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Virginia Medicaid Expansion Enrollees Face New Federal Work Requirement Starting January 2027
Virginia Medicaid Expansion adults must work, volunteer or study 80 hours a month, or qualify for an exemption, under a new federal law taking effect in January 2027.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues Medicaid ExpansionVirginiaCardinal CareFederal work requirementDepartment of Medical Assistance ServicesHealth insuranceOpen enrollment
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Media Monitor: CSIS Nuclear Policy News Roundup Covers Ukraine Starlink Concerns, EDF Climate Measures and Rooppur Criticality
CSIS's Nuclear Policy News briefs Ukrainian officers' warnings over Starlink restrictions, EDF's accelerated climate plan, Bangladesh's Rooppur 1 criticality and a UK nuclear strategy, among other items.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessEnergyMilitaryAsiaEuropeMiddle EastUnited KingdomBangladeshFranceSouth KoreaNorth Korea CSISNuclear Policy NewsStarlinkUkraineEDFRooppur Nuclear Power Plant
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Ivey Extends Alabama State of Emergency for 14 Days After Hurricane Isaias
Governor Kay Ivey extends Alabama's state of emergency through October 28 as recovery and damage assessments continue in five counties after Hurricane Isaias killed two Alabamians.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherDisastersState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherFederal GovernmentLaw Enforcement Hurricane IsaiasKay IveyAlabamaState of EmergencyFederal Emergency Management AgencyDonald TrumpDisaster ReliefAlabama Governors Office
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Columbia's Michael Woodford Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
Columbia's Michael Woodford shares the 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences with Stanford's Robert E. Hall, then heads straight to Uris Hall to administer a course test.
Science & TechnologyEntertainmentSportEducationEconomyFilm and TV Michael WoodfordNobel PrizeColumbia UniversityRobert E. HallGouverneur MorrisColumbia Women's SoccerHigher Educationnewsletter
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Rice University Launches Universitywide AI Initiative With 75 Faculty Hires
Rice University unveils a transformational AI initiative: 75 new faculty across disciplines, a state-of-the-art research facility and expanded AI courses and degrees.
Science & TechnologyEducationBusinessPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceEnergyTradeMedical ScienceEconomyHigher Education Rice UniversityFaculty HiringAI WeekResearch FacilitiesHouston
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ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Sexual Predators and Domestic Assailants in 'Worst of the Worst' Sweep
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of crimes including sex with a minor, unlawful videotaping, assault and cocaine conspiracy, according to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementMarkwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland Securityillegal aliensdeportationpublic safetyimmigration enforcementU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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SEC Trading and Markets Director Jamie Selway to Speak at Security Traders Association's 93rd Annual Market Structure Conference
Jamie Selway, Director of the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets, has delivered remarks titled "How Soon is Now?" at the Security Traders Association's 93rd Annual Market Structure Conference.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionJamie SelwaySecurity Traders AssociationMarket Structure ConferenceDivision of Trading and MarketsSpeeches and Statements
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Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15: Preview Plans Now
Medicare urges beneficiaries to create a secure online account before Open Enrollment starts October 15, so they can preview plans, compare star ratings and check drug costs.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and InternetUSA MedicareOpen EnrollmentMedicare accountStar RatingsDrug PlansID.meLogin.gov
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Spanberger Congratulates Dr. Richard Linton on Virginia Tech Presidency
Governor Abigail Spanberger welcomed Dr. Richard Linton as Virginia Tech's 17th president, praising his food science career and thanking outgoing President Tim Sands for his service.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState Governments Abigail SpanbergerRichard LintonVirginia TechTim SandsBlacksburgHigher EducationVirginiaReston
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OCC Report Finds All Nine Largest National Banks Had Debanking Policies
Comptroller Jonathan V. Gould says the banks denied or limited services based on political, religious or social views and lawful business activities between 2020 and September 2025, and that the OCC will assess further regulatory changes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessBankingFederal GovernmentCongressLegalEconomySocial Issues Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyDebankingJonathan V. GouldAndy BarrCoal industryFirearms industryLexington, KentuckyOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)National banksFair access to financial servicesReputation riskExecutive Order
