Democracy Forward: Scientists Sue Trump-Vance Administration After Unlawful Move to Gut Federal Social and Behavioral Science Research Funding
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Scientists Sue Trump-Vance Administration After Unlawful Move to Gut Federal Social and Behavioral Science Research Funding
Coalition Challenges Undemocratic Attack on the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
November 9 more
Fed: Common Pattern Behind Diverging Fortunes - U.S. Tariffs and Exports From Canada and Mexico
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article:
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November 09, 2026
A Common Pattern behind Diverging Fortunes: U.S. Tariffs and Exports from Canada and Mexico
Chris Avalos, Musa Orak, and Avani Pradhan/1
The 2025 U.S. tariff increases were followed by sharply different export outcomes in Canada and Mexico. Comparing the 12 months ending in April 2026 with calendar year 2024, Canadian goods exports to the United States fell about 10 percent, while Mexi more
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: From the Director - Accountability in the Age of AI
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 10 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news:
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From the director: Accountability in the age of AI
November 10, 2026
Author
Abigail Wozniak
Vice President and Director, Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute
I recently had a conversation with a leader in the architecture field. As I do with almost everyone at this point, I asked how they were using AI and whether they thought it was shaping work in their area. His answer was cl more
ICYMI: President Trump on 60 Minutes: "We Have Historically Good Numbers"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The White House issued the following news:
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ICYMI: President Trump on 60 Minutes: "We Have Historically Good Numbers"
November 9, 2026
Last night, President Donald J. Trump sat down with 60 Minutes following the midterm elections and made a powerful case for his America First record. President Trump highlighted the booming Trump economy -- 165,000 new jobs in October, record 401(k) balances, and hundreds of billions of dollars in new factories -- touted the most more
IU Columbus Professor Hosts Podcast on AI's Impact, Featuring IU Researchers
COLUMBUS, Indiana, Nov. 10 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news:
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IU Columbus professor hosts podcast on AI's impact, featuring IU researchers
When IU Columbus Business Professor Kevin Jones helped lead Indiana University's Generative AI Taskforce in 2024, he met faculty, researchers and leaders across the university who were doing groundbreaking research about artificial intelligence and its rapidly evolving applications.
Nov 9, 2026
"My initial idea was to more
Mahto Named Founding Director of Missouri S&T's Jaggi School of Business
ROLLA, Missouri, Nov. 10 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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Mahto named founding director of Missouri S&T's Jaggi School of Business
Author By Hasner, Velvet
November 9, 2026
Dr. Raj Mahto has been named the founding director of the Dennis and Janet Jaggi School of Business and the Dennis and Janet Jaggi Endowed Chair of Business at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He will begin his duties in January.
This appointment follows a more
Meeks, Amo, Kamlager-Dove Demand Answers From Trump Administration Over Advanced AI Chip Exports Amid Reports of Chinese Intelligence Ties
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Meeks, Amo, Kamlager-Dove Demand Answers from Trump Administration Over Advanced AI Chip Exports Amid Reports of Chinese Intelligence Ties
Nov 9, 2026
Washington, DC -- Today, House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI), and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on So more
Northern Trust and Microsoft Frontier Company Collaborate to Transform Client Onboarding Through AI
REDMOND, Washington, Nov. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Microsoft posted the following news release:
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Northern Trust and Microsoft Frontier Company collaborate to transform client onboarding through AI
New client onboarding agent, built with Microsoft Frontier Company forward deployed engineers, reduces onboarding data preparation time by 83%, while enhancing efficiency and maintaining strong privacy, security and governance controls
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CHICAGO and REDMOND, Wash. -- Nov. 9, more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 10 -- 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
Secretary of State Rubio Issues Remarks at News Conference at InterContinental Paris Le Grand, France
PARIS, France, Nov. 10 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Nov. 9, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio during a news conference at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand:
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SECRETARY RUBIO: Let's go.
QUESTION: How were your talks today, Mr. Secretary?
SECRETARY RUBIO: Which one? We talked a lot today. (Laughter.)
QUESTION: No, but did you mention at all the Ukraine issue with your - the other ministers?
SECRETARY RUBIO: Well, no, because - I mean, obviously, people bri more
Shapiro Administration Highlights $900,000 Investment to Improve Health Care for Pennsylvanians Leaving Incarceration, Reducing Recidivism and Boosting Public Safety
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Highlights $900,000 Investment to Improve Health Care for Pennsylvanians Leaving Incarceration, Reducing Recidivism and Boosting Public Safety
November 09, 2026
Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 budget includes a $900,000 investment for a reentry pilot program to improve transitions from State Correctional Institutions.
