WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard, good Samaritans respond to vessel taking on water near Long Island, Alaska * ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Coast Guard and good Samaritan vessel crews responded to a fishing vessel that began taking on water near Long Island Thursday night. Coast Guard Sector Western Alaska & U.S. Arctic watchstanders received a VHF radio distress call at approximately 9:15 p.m.,Thur  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47521) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Electricity: Overview and Issues for Congress" by energy policy specialist Ashley J. Lawson. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Electricity is of perennial interest to Congress, especially the policy issues of reliability, security, affordability, and greenhouse gas emissions. The electricity sector is made up of three distinct, but interrelated, systems fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information 202-993-3272 or https://www.epa.gov/nepa. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Filed August 31, 2026 10 a.m. EST Through September 4, 2026 10 a.m. EST Pursuant to CEQ Guidance on 42 U.S.C. 4332. Notice Section 309(a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before August 22, 2026, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments are due on September 29, 2026, acc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49292) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Interior, Environment and Related Agencies: Overview of FY2027 Appropriations" by natural resources policy specialists Carol Hardy Vincent and Mark K. DeSantis. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill - often called the Interior bill - contains funding for about three dozen agencies and entities.  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 13 (TNSjou) -- The New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * End of Free School Meal Program Led to Increased Stress and Hunger, Poorer Diets, and Reduced Focus, Say Teachers Posted September 11, 2026 A new study from NYU Steinhardt Assistant Professor Deborah Olarte found that teachers perceived no benefits to ending free school meals for all students. How did students' diets and behavior change after   more