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TSA Launches Gateside by TSA PreCheck at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release:

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TSA launches Gateside by TSA PreCheck at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport

New program allows trusted travelers to access terminal areas without a boarding pass

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is announcing the launch of a new benefit for TSA PreCheck(R) members called Gateside by TSA PreCheck.

This new benefit allows TSA PreCheck members to request a Gateside pass, at no charge, to go beyond the TSA checkpoint ... Show Full Article

IDB Announces Winners of the 2026 Young Economist Award

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:

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IDB Announces Winners of the 2026 Young Economist Award

WASHINGTON - The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has recognized three young economists from Latin America and the Caribbean with the 2026 IDB Young Economist Award for the excellence of their in doctoral research work.

Paula Donaldson, an Argentine economist with a PhD from the University of California, San Diego, won first prize for her paper which argues that traditional estimates of the impact of certain public policies may be ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release: * * * IDB Announces Winners of the 2026 Young Economist Award WASHINGTON - The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has recognized three young economists from Latin America and the Caribbean with the 2026 IDB Young Economist Award for the excellence of their in doctoral research work. Paula Donaldson, an Argentine economist with a PhD from the University of California, San Diego, won first prize for her paper which argues that traditional estimates of the impact of certain public policies may beoverstated because they do not always separate the direct effects of a policy from the reactions it generates throughout the rest of the economy. It also proposes a new method for isolating these indirect effects.

Sebastian Espinoza-Rojas, a Chilean doctoral candidate at University College London, won second prize for analyzing how difficulties related to commuting influence employers' market power and how the effect varies depending on workers' skill levels.

Juan Martin Pal, an Argentine economist with a PhD from the Toulouse School of Economics, received third prize for studying the design of higher education policies aimed at improving the recruitment of public officials.

"The high quality of the studies submitted in this edition reflects the talent, rigor, and commitment of a new generation of economists studying the challenges and opportunities facing Latin America and the Caribbean," said Laura Alfaro Maykall, Chief Economist and Economic Counselor at the IDB. "We congratulate the winners for the originality, methodological rigor, and relevance of their research, which provides valuable evidence for designing better policies and promoting the region's development."

The awards will be presented during the 3rd IDB Research Conference, to be held on September 14 and 15 at IDB headquarters in Washington. The conference will focus on demographic transition and its consequences for economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The event will bring together researchers from academia and public policy institutions to present cutting-edge research on how demographic change is reshaping growth and well-being in the region.

The 2026 IDB Young Economist Award invited applications from PhD graduates in economics from the institution's 48 member countries. A selection committee composed of IDB economists and researchers evaluated a total of 40 research papers.

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About the IDB

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is devoted to improving lives across Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1959, the IDB works with the region's public sector to design and enable impactful, innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive development. Leveraging financing, technical expertise and knowledge, it promotes growth and well-being in 26 countries. Visit our website https://www.iadb.org/en.

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Original text here: https://www.iadb.org/en/news/idb-announces-winners-2026-young-economist-award

FHLBanks Announce New 2-Year Global on September 9, 2026

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Banks Office of Finance issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:

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FHLBanks Announce New 2-Year Global on September 9, 2026

Today, the FHLBank System is announcing a new 2-year Global.

Lead managers for this issue will be Barclays Capital Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, and a distribution group will complete the syndication team.

At this time, the new issue is expected to be priced tomorrow, September 10, 2026. The CUSIP of this issue will be 3130BC4W0. Interest payments will be made semi-annually ... Show Full Article

FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for September Open Meeting

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:

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FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for September Open Meeting

WASHINGTON--Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the September Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026:

Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules - The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to overhaul the Commission's outdated National ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for September Open Meeting WASHINGTON--Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the September Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026: Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules - The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to overhaul the Commission's outdated NationalEnvironmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules. These reforms will clarify the scope of Commission actions subject to environmental review and streamline and expedite the review process to ensure NEPA serves as a tool for informed decision-making rather than a barrier to investment, innovation, and connectivity. (WT Docket No. 25-217)

