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Mayor Bass Joins SoCalGas to Open New Downtown L.A. Headquarters
SoCalGas opens new headquarters at 2CAL with more than 700 employees as Mayor Karen Bass highlights private-sector investment and her community-led strategy to revitalize Downtown Los Angeles.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateEnergyTransportation Karen BassSoCalGasDowntown Los Angeles2CALCaroline WinnDowntown revitalizationLos Angeles Convention CenterLA Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Complete $111 Billion Merger
Newsweek reports Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery closed a $111 billion merger creating Skydance Corp., plus Trump's France remarks and questions over a Russian plague researcher's death.
BusinessMediaHealthPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentLaw EnforcementEconomyElectionLegalFilm and TV ParamountWarner Bros. DiscoverySkydance Corp.David EllisonDonald TrumpRussia plagueChrista PikeNewsweek
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Media Monitor: CAIR Condemns Gaza Killings, Al Aqsa Raids; Welcomes School District Response
CAIR is reporting it condemned the killing of a Palestinian Christian mother and daughter in Gaza, settler raids on Al Aqsa Mosque and calls to kill Palestinian babies, and urged Congress to back an arms embargo on Israel.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldLaw EnforcementMiddle EastGeneral PoliticsCongressSocial IssuesElectionLegal CAIRGazaAl Aqsa MosqueIsraelMoshe FeiglinRocky River School DistrictCenk Uygur
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Arizona Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Arizona has changed, and points customers to online services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationArizonaSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Money Launderers and Drug Traffickers in 'Worst of the Worst' Sweep
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of child sex crimes, money laundering, drug trafficking and burglary, according to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who vowed continued enforcement under President Trump.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementMarkwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland Securityillegal aliensdrug traffickingmoney launderingchild sex crimesU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Arizona Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Arizona has changed, and points the public to online services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationArizonaSocial Security officeOnline servicesmy Social Security accountRetirement benefitsMedicare
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on Amylin Weight-Loss Drugs, Measles Emergency and Ebola Case
TIME Health reports on experimental amylin-based weight-loss drugs, New York's measles disaster emergency, Kenya's first Ebola case, and research on negative self-talk.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceState GovernmentsAfricaUSA TIME HealthamylinCagriSemaNovomeasles outbreakKathy HochulEbola in Kenya
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Highlights Immunology Book, AI Safety Grants and Home Care Study
The Cornell Chronicle reports on a new immunology book by Dr. Gary Koretzky, grants for AI safety research, a study on private equity in New York home care, and more campus research news.
HealthScience & TechnologyBusinessEducationMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborLegal Cornell ChronicleCornell UniversityGary Koretzkyimmunologyhome careKarl Pillemer
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DC Arts Commission Hosts Muralist Mixer Ahead of FY27 Mural Grant Applications
CAH invites muralists to a Capitol Hill mixer on October 16 to learn about Fresh Paint DC and Color the Curb, with FY27 mural applications opening October 19 on Submittable.
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentEducationSocial IssuesState Governments DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesFresh Paint DCColor the Curbmural grantsCapitol Hill Boys Clubpublic artWashington DCDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Trump's Midterm Push, Alito Interview as Supreme Court Term Opens
USA TODAY reports Trump's White House is deploying taxpayer-funded ads, $90 senior checks and voter roll reviews to boost Republicans four weeks before the midterms, and publishes a new interview with Justice Samuel Alito.
Politics and GovernmentUSALaw EnforcementElectionWhite HouseCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegal Donald Trumpmidterm electionsUSA TODAYSamuel AlitoSupreme CourtKen PaxtonMarco RubioUSA TODAY On Politics
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Virginia SCC to Hold Public Hearing in Fairfax County on Proposed Dominion-NextEra Energy Merger
Virginia State Corporation Commission schedules Oct. 9 public hearing at the Fairfax County Government Center on the proposed Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy merger, with written comments open through Nov. 9.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyState GovernmentsLaw EnforcementEnvironment Dominion EnergyNextEra EnergyVirginia State Corporation CommissionFairfax CountyMergerPublic HearingFire Prevention WeekFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Gov. Beshear Designates October as Manufacturing Month in Kentucky
Beshear declares October Manufacturing Month as the industry employs over 260,000 Kentuckians, contributes $47.5 billion to GDP and drives the state's best six-year economic growth period.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsTrade Manufacturing MonthAndy BeshearKentuckyeconomic developmentmanufacturing jobsFord Motor Co.GE AppliancesKentucky Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: Center for Countering Digital Hate Tells New York City Council Big Tech Promises Fall Short on AI Safety
The Center for Countering Digital Hate says its CEO testified before the New York City Council on AI safety, citing research that found most AI chatbots helped plan violent attacks.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMediaUSAArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesLegal Center for Countering Digital HateImran AhmedNew York City CouncilAI safetyOpenAIAI chatbotsBig Tech accountabilityThe Center for Countering Digital Hate
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California Leaders Urge Voters to Return Ballots Early as USPS Changes Raise Mail-In Risks
Four weeks from Election Day, Newsom, Weber and Bonta warn that postal changes under the Trump administration mean mailed ballots should be sent at least a week early, and point voters to drop boxes and vote centers.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues CaliforniaGavin NewsomShirley WeberRob Bontavote by mailElection DayU.S. Postal ServiceCalifornia Governors Office
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Sierra Club Urges Public to Defend Roadless Rule as Comment Deadline Closes
Sierra Club warns the Trump administration aims to scrap the Roadless Rule, opening 45 million acres of national forest to road building, logging and mining as the public comment window closes.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyLegalFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSA Roadless RuleSierra ClubBig BendTrump administrationClean Water ActArctic National Wildlife Refugepublic lands
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Fairfax County Marks Hispanic Heritage Month, Honoring More Than 210,000 Latino Residents
Fairfax County celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring over 210,000 Hispanic and Latino residents with a proclamation and reflections from supervisors Dalia Palchik and Andrés Jiménez.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsElectionSocial IssuesEducationArtificial Intelligence Fairfax CountyHispanic Heritage MonthDalia PalchikAndrés JiménezMaría DemarestNotiCentroMedicaidFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Kodiak Island Region, Alaska
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the Kodiak Island region of Alaska at a depth of 87 km, about 92 km north-northwest of Aleneva and 339 km southwest of Anchorage.
