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Mayor Bass Announces Record 10,000+ Affordable Housing Units Built Under Her Administration
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says her administration has built more than 10,000 affordable housing units, over four times the annual pace of the prior five years.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsReal EstateSocial IssuesEconomy Karen BassAffordable HousingLos AngelesImelda PadillaExecutive Directive 1Citywide Housing Incentive ProgramHousing ConstructionLA Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: Senate Republicans Defend Collins; Democrats Plan Pre-Midterm Iran War Rebuke
USA TODAY reports Senate Republicans are rallying behind Susan Collins after a ProPublica investigative story, while Senate Democrats prepare one last symbolic rebuke of the Iran war before the midterms.
Politics and GovernmentUSACongressDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElectionLegal Susan CollinsProPublicaIran war resolutionTim KaineMissouri congressional mapmidterm electionsJohn ThuneUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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DC Mayor's Office of Community Affairs Hosts Four Days of Free Cultural and Resource Events
MOCA's free events run September 24-27 across DC, featuring a veteran resource symposium, African Heritage Month celebration, Mid-Autumn Festival night market, Cumbia Fest and the Fiesta DC Parade with Mayor Bowser.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSocial IssuesState GovernmentsMusicEducation Mayor's Office of Community AffairsMuriel BowserWashington DCFiesta DC ParadeMid-Autumn FestivalAfrican Heritage MonthVeteransDistrict of Columbia Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Weighs Trump's $5,000 'Dividend,' Ossoff's 2028 Prospects and Iran's UN Messaging
Newsweek examines what Trump's $5,000 "dividend" says about corruption, Jon Ossoff's 2028 appeal, Iran's tough UN talk, and Trump's diesel plan.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseDemocratic PartyLegalMedia Bias Donald TrumpNewsweekJon OssoffIranUnited Nationsdiesel prices2028 presidential election
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Reston Multicultural Festival Marks 25th Anniversary as Fairfax County Grows More Diverse
Supervisor Walter Alcorn celebrates the Reston Multicultural Festival's 25th anniversary and cites a new demographic report showing white residents now make up less than half of Fairfax County.
Politics and GovernmentHealthReal EstateSocial IssuesState GovernmentsEnvironmentEducation Reston Multicultural FestivalWalter AlcornFairfax CountyHunter Mill DistrictDemographicsReston Library Book SaleThe Exchange at Spring Hill Station
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Trump to Personally Greet Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews
Newsweek reports President Donald Trump will personally welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews ahead of a White House meeting on trade, Taiwan and tariffs.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldUSAChinaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegalElection Donald TrumpXi JinpingJoint Base AndrewsAustin ICE shootingUnited Nations General AssemblyMasoud PezeshkianNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Launches Freedom Desk Initiative Backing Independent Journalism
The Washington Post unveils its Freedom Desk, an initiative supporting independent journalism worldwide, and highlights the exclusion of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House press access.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentUSAMedia BiasWhite HouseGeneral Politics Washington PostFreedom Deskpress freedomWhite House press accessCNNPoliticoJason RezaianThe Washington Post
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Granicus Highlights Digital Communications Platform for Government Engagement
Granicus promotes its integrated government communications platform, citing agency success stories and features like opt-in subscriptions, multi-channel messaging and real-time reporting.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessMediaFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues Granicusgovernment communicationsdigital engagementgovDeliveryEngagementHQpublic sectorcommunity engagementOhio Governors Office
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Social Security Administration Alerts Californians to Changed Office Status, Promotes Online Services
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed, and reminds the public that many services can be handled online instead of in person.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaSocial Security office statusonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change for Hawaii Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of its Hawaii offices, card centers and hearing offices has changed, and points beneficiaries to online services for routine business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationHawaiiSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Census Bureau Webinar to Explain How Data Release Frequency Shapes Economic Insight
Census Bureau hosts a September 24 webinar on its release frequency pyramid, showing how the timing of economic data releases shapes the detail available to users.
