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Keeping the Public Safe at the Big Game: LLNL's RAP Team Deploys to Santa Clara, California
LIVERMORE, California, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Keeping the public safe at the big game: LLNL's RAP team deploys to Santa Clara, California
As thousands of fans streamed toward Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, vendors hawked memorabilia, the scent of garlic fries filled the air and security officers checked clear bags beneath white tents.
Somewhere in that crowd, walking the same sidewalks and concourses, were a handful of team members carrying gear
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LIVERMORE, California, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Keeping the public safe at the big game: LLNL's RAP team deploys to Santa Clara, California
As thousands of fans streamed toward Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, vendors hawked memorabilia, the scent of garlic fries filled the air and security officers checked clear bags beneath white tents.
Somewhere in that crowd, walking the same sidewalks and concourses, were a handful of team members carrying geardesigned to go unnoticed: plain backpacks, smartphones and monitored devices in unmarked containers positioned nearby along with laptops open, miles away behind closed doors.
Team members from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Radiological Assistance Program (RAP) in support of the Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) deployed to Santa Clara, California long before the coin flipped to heads. They were on the ground with specialized radiological monitoring equipment to ensure public safety at the biggest sporting event in the country.
NEST, managed by the National Nuclear Security Administration for the U.S. Department of Energy, is responsible for handling the nation's most pressing radiological and nuclear challenges. The Preventive Radiological and Nuclear Detection work at events like the Super Bowl is one aspect of the multi-mission nuclear emergency response capability that encompasses a network of scientists, engineers and emergency responders across several national laboratories.
Within that partnership, the RAP team, hosted by LLNL, handles detection and assessment for the western region, bringing Laboratory expertise into the field. Their work for the big game weekend began months prior in planning meetings with federal, state and local officials to safeguard not only the event itself, but the entire area from San Francisco to San Jose that would soon be flooded with out-of-state visitors and residents alike.
To accomplish this critical mission, the Livermore team built layers of detection, from low-altitude helicopter flights mapping a grid from the sky to vehicles monitoring traffic placed at checkpoints.
Data from the field directly streams to the NEST Technical Operations Center where nuclear experts watched for anomalies. The same sensitive instruments that could detect a hidden threat can also detect radiation from ordinary causes.
"We're here to search for threats so the equipment we deploy is incredibly sensitive," said LLNL RAP team member Jason Schnackenberg. "We're able to pick up some of the X-ray detectors as well as patients who have recently received radiation treatments. We can see these from hundreds of feet away sometimes."
The team compares what the detector is seeing with those known patterns. A radiological signature from a person who recently received a radiation therapy, for example, is distinguishable from the signature of material that could be used in a weapon.
If an alarm shows potential for malicious intent, NEST coordinates with federal and local law enforcement partners to step in to conduct further investigation and intervention. This vast security partnership, combined with multiple layers of detection and protection, helps ensure that any radiological threat is identified and addressed long before it enters the stadium.
Interested in learning more about LLNL's RAP team? Check out the Inside the Lab episode on the Radiological Assistance Program.
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Original text here: https://www.llnl.gov/article/54106/keeping-public-safe-big-game-llnls-rap-team-deploys-santa-clara-california
Justice Department Sues Five Additional States for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Justice Department Sues Five Additional States for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls
Today, the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced it has filed federal lawsuits against five states -- Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia, and New Jersey -- for failure to produce their full voter registration lists upon request. This brings the Justice Department's nationwide total to 29 states and the District of Columbia.
"Accurate, well-maintained voter rolls are a requisite for
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Justice Department Sues Five Additional States for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls
Today, the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced it has filed federal lawsuits against five states -- Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia, and New Jersey -- for failure to produce their full voter registration lists upon request. This brings the Justice Department's nationwide total to 29 states and the District of Columbia.
"Accurate, well-maintained voter rolls are a requisite forthe election integrity that the American people deserve," said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. "This latest series of litigation underscores that This Department of Justice is fulfilling its duty to ensure transparency, voter roll maintenance, and secure elections across the country."
"The Justice Department will continue to fulfill its oversight role dutifully, neutrally, and transparently wherever Americans vote in federal elections," said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. "Many state election officials, however, are choosing to fight us in court rather than show their work. We will not be deterred, regardless of party affiliation, from carrying out critical election integrity legal duties."
