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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Guatemalan foreign minister to discuss regional security

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Carlos Ramiro Martínez in New York during the 80th United Nations High Level Week.


Goot Essa recalls cheese due to possible listeria contamination

Goot Essa LLC, based in Howard, Pennsylvania, has issued a recall for one lot of its Der Mutterschaf Cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.


CDC reports rise in newborn syphilis but overall STI rates show decline

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that cases of syphilis in newborns continued to rise in the United States in 2024.


Southwind Foods recalls frozen shrimp due to possible radioactive contamination

Southwind Foods, LLC, based in Carson, California, has announced a voluntary recall of certain frozen shrimp products due to potential contamination with Cesium-137 (Cs-137), a radioactive isotope.


Lee K recalls kimchi with mackerel over undeclared milk and shrimp allergens

Lee K of NY INC, based in Flushing, New York, has issued a recall for its 57-ounce packages of “Stewed Aged Kimchi w/ Mackerel” due to the presence of undeclared milk and shrimp.


CDC reports sharp increase in dangerous drug-resistant bacterial infections

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, documents a significant increase in NDM-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (NDM-CRE) infections in the United...


Olympus recalls certain ViziShot 2 FLEX EBUS-TBNA needles due to safety concerns

Olympus Corporation has initiated a voluntary global recall of certain lots of its ViziShot 2 FLEX (19G) EBUS-TBNA needles.


Existing-home sales edge down slightly as prices continue upward trend

Existing-home sales in the United States declined slightly by 0.2% in August compared to July, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.0 million, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Existing-Home Sales Report released...


U.S. Department of Education announces record $500M investment in charter school programs

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the allocation of $500 million to Charter Schools Programs, representing the largest investment in the program's history.


Secretary McMahon visits Ohio highlighting robotics initiative and charter school funding

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Ohio as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour, focusing on initiatives aimed at localizing education policy and fostering innovation in schools.


U.S. Department of Education proposes new grant priorities on meaningful learning and workforce readiness

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has introduced two new proposed supplemental priorities for the Department’s discretionary grants: Meaningful Learning, and Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness.


Secretary McMahon highlights local control during education tour in Montana

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Montana last week as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.


FAA seeks industry partner for next-generation air traffic flow management system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new initiative to upgrade the technology that manages air traffic flow across the United States.


FAA exceeds fiscal year controller hiring goals under new streamlined process

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has met its air traffic controller hiring target for Fiscal Year 2025, according to an announcement from U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy.


Trump issues executive order designating Antifa a domestic terrorist organization

On September 22, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.


Gansu Zhaofeng recalls dried bean curd over undeclared wheat allergen risk

Gansu Zhaofeng Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. has announced a voluntary recall of its 500g/bag G&L FOOD Dried Bean Curd after failing to declare wheat as an ingredient on the product label.


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing for labor-related Trump administration nominees

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to consider three nominees from the Trump administration for key positions at the National Labor Relations Board and...


House Republicans accuse Democratic leaders of obstructing efforts to prevent government shutdown

House Republicans have criticized Democratic leaders for their approach to ongoing government funding negotiations.


Google agrees to reinstate banned YouTube accounts after House Judiciary Committee probe

Google has agreed to allow creators who were previously banned from YouTube for political speech violations related to topics such as COVID-19 and elections the opportunity to return to the platform.


Senate considers one-year extension of key small business innovation programs

Small business owners, universities, and a former Trump administration official have voiced support for a one-year extension of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.