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.
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FMCSA enforcement begins for 10 revoked trucking ELDs
FMCSA ended a 60-day replacement period for 10 revoked electronic logs. Continued use can trigger a no-record citation and an out-of-service order.
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Thousands of U.S. Water Systems Still Lack Lead-Pipe Inventories
An AP analysis found more than 1,300 water systems cited after missing a lead-line inventory deadline, leaving millions with incomplete information about possible exposure.
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Pennsylvania regulators examine who pays for data-center grid growth
Pennsylvania regulators are reviewing data-center grid costs and emergency rules, but no household rate change follows yet from the September 10 votes.
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FTC extends deadline on personalized-pricing proposal
Consumers and businesses now have until Sept. 25 to comment on an FTC proposal about prices tailored with personal data. It is not a ban or final rule.
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ICE hiring faces scrutiny after whistleblower alleges weakened vetting
A newly reported complaint alleges ICE made offers and began training some recruits before basic vetting was complete during a 12,000-person hiring surge.
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Education Department Releases 2027-28 College Aid Comparison Materials
The new federal College Financing Plan organizes costs, grants, scholarships, loans and work options, but most colleges can still choose whether to use it.
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Former California Booster-Club Treasurer Accused of Diverting $411,761
Federal prosecutors accuse a former Orange County booster-club treasurer of diverting $411,761, including a $131,523 mortgage payment, from a nonprofit.