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Media Monitor: Pentagon Taps Four Vendors for Counter-Drone Directed Energy Pilot, Boeing Wins PAC-3 Seeker Deal
Breaking Defense reports the Pentagon selected AeroVironment, Epirus, Kord and Boeing for a JIATF-401 counter-drone directed energy pilot, while Boeing won a potential $14.7 billion PAC-3 seeker contract.
Science & TechnologyBusinessWorldMilitaryAsiaMiddle EastEuropeArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsTrade Pentagoncounter-drone directed energyJIATF-401BoeingPAC-3 seeker contractNorthrop Grumman YFQ-48AGermany Ukraine military aidBreaking Defense Daily
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Mayor Bass to Launch 'Standing Homes' Campaign and Open SoCalGas Headquarters as Extreme Heat Warning Hits LA
Mayor Karen Bass will help launch the California Community Foundation's "Standing Homes" campaign and celebrate SoCalGas' new downtown headquarters Tuesday, as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Thursday.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherBusinessHealthState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherEnergySocial Issues Karen BassLos AngelesStanding Homes campaignCalifornia Community FoundationSoCalGasExtreme Heat Warningcooling centersLA Mayors Office
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Treasury Secretary Bessent to Speak at Pennsylvania Chamber Annual Dinner
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will take part in a fireside chat with Pennsylvania Chamber president and CEO Luke Bernstein at the group's 42nd annual dinner.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and Labor Scott BessentU.S. Department of the TreasuryPennsylvania Chamber of Business and IndustryLuke BernsteinPennsylvania Chamber Annual DinnerFireside ChatWashington, D.C.US Treasury
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FBI Reports Historic Drop in Violent Crime Across US and Pennsylvania
FBI data shows national violent crime fell 9.3 percent in 2025, with murder down 18.1 percent, while Pennsylvania saw even steeper declines and Pittsburgh-area operations targeted gangs and drug traffickers.
Law EnforcementUSALegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics FBIviolent crimePennsylvaniaRichard EvanchecSummer Heat 2.0drug traffickingPittsburgh
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Department of Energy Employee Arrested in Washington State on Charges of Attempted Material Support to Houthis
Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, of Richland, Washington, is accused of attempting to aid the Houthis by buying explosive and drone materials and traveling to Yemen.
Law EnforcementConflictPolitics and GovernmentUSALegalMilitaryMiddle EastFederal Government Ashton Hamed EllaboudyHouthisFBIDepartment of EnergyRichland, Washingtonmaterial support to terrorismNational Security Division
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Solar Activity Moderate as Forecasters Eye Slight Chance of M-Class Flares
NOAA reports moderate solar activity with four sunspot regions, a slight chance of M-class flares over three days, and quiet to minor storm geomagnetic conditions.
Science & TechnologyWeatherUSAAstronomy and SpaceGeneral WeatherEnvironment NOAAsolar activitysunspot regionsM-class flaregeomagnetic fieldsolar windspace weatherSolar Flares
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DHS Secretary Mullin Observes Deportation Flight Returning 100 Illegal Aliens to El Salvador
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin watched a deportation flight leave Alexandria, Louisiana, carrying 100 Salvadoran illegal aliens convicted of crimes including murder, sexual assault and drunk driving.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal DeportationEl SalvadorMarkwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland SecurityIllegal AliensMS-13Alexandria, LouisianaU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: CAIR Chapters Condemn Anti-Muslim Remarks, Urge Bullying Reports
CAIR is reporting its Texas and San Francisco Bay Area chapters condemned anti-Muslim remarks by officials and urged reporting of anti-Muslim bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEducationSocial IssuesState GovernmentsLegalUSA CAIRMuslim Student AssociationsBrandon HallTexas State Board of EducationZahra BillooFranklin-McKinley School Districtanti-Muslim bullying
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Russian Lab Worker Death, Spain Housing Protests and Hastert's Death
Newsweek reports U.S. monitoring a Russian anti-plague lab worker's death, housing protests in Spain after an eviction, and the death of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert at 84.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementUSARussiaSpainBrazilGeneral PoliticsCongressRepublican PartyLegalElectionMedical Science NewsweekMarco RubioIrkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institutepneumonic plagueSpain housing protestsPedro SánchezDennis Hastert
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FDA Updates BD Alaris Infusion Set Recall, Warns of Worse Pump Performance
BD and CareFusion issue an updated letter warning that some BD Alaris Pump Infusion Sets perform worse than previously disclosed, with deviations at low rates and bolus volumes.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAMedical ScienceLaw EnforcementFederal Government Product RecallBD Alaris Pump Infusion SetsCareFusion 303BD Alaris Pump Module 8100US Food and Drug AdministrationMedical Device RecallsGuardrails Suite MXFood RecallsFDADrugs
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FDA: ICU Medical Drops Enhanced Inspection Advice for IV Tubing Sets After Discoloration Probe
ICU Medical has ended its recommended enhanced inspections of certain IV tubing sets after finding black specks and discoloration in drip chambers are intrinsic to the PVC material and pose no patient risk.