BusinessScience & TechnologyUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationComputers and Internet U.S. Census BureauCensus Academyeconomic datawebinarLucie AlleyneTonja WhiteJOLTS
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Fairfax County to Host 'Get to Know Your County' Event Oct. 5
Fairfax County invites residents to connect with agencies and discover programs at its Get to Know Your County event on Oct. 5, alongside a career expo and police updates.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CountyGet to Know Your CountyFairfax County Government CenterDiscover Your Path ExpoOperation Safe Right TurnHispanic Heritage MonthNotiCentroFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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FDA Issues Early Alert on React Health VOCSN Ventilator Reboot Risk
React Health warns customers of a possible unseated cable connector in VOCSN ventilators that can cause reboots and System Fault 10 alarms, interrupting ventilation therapy.
HealthScience & TechnologyBusinessUSAMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentLaw Enforcement FDAReact HealthVentec Life Systems Inc.VOCSN ventilatorMedical Device RecallSystem Fault 10Internal Flow TransducerFood RecallsDrugs
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SEC Commissioner Peirce to Address SIFMA Digital Assets Conference
SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce has posted remarks titled "Looking for Change in Haystacks," delivered before SIFMA's Digital Assets Conference, the agency announced.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalComputers and Internet Securities and Exchange CommissionHester M. PeirceSIFMADigital Assets ConferenceSpeeches and StatementsDigital Assets
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on "Drip Grief," Mental-Health Medication Questions and Platelet Donor Shortage
TIME Health is reporting on "drip grief" among caregivers, questions to ask before starting a mental-health medication, and an urgent shortage of platelet donors.
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Beshear Marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Touts $45.5M Kentucky Investment
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear highlight $45.5 million in state pediatric cancer research and family support, as the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund backs 62 projects.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducation Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthAndy BeshearKentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fundpediatric cancer researchBritainy Beshearmedical debt reliefKentuckyKentucky Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Reports Echo Chamber Study, Wine Research and Firefly-Inspired Robots
The Cornell Chronicle reports new research on how echo chambers form in biological systems, consumer acceptance of disease-resistant wines, and microscopic robots that sense and reshape their surroundings.
Science & TechnologyHealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsMedical ScienceElectionAgricultureEducation Cornell Chronicleecho chambersdisease-resistant grapeswine consumersmicroscopic robotsinterstitial cystitisAI political ads
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Media Monitor: Illinois Democrat to Introduce Bill Ending Southern Border Surveillance Tower Program
MIT Technology Review reports Rep. Delia Ramirez will introduce the Reimagining Safety Act to terminate the southern border surveillance tower program, citing its investigation into border deaths.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaUSACongressDemocratic PartyFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Delia RamirezMIT Technology Reviewsouthern border surveillance towersDepartment of Homeland SecurityReimagining Safety ActImmigrationMITsciencetechnology
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Rice Rises to No. 16 in U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
Rice University climbs one spot to No. 16 nationally in the latest U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, earning top 10 marks for best value, undergraduate teaching and learning communities.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationSportArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceComputers and InternetEnergySocial Issues Rice UniversityU.S. News & World Report Best CollegesMaster of Artificial IntelligenceTexas Materials ConsortiumUnited Nations General Assemblyleukemia researchBoard of Trustees
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New Jersey Governor Sherrill Signs Law Creating Borinqueneers License Plate
Governor Mikie Sherrill signed S3818 into law, creating a New Jersey specialty license plate honoring the Borinqueneers of the Army's 65th Infantry Regiment, with proceeds supporting Army veterans.
Politics and GovernmentUSAMilitaryState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Mikie SherrillBorinqueneers65th Infantry RegimentNew JerseyLicense PlatePuerto RicoVeteransOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Wakefern Recalls Wholesome Pantry Organic Apple Sauce Over Elevated Patulin Levels
Wakefern Food Corp. voluntarily recalled 23-ounce jars of Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after FDA testing found elevated patulin levels exceeding food safety limits. No illnesses have been reported.
