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IRS Seeks Volunteers and Community Partners for Free Tax Preparation Programs
The IRS is recruiting volunteers and community partners for its VITA and TCE free tax preparation programs ahead of the upcoming filing season, with sign-ups encouraged from October through January.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues IRSVolunteer Income Tax AssistanceTax Counseling for the ElderlyFrank J. Bisignanotax preparationvolunteerscommunity partners
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IRS Seeks Volunteers and Community Partners for Free Tax Preparation Programs
IRS calls for VITA and TCE volunteers and community partners ahead of the filing season, citing 84,500 volunteers who filed nearly 2.9 million free returns in 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues IRSVolunteer Income Tax AssistanceTax Counseling for the ElderlyFrank J. Bisignanotax preparationvolunteerscommunity partners
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Arlington to Host Free Virtual Info Session on Tree Planting, Protection and Care
Arlington County's Forestry team will answer resident questions about public trees, urban forest challenges and canopy protection during a free virtual session on October 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeState GovernmentsSocial Issues Arlington CountyUrban ForestryTreesVirtual Info SessionTree CanopyParks & RecreationArlington VirginiaArlington County Parks & Recreation
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IRS Seeks Volunteers and Community Partners for Free Tax Preparation Programs
IRS calls for VITA and TCE volunteers and partners ahead of the coming filing season, citing 84,500 volunteers who filed nearly 2.9 million free returns in 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Internal Revenue ServiceVolunteer Income Tax AssistanceTax Counseling for the ElderlyFrank J. Bisignanotax preparationvolunteerscommunity partners
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IRS Seeks Volunteers and Community Partners for Free Tax Preparation Programs
The IRS is recruiting volunteers and community partners for its VITA and TCE free tax preparation programs ahead of the upcoming filing season, with sign-ups encouraged from October through January.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and Labor IRSVolunteer Income Tax AssistanceTax Counseling for the Elderlytax preparationvolunteersFrank J. Bisignanofree tax services
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IRS Seeks Volunteers and Community Partners for Free Tax Preparation Programs
IRS calls for VITA and TCE volunteers and partners ahead of the coming filing season, citing 84,500 volunteers who filed nearly 2.9 million free returns in 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Internal Revenue ServiceVolunteer Income Tax AssistanceTax Counseling for the ElderlyFrank J. Bisignanotax preparationvolunteerscommunity partners
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IRS Seeks Volunteers and Community Partners for Free Tax Preparation Programs
IRS calls for VITA and TCE volunteers and partners ahead of filing season, citing 84,500 volunteers who filed nearly 2.9 million free returns in 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Internal Revenue ServiceVolunteer Income Tax AssistanceTax Counseling for the ElderlyFrank J. Bisignanofree tax preparationtax volunteerscommunity partnerships
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Whitmer Announces Appointments to 21 Michigan Boards and Commissions
Governor Gretchen Whitmer named appointees to 21 state boards and commissions, including the Natural Resources Commission, the Beef Industry Commission and the boards of nursing, pharmacy and counseling.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsAgricultureHealthLaw Enforcement Gretchen WhitmerMichiganNatural Resources CommissionMichigan Beef Industry CommissionMichigan Board of NursingBarry SandersAppointmentsOffice of Michigan Governor
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Fed's Bowman Calls for Modernizing Financial Regulation in Atlantic Council Speech
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Bowman addressed the Atlantic Council 2026 CEO & Senior Management Summit in Washington, D.C., outlining her views on modernizing financial regulation.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSABankingEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Federal ReserveBowmanfinancial regulationAtlantic CouncilWashington, D.C.Board of Governorsbanking supervisionU.S. Federal Reserve
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports Weight-Loss Pill Results, Nursing Home Evacuations
TIME Health reports Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill Foundayo cut Type 2 diabetes risk by 57%, plus Minnesota nursing home evacuations and a gratitude journaling alternative.