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Sanders to Bring Cabinet to El Dorado as Arkansas' Capital for a Day
The governor will meet first responders, students and local officials on Thursday, October 15, the twenty-sixth such designation under her program.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEducationEmployment and LaborEnergyGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Sarah Huckabee SandersEl DoradoArkansasCapital for a DaySouth Arkansas CollegeDelek US El Dorado RefinerywildfiresArkansas GovernorUnion CountyOil Heritage ParkMurphy Arts District
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status Has Changed at Its American Samoa Offices
The agency did not give a reason for the change or say when normal service might resume, and is directing the public to check office status online before visiting.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationAmerican SamoaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountMedicareretirement benefitsdisability benefits
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Whitmer Announces Third Round of Medical Debt Relief, Erasing $21 Million for Nearly 10,000 Michiganders
Michigan's third round of medical debt relief wipes out more than $21 million for 9,767 residents through nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, bringing total state relief past $221 million.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAState GovernmentsDemocratic PartyEconomySocial Issues Medical Debt ReliefGretchen WhitmerUndue Medical DebtMichiganGarlin Gilchrist IIMedicaidHealth Care CostsOffice of Michigan Governor
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Federal Reserve Releases Beige Book
The Federal Reserve has published its Beige Book, a regular publication on monetary policy, available through the Board's website and social media channels.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyFederal GovernmentBanking Federal ReserveBeige Bookmonetary policyFederal Reserve BoardWashington DCU.S. Federal Reserve
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Mayor Bass Directs LAFD Predeployment as Red Flag Warning Issued for LA, Ventura Mountain Areas
Mayor Karen Bass directs LAFD to strategically predeploy personnel and equipment as the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning for Los Angeles and Ventura County mountains.
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentUSAGeneral WeatherState GovernmentsDisastersLaw Enforcement Karen BassLos Angeles Fire DepartmentRed Flag WarningNational Weather ServiceSanta Ana windsVentura CountyCalOESLA Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: Check My Ads Reports Behavioral Remedies in Google Ad Tech Antitrust Case
Check My Ads reports a judge ordered behavioral, not structural, remedies in the U.S. v. Google ad tech case, and that the European Commission must still decide on its own remedies.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementUSAEuropeLegalComputers and InternetMediaSocial Issues Googleantitrustad techJudge BrinkemaEuropean Commissioncookie banneronline scamsCheck My Ads
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Multi-Agency Probe Busts LA Mail Theft Ring; Two Postal Workers Get 5½ Years
Two postal carrier technicians stole pandemic relief checks for four years as part of a Los Angeles fraud ring that netted millions, investigators say. Both were sentenced to 5½ years in prison.
Law EnforcementUSALegalFederal Government Mail TheftUSPS Office of Inspector GeneralLos AngelesU.S. Postal Inspection ServicePandemic Relief ChecksFraudProduct Recall
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National Fire Academy Seeks Students for Youth Firesetting Prevention Course
The National Fire Academy has immediate vacancies for its R0629 Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention course, running November 1-6, 2026, at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
EducationLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesUSA National Fire AcademyYouth Firesetting Prevention and InterventionNFPA Standard 1030EmmitsburgMarylandFire Safety TrainingStudent Recruitment
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NRC Renews Westinghouse AP1000 Design Certification Through 2066
The NRC updated and renewed Westinghouse's AP1000 reactor design certification, folding in lessons from Vogtle Units 3 and 4 to cut duplicative reviews and licensing costs for future applicants.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyFederal GovernmentEnvironmentLegal Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWestinghouse AP1000Vogtle Units 3 and 4Nuclear reactor licensingHo K. NiehADVANCE ActDesign certificationU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
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Georgia Ports Wins Permit for 3.5 Million TEU Savannah Container Terminal
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approves the Savannah Container Terminal after a three-year review, clearing Georgia Ports to build a 350-acre, 3.5 million TEU facility starting in 2028.
