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US Unemployment Claims Remained Stable to Kick Off August
Recurring jobless claims, a proxy for hiring, remained below 1.8 million.
14 Health Conditions Added to Social Security’s Compassionate Allowances List
In total, there are now 314 medical conditions that are eligible for expedited disability application processing.
Over $82 Million Generated in 3rd Gulf of America Oil and Gas Lease Sale
The Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf is estimated to contain about 26.9 billion barrels of undiscovered oil.
Cooling Energy, Food Costs Keep US Wholesale Inflation Unchanged in July
U.S. producer prices could provide relief for the inflation-fighting Federal Reserve.
2 Killed in Military Helicopter Crash in Texas
The crash also started a wildfire that required containment.
University of Michigan College to Use Pass or No-Credit Grades for Freshmen ‘to Curb Mental Health Crisis’
The pilot program seeks to make transition into university easier and support student mental health by recording only pass or no-credit.
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Federal Appeals Court Affirms Texas Limits on Mail Voting and Assistance
A Fifth Circuit panel reversed an injunction, saying challengers had not shown real harm.
Whole Foods Recalls Select Salsas, Guacamole, Prepared Foods Over Potential Salmonella Risk
The suspect products containing jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors were sold online and in 12 states.
Northeast and Midwest Lead List of Housing Market’s Hottest ZIP Codes
Tight inventory, driven in part by insufficient homebuilding, is fueling competition in the hottest markets, according to Realtor.com.
US Federal Government Sued by Human Rights Watch Over ICC Sanctions
A legal complaint filed in New York states that the Trump administration’s sanctions against the International Criminal Court are an ‘unlawful abuse of power.’
Treasury Department Ends Ownership Reporting for US Small Businesses
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that he was ‘eliminating a burdensome reporting requirement for millions of law-abiding business owners.’
Supreme Court Sets November Arguments in Religious Liberty, Prison Medical Care, and Agency Power Cases
Arguments will probe the scope of free exercise protections, lawsuits against federal officers, and limits on in-house agency tribunals.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Mail-In Voting Restrictions Nationwide
The new restriction applies nationwide.
FBI Issues Warning on Social Media Sexual Exploitation
The agency advised people to avoid storing sensitive images or videos on social media platforms.
16,000 Arrests Made as Part of Operation to Make Washington Safe
This is the largest law enforcement collaboration “ever assembled to confront crime in a major American city,” the U.S. Marshals Service said.
Todd Blanche Sworn In as Attorney General
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer in a pre-dawn vote Saturday.
ICE Arrests 1,200 Illegal Immigrants During Statewide Georgia Operation
The sting, titled ‘Operation Safe Community—Atlanta,’ focused primarily on foreign nationals with criminal records, the agency said.
US and South Korea Conduct Military Exercises Amid Evolving North Korean Threat
The all-domain drill is designed to enhance joint capabilities against a range of regional threats, including drones and cyberattacks.
Generational Impact: Helping Human Trafficking Survivors With Housing
Ked and Michelle Frank have been on a 20-year mission to provide a safe place for survivors to go after they escape their traffickers.
Democratic Rep. Ed Case Beats Progressive Rival in Hawaii’s 1st District
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Case successfully fended off four challengers in the Democratic primary.
