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Mayor Bass Mourns Dolores Huerta: "Today, We Lost an Icon"
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pays tribute to civil rights and labor leader Dolores Huerta, praising her decades of farm worker organizing and her fight for dignity and equality "into her nineties."
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesState GovernmentsLegal Dolores HuertaKaren BassLos Angelesfarm workerscivil rightslabor movementCaliforniaLA Mayors Office
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Newsom Orders Flags at Half-Staff as California Mourns Dolores Huerta
Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom honor labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, praising her "Sí, se puede" legacy as flags fly at half-staff.
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesState GovernmentsLegal Dolores HuertaGavin NewsomJennifer Siebel NewsomCaliforniaUnited Farm WorkersDelano grape boycottCivil RightsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Newsom Orders Flags at Half-Staff as California Mourns Dolores Huerta
Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom honor labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, ordering flags flown at half-staff across California in her memory.
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesState GovernmentsLegal Dolores HuertaGavin NewsomJennifer Siebel NewsomCaliforniaUnited Farm WorkersDelano grape boycottCivil RightsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Census Bureau Releases 2025 Educational Attainment Data for U.S. Adults
The U.S. Census Bureau has published its Educational Attainment in the United States: 2025 tables, breaking down adult education levels by age, sex, race, nativity and other characteristics.
Politics and GovernmentEducationFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial Issues U.S. Census BureauEducational Attainment in the United States: 2025Current Population SurveyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statisticseducational attainmentdemographics
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CFTC to Host Roundtable on 24/7 Trading in Derivatives Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will hold an industry roundtable on Dec. 15 to discuss the viability of derivatives markets moving to 24/7 trading, building on its summer Request for Comment.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomy CFTC24/7 tradingderivatives marketsindustry roundtableRequest for CommentCommodity Futures Trading Commission
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Port of Oakland Releases October 2026 Maritime Newsletter
Port of Oakland publishes its October 2026 Maritime Newsletter, covering September cargo volume statistics, a European delegation visit and a new Oakland fireboat.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentTransportationTradeEurope Port of OaklandMaritime Newslettercargo volume statisticsEuropean delegation visitOakland fireboatOaklandCalifornia
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San Pedro Bay Ports Name LNG and Methanol as Most Viable Clean Marine Fuels
A joint Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles study finds LNG and methanol are the most viable near-term clean marine fuels, with demand projected to grow by 2030.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergyTransportationClimate Change Port of Long BeachPort of Los AngelesClean Air Action Planliquefied natural gasmethanolGreen Shipping CorridorSan Pedro Bay
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Media Monitor: IISS Says Taliban Consolidates Power After Five Years but Remains Economically Fragile and Diplomatically Isolated
The International Institute for Strategic Studies reports the Taliban has consolidated power in Afghanistan and built regional ties, but remains economically fragile, politically repressive and far from international integration.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictAfghanistanPakistanGeneral PoliticsMilitarySocial IssuesEconomyAsia TalibanInternational Institute for Strategic StudiesTehrik-e-Taliban Pakistanwomen's rightsIISS
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Lamont, Russell-Tucker Congratulate Two Connecticut Students Named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars
Vedant Rakesh Kansara of Farmington High School and Suchita Srinivasan of Cheshire High School are among 161 high school seniors nationwide named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial Issues U.S. Presidential ScholarsNed LamontCharlene M. Russell-TuckerConnecticut State Department of EducationFarmington High SchoolCheshire High SchoolU.S. Department of EducationConnecticut Governors Office
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DHS Says ICE Arrested Dozens of Non-Citizens in Nationwide Voter Fraud Crackdown
Homeland Security says ICE has arrested dozens of non-citizens accused of illegally voting, citing 13 cases and past arrests as part of the Trump administration's election integrity push.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementElectionFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues voter fraudU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityImmigration and Customs EnforcementMarkwayne Mullinnon-citizen votingelection integrityTrump administration
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National Geographic's "Africa Earth's Wild Home" Screens Free at DC's Museum of Exploration
National Geographic's seven-part docuseries "Africa Earth's Wild Home," narrated by Wunmi Mosaku, screens all day November 2 at Washington DC's Museum of Exploration, free with code SCREENINGS112.
