FAA clears JetBlue to take 22 Spirit slots at LaGuardia
The FAA authorized JetBlue and Spirit to complete a transfer of 22 LaGuardia slots, with limits on leasing, trading and minimum use.
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West Africa scam crackdown reports 28 arrests, 117 trafficking victims
Authorities reported 28 arrests in Ghana and Nigeria and identified 117 trafficking victims in Ghana who were awaiting return to Nigeria. Meta said it removed more than 3.7 million accounts, Pages and Groups.
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Supreme Court to review DOGE discovery after remand
The justices will review a D.C. Circuit ruling allowing narrowed discovery in CREW’s lawsuit over whether DOGE is subject to FOIA.
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USTR Keeps Two China Tariff Actions in Force
Two U.S. tariff actions on Chinese goods remain in effect as modified. USTR will outline a further review and invite public comments.
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Judge vacates DOJ policy for obtaining state voter rolls
A federal judge set aside the Justice Department’s policy for seeking state voter-registration lists, finding it unauthorized under cited election laws and unlawful under three other federal statutes.
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FAA urges specified U.S. operators to use caution in Jeddah airspace
FAA advisory A0056/26 warns of military activity and GNSS interference in the Jeddah Flight Information Region through Dec. 10, 2026.
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September payrolls rise by 29,000; unemployment reaches 4.2%
U.S. payrolls grew by 29,000 in September, below the recent monthly average. Unemployment rose to 4.2%, and revisions cut July and August job estimates by a combined 60,000.
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NASA opens final competition for commercial space stations
NASA is seeking proposals for commercial destinations in low Earth orbit, with submissions due Dec. 8, 2026, and awards expected in spring 2027.
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Giants, Commanders tie 27-27 after overtime expires
New York erased a 14-point deficit, but neither team scored in overtime. Washington’s final possession ended before a field-goal attempt.
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FWS waives entrance fees at some wildlife sites today
The entrance-fee waiver is in effect Oct. 11 at FWS lands that normally charge admission. Some separate activity, permit and concessionaire charges remain.
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Virginia I-81 work set for up to $89.7 million in federal loans
USDOT announced two TIFIA loans totaling up to $89.7 million for planned road and bridge work on Virginia’s I-81 corridor.
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64% of U.S. adults say AI is developing too fast, poll finds
A nationwide AP-NORC survey found 64% of U.S. adults think AI is developing too quickly. Respondents also prioritized human control and worker protection in government’s approach.
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ATF Extends NFA Nonenforcement Policy Nationwide
ATF says it will stop enforcing specified National Firearms Act rules nationwide for suppressors and certain other firearms, while other federal and state requirements remain.
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FEC backlog reaches 307 cases as commission remains without quorum
With two of six seats filled as of Oct. 9, the FEC cannot take key commission-level actions. Its enforcement backlog rose from 154 to 307 cases over a year.
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MLB proposes 154-game season and longer Division Series
Major League Baseball’s proposal would cut eight regular-season games and expand the Division Series to best-of-seven, but the changes are not agreed rules.
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EPA plans broader changes to oil and gas emissions rules
EPA says it will propose changes to federal oil and gas rules, including rescinding the Methane Super Emitter Program. The announcement does not change current requirements.
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Treasury Says 60 Million Children Have Accounts Ready to Claim
Treasury says it automatically established accounts for more than 60 million additional eligible children. Parents or guardians still must claim accounts to manage them and enable contributions.
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20.8 million Medicare enrollees set to get a one-time $90 payment
CMS says 20.8 million people enrolled in Original Medicare Part B are scheduled to receive a one-time $90 payment in October.
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First Circuit Leaves 13 ACIP Appointments Stayed After Hearing
The appeals court heard the administration’s challenge on Oct. 6 but issued no ruling. Separate stays on committee votes and a CDC schedule memo also remain in effect.
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U.S. trade deficit jumps 13.7% to $105.6 billion in August
Imports rose more than exports in August, widening the U.S. goods-and-services trade deficit. The deficit through the first eight months of 2026 remained 19.9% below its year-earlier level.
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Constellation raises reported FY2027 EPS outlook as Beer depletions slip
Constellation raised its reported fiscal 2027 EPS outlook and reaffirmed comparable guidance. Second-quarter Beer sales rose 5%, while depletions fell 0.6%.
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Falcons’ 45-24 win puts them level with Carolina
Atlanta beat New Orleans 45-24 to move to 2-2 and join Carolina in a tie for first in the NFC South.