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SSA Updates Unearned Income Policy Following VA Regulation Change
The Social Security Administration updated its unearned income policy (POMS SI 00830 TN 284) on August 24, 2026. This change clarifies the "beneficiary" definition, prompted by a Veterans Administration regulation update on apportionment procedures effective February 9, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesLegal Social Security AdministrationVeterans AdministrationUnearned IncomePolicy UpdateBeneficiaryApportionment ProceduresGovernment
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Media Monitor: The Washington Post Highlights Subscription Benefits
The Washington Post is promoting its digital subscription, offering unlimited access to breaking news, investigations, and political coverage for a discounted first year.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentWorldGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print Publishing The Washington PostDigital SubscriptionJournalismBreaking NewsPolitical CoverageInternational CoverageInvestigations
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Social Security Administration Updates Florida Office Status, Promotes Online Services
The Social Security Administration announced changes to Florida office operations, urging residents to use extensive online services for benefits, account management, and information, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomy Social Security AdministrationFloridaOffice StatusOnline ServicesBenefitsRetirementDisability
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Media Monitor: Trump Reportedly Considering Renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America"
Newsweek reports President Donald Trump is seriously considering renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," viewing it as more than trolling and part of his "symbolic sovereignty" to assert U.S. primacy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Donald TrumpLake OntarioLake AmericaCanadaRenamingTariffsPoliticsNewsweek
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Social Security Administration Updates New York Office Status, Promotes Online Services
The Social Security Administration announced changes to its New York office operations, encouraging residents to utilize extensive online services for managing benefits, applying for new ones, and accessing personal information, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomyEducation Social Security AdministrationNew YorkOnline ServicesBenefitsRetirementDisabilityMedicare
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Governor Sanders to Announce Initiative with State Agencies
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will make an announcement Wednesday, August 26, with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Department of Education, and Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism in North Little Rock.
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NPR Tiny Desk Contest Judges Reveal Top Music Picks Across Genres
NPR's Tiny Desk Contest judges have announced their favorite entries in R&B, soul, rock, folk, and Latin music, highlighting diverse artists and their standout songs from the competition.
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FTC Finalizes Consent Order for Ascension-AmSurg $3.9 Billion Deal
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a consent order for Ascension Health Alliance's proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of AmSurg LLC, clearing a significant regulatory hurdle for the major healthcare merger.
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Social Security Administration Updates Florida Office Status, Promotes Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its Florida offices. The agency encourages residents to utilize its comprehensive online services for managing benefits, applying for assistance, and accessing account information, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Social Security AdministrationFloridaOffice StatusOnline ServicesRetirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsMedicare
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IRS to Retire FIRE System, Mandates Switch to IRIS for 2027 Filing
The IRS is retiring its FIRE e-file system, requiring information return filers to transition to the new IRIS platform by November 19, 2026, for the 2027 filing season. Prepare now by applying for an IRIS TCC.
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Michigan Districts Lead on Science of Reading Training Ahead of State Mandate
Governor Whitmer recognized 17 Michigan districts for committing to train all elementary educators in the science of reading, utilizing LETRS training, ahead of the 2031 state mandate, aiming to boost literacy statewide.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues MichiganGovernor WhitmerScience of ReadingLETRSLiteracySchool DistrictsOffice of Michigan Governor
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IRS Announces Transition from FIRE to IRIS E-File System
The IRS is retiring its FIRE e-file system, transitioning to the new IRIS platform for 2027 filing season. Filers must prepare for key November deadlines and apply for new TCCs to ensure compliance with the modernized information return submission process.
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact reports on U.S.-Canada trade war, egg freezing trend
PolitiFact is reporting on a full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada, detailing the affected products and the stalled negotiations. It also covers the rising trend of women freezing their eggs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthTradeEconomyMedical ScienceSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentElection US-Canada RelationsTrade WarTariffsDonald TrumpEgg FreezingAlexandria Ocasio-CortezReproductive TechnologyPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Alexandria Man Arrested in Hybla Valley Shooting
Fairfax County Police arrested Jihad Oliver-White, 24, of Alexandria, in connection with a non-fatal shooting in Hybla Valley on August 22. He faces charges including malicious wounding and is held without bond, with multiple firearms recovered.
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Constant Contact Details Customer Contact Data Practices and Privacy Compliance
Constant Contact outlines its approach to managing customer contact data, emphasizing its role as a service provider, adherence to privacy frameworks, and mechanisms for users to manage their preferences and report abuse.
