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The Met Breaks Ground on Frida Escobedo–Designed Wing for Modern and Contemporary Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has broken ground on the Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Wing, designed by Frida Escobedo, with $670 million raised and a planned 2030 opening.
EntertainmentBusinessUSAArtsReal EstateSocial Issues The Metropolitan Museum of ArtFrida EscobedoOscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang WingModern and Contemporary ArtNew York CityMuseum ConstructionCentral ParkMet Museum
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Nebraska Upland Game Outlook Optimistic as Fall Hunting Seasons Approach
Nebraska Game and Parks reports an optimistic upland bird outlook after a mild winter and timely rains, and reminds hunters about sight-in days, HIP registration, CWD testing and Fort Robinson conditions.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentUSAState GovernmentsAgricultureSocial Issues Nebraska Game and Parksupland game bird huntingwaterfowl huntingchronic wasting diseaseFort Robinsonbrittle naiaddeer hunting season
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Ivey Announces Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship to Retire, Names Ben Stimpson Jr. as Successor
Alabama DCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship will retire at the end of September after 32 years of state service. Governor Kay Ivey has selected Ben Stimpson Jr. to lead the agency starting October 1.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEnvironmentEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Chris BlankenshipBen Stimpson Jr.Kay IveyAlabama Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesConservation Advisory BoardAlabama State ParksJohn Bo CrossAlabama Governor's Office
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Sierra Club's The Climate Dispatch Returns With Episode 9 on Native Bees and California's 30x30 Plan
Episode 9 of The Climate Dispatch explores native bees and biodiversity in California, featuring conservation photographer Krystle Hickman and Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot on the state's 30x30 initiative.
EnvironmentMediaScience & TechnologyClimate ChangeDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesState Governments The Climate DispatchSierra Club Angeles Chapternative beesCalifornia 30x30Wade CrowfootKrystle Hickmanbiodiversity
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DHS Secretary Mullin Hosts FEMA Roundtable, Meets Angel Family in Nebraska
Mullin discussed FEMA disaster relief streamlining in Omaha and met the family of Sarah Root, whose killer was extradited and sentenced to 21 years.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentCongressLegalSocial IssuesDisasters Markwayne MullinFEMANebraskaSarah RootHomeland Security InvestigationsPete RickettsAngel FamilyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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San Pedro Bay Ports Propose Up to $36,000 Per Truck Annually to Speed Zero-Emission Transition
Draft guidelines for the three-year ZE-TRIP program offer $60 per terminal visit and up to $36,000 per vehicle annually, with public comments open until Nov. 2 and a virtual hearing Sept. 29.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeTransportationEnergyUSA Port of Long BeachPort of Los AngelesZero-Emission Truck Rewards Incentive ProgramClean Air Action PlanSouth Coast Air Quality Management Districtzero-emission trucksSan Pedro Bay
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ICE Arrests Kidnappers, Violent Assailants and Robbers in Record-Breaking Enforcement Push
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of kidnapping, robbery, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, drug offenses and other crimes, as DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin vowed to hunt down and remove those in the country illegally.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne MullinDonald Trumpillegal alien arrestsdeportationimmigration enforcementU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Examines AI Extinction Fears in Panel Discussion
MIT Technology Review is reporting on a conversation among its editors and reporters weighing whether advanced AI could destroy humanity or whether the fears amount to hype.
Science & TechnologyMediaArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial Issues MIT Technology ReviewAI extinction fearsAI agentslarge language modelsreward hackingAI biasMITsciencetechnology
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SEA Announces S Concourse Refresh, New Paris, Athens and Tokyo Routes, and End of SEA Spot Saver
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will refresh the S Concourse from 2027, add Paris, Athens and Tokyo Narita flights, and retire SEA Spot Saver on November 30, 2026.
BusinessTransportationTravelUSAWashingtonEconomy Seattle-Tacoma International AirportS Concourse Evolution ProjectAlaska AirlinesDelta Air LinesSEA Spot SaverC Concourse ExpansionPort of Seattle
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House to Consider Fraud Enforcement, EPA Disapproval Resolutions Under H.Res. 1530
H.Res. 1530 sets House floor consideration for a new Justice Department fraud enforcement division, federal fraud information-sharing, two EPA disapproval resolutions and a tax deduction for early childhood educators.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEnvironmentLegalCongressFederal GovernmentEnergyEducation H.Res. 1530National Fraud Enforcement DivisionEnvironmental Protection AgencyH.R. 5334educator expense deductionLibrary of CongressCongress.govU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Massie Moves to Impeach Hegseth Over Iran War
NPR reports Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the war in Iran.
