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dnaindia.compolitics1 day ago
Australia to Conduct National Census on August 11
The Australian Bureau of Statistics will conduct the national census on August 11. More than 30,000 staff will collect responses from millions of Australians on topics including ancestry, religion, gender and income.
news.sky.comworld2 days ago
Lake Mead Projected to Drop 6.5 Feet by November While Federal Releases from Lake Powell Are Cut
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation projects Lake Mead will reach its lowest level since the 1930s this November. The reservoir stands at 27 percent capacity, with further declines expected through 2028. New Colorado River allocation rules take effect in 2027.
abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Lake Powell Projected to Reach 3,491 Feet by March 2027; Federal Transfers Aim to Stay Above 3,500 Feet
A Bureau of Reclamation analysis shows Lake Powell could reach 3,491 feet by March 2027. The reservoir stood at 3,524 feet as of Thursday amid record-low summer levels last month.
winnipegfreepress.combusiness3 days ago
U.S. Business Applications Top 3 Million in First Half of 2026, Up 16.5% From Prior Year
Americans filed over 3 million business applications from January through June, a 16.5% increase from the prior year, Census Bureau data showed. Business Insider reported interviews with four founders who shared lessons from building PopSockets, Olipop, Jones Road Beauty, and Ope…
themandarin.com.auworld3 days ago
Bureau of Meteorology forecasts 2027 heat record
The Bureau of Meteorology says its climate models show a newly formed El Niño may become the strongest on record and could make 2027 the hottest year measured. The same models have prompted internal descriptions of the forecasts as mind blowing and astounding.
world4 days ago
Hamas Sets Run-Off Vote Next Week for Political Bureau Chief
Hamas will hold a run-off election next week between Khaled Meshaal and Khalil al-Hayya to select its new political bureau chief. The vote completes a transition process after the assassinations of Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar.
globalnews.caworld4 days ago
Ukraine buries unidentified soldiers as DNA matching continues
More than 300 unidentified soldiers have been buried in a Kyiv military cemetery since August. Families continue DNA testing and bureaucratic steps to identify remains recovered from battlefields and occupied areas.
Japan Timesworld5 days ago
Japan Defense Minister Seeks New Bureau for International Cooperation
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced plans on July 3 to establish a dedicated bureau within the Defense Ministry. The move aims to manage expanding defense ties with like-minded nations amid a strained regional security environment.
CoinDeskfinance4 days agoUpdated
U.S. Consumer Price Index Rose 3.5 Percent Year-Over-Year in June While Core Rate Held Steady
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the annual increase alongside an 0.8 percent monthly decline driven by energy prices. Core inflation eased to 2.6 percent over the year.
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thewire.inpolitics6 days ago
FBI Fires Two Analysts Who Questioned 2020 Georgia Election Probe
The FBI dismissed two analysts last week after they questioned the strength of evidence in a probe of 2020 ballots in Fulton County, Georgia. CBS News reported the firings followed a large-scale review ordered by the bureau.
Rapplerworld7 days ago
NBI recommends homicide charges against former Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin and seven others
The National Bureau of Investigation recommended reckless imprudence resulting in homicide charges against Tab Baldwin and seven other Ateneo basketball staff over the June 8 deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. Resort owners and an Ateneo athletic directo…
Al Jazeeraworld7 days ago
Japan Upper House Passes Bill Reorganizing Intelligence Office into Two New Bodies
The legislation converts the existing Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office into a National Intelligence Council and National Intelligence Bureau. It marks Japan's first centralized intelligence structure since World War II.
abcnews.go.comworld7 days ago
Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27, US and Iran Exchange Strikes, One Nation Support Falls to Coalition
The Sydney Morning Herald reported multiple developments on July 13 including a deadly Bangkok fire, US-Iran missile exchanges, a poll shift for One Nation, and Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon win. Separate items covered a Victorian project manager conflict and secrecy over an NSW bure…
skillet.lifehacker.comworld7 days ago
Colorado DNA Analyst Yvonne Woods Pleads Guilty to Four Felonies
Yvonne “Missy” Woods admitted to altering DNA data over 15 years at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. The plea has renewed attention on the unsolved JonBenét Ramsey murder, though officials say it did not affect that case.
