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8/13/2026

Medicaid Program; Prohibition on Federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Funding for Sex-Rejecting Procedures Furnished to Children

The US Department of Health and Human Services has issued a final rule prohibiting the use of Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding for sex-rejecting procedures performed on minors. The rule, which applies to children under 18 and 19, respectively, aims to protect young patients from undergoing unnecessary medical interventions.

8/13/2026

National Eye Institute Notice of Upcoming Meeting on March 15, 2023

The National Eye Institute will hold a meeting to discuss recent advancements in eye care research, with a focus on improving treatment options for patients with age-related macular degeneration. The meeting is scheduled to take place on March 15, 2023, at the National Institutes of Health campus.

8/13/2026

FAA Proposes to Update Rolls-Royce Engine Airworthiness Directive

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG engines, requiring repetitive borescope inspections and engine removal from service if necessary, and allowing an alternative method of compliance.

8/13/2026

FAA Supersedes Boeing Airworthiness Directive for 767-300 and -300F Series Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has superseded Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-11-14, which applied to certain Boeing Model 767-300 and -300F series airplanes with winglets installed, requiring high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracking of the lower outboard wing skin and repair or modification if necessary.

8/13/2026

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for BRP-Rotax Engines and Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various aircraft models powered by BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG engines, requiring a visual inspection and potential replacement of propeller gearboxes due to an oil spray nozzle and screws installation issue.

8/13/2026

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Granted Petition for Decision on Inconsequential Noncompliance for Certain Model Year 2020-2021 Toyota C-HR Vehicles

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. has been granted a decision by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that a noncompliance issue with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110 for certain model year 2020-2021 Toyota C-HR vehicles is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety, as reported on February 3, 2021, and petitioned for on February 26, 2021.

8/13/2026

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Aircraft Models

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for multiple Airbus aircraft models to address widespread overheating damage and cracks on the nose landing gear (NLG) sliding tube. The proposed directive would require a detailed inspection and replacement of the affected part.

8/13/2026

NMFS Announces Inseason Actions for 2026 Ocean Salmon Fisheries

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced two inseason adjustments for the 2026 fishing season of the ocean salmon fisheries, modifying the commercial and recreational fisheries in the area from Cape Falcon, Oregon to the US-Mexico border, effective immediately.

8/12/2026

Sri Lanka's Youth Seek 700,000 Jobs Amidst Widening Skills Gap

Nearly one million young Sri Lankans are expected to enter the formal workforce over the next decade, but current trends suggest far fewer good jobs will be created, as graduates face a widening gap between education and available employment opportunities.

8/12/2026

IAEA Observes Progress in Safety at Research Reactor in the Philippines

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has observed progress in safety at a research reactor in the Philippines, following a recent inspection, and has expressed satisfaction with the facility's safety record, according to a statement on the IAEA website (https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/2023/iaea-philippines-research-reactor-safety).

8/12/2026

Five Reasons Students Should Visit the IAEA Visitor Centre

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced that students can benefit from visiting its visitor centre, citing five reasons including enhanced learning experience, career opportunities, and access to nuclear technology, with the centre offering interactive exhibits and guided tours, starting from January 2024.