EntertainmentMediaScience & TechnologyFilm and TVEducation National GeographicAfrica Earth's Wild HomeMuseum of ExplorationWashington, DCWunmi Mosakudocuseriesfree screeningsDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Media Monitor: Futurism Highlights AI Research, Restaurant Robot Incident and Health Findings in Year's Top Stories
Futurism is reporting on its top stories of the year so far, including AI research findings, a robot rampage at a California restaurant, and a parasite linked to cognition.
Science & TechnologyHealthMediaArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceRoboticsComputers and Internet FuturismSam AltmanOpenAICaliforniaAlzheimer's diseaseparasite
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NYC's "Click-to-Cancel" Rule Takes Effect as DCWP Unveils Complaint Portal and Backs POWER Act
New York City's "Click-to-Cancel" rule is now in effect, giving DCWP new authority over deceptive subscription practices, alongside a new complaint portal and proposed POWER Act.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborLegalComputers and Internet Click-to-CancelDCWPPOWER Actsubscription trapsdelivery workersAI chatbotsNew York City
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SEC Chairman Atkins to Ring Texas Stock Exchange Closing Bell, Deliver Dallas Keynote
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins will ring the Texas Stock Exchange closing bell on Oct. 30 at 3:50 p.m. ET, then give a keynote address and fireside chat with the Economic Club of Dallas.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionPaul S. AtkinsTexas Stock ExchangeEconomic Club of Dallasclosing bell ceremonykeynote addressfireside chat
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Columbia Neighbors Roundup: DDC Alum Manny Almonte, Construction Interns and a Record Lamont Open House
Columbia's Double Discovery Center alum Enmanuel "Manny" Almonte reflects on his first year at UVA, while CUFO hosts 11 high school interns and Lamont-Doherty welcomes 2,500 open house visitors.
EducationScience & TechnologyEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentHealthTransportationElectionAstronomy and SpaceMusicSocial Issues Double Discovery CenterColumbia UniversityEnmanuel AlmonteLamont-Doherty Earth ObservatoryColumbia University Facilities and OperationsKadiatou BahNew York City MarathonColumbia Neighbors
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A Century After His Death, Houdini Still Won't Disappear
Harry Houdini died 100 years ago this Halloween, leaving the Library of Congress his 4,000-book magic library. A new look at his death suggests the famous sucker punch story is only partly true.
EntertainmentMediaFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Harry HoudiniLibrary of CongressmagicAdam BegleyAmanda ZimmermanPenn JillettevaudevilleU.S. Library of Congress
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Census Bureau to Host Webinar on Current Population Survey Modernization
U.S. Census Bureau will hold a Nov. 10 webinar on its joint effort with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to modernize the Current Population Survey as response rates decline.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyMedia U.S. Census BureauCurrent Population SurveyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statisticssurvey modernizationwebinarresponse ratesKyra Linse
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Treasury Sanctions 10 People and One Entity Over North Korean IT Worker Fraud
OFAC targets facilitators and networks behind DPRK IT worker schemes that defraud U.S. businesses and fund weapons programs, designating individuals in Russia and the DPRK.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEconomyBankingComputers and InternetAsia OFAC sanctionsNorth Korea IT workersU.S. Department of the TreasuryScott Bessentcryptocurrency money launderingFirst Financial and Technical Development Centersanctions evasionUS Treasury
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Construction Begins on New Enfield Train Station, Restoring Passenger Rail After 40 Years
Connecticut officials broke ground on a $125.3 million Enfield station in Thompsonville, restoring Hartford Line passenger rail to the town for the first time since 1986, with completion expected in fall 2030.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationState GovernmentsEconomyReal Estate Enfield Train StationHartford Line Rail ProgramNed LamontConnecticut Department of Transportationpassenger railThompsonvilletransit-oriented developmentConnecticut Governors Office
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US Sanctions Rwandan Defence Ministry and Bank Over M23 Support
Treasury's OFAC sanctions Rwanda's Ministry of Defence and Zigama Credit and Savings Society, accusing them of backing M23 rebels and smuggling gold and minerals from eastern DRC.
