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Minnesota Gov. reportedly considering special session over gun laws

By upi.com | | 8/30/2025 2:58 PM

Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., is considering holding a special session of the state legislature to address gun laws following a shooting this week, according to multiple reports. ... Read full Story

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Judge delays SEPTA rate increase, additional service cuts

By upi.com | | 8/30/2025 2:11 PM

Passengers on Southeastern Philadelphia Transportation Authority buses won't pay higher fares or deal with more service reductions at least until Thursday, a judge ruled. ... Read full Story

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Federal agents arrest Washington wildfire firefighters

By upi.com | | 8/30/2025 1:34 PM

Two firefighters helping to fight a wildfire in Washington state were arrested this week by federal immigration officials, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed. ... Read full Story

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Missouri's governor calls special session to redraw congressional map

By upi.com | | 8/30/2025 12:22 PM

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Kehow ordered a special legislative session to redraw congressional maps, mirroring efforts in other states to gain seats in Congress. ... Read full Story

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Social Security Admin whistleblower resigns after DOGE complaint

By upi.com | | 8/30/2025 12:15 PM

The Chief Data Officer of the U.S. Social Security Administration has resigned, days after accusing Department of Government Efficiency officials of copying data on more than 300 million people. ... Read full Story

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Judge blocks expedited deportation of migrants without due process

By upi.com | | 8/30/2025 11:03 AM

A judge prevented the Trump administration from fast-tracking deportations, ruling expedited removal creates a "significant risk" to migrants' due process. ... Read full Story

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Appeals court rules most of Trump's appeals are illegal

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 7:38 PM

An appeals court struck down most of President Donald Trump's tariffs on foreign goods, declaring they are illegal. The Supreme Court will ultimately decide. ... Read full Story

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Decorated Vietnam pilot, convicted congressman 'Duke' Cunningham dies at 83

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 6:05 PM

Randy "Duke" Cunningham, a decorated Vietnam War pilot and U.S. House member for 15 years convicted of corruption, died Wednesday in Little Rock, Ark. ... Read full Story

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Anthropic to start training AI models from users' chat conversations

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 4:50 PM

Anthropic will start training artificial intelligence models with user data, a day after announcing a hacker used Claude to find companies vulnerable to attack. ... Read full Story

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Nurses' association voices concern over Kennedy's CDC firings, departures

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 3:46 PM

American nurses are expressing serious concerns over the changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said the American Nurses Association. ... Read full Story

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Iowa's Sen. Joni Ernst to retire at the end of her term in 2026

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 2:46 PM

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, will not seek re-election when her term ends next year. Democrats have already joined the race to become her replacement in the Senate. ... Read full Story

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NYC says deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem is over

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 2:42 PM

The New York City Health Department announced Friday that a deadly bout of Legionnaires' disease in Upper Manhattan has ended. ... Read full Story

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott OKs new congressional map in move to add 5 House seats

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 2:32 PM

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed legislation for a new congressional map in the state in an attempt to add five GOP seats in the U.S. House. ... Read full Story

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State Department blocks Palestinian visas ahead of U.N. opening

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 1:22 PM

U.S. officials revoked visas already issued to members of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority ahead of next month's United Nations General Assembly, the State Department confirmed Friday. ... Read full Story

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Kilmar Abrego Garica’s attorneys seek gag order on Noem, Bondi

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 1:18 PM

Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garica have requested a gag order be put on the government while he awaits his upcoming criminal trial. ... Read full Story

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Trump looks to recoup $4.9B in foreign aid with pocket recission

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 12:39 PM

President Donald Trump is attempting to recoup around $5 billion in federal funding already approved for distribution to the State Department and foreign aid programs, the White House confirmed Friday. ... Read full Story

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Transportation Department wind farm funding cuts to save $679M

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 12:32 PM

The federal government is cutting approximately $679 million in funding to 12 wind farms, calling the projects "wasteful," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday. ... Read full Story

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Trump cancels Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 11:21 AM

President Donald Trump revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, canceling security issued by former President Joe Biden. ... Read full Story

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July PCE: Core inflation rose to 2.9%, highest since February

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 10:17 AM

Core inflation rose in July to 2.9%, according to the Personal Income and Outlays report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Fed's preferred measure. ... Read full Story

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YouTube TV and FOX make carriage deal

By upi.com | | 8/29/2025 9:45 AM

YouTube TV and Fox Corporation have hashed out a renewal deal which will keep the Fox portfolio aboard the YouTube TV platform. ... Read full Story

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art

Terre Intrecciate at Palazzo Carrozzini, Soleto

by Contemporary Art Daily | Aug 29 2025

basketball

Mavericks waive Olivier Maxence-Prosper: Why Dallas is reportedly parting ways with 2023 first-round pick

by CBS Interactive Inc | Aug 29 2025

book

Native American Heritage Month 2025

by BookPage | Aug 26 2025

connecticut

Bridgeport councilman Alfredo Castillo arrested again

by CT Mirror | Aug 29 2025

exercise

Here’s How Many Steps You Really Need To Walk, Says a Cleveland Clinic Sports Cardiologist Based on New Research

by thehealthy.com | Aug 28 2025

food

Canned Corned Beef Vs SPAM: What Makes Them Different?

