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Social Security Administration Alerts Texans to Changed Office Status, Promotes Online Services
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Texas has changed, and reminds the public that many services can be handled online.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationTexasSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Californians to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed, and points users to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Virginia Offices of Operational Status Change
SSA notifies the public that the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Virginia has changed, and points users to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationVirginiaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Arizona Customers to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of Arizona Social Security offices, card centers and hearing offices has changed, and points customers to online services for benefits, applications and account management.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationArizonaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Roundup Touches on France Unrest, Iran Threat in U.K., Suncor Case
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board and columnists weigh in on French riots, Iranian activity in Britain, a Colorado climate lawsuit, New York City litigation, tax reform and midterm politics.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentBusinessLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentElectionFilm and TVLegalMiddle EastEuropeEconomy Wall Street JournalFrance riotsIranUnited KingdomSuncorBoulder climate lawsuitmidterm electionsWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Dartmouth's Davidson Institute to Host Paulson, CIA's Ellis on Statecraft and Security
Dartmouth's Davidson Institute will host experts on statecraft and security, including former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson '68 and CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis '06.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducationFederal Government Dartmouth CollegeDavidson InstituteHenry PaulsonMichael EllisCentral Intelligence AgencyAlpine PeaksHomecoming
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Penn Researchers Dive Deep for Coral and Shipwreck Science
Penn Today profiles four scuba-diving researchers studying heat stress on coral and shipwreck archaeology, alongside news of a $26 million ALS and dementia grant and a new AI education lab.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceAstronomy and SpaceSocial Issues University of PennsylvaniaPenn Medicinecoral researchshipwreck archaeologyALSfrontotemporal dementia
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Pillen Thanks Trump for Executive Order on Diesel Prices
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen thanked President Donald Trump for signing an executive order at a Grand Island rally aimed at addressing rising diesel prices and helping farmers during fall harvest.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseState GovernmentsAgricultureEnergy Jim PillenDonald TrumpNebraskaGrand Islanddiesel pricesexecutive orderfarmersOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Mayor Bass to Highlight Convention Center Jobs as Extreme Heat Warning Hits Los Angeles
Mayor Karen Bass will join city, labor and business leaders to tout jobs created by the L.A. Convention Center expansion, while an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Thursday.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherBusinessUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Karen BassLos Angeles Convention CenterExtreme Heat Warningcooling centersNational Weather ServiceLos Angelesunion jobsLA Mayors Office
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At The Curve, Calls to Cap How Smart AI Is Allowed to Get
Speakers at The Curve conference in Berkeley debated placing hard limits on AI intelligence, as Platformer's Casey Newton also says he will resume posting on X after a three-year boycott.
Science & TechnologyBusinessMediaArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesGeneral Politics The Curverecursive self-improvementAnthropicOpenAIDario AmodeiXThe Platformer
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Commentary Weighs Trump's France Remarks, Carlson and Midterm Economics
Newsweek commentary examines President Donald Trump's Truth Social post on French student protests, Tucker Carlson's rhetoric, midterm economic divides and FlyDubai coverage, the outlet says.
Politics and GovernmentMediaWorldFranceUSAGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesMedia BiasElection Donald TrumpNewsweekTucker Carlsonmidterm votersFlyDubaiJennifer H. Cunningham
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Passenger Dies from Injuries Sustained in October 4 Crash
Fairfax County detectives investigate a two-vehicle crash at Fairfax County Parkway and Burke Lake Road that killed 93-year-old Gerald Brook of Springfield a day after the collision.
Law EnforcementUSATransportationLegal Fairfax County Police DepartmentCrash Reconstruction UnitBurke, VirginiaFairfax County ParkwayGerald Brookfatal crashtraffic investigationReston
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Solar Activity Moderate as Forecasters Warn of Major Storm Risk on 9 October
NOAA reports moderate solar activity, four sunspot regions and a chance of M-class flares, with quiet to major storm geomagnetic conditions possible on 9 October.
Science & TechnologyWeatherUSAAstronomy and SpaceEnvironmentGeneral Weather NOAAsolar activitysunspot regionsM-class flaresgeomagnetic stormsolar windspace weatherSolar Flares
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SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Co-CIO Ken Leech in Cherry Picking Case
The SEC has moved for a final judgment by consent against Stephen Kenneth Leech II, former co-chief investment officer of Western Asset Management Company LLC, in its cherry picking case.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFinancial MarketsLegalBanking Securities and Exchange CommissionKen LeechWestern Asset Management Company LLCcherry pickingfinal judgmentinvestment adviser
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Mayor Bass Joins SoCalGas to Open New Downtown L.A. Headquarters
SoCalGas opens new headquarters at 2CAL with more than 700 employees as Mayor Karen Bass highlights private-sector investment and her community-led strategy to revitalize Downtown Los Angeles.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateEnergyTransportation Karen BassSoCalGasDowntown Los Angeles2CALCaroline WinnDowntown revitalizationLos Angeles Convention CenterLA Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Complete $111 Billion Merger
Newsweek reports Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery closed a $111 billion merger creating Skydance Corp., plus Trump's France remarks and questions over a Russian plague researcher's death.
BusinessMediaHealthPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentLaw EnforcementEconomyElectionLegalFilm and TV ParamountWarner Bros. DiscoverySkydance Corp.David EllisonDonald TrumpRussia plagueChrista PikeNewsweek
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Media Monitor: CAIR Condemns Gaza Killings, Al Aqsa Raids; Welcomes School District Response
CAIR is reporting it condemned the killing of a Palestinian Christian mother and daughter in Gaza, settler raids on Al Aqsa Mosque and calls to kill Palestinian babies, and urged Congress to back an arms embargo on Israel.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldLaw EnforcementMiddle EastGeneral PoliticsCongressSocial IssuesElectionLegal CAIRGazaAl Aqsa MosqueIsraelMoshe FeiglinRocky River School DistrictCenk Uygur
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Arizona Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Arizona has changed, and points customers to online services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationArizonaSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Money Launderers and Drug Traffickers in 'Worst of the Worst' Sweep
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of child sex crimes, money laundering, drug trafficking and burglary, according to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who vowed continued enforcement under President Trump.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementMarkwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland Securityillegal aliensdrug traffickingmoney launderingchild sex crimesU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Arizona Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Arizona has changed, and points the public to online services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationArizonaSocial Security officeOnline servicesmy Social Security accountRetirement benefitsMedicare
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on Amylin Weight-Loss Drugs, Measles Emergency and Ebola Case
TIME Health reports on experimental amylin-based weight-loss drugs, New York's measles disaster emergency, Kenya's first Ebola case, and research on negative self-talk.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceState GovernmentsAfricaUSA TIME HealthamylinCagriSemaNovomeasles outbreakKathy HochulEbola in Kenya
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Highlights Immunology Book, AI Safety Grants and Home Care Study
The Cornell Chronicle reports on a new immunology book by Dr. Gary Koretzky, grants for AI safety research, a study on private equity in New York home care, and more campus research news.
HealthScience & TechnologyBusinessEducationMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborLegal Cornell ChronicleCornell UniversityGary Koretzkyimmunologyhome careKarl Pillemer
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DC Arts Commission Hosts Muralist Mixer Ahead of FY27 Mural Grant Applications
CAH invites muralists to a Capitol Hill mixer on October 16 to learn about Fresh Paint DC and Color the Curb, with FY27 mural applications opening October 19 on Submittable.
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentEducationSocial IssuesState Governments DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesFresh Paint DCColor the Curbmural grantsCapitol Hill Boys Clubpublic artWashington DCDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Trump's Midterm Push, Alito Interview as Supreme Court Term Opens
USA TODAY reports Trump's White House is deploying taxpayer-funded ads, $90 senior checks and voter roll reviews to boost Republicans four weeks before the midterms, and publishes a new interview with Justice Samuel Alito.
Politics and GovernmentUSALaw EnforcementElectionWhite HouseCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegal Donald Trumpmidterm electionsUSA TODAYSamuel AlitoSupreme CourtKen PaxtonMarco RubioUSA TODAY On Politics
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Virginia SCC to Hold Public Hearing in Fairfax County on Proposed Dominion-NextEra Energy Merger
Virginia State Corporation Commission schedules Oct. 9 public hearing at the Fairfax County Government Center on the proposed Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy merger, with written comments open through Nov. 9.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyState GovernmentsLaw EnforcementEnvironment Dominion EnergyNextEra EnergyVirginia State Corporation CommissionFairfax CountyMergerPublic HearingFire Prevention WeekFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Gov. Beshear Designates October as Manufacturing Month in Kentucky
Beshear declares October Manufacturing Month as the industry employs over 260,000 Kentuckians, contributes $47.5 billion to GDP and drives the state's best six-year economic growth period.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsTrade Manufacturing MonthAndy BeshearKentuckyeconomic developmentmanufacturing jobsFord Motor Co.GE AppliancesKentucky Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: Center for Countering Digital Hate Tells New York City Council Big Tech Promises Fall Short on AI Safety
The Center for Countering Digital Hate says its CEO testified before the New York City Council on AI safety, citing research that found most AI chatbots helped plan violent attacks.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMediaUSAArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesLegal Center for Countering Digital HateImran AhmedNew York City CouncilAI safetyOpenAIAI chatbotsBig Tech accountabilityThe Center for Countering Digital Hate
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California Leaders Urge Voters to Return Ballots Early as USPS Changes Raise Mail-In Risks
Four weeks from Election Day, Newsom, Weber and Bonta warn that postal changes under the Trump administration mean mailed ballots should be sent at least a week early, and point voters to drop boxes and vote centers.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues CaliforniaGavin NewsomShirley WeberRob Bontavote by mailElection DayU.S. Postal ServiceCalifornia Governors Office
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Sierra Club Urges Public to Defend Roadless Rule as Comment Deadline Closes
Sierra Club warns the Trump administration aims to scrap the Roadless Rule, opening 45 million acres of national forest to road building, logging and mining as the public comment window closes.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyLegalFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSA Roadless RuleSierra ClubBig BendTrump administrationClean Water ActArctic National Wildlife Refugepublic lands
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Fairfax County Marks Hispanic Heritage Month, Honoring More Than 210,000 Latino Residents
Fairfax County celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring over 210,000 Hispanic and Latino residents with a proclamation and reflections from supervisors Dalia Palchik and Andrés Jiménez.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsElectionSocial IssuesEducationArtificial Intelligence Fairfax CountyHispanic Heritage MonthDalia PalchikAndrés JiménezMaría DemarestNotiCentroMedicaidFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA