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DeWine Announces 260 New Federal Opportunity Zones Across Ohio
All 260 census tracts nominated by the DeWine Administration won Treasury approval. The Opportunity Zones 2.0 program takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, and runs through 2036.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateFederal Government Opportunity ZonesMike DeWineOhio Department of DevelopmentLydia Mihalikcensus tractsfederal tax incentiveseconomic developmentOhio Governors Office
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NIH Study Links Two 'Forever Chemicals' to Higher Risk of Aggressive Breast Cancer
NIH analysis of Sister Study data finds women with higher blood levels of PFOA and PFOS had higher rates of ER-negative breast cancer, a more aggressive tumor type with few known risk factors.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceEnvironmentFederal Government PFASbreast cancerNational Institutes of HealthPFOAPFOSSister StudyRobert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle reports record Cornellian presence in next Congress, $10M AI trust project
The Cornell Chronicle reports nine Cornell alumni will serve in the 120th U.S. Congress, a $10 million award for an AI trust project, and research on France's workweek reform.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationCongressArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborLegal Cornell ChronicleU.S. CongressCornell UniversityJohn McWhorterFrance workweekU.S. Supreme Court
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports Musk's $445M midterm spending failed to save GOP races; DOJ civil rights chief resigns
USA TODAY reports Elon Musk spent more than $445 million on the midterms without saving key Republican races, and that Harmeet Dhillon has resigned from the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionCongressDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyFederal Government Elon Muskmidterm electionsHarmeet DhillonJustice DepartmentHakeem JeffriesChuck SchumerUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Library of Congress Marks Miles Davis Centennial With Concerts, Lecture and Study Day
The Library of Congress celebrates Miles Davis's 100th anniversary with a lecture, John Beasley's "Unlimited Miles" concert and a study day exploring his legacy of continual reinvention.
EntertainmentMusicEducationSocial Issues Miles DavisLibrary of CongressjazzcentennialJohn BeasleyGil EvansBitches BrewU.S. Library of Congress
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Fairfax County Adds 16 Active Transportation Projects to $100M Funded List
Fairfax County's Department of Transportation is moving forward with 16 new active transportation projects backed by $9.9 million, bringing total investment to $25.4 million under its $100 million commitment.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsSocial Issues Fairfax CountyActive TransportationDepartment of Transportationpedestrian safetyFairfax ConnectorLake Accotink ParkFairfax County Public LibrariesFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Media Monitor: CAIR Reports Record 97 American Muslims Elected in Midterms
CAIR says at least 97 American Muslims won federal, state and local races across 21 states, a midterm record, with more than 100 victories projected once votes are counted.
Politics and GovernmentElectionSocial IssuesState GovernmentsCongressMedia CAIRAmerican Muslim voters2026 midterm electionsAbdul El-SayedMuslim candidatesJackson Mississippi City CouncilEid al-Adha
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ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Sexual Predators and Drug Traffickers, DHS Says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of child molestation, sexual assault, soliciting a minor and drug trafficking, Homeland Security said.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinillegal aliensdeportationsexual assaultdrug traffickingU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Arlington Launches Leaf Collection Nov. 9, Expands MICRO Transit Pilot
Arlington County begins curbside leaf vacuum collection Nov. 9, expands its on-demand MICRO transit pilot with six free rides, and opens its 12th annual Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementEducation Arlington CountyLeaf collectionMICRO Transit PilotFill the Cruiser Toy DriveVeterans DayNative American Heritage MonthOpportunities GrantInside ArlingtonReston
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports Midterm "Blue Tsunami" Reshapes Defense Oversight
Breaking Defense reports Democrats' midterm wins will reshape congressional defense committees, with budget fights and a Hegseth impeachment push ahead for defense-focused lawmakers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictCongressElectionMilitaryFederal GovernmentAsia Breaking Defense2026 midterm electionscongressional defense committeesPete HegsethChina Aerospace Studies InstituteSpaceX StarshieldUkraine
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IRS Raises Standard Deduction to $33,200 for 2027 Under Inflation Adjustments
The adjustments, detailed in Revenue Procedure 2026-35, cover nearly 70 tax provisions and generally apply to returns filed in 2028.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyTaxationLegalSocial Issues Internal Revenue Servicetax inflation adjustmentsstandard deductionChild Tax CreditWorking Families Tax CutsFrank J. Bisignanoestate tax exclusionRevenue Procedure 2026-35
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Sierra Club Says Endorsed Candidates Won 1,290 Races, Plans Thursday Post-Election Livestream
The group says voters delivered the largest electoral wave since 1894 and that it has won 88% of its 2,426 endorsed races so far, with 963 still to be called.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentEnergyElectionDemocratic PartyClimate ChangeSocial IssuesState Governments Sierra ClubelectionsDonald TrumpCongressMichiganTexasAbdul El-SayedGina HinojosaJames Talarico
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Treasury and IRS Designate 6,576 Opportunity Zones Effective January 2027
The designations cover all 50 states, territories and the District of Columbia, including 2,594 rural tracts, and will remain in place for ten years.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyTax PolicySocial IssuesReal Estate Opportunity ZonesInternal Revenue ServiceU.S. Department of the TreasuryWorking Families Tax CutsScott BessentFrank J. Bisignanorural communitiesQualified Opportunity Zones
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Minnesota Opens Applications for Third Judicial District Judgeship in Faribault
Minnesota's Commission on Judicial Selection is accepting applications to fill a Third Judicial District vacancy in Faribault created by Judge Karen R. Duncan's retirement. Materials are due November 23.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalEmployment and Labor Commission on Judicial SelectionThird Judicial DistrictKaren R. DuncanFaribaultRice CountyMinnesotajudicial vacancyOffice of Minnesota Governor
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Nebraska Game and Parks: Hunter Education Classes Still Available Ahead of Rifle Deer Season
Nebraska Game and Parks urges hunters to finish required hunter education before rifle deer season, offers 30% off seasonal park lodging and marks $52K raised by the Vanderheiden run.
State GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnvironmentEducation Nebraska Game and Parkshunter educationrifle deer seasonstate park lodging discountTyler Vanderheiden Memorial RunSmith Falls State ParkCosmic Archery
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ICE Lodges Detainer for Peruvian National Accused of Rape in New York City
ICE asks New York City not to release Reynaldo Hoel Mayna, a Peruvian national accused of rape with a violent criminal history, citing the state's refusal to honor detainers.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityNew York CityReynaldo Hoel MaynaMarkwayne Mullindetainerssanctuary policiesU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Federal Bank Regulators Release 2025 Small Business, Small Farm and Community Development Lending Data
The FFIEC's member agencies published 2025 lending data required under the Community Reinvestment Act, along with aggregate small business and small farm reports by metro area and county.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Community Reinvestment ActFederal Financial Institutions Examination Councilsmall business lendingsmall farm lendingcommunity development lendingOffice of the Comptroller of the CurrencyFederal Reserve BoardOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Newsom Warns Federal Judges of Risk in Seizing Ballots Before Election Results Certified
Governor Newsom sent a letter to California's four chief federal district judges flagging legal resources for weighing search warrants for ballots, citing threats from the Trump administration.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegalWhite House Gavin NewsomCaliforniaelection integritysearch warrantsTrump administrationU.S. Department of Justice2026 electionCalifornia Governors Office
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Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Shield Reproductive Health Data in Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2026-4, ordering state departments to review and tighten protections for reproductive health care data, including limits on sharing geolocation data with companies and federal agencies.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal Gretchen WhitmerExecutive Directive 2026-4reproductive health dataMichigandata privacygeolocation dataabortion accessOffice of Michigan Governor
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Walz Appoints Vicky Wanta as Sixth Judicial District Judge in Duluth
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz names St. Louis County prosecutor Vicky Wanta to replace Judge Leslie E. Beiers, chambered in Duluth, praising her fairness and compassion.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalGeneral Politics Vicky WantaTim WalzSixth Judicial DistrictDuluthSt. Louis CountyJudicial AppointmentMinnesotaOffice of Minnesota Governor
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Census Bureau Updates OnTheMap and LODES With 2024 Employment Data
The Census Bureau has released LODES 8.5 and an updated OnTheMap tool, extending employment data coverage to 2024 for most states, with Alaska and Michigan the exceptions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborComputers and Internet U.S. Census BureauOnTheMapLODESLongitudinal Employer-Household Dynamicsemployment data2024 dataAlaskaMichigan
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Beshear Touts Record $2.38B Lottery Sales, New Logan County Plant and 45 Recovery Ready Counties
Gov. Andy Beshear announced record Kentucky Lottery sales of $2.38 billion, a $28 million ClearFlow Metalworks plant in Logan County, three new Recovery Ready Communities and a Veterans Day tribute.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEducationSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Andy BeshearKentucky LotteryClearFlow MetalworksRecovery Ready Communitiesmedical cannabisVeterans DayTeam KentuckyKentucky Governor's Office
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Warner Bros. Opens Ticket Sales for 'Dune: Part Three' Ahead of December 18 Release
Warner Bros. has put tickets on sale for Dune: Part Three, opening in theaters and IMAX on December 18, alongside a $15 digital movie sale and Gilmore Girls holiday tour dates.
