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DHS proposes $70,000 fee for international student work program, with $30,000 for extensions

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Yesterday
Seniors start getting $90 Medicare Part B rebate5:14 PM Kiplinger
Trump remark about Iran and California cities draws backlash1:51 PM CBS News Los
Skydance completes Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger11:35 AM TheWrap
Ex-CIA official set for plea hearing in $40M gold case11:35 AM Wash. Post
Televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 8611:35 AM CBS News
U.S. trade deficit jumps to $105.6 billion in August9:35 AM U.S. Census
Georgia homecoming shooting kills 2, injures 359:35 AM GPB News
UPDATE: Judge to hear Disney challenge to FCC station review9:35 AM StreetInside
Trump eases limits on tax-exempt dyed diesel7:52 AM Bloomberg
White House blocks Politico from Air Force One pool7:52 AM NBC News
Trump says super PAC will fund contested TV ads5:50 AM Wash. Post
Coast Guard reports shots near Texas border; Mexico asks for proof5:50 AM Wash. Post
10-year Treasury yield holds near 5.31%5:50 AM Yahoo
AI whistleblowers, tech firms face NYC Council questions5:50 AM Wash. Post
Class action alleges McDonald’s used AI to hike menu prices5:50 AM Bloomberg
Norway proposes temporary smart-glasses ban in public places5:50 AM The Guardian
NBA to pilot smart balls and wrist wearables in preseason5:50 AM NBA
Saudi-backed forces retake areas near Bab el-Mandeb5:50 AM The Guardian
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