HealthBusinessWeatherMedical ScienceDisastersSocial Issues TIME HealthEli LillyFoundayoweight-loss pillType 2 diabetesMinnesota nursing home evacuationsreverse bucket list
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Columbia Welcomes World Leaders to Morningside Campus for Forum
Columbia University hosted world leaders including Mary Robinson, Panama's President Mulino, Ukraine's First Lady Zelenska, Finland's President Stubb and Greece's PM Mitsotakis during UN General Assembly week.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationArtificial IntelligenceClimate ChangeGeneral PoliticsUSA Columbia UniversityWorld Leaders ForumMary RobinsonJose Raul Mulino QuinteroOlena ZelenskaAlexander StubbKyriakos Mitsotakisnewsletter
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DHS Tests Counter-Drone Tech With State and Local Law Enforcement
DHS Science and Technology Directorate's NUSTL team assessed Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System technologies at a federal test facility, giving first responders hands-on evaluation of drone mitigation systems.
Science & TechnologyLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentMilitaryLegal Counter-Unmanned Aircraft SystemDepartment of Homeland SecurityNational Urban Security Technology LaboratoryAlice Hongfirst respondersSAVER programdrone mitigationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports on Psychiatry's Shifting Diagnoses, Lawsuit Over Renée Good's Death, Tennessee Execution Halt
The Washington Post reports psychiatrists are rethinking their diagnostic manual amid social media trends, Renée Good's family is suing Trump officials, and Tennessee paused executions after an inmate survived lethal injection.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementUSALegalMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesTransportation The Washington PostRenée GoodTrump administrationTennessee executionsChrista Pikelethal injectionU.S. passports
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Whitmer Announces $89 Million 'Reclaim the Rivers' Plan to Clean Up Detroit and Kalamazoo Rivers
Michigan commits $89 million to clean up the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers, targeting PCBs, sediment and habitat restoration, with a goal of lasting change by 2040.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsClimate ChangeEnergyEconomy Reclaim the RiversGretchen WhitmerDetroit RiverKalamazoo RiverMichigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and EnergyPCB cleanuphabitat restorationOffice of Michigan Governor
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Medicare Open Enrollment Opens October 15 With $2,400 Drug Cost Cap for 2027
Medicare beneficiaries can preview 2027 plan options now ahead of Open Enrollment on October 15, with a $2,400 out-of-pocket cap on covered prescription drug costs.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Medicare Open EnrollmentCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Servicesprescription drug coverageout-of-pocket costsMedicare.govU.S. Department of Health and Human Services1-800-MEDICARE
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Social Security Reminds Beneficiaries to Report September Wages Online
SSA urges SSDI and SSI recipients to report gross monthly wages for September, noting online reporting is available through a secure my Social Security account.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Social Security AdministrationWage ReportingSupplemental Security IncomeSocial Security Disability Insurancemy Social Security accountSSISSDI
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Nebraska Game and Parks Launches River Relic Cider to Support Wildlife Conservation
Nebraska Game and Parks and Glacial Till Vineyard release River Relic Cider, a limited-edition papaya hard cider that raises $1 per six-pack for wildlife education and conservation statewide.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesAgriculture Nebraska Game and ParksRiver Relic CiderGlacial Till Vineyardwildlife conservationNebraskaland Magazine photo contestGavin CarrizalesPonca State Park
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EPA Proposes Air Permits for Blue Marlin Offshore Port in Gulf of America
EPA proposes air permits for the Blue Marlin Offshore Port off Louisiana, which could export around 605 million barrels of crude oil per year, with a 30-day public comment period.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentEnergyFederal GovernmentTradeTransportationUSA Blue Marlin Offshore PortEnvironmental Protection AgencyCameron Parish, LouisianaGulf of Americacrude oil exportsair permitsScott MasonEPA
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National Fire Academy Opens Managing Officer Program Applications for 2026
The National Fire Academy will accept applications for its multiyear Managing Officer Program from November 2-30, 2026, or until 500 applications are received, with four R6001 course dates scheduled in 2027.
EducationFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborUSA Managing Officer ProgramNational Fire Academyfire service leadershipemergency medical servicesprofessional developmentEmmitsburg MarylandR6001
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Warner Bros. Unveils Slate of Trailers, 4K Releases and Theater Dates
Warner Bros. promotes Tom Cruise's Digger in theaters and IMAX, a Clayface final trailer ahead of its October 23 release, and 4K arrivals for Gone with the Wind and Interview with the Vampire.
EntertainmentMediaFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingVideo Games Warner Bros.Tom CruiseDiggerClayfaceGone with the WindInterview with the VampireThe Wizard of Oz at SphereWarner Bros
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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 instead of in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaSocial Security office statusonline servicesretirement benefitsdisability benefitsmy Social Security account
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Social Security Warns SSI Recipients to Report Life Changes or Risk Payment Errors
SSA says SSI recipients must report changes in income, resources or living arrangements as soon as they happen to keep payments correct and avoid overpayments, underpayments or penalties.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomy Supplemental Security IncomeSocial Security AdministrationSSI paymentsoverpaymentsmy Social Security accountbenefits
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Department of War Launches 'Brilliant at the Basics' Cybersecurity Awareness Month Campaign
The Department of War's CIO office launched a monthlong "Brilliant at the Basics" campaign for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, offering daily tips and resources across four weekly themes for warfighters, the workforce and industry partners.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAFederal GovernmentMilitaryComputers and InternetSocial Issues Cybersecurity Awareness MonthDepartment of WarKirsten DaviesOperational TechnologyDefense Industrial BaseCyber DefenseInformation TechnologyU.S. Department of War
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Pentagon Raises Hostile Fire and Imminent Danger Pay for First Time in More Than Two Decades
The Department of War will raise Hostile Fire Pay to $450 and Imminent Danger Pay to $275 a month from October 1, 2026, the first major adjustment to the special duty pays since 2002.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentMilitaryEmployment and LaborLegal Hostile Fire PayImminent Danger PayU.S. Department of WarSean Parnellmilitary compensationNational Defense Authorization Act37 U.S. Code 351
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Spanberger Unveils 2026 Virginia Energy Plan Backed by First-Ever System Modeling
Governor Abigail Spanberger released the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan, pairing over 3,000 public survey responses with energy-system modeling to chart multiple paths to a net-zero power sector by 2050.
Politics and GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentClimate ChangeState GovernmentsEconomy Virginia Energy PlanAbigail Spanbergernet-zero power sectorclean energydata centersVirginiaenergy affordabilityReston
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Fed Vice Chair Jefferson to Speak on U.S. Economy and Monetary Policy at University of Virginia
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Jefferson is set to deliver a speech on the U.S. economy and monetary policy at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal GovernmentEducation Federal ReserveJeffersonMonetary PolicyU.S. EconomyDarden School of BusinessUniversity of VirginiaCharlottesvilleU.S. Federal Reserve
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Treasury Targets A7 Network Shadow Banking Ring Used by Iran to Evade Sanctions
FinCEN proposes rule barring fund transmittals tied to the A7 Network's Sub-Agents and issues an alert to help banks spot suspicious activity, as OFAC sanctions the Russia-linked network.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementUSAIranRussiaFederal GovernmentBankingFinancial MarketsLegalMilitary A7 NetworkFinCENIran sanctions evasionOffice of Foreign Assets ControlOperation Economic Outcastshadow bankingFinancial Crimes Enforcement Network
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OCC Releases CRA Performance Evaluations for 13 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations
The OCC published Community Reinvestment Act ratings for 13 institutions covering September 2026, with three banks earning Outstanding and the rest rated Satisfactory.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Community Reinvestment ActOffice of the Comptroller of the CurrencyCRA performance evaluationsnational banksfederal savings associationsbank regulationMidCountry BankOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Sherrill Launches State Health Benefits Reform Working Group
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill launches a working group with unions, healthcare groups and employers to make the State Health Benefits Program more affordable and sustainable.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborEconomyLegal Mikie SherrillState Health Benefits ProgramNew JerseyKellie Doucettehealth insurancelabor unionspublic employeesOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Sanders to Attend Ribbon-Cutting for UAM Forest Health Research Center
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will take part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the University of Arkansas at Monticello Forest Health Research Center on Friday, October 2.
Politics and GovernmentEducationScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEnvironmentAgriculture Sarah Huckabee SandersUniversity of Arkansas at MonticelloForest Health Research CenterMonticello, ArkansasRibbon-Cutting CeremonyArkansas Department of EducationArkansas Governor