2026 HFA European Congress Spotlights New Industry Research
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release:
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2026 HFA European Congress Spotlights New Industry Research
New findings on global fitness markets, member retention, GLP-1s and exercise, and the UK fitness sector underscored the industry's growing focus on data, collaboration, and its role in health.
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Washington, DC-September 28, 2026-New research more
Accenture Edge Helps Combe Unify Its Global Operations, Setting the Stage for AI-Powered Growth With Oracle Fusion Applications
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Edge Helps Combe Unify its Global Operations, Setting the Stage for AI-Powered Growth with Oracle Fusion Applications
Family-owned consumer products company consolidates legacy finance and supply chain systems onto a single platform, unlocking new levels of performance and competitiveness while supporting future growth
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2026 - Accenture (NYSE: A more
Accenture Helps Sodiaal Complete International Integration of Yoplait Liberte Canada to Accelerate Its Global Dairy Expansion
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Helps Sodiaal Complete International Integration of Yoplait Liberte Canada to Accelerate Its Global Dairy Expansion
PARIS and MONTREAL; Sept. 29, 2026 - Sodiaal, France's leading farmer-owned dairy cooperative, has collaborated with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to complete one of the most significant IT integrations in the cooperative's history. Launched following Sodiaal's more
Adobe and the National Hockey League Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Fan Experiences Globally
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 29 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news:
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Adobe and the National Hockey League Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Fan Experiences Globally
* As an Official Creative, Marketing and AI Partner of the National Hockey League (NHL), Adobe is providing AI technology to support the NHL's global expansion efforts, delivering the ability to highly personalize fan experiences and enable individual creativity.
* As the game moves beyond the a more
Adobe: U.S. Holiday Shopping Season to Hit Record $275.1 Billion Online, Rising 6.7% YoY
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news:
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Adobe: U.S. Holiday Shopping Season to Hit Record $275.1 Billion Online, Rising 6.7% YoY
- Cyber Monday set to remain the biggest online shopping day of the season--with consumers spending over $15 billion in a single day--but Black Friday will see stronger growth due to earlier discounts.
- Consumers are expected to take advantage of competitive deals this season (up to 30% more
American Airlines App Feature Monitors Seat Availability Based on Customers' Preferences
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 29 -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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September 28, 2026
New American Airlines app feature monitors seat availability based on customers' preferences
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Window, aisle or somewhere in between? American Airlines is making it easier for customers to find the perfect seat. A new feature in the American app lets eligible AAdvantage(R) members select the seat characteristics they want upon completing their booking. The feature then auto more
ATA ACTION APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN SCHATZ-WICKER RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TELEHEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release:
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ATA ACTION APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN SCHATZ-WICKER RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TELEHEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
Bipartisan resolution reinforces growing Congressional momentum behind expanded telehealth access
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WASHINGTON, DC, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 - ATA Action, the American Telemedicine Association's affiliated organization focused on Advocacy Shaping Virtual Care, today applauded more
Cal. State-San Bernardino: AI Research and Retraining Center Puts People at the Center of a Changing Workforce
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 29 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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AI Research and Retraining Center puts people at the center of a changing workforce
With robots, virtual reality and AI-powered tools, CSUSB's new AI Research and Retraining Center will explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the workplace -- and turn that research into practical training to help Inland Empire workers adapt, build new skills and prepare for what c more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Five Years After Reddit's Crackdown on COVID 'Misinformation,' Questions Remain - Who Decides What Health Speech Is Allowed Online?
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender:
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Five Years After Reddit's Crackdown on COVID 'Misinformation,' Questions Remain: Who Decides What Health Speech Is Allowed Online?
In August 2021, moderators of popular subreddits released a statement dem more
Columbia University School of Engineering & Applied Science Hosts Alumnus Rao on Data Streaming and Real Time AI Architectures
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University issued the following news:
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Unlocking the Possibilities of Data Streaming
Data streaming is helping make information more accessible when it matters.
September 28, 2026
Bernadette O. Young
Columbia Engineering's Lecture Series in AI returned for its third year Sept. 11 at the University's Morningside campus. Previous lectures explored artificial intelligence (AI) architectures and more
Comcast and Fastly's New Content Delivery Model Powers Highest Quality Experience for Peacock's Biggest Live Events
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release:
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Sep 28, 2026
Comcast and Fastly's New Content Delivery Model Powers Highest Quality Experience for Peacock's Biggest Live Events
Creates a Blueprint for Expanding Capacity and Improving Efficiency Across High-Demand, Real-Time Streaming Experiences
New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA and San Francisco, CA
Comcast and Fastly are working with NBCUniversal to deliver live sports an more
DTCC and ICapital Collaborate to Advance Private Market Infrastructure, Expand Access and Support the Industry's Next Phase of Growth and Scale
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release:
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DTCC and iCapital Collaborate to Advance Private Market Infrastructure, Expand Access and Support the Industry's Next Phase of Growth and Scale
The firms' complementary capabilities aim to deliver enhanced technology, operational efficiency, and industry standardization
DTCC has made more
Earthjustice: Advocates Appeal Louisiana PSC's 'Arbitrary and Capricious' Decision to Let Meta Off the Hook for Its Data Center Project
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 29 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
Advocates Appeal Louisiana PSC's "Arbitrary and Capricious" Decision to Let Meta Off the Hook for its Data Center Project
After the Louisiana PSC ruled that Meta can continue withholding critical information as it fast-tracks approval of seven additional gas plants to power its AI data center, advocates call on the Civil Court to put Louisianans first
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Baton Rouge, LA -- The Lou more
Explore Workforce Solutions at Indiana Chamber's Workforce Summit
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release:
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Explore Workforce Solutions at Indiana Chamber's Workforce Summit
September 28th, 2026
(INDIANAPOLIS) -- With workforce needs evolving quickly across the state, the 2026 Indiana Workforce Summit will help employers and community leaders better understand what's changing - and how to respond with strategies that strengthen their talent pipeline.
Hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerc more
FAU Blends AI and Human Coaching to Make Students Day One Career Ready
BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Blends AI and Human Coaching to Make Students Day One Career Ready
By Joshua Glanzer | 9/28/2026
As higher education institutions face increasing scrutiny over workforce outcomes, student success, return on investment and graduate employability, Florida Atlantic University's Career Center is pairing artificial intelligence with evidence-bas more
FIS Delivers Real-Time Transaction Clarity to Debit Cardholders
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release:
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FIS Delivers Real-Time Transaction Clarity to Debit Cardholders
Key facts
* FIS has integrated data and AI platform Spade's real-time transaction enrichment technology into its strategic debit processing platforms, connecting transactions to an enriched merchant identity drawn from a database which, according to Spade, covers 99.9% of U.S. and Canadian businesses.
* FIS debit iss more
Five Takeaways From YSE Experts at Climate Week NYC
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- Yale School of Environment issued the following news:
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Five Takeaways From YSE Experts at Climate Week NYC
School of the Environment faculty shared insights on topics ranging from how we measure the wealth of nations to the role of AI in climate communication at Yale @ Climate Week NYC.
