Pentagon gives defense companies 21 days to propose faster weapons output
The Pentagon is seeking faster delivery and higher production plans as it works to replenish munitions stocks under pressure after the Iran war.
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WNBA Rivals Week Shows the Stakes of a Wider National Schedule
The WNBA’s second Rivals Week ended with an ION doubleheader, highlighting a 216-game national plan that expands access while spreading games across platforms.
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NIH seeks input on research rewards before Aug. 19 deadline
NIH is asking how replication, data sharing, mentorship and public impact should count alongside publications, citations and grant totals.
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FCC delays first reserved-band FM translator filing window until November
The FCC moved the first nationwide filing window for new noncommercial FM translators to Nov. 4-17, giving Tribal, student and community broadcasters more time to prepare.
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Two former Illinois prison employees plead guilty in inmate abuse case
Two former Lawrence Correctional Center employees admitted striking a restrained inmate and failing to intervene, report the incident or secure medical care.
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Expired DOE Order Shows Summer Grid Risks Across 17 States
A July heat emergency order for the Southwest Power Pool has expired, but it showed how peak demand, data centers and transmission limits are reshaping grid planning.
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Interior rule adds 1,488 hunting and fishing opportunities nationwide
A final Fish and Wildlife Service rule will add 1,488 hunting and fishing opportunities at 111 refuges and hatcheries across 32 states.
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New Mexico Takes DOJ Epstein Records Dispute to Federal Court
New Mexico is asking a federal court to require DOJ to disclose or reconsider access to Epstein-related records needed for its renewed Zorro Ranch investigation.
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Labor Department Skills-Training Grants Face Aug. 17 Deadline
State workforce agencies have until August 17 to seek a share of about $40 million for employer-led training, including at least $5 million for shipbuilding.
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What the new U.S. tariffs on 60 economies mean for importers
Section 301 duties took effect July 24 on products from 60 economies, making classification, origin, entry timing and exclusions central to supply-chain planning.
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USPTO proposes disclosure of parties behind patent reexamination requests
The USPTO wants third-party ex parte reexamination requests to identify all real parties in interest to the agency, while preserving possible public confidentiality.
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Small-business confidence holds steady as cost concerns grow
Small-business confidence barely changed in Q2, but rising inflation concerns, weaker investment plans and softer activity data point to caution.
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CPSC Plans Nationwide Upgrade to Consumer Injury Tracking
The CPSC says its NEISS-R injury-tracking system could expand coverage nationwide and speed hazard detection, but the rollout remains in progress.
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GAO: 796 federal awards worth $17.8 billion were canceled
A GAO review found 796 awards worth $17.8 billion canceled and 2,528 awards worth $33.6 billion pending across four agencies, with EPA and DOT driving most cancellations.
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FMCSA gives truck carriers days to replace revoked ELD
Carriers using TRUCKSTAFF ELD must switch to paper logs or compliant software and install a registered replacement by August 23.
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July Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded in the Lower 48, NOAA Says
NOAA data shows July 2026 set a Lower 48 heat record, with unusually warm nights raising health concerns as drought and seasonal heat risks persist.
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Why Lower Wholesale Power Prices May Not Mean Cheaper Summer Electric Bills
Wholesale power prices are forecast to fall nationally in summer 2026, but higher retail rates and heavier air-conditioning use could raise household bills.
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Federal FOIA Requests Hit Record 1.7 Million as Backlog Rises 27%
Federal agencies processed a record number of FOIA requests in fiscal 2025, but unresolved requests and appeals grew faster, according to new figures.
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FTC RentGrow settlement raises questions about tenant-screening data
A proposed $2.25 million RentGrow settlement highlights alleged tenant-screening errors and gives renters a federal checklist for challenging inaccurate reports.
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DoDEA history course puts Christianity and neutrality in focus
A new military-school history course uses a Christian-centered textbook, prompting scrutiny over how federally operated public schools teach religion and history.
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Supreme Court petitions put immigration bond hearings on a fast track
Two pending Supreme Court petitions could determine whether some immigrants detained inside the U.S. can receive individualized bond hearings, but no nationwide rule has changed.
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SAVE borrowers face 90-day clock as notices continue nationwide
August 15 ends Edfinancial’s notice window, not every borrower’s deadline. SAVE borrowers generally get 90 days from the date on their servicer notice.