HealthBusinessLaw EnforcementUSAGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentAgriculture Product RecallWakefern Food Corp.Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple SaucePatulinUS Food and Drug AdministrationShopRiteKeasbey, New JerseyFood RecallsFDADrugs
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ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles and Rapists in Latest 'Worst of the Worst' Sweep
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of murder, child rape, rape and child sexual abuse material offenses, as DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the agency is delivering on Trump's promise to Make America Safe Again.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne MullinDonald Trumpillegal alien arrestschild sexual abuse materialimmigration enforcementU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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FDA Issues Early Alert on Abiomed Heart Pump Controller Quality Issues
Abiomed has told customers to remove certain Automated Impella Controllers from use or sale over hardware, firmware and software quality issues, though hospital inventory can still be used.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceLaw EnforcementSocial Issues FDAAbiomedAutomated Impella ControllerMedical Device RecallHeart PumpProduct RecallPatient SafetyFood RecallsDrugs
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Four Northern Ohio Law Enforcement Officers Graduate From FBI National Academy
Four Northern Ohio officers are among 264 graduates of the FBI National Academy's 299th session in Quantico, Virginia, completing advanced leadership, communication and fitness training.
Law EnforcementUSAEducationFederal GovernmentLegal FBI National AcademyNorthern OhioQuanticoLaw Enforcement TrainingFBI ClevelandJosh DelManzoUniversity of VirginiaFBI
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Rice University Ranked No. 1 in Texas, No. 16 Nationally in U.S. News 2027 Best Colleges
Rice holds the top spot in Texas and No. 16 nationally in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 rankings, while Baker Institute experts weigh in on Trump's UN address, diesel exports and Venezuela oil.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEducationEnergyElectionSportUSATexas Rice UniversityU.S. News & World Report rankingsBaker Institute for Public PolicyDonald Trumpdiesel export banVenezuela oilBayou City Collegiate Classic
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Virginia Medicaid to Host Town Halls on Federal Law Changes as Rural Health Program Launches
Virginia Medicaid announces fall town halls on federal law changes, details $189.5 million Rural Health Transformation Program, and highlights new chip-and-tap EBT cards and GO Virginia grants.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationMedical Science Virginia MedicaidRural Health Transformation ProgramCardinal CareAbigail SpanbergerEBT cardsGO VirginiaSNAP benefitsVirginia
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Buffalo Man, 34, on Felon-in-Possession Gun Charge
Earl Stone, 34, of Buffalo, faces up to 15 years in prison after a grand jury indicted him on a felon-in-possession charge following an April traffic stop where a loaded firearm fell from his pant leg.
Law EnforcementLegalUSAFederal Government Earl Stonefelon in possession of a firearmBuffaloU.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomoBuffalo Police DepartmentFederal Bureau of Investigationfirearms offensesFBI
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Ivey Hosts 61 Correctional Officer Trainees Ahead of ADOC Academy Graduation
Governor Kay Ivey met 61 correctional officer trainees at the Governor's Mansion before their Thursday graduation from the ADOC Academy in Prattville, urging them to serve with integrity.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalEducation Kay IveyAlabama Department of CorrectionsCorrectional Officer TraineesADOC AcademyPrattvilleAPOSTCPublic SafetyAlabama Governors Office
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Sarah Ruhl to Close Zuckerman Institute Residency With Talk on Memory, Body and Theater
Playwright Sarah Ruhl ends her Alan Kanzer Writer-in-Residence term at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute with a conversation on memory, the body and theater, joined by Kathy Chalfant and Daphna Shohamy.
Science & TechnologyEntertainmentHealthEducationMusicMedical ScienceAstronomy and SpaceFilm and TV Sarah RuhlZuckerman InstituteColumbia UniversityDaphna ShohamyKathy ChalfantMemoryTheaternewsletter
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Google Beam Expands to Six Countries With 18 Partners and First Extended Network
Google Beam rolls out to the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Germany and Japan, adds HP hardware and an Industrious workspace network, and reports internal gains in connection and meeting efficiency.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborUSAUnited KingdomJapan Google BeamHP DimensionIndustriousBain and CompanyNetflixvideo conferencingremote workGoogleAlphabet