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An economic yardstick that counts the goals a country scores but not the ones it gives up. News coverage that gives climate change just over half of 1% of its atten more
Gartner Announces Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, November 16-18, in Kochi, India
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Announces Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, November 16-18, in Kochi, India
Kochi, India, September 29, 2026
Analysts to Discuss How CIOs and IT Leaders Can Harness Human Ingenuity and AI to Drive Enterprise Transformation
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What: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026
When: November 16-18, 2026
Where: Grand Hyatt, Kochi, India
Details: Gartner IT Symposiu more
Gartner Identifies 12 Audit Plan Hot Spots for 2027
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Identifies 12 Audit Plan Hot Spots for 2027
LONDON, September 28, 2026
* AI Value, Strains on Tech Governance and Global Fragmentation Will Shape Audit Plans in 2027
* Analysts Share Latest Findings During the Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference in London
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Internal audit leaders should consider 12 areas of accelerating r more
Gartner Predicts 70% of Enterprises Will Abandon Agentic AI Built by Vendor Forward-Deployed Engineering by 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 29 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts 70% of Enterprises Will Abandon Agentic AI Built by Vendor Forward-Deployed Engineering by 2028
STAMFORD, Conn., September 29, 2026
Trapped by Soaring Costs and Unable to Evolve FDEs on Their Own, Software Engineering Leaders Will Need to Adopt a Three-Phase Solution
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By 2028, 70% of enterprises will abandon agentic AI buil more
Gartner Predicts AI Will Allow the Majority of High-Performing Marketing Teams to Eliminate Traditional Bottom Rungs of the Corporate Ladder by 2030
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 29 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts AI Will Allow the Majority of High-Performing Marketing Teams to Eliminate Traditional Bottom Rungs of the Corporate Ladder by 2030
STAMFORD, Conn., September 29, 2026
CMOs Must Redesign Entry-Level Roles to Build the Next Generation of Marketing Talent
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By 2030, AI will allow the majority of high-performing marketing teams more
Global AI Market Could Hit $6 Trillion Annually by 2031 Through Unlocking Value and Innovation - Bain & Co's 7th Global Technology Report
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 (TNSrep) -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release:
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Global AI market could hit $6 trillion annually by 2031 through unlocking value and innovation - Bain & Co's 7th Global Technology Report
BOSTON--September 29, 2026-- As AI infrastructure investment accelerates, the world must confront the next challenge: whether the economic value created can justify the capital deployed. Bain & Company's 7th annual Global Technolo more
Great Valley an Essential Partner in Online AI Education at Penn State
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news:
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Great Valley an essential partner in online AI education at Penn State
September 28, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State recently announced an expansion of its online professional master's program in artificial intelligence into two distinct tracks, broadening the degree for working adults nationwide who need AI skills but do not have a coding-intensive background. Befor more
Harvard Medical School: Allon Klein Named 2026 Schmidt Science Polymath
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news:
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Allon Klein Named 2026 Schmidt Science Polymath
$2.5 million award supports ambitious leaps in new directions
Research Awards and Recognitions
By Laura Castanon September 28, 2026
Allon Klein, professor of systems biology in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School, has been named a 2026 Schmidt Science Polymath. The award provides up to $2.5 million over five years for researchers to pursue more
Hofstra Simulation Educator Takes AI Innovation to National Stage
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Sept. 29 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Hofstra Simulation Educator Takes AI Innovation to National Stage
A last-minute callout can quickly disrupt a carefully planned day of health care simulation. Hofstra simulation educator Jon C. Colato turned that stressful scramble into a task that takes seconds. His solution earned him an opportunity to share his work with simulation professionals from across the country.
News in Summary
* A Hofstra educat more
Interim Dean Pope Highlights LBJ School's Momentum During a Year of Transition at the 2026 State of the College
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news:
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Interim Dean Pope Highlights LBJ School's Momentum During a Year of Transition at the 2026 State of the College
September 28, 2026
The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends for its annual State of the College address by Interim Dean J. Paul Pope on Thursday, Sept. 24. Pop more
Lujan Calls on Senate Leadership to Establish Bipartisan Select Committee on AI
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Calls on Senate Leadership to Establish Bipartisan Select Committee on AI
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to establish a bipartisan Senate Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ensure that Congress can meet the unprecedented pace, scale, and r more
Michigan Medicine: Is the United States Lagging Behind Europe in Memory Improvement?
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Is the United States Lagging Behind Europe in Memory Improvement?
An interview with Neil Mehta, PhD
September 28, 2026
In this episode, Lauren & Matt speak with Neil Mehta, PhD who is the associate dean for research and a professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Mehta's research more
Milliman Launches AI Solutions Practice
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 29 -- Milliman, an actuarial and consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Milliman Launches AI Solutions Practice
Milliman AI Solutions delivers AI-powered expertise to insurance, healthcare, and benefits clients
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SEATTLE - Sept. 28, 2026 - Milliman, Inc., the premier global consulting, technology, and actuarial firm, today announced the launch of Milliman AI Solutions, a designated practice designed to work alongside Milliman's existing insur more
Moolenaar: Xi Goes Home With Nothing Gained
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Moolenaar: Xi Goes Home with Nothing Gained
September 28, 2026
Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China made the following statement on the summit between President Donald Trump and CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping:
"Xi Jinping would have liked nothing more than more
New Funding Expands Georgia State's Role in Landmark Autism Research
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 29 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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New Funding Expands Georgia State's Role in Landmark Autism Research
September 28, 2026
ATLANTA -- Researchers at Georgia State University's Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science (TReNDS) Center are expanding their role in some of the largest autism research initiatives to date, thanks to new funding awarded to the Marcus Autism Center, a subsidiary of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
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Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law: Preparing Lawyers for Technologies That Will Continue to Change
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news:
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Where AI Meets the Law
09.28.2026
Preparing Lawyers for Technologies That Will Continue to Change
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Technology has always changed the practice of law. New tools reshape how lawyers find and analyze information, communicate with clients, build businesses, resolve disputes, and serve institutions. While the technologies will continually change, the responsibility of legal more
Oracle: One Million Union Craft Hours Building Michigan's Future
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 29 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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One Million Union Craft Hours Building Michigan's Future
By Josh Pitcock, senior vice president, Oracle--Sep 28, 2026
At The Barn data center in Saline Township, Michigan's union skilled tradespeople recently celebrated one million craft hours building the infrastructure that will support the next generation of AI. The milestone reflects the essential role M more
Peterson Institute for International Economics: After Two Years, Where is Mexico Heading Under President Sheinbaum?
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSrpt) -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary by by senior research staffer Alejandro Werner:
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After two years, where is Mexico heading under President Sheinbaum?
September 28, 2026
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico is about to complete the first two years of her six-year term. She has just sent her third budget to Congress, and midterm elections are a year away. The picture that emerges is one of continuity: The more
Ranking Member Waters Sounds Alarm After OpenAI Agents Target SEC, Federal Agencies, Demands Law Enforcement Hold OpenAI Accountable
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Sounds Alarm After OpenAI Agents Target SEC and Federal Agencies, Demands Law Enforcement Hold OpenAI Accountable
September 26, 2026
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to alarming new reports involvi more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more
Rutgers: Engineers Develop a Smart Shoe That Could Help Track Changes in How People Walk
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Engineers Develop a Smart Shoe That Could Help Track Changes in How People Walk
By Kitta MacPherson
September 28, 2026
A Rutgers prototype, which needs no batteries, counts steps, estimates calories burned and tracks movement with 95.4% accuracy
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Rutgers engineers have developed a smart shoe that automatically analyzes how a person walks, a technology that someday could help monitor peopl more
SAS Named a Leader in Worldwide Decision Intelligence Platforms
CARY, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS named a Leader in worldwide decision intelligence platforms
Cary, NC (Sep 28, 2026)
SAS has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Decision Intelligence Platforms 2026 Vendor Assessment/*.
SAS(R) Intelligent Decisioning is a cloud-native, cloud-agnostic platform built on flagship SAS Viya. It combines data, AI models, business rule more
Secretary of State Rubio Discusses U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities in Exclusive Interview With Fox News' Sean Hannity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio With Sean Hannity of Fox News
Interview
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
September 28, 2026
QUESTION: Anyway, here with a lot more - these are important, critical times historically - Secretary of State Marco Rubio is with us. Sir, great to have you.
First, let's start with this terror --
SECRETARY RUBIO: Thanks, Sean.
QUESTION: -- the terror susp more
Secretary of State Rubio Issues Statement on Turkmenistan Independence Day
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Turkmenistan Independence Day
Press Statement
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
September 27, 2026
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm congratulations to the people of Turkmenistan as they celebrate 35 years of independence on September 27.
The United States recognizes Turkmenistan's sovereignty and applauds its commitment to peace and prosperity in Central Asia. The United States more
SJSU Students Mentor and Support Small Business Owners at OpenAI Workshop
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 29 -- San Jose State University issued the following news:
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SJSU Students Mentor and Support Small Business Owners at OpenAI Workshop
By Rhoda Jordan Shapiro | Sep 28, 2026
Key Takeaways
* Six SJSU students served as AI mentors at a workshop for nearly 100 small-business owners and participants.
