Copyright Office opens new DMCA exemption cycle, setting Aug. 24 deadline for petitions
The U.S. Copyright Office has opened its 10th triennial review of DMCA access-control exemptions. Petitions for new or renewed exemptions are due Aug. 24, 2026.
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Supreme Court sets Aug. 17 summer order list as it manages pending cases
The Supreme Court has scheduled summer order lists for Aug. 17 and Sept. 4, while emergency orders can be issued outside the regular calendar.
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Ford recalls 565,691 Broncos over wiring defect that can cause engine fires
Ford recalled 565,691 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles from model years 2021 through 2026 after identifying a wiring-harness defect that can create an engine-fire risk.
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Revised Canada Lynx Critical-Habitat Rule Covering 14,030 Square Miles Takes Effect Aug. 17
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized a revised critical-habitat designation for threatened Canada lynx across Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Washington.
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Social Security to Complete Shift From Paper Checks to Electronic Payments in 2026
The Social Security Administration says it plans to complete the nationwide transition to electronic Social Security and SSI payments during 2026, urging remaining paper-check recipients to update their payment information.
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National Park Service sets Aug. 25 fee-free day during National Park Week
The National Park Service will waive entrance fees for U.S. citizens and residents on Aug. 25, 2026, during a week of nationwide programming marking the agency’s 110th birthday.
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NHTSA warns owners of 462,000 Kia Tellurides to park outside over fire risk
NHTSA issued an urgent July 9 warning for approximately 462,000 Kia Tellurides after identifying a risk that a power-seat motor may overheat and catch fire.
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Census Bureau schedules June wholesale-trade release, with July report due Sept. 10
The Census Bureau’s June 2026 Monthly Wholesale Trade release was scheduled for Aug. 6 at 10 a.m., adding a new national data point on sales, inventories and inventory-to-sales information.
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FDA Reports 131 Salmonella Illnesses in 38 States Linked to Moringa Powder Investigation
The FDA’s July 22 update reported 131 illnesses in 38 states in an ongoing Salmonella investigation involving moringa leaf powder and dietary supplements containing the ingredient.
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Smithsonian Extends ‘American Aspirations’ Exhibition Through Aug. 10 Anniversary
The Smithsonian will keep its “American Aspirations” exhibition open at the Smithsonian Castle through Aug. 10, extending access through the institution’s 180th anniversary and its America 250 programming.
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NFL suspends Cardinals executive Ryan Gold indefinitely over gambling and draft-information violations
The NFL said an investigation found that Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold shared confidential information about 2026 draft selections and placed parlay bets on NFL and college games.
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FCC clears defaulted broadband areas in Kansas, Maryland and Texas for alternative funding
An FCC order says census blocks tied to three providers that defaulted on Rural Digital Opportunity Fund milestones may now qualify for other broadband programs.
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Ebola Response in Congo Expands as U.S. Announces $242 Million in New Aid
The United States announced an additional $242 million for Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo on August 5, as humanitarian agencies face a major funding shortfall.
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SpaceX reports $7.81 billion in second-quarter revenue as AI spending surges
SpaceX’s first quarterly report as a public company showed a 92% year-over-year revenue increase, a smaller-than-expected loss and $15.8 billion in AI capital spending during the quarter.
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White House Releases Declassified Intelligence Alleging Foreign Compromise of U.S. Voter Data
The White House said President Donald Trump declassified intelligence alleging foreign capabilities to target U.S. election infrastructure and compromise voter information. The claims have not been independently corroborated in the reviewed source.
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GAO finds inconsistent timing in agencies’ 60-day delay for major rules
A new Government Accountability Office report found that 119 of 462 major rules reviewed had effective dates inconsistent with the Congressional Review Act’s 60-day waiting period.
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Senate leaders announce funding agreement as lawmakers seek to avoid another shutdown
Senate leaders announced a bipartisan funding agreement on Aug. 2, but the measure still faced a Senate vote, House consideration and possible presidential action.
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More Than 24 States Sue Over Federal Conditions Attached to Disaster Funding
A multistate coalition filed suit on July 30 challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to tie disaster and other federal funding to compliance with federal policy demands.
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USPTO moves AI trademark tools into agency-wide use after 250,000 applications processed
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says its Trademarks organization has fully adopted an AI tool and used a separate system to analyze 250,000 applications, while human examiners remain responsible for decisions.
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USITC Sets August 21 Deadline for Report on Revoking China’s Permanent Trade Status
The U.S. International Trade Commission is examining how ending permanent normal trade relations treatment for Chinese products could affect the U.S. economy, industries and product sourcing.
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Best Buy recalls Insignia gas ranges over fire hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission posted a recall July 9 for Insignia gas ranges sold by Best Buy, warning that a fire hazard could cause serious injury.
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GAO Says Many Federal Programs Lack Clear Goals and Data to Show Whether They Work
A new Government Accountability Office review of 15 programs at five federal agencies found that many lack clearly defined goals or useful data for measuring results.
