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FCC Approves SpaceX Starlink Constellation Expansion
FCC approves SpaceX Starlink constellation expansion, authorizing 7,500 Gen2 satellites to total 15,000 and outlining broader implications.
Ellen Marsh / September 6, 2026
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Rasonque Pancreatic Cancer FDA Approval
Rasonque pancreatic cancer FDA approval marks a new era for metastatic PDAC, with 13.2 vs 6.7 months median OS in the pivotal trial.
Daniel ReyesSeptember 7, 2026
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Congress Approves FY26 THUD Appropriations Bill
USA Times provides in-depth reporting on the FY26 THUD appropriations bill, analyzing its significant impact on infrastructure and housing markets.
USA Times / September 5, 2026
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SEC Climate Disclosure Rules: Latest Developments
Stay informed with our detailed, data-driven update on SEC climate disclosure rules, including insights into the 2026 rescission proposal developments.
Daniel Reyes / September 4, 2026
Economy
US Consulting Added Firms Twice as Fast as It Added Jobs
US consulting establishments grew 50% between 2019 and 2024 while employment grew 23.5%, cutting the average firm from 5.48 to 4.51 employees.
Daniel Reyes / August 31, 2026
National
Bessent launches global Iran sanctions as US gas hits $4.09
Treasury's Operation Economic Outcast threatens Iran's trading partners worldwide. USA Times sets the campaign against EIA pump prices: US gasoline is up $1.15 a gallon in six months.
Ellen Marsh / August 28, 2026
Science
Liquid nitrogen seeps onto Pluto, New Horizons data show
An SwRI study led by Alan Stern finds liquid nitrogen rising through cracks in Pluto's Sputnik Planitia, the first evidence of recent liquid flow on the dwarf planet.
Priya Raghavan / August 28, 2026
Sport
NFL opens on a Wednesday with nine games abroad in 2026
The 2026 NFL season starts Wednesday, September 9 with Seattle hosting New England. USA Times counts nine of 272 games, 3.3% of the season, played in seven countries.
Priya Raghavan / August 28, 2026
Culture
Spider-Man tops a 2026 box office split evenly on franchises
The 2026 domestic top ten has taken $3.90bn and sold 326.5m tickets. USA Times finds franchise entries account for 55.8% of it, five films of the ten.
Priya Raghavan / August 28, 2026
National
Yosemite land swap would give Kingsbarn a private road
Interior is pressing the Park Service to trade away a quarter-mile of Yosemite. USA Times finds the same private road was refused by three administrations and twice in federal court.
Ellen Marsh / August 28, 2026
Business & Economy
US gas prices hit the highest August average on record
US regular gasoline averaged $4.055 a gallon in August, the dearest August in the EIA's weekly series since it began in 1990, and 29.5% above August 2025.
Daniel Reyes / August 28, 2026
Business & Economy
US 50% tariff hits Canada, autos and steel follow in January
A 50% US tariff on about $20bn of Canadian goods took effect August 22, with cars, parts and steel added on January 1. USA Times sizes the January base at roughly $45bn a year.
Daniel Reyes / August 28, 2026
Politics
Angie Nixon beats Alex Vindman in Florida Senate primary
Angie Nixon won Florida's Democratic Senate primary 56.1% to 43.9%. USA Times' calculation puts Vindman's campaign at $28.92 raised per vote received against Nixon's $1.38.
Ellen Marsh / August 28, 2026