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Nebraska Opens Applications for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit SGO List Starting November 16, 2026
Nebraska will accept applications from scholarship granting organizations for its 2027 federal scholarship tax credit list beginning November 16, 2026, with a January 15, 2027 deadline for the first year.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalTax Nebraska Department of RevenueFederal Scholarship Tax Creditscholarship granting organizationsSection 25FOne Big Beautiful Bill Acttax credits
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Google Brings Gemini 4 Hydrogen to Search Worldwide
Google has rolled out Gemini 4 Hydrogen to Search globally, saying the model upgrade handles multi-part questions, runs simultaneous queries and returns more visual, structured answers.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceMedia Gemini 4 HydrogenGoogle SearchRobby SteinAI Modequery fan-outproduct launchGoogleAlphabet
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Beshear Urges Trump to Remove RFK Jr. From HHS, Touts $55 Billion in Kentucky Investment
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls on President Trump to fire HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing foodborne illness and measles outbreaks, while touting record economic growth and new state funding.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyElectionMedical ScienceTransportation Andy BeshearRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Department of Health and Human ServicesSAFE Banking Actmedical cannabiseconomic developmentKentuckyKentucky Governor's Office
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IRS Earns 27th Consecutive Clean Audit Opinion, Publishes FY2026 Agency Financial Report
The IRS published its fiscal year 2026 Agency Financial Report, receiving unmodified audit opinions from the GAO for the 27th straight year and a fourth consecutive CEAR award.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal IRSAgency Financial ReportGovernment Accountability OfficeFrank J. BisignanoCertificate of Excellence in Accountability Reportingfiscal year 2026federal financial reporting
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IRS Earns 27th Consecutive Clean Audit Opinion, Publishes FY2026 Agency Financial Report
The IRS published its fiscal year 2026 Agency Financial Report, receiving unmodified audit opinions from the GAO for the 27th straight year and a fourth consecutive CEAR award.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Internal Revenue ServiceAgency Financial ReportGovernment Accountability OfficeFrank J. BisignanoCertificate of Excellence in Accountability Reportingfederal financial reportingenterprise risk management
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Federal Reserve Sets 2027 Pricing for Payment Services, Streamlines Check Services
The Federal Reserve Board has announced pricing effective January 1, 2027, for payment services the Federal Reserve Banks provide to banks and credit unions, alongside changes to streamline and adjust check services.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingFederal GovernmentEconomy Federal Reserve BoardFederal Reserve Bankspayment servicescheck servicesbankscredit unionspricingU.S. Federal Reserve
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Family Dollar to Pay $63 Million to Settle FTC and State Pricing Allegations
Family Dollar will pay $63 million to settle allegations it charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements, the FTC and 17 states announced.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyFederal Government Family DollarFederal Trade Commissionprice transparencysettlementconsumer protectionretail pricing
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Census Bureau Releases New HTOPS Data on Employment, Housing and Mental Health
U.S. Census Bureau releases new Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey data on employment, housing energy expenses and mental health, plus an infographic on social connectedness for adults 18 and older.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEnergy U.S. Census BureauHousehold Trends and Outlook Pulse SurveyHTOPSemploymenthousingmental healthsocial connectedness
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ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles and Drug Traffickers in Nationwide Sweep
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of murder, child sex offenses and drug trafficking, DHS said, vowing no amnesty under President Trump.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinillegal immigrationdeportationVeterans Daycriminal arrestsU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Spanberger and Democratic Leaders Preview 2027 "Moving Virginia Forward" Agenda
