Category: sport
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Bowser Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Engine 16, Honors First Responders and DCPS Victims
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser commemorates 25 years since the September 11 attacks, honoring first responders and remembering three DCPS children among the nearly 3,000 lives lost.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMusicSocial Issues September 11 anniversaryMuriel BowserWashington DCfirst respondersEngine 16Art All NightDCPS
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Ohio Governor DeWine's Week: $50M Talent Search Grant, $20.7M for Community Schools, $14M for Workforce Housing
Ohio lands the largest federal Talent Search Grant at $50 million, plus $20.7 million for community schools and $14 million for workforce housing in 10 counties.
Politics and GovernmentUSAEducationState GovernmentsSportEconomySocial Issues Mike DeWineJim TresselTalent Search Grantcommunity schoolsworkforce housingPatriot DayOhioOhio Governors Office
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Dateline Rice: University Experts Cited on Global Trade, Iran Tensions and Texas Housing
Rice University's weekly media roundup highlights faculty commentary on global trade, Iran war risks, Texas property taxes and housing, plus new cancer detection research and 9/11 commemorations.
BusinessScience & TechnologyHealthSportEducationEnergyReal EstateLegalMediaUSA Rice UniversityBaker Institute for Public PolicyKinder Institute for Urban Research9/11 anniversarypancreatic cancer researchTexas property taxRice Owls football
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George Mason to Host Flu Vaccine Clinics Across Three Campuses This Fall
George Mason University will offer flu vaccine clinics for students, faculty and staff at its Science and Technology, Fairfax and Mason Square campuses in October, alongside a teaching conference and campus events.
HealthScience & TechnologySportEducationArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceMediaSocial Issues George Mason UniversityFlu Vaccine ClinicsInnovations in Teaching and Learning ConferenceFairfax CampusMeredith Lair9/11George Mason AthleticsGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Connecticut Cracks Down on Illegal Prediction Markets With Nine Cease-And-Desist Orders, Nearly 30 Subpoenas
Connecticut issues nine cease-and-desist orders and nearly 30 subpoenas to crack down on illegal prediction markets offering sports wagers, citing consumer protection and gaming law violations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementSportGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesFinancial Markets ConnecticutNed Lamontprediction marketssports bettingcease-and-desist ordersDepartment of Consumer ProtectionKalshiConnecticut Governors Office
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Nebraska Game and Parks Highlights Fall Events, Grants and Hunting Prep
Nebraska Game and Parks announces fall park events, extends Watchable Wildlife Grants deadline to Oct. 2, and promotes hunting sight-in opportunities and outdoor skills events.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportState GovernmentsEnvironmentEducationUSA Nebraska Game and ParksOutdoor RecreationWatchable Wildlife GrantsHuntingMissouri River ExpoFort AtkinsonHalloween events
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Google Search AI Offers Three New Ways to Prepare for Your Next Race
Google Search is leveraging its AI capabilities to help runners prepare for races by offering personalized training plans, custom music playlists, and tailored gear recommendations.
Science & TechnologySportBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEducation Google SearchRunningRace PreparationTraining PlansYouTube MusicShopping GraphGoogleAlphabet
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FTC Seeks Comment on Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Proposed 2027 Budget
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's proposed 2027 budget, which has been submitted to the Commission and published in the Federal Register.
Politics and GovernmentSportBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Federal Trade CommissionHorseracing Integrity and Safety Authority2027 budgetFederal Registerpublic commentGovernmentSports
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Briefing Covers Trump's Convention Return, Record Summer Heat, Cuba Trade Barriers
USA TODAY's Daily Briefing covers President Donald Trump's return to the GOP midterm convention, a record-hot summer, Cuba trade barriers, oil at $100 a barrel and LIV Golf's bankruptcy filing.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologySportGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyCongressEconomyTradeArtificial Intelligence Donald TrumpGOP midterm conventionCubaÓscar FernándezNOAALIV GolfCharlie KirkUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Tracks Trump Convention Close, Record Summer Heat and Cuba Trade Limits
USA TODAY reports President Trump closing out the GOP midterm convention, a record-hot summer, Cuban exporters blocked by stalled U.S. talks, oil at $100 a barrel and the NFL opener.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologySportGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyEconomyArtificial IntelligenceEnvironment Donald TrumpPoliticsNOAACubaoil pricesNFLUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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George Mason researcher wins $640,000 NSF CAREER award for robot learning
George Mason researcher Xuan Wang wins a $640,000 NSF CAREER award for robot learning, as an AI literacy program expands and Mason Korea welcomes students from nine countries.
Science & TechnologySportMediaEducationArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsAsiaSocial Issues George Mason UniversityNational Science FoundationXuan WangMason KoreaCollege BasketballHigher EducationGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Columbia University Announces Free Fall Community Events, Including Lantern Workshops and Football Game
Columbia University announces a series of free fall community events, including lantern-building workshops for the Morningside Lights festival and a complimentary Columbia Lions football home opener for Northern Manhattan residents on September 19.
EntertainmentSportScience & TechnologyHealthEducationMedical ScienceEnvironmentSocial IssuesFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing Columbia UniversityMorningside LightsLantern WorkshopsCommunity EventsFootballNorthern ManhattanSTEMColumbia Neighbors
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Google Search Unveils New Football Features for Game Day and Fantasy Fans
Google Search is enhancing the football season experience with a Live Game Feed, detailed player statistics, and the ability to link fantasy football accounts for personalized insights.
BusinessScience & TechnologySportComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEntertainment Google SearchFootballLive Game FeedFantasy FootballAI ModeSports StatisticsMobile TechnologyGoogleAlphabet
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Governor Sanders Highlights School Fitness, Community Engagement, and Sports Across Arkansas
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders toured Arkansas, announcing a school fitness challenge winner, leading 'Capital for a Day' in Helena-West Helena, and engaging with communities and sports teams, including Coach John Calipari, from August 31 to September 5.
Politics and GovernmentEducationSportHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEconomy Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansasJohn CalipariCommunity EngagementSportsCapital for a DayArkansas Governor
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Yale Study Uncovers Genetic Link for Hair-Pulling and Skin-Picking Disorders
A Yale study involving 100 families reveals a genetic link between trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, and OCD, offering new hope for treatments for these often familial conditions.
HealthBusinessWorldSportMedical ScienceEconomyEducationSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Yale UniversityTrichotillomaniaExcoriation DisorderObsessive-Compulsive DisorderGeneticsMental HealthMedical ResearchUniversity
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on Amazon lawsuit, trade dispute, US Open, and missing children operation
USA TODAY reports on a class-action lawsuit against Amazon over pregnancy accommodations, an escalating U.S.-Canada trade dispute, Ben Shelton's US Open victory, and the recovery of 79 missing children in Ohio.
BusinessLaw EnforcementSportWeatherEmployment and LaborLegalGeneral WeatherEducationEconomy AmazonPregnancy DiscriminationU.S.-Canada TradeUS Open TennisMissing ChildrenOhioDonald TrumpUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Rice University Experts and Research Featured Prominently in National and Local News
Rice University faculty and research are making headlines, offering expertise on President Trump's Venezuela oil deal, Texas politics, urban housing, and scientific breakthroughs, alongside campus developments and sports achievements.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologySportGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationArtificial IntelligenceAstronomy and Space Rice UniversityVenezuela Oil DealTexas PoliticsUrban ResearchDark MatterHigher EducationCollege Sports
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on Trump's convention strategy, clean water ruling, and US Open results
USA TODAY reports President Trump is central to the GOP midterm strategy, a federal court ruled against a right to clean water, and Coco Gauff advanced at the US Open.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportHealthRepublican PartyElectionArtificial IntelligenceEconomyTradeSocial Issues Donald TrumpGOP ConventionClean WaterCoco GauffUS Open9/11 PentagonUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Penn Medicine Launches First Human Trial for Advanced FLASH Proton Therapy
Penn Medicine begins the first human clinical trial for FLASH proton therapy, a faster, more powerful, and potentially less-toxic radiation treatment for cancer, aiming to improve patient quality of life.
HealthScience & TechnologySportMediaMedical ScienceAstronomy and SpaceEducationEnvironmentSocial Issues Penn MedicineFLASH proton therapycancer treatmentclinical trialradiation therapyAlexander LinOncology
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Governor Pillen Directs Route Modifications for Husker Game Traffic
Governor Jim Pillen has directed the Nebraska Department of Transportation and State Patrol to modify routes for Saturday's Husker football game in downtown Lincoln. These adjustments aim to expedite travel and ease congestion caused by ongoing construction projects.