HealthBusinessUSAMedical ScienceLaw EnforcementSocial Issues ICU MedicalIV tubing setsdrip chambersFDAMedical Device RecallsProduct Recallpatient safetyFood RecallsDrugs
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OCC Hails 2026 Update to U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy
The OCC endorsed the 2026 update to the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy, which sets four priority areas including youth financial capability, saving and investing, digital literacy, and fraud education.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSABankingFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationSocial Issues Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyFinancial Literacy and Education CommissionU.S. National Strategy for Financial LiteracyJonathan V. GouldFinancial LiteracyTrump AccountsScams and Fraud EducationOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Federal Reserve Board Approves Isabella Bank Corporation Application
The Federal Reserve Board announced approval of an application by Isabella Bank Corporation, releasing the order through its official press release channel.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSABankingFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Federal Reserve BoardIsabella Bank Corporationapplication approvalBoard of GovernorsFederal Reserve SystemWashington DCbanking regulationU.S. Federal Reserve
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Pentagon Selects Four Directed-Energy Systems for Counter-Drone Pilot Program
The Department of War named four high-energy laser and high-powered microwave systems for JIATF-401's counter-drone pilot, which will test their performance in an operational environment to defend the homeland.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMilitaryFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceUSA JIATF-401directed energycounter-dronehigh-energy laserhigh-powered microwaveDepartment of WarMatt RossU.S. Department of War
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DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens Arrested or Convicted in Nebraska
DHS names Nebraska cases including an alleged UFC Freedom 250 terror plot ringleader, an MS-13 member wanted for quadruple homicide, and child sexual assault convictions.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesMilitary U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityNebraskaImmigration and Customs EnforcementMS-13Markwayne MullinUFC Freedom 250Illegal immigration
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Mayor Bass Orders Citywide El Niño Preparations as L.A. Braces for Potentially Historic Winter
Los Angeles clears 31,000 catch basins, reinforces hillsides and burn scars, and prepositions emergency equipment ahead of a potentially historic El Niño, Mayor Karen Bass announced.
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentUSAGeneral WeatherState GovernmentsDisastersEnvironmentEnergy El NiñoKaren BassLos AngelesLADWPNational Weather Serviceflood preparednessPacific PalisadesLA Mayors Office
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Flowers Foods Recalls Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread Over Undeclared Milk
Flowers Foods is recalling Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread in 20 oz. and 40 oz. bags sold in five states because milk was not declared as an ingredient on the packaging.
HealthBusinessUSALaw Enforcement Product RecallFlowers FoodsNature's Own Hawaiian Breadundeclared milkUS Food and Drug Administrationmilk allergyArkansasFood RecallsFDADrugs
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Saint Francis Apizza Recalls Frozen Pizzas Over Undeclared Soy Allergen
Saint Francis Apizza LLC voluntarily recalled frozen pizzas in four varieties sold across Cincinnati, Dayton and northern Kentucky because soy was not declared on the label.
HealthBusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalSocial Issues Product RecallSaint Francis Apizza LLCSoy allergenFrozen pizzasUS Food and Drug AdministrationCincinnatiFood safetyFood RecallsFDADrugs
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Bessent Holds Trump Accounts Press Conference With Pennsylvania Lawmakers
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Pennsylvania lawmakers for a 4 PM ET press conference on what automatic enrollment in Trump Accounts means for Pennsylvania families.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyBanking Scott BessentTrump AccountsU.S. Department of the TreasuryPennsylvaniaautomatic enrollmentpress conferenceUS Treasury
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EAK Distribution Recalls Home Grown Calabrese Broccoli Seeds Over Salmonella Risk
EAK Distribution of Casper, Wyoming, is recalling 8 oz Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds sold on Amazon nationwide because of possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses reported.
