Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyDebankingJonathan V. GouldAndy BarrCoal industryFirearms industryLexington, KentuckyOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Rice University Expands AI Push With 75 Faculty Hires and New Master's Degree
Rice University is expanding its artificial intelligence focus with 75 faculty hires, a new master's degree and dedicated industry collaboration space in Houston's Ion District.
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Social Security Administration Alerts South Carolina Residents to Local Office Status Change
SSA notifies South Carolina 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 GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetUSA Social Security AdministrationSouth CarolinaSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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Bessent Urges IMF and World Bank to Refocus on Core Missions, End Upstream Gas Ban
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells the IMF and World Bank to return to core missions, retire the upstream gas financing ban, resume graduations, and rein in bloated board budgets.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeEnergyFinancial MarketsAfrica Scott BessentInternational Monetary FundWorld BankU.S. Department of the TreasuryIMF quotasupstream gas financingInternational Finance CorporationUS Treasury
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Newsom Visits Visalia, Awards First Made in California License to Voltage Multipliers
Governor Newsom toured a Visalia advanced manufacturer and presented the state's new Made in California label, a program aimed at helping small and mid-sized producers reach new markets.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborTrade Made in CaliforniaGavin NewsomVoltage MultipliersVisaliamanufacturingGO-BizCentral ValleyCalifornia Governors Office
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Social Security Administration Alerts Wisconsin Residents to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Wisconsin has changed, and points recipients to online services for benefits, applications and account management.
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Lamont, Tong Blast Trump Administration Bid to Revoke Revolution Wind Permit
Connecticut leaders vow to fight the Trump administration's court request to rescind approval of the 704-megawatt Revolution Wind project, citing ratepayer savings and grid reliability.
Politics and GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentLegalUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentClimate Change Revolution WindNed LamontWilliam TongTrump administrationoffshore windConnecticutDepartment of Energy and Environmental ProtectionConnecticut Governors Office
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SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss IPO Modernization and Regulation Crowdfunding
The SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will meet October 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. to continue discussing IPO modernization and explore potential policy around regulation crowdfunding.
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Sanders to Host Cabinet Meetings in El Dorado as Arkansas' Capital for a Day
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will bring her Cabinet to El Dorado on Thursday, October 15, meeting first responders, students and local officials as the city serves as Arkansas' Capital for a Day.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEducationEmployment and LaborEnergy Sarah Huckabee SandersEl DoradoArkansasCapital for a DaySouth Arkansas CollegeDelek US El Dorado RefinerywildfiresArkansas Governor
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Blood Pressure Drug Losartan May Activate Health-Promoting Brown Fat, NIH-Funded Study Finds
NIH-funded analysis of over 100,000 patients links losartan and other ARBs to boosted brown fat activity, tied to better cardiometabolic and psychiatric health.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceFederal Government losartanbrown adipose tissueNational Institutes of Healthangiotensin receptor blockersPaul CohenRockefeller Universitycardiometabolic health
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Whitmer Announces $23 Million State Investment to Leverage Nearly $118 Million in Federal Funds for Nine Michigan Projects
Michigan's Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund invests $23 million in nine projects across defense, space, ports and workforce training, leveraging up to $118 million in federal funding and creating over 1,000 jobs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborEnergyTransportation Gretchen WhitmerMake it in Michigan Competitiveness FundMichigan Infrastructure OfficeKevin MehrenPort of MonroeKMI Spacefederal fundingOffice of Michigan Governor
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Columbia Welcomes 14th Cohort of A'Lelia Bundles Community Scholars
Six local residents begin a three-year Columbia University affiliation as the 14th cohort of A'Lelia Bundles Community Scholars, leading projects on wellness, education, storytelling and restorative justice.
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NRC Launches Special Inspection at Dresden Nuclear Power Plant Over Corroded Battery Connection
Federal regulators open a special inspection at Constellation Energy's two-unit Dresden plant in Morris, Illinois, after a corroded backup battery connection broke during maintenance and went undetected by routine checks.
Science & TechnologyBusinessEnergyFederal GovernmentLegalEnvironment Nuclear Regulatory CommissionDresden Nuclear Power StationConstellation EnergySpecial InspectionMorris, IllinoisMohammed ShuaibiNuclear Power Plant SafetyU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
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The Met to Open "Designing the Gilded Age: Drawings from the Studios of Louis C. Tiffany"
The Met invites press to an October 19 preview of an exhibition of Louis C. Tiffany studio drawings, opening October 22, 2026 and running through February 7, 2027, made possible by Tiffany & Co.
EntertainmentMediaUSAFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing The Metropolitan Museum of ArtLouis C. TiffanyDesigning the Gilded AgeTiffany StudiosTiffany & CoGilded AgeArt ExhibitionMet Museum
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Census Bureau Releases September 2026 Business Formation Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau issues September 2026 Business Formation Statistics, covering new business applications and formations nationwide, by region and state, plus Puerto Rico data.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Business Formation StatisticsU.S. Census BureauSeptember 2026business applicationsPuerto RicoFederal Reserveeconomic statistics
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New Jersey Governor Sherrill and Health Commissioner Washington Get Flu Shots, Urge Residents to Vaccinate
Governor Mikie Sherrill and Dr. Raynard Washington received their 2026-2027 flu vaccines in Bayonne as New Jersey health officials urge residents 6 months and older to get flu and COVID-19 shots this respiratory virus season.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducation Mikie SherrillRaynard WashingtonNew Jersey Department of Healthflu vaccineCOVID-19 vaccinerespiratory virus seasonBayonneOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Social Security Administration Alerts Washington, D.C. Residents to Changed Office Status
SSA notifies Washington, D.C. residents that the operational status of their local office, card center or hearing office has changed, and points them to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationWashington, D.C.Social Security office statusonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change for American Samoa Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of its offices, card centers and hearing offices in American Samoa has changed, and directs the public to check online for updates.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationAmerican SamoaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountMedicareretirement benefitsdisability benefits
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Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2027
Retirement benefits will rise by about $75 a month on average starting in January, with SSI payments increasing from December 31, 2026.
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Army Redesignates Futures Command as Autonomy Command at AUSA 2026
Gen. Christopher LaNeve says FASCOM will pioneer concepts harnessing autonomous capabilities across all warfighting functions.
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Social Security Administration Says Virginia Office Status Has Changed
The agency did not specify the reason for the change or which Virginia offices, card centers and hearing offices are affected, and is directing the public to check status online and use digital services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetUSAState Governments Social Security AdministrationVirginiaSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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Treasury and IRS Propose Rules to Tighten Premium Tax Credit Eligibility
The proposed regulations would restrict the credit to U.S. citizens, nationals and certain lawfully present noncitizens beginning in 2027 and add new verification criteria for advance payments.
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Social Security Administration Tells Illinois Residents to Check Office Status Before Visiting
The agency says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Illinois has changed, but did not give a reason or say how long the change will last.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetUSAState GovernmentsSocial Issues Social Security AdministrationIllinoisSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountRetirement benefitsDisability benefitsMedicareSocial Security officeonline services
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Poynter Reports Sharp Criticism of White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia's Debut Briefing
Zacharia called on only three reporters, all from conservative outlets, and questions have been raised about her claims to be a lawyer.
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Cornell Bans Fraternity Parties for the Academic Year After Lawsuit
President Michael I. Kotlikoff said the ban takes effect immediately and that New York State Police will be allowed to independently investigate sexual assault allegations on campus.
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