ArcBest cuts jobs, plans 10 freight-terminal closures
ArcBest plans to cut about 2% of its workforce, close 10 ABF Freight service centers and retire one Vaux product while consolidating brands.
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Trump administration plans broad overhaul of Head Start rules
A planned Head Start overhaul could shift authority to states and local programs, but current federal standards remain in effect until formal rulemaking is complete.
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Trump’s Utah monument rollback starts a new public-lands fight
Trump’s July 13 proclamations shrink two Utah monuments and set a September 11 path toward possible leasing, mining claims and new access plans.
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EPA Weighs Temporary Coal-Ash Permits as States Seek More Control
EPA is considering temporary coal-ash permit coverage while states pursue approved programs, but the notice changes no current requirements. Comments are due Oct. 13.
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Federal Apprenticeships Expand Into Defense, Telecom and Tech
A $162 million Labor Department program will expand registered apprenticeships. Here is how the credential differs from licenses and certificates.
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TSMC’s $265 Billion U.S. Plan Faces Its Next Test
TSMC’s new U.S. commitment expands Arizona’s chipmaking plans, but the supply-chain test is how much capacity reaches production, yields and shipments.
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Copyright Office submits proposed fee changes to Congress
A proposed Copyright Office fee schedule could raise many service costs in fall 2026 while keeping the lower-cost Single Application for eligible creators.
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SBA’s $10 Million Combined Loan Limit Takes Effect
An SBA policy now lets qualified small businesses sequence 7(a) and 504 financing, potentially pairing working capital with major fixed-asset funding.
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Target recalls 211,000 children’s sandals over choking hazard
Target recalled about 211,000 Cat & Jack children’s sandals after decorative pearls detached. Stop use and return them for a full refund.
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NHTSA warns automated-vehicle companies over first-responder safety
NHTSA says automated vehicles have entered emergency scenes and blocked responders, warning that significant safety concerns could bring investigations or recalls.
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DOE Grid Emergency Order Ends as SPP Conditions Improve
DOE’s temporary SPP grid order expired August 3; SPP says its West-area advisory ended August 4 as heat, outages and wind uncertainty eased.
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Federal Home-Energy Rebates Remain Available, but Rules Narrow Some Upgrades
Federal home-energy rebates remain available in select areas, but a May 29 DOE notice narrows some HEEHR gas-to-electric upgrades in existing homes.
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DOJ’s FOIA Backlog Rose to 29,308 Requests Despite New Disclosures
DOJ posted selected FOIA records in July, but its FY 2025 backlog rose to 29,308 requests, showing why online disclosure is not the same as faster access.
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FTC’s RentGrow Settlement Puts Tenant-Screening Data Under Scrutiny
A proposed $2.25 million RentGrow settlement alleges duplicate records and dispute failures that could affect renters’ access to housing.
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Ninth Circuit Draws Line Between Private Prayer and School Work
The Ninth Circuit upheld limits on student-facing book displays by an Oregon school specialist while preserving stronger protection for private religious expression outside official duties.
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Federal judge orders access protections at 2 New York immigration courts
A July 21 injunction protects public access to eligible in-person hearings at two Manhattan immigration courts while preserving security and enforcement authority.
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New Federal Charity-Deduction Rules Reshape 2026 Planning
New 2026 federal rules create a 0.5% floor for itemizers, a 1% corporate floor and limited deductions for non-itemizers, changing donor and nonprofit planning.
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CMS proposes Medicare payment changes that could shift costs and care
CMS’s proposed 2027 Medicare rule could lower some outpatient costs while changing payments for hospitals, surgery centers and 340B drugs.
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FHA Waiver Changes Well-Water Rules for Some Existing Homes
A July 27 FHA waiver lets some existing well-water homes follow local distance rules instead of the federal standard, but testing and local approvals remain.
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GAO Finds Military Child-Care Staffing Shortages Keep Families Waiting
A GAO review says military child-care staffing problems contribute to long waitlists, while unclear provider notices may disrupt fee-assisted community care.
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Federal Reserve survey highlights payment-scam recovery gap
A Federal Reserve survey estimates $56 billion in 2025 net losses from non-credit-card fraud and shows worse recovery outcomes for some payment methods.
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June State Job Data Showed a Divided U.S. Labor Market
June state data showed a 4-point unemployment gap and concentrated payroll gains, revealing why the 4.2% national rate does not fit every worker.