Yonhapworld10 days ago
Kim Jong-un Orders Nuclear Force Expansion and Intelligence Upgrades at Military Commission Meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un led the first enlarged meeting of the ninth Central Military Commission on July 9. The session set tasks to expand the General Reconnaissance and Intelligence Bureau and strengthen nuclear forces in quality and quantity.
abcnews.go.comscience10 days ago
Federal Bureau of Prisons adopts new national menu aligned with dietary guidelines
The Federal Bureau of Prisons mandated a revised menu in May 2026 that emphasizes nutrient-dense foods, high-quality protein, and whole grains. The change follows earlier state-level menu revisions and international studies linking nutrition to reduced violence in correctional fa…
world11 days ago
Federal Agent Kills Man in Memphis Hotel During Drug Warrant; Investigation Ongoing
A DEA agent shot and killed a man at a Memphis hotel on July 8 while serving a drug warrant, the second fatal shooting by the Memphis Safe Task Force in four days. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining both incidents.
abcnews.go.compolitics11 days ago
Federal Bureau of Prisons Awards Contract for Inmate Tablets
The Federal Bureau of Prisons announced a phased rollout of secure tablets that will provide messaging, video calls, education, and job training. The program replaces paper forms and will operate under security protocols. The announcement follows congressional scrutiny of similar…
focustaiwan.twpolitics13 days ago
U.S. Population Ages 45-64 Declined 3.2 Percent From 2020 to 2025
New Census Bureau estimates show the 45-64 age group fell by 2.68 million people between April 2020 and July 2025. The decline occurred as the overall U.S. population continued to age and the median age rose to 39.4.
databricks.comworld13 days ago
UK Insurance Payouts for E-Scooter and E-Bike Injuries Reach £110 Million
The Motor Insurers Bureau has recorded £110 million in total damages for injuries from e-scooters and e-bikes since the first claim in 2019. The total more than doubled in the past year as claims rose to 168 in 2025.
forbes.comworld14 days ago
Senate Returns Sealed Duterte Tax Records to BIR, Defers Opening Decision
The Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte opened on July 6, 2026. Presiding officer Chiz Escudero directed that a sealed box of her tax records be returned to the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Either side may seek a subpoena for the documents later.
abcnews.go.comworld14 days ago
National Guard Troops Shoot and Kill Armed Man During Memphis Patrol
Two National Guard soldiers shot and killed 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson early Sunday after he fled from police responding to shots-fired calls. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the incident.
ZeroHedgebusiness15 days ago
CFPB Orders 450 Remote Employees to Relocate to Washington Headquarters or Resign
Acting Director Russell Vought ordered approximately 450 remote workers to commit to moving to the agency's new headquarters by July 14. Those who agree must report on September 6. Employees who decline or do not respond will be separated from the bureau.
Newsweekworld16 days ago
Census Data Shows Regional Gaps in Air Conditioning Access During Heatwave
Census Bureau estimates indicate wide differences in household air-conditioning availability across states as a heat dome covers much of the eastern United States. The data show the highest shares of homes without cooling in Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of the Northwest and Northeas…
nbcnews.comai17 days ago
U.S. Economy Adds 57,000 Jobs in June, Half the Forecast Total
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported weaker-than-expected hiring for June alongside a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.2 percent. Financial and information sectors continued shedding roles amid rising AI-related layoff announcements tracked by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
finance17 days ago
U.S. Added 57,000 Jobs in June, Half the Expected Total
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a June jobs gain of 57,000, well below forecasts. The leisure and hospitality sector showed a 61,000-job decline despite the World Cup.
finance17 days ago
BLS Publishes 2025 American Time Use Survey on Daily Activities
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released results from its 2025 American Time Use Survey. The data detail average hours Americans spent on personal care, work, household tasks, leisure, and time alone. Differences appear by weekday versus weekend, employment status, gender, age, an…
cnbc.comsports18 days ago
US Jobs Rose 57,000 in June While Hospitality Fell 61,000
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 61,000 decline in restaurant, bar and hotel employment for June. Overall US payrolls rose 57,000 while the unemployment rate stood at 4.2 percent. Downward revisions to prior months and analyst forecasts for World Cup gains were also deta…
uctoday.comworld19 days ago
Moving Broker Doubles Quoted Price to $32,000 and Holds Couple's Belongings
A California couple relocating from Oceanside to North Carolina says a moving broker raised the price from roughly $16,000 to $32,000 and is withholding delivery. The couple paid a $7,000 deposit and filed complaints with police and the Better Business Bureau.
