U.S. hotel growth holds up as summer gains begin to cool
U.S. hotel revenue continued to rise through mid-August, but growth slowed from July as school-year travel patterns and World Cup effects begin to shift.
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DOJ sues 4 states over in-state tuition and aid policies
The Justice Department filed civil lawsuits against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington over tuition, grants, scholarships and loans.
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Texas Funding Keeps Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer Running Daily
A $4.2 million Texas transfer removes the immediate shutdown risk for Amtrak’s daily Heartland Flyer between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.
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Judge lets Universal and Sony add stream-ripping claims to Suno AI lawsuit
A Massachusetts judge allowed Universal and Sony to add a DMCA claim alleging Suno bypassed YouTube protections to obtain recordings for AI training.
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FCC Broadcast Ownership Vote Opens Fight Over Local TV News
The FCC repealed its 39% broadcast ownership cap, making larger deals possible while courts weigh whether the agency had authority to change the rule.
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Wholesale Prices Flat in July as Annual Cost Pressures Persist
U.S. wholesale prices were flat in July, but annual increases in energy, transportation, construction and imports point to continuing cost pressure.
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High school sports participation reaches another record as girls flag football and wrestling surge
NFHS reports a fifth straight record year for high school sports, led by growth in girls flag football and wrestling as schools add programs nationwide.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaves as Trump weighs replacement
Karoline Leavitt completed her final day as White House press secretary on August 27. Trump has discussed applicants but has not announced a successor.
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U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Enters Congressional Review
The classified U.S.-Saudi nuclear pact entered Congress’s 90-day review on August 24, while enrichment, safeguards and an Israel condition remain unsettled.
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Nearly $615 million awarded for 238 airport infrastructure grants
Federal airport grants will fund runway, terminal, tower, boarding-bridge and noise-mitigation projects across 42 states and two territories.
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Dangerous Heat Shifts Across the Plains and South
Federal forecasters expect dangerous heat to expand across the Plains and South this weekend, while hot nights could raise health risks for millions.
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FTC Finalizes $930,000 Settlements Over ‘Active Listening’ Claims
The FTC finalized three settlements with Cox Media Group and two firms over allegedly deceptive claims about voice data, consent and local ad targeting.
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DOJ Launches National Fraud Center to Track Cross-Program Fraud
The Justice Department has launched a prosecutor-led center to connect federal fraud data and generate investigative leads across benefits, grants and other programs.
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Bipartisan senators renew push for Social Security solvency process
Sens. Durbin and Cassidy renewed a bipartisan Social Security effort on August 27 as trustees project the retirement trust fund could run short in late 2032.
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Interior changes how federal migratory bird seasons are authorized
A new three-year federal authorization process keeps annual science reviews in place while states and tribes continue setting their own migratory bird seasons.
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GAO Finds Screening Gaps in Pentagon Schools
A new GAO review found gaps in DODEA screening, referrals and teacher training. Universal screening tools are planned for all grades later in 2026.
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Federal Medicaid funding rule for minors takes effect October 13
A CMS rule taking effect October 13 will restrict federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for specified procedures for minors while preserving mental-health coverage.
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BLS projects AI-era shifts in office and tech jobs
New BLS projections show office-support jobs declining over the next decade while software, data and cybersecurity roles grow, but not as an immediate layoff forecast.
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Canada’s New Tariffs on U.S. Goods Begin Sept. 8
Canada will impose counter-tariffs on about $27.6 billion in U.S. imports Sept. 8. Exporters should check classifications, origin rules and customs guidance.
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DOE and SBA create new pathway for federally backed technologies
A new DOE-SBA initiative is meant to connect federally supported technologies with private investment funds, but no SBIC-E awards or fund commitments are public.
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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Recalled Lettuce Expands to 20 States
The FDA and CDC added Georgia, Tennessee and Texas to a recalled-lettuce outbreak with 11,458 illnesses, 495 hospitalizations and two deaths.
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Trump’s threatened 50% Canada auto tariff puts U.S. supply chains in focus
A threatened 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles, parts and steel could raise costs and disrupt U.S. auto supply chains, but no January order is final.