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Tech Hiring Intent Unexpectedly Increases in October, According to CompTIA Analysis of Job Posting Data
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Nov. 8 (TNSxrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025:

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Tech hiring intent unexpectedly increases in October, according to CompTIA analysis of job posting data

New and active employer job postings for tech positions at highest volume in 12 months

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Employer job postings for information technology (IT) occupations are at their highest monthly volume in a year, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral IT training and certifications.

There were 474,293 active employer job postings for technology positions ... Show Full Article

National Retail Federation: With Shelves Stocked, Imports Should See Slowdown in November and December
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release:

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With Shelves Stocked, Imports Should See Slowdown in November and December

With tariff uncertainty continuing but most holiday merchandise already in stores or warehouses, import cargo volume at the nation's major container ports should see its usual end-of-year slowdown in November and December, according to the Global Port Tracker (https://nrf.com/topics/global-port-tracker) report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

"We've spent most of the year worried ... Show Full Article

NAHB Commends HUD for Delaying Costly Energy Code Rule
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Association of Home Builders posted the following news release:

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NAHB Commends HUD for Delaying Costly Energy Code Rule

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Buddy Hughes, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Lexington, N.C., issued the following statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a six-month delay in the implementation of mandatory energy code policy for multifamily developers:

"NAHB applauds HUD for acting to ease rising housing costs by delaying for ... Show Full Article

Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Third Quarter, But Still in Negative Territory
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Association of Home Builders posted the following news release:

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Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Third Quarter, But Still in Negative Territory

Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing increased year-over-year in the third quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 46, up six points year-over-year, while the Multifamily Occupancy ... Show Full Article

EU: BSA Calls for Smarter, Streamlined AI Incident Oversight
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Business Software Alliance (formerly BSA - Software Alliance) issued the following news release:

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EU: BSA Calls for Smarter, Streamlined AI Incident Oversight

BRUSSELS - As the EU continues to focus on the implementation of the AI Act, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) is urging policymakers to ensure that upcoming incident-reporting rules remain clear, proportionate, and aligned with existing laws.

In its response to the latest European Commission consultation, BSA emphasized that incident reporting should focus on genuinely serious harms, e.g., those that materially ... Show Full Article

American College of Cardiology, OpenEvidence to Advance AI-Enabled, Evidence-Based Cardiovascular Care
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:

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American College of Cardiology, OpenEvidence to Advance AI-Enabled, Evidence-Based Cardiovascular Care

Organizations aim to accelerate translation of scientific discovery into clinical implementation

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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and OpenEvidence are entering a strategic partnership to accelerate the translation of cardiovascular clinical guidance and research into clinical implementation at the point of care. By combining ACC's leadership in cardiovascular science and education with ... Show Full Article

2026 TRICARE Plan Costs Revealed: Find Out How Much You'll Pay
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:

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2026 TRICARE Plan Costs Revealed: Find Out How Much You'll Pay

TRICARE Prime and Select users will see an increase of about 3% or less, in most cases, in copays, premiums, and other payments in 2026, according to a Nov. 7 announcement. Beneficiaries enrolled in other TRICARE plans will see more significant cost hikes, as they have in previous years.

The Prime and Select increases are informed by the retiree cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which will be 2.8% in the upcoming year. A full cost ... Show Full Article