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Tech

Maryland Moves 4 Billion Tax Records Into New Portal

Maryland has moved more than 4 billion tax records into its new individual tax portal, replacing active use of the aging iFile system while directing residents to one platform for returns, payments, balances and notices.

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Travel

Maine Reports 30–70% Fall Color, Under 50% Leaf Drop

Sep 25, 2026

Morning Briefing

Morning Briefing — Sep 25, 2026

Sep 25, 2026

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Healthcare

Kratom Poison Reports Rose 1,200% as 7-OH Products Outran U.S. Rules

Sep 25, 2026

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TikTok Faces First State Trial Over Teen Mental Health Claims

Sep 25, 2026

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Policy

Louisiana Directs $100 Million to Stronger Roofs

Sep 25, 2026

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Politics

Kentucky Voter Registration Closes Oct. 5 at 4 P.M.

Sep 25, 2026

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Policy

South Carolina Opens 5-Cent Vape Tax Registration

Sep 25, 2026

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Policy

Rhode Island Narrows First Inspector General Search to 3

Sep 25, 2026

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Entertainment

New Saw Film Hires Mike P. Nelson as Director

Sep 25, 2026

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Policy

Pennsylvania Starts 79 Road Projects Across 44 Counties

Sep 25, 2026

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Travel

United Restores Daily Omaha–Newark Nonstop Service

Sep 25, 2026

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Policy

Oregon Audit Finds 1 of 8 School-Grant Fixes Complete

Sep 25, 2026

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Military

Air Force Adds $46.1 Million to Long-Endurance Reconnaissance Test

Sep 25, 2026

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World

UN Sea-Level Declaration Protects Island Statehood and Maritime Zones

Sep 25, 2026

An open blank workbook, pencils, headphones and a globe on a classroom table in an Indiana school.

Policy

Indiana Schools Face Sept. 30 Deadline for $10.77M English-Learner Grants

Sep 25, 2026

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Policy

Illinois Orders Nearly $128,000 Back to Student-Loan Borrowers

Sep 25, 2026

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Politics

Oklahoma Sets Oct. 9 Registration Cutoff for Nov. 3 Election

Sep 25, 2026

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