* The event provided practical guidance on prompting, responsible AI use, data analysis and customer communication.
* The collaboration benefits SJSU students, loc more
Unisys Named to Business Insider's America's Most Innovative Businesses 2027 List
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Unisys Named to Business Insider's America's Most Innovative Businesses 2027 List
Recognition includes a 4.5 out of 5-star rating for performance in reputation, impact and research and development (R&D) investment
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BLUE BELL, Pa., Sept. 28, 2026 - Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has been named to Business Insider's 2027 list of 500 America's Most Innovative Businesses, reflecting strong more
University of Arkansas: Research Institute to Drive Semiconductor Innovation
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Research Institute to Drive Semiconductor Innovation
Sep. 28, 2026
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Arkansas Research Institute for Electronics Systems (ARIES) launched today with the aim to develop, produce and deploy next-generation power electronics, microelectronics and semiconductors that thrive in the most challenging environments.
Bringing together world-class U of A researchers with track recor more
University of Arkansas: Spring Honors Forums Explore AI on the Grid and America's Political Divide
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Spring Honors Forums Explore AI on the Grid and America's Political Divide
Sep. 28, 2026
Artificial intelligence is moving off the screen and into the physical systems that power modern life. At the same time, deepening political divisions are reshaping how Americans understand their institutions, their news and one another.
This spring, two Honors College Forums will put students in the middle more
University of Michigan: Starting the Conversation - Center for American Dialogue Opens
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Starting the conversation: Center for American Dialogue opens
September 28, 2026
The University of Michigan's Center for American Dialogue has launched with a comprehensive slate of programming, events and courses to achieve its ambitious mission of using healthy conversation to address society's deepest divides.
Meeting participants where they are most comfortable--in person, online, through simula more
University of Pittsburgh School of Computing & Information: Amy Babay, DINS Colleagues Secure NSF Grant to Develop Framework for AI-Driven Monitoring to Predict and Maintain Connectivity During Network Failures
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information issued the following news:
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Amy Babay, DINS Colleagues Secure NSF Grant to Develop Framework for AI-Driven Monitoring to Predict and Maintain Connectivity during Network Failures
Professor Amy Babay will serve as PI for a multi-year National Science Foundation grant to begin in October 2026 to explore the development of the "Intelligent Resilient Overlay NextG Network (IRONN)." IRONN, a more
Worcester State Welcomes Ten New Faculty Members This Fall Semester
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- Worcester State University issued the following news:
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Worcester State welcomes ten new faculty members this fall semester
September 28, 2026
By: Lexi Jones
Worcester State University welcomes ten new faculty members to campus this fall, bringing diverse expertise and a shared commitment to teaching, scholarship, and student success. Get to know the newest members of the Worcester State community and learn more about the experience and perspective more
Alfred State awarded $3 million Title III Grant
ALFRED, New York, Sept. 28 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news:
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Alfred State awarded $3 million Title III Grant
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Alfred State College (ASC) has been awarded a $3 million federal Title III grant through the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen its skilled-trades programs, modernize campus technology, and expand student support services. The five-year grant includes $1,797,430 in first-year funding and will support initiatives designed to enhance hands-on learnin more
Alumnus Ian Wildermann Named Cheshire's 2026 Teacher of the Year
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 28 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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Alumnus Ian Wildermann Named Cheshire's 2026 Teacher of the Year
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Ian Wildermann, '03, M.S. '10, SYC '21, a three-time Southern Connecticut State University alumnus and longtime educator at Cheshire High School, has been named the Cheshire Public School's 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Wildermann earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in English from Southern, graduating in 2003 a more
Amazon Music and Shakira Celebrate The Women Shaping Latin Music and Culture
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 28 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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Amazon Music and Shakira Celebrate The Women Shaping Latin Music and Culture
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SEATTLE, September 28, 2026 - Amazon Music and Shakira today announced Amazon Music Presents: Shakira Live from Madrid, a global livestream from the final stop of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour at her ES Latina European Residency in Madrid. Airing Saturday, October 3, the performance marks Shakira's f more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim featured in Privacy, AI, and Tech Works Worth Your Attention
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim featured in Privacy, AI, and Tech Works Worth Your Attention
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CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim's article, "Polyphonic AI Regulation," was featured in Solove's Privacy, AI, and Tech Works Worth Your Attention, a curated selection of recent scholarship on privacy, more
AU Pathologists' Assistant Students Earn AAPA Student Delegate Scholarships
ANDERSON, South Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Anderson University posted the following news release:
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AU Pathologists' Assistant Students Earn AAPA Student Delegate Scholarships
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Two Anderson University Pathologists' Assistant students took their research from the classroom to a national audience, presenting their work at the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants (AAPA) Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
Graduate students Kayla Thomas and Delaney Alyse-Souza received AAPA Stude more
Bank of America Expands "Ask Global Payments Solutions" with New Intelligence Capabilities
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America Expands "Ask Global Payments Solutions" with New Intelligence Capabilities
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New Functionality Builds on BofA's GenAI Application to Help Employees Deliver Deeper Client Insights
#Key points
* AskGPS Intelligence Hub builds on Bank of America's generative AI application with new capabilities for Global Payments Solution more
Bank of America Launches Payments Insights for CashPro Clients
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America Launches Payments Insights for CashPro(r) Clients
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New Capability Within the AI-Powered CashPro Data Intelligence Suite Helps
Treasury Teams Turn Data into Actionable Insights
#Key points
* New Payments Insights expands CashPro's AI-powered data intelligence suite, providing clients with actionable intelligence abou more
Catawba College-YouGov National Survey Finds Broad Commitment to Secure, Fair Elections, but Confidence Faces Challenges as Americans Confront AI
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Catawba College-YouGov National Survey Finds Broad Commitment to Secure, Fair Elections, but Confidence Faces Challenges as Americans Confront AI
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Large majorities say deceptive AI could make election information harder to trust, spread false claims faster than officials can respond, and complicate voters' ability to judge whether campaign content is authentic.
An Update from the Center for North Caroli more
Cedarville Combines AI Tools and Human Coaching for Student Career Preparation
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Cedarville Combines AI Tools and Human Coaching for Student Career Preparation
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by Cara Ramer
Demand for artificial intelligence skills in entry-level job postings has nearly tripled since fall 2025, according to 2026 research by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. As AI reshapes expectations for new professionals, Cedarville University is preparing students to use AI thoughtfully, ethicall more
Clemson researchers will use AI to explore how plant cells respond to stress
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson researchers will use AI to explore how plant cells respond to stress
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When crops face drought, extreme heat or disease, every part of the plant does not respond in the same way.
Through a three-year, $830,055 grant from the National Science Foundation, Clemson University researchers will use artificial intelligence to study how individual plant cells control their genes.
The answers could eve more
Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $3 Million Federal Investment to Alfred State College for Workforce Development
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $3 Million Federal Investment to Alfred State College for Workforce Development
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#Funding will modernize skilled-trades education and prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and construction
Washington, DC-September 28th... Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced nearly $3 million in federal funding for Alfred St more
Craig Campbell Named 2026 Pioneer Impact Award Recipient
HARRISON, Arkansas, Sept. 28 -- North Arkansas College posted the following news:
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Craig Campbell Named 2026 Pioneer Impact Award Recipient
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Harrison native Craig Campbell will be honored with the 2026 Pioneer Impact Award for his longstanding contributions to North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas (UA Northark) and his vision for strengthening workforce development and economic growth in the region.
Established in 2018, the Pioneer Impact Award recognizes an individual more
CSU AI Survey asks SFSU community to weigh in on artificial intelligence
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 28 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news:
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CSU AI Survey asks SFSU community to weigh in on artificial intelligence
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Whether you use artificial intelligence every day or avoid it altogether, the California State University wants to hear from you.