Science & TechnologyUSADisastersEnvironment EarthquakeKodiak IslandAlaskaUSGSAlenevaAnchorageAlaska Earthquake CenterUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Alaska Peninsula
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula at a depth of 5 km, centered about 63 km southeast of Kokhanok and roughly 341 km southwest of Anchorage, according to a preliminary USGS report.
Science & TechnologyUSADisastersEnvironment EarthquakeAlaska PeninsulaKokhanokAnchorageUSGSAlaska Earthquake CenterNatural DisastersUSGS Earthquake Reports
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USPS Lost Nearly $5.8 Billion to Postage Fraud in FY 2026, Audit Finds
Audit findings show USPS lost almost $5.8 billion to counterfeit labels, fake stamps and fraudulent payment accounts in FY 2026, with gaps remaining in detection and oversight.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy USPSPostage FraudCounterfeit StampsFraudulent Package LabelsEnterprise Payment Account FraudRevenue LossAudit Reports
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UK Backs UN-AU Partnership as Conflicts Deepen Across Africa, Ambassador Tells Security Council
Ambassador Kate Foster told the UN Security Council the UN-AU partnership is indispensable amid deepening conflict, citing £25 million in UK funding and support for Somalia, Sudan and Ethiopia.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictAfricaMilitaryUnited Kingdom United Nations Security CouncilAfrican UnionKate FosterSomaliaSudanPeacekeepingUK Government
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SEC to Host 2026 National Compliance Outreach Seminar for Investment Advisers
The SEC will hold a virtual national seminar on Nov. 19, 2026, at 8:30 A.M. ET for investment companies and advisers, aimed at strengthening compliance programs to protect investors.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalBanking Securities and Exchange CommissionCompliance Outreach ProgramInvestment AdvisersInvestment CompaniesInvestor ProtectionVirtual Seminar
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Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project Surpasses 300 Pardons
Governor Mike DeWine announced that 323 people have received expedited pardons since the program's 2019 launch, with more than 340 applicants currently working toward a pardon.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Mike DeWineOhio Governor's Expedited Pardon ProjectPardonOhio Parole BoardCriminal Record SealingColumbus, OhioOhio Department of Rehabilitation and CorrectionOhio Governors Office
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Fairfax County Animal Services Offers Free Dog Adoptions at October Events
Fairfax County Animal Services will waive adoption fees for dogs at free October events across the county, including Reston Town Center, with starter supplies included for new owners.
HealthState GovernmentsSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Fairfax County Animal ServicesDog AdoptionsEmpty the SheltersBISSELL Pet FoundationReston Town CenterVaccine and Microchip ClinicsAdoption AuditionFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Social Security Administration Alerts Virginians to Changed Office Status, Promotes Online Services
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Virginia has changed, and urges the public to check online before visiting.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationVirginiaSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountMedicareretirement benefits
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Media Monitor: Drugmakers Say Weight-Loss Medications May Slow Biological Aging
MIT Technology Review reports Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk say GLP-1 weight-loss drugs reduced patients' biological age by roughly two to three years in molecular "aging clock" studies.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceEconomyLegal MIT Technology ReviewGLP-1 drugsbiological agingaging clocksNovo NordiskEli LillysemaglutideMITsciencetechnology
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Social Security Administration Alerts New York Offices of Operational Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of New York offices, card centers and hearing offices has changed, and points users to online services for benefits, applications and account management.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetUSA Social Security AdministrationNew YorkSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Texans to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Texas has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationTexasSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Virginia Offers Up to $75K in Intern Wage Grants as Fairfax CORE Highlights SWaM Contracts and Tech Workshops
Fairfax CORE's October newsletter outlines InternshipsVA wage grants of up to $75,000, SWaM certification benefits for state contracts, a VITA tech workshop, and free entrepreneur events.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducationState Governments InternshipsVA Matching Grant ProgramSWaM certificationFairfax CountyVirginia Economic Development PartnershipVirginia Information Technologies Agencysmall business grantsFairfax COREReston
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Kansas Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Kansas has changed, and points recipients to online services for routine business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationKansasSocial Security officemy Social Security accountMedicareretirement benefitsdisability benefits
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DHS: Two Illegal Aliens Accused of Stabbing Off-Duty NYPD Detective Remain At-Large
DHS says two Dominican Republic nationals accused of stabbing an off-duty NYPD detective in the Bronx were released into the country and freed by New York authorities despite prior arrests.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesElection DHSNYPDICEMarkwayne MullinBronx stabbingDominican Republicillegal immigrationU.S. Department of Homeland Security