Politics and GovernmentConflictUSAIranCongressMilitaryFederal GovernmentMiddle East Thomas MassiePete HegsethimpeachmentIran warSecretary of DefenseKentuckyU.S. House of RepresentativesNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Media Monitor: Republican Rep. Massie Moves to Impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth Over Iran War
NPR reports Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, citing the war in Iran.
Politics and GovernmentConflictUSAIranCongressMilitaryFederal GovernmentMiddle East Thomas MassiePete HegsethimpeachmentIran warSecretary of DefenseKentuckyU.S. CongressNPR
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Virginia Rural Health Bulletin Highlights $700M Federal Behavioral Health Funding and Rural Leadership Honors
Virginia's September rural health bulletin covers more than $700 million in new federal behavioral health funding, rural health transformation grants, a photography contest, and Virginia hospital leaders honored nationally.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Virginia Department of Healthrural healthbehavioral health fundingRural Health Transformation ProgramNational Rural Health DayWelcome Back to the Health Care Workforce ActCritical Access HospitalsRestonFairfax County
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BJS Releases Report on Violent Victimization with a Firearm, 2024
The Bureau of Justice Statistics released a new report detailing violent victimizations involving firearms in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, based on law enforcement data.
Law EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalUSA Bureau of Justice StatisticsViolent Victimization with a Firearm 2024Firearm violenceOffice of Justice ProgramsNational Incident-Based Reporting SystemDepartment of JusticeCrime statistics
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Prep Tip Tuesday: Build Your Emergency Kit One Item at a Time
Fairfax County marks week three of National Preparedness Month with a Prep Tip Tuesday urging residents to assemble an emergency kit, after earlier tips on knowing your risk and household planning.
HealthMediaUSASocial IssuesGeneral Weather National Preparedness MonthPrep Tip Tuesdayemergency kitFairfax Countyhousehold planemergency preparednessFairfax County Emergency Information
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California Earns Platinum Certification as Nation-Leading State for Data-Driven Government
California receives platinum certification from Results For America, one of only eight states honored, citing $6.9 billion in evidence-based solutions and major data and efficiency reforms.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEducation CaliforniaGavin NewsomResults For AmericaGovernment EfficiencyCradle-to-Career Data SystemNick MadurosData InnovationCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: France 24 Reports Pentagon Watchdog Warns of US Munitions Shortfall Amid Iran War
France 24 reports a Pentagon watchdog found the Iran war has exposed US munitions shortages and industrial bottlenecks hindering efforts to rebuild stockpiles, contradicting the president.
Politics and GovernmentConflictBusinessSportMilitaryMiddle EastEnergySocial IssuesEuropeFranceUSAIran France 24PentagonIran warmunitions shortageDonald TrumpSaudi ArabiaBallon d'Or
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Beshear Signs Order to Erase $250 Million in Medical Debt for 130,000 Kentuckians
Gov. Andy Beshear's executive order directs $2.5 million to Undue Medical Debt, wiping out $250 million in medical debt for more than 130,000 Kentuckians, with relief letters arriving by mail.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEconomyLegal Andy BeshearTeam Kentucky Medical Debt Relief ProgramUndue Medical Debtmedical debtKentuckyCourtney Werpy StoryMelissa HenryKentucky Governor's Office
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DEA Warns Students About Fentanyl Risks as School Year Begins
As students head back to school, the DEA urges informed choices about fentanyl-laced pills, drink safety at parties, and how to help a friend who may have overdosed.
HealthLaw EnforcementUSAEducationSocial IssuesFederal Government fentanylDrug Enforcement Administrationoverdoseback to schoolprescription medicationpeer pressurestudent safety
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Warns EPA Rollback Threatens Climate Rules, Launches Campaign
The Sierra Club is telling supporters the EPA is moving to repeal the Endangerment Finding and says it is mobilizing a nationwide campaign, congressional advocacy and grassroots pressure to stop the rollback.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Sierra ClubEnvironmental Protection AgencyEndangerment Findingcarbon pollutionpower plantsfossil fuel
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SEA Airport Adds 17 New Dining and Retail Stores From 11 Concessionaires
Port of Seattle selects 17 new dining and retail locations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with coffee and specialty concepts reflecting Pacific Northwest culture and construction starting in 2027.