citizen.co.zatechnology23 days ago
Employment Scam Reports to BBB Doubled, Losses Rose to $501 Million
Reports of employment scams to the Better Business Bureau doubled last year, with losses rising from $90 million in 2020 to $501 million in 2024. Two victims described receiving polished messages from fake recruiters after posting job interest online or applying directly. Experts…
france24.compolitics24 days ago
Malawi tightens foreign-exchange bureau rules with shorter licences, higher capital rules and spot-only trading
AllAfrica reported that the Reserve Bank of Malawi has rolled out a new licensing regime for foreign-exchange bureaus featuring shorter cycles, higher capital thresholds, spot-only trading and mandatory system integration. The changes align the sector with the Foreign Exchange Ac…
Engadgettechnology24 days ago
U.S. Bars Polestar From Selling New Vehicles Starting 2027 but Allows Sister Brand Volvo to Continue
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security will not allow Polestar to sell new models in the United States from 2027 under the Connected Vehicle Rule. The ban applies even to the Polestar 3 SUV built in South Carolina. Polestar, majority-owned by China's Geel…
The Free Presspolitics23 days agoUpdated
Former federal prisoner pardoned by Trump sworn in as Bureau of Prisons deputy director
Josh Smith, 51, who served five years in federal prison before a 2021 pardon, assumed the role in June 2025 and visited facilities during the holidays.
paultan.orgtechnology24 days ago
U.S. Denies Polestar 2027 Sales but Approves Volvo under Connected Vehicle Rule
The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security rejected Polestar’s request to sell vehicles from model year 2027 onward. The company, owned by Chinese automaker Geely, said it will stop marketing and sales of those models in the United States while continuing suppor…
tass.comworld26 days ago
United States Sanctions Lagos Man and Three Currency Bureaus for ISIS Financing
The United States sanctioned Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad and three Nigerian bureaux de change on June 23 for moving funds to ISIS. The designations target a network spanning France, Turkiye, Syria and Nigeria. AllAfrica reported the action under Executive Order 13224.
The Independentworld26 days ago
Former Colorado analyst pleads guilty to four felonies in DNA testing case
A former forensic analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation pleaded guilty Tuesday to four felony counts. The plea resolves accusations that she altered and omitted data in DNA testing, affecting hundreds of criminal cases.
thecanary.coworld27 days ago
Hungary Police Arrest Hospital Orderly Suspected of Illegal Use of Human Remains
Abc News reported that Hungary's National Bureau of Investigation arrested a hospital orderly in Budapest on June 17. Investigators found skulls, bones, a reconstructed face and other remains in his apartment.
indianexpress.comworld30 days ago
Share of U.S. Adults 18-34 Living With Parents Holds Near 2020 Peak as Rents Fall
A Realtor.com analysis of Census Bureau data shows 25.2 million young adults remained at home amid higher housing costs. The share is nearly unchanged from the 2020 pandemic peak.
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morningstaronline.co.ukpolitics31 days ago
Federal judge blocks prison policy ending hormone treatments for transgender inmates
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of a Bureau of Prisons policy that phased out taxpayer-funded hormone treatments. The order requires officials to continue providing treatments and accommodations under prior rules while litigation continues.
indianexpress.comfinance33 days ago
Survey Finds CMOs Face Added Duties Without Greater Authority
A study of 541 global marketing leaders shows most report higher responsibility but limited decision-making power. Bureaucracy and alignment challenges were cited as primary constraints by the majority of respondents.
The Guardianscience34 days ago
Bureau of Meteorology Declares El Niño Underway in Tropical Pacific
Australia’s weather agency confirmed the climate pattern after ocean temperatures rose rapidly and the atmosphere responded. The declaration follows similar announcements by U.S. and Japanese agencies.
abcnews.go.comworld35 days ago
Philippine Senate, House, and National Bureau of Investigation Websites Defaced in Three Days
Hackers posted anti-corruption messages on the NBI, Senate and House websites. The incidents occurred between 13 and 14 June 2026.
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asiaone.comfinance35 days agoUpdated
Taiwan Launches Website for Chinese Nationals to Report Intelligence
Taiwan's National Security Bureau unveiled an online platform Sunday allowing Chinese nationals to submit information anonymously. Officials cited rising public dissatisfaction inside China and increased security pressures as reasons for the move.
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New York Posttechnology35 days ago
FBI Says Pro-Iran Hacking Group Did Not Access Its Drones Monitoring the World Cup
Handala asserted access to FBI unmanned aircraft systems monitoring the tournament. The bureau called the claims false and said it remains prepared to protect venues.
flowingdata.comworld36 days ago
U.S. Census Data Show All Midwest States Gained Population From July 2024 to July 2025
U.S. Census Bureau data show all twelve states in the region posted gains while coastal housing costs remain far higher. Families cite lower home prices and reduced financial stress as reasons for relocating.