Reducing recidivism changes lives, b more
Siemens and Swinburne Expand Australian Energy Collaboration Internationally
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 [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 Swinburne expand Australian energy collaboration internationally
November 10, 2026
Siemens and Swinburne University of Technology are expanding their Australian energy and power systems collaboration internationally through the new Siemens Swinburne International Energy Tran more
Unisys Named a Leader in ISG's 2026 Public Sector Services and Solutions Provider Lens Report
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Nov. 10 (TNSrpt) -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Unisys Named a Leader in ISG's 2026 Public Sector Services and Solutions Provider Lens(R) Report
Unisys earns four Leader designations, including recognition in ISG's new AI and Innovation Services quadrant
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BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 9, 2026 - Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has been named a Leader in the 2026 ISG Provider Lens(R) Public Sector Services and Solutions Report by Inform more
"Prediction Markets," Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation: Facts, Fiction & The Law
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, posted the following analysis:
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"Prediction Markets," Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation: Facts, Fiction & The Law
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Since 2022, Better Markets has been deeply engaged in the debates over so-called "prediction markets," first at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and then in the co more
'Excellence Award' winners and others recognized at college annual awards ceremony
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Nov. 9 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news:
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'Excellence Award' winners and others recognized at college annual awards ceremony
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The College of Engineering held its annual community celebration on Wednesday, November 4, to announce its Faculty and Staff Excellence Award winners and to recognize longevity milestones as well as various other recognitions from throughout the year.
Congratulations to all of the 2026 awardees!
Colleg more
'Where the money is': Q&A with Jim Sallee on why sustainability & social impact belong in business school
BERKELEY, California, Nov. 9 -- The University of California Berkeley campus Haas School of Business posted the following news release:
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'Where the money is': Q&A with Jim Sallee on why sustainability & social impact belong in business school
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Berkeley Haas unveils strategic plan with new initiatives in AI, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and sustainability & social impact
Professor James Sallee studies what happens when markets don't deliver what society needs--and how to steer them so more
2026 Midterm Elections Signal New Opportunities and Challenges for America's Cities, NLC Federal Advocacy Leader Says
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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2026 Midterm Elections Signal New Opportunities and Challenges for America's Cities, NLC Federal Advocacy Leader Says
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New CitiesSpeak episode examines voter priorities, congressional turnover and how local leaders can prepare for the 120th Congress
WASHINGTON -- Following the 2026 midterm elections, America's cities, towns and villages face a changing c more
2026 URI Tech Showcase moves discovery closer to real-world impact
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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2026 URI Tech Showcase moves discovery closer to real-world impact
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KINGSTON, R.I. - Nov. 9, 2026 - URI Innovations brought ten research-driven technologies and ventures together for the second annual URI Tech Showcase, part of Rhode Island Startup Week, powered by RIHub. The work presented on stage ranged from early university research seeking its first commercial partners to URI spinouts alre more
A 'Moonshot' for Mental Health Care: Leaving No Veteran Behind
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 9 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news:
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A 'Moonshot' for Mental Health Care: Leaving No Veteran Behind
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At the Road Home Program: The National Center of Excellence for Veterans and their Families at Rush, around 84% of veterans and active-duty service members report experiencing meaningful improvement following treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. While these are celebrated, industry-leading numbers, an important questio more
A message from the president
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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A message from the president
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As seen in the Fall issue of DU Review magazine.
Fall is "go time" on a university campus, and we love it. For the fourth year in a row, we welcomed one of the largest residential populations in university history on our W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus. All the regional campuses held welcome events for their students as well. No matter how you're connecting with Davenport more
A New Age of Religious Surveillance
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release:
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A New Age of Religious Surveillance
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On September 10, Anthropic released its updated threat report, publicly documenting how Claude is misused by state and non-state actors for nefarious pu more
AARP and Peloton CEOs Take on the Longevity Economy at HLTH 2026
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- AARP issued the following news release:
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AARP and Peloton CEOs Take on the Longevity Economy at HLTH 2026
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AARP CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan and Peloton CEO Peter Stern will explore how technology can help people live healthier lives, as the AgeTech Collaborative(tm) from AARP brings 22 innovative companies to Las Vegas to showcase innovations for adults 50-plus
LAS VEGAS -- People are living longer, yet most technology hasn't caught up. more
Accolades: Coolest architects on Grounds earn a hot honor
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news:
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Accolades: Coolest architects on Grounds earn a hot honor
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The popular architecture-focused website ArchDaily recently recognized 20 emerging and forward-thinking practices expanding the possibilities of architecture in its 2026 Next Practices Awards.
