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As Violations of Child Labor Laws Climb, What More Can Be Done to Protect Young Workers?
About 2.8 million children work in the United States—mostly in retail and hospitality. Some of these teens work to earn money for basic needs and expenses. Others are looking to gain real-world career experience. But government investigators have…
NASA Science Soars During August Total Solar Eclipse
Editor’s note: An update to this story was made on July 30, 2026, to share information about NASA’s live eclipse broadcast. Each time the Moon covers the Sun during a total solar eclipse — darkening daytime skies and briefly revealing the Sun’s ethereal outer atmosphere, the corona — it presents new opportunities to better understand…
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on stroke rehab, chronic pain and PTSD therapy
VA Research highlights new findings on therapy for post-stoke aphasia, cirrhosis-associated chronic pain, and a new PTSD and depression treatment.
NASA to Showcase Agency’s Newest Wind Tunnel in Virginia
Media are invited to NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, on Friday, July 31, to attend a media tour and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Flight Dynamics Research Facility, the agency’s first new wind tunnel in more than 40 years. The event will include a brief media availability with: This event is in person only…
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*Notice* The Payment Management System (PMS) is currently experiencing issues affecting Federal Financial Report (FFR) generation. Impacted NASA grant recipients will not be considered noncompliant. NASA is working with PMS to resolve the issue. Updates will be posted here. Grants Status Requests To submit a request, visit NASA General Information Request Form and complete the…
As Flood Risks Increase, Most Americans Still Don’t Have Insurance for It (Interactive Map)
Flooding is the most common, costly, and destructive natural disaster in the United States. Yet, most homeowners remain unprotected from its risks. In fact, 86% of high-risk properties don’t have flood insurance. Why? Today’s WatchBlog post looks at…
GAO Urges Immediate Action to Address America’s Unsustainable Fiscal Path
WASHINGTON (June 11, 2026) — For the first time since the aftermath of World War II, the federal government’s publicly held debt temporarily surpassed the size of the entire U.S. economy. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) projects…
FDA Approves Lipfendra, the First Oral Treatment Designed to Block PCSK9
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), a once-daily tablet intended to help lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, commonly called LDL or “bad” cholesterol. According to […]
U.S. Coast Guard: Actions Needed to Help Ensure Effective Use of Billions in Funding
On June 30, 2026, Triana McNeil, Director, U.S. Government Accountability Office, testified about Coast Guard’s efforts to modernize its operations and capabilities before the House Transportation and Infrastructure […]
The USGS Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day, an Occasion with Deep Ties Across the Bureau’s Diverse Science
USGS science helps keep America’s outdoor traditions vibrant and sustainable.
NextSTEP-3 A: Lunar Enabling Technology
Solicitation Number: 80GRC026R0008 May 19, 2026 – Synopsis issued June 29, 2026 – Draft BAA and Appendix A Issued | Web Article NASA issued a draft Broad Agency Announcement under NextSTEP‑3, Appendix A, on June 29, 2026, to advance concepts that accelerate the technological readiness of critical systems for lunar surface and cislunar architecture. This solicitation seeks to close key technology gaps and…