BusinessUSATransportationEconomy Port of SeattleSeattle-Tacoma International Airportconcessionsdining and retailcoffeePacific NorthwestSkytrax
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Ohio School Report Cards Show Five-Year High in Literacy Proficiency
Ohio's 2026 School Report Cards show English language arts proficiency at a five-year high of 62.2% after the first full year of Science of Reading instruction, with math, attendance and readiness also improving.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesUSA Ohio School Report CardsMike DeWineScience of ReadingReadOhioliteracy proficiencyJim Tresselchronic absenteeismOhio Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Female Athletes Criticize Sydney Sweeney's Novig Campaign
Newsweek reports female athletes pushed back on Sydney Sweeney's new Novig sports prediction market campaign, with Olympian Ariarne Titmus and sprinter Amy Hunt objecting to the sexualization of women's sports.
MediaSportBusinessSocial IssuesFilm and TV Sydney SweeneyNovigAriarne TitmusAmy Huntwomen's sportsNewsweekSupreme Court
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Nebraska General Fund Receipts Beat Forecast by 1.3% in August
Nebraska's August General Fund gross receipts hit $765 million, 1.3% above forecast, as strong sales and use tax collections offset declines in individual, corporate and miscellaneous taxes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyFederal Government Nebraska Department of RevenueGeneral Fund receiptsJames R. Kammsales and use taxindividual income taxcorporate income taxNebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board
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Newsom Signs Wildfire Recovery Package Creating First-in-the-Nation Smoke Damage Standards
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed four bills in Altadena creating first-in-the-nation wildfire smoke testing and remediation standards, permanent mortgage forbearance, and doubled relief windows for Eaton and Palisades fire survivors.
Politics and GovernmentUSALaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalDisastersReal Estate Gavin NewsomWildfire RecoveryEaton FirePalisades FireMortgage ForbearanceSmoke Damage Insurance ClaimsCalifornia WildfiresCalifornia Governors Office
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CFTC Secures $6 Million Judgment Against Florida Man in Options Fraud Case
A Connecticut federal court ordered Michael Frederick Staryk to pay over $6 million for options fraud and imposed trading bans, while relief defendants must disgorge $110,510.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalFinancial MarketsUSA Commodity Futures Trading CommissionMichael Frederick Starykoptions frauddefault judgmentMagestic World Wide Financedisgorgementtrading ban
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Italy's Supreme Court Clarifies Citizenship by Descent for Children Born Abroad
Italy's Supreme Court ruled that minors born abroad to Italian parents in birthright-citizenship countries hold dual citizenship at birth and keep it even if a parent later naturalizes elsewhere.
Law EnforcementLegalItalyBrazilArgentinaFranceSocial Issues Italian citizenship by descentItalian Supreme CourtLaw No. 555 of 1912dual citizenshipbirthright citizenshipU.S. Library of Congress
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ICE Deports Gang Members Convicted of Murder, Rape and Kidnapping
DHS says ICE deported five illegal alien gang members last week, including men convicted of murder, statutory rape, kidnapping and carjacking, as Mullin says deportations save lives.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinillegal alien gang membersdeportationAsian Boys gangSan Fernando Valley GangU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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TCEQ Commissioners to Weigh Wastewater, Landfill and Desalination Permits at Sept. 23 Meeting
Texas environmental commissioners will consider new and renewed wastewater discharge permits, a Wise County landfill, a Corpus Christi desalination facility and dozens of enforcement orders at their Sept. 23 meeting.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentLegalState GovernmentsEnergyLaw EnforcementTexas Texas Commission on Environmental Qualitywastewater discharge permitMunicipal Solid Waste Landfillseawater desalinationair quality enforcementPort of Corpus Christienvironmental regulation
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Says Trump Has 'Buyer's Remorse' Over Supreme Court
Newsweek reports President Trump is said to have buyer's remorse after a Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots, and that some supporters share the feeling.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementUSAGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalMedia BiasElection Donald TrumpSupreme CourtNewsweekmail-in ballotsAlex WagnerChina artificial intelligenceFederal Reserve interest rates