BusinessUSATransportationTradeEmployment and LaborEconomy Georgia Ports AuthoritySavannah Container TerminalPort of SavannahU.S. Army Corps of EngineersHutchison IslandKevin PriceGriff Lynch
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Library of Congress Marks 55th Anniversary of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' With Cast Reunion
Original cast members Peter Ostrum, Julie Dawn Cole, Paris Themmen and Rusty Goffe will reunite at the Library of Congress for a panel on the 1971 film's making and legacy.
EntertainmentMediaFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing Library of CongressWilly Wonka and the Chocolate FactoryPeter OstrumJulie Dawn ColeParis ThemmenRusty GoffeDavid SeltzerU.S. Library of Congress
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Social Security Administration Alerts North Carolina Beneficiaries to Local Office Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in North Carolina has changed, and points beneficiaries to online services for routine business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationNorth CarolinaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Media Monitor: NPR Launches Midlife Podcast and Newsletter With Allison Aubrey
NPR is reporting that health and science correspondent Allison Aubrey has launched a new podcast and newsletter, "Your Turn with Allison Aubrey," focused on midlife transitions and living well.
MediaHealthEntertainmentDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues NPRAllison AubreyYour Turn with Allison Aubreymidlife transitionspodcastnewsletterAARPNPR Breaking News
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Rice University Expands AI Push With 75 Faculty Hires and New Master's Degree
Rice University is expanding its artificial intelligence focus with 75 faculty hires, a new master's degree and dedicated industry collaboration space in Houston's Ion District.
Science & TechnologyEducationPolitics and GovernmentHealthSportUSAArtificial IntelligenceElectionMedical ScienceGeneral Politics Rice UniversityHigher EducationWalletHub College RankingsHarris County PoliticsQuantum SimulationAmerican Athletic Conference
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Bessent Urges IMF and World Bank to Refocus on Core Missions, End Upstream Gas Ban
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells the IMF and World Bank to return to core missions, retire the upstream gas financing ban, resume graduations, and rein in bloated board budgets.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeEnergyFinancial MarketsAfrica Scott BessentInternational Monetary FundWorld BankU.S. Department of the TreasuryIMF quotasupstream gas financingInternational Finance CorporationUS Treasury
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Newsom Visits Visalia, Awards First Made in California License to Voltage Multipliers
Governor Newsom toured a Visalia advanced manufacturer and presented the state's new Made in California label, a program aimed at helping small and mid-sized producers reach new markets.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborTrade Made in CaliforniaGavin NewsomVoltage MultipliersVisaliamanufacturingGO-BizCentral ValleyCalifornia Governors Office
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Lamont, Tong Blast Trump Administration Bid to Revoke Revolution Wind Permit
Connecticut leaders vow to fight the Trump administration's court request to rescind approval of the 704-megawatt Revolution Wind project, citing ratepayer savings and grid reliability.
Politics and GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentLegalUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentClimate Change Revolution WindNed LamontWilliam TongTrump administrationoffshore windConnecticutDepartment of Energy and Environmental ProtectionConnecticut Governors Office
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SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss IPO Modernization and Regulation Crowdfunding
The SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will meet October 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. to continue discussing IPO modernization and explore potential policy around regulation crowdfunding.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionSmall Business Capital Formation Advisory CommitteeIPO modernizationregulation crowdfundingsmall business capital formation
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Blood Pressure Drug Losartan May Activate Health-Promoting Brown Fat, NIH-Funded Study Finds
NIH-funded analysis of over 100,000 patients links losartan and other ARBs to boosted brown fat activity, tied to better cardiometabolic and psychiatric health.
HealthScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceFederal Government losartanbrown adipose tissueNational Institutes of Healthangiotensin receptor blockersPaul CohenRockefeller Universitycardiometabolic health
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Whitmer Announces $23 Million State Investment to Leverage Nearly $118 Million in Federal Funds for Nine Michigan Projects
Michigan's Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund invests $23 million in nine projects across defense, space, ports and workforce training, leveraging up to $118 million in federal funding and creating over 1,000 jobs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborEnergyTransportation Gretchen WhitmerMake it in Michigan Competitiveness FundMichigan Infrastructure OfficeKevin MehrenPort of MonroeKMI Spacefederal fundingOffice of Michigan Governor