The CSU AI Survey is open to SFSU students, faculty and staff through Monday, Oct. 19. The anonymous survey takes less than 10 minutes (any question can be ski more
Drew University Student Discusses Experience as an Innovation Scholar
MADISON, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- Drew University posted the following news:
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Drew University Student Discusses Experience as an Innovation Scholar
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#Ke'Shon Newsome is part of Drew's new college that's reimagining higher education
September 2026 - In November 2025, Drew University announced the creation of a new college as a learning innovation hub to reimagine higher education by supporting students seeking individualized learning pathways.
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Engineering and Technology Launches Digital Badges to Showcase Student Skills
COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 28 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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Engineering and Technology Launches Digital Badges to Showcase Student Skills
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Engineering and technology students at East Texas A&M University have a new way to demonstrate their academic achievements and career-ready skills to potential employers.
The Department of Engineering and Technology has introduced a series of digital badges through S more
Experts spotlight financial strategies to advance sustainability
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Experts spotlight financial strategies to advance sustainability
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Financial strategies can advance sustainability goals, but only if environmental trade-offs can be measured, trusted and incorporated into decisions.
A panel of experts showcased practical efforts to do just that at a Climate Week NYC 2026 event co-hosted by the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainabil more
Federal funding supports FSU quantum communication testbed for real-world conditions
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Federal funding supports FSU quantum communication testbed for real-world conditions
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#Key Points
* Florida State University will develop a quantum testing platform with federal funding through the National Institute of Standards and Technology, secured with support from U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster of Florida's 11th Congressional District.
* Researchers will study quantum communication performance u more
George Mason explores three-year degree pathways to expand access and affordability
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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George Mason explores three-year degree pathways to expand access and affordability
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George Mason University, in coordination with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), is pursuing the development of three-year degree programs that will make college education accessible to more students, save them time and money, and provide more opportunities for workforce engagement.
The universi more
Grinnell College: President's Welcome Message for We Are Family Weekend 2026
GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Grinnell College posted the following statement on Sept. 28, 2026, by President Anne F. Harris:
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President's Welcome Message for We Are Family Weekend 2026
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Good morning, and welcome. It is great to be here with you and many of my colleagues. For student affairs, JC Lopez is in the back right there. And then you'll see Michael Sims, and I see Gina Beck, Maure Smith-Benanti, and MJ as well. You've probably seen their names in email. They are trusted and cheri more
Houlihan Lokey Bolsters FinTech Group With Digital Assets Hire
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, posted the following news release:
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Houlihan Lokey Bolsters FinTech Group With Digital Assets Hire
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Chris McMillan Joins as a Managing Director in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -September 28, 2026 -Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Chris McMillan has joined as a Managing Director in its FinTech Group. Based in Charlotte, Mr. McMillan wi more
How Close Are We to Artificial Superintelligence?
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 28 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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How Close Are We to Artificial Superintelligence?
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The idea of a machine surpassing human intelligence across virtually every intellectual domain once seemed relegated to the realm of science fiction. Today, artificial superintelligence is the subject of serious debate among researchers, though there is little agreement about whether - or when - it will emerge.
As a philosopher more
How data centers are uniting Americans from across the partisan divide
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 28 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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How data centers are uniting Americans from across the partisan divide
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As artificial intelligence reshapes daily life, it's also reshaping the landscape -literally. Across the United States, communities are pushing back against a wave of data center construction and, according to UCLA scholar Megan Mullin, the resistance is doing something rare in American politics: uniting people acr more
HPU's Artificial Intelligence Expert in Residence Stresses the Importance of Life Skills in the AI Age
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU's Artificial Intelligence Expert in Residence Stresses the Importance of Life Skills in the AI Age
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HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 28, 2026 - New York Times bestselling author Daniel Burrus told High Point University's entire freshman class during his recent visit to campus that the life skills that they are learning at HPU will become even more valuable in the age of artificial intelligence. more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Hawley Chairs Subcommittee Hearing Exposing Flock Cameras, Calls for Accountability
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) chaired a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime hearing on Flock cameras and the threat they pose to national security and the privacy of everyday Americans. This hearing follows Senator Hawley's investigation into major automated license plate reader (ALPR) com more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he made clear that unlike Donald Trump and Republicans, House Democrats are committed to fiscally responsible behavior in the fight for an affordable America.
ANDREW ROSS SORKIN: Welcome back to S more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he made clear that unlike Donald Trump and Republicans, House Democrats are committed to fiscally responsible behavior in the fight for an affordable America.
ANDREW ROSS SORKIN: Welcome back to Squawk Box. We are just five more
National Fair Housing Alliance and The Leadership Conference Lead Coalition of 27 Organizations Calling for a Ban on Surveillance Pricing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release:
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National Fair Housing Alliance and The Leadership Conference Lead Coalition of 27 Organizations Calling for a Ban on Surveillance Pricing
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-In a comment filed Friday, the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights led a 27-organization coalition in urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban surveillance pricing o more
New faculty affiliates from six schools at Harvard join the Bloomberg Center for Cities
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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New faculty affiliates from six schools at Harvard join the Bloomberg Center for Cities
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Nine faculty members from six Harvard schools and departments have accepted two-year faculty affiliations at the Bloomberg Center for Cities, joining 65 current affiliates.
The new affiliates join a university-wide community of scholars working across disciplines to advance research and teaching on cities and urba more
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures
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RNA vaccines, which have been proven effective against Covid-19, are now being developed for many other diseases, including cancer. One of the drawbacks to these vaccines is that they require ultracold storage, but researchers from MIT have found a promising way to overcome that limitation.
With help from an AI algo more
New Loglines issue explores DLA's Transformation Imperatives
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
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New Loglines issue explores DLA's Transformation Imperatives
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The Defense Logistics Agency's Transformation Imperatives, which guide the agency's operating principles, are the focus of the September 2026 issue of Loglines, DLA's professional journal.
Articles include DLA Energy's new artificial intelligence tools to help cut procurement times and boost warfighter readiness, DLA Disposition Services' effor more
Next-Generation Radar Level Instrumentation Redefining Process Automation and Plant Intelligence
DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The ARC Advisory Group posted the following news release:
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Next-Generation Radar Level Instrumentation Redefining Process Automation and Plant Intelligence
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Recent research by ARC Advisory Group reveals that process automation is undergoing a profound structural transformation, driven by the rapid convergence of advanced radar level measurement, high-speed field infrastructure, and software intelligence. No longer used merely more
NiCE Named a 2026 Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company in the Cybersecurity & Enterprise Category
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NiCE Named a 2026 Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company in the Cybersecurity & Enterprise Category
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#The recognition highlights NiCE's companywide innovation engine, built to develop capabilities, activate ideas, and turn innovation into customer impact
Hoboken, N.J., September 28, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced th more
NVIDIA Announces a $150 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization Increase
SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Announces a $150 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization Increase
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News Summary:
* NVIDIA's Board of Directors has authorized a $150 billion increase to the share repurchase program, raising the remaining total program to $235 billion.
* This marks the largest share more
NVIDIA Launches Open Agent Safety Platform to Secure Agents From Testing to Deployment
SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Launches Open Agent Safety Platform to Secure Agents From Testing to Deployment
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News Summary:
* NVIDIA Open Agent Safety Platform consists of NVIDIA OpenShell open source software and the NVIDIA Sentry reference system design that enables full-stack governance and co more
October Is Manufacturing Month: Let's Show Massachusetts What Manufacturing Makes Possible
AUBURN, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news:
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October Is Manufacturing Month: Let's Show Massachusetts What Manufacturing Makes Possible
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By Kathie Mahoney, MassMEP President
October is Manufacturing Month. It is a time to recognize the people, companies, innovation, and communities that make manufacturing such an important part of the Massachusetts economy.
Manufacturing in Massachusetts is m more
OPINION: GO Bond 3 for higher ed offers a transformative step forward for NMSU and our state
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 28 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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OPINION: GO Bond 3 for higher ed offers a transformative step forward for NMSU and our state
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By Valerio C. Ferme
President, New Mexico State University
New Mexico voters have many important decisions to make this fall, with key statewide races, funding questions, and constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot. One measure that we hope our citizens will support is general obligati more
President's Speaker Series visits Salinas and explores ag tech
SEASIDE, California, Sept. 28 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news:
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President's Speaker Series visits Salinas and explores ag tech
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By Walter Ryce
The first President's Speaker Series of the 2026-27 academic year is titled "From Seed to Market: Impact of New Agricultural Technologies." It takes place 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at event sponsor Hartnell College's Oldtown Salinas building called One Main Street.
A panel of speakers will talk more
Schiff Hails Bipartisan Cooperation on New Bill to Create Federal Film Tax Incentive, Emphasizes Need for Congress to Take Action to Regulate AI on CNN's The Story Is with Elex Michaelson
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Schiff Hails Bipartisan Cooperation on New Bill to Create Federal Film Tax Incentive, Emphasizes Need for Congress to Take Action to Regulate AI on CNN's The Story Is with Elex Michaelson
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's The Story Is with Elex Michaelson to discuss the introduction of his new bill with Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the Motion Picture, Television more
Senator Budd Wraps Second Official 100 County Tour and is Ready to Get Back on the Road
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Senator Budd Wraps Second Official 100 County Tour and is Ready to Get Back on the Road
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) has completed his second official 100-County Tour during his time serving in the Senate, traveling to all 100 counties across North Carolina. Senator Budd has completed a total of three 100-County Tours, spanning from Murphy to Manteo, the first of which he c more
Siemens accelerates physical testing with Simcenter Testlab
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens accelerates physical testing with Simcenter Testlab
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* Next-generation Simcenter Testlab Neo workflows deliver up to 35 percent efficiency gains in structural dynamics testing and 60 percent faster noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) prediction
* Creates AI-ready engineer more
Siemens and Voltus Partner to Help Commercial Building Operators Generate Virtual Power Plant Revenue
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens and Voltus Partner to Help Commercial Building Operators Generate Virtual Power Plant Revenue
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* Siemens's Peak Demand Limiting (PDL) service is now integrated with Voltus's market-connected distributed energy platform
* Enables participating U.S. customers to reduce energy more
Speaker Johnson: This Election is a Contrast Between Common Sense and Crazy; and Common Sense is On Our Side
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: This Election is a Contrast Between Common Sense and Crazy; and Common Sense is On Our Side
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WASHINGTON -This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Mornings with Fox Business with Cheryl Casone in-studio to discuss President Trump convening AI leaders, striking a responsible balance between AI progress and the concerns of everyday Americans, and Republicans defying history in the midt more
State of State: Bendapudi outlines the road ahead for Penn State, urges community to get involved
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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State of State: Bendapudi outlines the road ahead for Penn State, urges community to get involved
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -On Sept. 24, Penn State senior leaders delivered the third annual livestreamed "State of State" update, addressing the evolving higher education landscape, ongoing and new strategic university initiatives, and the vision for Penn State's ongoing success as part of the more
Study finds trust is the missing ingredient for AI-driven food safety
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Study finds trust is the missing ingredient for AI-driven food safety
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Artificial intelligence promises to transform food safety by helping companies identify risks earlier, predict outbreaks and learn from patterns too rare for any one company to detect alone. But AI depends on one thing: large, diverse datasets.
New research by Cornell doctoral candidate Linda Kalunga found that although food companies reco more
SUNY Poly, Whitesboro Educators Partner to Expand AI and Computer Science Learning
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 28 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news:
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SUNY Poly, Whitesboro Educators Partner to Expand AI and Computer Science Learning
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$50,000 NSF planning award brings higher ed and K-12 educators together to address barriers to classroom technology
SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is partnering with educators from the Whitesboro Central School District on a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project aimed at i more
Support Rolls in from Labor, Workforce Leaders for Kelly's Make AI Work for Americans Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Support Rolls in from Labor, Workforce Leaders for Kelly's Make AI Work for Americans Act
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Last week, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Make AI Work for Americans Act, landmark legislation designed to make sure companies benefiting the most from AI pay their fair share and invest in American workers. The bill establishes a dedicated federal trust fund to support American workers, job seekers, more
Sylvester Researchers Chart a New Path for AI in Cancer Survivorship
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Sylvester Researchers Chart a New Path for AI in Cancer Survivorship
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Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center have published a framework for responsibly developing AI-powered survivorship tools while testing an approach designed to help breast cancer survivors receive personalized support between appointments.
#Key Takeaways
* Sylvester researchers published a frame more
Tennessee Wesleyan University Selected for $3 Million Title III Grant
ATHENS, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Tennessee Wesleyan University posted the following news:
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Tennessee Wesleyan University Selected for $3 Million Title III Grant
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Tennessee Wesleyan University's commitment to support student success and career readiness just received an over $3 million boost!
The project, themed "Tennessee Wesleyan University Pathways to Success: Strengthening College Persistence and Workforce Readiness", particularly focuses on two primary goals: increasing student succ more
Texas Tech's Ranadip Pal Blazes Research Trails
LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 28 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news:
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Texas Tech's Ranadip Pal Blazes Research Trails
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This Electrical & Computer Engineering professor tackles problems through a multidisciplinary approach.
Exploring scientific frontiers is where Ranadip Pal does some of his best work, whether that has been in electrical engineering, mathematics or genomics. He enjoys tackling complicated problems, and the bigger the challenge, the more energized and focused h more
The Nature Conservancy's Brightstorm Program and AWS Collaborate to Scale Data-Driven Stormwater Management
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 28 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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The Nature Conservancy's Brightstorm Program and AWS Collaborate to Scale Data-Driven Stormwater Management
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ARLINGTON, VA - [September 28] - Brightstorm, a program of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), announced today a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to modernize stormwater management technologies at scale.
The collaboration comes as many communities prepare for we more
Together human genetics, AI and animal studies provide diagnosis for rare, complex neurodevelopmental disorder
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 28 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news:
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Together human genetics, AI and animal studies provide diagnosis for rare, complex neurodevelopmental disorder
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital, the Texome Project and collaborating institutions have identified variants in gene BRSK1 as a likely diagnosis for individuals with a rare and complex neurodevelo more
TransUnion Appoints Malte Bernholz as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release:
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TransUnion Appoints Malte Bernholz as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer
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Malte Bernholz will join TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) as Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, effective today.
In this newly created role, Bernholz will lead TransUnion's Enterprise Strategy and Corporate Development function more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, Modern Skies Coalition Applaud Senator Schmitt's $30 Billion Modern Skies Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, Modern Skies Coalition Applaud Senator Schmitt's $30 Billion Modern Skies Act
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Funding will finish air traffic control modernization, fix the flying experience for the traveling public, and generate trillions in economic opportunity
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today joined Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) to cal more
U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Chris Coons, James Lankford, Brian Schatz Introduce Bipartisan AI Safety and Transparency Legislation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Chris Coons, James Lankford, Brian Schatz Introduce Bipartisan AI Safety and Transparency Legislation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced the AI Systems Transparency Act (ASTA), which would require AI companies to be more transparent with the public about what data th more
UA Little Rock Receives Nearly $3 Million Grant to Create AI-Powered Simulation Center
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 28 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Receives Nearly $3 Million Grant to Create AI-Powered Simulation Center
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS) has received a nearly $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to create a new simulation center that will help students build professional skills through immersive, hands-on learni more
UNCP Lands Nearly $5 Million to Advance AI, Transform Student Success
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news:
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UNCP Lands Nearly $5 Million to Advance AI, Transform Student Success
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UNC Pembroke has received nearly $5 million from the U.S. Department of Education to transform the student experience through human-centered artificial intelligence, creating new ways for students to learn, access academic support and navigate their path to graduation.
