ACA Insurers Propose Another Double-Digit Premium Increase for 2027
ACA insurers are seeking a 15% median premium increase for 2027, but regulators have not approved the rates and consumers’ final costs remain unsettled.
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BLS: 3.3 million long-tenured workers displaced through 2025
New BLS data show more long-tenured workers lost jobs, while fewer reemployed full-time workers recovered their previous earnings.
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Maryland judge temporarily blocks redistricting question from ballot
A Maryland judge barred Question 3 from the November 3 ballot, but the order is stayed as the state appeals before Maryland’s August 31 deadline.
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SNAP enrollment fell more than 13% as work rules take effect
Preliminary USDA data show SNAP participation fell by 5.6 million people in a year, but the figures do not show how many lost aid for each reason.
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DOJ and FBI Seize Alleged China-Linked Hacking Platforms
A court-authorized seizure made QScan and QTRouter inoperable after officials said the tools helped scan U.S. networks and conceal attacks.
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Amtrak Plans October Service Cuts During Washington Rail Project
Amtrak will suspend or shorten several routes south of Washington after service Oct. 16 through before Oct. 26, with buses and Alexandria transfers.
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Meta proposes up to $17.1 billion youth-safety settlement
A proposed federal settlement would limit minors’ time on Facebook and Instagram, but the deal still needs approval from a California federal judge.
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House Oversight subpoenas Miami doctor for birth-tourism hearing
House Oversight subpoenaed Miami doctor Wladimir Lorentz for a Sept. 1 birth-tourism hearing after his attorney cited a federal investigation and Fifth Amendment concerns.
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FTC order targets broker accused of bypassing concert ticket limits
A federal order bars Elite Events from evading ticket limits after the FTC alleged thousands of accounts and other tools were used to buy and resell tickets.
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Trump Orders U.S. Agencies to Use ‘Lake America’ for Lake Ontario
A Trump executive order directs federal agencies to adopt “Lake America” within 30 days, but Canada, New York and international users can keep Lake Ontario.
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Google Adds AI Tools to Purchased E-Books Amid Copyright Fight
Google’s Expert Intelligence lets buyers use eligible e-books in Gemini Notebook, adding a licensed-use model as publishers challenge Google’s alleged AI training.
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July Spending Rose 0.2% as Americans Shifted From Goods to Services
Americans had more income in July, but inflation-adjusted spending was nearly flat as households bought fewer goods and spent more on services.
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GAO Finds Defense Officials Hesitate to Use Some Commercial Space Data
A new GAO report says licensing costs, perceived restrictions and unclear access procedures are keeping some Defense officials from using commercial space data.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope nears Aug. 30 launch target
Roman has reached SpaceX’s Kennedy Space Center hangar as NASA and SpaceX prepare for an Aug. 28 readiness review ahead of a planned Aug. 30 launch.
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Federal authorities charge 81 in Puerto Rico gang takedown
Federal prosecutors charged 81 alleged Los Baja Deo members after 70 arrests in Puerto Rico, citing drug trafficking, firearms and violence allegations.
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Colorado seeks federal aid after fires, floods and debris flows
Colorado is seeking federal recovery aid after two wildfires destroyed homes and infrastructure, while burn-scar flooding continues to threaten rural communities.
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Nvidia revenue more than doubles as AI demand drives record quarter
Nvidia posted $96.2 billion in fiscal second-quarter revenue, beat Wall Street expectations and forecast about $108 billion next quarter.
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IRS automatic penalty relief is rolling out for eligible taxpayers
The IRS is phasing in automatic penalty relief for taxpayers with strong filing histories, but transition-period penalty notices may still require action.
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Endangered Species Act overhaul changes future wildlife protections
Three finalized federal rules change future threatened-species protections, critical-habitat exclusions and how regulators interpret habitat-related harm.
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Treasury Corrects Proposed Trump Account Tax Rule
A Federal Register correction fixes the hearing date and regulatory text for a proposed Trump Account rule. The tax treatment is not final.
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What TikTok’s $400 Million Children’s Privacy Settlement Means
TikTok agreed to pay $400 million to resolve federal children’s privacy claims. Here is what changes for families—and what the settlement does not provide.
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Governors’ Cyber Advisers Meet CISA as Infrastructure Risks Grow
Cyber advisers from more than 40 states and territories met with CISA as governors confront ransomware, AI risks, workforce shortages and uncertain funding.