Unlocking Satellite Spectrum Abundance - The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Order of Proposed Modification and two Further Notices of Proposed Rulemaking that would increase the amount of spectrum available in order to support innovation in the American space economy. The Order would unlock more than 1,000 megahertz of spectrum in the 12.7 GHz and 42 GHz bands to provide greater capacity for satellite broadband to the home or for in-flight connectivity and the like. One FNPRM would seek comment on unlocking an additional 1,175 megahertz of spectrum in the Ku- and Ka-bands and 138.25 gigahertz in the D-band for more intensive use by satellite communications. The other FNPRM would seek comment on three new bands across thousands of megahertz that might be able to be used to control spacecraft or to provide data communications in support of emergent space activities, such as in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing. (SB Docket Nos. 25-180, 26-54; GN Docket Nos. 14-77, 22-352; WT Docket No. 23-158)

Unleashing the Power of Unlicensed UWB Devices - The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would modernize the rules for unlicensed Ultra-Wideband (UWB) devices. UWB devices operate under part 15 of the Commission's rules and support a wide variety of applications, including automobile sensors, door locks, ground- and wall-penetrating radars, and location tracking for NFL players during games. The NPRM would modernize the UWB rules by updating definitions, measurement procedures, technical parameters, and outdated restrictions, while removing unnecessary coordination requirements. The NPRM would also create a new UWB device category for emerging applications like AI-enabled sensing, and overall seek to future-proof UWB regulations for the next wave of innovation while maintaining protections for incumbent services. (ET Docket No. 26-245)

Modernizing the 911 Framework - The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry exploring modernization of the 911 framework to ensure the public can continue to effectively and reliably access emergency services in this era of rapid technological change. (PS Docket No. 26-197)

Enhancing the Ability of Consumers to Control Which Calls That They Wish to Receive - The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking modernizing its Telephone Consumer Protection Act rules to ensure that consumers have easily accessible ways to opt-out of robocalls while streamlining callers' ability to process consent revocation requests. (CG Docket No. 02-278)

Public Drafts of Meeting Items - The FCC publicly releases the draft text of each item expected to be considered at the next Open Commission Meeting. One-page cover sheets are included in the public drafts to help summarize each item. All these materials will be available on the FCC's Open Meeting page: www.fcc.gov/openmeeting.

Public Attendance - The Open Meeting is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. ET in the Commission Meeting Room of the Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. While the Open Meeting is open to the public, the FCC headquarters building is not open access, and all guests must check in with and be screened by FCC security at the main entrance on L Street. Attendees at the Open Meeting will not be required to have an appointment but must otherwise comply with protocols outlined at: https://www.fcc.gov/visit. Open Meetings are streamed live at www.fcc.gov/live.

Press Access - Members of the news media are welcome to attend the meeting and will be provided reserved seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Following the meeting, the Chairman may hold a news conference in which he will take questions from credentialed members of the press in attendance. Afterwards, senior policy and legal staff will be made available to the press in attendance for questions related to the items on the meeting agenda. Commissioners may also choose to hold press conferences. Press may also direct questions to the Office of Media Relations (OMR): MediaRelations@fcc.gov. Questions about credentialing should be directed to OMR.

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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424838A1.pdf

Economics Daily: Unemployment Rates Lower in 241 Metro Areas, Up in 128, Over Year Ended July 2026

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:

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Unemployment rates lower in 241 metro areas, up in 128, over year ended July 2026

Unemployment rates were lower in July 2026 than a year earlier in 241 of the 387 metropolitan areas, higher in 128 areas, and unchanged in 18 areas. A total of 22 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent, and 7 areas had rates of at least 8.0 percent.

In July, Bismarck, North Dakota; Rapid City, South Dakota; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota-Minnesota, had the lowest unemployment ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates lower in 241 metro areas, up in 128, over year ended July 2026 Unemployment rates were lower in July 2026 than a year earlier in 241 of the 387 metropolitan areas, higher in 128 areas, and unchanged in 18 areas. A total of 22 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent, and 7 areas had rates of at least 8.0 percent. In July, Bismarck, North Dakota; Rapid City, South Dakota; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota-Minnesota, had the lowest unemploymentrates, 1.9 percent each. El Centro, California, had the highest rate, 19.7 percent, followed by Yuma, Arizona, 18.9 percent. A total of 239 areas had July jobless rates below the U.S. rate of 4.4 percent, 134 areas had rates above it, and 14 areas had rates equal to that of the nation.