by The Daily Meal | Aug 30 2025

golf

War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

by NY Times | Jul 25 2025

knowledge

Here’s the Real Reason Why Tennis Balls Are Bright Yellow (And Nope, They Weren’t Always That Color!)

by Reader's Digest | Aug 27 2025

long_island

Here’s what we know is coming to The Shops at SunVet in Holbrook

by greaterlongisland.com | Aug 29 2025

real_estate

Smells like success: 5-Star pastry hack that could sell a home

by NY Post | Aug 30 2025

retirement

Retirees face staggering 6-figure health care bill when leaving the workforce

by Fox News | Jul 30 2025

science

For the first time, scientists observed the 'hidden swirls' that affect the flow of sand, rocks and snow

by phys.org | Aug 30 2025

soccer

Man City are Still in the Race to Sign This PSG Star

by Yahoo Sports | Aug 30 2025

technology

New study challenges date of first humans’ arrival to Australia to 50,000 years ago

by Interesting Engineering | Aug 30 2025

travel

Guide to Cycling in Leuven, Flanders, Belgium

by The Travel Magazine | Aug 30 2025

Word of the Day

protocol

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 30, 2025 is:

protocol • \PROH-tuh-kawl\ • noun

Protocol most often refers to a system of rules explaining the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in a formal situation; in computer programming a protocol is a set of rules used in formatting data. Protocol can also refer to a plan for a scientific experiment or medical treatment, or to a document that describes the details of a diplomatic treaty.

// What is the proper protocol for declining a job offer?

// My doctor recommended a simplified treatment protocol for my condition.

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Examples:

"Back in the UK, it's still unclear what kind of royal life, if any, lies ahead for Archie and Lilibet. While they hold their princely and princess titles, bestowed upon them following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, their day-to-day lives in Montecito are a world away from palace protocol." — Faye James, Hello Magazine, 15 July 2025

Did you know?

In Late Greek, the word prōtokollon referred to the first sheet of a papyrus roll bearing the date of its manufacture. In some instances, it consisted of a flyleaf that was glued to the outside of a manuscript's case and provided a description of its contents. Coming from the Greek prefix prōt- ("first") and the verb kollan ("to glue together"), prōtokollon gave us our word protocol. In its earliest uses in the 15th century, the word referred to a record of a document or transaction. By the turn of the 18th century it was being used for the original record or minutes of a diplomatic negotiation, and still later for the etiquette observed by heads of state in ceremonies and relations with other dignitaries. This sense has since extended in meaning to cover any code of proper conduct.

Minnesota Gov. reportedly considering special session over gun laws

Judge delays SEPTA rate increase, additional service cuts

Federal agents arrest Washington wildfire firefighters

Missouri's governor calls special session to redraw congressional map

Social Security Admin whistleblower resigns after DOGE complaint

Judge blocks expedited deportation of migrants without due process

Appeals court rules most of Trump's appeals are illegal

Decorated Vietnam pilot, convicted congressman 'Duke' Cunningham dies at 83

Anthropic to start training AI models from users' chat conversations

Nurses' association voices concern over Kennedy's CDC firings, departures

Iowa's Sen. Joni Ernst to retire at the end of her term in 2026

NYC says deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem is over

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott OKs new congressional map in move to add 5 House seats

State Department blocks Palestinian visas ahead of U.N. opening

Kilmar Abrego Garica’s attorneys seek gag order on Noem, Bondi

Trump looks to recoup $4.9B in foreign aid with pocket recission

Transportation Department wind farm funding cuts to save $679M

Trump cancels Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

July PCE: Core inflation rose to 2.9%, highest since February

YouTube TV and FOX make carriage deal

USA Government

Terre Intrecciate at Palazzo Carrozzini, Soleto

Mavericks waive Olivier Maxence-Prosper: Why Dallas is reportedly parting ways with 2023 first-round pick

Native American Heritage Month 2025

Bridgeport councilman Alfredo Castillo arrested again

Here’s How Many Steps You Really Need To Walk, Says a Cleveland Clinic Sports Cardiologist Based on New Research

Canned Corned Beef Vs SPAM: What Makes Them Different?

War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

Here’s the Real Reason Why Tennis Balls Are Bright Yellow (And Nope, They Weren’t Always That Color!)

Here’s what we know is coming to The Shops at SunVet in Holbrook

Smells like success: 5-Star pastry hack that could sell a home

Retirees face staggering 6-figure health care bill when leaving the workforce

For the first time, scientists observed the 'hidden swirls' that affect the flow of sand, rocks and snow

Man City are Still in the Race to Sign This PSG Star

New study challenges date of first humans’ arrival to Australia to 50,000 years ago

Guide to Cycling in Leuven, Flanders, Belgium

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