The $4.935 million, five-year grant wil more
US defense investment gap reflects market barriers and shortage of investable opportunity, not any shortage of capital--Bain & Company and AIA report
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release:
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US defense investment gap reflects market barriers and shortage of investable opportunity, not any shortage of capital--Bain & Company and AIA report
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* Abundant capital and increased defense company valuations mask real gaps that risk disruptors from succeeding and incumbents from replenishing depleted stockpiles
* Large public defense companies trade at v more
UT San Antonio researcher builds self-powered, smart warning system to catch local floods
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 28 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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UT San Antonio researcher builds self-powered, smart warning system to catch local floods
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When sudden rainstorms roll across Texas, flooding can erupt in a matter of minutes. From coastal bends facing storm surges to low-water crossings in San Antonio, flood risks often spike block by block long before regional alerts sound. That means some people could have ankle-deep water in their yard b more
UTA lands second Genesis Mission research project
ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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UTA lands second Genesis Mission research project
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Tianqiao Zhao, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, is among a group of collaborators receiving funding through a Brookhaven National Laboratory $14.2 million project that is part of Genesis Mission Phase II.
The researchers are working to develop a next-generati more
Volante Technologies and Circle to advance stablecoin payment and settlement capabilities for financial institutions
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release:
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Volante Technologies and Circle to advance stablecoin payment and settlement capabilities for financial institutions
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NEW YORK, September 28, 2026 - Volante Technologies, the global leader in Payments as a Service (PaaS), today announced a strategic collaboration with Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) ("Circle"), a leadi more
Warren, Lawmakers Open Investigation Into Republicans' Massive Trump Tax Subsidies for Big Tech's AI Spending
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Lawmakers Open Investigation Into Republicans' Massive Trump Tax Subsidies for Big Tech's AI Spending
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Despite rising corporate profits, corporate tax receipts are down 25% this year, with AI tax subsidies driving much of the drop
"Your company has spent lavishly to stay on the good side of President Trump, and it appears that you are now seeing your investment bear fruit"
Tex more
When Breaking the Law Becomes a Business Strategy, the Federal Trade Commission Should Step In
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release:
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When Breaking the Law Becomes a Business Strategy, the Federal Trade Commission Should Step In
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#Open Markets Legal Director Sandeep Vaheesan argues companies that systematically violate labor, consumer, copyright, environmental, and other laws to undercut rivals are engaging in an unfair method of competition
Companies shouldn't be able to gain a competitive advantage over honest r more
Working Smarter Instead of Harder: WNMU Peer Tutors Boost Student GPAs
SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Sept. 28 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release:
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Working Smarter Instead of Harder: WNMU Peer Tutors Boost Student GPAs
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The Center for Student Success at Western New Mexico University is expanding its academic support model. Located on the second floor of the J. Cloyd Miller Library, the center offers drop-in peer assistance, 24/7 digital tutoring, and targeted skill-building events designed to help students start strong and stay s more
Senator Warren Statement on Trump's Continued Concession to China on Export Controls
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 25, 2026
Senator Warren Statement on Trump's Continued Concession to China on Export Controls
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement on reports that President Trump is extending more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Air Force MQ-9A Reaper - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13318) by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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Air Force MQ-9A Reaper: Background and Issues for Congress
The MQ-9A Reaper is a multi-role uncrewed aircraft system (UAS, or drone) produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Within the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), the Air Force operates the greatest number of Reapers; the Air Nat more
China Primer - Human Rights Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12265) on Sept. 21, 2026, by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber and Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell:
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China Primer: Human Rights
Overview
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) party-state is an increasingly repressive authoritarian regime that has engaged in widespread human rights abuses. The party-state is dominated by Xi Jinping, who became Com more
China Primer - U.S.-China Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10119) on Sept. 22, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence and Asian trade and finance affairs specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: U.S.-China Relations
The United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) lead the world in the size of their economies, defense budgets, and research and technology investments. Both are more
Citizenship & Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11806) on Sept. 22, 2026, by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut.
Here are excerpts:
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Citizenship and Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population
The U.S. foreign-born population consists of individuals living in the United States who were not U.S. citizens at birth. In 2024, according to the American Community Survey (ACS), an estimated 50.2 million for more
Colombia's 2026 Elections - Implications for U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12689) by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke:
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Colombia's 2026 Elections: Implications for U.S. Relations
On August 7, 2026, right-wing political outsider and former criminal defense lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated to a four-year presidential term, succeeding Gustavo Petro of the Historic Pact (PH), Colombia's first left-wing president. more
Debt Limit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10292) on Sept. 21, 2026, by acting section research manager Grant A. Driessen.
Here are excerpts:
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The Debt Limit
Overview
The debt limit places a statutory constraint on the amount of money that Treasury may borrow to fund federal operations. The debt limit was increased by $5.0 trillion, to $41.1 trillion, in July 2025 by P.L. 119-21. This In Focus provides backgroun more
Defense Contractors, Data Rights & the "Right to Repair" Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13320) by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey and defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan:
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Defense Contractors, Data Rights, and the "Right to Repair"
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) often relies on private contractors to support its mission. (DOD is using a "secondary Department of War designation" under Executive Order 14347.) DOD works with these contractors more
Defense Primer - Statutory Military Readiness Reporting Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12240) on Sept. 22, 2026, by section research manager Michael J. Vassalotti:
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Defense Primer: Statutory Military Readiness Reporting
Military readiness (or readiness) is a key defense concept upon which Congress has relied to make a wide array of national security decisions (e.g., regarding active and reserve component end strength and major defense acquisition programs). more
Estimated Effects on Effective Tax Rates & Revenues of Increasing 199A Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13321) by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley.
Here are excerpts:
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Estimated Effects on Effective Tax Rates and Revenues of Increasing the 199A Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses
Under Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), owners of pass-through businesses are eligible to claim a deduction of up to 20% of a firm's qualified business income, subject to ce more
Farm Bill Primer - Overview & Status Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12047) by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke and agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist Megan Stubbs.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Overview and Status
A farm bill is a collection of laws and changes to laws that authorize, reauthorize, or amend various food, agriculture, and rural policies. Congress has passed farm bills about ev more
Federal Preemption of State Pesticide Failure-to-Warn Claims After Monsanto V. Durnell Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11483) on Sept. 21, 2026, by legislative attorney Jason O. Heflin:
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Federal Preemption of State Pesticide Failure-to-Warn Claims After Monsanto v. Durnell
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is the primary federal law regulating the sale and use of pesticides, including herbicides. FIFRA prohibits the sale or distribution in the United St more
Federal Role in Elections Policy - Selected Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13316) on Sept. 21, 2026, by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett.
Here are excerpts:
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Federal Role in Elections Policy: Selected Recent Developments
More than 20 federal agencies play roles in federal campaigns and elections policy. Many of those roles are based primarily in statutory authority granted by Congress. Policy actions, such as executive ord more
Federal Wiretaps & the Fourth Amendment Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13317) on Sept. 21, 2026, by supervisory attorney Tamsin G. Harrington:
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Federal Wiretaps and the Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, generally requiring that law enforcement obtain a warrant from a neutral and detached magistrate upon a showing of probable cause. In 1928, the Supreme Court determined in Olmstead v. United S more
International Agreements & Non-binding Instruments - Case-Zablocki Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11403) on Sept. 22, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol:
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International Agreements and Non-binding Instruments: The Case-Zablocki Act (Case Act)
In the early 1970s, Congress passed legislation to address concerns that Presidents were increasingly bypassing the Article II treaty process by using executive agreements to make international legal commitments for t more
Private Investments & Insurance Companies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13319) by financial economics specialists Eva Su and Baird Webel.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Investments and Insurance Companies
Private investments' involvement in the insurance industry often takes two forms: (1) private equity (PE) ownership of insurers and (2) insurance company holdings of private investment assets. Rapid growth in these activities and their associa more
Protect College Sports Act of 2026 - Potential Implications for Title IX Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11484) by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Whitney K. Novak:
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The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Potential Implications for Title IX
Calls from stakeholders for federal legislation regulating intercollegiate athletics have increased during a period of significant change in intercollegiate sports. Intercollegiate athletics regulators have faced uncertaint more
SBA's Proposed Expansion of Small Business Program Eligibility Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12740) on Sept. 21, 2026, by public finance specialist Anthony A. Cilluffo and small business and economic development policy analyst R. Corinne Blackford:
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SBA's Proposed Expansion of Small Business Program Eligibility
Overview
In a proposed rule announced August 20, 2026, the Small Business Administration (SBA) set new size standards for defining firm size while simulta more
U.S. Space Academy Proposal - Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12739) on Sept. 21, 2026, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck and science and technology policy analyst Rachel Lindbergh:
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U.S. Space Academy Proposal: Considerations for Congress
On August 28, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14423 establishing a Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy, to be chaired by the Administrator more
U.S.'s Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11401) on Sept. 21, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol:
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The United States' Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros: United States v. Maduro
Following the seizure of Nicolas Maduro Moros (Maduro) by U.S. armed forces in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026, a superseding indictment charging him and other defendants with narco-terrorism, narcotics, and weapons o more
U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements & Tariff Negotiations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11120) on Sept. 22, 2026, by international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements and Tariff Negotiations
The United States and Japan have been close economic partners, though they do not have a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). Since 2020, the countries have entered more
Congress, the Judiciary & Federal Court Procedure Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11557) on Sept. 16, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe.