Of the 56 metropolitan areas with a 2020 Census population of 1 million or more, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii, had the lowest jobless rate in July, 2.8 percent. Fresno, California, had the highest rate, 7.7 percent.

These data are from the Local Area Unemployment Statistics program and are not seasonally adjusted. Data for the most recent month are preliminary. To learn more, see "Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment -- July 2026." We also have more charts related to metropolitan area employment and unemployment.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Unemployment rates lower in 241 metro areas, up in 128, over year ended July 2026 at https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2026/unemployment-rates-lower-in-241-metro-areas-up-in-128-over-year-ended-july-2026.htm (visited September 10, 2026).

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DOE Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory: AMP2 Receives R&D 100 Award for Advancing Anaerobic Microbial Research

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news:

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AMP2 Receives R&D 100 Award for Advancing Anaerobic Microbial Research

The Anaerobic Microbial Phenotyping Platform (AMP2), an AI-enabled autonomous platform for phenotyping anaerobic microbes, earned a prestigious 2026 R&D 100 Award, recognizing a first-of-its-kind system to accelerate the study of anaerobes, or microbes that live without oxygen.

Presented annually by R&D World, the R&D 100 Awards recognize 100 of the year's most technologically significant ... Show Full Article

CISA Releases Updated Insider Threat Guide With New Insights to Mitigate Physical and Cyber Threats

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:

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CISA Releases Updated Insider Threat Guide With New Insights to Mitigate Physical and Cyber Threats

New Resources Help Organizations Assess and Mitigate the Challenges and Growing Impact of Insider Threats

WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released today the updated Insider Threat Mitigation Guide which provides security support consistent with our statutory mission. The guide gives ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * CISA Releases Updated Insider Threat Guide With New Insights to Mitigate Physical and Cyber Threats New Resources Help Organizations Assess and Mitigate the Challenges and Growing Impact of Insider Threats WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released today the updated Insider Threat Mitigation Guide which provides security support consistent with our statutory mission. The guide givesorganizations a current look at insider threats and practical steps to develop or enhance an insider threat program. Delivered in a more streamlined format, the updated guide addresses evolving considerations such as the rise in hybrid and remote work, and advances in artificial intelligence (AI).

First published in 2020, the Insider Threat Mitigation Guide supports security and human resource professionals who manage insider threat programs, as well as leaders at every level of an organization. The guide was updated to acknowledge the growing impact insider threats have on critical infrastructure, the dynamic and evolving operational landscape, and provide new use cases to help organizations address new challenges. Any organization, regardless of the maturity level of its security, can leverage the guide to bolster their threat mitigation program.

"Insider threats continue to evolve as technology becomes more advanced. We urge organizations to establish a mitigation program that protects key assets, prevent violence, reduce losses, safeguard sensitive data, and save lives," said Acting Executive Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security Scott Breor. "CISA appreciates the industry and government partner feedback that informed this timely update. CISA encourages organizations to review this updated guide, assess their program, and recommended steps to bolster their threat mitigation program."

This updated guide gives employees an understanding of behavioral indicators that may signal a risk. Key updates in the guide include:

* New case studies, statistics, and section consolidation designed to enhance the original content, streamline information delivery, and ensure continued relevance.

* Expanded insights on emerging workplace trends such as increased hybrid and remote work, AI used to manipulate or deceive, and new content on access control, visitor screening, and mitigating the risk of adverse employee separations.

* Access to newly released CISA resources supporting preparedness and early risk detection.

For more information, please visit Insider Threat Mitigation Resources and Tools (https://www.cisa.gov/topics/physical-security/insider-threat-mitigation/resources-and-tools).

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About CISA

As the nation's cyber defense agency and national coordinator for critical infrastructure security, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency leads the national effort to manage, uncover, and reduce risk to our digital and physical infrastructure Americans rely on every hour of every day.

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Original text here: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/cisa-releases-updated-insider-threat-guide-new-insights-mitigate-physical-and-cyber-threats

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