Politics and GovernmentConflictBusinessAfricaFederal GovernmentMilitaryBankingTrade OFAC sanctionsRwandan Ministry of DefenceZigama Credit and Savings SocietyM23Democratic Republic of the CongoWashington Accords for Peace and ProsperityScott BessentUS Treasury
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SEC Commissioner Uyeda Issues Remarks to Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee
SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda has delivered remarks to the agency's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, with the speech published in the SEC's Speeches and Statements section.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsEconomy Mark T. UyedaSecurities and Exchange CommissionSmall Business Capital Formation Advisory CommitteeSEC speeches and statementssmall business capital formationfinancial regulation
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Whitmer Proclaims National First Responders Day as Michigan Crime Rate Hits Seven-Year Low
Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist honor Michigan's firefighters, police and EMS workers, citing a seven-year-low crime rate, violent crime down over 40% since 2021 and more than 1,000 illegal guns seized.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsSocial Issues National First Responders DayGretchen WhitmerGarlin GilchristMichigan State Policepublic safetycrime rateOperation Safe NeighborhoodsOffice of Michigan Governor
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Sanders to Speak at Thank the American Worker Lunch Marking America 250
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver remarks at the Thank the American Worker lunch celebrating America 250 at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion on Thursday, October 29.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMediaSocial Issues Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansas Governor's MansionLittle RockAmerica 250Thank the American WorkerArkansasArkansas Governor
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September Jobless Rates Fall in 226 of 387 U.S. Metro Areas
BLS data show unemployment rates were lower year over year in 226 of 387 metro areas in September, while nonfarm payroll employment rose in just 11 areas and fell in 3.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsMetropolitan Area Employment and Unemploymentunemployment ratenonfarm payroll employmentlabor market
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Gross Job Gains Hit 7.4 Million in First Quarter 2026, BLS Reports
BLS data show private-sector gross job gains of 7.4 million and gross job losses of 7.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, a near-even balance in business employment dynamics.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsBusiness Employment Dynamicsgross job gainsgross job lossesprivate-sector employmentfirst quarter 2026labor market
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Media Monitor: Hacks/Hackers Highlights AI Coding Demos, Newsroom Voter Guides Ahead of Midterms
Hacks/Hackers is reporting on upcoming vibe coding demos, a Tow-Knight discussion on AI and news, and a Voter Guide Commons pilot now carrying newsroom guides from 10 states.
MediaScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceElectionComputers and InternetDigital and Print Publishing Hacks/Hackersvibe codingTow-Knight Center for Journalism FuturesGina ChuaVoter Guide Commonsmidterm elections
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Postal Worker Helped Steal Checks in $5 Million Mail Theft Ring, Investigators Say
A USPS mail handler in Capitol Heights allegedly supplied hundreds of stolen checks to a Maryland fraud ring that victimized over 900 people and businesses nationwide, netting luxury cars and jewelry.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalBankingFinancial Markets mail theftcheck fraudUSPS Office of Inspector GeneralCapitol HeightsPrince George's CountysentencingProduct Recall
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DHS Highlights ICE Arrests of Violent Criminal Illegal Aliens in Texas
DHS names five illegal aliens arrested by ICE in Texas, including gang members convicted of manslaughter, drug trafficking, burglary and assault, citing Trump administration enforcement.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentRepublican PartySocial IssuesLegal U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityImmigration and Customs EnforcementTexasMarkwayne Mullinillegal alien arrestsgang membersCorpus Christi
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Library of Congress Librarian-in-Residence Experiments With Automated Workflows to Make Web Archives More Discoverable
Camilla Crane, a Librarian-in-Residence in the Library of Congress Web Archiving Section, is testing automated workflows to enhance descriptive records and improve access to nearly 13,000 live websites.
Science & TechnologyMediaEducationComputers and InternetDigital and Print Publishing Library of CongressWeb Archiving SectionCamilla CraneLibrarian-in-ResidenceWeb Cultures Web Archivedigital preservationmetadataU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Says Democrats Favored to Take House, Senate a Toss-Up
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Democrats appear poised to win control of the House in next week's midterm elections, while the Senate remains a toss-up.
Politics and GovernmentElectionCongressDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyState Governments Los Angeles Timesmidterm electionsU.S. HouseU.S. SenateredistrictingMike JohnsonCook Political ReportL.A. Times Politics