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DHS proposes $70,000 fee for OPT program
A proposed rule would charge $70,000, and $30,000 for extensions, for international student work authorization, increasing costs for foreign graduates and likely affecting hiring and tuition.
Tropical Storm Isaias forms; Gulf Coast watches posted
Forecasters expect strengthening toward hurricane status before Gulf Coast impact; hurricane and storm surge watches mean residents should prepare, and travel and energy services could be disrupted.
FCC weighs temporary OK for AI political robocalls before midterms
A temporary rule change could let AI-generated political robocalls with cloned voices hit voters’ phones weeks before Election Day, increasing risk of fraud, misinformation and unwanted calls.
DOJ files 40 denaturalization cases nationwide
The Justice Department filed 40 cases seeking to revoke citizenship obtained by fraud, expanding immigration enforcement and raising due‑process and legal-rights questions for those affected.
Gulf storm forming — strengthening likely this week
A Gulf system forecast to strengthen could bring heavy rain, surge and damaging winds to Gulf Coast later this week, prompting watches, preparations and travel disruptions.
Army sets Dec. 3 firing-squad date for Fort Hood shooter
The Army approved a Dec. 3 firing‑squad execution — the first military execution since 1961 — a development that directly affects service members and victims’ families.
Study: ICE shock gloves inflict ‘intense pain’ as $16.7M purchase moves forward
ICE’s bought shock gloves, judged by an Army evaluation to cause intense pain, could be used in arrests and protests, affecting community safety and civil‑liberties concerns.
Okinawa troops face 48-hour alcohol ban and monthlong curfew
Commanders imposed a 48-hour alcohol ban, a two-day operational pause and a 30-day midnight–5 a.m. curfew, limiting thousands of U.S. service members’ off-duty movement.
Proposal would make part of Trump’s Palm Beach club an official presidential retreat
Making a private golf club an official presidential retreat could trigger ethics, spending and security debates; county officials are reviewing the written proposal.
EIA warns of tighter energy balance into winter
Tighter energy supplies may push up heating and power costs this winter, squeezing household budgets across much of the U.S.
Padres stave off elimination, beat Brewers 4-3
Padres beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3, avoiding elimination; the win keeps the series alive and featured a two-inning save by recent starter Michael King.
Eagles All-Pro tackle Lane Johnson retires
A long-time franchise blocker leaving midseason reshapes Philadelphia’s pass protection and could affect the Eagles’ roster and NFC division race.
S&P 500 hits a record close
A stock-market record lifts many 401(k)s and retirement accounts, affecting household nest eggs and consumer confidence despite broader economic worries.
Administration to create in-house lawyers for migrant kids’ cases
Placing government lawyers in child immigration cases could change legal representation and influence outcomes in border due-process disputes.
Cornell hires Sally Yates to review assault response
An independent review may alter campus policies and procedures for student safety, affecting reporting, investigations and support services at Cornell and potentially other universities.
Messi plays his final match for Argentina
Messi’s farewell in Buenos Aires is a major cultural moment for fans worldwide, marking the end of his international playing career.
Anduril to build $3.7B shipyard at Tradepoint Atlantic
Project to manufacture submarine components could boost local hiring and strengthen the defense supply chain.
Washington state man charged with conspiring to aid Canadian school shooter
Authorities say a U.S. resident was charged for allegedly helping plan and promising to livestream a Canadian school massacre, underscoring cross-border violent threats.
DWTS Week 4 eliminates Ciara Miller
Ciara Miller’s exit on Mariah Carey Night fuels TV conversation and fan debate over voting outcomes, shaping the show’s popularity and advertising audience.
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