Here are excerpts:
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Congress, the Judiciary and Federal Court Procedure
Court procedural rules control how parties present their cases in court and how courts decide them. These rules play a key role in litigation - a party's case may succeed or fail based not only on the merits of their substantive claim more
EEOC's Proposed Changes to the Federal-Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11482) on Sept. 15, 2026, by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber:
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EEOC's Proposed Changes to the Federal-Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process
Congress has taken an active interest in the operation of equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws in the executive branch, periodically legislating to manage and gather information about how those laws app more
Firearms & Ammunition Excise Tax Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12173) on Sept. 16, 2026, by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle.
Here are excerpts:
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Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET)
The federal government first imposed excise taxes on firearms and ammunition over 100 years ago. Today, Section 4181 of the Internal Revenue Code imposes an excise tax at 10% of the manufacturer's price for pistols and revolvers a more
Health Insurance Exchanges - Sources for Enrollment Data Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12736) on Sept. 16, 2026.
The white paper is written by health care financing analyst Vanessa C. Forsberg and senior research librarians Angela Napili and Kate M. Costin.
Here are excerpts:
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Health Insurance Exchanges: Sources for Enrollment Data
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, as amended), exchanges (sometimes called marketplaces) hav more
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims - Brief Introduction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11365) on Sept. 16, 2026, by supervisory attorney Jonathan M. Gaffney:
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U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: A Brief Introduction
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) provides the exclusive forum for veterans and other claimants, such as veterans' surviving spouses, to appeal U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decisions denying various veterans more
U.S.-Canada Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12595) on Sept. 16, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Canada Trade Relations
The United States and Canada have one of the largest bilateral trade relationships in the world, including highly integrated energy and automotive markets. Since 1989, U.S.-Canada trade has been governed by the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agre more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) on Sept. 15, 2026, by science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological sciences re more
Farm Credit Administration & Its Board Members Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10767) on Sept. 17, 2026, by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Credit Administration and Its Board Members
Overview
Congress oversees the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), which is the federal financial regulator responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of Farm Credit System (FCS) institutions and the Federal Agricultural Mortga more
Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings - Circuit Split Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11438) on Sept. 17, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings: Circuit Split
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may arrest and detain aliens for immigration status violations that render them removable from the United States. While the agency generally has discretion to release aliens from custody during th more
Overview of H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13313) on Sept. 15, 2026, by financial economics analyst Paul Tierno:
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An Overview of H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act (Senator Lummis Draft)
On September 14, 2026, Senator Cynthia Lummis published updated draft text for an amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) on her office's website. The House passed its vers more
Poverty in 2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12737) on Sept. 17, 2026, by social policy analyst Joseph Dalaker.
Here are excerpts:
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Poverty in 2025
The official poverty rate in the United States, or percentage of people who live in poverty, fell to 10.2% in 2025, down from 10.7% the previous year. In 2025, 34.5 million people lived in poverty, down 1.5 million from the previous year.
This decline in the national of more
Section 232 Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12519) on Sept. 17, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
Since 2025, President Trump has modified existing steel and aluminum tariffs, imposed since 2018 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862). Section 232 authorizes the President to impose trade more
Trump Administration Actions - Geographic Naming Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12881) on Sept. 15, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Mark K. DeSantis and Anna E. Normand.
Here are excerpts:
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Trump Administration Actions: Geographic Naming
The naming or renaming of geographic features (e.g., mountains, lakes, streams) for federal usage is the responsibility of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN). However, in certain instances, the P more
U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10733) on Sept. 17, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations
South Korea (or the Republic of Korea, ROK), a U.S. ally since 1953, is one of the United States' most important economic partners in Asia. It is the eighth-largest U.S. goods trading p more
Updates on Litigation Over IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11413) on Sept. 17, 2026, by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung:
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Updates on Litigation over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement
In 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (information-sharing agreement) to establish proc more
Expedited Removal of Aliens - Introduction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11357) by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Expedited Removal of Aliens: An Introduction
Aliens who do not meet certain requirements to enter or be present in the United States may be subject to removal. Federal immigration laws establish different removal processes for different categories of aliens. Most aliens apprehended within the interior of the United States a more
IRS Direct File Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13314) on Sept. 17, 2026, by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez:
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The IRS Direct File Program
The IRS Direct File (DF) program provided certain taxpayers with the option of electronically filing (e-filing) their federal tax return through a free, secure portal on the IRS website during the 2024 and 2025 filing seasons. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) su more
Russia-North Korea Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12760).
The white paper is written by Russian and European affairs analyst Andrew S. Bowen, Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin:
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Russia-North Korea Relations
Overview
Since 2022, the Russian Federation (Russia) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea) have expanded and deepened their r more
Selected Federal Legislation on Search & Seizure Authority Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13315) on Sept. 17, 2026.
The white paper is written by supervisory attorney Tamsin G. Harrington and legislative attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Andreas Kuersten:
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Selected Federal Legislation on Search and Seizure Authority
The Fourth Amendment protects the "right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches more
South Korea - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10165).
The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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South Korea: Background and U.S. Relations
Overview
South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea, or ROK) is one of the United States' most important strategic and economic pa more
U.N. Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10464) by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield and foreign policy legislation specialist Matthew C. Weed.
Here are excerpts:
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United Nations Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly
The annual session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly is held at UN Headquarters in New York City. The President generally (but not always) ap more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Opposes Labor Department Proposed Rule on Black Lung Benefits Act Self-Insurance Authorization
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Ryan Jansen, Acting Director
Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation Office of Workers' Compensation Programs U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Suite C3520-DCWMC
Washington, DC 20210
Re: Comments on Department of Labor Proposed Rule entitled "Black Lung Benefits Act: Authoriza more
NATE Urges Preservation of Fall Protection Requirements for Fixed Ladders Over 24 Feet
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 23, 2026
Proposed Rule on Walking-Working Surfaces - Fixed Ladders
Docket ID OSHA-2025-0072
Post Hearing Comments
NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association represents approximately 1,020 member companies, predominantly small businesses, that construct, service, and maintain hundreds more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: UK Terror Suspects Released on Bail
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary:
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UK Terror Suspects Released on Bail
By Logan Sekulow September 29
The British police just released the five suspected terrorists ON BAIL after a farmer turned them in for potentially threatening a UK airbase used by the U.S. military.
Is Iran behind the foiled plot?
As reported by Fox News:
United Kingdom police are releasing five terror suspects on bail Monday after they were arrested o more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Takes Action to Help Lower Prices Amid Trump's Nationwide Gas and Diesel Price Spike
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sep 28, 2026
Governor Newsom takes action to help lower prices amid Trump's nationwide gas and diesel price spike
Action allows winter-blend gasoline to enter the California market a few weeks early as Trump's war in Iran continues driving fuel costs higher nationwide
What you need to know: Trump's Iran war is driving up gas and diesel prices, forcing working families to pay more at more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Russia's 2027 Budget - Guns Now, Pay Later
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary:
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Russia's 2027 Budget: Guns Now, Pay Later
Moscow's new budget funds another year of war by squeezing everything else, and even that plan is unlikely to survive contact with reality.
