Laura Kensington
Freelance Journalist · Philadelphia, PA
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Laura Kensington is a Philadelphia based freelance journalist covering government, business, courts, public institutions, and regional affairs. Her work often involves researching complicated stories in which information is spread across public records, agency statements, and multiple organizations. Kensington takes a detail oriented approach to reporting and pays particular attention to dates, documented actions, and source attribution. Her goal is to give readers a concise account of the facts while preserving the context necessary to understand them.
Articles by Laura Kensington
172 published articles — showing the 24 most recent
Bonta Leads Coalition Opposing 2030 Census Rule
California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a coalition opposing a Trump Administration rule to exclude noncitizens from the 2030 Census.
Hamilton Qualifies On Pole For Mexico City Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton qualified in pole position for the Mexico City Grand Prix with a lap time of 1m 16.514s. George Russell qualified second, finishing 0.009s behind Hamilton.
Bonta Joins Brief Backing Utah Gambling Ban on Kalshi
Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 37 peers in a brief supporting Utah's gambling ban against Kalshi. The filing argues federal law should not override state authority to regulate prediction markets.
Bonta Sues Treasury Over Corporate Transparency Rule
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 21 allies sued the Treasury Department Tuesday over a rule removing ownership reporting. The suit claims deleting records hinders crime tracking and costs states tax revenue.
Agencies Announce Enforcement Actions Targeting SNAP Fraud
The Justice Department and USDA announced enforcement actions targeting fraud in SNAP and related programs. The actions followed a surge conducted by the Fraud Division and 13 U.S. Attorneys' Offices.
Cornell Green, Former Cowboys Defensive Back, Dies at 86
The Dallas Cowboys announced that former defensive back Cornell Green died on October 21, 2026, at age 86. Green played 13 seasons without missing a game and recorded 34 interceptions for the franchise.
Chwalinska Beats Kartal for First WTA Title in Wuhan
Maja Chwalinska defeated Sonay Kartal to win her first WTA Tour title at the Wuhan Open on Sunday. The victory earns Chwalinska $665,000 and projects her ranking rise to a career-high No. 11.
NNSA Reduces Federal Workforce by 236 Employees
The National Nuclear Security Administration cut 236 federal employees, including nuclear engineers, by the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.
NIH Study Links Brown Fat to Lower Anxiety
An NIH-funded study linked higher brown fat activity to lower anxiety and depression in over 100,000 patients. The research also found the drug losartan boosts brown fat activity in mice.
DEA Sets Thresholds to Schedule Two Kratom Compounds
The Drug Enforcement Administration issued a notice to temporarily schedule two substances above specific concentration thresholds.
SEC Proposes Expanding Cross Trading for Fixed-Income Securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed amendments Friday to expand securities eligible for cross trading by registered funds.
California Diesel Hits $8.35 as Truckers Cut Fleets
California diesel prices reached $8.35 per gallon, prompting operators to reduce fleet sizes and raise shipping rates.
Judge Sentences Caleb Flynn to Life Without Parole in Ohio
Judge Jeannine Pratt sentenced Caleb Flynn to life without parole on October 5, 2026, for murdering his wife. Defense attorney Patrick Mulligan plans to file a notice of appeal following the jury conviction.
OpenAI Tests Visual Ads in US, Rolls Out EU Watermark
OpenAI begins testing visual ads in the US and rolls out textGrain watermarks for EU users. The ad trial excludes paid subscribers while the watermark tool aids compliance with new transparency rules.
Juice Spacecraft Gains Speed in Earth Flyby
The Juice spacecraft completed an Earth gravity assist on September 28, 2026, increasing its velocity by 3.5 km/s. This maneuver saved up to 150 kg of propellant while allowing engineers to calibrate science instruments.
Coast Guard Searches for Missing Plane Off Nantucket, Massachusetts
The U.S. Coast Guard searches for a missing Gulfstream G100 carrying six people off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The aircraft declared an emergency and lost contact after dropping from 24,000 feet.
Trump Posts Cotton Phone Number to Push Bill
President Donald Trump posted Senator Tom Cotton's cellphone number online to urge support for the Sunshine Protection Act. Cotton opposes the measure, citing safety risks from late winter sunrises in Arkansas.
Flávio Bolsonaro Denies Plan to Remove Patron Saint in Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro denied plans to remove Our Lady of Aparecida as Brazil's patron saint during a September 27 rally.
McCarthy Uses Profanity Toward Rodgers in Loss
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy used profanity toward quarterback Aaron Rodgers during a loss to the Cleveland Browns. The exchange occurred in the first quarter of the 27-24 defeat that dropped Pittsburgh to 2-2.
EEOC Sues UPS for Denying Deaf Applicant Interpreter
The EEOC sued UPS for refusing to hire a deaf applicant without an American Sign Language interpreter.
Houston Pediatric Hospital Pays $650,000 in Settlement
A Houston pediatric hospital agreed to pay $650,000 to settle claims it fired an employee over religious objections.
Venom Frontman Conrad Lant Dies at Age 63
Conrad Lant, the frontman of Venom, has died at age 63. The band stated his voice and vision changed heavy music forever.
Dangote, Ruto Break Ground on $16bn Lamu Refinery in Kenya
Aliko Dangote and Kenya President William Ruto launched construction of a $16bn oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya. The facility aims to process 700,000 barrels daily despite local land disputes.
KDHK, Inc. Pays $2 Million to Settle Fraud Claims in San Antonio
KDHK, Inc. and the Flores family agreed on September 28, 2026, to pay $2.5 million in civil penalties for defrauding the U.S. Army. This settlement adds to the $3.7 million in restitution the family was already ordered to pay.