Politics and GovernmentSportState GovernmentsTransportationSocial Issues Governor Jim PillenNebraska Department of TransportationNebraska State PatrolLincolnHusker football gameTrafficConstructionOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Husker Coach Fred Hoiberg to Keynote Governor's Summit
Governor Jim Pillen announced Husker men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg will keynote the 2026 Governor's Summit in Kearney. Hoiberg joins Ben Sasse as a headline speaker, addressing attendees on September 29th.
Politics and GovernmentSportGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducation Fred HoibergGovernor's SummitJim PillenUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnKearneyBasketballKeynote SpeakerOffice of Nebraska Governor
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George Mason University Unveils Quantum Partnership Amidst Busy September Schedule
George Mason University announces a quantum computing partnership, honors its September Employee of the Month, and prepares for a 9/11 Day of Service, Peace Week, and a range of athletic and academic events.
EducationScience & TechnologyBusinessSportArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesComputers and Internet George Mason UniversityQuantum Computing9/11 Day of ServiceEmployee RecognitionUniversity EventsAthleticsAcademic StandardsGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Nebraska Game and Parks Announces Fall Outdoor Events and Updates
Nebraska Game and Parks highlights upcoming events including the Missouri River Outdoor Expo, State Fair exhibit, and important updates for hunters and wetland conditions, alongside various workshops and online resources.
Politics and GovernmentSportEnvironmentState GovernmentsEducationSocial Issues Missouri River Outdoor ExpoNebraska Game and ParksOutdoor RecreationHuntingWetlandsNebraska State FairChadron State Park
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Media Monitor: Poynter reports on Hegseth's Fox News absence, Pentagon document cuts, NBA Clippers punishment, and new ESPN show
Poynter reports on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's absence from Fox News, the Pentagon's classified document cuts, Bill Simmons' proxy betting, and the NBA's historic Clippers punishment.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVLegalArtificial Intelligence Pete HegsethFox NewsPentagonNBABill SimmonsESPNPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Gloria Steinem Dies at 92; NBA Penalizes Clippers; Virginia School Shooting
USA TODAY reports the death of feminist Gloria Steinem at 92, details NBA penalties for the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and covers a Virginia elementary school shooting.
Politics and GovernmentSportEntertainmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducationFilm and TVMilitary Gloria SteinemLos Angeles ClippersNBAVirginiaElementary School ShootingEverton BlairWhite HouseUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Rice University Builds Momentum with Record Demand and Historic Growth
Rice University is experiencing historic growth, fueled by record student demand, expanding faculty, and significant research. The university earned top national rankings, celebrated faculty achievements, and invested in campus infrastructure and sustainability.
Science & TechnologyBusinessSportHealthEducationArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceEconomyFederal Government Rice UniversityHigher EducationUniversity RankingsResearchCampus DevelopmentSustainability
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Columbia University Celebrates New Academic Year with Diverse Achievements and Events
Columbia University celebrates its new academic year, highlighting a student dancer in Olivia Rodrigo's music video, a 9/11 documentary screening, a historic locomotive lab, and student athlete achievements.
HealthScience & TechnologyEntertainmentMediaMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceEducationSocial IssuesSportTransportation Columbia UniversityKennedy TargoszOlivia Rodrigo9/11Locomotive LaboratoryTeachers CollegeSulayman Bahnewsletter
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Governor Sherrill Welcomes MLS NEXT Pro Soccer to New Jersey
Governor Sherrill announced MLS NEXT Pro soccer is coming to Middlesex County, New Jersey, starting next summer. The new professional club at NEXUS aims to boost the state's sports economy and offer new opportunities for athletes and entertainment for fans.
SportPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSA Governor SherrillMLS NEXT ProNew JerseyMiddlesex CountyNEXUSSoccerProfessional SportsOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Whistleblower Warning on USPS Mail Ballot System
USA TODAY is reporting a whistleblower warns the USPS mail ballot system could disrupt midterm elections. Other news includes Grand Canyon flooding victims, a murder trial, and the renaming of Lake Ontario by presidential order.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSportWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionLegalEconomyMilitary USPSMail BallotsMidterm ElectionsDonald TrumpLake AmericaGrand CanyonTravelUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Governor Sherrill to Make Sports Announcement, Appear on CNN
New Jersey Governor Sherrill's September 2 schedule includes a major sports announcement at MLS Headquarters in New York City, followed by an evening appearance on CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront, offering a mix of local and national engagement.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsFilm and TV Governor SherrillNew JerseySportsMLS HeadquartersNew YorkCNNErin Burnett OutFrontOffice of New Jersey Governor