By Alexander Kolyandr
September 28, 2026
The Russian government has approved the outline of the 2027 federal budget. The full draft has yet to be presented to parliament and voted through, but the headline fig more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Takeaways From the Trump-Xi White House Summit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary:
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Takeaways from the Trump-Xi White House Summit
Commentary by Edgard D. Kagan, Bonny Lin, Thomas J. Christensen, Ilaria Mazzocco, J. Stephen Morrison, Michaela Simoneau, Aalok Mehta, Andrew Friedman, and Aman Thakker
September 28, 2026
Last week, Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met at the White House for the Chinese leader's first state visit to the United States in more t more
DCCC Statement on Army Combat Veteran Cait Conley's Decisive Debate Victory Against Career Political Operative Mike Lawler in NY-17
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Army Combat Veteran Cait Conley's Decisive Debate Victory Against Career Political Operative Mike Lawler in NY-17
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DCCC Spokesperson Riya Vashi issued the following statement on Army combat vet Cait Conley's resounding victory in tonight's NY-17 debate against vulnerable Republican and MAGA Lapdog Mike Lawler:
"Tonight, NY-17 voters saw a clear contrast between more
DNC: Trump and Vance's War With Iran Continues to Jack Up Prices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
Trump and Vance's War with Iran Continues to Jack Up Prices
Donald Trump and JD Vance's deadly and costly war with Iran has caused gas and diesel prices to soar -- costing Americans an additional $107 billion more at the pump. Today, the national average price for a gallon of gas is $4.48, and the average price for a gallon of diesel is $6.45. That's up $1.35 for gas and $2.8 more
DSCC: What They're Saying - "Delusional" Republicans Met With "Disbelief" Over "Disintegrating" Senate Map
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 28, 2026
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Delusional" Republicans Met With "Disbelief" Over "Disintegrating" Senate Map
The Washington Sun: "The path for Republicans to keep their Senate majority is getting smaller by the day -- a once-unthinkable prospect for the party"
GOP Strategist: "Things were bad. But they started to go worse recently and if it keeps on this track, it's gonna be re more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: Japan Is Giving the United States a Chance in Asia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, posted the following commentary to Foreign Affairs:
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Sep 28, 2026
Foreign Affairs
Japan Is Giving the United States a Chance in Asia
But Washington Risks Missing It
Nick Snyder & David Sacks
Japan, a country constitutionally bound to pacifism since World War II, is investing in its defense and contributing to regional security in ways that were more
Mich. Democratic Party: Local Veterans and Nurses Slam Mike Rogers for Supporting Trump's Iran War, Say They're "Not Buying" His Election Pivot
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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September 27, 2026
Local Veterans and Nurses Slam Mike Rogers for Supporting Trump's Iran War, Say They're "Not Buying" His Election Pivot
LANSING -- On Friday, local veterans and nurses protesting in Lansing against Trump's Iran War slammed Mike Rogers, telling WLNS they "aren't buying" Rogers' eleventh-hour election pivot, who they say "just realized which way the wind's blowing" after he more
Mich. Democratic Party: Veterans Call Out Tom Barrett, GOP Over Iran War
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
Veterans Call Out Tom Barrett, GOP Over Iran War
LANSING -- This weekend, military veterans led a protest in Tom Barrett's district to oppose Republicans' reckless war with Iran. Barrett has voted against ending the war multiple times and voted to spend billions of dollars to fund it.
One veteran who deployed to Iraq "said the war in Iran is the same story playing out al more
Mich. Democratic Party: Winnie Brinks Highlights Unaffordable Gas and Diesel as Consequence of John James' Votes in DC
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
Winnie Brinks Highlights Unaffordable Gas and Diesel as Consequence of John James' Votes in DC
GRAND RAPIDS - Today, Senate Majority Leader and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks held a press conference at a gas station to highlight the rising cost of gas and diesel -- courtesy of John James' votes in Congress.
John James has a proven record of votin more
Natural Resources Defense Council: Fuel-Economy Standards Axed by Trump Administration
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release:
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Fuel-Economy Standards Axed by Trump Administration
With Americans struggling with $4-a-gallon gasoline, NHTSA finalized a rule that will force people to pay more at the pump by letting automakers sell more gas guzzlers.
September 28, 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced today that it is gutting fuel-economy standards for cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks, an inconc more
Neal Statement on Trump's China Capitulation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Neal Statement on Trump's China Capitulation
September 28, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced its intention to lower tariffs on China:
"By every measure, President Trump's trade war with the world has failed. Cou more
Secretary of State Rubio Discusses U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities in Exclusive Interview With Fox News' Sean Hannity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio With Sean Hannity of Fox News
Interview
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
September 28, 2026
QUESTION: Anyway, here with a lot more - these are important, critical times historically - Secretary of State Marco Rubio is with us. Sir, great to have you.
First, let's start with this terror --
SECRETARY RUBIO: Thanks, Sean.
QUESTION: -- the terror susp more
State Dept. Readout: Secretary Rubio's Meeting With Lebanese Prime Minister Salam
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Salam
Readout
Office of the Spokesman
September 28, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam today in Washington, D.C.
The Secretary reaffirmed the United States' strong commitment to supporting Lebanon as it implements the Trilateral Framework, which represents the only path to a durable peace between Le more
Cantwell Statement on Her Vote Directing Trump to End His War in Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Statement on Her Vote Directing Trump to End His War in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the U.S. Senate voted 49-50 against a concurrent resolution directing President Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran, after nearly seven months of war. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) voted for the resolution and gave the following statement:
"The co more
Congresswoman McCollum Condemns Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Action to Take Back $810 Million That Congress Invested in Health Care and Housing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman McCollum Condemns Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Action to Take Back $810 Million That Congress Invested in Health Care and Housing
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SAINT PAUL, Minn. -On Friday night, OMB Director Vought filed an illegal pocket rescission of Fiscal Year 2026 funds. This action follows the Trump administration's illegal impoundment of nearly $5 billion in taxpayer dollars from Fiscal Ye more
Grassley, Ernst Recognize 15 Years of Iowa National Guard-Kosovo Security Force Partnership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley, Ernst Recognize 15 Years of Iowa National Guard-Kosovo Security Force Partnership
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are introducing a resolution to recognize the 15-year partnership between the Iowa National Guard (IANG) and the Republic of Kosovo, highlighting its contributions to advancing peace, democracy, stability and mutual unders more
IADL Condemns U.S. President Trump's Illegal Threats and Aggression Against the Islamic Republic of Iran
LONDON, England, Sept. 28 -- The International Association of Democratic Lawyers issued the following news:
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IADL condemns U.S. President Trump's illegal threats and aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran
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The International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL), recalling the Charter of the United Nations adopted in the aftermath of two brutal world wars, which declared as one of its paramount objectives, "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of more
ICYMI--Hagerty JoinsSunday Morning Futures on Fox News Channel to Discuss Trump, GOP Accomplishments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty JoinsSunday Morning Futures on Fox News Channel to Discuss Trump, GOP Accomplishments
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WASHINGTON-On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking committees, joined Sunday Morning Futures on Fox News Channel to discuss the radical policies of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), President Donald Tru more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he made clear that unlike Donald Trump and Republicans, House Democrats are committed to fiscally responsible behavior in the fight for an affordable America.
ANDREW ROSS SORKIN: Welcome back to S more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he made clear that unlike Donald Trump and Republicans, House Democrats are committed to fiscally responsible behavior in the fight for an affordable America.
ANDREW ROSS SORKIN: Welcome back to Squawk Box. We are just five more
Neal Statement on Trump's China Capitulation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Neal Statement on Trump's China Capitulation
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SPRINGFIELD, MA-Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced its intention to lower tariffs on China:
"By every measure, President Trump's trade war with the world has failed. Coupled with his war of choice with Iran that has sent fuel prices to histor more
Rep. Sara Jacobs Conducts In-Person Oversight of USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Conducts In-Person Oversight of USS Abraham Lincoln
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Today, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) joined a bipartisan delegation to conduct in-person oversight of the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is currently en route to its home port of San Diego. The lawmakers spoke with sailors, Marines, and leadership aboard the ship, conducting oversight of the extended deployment and its reported issues. more