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Media Monitor: Karen Attiah Wins Arbitration Against Washington Post; Fox News Adds Emily Compagno to 'The Five'
Poynter reports Karen Attiah won her arbitration case against The Washington Post. Fox News announced Emily Compagno is joining 'The Five.' CNN detailed struggles in Jeanine Pirro's U.S. Attorney office and reported on CNN's technical difficulties. California AG canceled a meeting on the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
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United Airlines Unveils Largest International Expansion with 10 New Cities and New A321XLR Aircraft
United Airlines announces its largest international expansion, adding 10 new cities and new routes across Europe and Asia for 2027, featuring the debut of its 'Born to Explore' A321XLR aircraft.
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Study: Credit Card Rewards Fuel $9.2 Billion Wealth Transfer
A new study reveals credit card rewards programs create a $9.2 billion wealth transfer, benefiting credit card users while leaving middle-income debit card users at a disadvantage.
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on new Iran sanctions, Supreme Court mail-in voting decision, and DHS surveillance
NPR is reporting new U.S. economic sanctions against Iran, a Supreme Court decision on mail-in voting, and revelations about Homeland Security surveillance in the Twin Cities.
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Iran Sanctions, U.S.-Canada Trade War, Supreme Court Election Order
Newsweek reports on Trump's Iran sanctions challenging China, a renewed U.S.-Canada trade war, and a Supreme Court election order. It also covers a North Dakota child killing case and planned immigration visa revocations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictWorldFederal GovernmentTradeElectionSocial IssuesMiddle East Donald TrumpChinaIranSanctionsSupreme CourtElectionsImmigrationNewsweek
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George Mason University Welcomes Record Undergraduate Class Amidst New Initiatives
George Mason University sees record undergraduate enrollment, expands quantum science partnerships in South Korea, and offers unique student internships and summer technology programs, fostering growth and innovation.
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Moderate M6.9 Solar Flare Causes Brief Radio Blackouts
A moderate M6.9 X-ray solar flare on August 25, 2026, caused R2-class space weather impacts. It led to limited, tens-of-minutes blackouts of high-frequency radio communication on Earth's sunlit side.
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California Social Security Offices Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its California offices. Many services are now available online, including benefit applications, account management, and information review, encouraging the public to utilize digital platforms for convenience.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalEducation Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaOnline ServicesBenefitsRetirementDisabilityMedicare
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Texas Social Security Offices Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its Texas offices. The agency encourages the public to check office status online and utilize a wide range of digital services for benefits, account management, and information access, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomy Social Security AdministrationTexasOffice StatusOnline ServicesBenefitsAccount ManagementGovernment
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Michigan Social Security Offices Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its Michigan offices, urging residents to utilize extensive online services for benefits, account management, and information review, potentially eliminating the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomyEmployment and Labor Social Security AdministrationMichiganOnline ServicesBenefitsRetirementDisabilityGovernment
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Florida Social Security Offices Update Operational Status
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its Florida offices. Residents are encouraged to utilize extensive online services for benefits, account management, and information access, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborEducation Social Security AdministrationFloridaOffice StatusOnline ServicesRetirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsMedicare
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Media Monitor: WSJ Editorial Board Reports on Trump's Iran Sanctions, Canada Tariffs, and South Carolina Voting Law
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on President Trump's intensified economic pressure on Iran, proposed auto tariffs on Canada, and a court ruling regarding South Carolina's voting laws.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeMiddle EastLegal Donald J TrumpIranCanadaEconomic SanctionsTrade TariffsSouth CarolinaVoting LawsWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Dartmouth Researchers Uncover New Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk, AI Therapy Laws Discussed
Dartmouth researchers have identified an additional risk linked to tickborne Alpha-Gal Syndrome. Concurrently, Professor Nicholas Jacobson discussed the legal landscape of AI therapy tools and his work on Therabot.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMediaMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceLegalDigital and Print PublishingGeneral Politics Alpha-Gal SyndromeTickborne DiseaseDartmouth CollegeAI TherapyNicholas JacobsonTherabotBiomedical Data Science
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Penn Welcomes Class of 2030 and Transfer Students at 287th Convocation
The University of Pennsylvania officially welcomed its Class of 2030 and transfer students at the 287th academic year Convocation, with President J. Larry Jameson likening their journey to an "Odyssey".
BusinessHealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEducationRoboticsMedical ScienceEnvironmentSocial Issues University of PennsylvaniaConvocationClass of 2030J. Larry JamesonHigher EducationSustainable Development
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Mayor Bass Urges Angelenos to Use Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat Warning
Mayor Karen Bass advises Los Angeles residents to utilize city cooling centers, including pet-friendly locations, as an extreme heat warning takes effect from August 25 to August 28, offering extended hours for safety.
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