HealthBusinessUSALaw EnforcementAgricultureSocial Issues Product RecallEAK Distribution LLCSalmonellaBroccoli SeedsUS Food and Drug AdministrationCasper, WyomingAmazon.comFood RecallsFDADrugs
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CFTC Grants No-Action Relief for DCMs Converting Perpetual-Style Security Index Futures
The CFTC's Division of Market Oversight issued no-action relief letting designated contract markets convert existing perpetual-style broad-based security index futures into true perpetual futures.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy CFTCDivision of Market Oversightno-action reliefdesignated contract marketsperpetual futuressecurity index futuresCFTC Staff Letter No. 26-29
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WinCo Foods Recalls Salsa Bean Dip Trays Over Recalled Peperoncini
WinCo Foods of Boise, Idaho is recalling two Salsa Bean Dip Tray products sold in eight states after a recalled lot of G.L. Mezzetta peperoncini was used as an ingredient.
HealthBusinessLaw EnforcementUSAGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentAgriculture Product RecallWinCo FoodsG.L. MezzettaSalsa Bean Dip TraysPeperonciniUS Food and Drug AdministrationBoise, IdahoFood RecallsFDADrugs
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Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Black Hawk County After Severe Storms
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declares a disaster for Black Hawk County following September 30 storms, unlocking state resources and assistance programs for affected residents.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherUSAState GovernmentsDisastersGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Kim ReynoldsBlack Hawk Countydisaster proclamationsevere stormsIowa Individual Assistance Grant ProgramDisaster Case Advocacy ProgramIowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementIowa Governors Office
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Stewart's Shops Recalls Two Half-Gallon Ice Cream Flavors Over Possible Metal
Stewart's Shops Corp. of Saratoga Springs, NY recalls Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry half-gallon ice cream sold in New York, Vermont and New Hampshire due to potential metal presence.
HealthBusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalSocial Issues Product RecallStewart's Shops Corp.US Food and Drug AdministrationIce creamSaratoga SpringsForeign objectNew YorkFood RecallsFDADrugs
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Highlights Flu Shots, 'Fringeships,' and Headphone-Free Commutes
TIME Health reports flu vaccination prevented 10 million illnesses and 12,000 deaths in the 2024-2025 season, while exploring "fringeships" and the benefits of ditching headphones in public.
HealthMediaMedical ScienceSocial IssuesGeneral Politics TIMEflu vaccinationCenters for Disease Control and PreventionfringeshipsKatherine Fioriheadphoneshealth insurance premiumsTIME Health
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Fairfax County's 2026 Summer Entertainment Series Draws 22,500 Attendees
Fairfax County's 2026 Summer Entertainment Series featured 128 free live performances, three drive-in movies and 10 local series, drawing an estimated 22,500 attendees and more than 400 volunteer hours.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesState Governments Fairfax CountySummer Entertainment SeriesFairfax ForwardFairfax Connectordevelopment trackerlive performancesvolunteer hoursFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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 recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Census Bureau Makes data.census.gov Directly Accessible From Census.gov Homepage
Census Bureau adds direct link to data.census.gov from its homepage, reports 41% of September users arrived via census.gov, and announces new data releases and usability testing.
Science & TechnologyBusinessFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetEconomyEducation U.S. Census Bureaudata.census.govcensus.govdata releasesusability testingCurrent Population SurveyNonemployer Statistics
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DeWine Cuts Ribbon on Four New I-75 Rest Areas in Butler and Auglaize Counties
Ohio opens four re-imagined I-75 rest areas in Butler and Auglaize counties, featuring local attraction exhibits, universal changing stations, and Storybook Trails as part of a 36-site plan.
Politics and GovernmentUSATransportationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEconomy Mike DeWineOhio Department of TransportationInterstate 75Butler County OhioAuglaize County OhioWapakonetaRest areaOhio Governors Office
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Premier Martial Arts Franchisor to Pay $1.85 Million in FTC Settlement
Premier Franchising Group and Franchise Fastlane settle FTC charges of deceptive claims and Franchise Rule violations, paying $1.85 million and offering some franchisees cancellation options.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionPremier Franchising Group LLCFranchise Fastlane LLCPremier Martial ArtsFranchise RuleFranchise settlementConsumer protection