EntertainmentBusinessFilm and TVMusicEducation Dune: Part ThreeWarner Bros.film ticketingGilmore Girls HolidaysGiant 70th anniversarydigital movie saleWarner Bros. Studio Tour HollywoodWarner Bros
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CFTC Staff Issues No-Action Letter on Trust Companies for Daily Settlements
The CFTC's Division of Clearing and Risk has issued a no-action letter on whether derivatives clearing organizations may use trust companies to conduct daily settlements with clearing members.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsBankingFederal GovernmentLegal Commodity Futures Trading CommissionDivision of Clearing and Riskderivatives clearing organizationstrust companiesdaily settlementsclearing membersno-action letter
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Gov. Reynolds Orders Iowa Flags at Half-Staff Saturday for Fallen WWII Sailor Robert Shove
Iowa flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, November 7, to honor Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove, who died a prisoner of war at 21 and whose remains were identified in 2025.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitarySocial Issues Kim ReynoldsRobert ShoveIowahalf-staff flagsUSS CanopusWorld War IISioux CityIowa Governors Office
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Treasury Sanctions 46 Targets Tied to Prince Group Scam Network and Madagascar Fraud Ring
OFAC sanctioned four individuals and 41 entities supporting the Prince Group criminal network, plus a Malaysian national who ran a Madagascar-based scam operation that defrauded Americans of over $400,000.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentBankingFinancial MarketsLegalAsia OFAC sanctionsPrince Group Transnational Criminal Organizationcyber-enabled fraudU.S. Department of the TreasuryScott Bessentmoney launderingdigital asset scamsUS Treasury
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Texas Environmental Regulators Set Slate of Permit Meetings and Hearings From November to December
TCEQ and SOAH schedule public meetings and contested case hearings across Texas from Nov 9 to Dec 14 on wastewater, water treatment and air permits, including a virtual SOAH hearing.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalEnergy TCEQState Office of Administrative HearingsTPDES permitpublic meetingcontested case hearingwastewaterair quality permit
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Google Launches Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash With 15-Second Clips and 30% Price Cut
Google DeepMind releases Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, a video generation model offering native 15-second clips, multi-turn conversational editing, better reference adherence and a 30% lower price.
Science & TechnologyBusinessMediaArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetFilm and TVEconomy Gemini Omni 1.2 FlashGoogle DeepMindGooglevideo generationGemini APIGoogle CloudAlphabet
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Iowa DNR Issues $36,000 in Penalties Across Six Enforcement Actions
Iowa DNR announces consent orders against CDI, LLC in Floyd and Hancock counties and administrative orders against four individuals, plus a draft air permit for an Eagle Grove facility.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalAgriculture Iowa Department of Natural Resourcesenforcement actionsCDI, LLCmanure management planair quality permitAg Processing Inc.Eagle GroveIowaUSA
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Media Monitor: Voices for Vaccines Rebuts Claims Linking COVID Shots to Stroke, Cancer and Roundup
Voices for Vaccines is pushing back on claims tying COVID-19 vaccines to Sen. Chris Murphy's stroke, a heart tumor and glyphosate in childhood vaccines, citing research on risks and testing limits.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Voices for VaccinesCOVID-19 vaccinesChris MurphyPeter McCulloughSV40glyphosateHPV vaccine