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nbcnews.comworld36 days ago
NBER study estimates lifetime medical savings from GLP-1 obesity drugs but notes most plans do not cover them
@FortuneMagazine reported that a National Bureau of Economic Research study estimated lifetime medical savings from sustained GLP-1 use for adults with BMI above 30. The analysis modeled two scenarios across the U.S. adult population aged 25 and older.
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yahoo.comscience36 days ago
NBER simulation finds GLP-1 drugs could cut lifetime medical costs but most health plans do not cover them for weight loss
A National Bureau of Economic Research simulation projects lifetime medical savings from sustained GLP-1 treatment for obesity. The study also notes that most health plans do not cover the drugs for weight loss.
680news.compolitics37 days ago
Commerce Department Orders Census Bureau and BEA to Stop Using Statistical Noise for Privacy Protection
The order directs the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis to use coarsening instead of noise infusion for privacy protection. Officials said the change aims to restore public confidence in federal statistics.
thehindu.comworld38 days ago
Air India crash inquiry continues one year after disaster
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said the probe into the June 2025 crash has made significant progress but needs more time. The final report will be released upon completion.
forbes.comfinance38 days ago
Port Laredo Edges O’Hare to Lead U.S. Ports in April Trade at $34.16 Billion
The Texas border crossing recorded the highest total merchandise trade among all U.S. ports for the second straight month, according to WorldCity analysis of Census Bureau data released this week.
rove.meworld38 days ago
South Africa Issues Draft National Standard on Food Donation
The South African Bureau of Standards released Sans 2088 on 17 April 2026 to guide safe food donation and redistribution. The draft standard clarifies distinctions between 'best before' and 'use by' dates.
Reasonpolitics38 days ago
State Department Signs Agreement With UFC for Sports Diplomacy Programs
The State Department signed a memorandum of understanding with UFC to include mixed martial arts in existing cultural exchange activities. The bureau that runs these programs has faced proposed budget cuts since January.
propublica.orgpolitics39 days ago
Lawmaker Seeks Ban on Special Perks for Pardoned Drug Traffickers
Rep. Norma Torres introduced an amendment last month that would bar the Federal Bureau of Prisons from providing special accommodations or transportation to pardoned drug traffickers. The proposal follows ProPublica reporting on the release of former Honduran president Juan Orlan…
manilatimes.networld39 days agoUpdated
Philippines Opens Investigation Into Drowning of Two Student-Athletes on a School Trip
The National Bureau of Investigation formed a task force to examine the June 8 drowning of two Ateneo student-athletes during a school-sanctioned team-building activity. Officials said the probe will assess whether hazards were properly evaluated and safety measures were in place…
nypost.compolitics39 days ago
Trump Picks Brian Johnson to Lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The nomination would place a former deputy director in charge of the agency created after the 2008 financial crisis. Johnson’s selection requires Senate confirmation.
New York Postpolitics39 days ago
Foreign investment in US reaches $232.2 billion in 2025
International investors spent $232.2 billion acquiring or expanding businesses in the United States last year, a 49.5 percent increase from 2024. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported the total on Wednesday.
nypost.compolitics39 days agoSourced
Trump Signs Resolution Nullifying Biden-Era BLM Plan for North Dakota Federal Lands
President Trump signed Public Law 119-49 on June 10, 2026, overturning the Bureau of Land Management's 2024 resource plan for 1.2 million acres in western North Dakota.
foxnews.compolitics39 days agoSourced
Trump Nominates Brian Johnson to Lead Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The White House sent the nomination of Brian Johnson of Ohio to the Senate on June 10, 2026, to serve a five-year term as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The move installs a permanent director at the agency that oversees consumer protections for mortgages…
freepressjournal.inpolitics39 days ago
President Trump Says Inflation Data Shows Strong Numbers
President Trump responded to May inflation figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He told reporters the numbers were positive and expressed no concern about the reported rate.
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nbcnews.compolitics39 days agoSourced
Trump Administration Details Early Wins on Deregulation and Enforcement
The White House released a compilation of actions taken since President Donald J. Trump returned to office in 2025 that slash federal bureaucracy and enact America First policies. The list triggers immediate operational shifts at multiple agencies and sets new compliance deadline…