Category: usa
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Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Recalls Broccoli Sprouts Over Salmonella Risk
Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Moyie Springs, Idaho, is recalling 215 cases of broccoli sprouts tied to a multistate Salmonella Bovismorbifican outbreak with 22 cases as of September 9.
HealthBusinessUSALaw EnforcementAgricultureSocial Issues Product RecallEvergreen Fresh Sprouts LLCBroccoli SproutsSalmonella BovismorbificanUS Food and Drug AdministrationMoyie Springs, IdahoFood SafetyFood RecallsFDADrugs
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Nebraska Gov. Pillen Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day
Governor Jim Pillen directs all U.S. and state flags in Nebraska to fly at half-staff on September 11 for Patriot Day, marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks that killed 2,977 Americans.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsSocial Issues Patriot DayJim PillenNebraskahalf-staffSeptember 11 attacksLincolnOffice of Nebraska Governor
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FreshPoint Recalls Cranberry Chicken Salad Wedge Sandwiches Over Undeclared Egg
FreshPoint of Orlando recalls 1,093 Cranberry Chicken Salad Wedge sandwiches sold in Georgia and Florida because the egg allergen was not properly declared on the label.
HealthBusinessUSALaw EnforcementSocial Issues Product RecallFreshPointundeclared egg allergenCranberry Chicken Salad Wedge SandwichUS Food and Drug AdministrationOrlando, FloridaCreated Fresh!Food RecallsFDADrugs
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Federal Reserve Releases Latest Z.1 Financial Accounts of the United States
The Federal Reserve Board has published the newest edition of its Z.1 Financial Accounts of the United States report, with the latest data now available to the public.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyBankingFinancial MarketsFederal Government Federal ReserveFinancial Accounts of the United StatesZ.1Federal Reserve BoardWashington DCcentral bankeconomic dataU.S. Federal Reserve
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NRC Proposes Broad Overhaul of Nuclear Reactor Regulations
The NRC has proposed a sweeping modernization of reactor licensing and oversight rules under Executive Order 14300, cutting outdated requirements and adding risk-informed flexibility for existing plants and new applicants.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessFederal GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentLegalUSA Nuclear Regulatory CommissionExecutive Order 14300nuclear reactor regulationsHo K. Niehreactor licensingPart 53decommissioningU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Examines Trump's $5,000 'Dividend' Promise, Putin's Migrant Labor Plan and 9/11 Anniversary Reflections
Newsweek reports on President Trump's promised $5,000 "Trump Dividend" for adults if Republicans keep Congress, Russia's migrant labor strategy, and 25th anniversary 9/11 reflections.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaUSARussiaIranGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyCongressEconomyEnergySocial IssuesElection Donald TrumpTrump DividendVladimir PutinSeptember 11 attacksdiesel pricesNewsweek
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Social Security Administration Alerts Michigan Residents to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of Michigan offices, card centers and hearing offices has changed, and points users to online services for benefits, applications and account management.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationMichiganSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Mississippi Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Mississippi has changed, and directs the public to check online.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationMississippiSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Mississippi Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Mississippi has changed, and directs the public to check online before visiting.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues Social Security AdministrationMississippiSocial Security officemy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Gov. Reynolds Names Molly Severn Chief of Staff as Taryn Frideres Departs
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds promotes deputy chief of staff Molly Severn to chief of staff effective Sept. 14, 2026, as Taryn Frideres leaves for the private sector.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEmployment and Labor Kim ReynoldsMolly SevernTaryn FrideresIowaChief of StaffState GovernmentOffice of the GovernorIowa Governors Office
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Newsom Proclaims Patriot Day in California, Orders Flags at Half-Staff
Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed September 11, 2026, as Patriot Day in California, honoring the 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 terror attacks, including 36 Californians, and ordering state flags flown at half-staff.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal Patriot DayGavin NewsomCaliforniaSeptember 11 attackshalf-staffShirley N. WeberproclamationCalifornia Governors Office
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UK and U.S. Regulators Hold Joint Exercise on Central Counterparty Resolution
Senior officials from five U.S. and UK financial authorities met September 3, 2026, for a tabletop exercise on the hypothetical resolution of central counterparties, continuing joint work dating to 2017.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAUnited KingdomFinancial MarketsBankingFederal GovernmentEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionBank of Englandcentral counterpartiesCCP resolutionSecurities and Exchange CommissionFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationFederal Reserve Board
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US and UK Regulators Hold Joint Exercise on Central Counterparty Resolution
Senior officials from the SEC, FDIC, CFTC, Federal Reserve Board and Bank of England met on Sept. 3, 2026 for a tabletop exercise on central counterparty resolution.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAUnited KingdomFinancial MarketsBankingFederal GovernmentEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionBank of Englandcentral counterparty resolutionFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationCommodity Futures Trading CommissionFederal Reserve Boardtabletop exercise
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OCC Proposes Tailored Third-Party Risk Management Guidance for Community Banks
The OCC proposed guidance tailoring third-party risk management to actual risk and issued a joint statement clarifying supervision of core service providers, part of its community bank burden-reduction push.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSABankingFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Office of the Comptroller of the Currencycommunity banksthird-party risk managementJonathan V. Gouldcore service providersbank supervisionregulatory burdenOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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OCC, Fed and FDIC Clarify Risk-Based Supervision of Core Providers Serving Community Banks
Three federal banking agencies issue a joint statement clarifying how they will supervise core providers to community banking organizations and when enforcement action may follow.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSABankingFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyFederal Reserve BoardFederal Deposit Insurance Corporationcommunity banking organizationscore providersrisk-based supervisionthird party risk managementOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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OCC and Federal Regulators Propose New Third-Party Risk Management Guidance
