Extreme Heat in Las Vegas Is Complicating Takeoffs and Raising Delay Risks
Extreme summer heat is making aircraft takeoff calculations more difficult in Las Vegas and can contribute to flight delays, researchers say.
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Meta’s Supreme Court Filing Deadline Arrives in Nevada Social-Media Liability Case
Justice Elena Kagan extended Meta’s deadline to seek Supreme Court review of a Nevada dispute involving Section 230 and the First Amendment.
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CMS posts proposed 2027 Medicare payment rule for hospitals and surgery centers
The proposed rule covers 2027 Medicare payments for hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical centers, as well as quality reporting, star ratings and hospital price transparency.
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U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Fell by 23,000 in July, BLS Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 23,000-job decline in U.S. nonfarm payroll employment in July, adding to signs of weaker hiring momentum.
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USDA Opens $500 Million Fertilizer Expansion Program With Aug. 17 Deadline
The USDA is accepting applications for the FIELDS program, which will provide competitive cost-share awards for domestic fertilizer production and related infrastructure.
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Justice Department Opens Investigation Into Harvard Financial-Aid Programs Tied to China
The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard’s China-based financial-aid programs discriminate against American students.
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Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel, Replacing David Warrington
President Donald Trump announced that White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf will become White House counsel, replacing David Warrington, who is leaving the administration for the private sector.
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South Korea and U.S. Set Aug. 10 Week for Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercises After North Korean Missile Test
South Korea and the United States will begin annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises during the week of Aug. 10, days after North Korea resumed ballistic-missile testing.
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Hasbro raises 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook after second-quarter results despite unauthorized-access costs
Hasbro raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to approximately $1.45 billion to $1.50 billion while reporting $11 million in direct costs and an estimated $25 million revenue impact tied to unauthorized access to company systems.
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GAO Warns Federal Debt Has Surpassed the Size of the U.S. Economy
The Government Accountability Office says publicly held federal debt temporarily exceeded the size of the U.S. economy and could reach 120% of the economy by 2036 without policy changes.
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USPTO Says AI Trademark Tool Reaches Full Agency Adoption After 250,000 Applications Analyzed
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says its Trademarks organization fully adopted Scout LLM on July 1, while a related tool, Class ACT, has analyzed 250,000 applications.
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DOE announces $1.9 billion opportunity for U.S. grid upgrades, with selections expected in August 2026
The Energy Department announced approximately $1.9 billion in potential funding for grid-infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving reliability, resilience and efficiency as electricity demand grows nationwide.
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Census releases March data on household finances, health and social connection
The U.S. Census Bureau released detailed March 2026 survey tables covering employment, food sufficiency, health insurance, mental health, prices and other household conditions.
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CFPB sues Snap Finance over alleged deceptive high-cost financing and collection practices
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau alleges Snap Finance and affiliated companies misrepresented financing costs and used unlawful collection tactics.
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CBO’s July Budget Review Is Listed, but Deficit Figures Are Not Included
The Congressional Budget Office lists a July 2026 budget review, while the latest completed report showed a $1.4 trillion deficit through June.
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Restaurant Brands International Sets Aug. 6 Date for Second-Quarter Results
Restaurant Brands International will release its second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 6, followed by an investor call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.
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Justice Department Watchdog Reports 42 Reviews and $487,192 in Questioned Costs
The DOJ inspector general’s latest semiannual report details 42 reports, 108 recommendations and oversight involving the FBI, Bureau of Prisons and other federal components.
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Comcast Plans to Split NBCUniversal and Sky From Its Technology Businesses
Comcast announced plans to separate NBCUniversal and Sky into a new publicly traded media company while retaining its broadband, wireless and technology operations.
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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady as Inflation and Energy Costs Remain Elevated
The Federal Reserve kept its federal-funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75% after its July meeting, as inflation and energy prices remained high.
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Appeals Court Keeps Trump Mail-Voting Order Blocked in 23 States and D.C.
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals left an injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s mail-voting executive order in place. The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to allow implementation while litigation continues.
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NCAA’s New Five-Season Eligibility Rule Faces Limits After Judge Clarifies Injunction
A federal judge said an injunction gives a fifth season only to a defined group of athletes, while the NCAA’s broader eligibility model remains in place for future cohorts.
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MLB reduces suspensions for Cade Cavalli and Willson Contreras after Fenway Park incident
Major League Baseball disciplined four players after the June 30 Red Sox-Nationals incident. Appeals reduced the suspensions for Cade Cavalli and Willson Contreras, while Miles Mikolas’ appeal remained pending in the latest cited updates.