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10/1/2026

United States Grain Standards Act Award of Designations

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing designation awards to the North Dakota Grain Inspection Service, Inc. (North Dakota), Omaha Grain Inspection Service (Omaha), and Fremont Grain Inspection Department, recognizing their compliance with the United States Grain Standards Act.

10/1/2026

USDA Announces Revisions to Sugar Program for FY 2026 and FY 2027

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a notice to revise State cane sugar allotments and allocations to sugarcane processors for fiscal year 2026, and to allocate overall sugar marketing allotments for both FY 2026 and FY 2027, including cane sugar and beet sugar marketing allotments and processor allocations.

10/1/2026

City of Columbus, Ohio Seeks Comments on Tax Exemption Surrender

The City of Columbus, Ohio is soliciting comments and accepting applications for the surrender of its tax exemption, with a deadline for submissions set for a certain date. The city is also inviting motions to intervene and protests from interested parties.

10/1/2026

Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve has announced a decision on interest rates, and investors are closely watching the move, which is expected to impact the stock market, particularly the performance of companies like Wells Fargo (WFC) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM).

10/1/2026

SEC Requests Public Comment on Extension of Rule 15c2-1

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comment on an extension of its rule 15c2-1, which governs the filing of tender offers, until March 31, 2024. The rule was originally set to expire on March 31, 2023, but the SEC is requesting a six-month extension.

10/1/2026

32 Teams Awarded at 2026 AI-XR Service Developer Competition

Thirty-two outstanding teams were awarded at the 2026 AI-XR Service Developer Competition, which saw a total of 497 teams participate with over 1,029 participants. The competition, which lasted for approximately five months, featured a development competition for AI-XR services and content.

10/1/2026

National Central Science Museum Reopens with AI-Powered Past Exam

The National Central Science Museum in Seoul will host an artificial intelligence-based past exam from October 9-10, marking its reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic. The event aims to provide a unique experience for visitors, combining traditional and modern elements.

10/1/2026

South Korean Vice Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Meets with Vietnamese Minister of Science and Technology to Discuss Follow-up Plan for 'Korea-Vietnam Science and Technology Innovation Master Plan Framework'

South Korean Vice Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy met with Vietnamese Minister of Science and Technology to discuss the follow-up plan for the 'Korea-Vietnam Science and Technology Innovation Master Plan Framework'. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation in science and technology between the two countries.

10/1/2026

Nationwide AI Idea Competition 'All AI Lab' Launches, Citizens Can Create and Use AI Services

A nationwide AI idea competition, 'All AI Lab', has officially launched, allowing citizens to create and use AI services directly. The competition, 'All AI Lab AI Service Competition', has selected 12 teams to advance to the finals after passing regional preliminary rounds in five regions across the country, with the grand opening ceremony scheduled for October 1st.

10/1/2026

South Korea's Quantum Computing Breakthrough: Government Support for Domestic IonQ

South Korea's first domestic quantum computer, IonQ, has made significant progress in developing and commercializing its technology, with the government providing focused support for its growth into the market. Minister of Science and Technology, Gu Hyeok-chae, recently visited the research site to oversee the development.

10/1/2026

South Korea to Develop Rare Earth Recycling Technology

South Korea to develop recycling technology to reduce use of rare earth elements, a proposal by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, in collaboration with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

10/1/2026

NRC Provides Weekly Public Notice of SMR, LLC Construction Permit Application

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing weekly public notice of a phased construction permit application from SMR, LLC, for a dual-unit SMR-300 plant at the Palisades Energy Center in Michigan. The application includes a limited work authorization request from Palisades SMR, LLC, a subsidiary of Holtec International.

10/1/2026

NMFS Announces Exempted Fishing Permit Application for Pacific Halibut Donation

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received an application from SeaShare, Inc. and Glacier Fish Co. for an exempted fishing permit (EFP) to allow the retention of Pacific halibut and donation to hunger relief causes, with the goal of promoting food supply and conservation objectives under the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

10/1/2026

NMFS Prohibits Pollock Fishing in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for pollock in the Winter Herring Savings Area of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area, citing a need to prevent bycatch of herring prohibited species, in order to comply with regulation and protect the marine ecosystem.