OCC, with the Federal Reserve, FDIC and NCUA, issues proposed guidance revising third-party risk management rules, aiming to help banking organizations tailor practices to assessed risk levels.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSABankingFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegal Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyThird-Party Risk ManagementFederal ReserveFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationNational Credit Union AdministrationBanking RegulationOCC Bulletin 2026-46Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Census Bureau Releases August 2026 Business Formation Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau releases August 2026 Business Formation Statistics, offering monthly data on new business applications and formations nationwide, by region and state, plus Puerto Rico.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborUSA U.S. Census BureauBusiness Formation Statisticsbusiness applicationsPuerto RicoFederal Reserveeconomic dataAugust 2026
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Media Monitor: Apple Watch to Summarize Conversations, Texas Tests Air Taxis, California Restricts Addictive Tech for Minors
The Rundown reports Apple's new Siri Recap will summarize conversations heard by its Watch, Texas begins eVTOL air taxi testing, and California enacts sweeping child online-safety laws.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetTransportationLegalSocial IssuesMedical ScienceAstronomy and SpaceState Governments AppleSiri RecapApple WatchTexasair taxisCaliforniachild online safetyThe Rundown
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Four Federal Regulators Seek Comment on Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance
FDIC, Federal Reserve, NCUA and OCC request comment on principles-based, non-binding guidance for banks' third-party relationships, plus a statement on community bank core service providers.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSABankingFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegal Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationFederal Reserve BoardNational Credit Union Administrationthird-party risk managementcommunity bankscore service providersOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Social Security Administration Marks 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
SSA honors nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, recalling emergency claims procedures that processed more than 5,000 disaster-related claims by December 2001.
Politics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementLegal Social Security AdministrationSeptember 11 attacksFrank J. Bisignano9/11 Memorial and Museumsurvivors benefitsdisaster-related claimsBaltimore
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American Airlines Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Honoring 23 Lost Employees
American Airlines remembers the victims of the September 11 attacks on the 25th anniversary, including 23 members of its own workforce, and shares a statement and video.
BusinessMediaUSATransportationDisasters American Airlines9/11September 11 attacks25th anniversaryAmerican Airlines employeesremembrance
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TSA Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Unveils Horizon 25 Strategy
TSA commemorates 25 years since the September 11 attacks, honoring nearly 3,000 lives lost and outlining the Horizon 25 Strategy to modernize security against evolving threats.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentTransportationMilitarySocial Issues TSASeptember 11 attacksDavid P. CumminsHorizon 25 StrategyAviation and Transportation Security ActTransportation Security AdministrationFIFA World Cup 2026Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Columnist Highlights Viral AI Warning From Anthropic Researcher
The L.A. Times reports AI researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic and warned on X that AI could kill humanity, drawing more than 150 million views and industry support.
Science & TechnologyMediaPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesCaliforniaUSA Jacob CoxonAnthropicAI safetyLos Angeles TimesEliezer YudkowskyMachine Intelligence Research InstituteL.A. Times Politics
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Social Security Administration Alerts Wisconsin Customers to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Wisconsin has changed, and points customers to online services for benefits, applications and account management.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationWisconsinSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Reviews Trump's Midterm Convention Speech and Senate Race Ads
FactCheck.org is reporting that President Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims about tariff revenue and a $5,000 dividend at the Republican midterm convention, and it flagged misleading ads in Georgia and Ohio Senate races.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAElectionCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyMedia BiasSocial Issues FactCheck.orgDonald TrumpRepublican midterm conventionJon OssoffMike CollinsJon HustedMeta community notes
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Vandenberg Coalition Marks 25 Years Since September 11 Attacks
The Vandenberg Coalition commemorates 25 years since the September 11 attacks with a reflection from its executive director and a look at President Bush's bullhorn speech at Ground Zero.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAMilitaryGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseSocial IssuesFilm and TV September 11 attacksThe Vandenberg CoalitionCarrie FilipettiGeorge W. BushGround Zerobullhorn speechradical islamic terrorism
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Real Average Hourly Earnings Fall 0.1% in August as Inflation Outpaces Pay
BLS reports real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased 0.1 percent in August, as a 0.3 percent rise in average hourly earnings was outpaced by a 0.4 percent CPI-U increase.
BusinessUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Bureau of Labor StatisticsReal EarningsReal average hourly earningsAverage hourly earningsCPI-UReal average weekly earningsAugust 2026
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US Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in August as Gasoline Climbs
BLS reports the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.4% in August and 3.4% over 12 months, with core prices up 0.3% for the month and 2.4% for the year.
BusinessEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsUSA Consumer Price IndexBureau of Labor Statisticsinflationgasoline pricesAll Urban ConsumersUnited States economy
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DHS Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Vows Mission to 'Never Forget'
DHS commemorates 25 years since the September 11 attacks that killed 2,977 Americans and led to the department's creation, with Secretary Markwayne Mullin honoring victims and first responders.
Politics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentMilitaryLaw EnforcementSocial Issues 9/11 anniversaryDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne MullinSeptember 11 attacksAl-QaedaHomeland Security Act of 2002counterterrorismU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Social Security Administration Alerts New York Offices of Operational Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in New York has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationNew YorkSocial Security officemy Social Security accountMedicareretirement benefitsdisability benefits