According to the lawsuits, the Attorney General is uniquely charged by Congress with broad authority to request election records under the Civil Rights Act of 1960. This Act allows her to demand the production, inspection, and analysis of statewide voter registration lists that can be cross-checked effectively for improper registrations.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-five-additional-states-failure-produce-voter-rolls
Foreign Agricultural Service: Export Sales to Japan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following news release:
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Export Sales to Japan
Private exporters reported sales of 178,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Japan. Of the total, 154,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2026/2027 marketing year, and 24,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2027/2028 marketing year.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is required by law to publicly release summary sales data obtained from U.S. exporters of many agricultural commodities. More information about the Export
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following news release:
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Export Sales to Japan
Private exporters reported sales of 178,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Japan. Of the total, 154,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2026/2027 marketing year, and 24,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2027/2028 marketing year.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is required by law to publicly release summary sales data obtained from U.S. exporters of many agricultural commodities. More information about the ExportSales Reporting Program, reporting requirements, and marketing years, is available at https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/export-sales-reporting-program
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Original text here: https://www.fas.usda.gov/newsroom/export-sales-japan-3
Census Bureau: Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release -- February 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release -- February 26, 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (https://www.census.gov/data/experimental-data-products/business-trends-and-outlook-survey.html) (BTOS), a survey that measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis. BTOS will continue to collect data complementary to key items found on other economic surveys, such as revenues, employees, hours, and inventories.
BTOS
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release -- February 26, 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (https://www.census.gov/data/experimental-data-products/business-trends-and-outlook-survey.html) (BTOS), a survey that measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis. BTOS will continue to collect data complementary to key items found on other economic surveys, such as revenues, employees, hours, and inventories.
BTOSdata are representative of all employer businesses in the U.S. economy, excluding farms. BTOS provides insight into the state of the economy by providing continuous, timely data for key economic measures every two weeks. By providing continuous data with geographic and subsector detail, BTOS captures the impact of events like natural disasters and economic crises and assists in monitoring recovery efforts.
The BTOS sample consists of approximately 1.2 million businesses with biweekly data collection. Selected businesses are split into six panels (approximately 200,000 cases per panel) that will be asked to report every 12 weeks for a year. The Census Bureau estimates it takes the average respondent approximately nine minutes to complete the survey, including the time for reviewing the instructions and answers.
Data will be released biweekly and available by sector, state and the 25 most populous metropolitan statistical areas. New questions on artificial intelligence were added November 17, 2025 and will be released in Spring 2026. Survey results give local, state and federal officials essential, real-time data to aid in policymaking and decision-making. In addition, the information aids businesses in making economic decisions.
No news release associated with this announcement. Tip sheet only.
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Original text here: https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/btos-feb-26.html
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Trankerloop Baby Bath Seats
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Name of Product: Trankerloop Baby Bath Seats
Hazard: The recalled bath seats violate the mandatory standard for infant bath seats because they are unstable and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to drowning.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: February 26, 2026
Units: About 2,380
Consumer Contact: Trankerloop at 405-204-8540 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or by email at hkkll147@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Name of Product: Trankerloop Baby Bath Seats
Hazard: The recalled bath seats violate the mandatory standard for infant bath seats because they are unstable and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to drowning.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: February 26, 2026
Units: About 2,380
Consumer Contact: Trankerloop at 405-204-8540 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or by email at hkkll147@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: Thisrecall involves Trankerloop-branded baby bath seats sold in blue, gray, pink and yellow. The bath seats have two detachable arms that serve as a restraint, four suction cups on the bottom, and come with a cup and a sponge. "PLASTIC STOOL" and "Model: YD-1958" are printed on a tracking label located on the back of the bath seat.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats and contact Trankerloop for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write "Recalled" on the front of the bath seat in permanent marker, disassemble the bath seat by removing the back rest and arm restraints, cut the four suction cups on the bottom and email a photo of the disassembled recalled bath seat showing the marked front of the seat to hkkll147@outlook.com.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from August 2025 to October 2025 for about $36.
Retailer: Shenzhenshirongmanshangmaoyouxiangongsi (Shenzhen Shi Ronmang Trading Co., Ltd.) dba Trankerloop, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-288
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Trankerloop-Baby-Bath-Seats-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-to-Children-from-Drowning-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Infant-Bath-Seats
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Name of Product: Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
Hazard: Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes, stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: February 26, 2026
Units: About 3.2 million
Consumer Contact: Weber toll-free at 877-597-9588 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://weberbrushrecall.expertinquiry.com/ or https://www.weber.com
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Name of Product: Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
Hazard: Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes, stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: February 26, 2026
Units: About 3.2 million
Consumer Contact: Weber toll-free at 877-597-9588 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://weberbrushrecall.expertinquiry.com/ or https://www.weber.comand click on "Recall Notice" on the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves the metal wire bristle grill brushes with plastic or wood handles measuring between 12 and 21 inches long, as described below. The following model numbers are included in this recall and can be found on the product packaging: 6277, 6278, 6463, 6464, 6493, and 6494. Only the model numbers listed below are part of this recall. [View table in the link at bottom.]
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grill brushes and contact Weber for a cold cleaning nylon bristle grill brush replacement. Consumers will be asked to discard the recalled grill brushes.
Incidents/Injuries: Weber is aware of at least 38 reports and reviews where small wire bristles detached from the grill brushes, including four reports of consumers who swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove the bristles from their digestive tract or throat.
