House Lists California Vessel-Emissions Resolutions for Possible Action
House materials list two CRA resolutions targeting EPA decisions on California vessel emissions, but the listing is not a vote and changes nothing immediately.
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Santa Monica Cancels Ocean Way Festival After Beach Erosion
Santa Monica and Goldenvoice canceled the Sept. 26–27 Ocean Way Festival after storm surf and runoff eroded the beach site. Tickets will be refunded.
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White House Orders New Review of Federal Rules Affecting Ranchers
Two September 4 executive orders direct reviews of rancher rules, meat-market competition, beef labeling and wolf protections, but make no immediate changes.
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Smithsonian Chooses Arts and Industries Building for Latino Museum
The Smithsonian selected the Arts and Industries Building as the permanent home of the National Museum of the American Latino, but no opening date is set.
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U.S. Productivity Rose in Q2, but Real Compensation Fell
Revised federal data show stronger output per hour in the second quarter, but inflation-adjusted compensation fell, leaving household purchasing power under pressure.
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Army Says Drone Unit Shift Is Temporary as Lawmakers Seek Answers
The Army says a Europe-based battalion is returning to infantry duties after a temporary drone experiment, while lawmakers seek the evidence behind the move.
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Connecticut Orders Nine Prediction Markets to Stop Sports Wagers
Connecticut ordered nine prediction-market platforms to stop sports wagers, while subpoenas and a Kalshi lawsuit deepen the fight over consumer safeguards.
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NASA and IBM Release Open AI Model for Lunar Science
NASA and IBM released a public lunar AI model that helps researchers study craters, volcanic features, surface changes and possible polar ice.
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AP Review Raises Questions About DOJ Protest Felony Charges
An AP review of 102 federal felony-assault cases against protesters found most ended without felony convictions, raising questions about evidence and charging.
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Amazon Pauses 21 Air Operations After Miami Runway Overrun
Amazon paused operations with 21 Air after a Miami runway overrun killed five people. Preliminary NTSB data show warnings, high speed and unresolved crew actions.
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Oracle’s AI Boom Brings Record Cloud Growth, Heavier Cash Burden
Oracle’s cloud growth and $664 billion backlog surged, but $28.5 billion in capital spending drove negative free cash flow and a $20 billion stock sale.
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Trump backs tougher ethics language before Senate crypto bill vote
Republican senators say Trump accepted proposed ethics changes as the Senate prepares for a Tuesday cloture vote on a major cryptocurrency bill.
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Rural Health Awards Could Expand Care, but Not Overnight
CMS is detailing state-led rural health projects for fiscal year 2026, but patients should not expect immediate nationwide coverage changes or guaranteed new services.
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BLM bars motorized travel across 9,100 Wyoming acres after fire
A BLM order restricts motorized travel on roads and trails in Fremont County while officials protect unstable soils, habitat and post-fire recovery work.
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Treasury proposes tax-exemption rule for private schools using race-based policies
A proposed Treasury and IRS rule could affect private schools’ tax exemptions and donor deductions. Comments and hearing requests are due November 3, 2026.
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20 States and D.C. Sue Over Trump ESA Rollback
Twenty states and D.C. sued over three Endangered Species Act rule changes, creating uncertainty for federal permits, habitat reviews and development projects.
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Labor Department sets national framework for pre-apprenticeships
A Labor Department framework issued Sept. 8 outlines five quality markers for pre-apprenticeships and stresses documented pathways into Registered Apprenticeships.
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U.S. factory orders and shipments rose in July, Census says
U.S. factory orders, shipments, unfilled orders and inventories rose in July, but aircraft demand provided a major lift and core capital-goods orders stayed flat.
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U.S. government backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright case
A Justice Department filing urges a Manhattan judge to treat AI training on copyrighted text as fair use, but it does not decide the case.
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American Eagle Keeps Sales Forecast as Shoppers Wait for Deals
American Eagle maintained its fiscal 2026 comparable-sales outlook after mixed results, as Aerie grew strongly while seasonal merchandise pressured its core brand.
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CPSC recalls 2.3 million Ricky Joy candy bottles over choking risk
A nationwide recall covers Ricky Joy Sour Crush rolling candy bottles sold through May 2026. The rollerball can detach and pose a deadly choking risk.
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USPS Network Overhaul Cut Costs as Service Declined, Audit Finds
A September 8 USPS inspector general audit found major network savings but no material financial turnaround, while service declines hit rural areas hardest.