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HUD Launches Nationwide Review of Immigration Status in Public Housing

HUD ordered all public housing authorities to provide tenants’ citizenship status within 30 days or risk losing federal funds. Agencies must identify mixed-family units and submit counts and tenant files where status was misrepresented, starting with Washington, D.C., and more than 3,000 others to follow. HUD and DHS signaled stepped-up enforcement to prevent ineligible noncitizens from receiving federally funded housing.

11-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot in Houston After Doorbell-Ringing Prank

Houston police say an 11-year-old died after ringing a doorbell and running away late Saturday. No arrests had been made as of Sunday while investigators review the case and note similar pranks have turned deadly elsewhere.

Rosie O’Donnell Apologizes After Falsely Claiming Minneapolis Church Shooter Was MAGA

The comedian apologized after wrongly saying the Minneapolis church shooter was a MAGA Republican, admitting she spoke emotionally without checking facts, as officials investigate the attack as hate-motivated domestic terrorism.

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U.S. Still Working on Trade Deals Despite Court Ruling, USTR Says

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the administration is pressing ahead with negotiations even after a federal appeals court ruled that most of President Trump’s tariffs are illegal. Greer did not name specific countries but noted he spoke with a trade minister on Saturday and that partners are continuing to work toward agreements. The Federal Circuit’s 7–4 decision covers the “reciprocal” tariffs announced in April and the February levies on China, Canada, and Mexico, but does not affect tariffs issued under other legal authorities. The court left the disputed tariffs in place through Oct. 14 to allow for appeals, and Trump said he will seek Supreme Court review. Tariffs remain a central pillar of the administration’s foreign policy despite market volatility tied to trade actions.

Selective Hearing Isn’t a Choice, Scientists Reveal It’s a Real Neurological Process

Selective hearing is a built-in brain function, not willful ignoring, experts told Fox News. Audiologist Stella Fulman describes it as “auditory selective attention,” where the brain filters competing sounds so you can focus on what matters, like a friend’s voice in a crowded room. The auditory cortex processes sound while the prefrontal cortex directs attention; working memory helps you follow the chosen conversation. This filtering can break down with age or untreated hearing loss, leading to listening fatigue, trouble following group conversations, frequent requests for repeats, irrelevant replies, or withdrawal from social settings. Experts suggest an evaluation if these patterns are persistent. Modern hearing aids and related devices can enhance speech and reduce background noise, and can stream audio from phones to ease listening. Family and friends can help by facing the person when speaking, using clear speech and expressions, and reducing ambient noise when possible.

Taking a Dip Labor Day Weekend? Swimmers Face Fecal Contamination at Beaches Along US Coastline

Health officials have issued water-quality advisories at beaches from Florida’s Crystal River to Ogunquit, Maine, warning of elevated fecal bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness, rashes, and nausea. Recent closures or cautions include Keyes Memorial Beach in Hyannis on Cape Cod, Benjamin’s Beach on Long Island, parts of Imperial Beach near San Diego, and Kahaluu Beach Park on Hawaii’s Big Island. A national report by Environment America found that in 2024 nearly two-thirds of tested beaches had at least one day with potentially unsafe fecal bacteria levels, including 84% of Gulf Coast sites, 79% on the West Coast, 54% on the East Coast, and 71% around the Great Lakes. Drivers of contamination include outdated sewer systems, storm overflows from severe weather, and runoff tied to suburban sprawl. Advisories are sometimes not posted on site, as seen near Rehoboth Bay and Dewey Beach in Delaware, where warnings have appeared despite some swimmers’ confidence in ocean currents. North Carolina listed five beaches under advisories in late August, with Hurricane Erin worsening erosion and washouts. The EPA’s benchmark indicates illness risk for roughly 32 out of 1,000 swimmers when alert thresholds are exceeded, and officials urge extra caution for people with weakened immune systems.