The plan includes a medical debt forgiveness program, housing measures, a ban on AI wage-setting, and new limits on data centers.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsDemocratic PartyEconomyArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesEnergy Abigail SpanbergerMoving Virginia ForwardVirginia General Assemblymedical debt forgivenessdata centersaffordable housingVirginiaRestonhousing
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IRS Raises 401(k) Contribution Limit to $25,500 for 2027, Keeps IRA Limit at $7,500
Catch-up contributions for savers 50 and older rise to $8,500, with a higher $11,750 limit for those aged 60 through 63, and income phase-out ranges for IRA deductions, Roth contributions and the Saver's Credit all move up.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborLegal Internal Revenue Service401(k) contribution limitIndividual Retirement AccountSECURE 2.0 Actretirement planningcost-of-living adjustmentSaver's CreditIRSSIMPLE retirement accounts
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Pentagon Expands Childcare Fee Assistance to Faith-Based and Community Providers
The Department of War is expanding its Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood fee assistance program to faith-based and license-exempt community providers in five states and Miami-Dade County.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationMilitary Department of WarMilitary Child Care in Your Neighborhoodchildcare fee assistanceJennifer HegsethAnthony TataMilitary Spouse Commissionmilitary familiesU.S. Department of War
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Newsom Unveils Historic 20th California Hall of Fame Class, His Last as Governor
Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom reveal their final California Hall of Fame class, a 20th-anniversary group of 18 inductees spanning sports, music, film, civil rights and business.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportState GovernmentsMusicFilm and TVSocial Issues California Hall of FameGavin NewsomJennifer Siebel NewsomCalifornia MuseumNancy PelosiMetallicaAwards and PrizesCalifornia Governors Office
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DHS Highlights Houston Arrests of Convicted Killers, Child Abusers
DHS names five illegal aliens arrested by ICE in Houston, including a convicted cop-killer deported twice before, as Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticizes sanctuary politicians.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementHoustonTexasillegal aliensMarkwayne Mullindeportation
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Federal Reserve Announces Revised Tentative 2027 FOMC Meeting Schedule
The Federal Reserve Board has released a revised tentative schedule of Federal Open Market Committee meetings for 2027, setting out the dates for next year's policy deliberations.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal Government Federal ReserveFederal Open Market CommitteeFOMC meeting schedule2027Board of Governorsmonetary policyU.S. Federal Reserve
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Iowa Drought-Free for First Time Since August 2025 After Wet October
Wetter-than-average October rainfall has eliminated Iowa's remaining dry areas, leaving the entire state free of drought for the first time since August 2025, DNR reports.
EnvironmentWeatherState GovernmentsClimate ChangeAgricultureGeneral Weather IowadroughtIowa Department of Natural ResourcesWater Summary UpdateU.S. Drought MonitorprecipitationJessica Reese McIntyreUSA
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EPA Announces $12 Million for Fort Smith, Arkansas, Water Projects
The EPA, Senator John Boozman and Fort Smith officials announced $12 million to replace aging water infrastructure, including about three miles of new 48-inch raw water pipeline from Crawford County.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentCongressState GovernmentsEnvironmentEnergy Environmental Protection AgencyFort SmithArkansaswater infrastructureJohn BoozmanCrawford CountyCongressional Directed SpendingEPA
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Media Monitor: Voices for Vaccines Counters Claims on Autism, Aluminum and COVID-19 Shots
Voices for Vaccines is rebutting claims that vaccines cause autism, that aluminum adjuvants trigger food allergies and that COVID-19 shots killed more people than the world wars.
HealthScience & TechnologyMediaMedical ScienceSocial IssuesMedia Bias Voices for Vaccinesvaccines and autismaluminum adjuvantsfood allergiesCOVID-19 vaccinesAaron SiriPeter McCullough
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Virginia State Parks Issues Final Fall Foliage Report as Season Winds Down
Virginia State Parks releases its last fall foliage report of the season, with coastal parks still showing color, Northern Virginia largely past peak, and #OptOutside events planned for Thanksgiving.
EnvironmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesState Governments Virginia State Parksfall foliageOptOutsideThanksgivingWilderness Road State ParkJames River State Parkstate parks hiringReston
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Medicare Open Enrollment for 2027 Now Open, Ends December 7
Medicare's Open Enrollment for 2027 is underway, with officials urging beneficiaries to compare plans on Medicare.gov before the December 7 deadline, warning that plans can change every year.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentMedical Science Medicare Open EnrollmentMedicareCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesDepartment of Health and Human Serviceshealth insuranceprescription drugsDr. Oz
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Governor Sherrill Signs Five Bills, Including Hemp Rules and Airport Lactation Rooms
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed five bills into law, covering hemp product sales, twins in preschool, a native seed commission, airport lactation rooms and domestic violence warrants.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthState GovernmentsLegalEducationAgriculture Mikie SherrillNew Jerseyhemp productsNJ Native Seed Commissionlactation roomspublic preschooldomestic violenceOffice of New Jersey Governor
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NIH-Funded Scientists Map the Brain's Basal Ganglia in Unprecedented Detail
A NIH BRAIN Initiative atlas catalogues millions of cells in the basal ganglia across development and species, offering new clues to autism, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceAstronomy and SpaceFederal Government NIH BRAIN Initiativebasal gangliabrain atlasBICANParkinson's diseaseautismneuroscienceNational Institutes of Health
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DHS Lab Publishes Market Survey of Telemedicine Tools for Emergency Medical Services
DHS Science and Technology Directorate's NUSTL has released a SAVER report identifying 11 commercially available telemedicine products to help EMS and first responder agencies evaluate and procure field solutions.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and InternetFederal Government TelemedicineEmergency Medical ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityNational Urban Security Technology LaboratorySAVER programFirst RespondersScience and Technology DirectorateU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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SEC Chairman Atkins Speaks at FEI's 2026 Corporate Financial Reporting Insights Conference
Atkins gave remarks and took part in a fireside chat at the virtual conference hosted by Financial Executives International on Nov. 12.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionPaul S. AtkinsCorporate Financial Reporting Insights ConferenceCFRISEC speeches and statementsfinancial reportingWashington DCFinancial Executives InternationalSEC Chairmanvirtual event
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Federal Reserve Board Issues Enforcement Action Against Former United Community Bank Employee
The Federal Reserve Board has issued an enforcement action involving a former employee of United Community Bank, the central bank announced in a press release.
BusinessLaw EnforcementBankingLegalFederal Government Federal Reserve Boardenforcement actionUnited Community BankBoard of Governorsbanking regulationU.S. Federal Reserve
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Fairfax County Police Announce This Week's Community Events, From Coffee with a Cop to Town Halls
Fairfax County Police Department lists ten community events this week, including Business Watch presentations, town halls, resource fairs and Community Advisory Committee meetings across the county.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState Governments Fairfax County Police DepartmentCommunity eventsCommunity Advisory CommitteeCoffee with a CopFairfax CountyTown hall meetingPolice outreachReston
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Gov. Reynolds Releases Final Report From Iowa Outdoor Recreation Task Force
Iowa's Outdoor Recreation Task Force final report recommends a five-year statewide plan, a business network, brand coordination and tying recreation to health, education and workforce development.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironmentEmployment and Labor Iowa Outdoor Recreation Task ForceKim ReynoldsIowa Office of Outdoor RecreationChad ReeceWinnebago Industriesoutdoor recreation economyExecutive Order 19Iowa Governors Office
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Alabama Partners with Heartland Forward to Bring Investment Readiness Center to Local Communities
Alabama becomes the second state partner of Heartland Forward's Center for Investment Readiness, giving communities data and investor connections, with a 2027 investor event planned.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyFinancial MarketsEmployment and Labor Kay IveyHeartland ForwardCenter for Investment ReadinessAlabama Department of Commerceeconomic developmentinvestmentJPMorganChaseAlabama Governor's Office
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Historian Karin Wulf Says Genealogy Was 'the Law' in Colonial America
Brown University historian Karin Wulf told a Library of Congress audience that genealogy shaped inheritance, property and power in early America, drawing on research for her new book "Lineage."
Science & TechnologyMediaUSAEducationLegalSocial Issues Karin WulfLibrary of CongressgenealogyLineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early AmericaGeorge WashingtonColonial Americabooks and literatureU.S. Library of Congress
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Social Security Administration Adds Whistleblower Rights Policy to Program Instructions
The Social Security Administration has issued new program policy instructions on whistleblower rights and protections, adding them to its fraud and program violations guidance.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Social Security Administrationwhistleblower rightsProgram Operations Manual Systemfraud preventionprogram integrityemployee reportinggovernment policy