EEOC Dealership Settlement Puts Harassment Controls in Focus
Three Austin dealerships agreed to pay $925,000 and follow a three-year consent decree after the EEOC alleged harassment and retaliation.
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NSF Awards 12 Regional Innovation Engines Across 20 States
The NSF awarded 12 regional teams $15 million each to connect research, startups and workforce training, with longer-term funding tied to performance.
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Retailers Push Value Deals as U.S. Shoppers Stay Selective
June retail sales rose in dollar terms, but unit demand fell in Circana’s measure as Walmart and competitors compete for cautious back-to-school shoppers.
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FDA Classifies Abiomed Impella Kit Recall as Class I
The FDA classified a recall of select Abiomed introducer kits as Class I after thrombus reports. Hospitals should stop use, quarantine units and arrange returns.
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FHFA Cybersecurity Audit Finds Program Not Effective
A July 30 FHFA inspector-general audit rated the agency’s information-security program Level 2 and cited overdue assessments and inactive privileged accounts.
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CPSC Seeks Recall of Lakkzoom Immersion Heaters
Federal officials seek a court-ordered recall of Lakkzoom immersion heaters after alleging they can overheat and ignite within minutes.
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EPA Coal-Ash Permit Review Enters Agency’s Next Phase
EPA’s reopened coal-ash permitting comment period closed July 29. No nationwide permit change took effect, and the agency is reviewing next steps.
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Utilities sought $9.2 billion in rate increases as regulators weigh who pays for grid growth
Utilities requested $9.2 billion in second-quarter rate increases as electricity prices rose, putting household costs and large-load infrastructure under review.
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U.S. construction spending slipped in June as first-half activity fell
U.S. construction spending edged down in June, while activity in the first half of 2026 was 3.5% below the same period in 2025.
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Proposed DOJ-Willow Bridge Deal Targets Algorithmic Rent Pricing
A proposed DOJ judgment would limit Willow Bridge’s use of competitors’ rental data and pricing software. The deal is not final and will face public comment.
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Workforce Pell Opens, but Approved Programs Remain Limited
The Education Department has opened the Workforce Pell approval process for short-term training, but students must wait for program and state reviews.
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Man charged in alleged Northeast Philadelphia mosque arson
Federal prosecutors charged Vincent Lang in the alleged July 5 fire at a Northeast Philadelphia mosque. The building was unoccupied, and no injuries were reported.
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Cyclospora outbreak: What to know about recalled lettuce and symptoms
Michigan reported two deaths associated with the current Cyclospora outbreak. Here is what consumers should know about recalled lettuce, symptoms and care.
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Apartment Supply Cools, Limiting Broad Rent Relief
Apartment completions are slowing after the 2024 construction peak, while high vacancy and concessions still offer localized relief in parts of the South.
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U.S. bankruptcy filings rose 12.2% in year ending June 30
Federal bankruptcy filings rose 12.2% over the year ending June 30, 2026, with most cases involving households as debt reached $18.8 trillion.
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Restaurant prices are rising more slowly than groceries. What that means for diners
Restaurant prices remain higher than groceries year over year, but grocery inflation has run faster in 2026. The gap varies by restaurant type and region.
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DOJ watchdog flags FBI safeguards still awaiting full verification
A DOJ watchdog found FBI interview questions could sweep in protected activity. The FBI agreed to safeguards, but the OIG has not verified full implementation.
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FAA restores Boeing authority to certify new 737 MAX and 787 jets
The FAA restored Boeing’s authority to issue final airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 jets, while keeping inspections and audits in place.
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Fifth Circuit blocks key Texas online-safety mandate
A divided Fifth Circuit kept Texas from enforcing a broad monitoring mandate for minors against platform groups, while leaving other H.B. 18 rules separate.
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House Passes Stock-Trading Restrictions; Senate Path Unclear
The House passed H.R. 7008 on July 22. The GOP-led bill would restrict new stock purchases by lawmakers and require advance notice before covered sales.
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Federal judge keeps Trump administration bound by records law during appeal
A June 30 order leaves the Trump administration under a Presidential Records Act injunction while the Justice Department challenges the law’s constitutionality.
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Hirshhorn loans bring contemporary art to 51 museums nationwide
The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn is preparing free, multiyear loans to 51 museums, including LSU in Baton Rouge, with first installations expected by December 2026.