Toyota recalls more than 508,000 U.S. Camry hybrids over display failure
A software defect may leave key safety indicators blank at startup in certain 2025-2026 Camry hybrids. Owners can check their VIN before notices arrive.
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Heat wave puts schools, sports and workers across U.S. on alert
About 97 million people face heat advisories as dangerous heat spreads from the central Plains to the Southeast, with schools, sports and workers adjusting.
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July Inflation and Weaker Real Pay Put Fresh Pressure on U.S. Employers
July prices rose modestly, but inflation-adjusted hourly pay fell, creating a difficult balance for U.S. employers, workers and consumer demand.
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Social Security August 2026 Payments: Who Gets Paid Aug. 19 and Aug. 26
Most Social Security beneficiaries have two August 2026 payment dates remaining. Learn the birth-date groups, exceptions and steps for missing payments.
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Federal agencies seek comments on wilderness climbing policies
Climbers have until August 14 to comment on proposed federal guidance covering anchors, historic routes and wilderness management across three agencies.
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Judge declines to halt Tohono O’odham border-wall project
A federal judge denied the Tohono O’odham Nation’s request to pause the Tucson 5 border-wall project, but the broader sovereignty lawsuit continues.
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Twenty-six jurisdictions challenge FY2026 FEMA grant conditions
Twenty-five states and Washington, D.C., are asking a Rhode Island judge to block FEMA and DHS from tying emergency grants to election and immigration terms.
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DOE Opens $147 Million Phase II Funding Round for Small Businesses
DOE opened about $147 million in FY25 Phase II SBIR/STTR opportunities, while foreign-risk and cybersecurity reviews raise the stakes for applicants.
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USDA’s Farm Safety-Net Deadline Is Aug. 31: What to Review
Eligible landowners have until Aug. 31, 2026, to review possible base-acre increases that could affect future ARC and PLC eligibility.
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Lidl recalls one lot of wok spice mix over Salmonella risk
Lidl recalled one lot of Vitasia Chinese Style Asian Style Wok Spice Mix sold in 10 states and Washington, D.C., after testing found potential Salmonella contamination.
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GAO Questions DOGE’s Reported $110 Billion in Savings
A GAO audit found major gaps in DOGE’s $110 billion Wall of Receipts, including a $1.7 billion contract claim where no reduction occurred.
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Lake Powell cool-water release withheld over hydropower concerns
Reclamation will skip a 2026 cool-water release from Lake Powell, protecting hydropower while warm river temperatures raise risks for native fish.
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GAO finds process failures in federal watchdog oversight panel
A GAO audit found missed deadlines, incomplete records and weak oversight in the federal panel that reviews allegations against inspectors general.
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Supreme Court case could test religious schools’ access to public preschool funds
A pending Supreme Court case over Colorado’s preschool program could clarify when states may require religious providers to follow public-funding rules.
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Immigration courts are moving faster as deportation orders rise
EOIR data show a shrinking immigration-court backlog alongside rising removal and in-absentia orders as hearings accelerate and preparation time narrows.
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Education Department widens school-rights investigations
Federal officials opened investigations in Washington and Colorado and sought updated state policy information, but announced no new July violation findings or funding cuts.
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National volunteer strategy puts nonprofit infrastructure first
Points of Light wants to double U.S. volunteering by 2035, but its roadmap says nonprofits need stronger systems, staff and technology to sustain service.
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New Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Insurance Rules Change Roof and Condo Coverage
New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rules allow actual-cash-value roof coverage and higher condo deductibles, but owners may face larger bills after a loss.
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States Face a New Federal Cost Burden for Administering SNAP
A USDA proposal would codify a 25% federal share of ordinary SNAP administrative costs in fiscal 2027, shifting an estimated $16.9 billion to states.
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California Insurers Plan More Wildfire-Risk Home Coverage
California regulators say 11 insurers will expand or stay active, but homeowners still face high premiums, deductibles and heavy FAIR Plan reliance.
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Employer compensation rose faster than wages in latest U.S. data
Federal data show U.S. employer compensation rose 3.4% over the year, while wages grew 3.2% and benefit costs increased 3.8% through June.
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CMS links 50 Medicaid providers to $203.3 million in enforcement
CMS says 50 high-risk Medicaid providers were tied to $203.3 million in payments subject to federal or state action, not necessarily proven fraud or recovered cash.