MARTA World Cup commuter report: Better Breeze tap-to-ride gates
MARTA’s June 11–July 15 ridership snapshot shows big match-day spikes, and its Better Breeze system changes what works when you tap at fare gates.
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FTC orders Rollins to stop enforcing noncompetes—what the deadlines require
FTC finalized a consent order against Rollins on June 22, 2026, covering more than 18,000 workers and requiring employee notices and compliance reports.
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June 2026 housing starts rise, permits fall: Census/HUD pipeline signals
June 2026 housing starts rose to a 1.427M SAAR pace while permits fell to 1.367M—an early pipeline signal for future construction.
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FTC settlement: Hopper to pay $35M over fees—what to check before booking
The FTC says Hopper’s travel app added Tip and VIP Support fees without express consent. Before you book, review default add-ons on checkout.
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Hillsborough plans school-zone speed enforcement expansion—what to know
Hillsborough County directed staff to draft an amendment expanding its School Zone Speed Enforcement Program to additional unincorporated school zones.
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Jonesville Board of Review meets July 20: clerical errors, poverty exemption
Jonesville MI—The City Board of Review meets Monday, July 20 at 12:00 p.m. at City Hall to correct clerical errors and consider poverty exemption requests.
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Summerlin Avenue Phase I: Marks & Colonial detours for Orlando drivers
Orlando drivers: the Summerlin & Marks intersection is set to close beginning early June 2026 for ~3–4 months, plus overnight Colonial shifts.
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Florence–Muscle Shoals: regular gas nudges up, diesel jumps since yesterday
Florence AL Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA has Florence–Muscle Shoals regular at $3.520/gal and diesel at $4.728/gal as of 7/17/26. Diesel is up since yesterday.
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GAO: HealthCare.gov safeguards may not stop unauthorized agent/broker changes—what to do
GAO says CMS safeguards on HealthCare.gov don’t fully stop unauthorized agent/broker actions. Here’s what to verify in your account now.
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EyePoint to Pay $4.657M to Resolve DOJ Kickback Claims on DEXYCU
DOJ says EyePoint will pay $4,657,463.18 to resolve False Claims Act allegations tied to DEXYCU kickbacks (2019–Mar. 1, 2023) and a five-year HHS-OIG CIA.
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House Administration rolls out 2026 Congressional Election Observer Program training
On July 15, House Administration released 2026 election-observer training and set a Subcommittee on Elections hearing on access under 52 U.S.C. § 21083a.
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Phoenix APS rate case enters recommendation phase: key dates for your bill
Phoenix AZ – After the July 7 hearing, APS says rates aren’t changing now. ALJ ROO expected late Nov; ACC vote by Dec. 31, with early-2027 effects if approved.
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West Linn City Council to revise sewer SDCs—what it means for new growth
West Linn OR – On July 14, City Council moved to correct how sewer SDC rates were applied effective July 1, restoring the Oct. 1, 2025 schedule.
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Henderson Preps for Monsoon Flooding: LiDAR Drones, Swift-Water Training
Henderson says it’s surveying flood-prone washes and detention basins with green LiDAR drones—and prepping Henderson Fire’s swift-water rescue team.
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Federal Way residents weigh in on 2026 CDBG plan after July 7 hearing
Federal Way residents could review the draft 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan at the July 7 hearing; the city expects $789,015 and comments closed July 6 at 4 p.m.
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From complaints to indictment: DOJ charges 8 men in UFC Freedom 250 plot
July 9, 2026: DOJ says a grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging eight men in an alleged UFC Freedom 250 White House plot plan.
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House Budget Committee advances Reconciliation 3.0 for FY 2027: election rules and Iran-war aid
House Budget Committee passed FY 2027 budget resolution for ‘Reconciliation 3.0,’ framed around a $95B Iran-war supplemental and SAVE-style voting rules.
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Anaheim approves OC Flood Control lease for Dad Miller flood basin
Anaheim CA — On July 14, 2026, City Council approved a 25-year lease for a 44.18-acre Dad Miller flood basin parcel, with CPI rent and annexation-based changes.
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Orlando commuters: SR 408 Exit 10B overnight closure July 19–23 for I-4
SR 408 eastbound to I-4 eastbound via Exit 10B closes overnight July 19–23, 8 p.m.–6 a.m., with posted detours. I-4 ramp work also runs July 12–16.
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San Carlos Reservoir behind Coolidge Dam at 211.2 acre-feet; Reuters says <1%
USGS shows San Carlos Reservoir behind Coolidge Dam at 211.2 acre-feet (6:30 a.m. MST July 17); Reuters calls it under 1% full as Arizona drought tightens water buffers.
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Heritage Park public housing: Warren calls for audit after conditions concerns
Minneapolis council member Pearll “Tinitha” Warren is calling for a financial audit after a Heritage Park unit tour. City Council approved $2.5M relocation funds.
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DOJ charges man in Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center arson—what it signals
DOJ filed federal arson charges tied to a July 5 incident at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center, with penalties up to 20 years and a 5-year minimum if convicted.