U.S. Restaurants Lost 32,900 Jobs in June as Industry Outlook Cools
Eating and drinking places recorded a preliminary, seasonally adjusted loss of 32,900 jobs in June, while the National Restaurant Association lowered its 2026 sales-growth forecast.
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Weill Cornell Medicine resolves DOJ criminal investigation with patient-safety agreement
The Justice Department says Weill Cornell Medicine resolved a criminal investigation through an agreement requiring the medical institution to maintain and enhance measures intended to prevent sexual abuse of patients.
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FAA proposes noise standard aimed at bringing supersonic passenger flights back over U.S. land
The Transportation Department and FAA have proposed a noise-based certification standard for civil supersonic aircraft, with a second rule on takeoff and landing noise planned later in 2026.
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Appeals court blocks White House ballroom construction without congressional approval
The D.C. Circuit upheld an injunction requiring congressional authorization for above-ground construction on the planned $400 million White House ballroom, while staying the injunction for 14 days.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a nomination hearing for Todd Blanche on August 5, 2026, beginning a formal step toward further consideration of his bid to lead the Justice Department.
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Paramount-Warner deal clears UK review as U.S. antitrust lawsuit continues
The United Kingdom said it would not intervene in Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but a coalition of U.S. states is still seeking to block the nearly $111 billion transaction.
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White House orders tighter domestic and allied sourcing rules for defense materials
Executive Order 14415 directs federal agencies to favor U.S. and allied sources for critical defense materials and limits certain acquisition waivers beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
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Justice Department announces record fraud-enforcement actions across Southeast
The Justice Department says its National Fraud Enforcement Division led coordinated federal-state actions across the Southeast on July 30, 2026, describing the results as record-setting.
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NFL schedules Aug. 26 vote on Seattle Seahawks ownership transaction
NFL owners are scheduled to meet Aug. 26 in Atlanta to vote on the Seattle Seahawks’ ownership transaction, with the outcome still unknown as of Aug. 7.
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Western U.S. Heat Wave Keeps Record Temperatures and Wildfire Risk Elevated
A heat wave affecting parts of the western United States is driving dangerous-heat warnings, threatening temperature records and raising wildfire concerns as hot, dry and gusty conditions persist.
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USPTO to Make Madrid e-Filing Sole Route for New International Trademark Applications
The USPTO will move U.S.-based applicants from its TEAS platform to WIPO’s Madrid e-Filing system for new international trademark applications beginning October 1, 2026.
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USDA opens $500 million fertilizer program to expand domestic supply
The USDA is accepting applications for the FIELDS program, a nationwide initiative intended to expand domestic fertilizer production, promote competition and strengthen agricultural supply chains.
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Federal judge blocks administration from stripping work permits from tens of thousands of immigrants
A Massachusetts federal judge temporarily blocked immigration restrictions that could have removed work authorization from affected asylum seekers and Temporary Protected Status holders.
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Justice Department opens FY2026 grant opportunity to strengthen security at houses of worship
The Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance has opened a FY2026 grant opportunity for eligible faith-based organizations and religious nonprofits seeking support for security measures.
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CFPB auto-loan dashboard shows 2.2 million December originations and fewer inquiries
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its Consumer Credit Trends dashboards on July 22, 2026, adding newer national data on borrowing and repayment patterns from a representative sample of credit records.
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FDA links frozen GreenWise berries sold at Publix to E. coli investigation and nationwide recall
Publix recalled all lots of specified GreenWise organic frozen blueberries and whole mixed berries on July 29 after the FDA identified the products as the leading food item of interest in a multistate E. coli O145 investigation.
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Smithsonian National Zoo schedules three-day EleFest for August 2026
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will hold EleFest Aug. 7–9, 2026, a public program focused on elephants, culture and conservation ahead of World Elephant Day.
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BLS schedules July employment report for Aug. 7 release
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish its July 2026 Employment Situation report at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on August 7, with a preliminary annual benchmark revision scheduled for August 28.
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NASA schedules Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch for Aug. 30, 2026
NASA has scheduled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to launch Aug. 30, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, moving the mission roughly nine months ahead of its previous target.
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AppLovin shares fall 19.7% after quarterly report
AppLovin shares dropped 19.7% after the digital-advertising and software company reported mixed quarterly results on Aug. 6, adding a sharp investor reaction to an otherwise strong but volatile U.S. earnings season.
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U.S.-Iran Hostilities Pause After Strait of Hormuz Strikes, but Lasting Deal Remains Uncertain
The United States and Iran have paused hostilities after weeks of fighting near the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. forces remain positioned to protect shipping and oil markets respond to the reduced but unresolved risk.
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Education Department expands nationwide fraud screening for federal student aid and reviews 2026–27 FAFSA records
The Education Department has begun a one-time review of previously submitted 2026–27 FAFSA forms as part of a nationwide effort to prevent fraud in federal student aid.