Sold At: The recalled grill brushes were sold online and in stores at Lowe's, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and Target, and online at Amazon and Weber.com from 2011 through 2026 for between $10 and $17. The products have also been found on resale sites, such as eBay.com.
Importer(s): Weber-Stephen Products LLC, of Palatine, Illinois
Manufactured In: China and Cambodia
Recall number: 26-282
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Weber-Recalls-Over-3-2-Million-Metal-Wire-Bristle-Grill-Brushes-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on New Jersey Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- New Jersey Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 26, 2026
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New Jersey had 167,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 205,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the job openings rate in New Jersey was 3.7 percent in December and 4.5 percent in the previous month. (See chart 1 and table 2.) The job openings rate nationally was
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- New Jersey Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 26, 2026
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New Jersey had 167,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 205,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the job openings rate in New Jersey was 3.7 percent in December and 4.5 percent in the previous month. (See chart 1 and table 2.) The job openings rate nationally was3.9 percent in December and 4.2 percent in November. (See table 3.) All data in this release are seasonally adjusted.
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Chart 1. Job openings rates for the United States and New Jersey, seasonally adjusted
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The ratio of unemployed persons per job opening in New Jersey was 1.6 in December. Nationwide, 28 states and the District of Columbia had ratios in December that were lower than the national measure of 1.1 unemployed persons per job opening; 13 states had ratios that were higher than the national ratio, and 9 states had ratios equal to the national measure. (See map 1.)
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Map 1. Number of unemployed persons per job opening by state, December 2025, seasonally adjusted
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In December, New Jersey had 150,000 hires and 116,000 separations, compared to 136,000 hires and 126,000 separations in November. (See chart 2.) Over the 12 months ending in December, hires have averaged 144,000 per month and separations have averaged 136,000 per month. These averages include workers who may have been hired and separated more than once during the year.
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Chart 2. Hires and total separations in New Jersey, seasonally adjusted (in thousands)
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Among the December separations in New Jersey, 65,000 were quits and 38,000 were layoffs and discharges, compared to 64,000 quits and 57,000 layoffs and discharges in November. (See chart 3.) Over the year, quits averaged 68,000 per month, ranging from 59,000 to 84,000. Layoffs and discharges have averaged 59,000 per month, ranging from 38,000 to 87,000.
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Chart 3. Quits and layoffs and discharges in New Jersey, seasonally adjusted (in thousands)
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Upcoming Change to the JOLTS State Estimates
The national State Job Openings and Labor Turnover news release will move from a monthly news release to an annual news release. The first annual news release will be in July 2026. Going forward, monthly estimates for the prior calendar year will be published each year along with the annual news release. The annual news release will incorporate benchmark revisions to JOLTS national estimates, updated Current Employment Statistics (CES) employment estimates, and updated Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data.
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Technical Note
This news release presents statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The JOLTS program provides information on labor demand and turnover. The state estimates produced by JOLTS are model-based, incorporating JOLTS sample, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), and Current Employment Statistics (CES) estimates. For more information see the JOLTS State Estimates Methodology.
Job Openings. Job openings include all positions that are open on the last business day of the reference month. A job is open only if it meets all three of these conditions:
* A specific position exists and there is work available for that position.
* The job could start within 30 days.
* The employer is actively recruiting workers from outside the establishment to fill the position.
The number of unemployed persons per job opening is a ratio of the level of unemployed persons and the level of job openings. The number of unemployed persons at the national level is an estimate from the Current Population Survey (CPS), while state-level unemployment estimates are modeled by the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program. A ratio of 1.0 means there is a job available for every unemployed person. Lower ratios signal tighter labor markets, where firms have more job openings than there are unemployed persons available to work. Higher ratios indicate there are more unemployed persons competing for each job opening.
Hires. Hires include all additions to the payroll during the entire reference month.
Separations. Separations include all separations from the payroll during the entire reference month and are reported by type of separation: quits, layoffs and discharges, and other separations.
* Quits include employees who left voluntarily, except for retirements or transfers to other locations.
* Layoffs and discharges include involuntary separations initiated by the employer.
* Other separations include retirements, transfers to other locations, separations due to employee disability, and deaths.
Levels and rates of other separations represent a small portion of total separations and are not published with the release of state estimates.
Complete definitions, including exclusions, and additional information about the State JOLTS data presented in this release are available in the State Job Openings and Labor Turnover Technical Note.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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Table 1. Job openings and labor turnover for New Jersey, seasonally adjusted (in thousands)
Table 2. Job openings and labor turnover rates for New Jersey, seasonally adjusted
Table 3. Job openings and labor turnover rates for the United States, seasonally adjusted
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/mid-atlantic/news-release/2026/jobopeningslaborturnover_newjersey_20260226.htm