Among those is the Arctic Design Group at the University of Virginia School of Architecture. Co-founded and co-directed by Leena Cho, associate p more
ACP and OpenEvidence collaborate to enhance physician access to trusted clinical guidance
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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ACP and OpenEvidence collaborate to enhance physician access to trusted clinical guidance
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Licensing agreement will integrate ACP content into OpenEvidence's clinical decision support platform
MIAMI, FL and PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 5, 2026 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP), the largest medical specialty organization in the US, and OpenEvidence, t more
Adobe and The Walt Disney Company Announce Multi-Year Strategic Alliance to Support Disney Innovation with New AI-Powered Tools
SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news:
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Adobe and The Walt Disney Company Announce Multi-Year Strategic Alliance to Support Disney Innovation with New AI-Powered Tools
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. and BURBANK, Calif. -- November 9, 2026--Today at Adobe MAX--the world's largest creativity conference-- Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE)--a global technology leader that unleashes creativity, productivity and customer more
AI Predicts PTSD Risk Based on Stories About What Brought Patients to the Emergency Room
NEW YORK, Nov. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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AI Predicts PTSD Risk Based on Stories About What Brought Patients to the Emergency Room
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An AI tool can analyze patients' narratives about injuries that sent them to the emergency room to predict who will later develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study found.
About 43 million patients are admitted to a US more
AI-analysis of ECG data measured by smartwatch may help detect reduced heart pumping function
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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AI-analysis of ECG data measured by smartwatch may help detect reduced heart pumping function
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Research Highlights:
* An artificial intelligence (AI) model analyzed ECG recordings from two different brands of smartwatches for more than 2,200 adults in South Korea. The study found that the AI model was able to identify people with and without reduced heart pumping functio more
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 9 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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AI-assisted learning platform helps robots reason beyond literal commands
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Humans are intuitive by nature. We can sense meaning beyond the literal words that we encounter. Now, a new artificial intelligence-assisted learning platform developed by MIT engineers is enabling robots to read larger meaning into a human's natural language commands.
In a study to be presented at the annu more
AI-interpreted echocardiograms comparable to human reports, cardiologists' time cut by about 50%
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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AI-interpreted echocardiograms comparable to human reports, cardiologists' time cut by about 50%
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Research Highlights:
* In a study to test an artificial intelligence (AI) model for evaluating heart ultrasound exams (echocardiograms), the AI-assisted interpretations were comparable in accuracy to preliminary interpretations prepared by sonographers and cardiologists.
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AMA urges patients to ask their doctor before acting on online health advice
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA urges patients to ask their doctor before acting on online health advice
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CHICAGO - The internet offers no shortage of health advice. But with misleading medical claims spread across social media, search engines, and AI platforms, finding trustworthy answers can be a challenge.
To counter misinformation and ensure patients have access to credible, evidence-based he more
Annual Annenberg Lecture Offers Hope for a Better Information Economy
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news:
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Annual Annenberg Lecture Offers Hope for a Better Information Economy
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Legal and communications scholar Tim Wu reflected on the history of communication industries, the lost promise of the internet, and possible paths toward more equitable media governance.
Right now, the media landscape looks grim. Local newspapers are shuttering, misinformation flourish more
Apptio Expands Portfolio to Help Enterprises Connect AI Spending to Business Value
ARMONK, New York, Nov. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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Apptio Expands Portfolio to Help Enterprises Connect AI Spending to Business Value
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* Track AI spending alongside broader technology costs, with direct connections that bring model consumption and usage data into the Apptio portfolio.
* Plan and optimize AI spending with IBM Cloudability capabilities for AI application costing, token usage, budgeting, forecasting and AI service commi more
Arcadia Contingent Presents at Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Regional Meeting
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 -- Arcadia University posted the following news:
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Arcadia Contingent Presents at Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Regional Meeting
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Jennifer Fritch, assistant professor of Marketing, Dr. Raghu Kurthakoti, associate professor of Marketing, and Erika Roepke '27 shared their expertise on artificial intelligence in business education with attendees at the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Region 2 annual co more
Arizona Latino Voters Deliver High Support for Democrats as concerns over Rising Grocery Prices, Soaring Utility Bills and ICE Overreach Drive the Vote
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release:
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Arizona Latino Voters Deliver High Support for Democrats as concerns over Rising Grocery Prices, Soaring Utility Bills and ICE Overreach Drive the Vote
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ARIZONA -- With utility rate increases pending before state regulators, power bills and rents climbing and new data centers across Maricopa and Pima counties adding demand to the power grid and water supplies, Latino voters went to the polls mot more
Asia/Pacific* AI infrastructure Spending to Nearly Double to US$32 Billion by 2030, Growing at a 14.3% CAGR, as AI Moves from GPU Farms to Enterprise Production
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, posted the following news release:
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Asia/Pacific* AI infrastructure Spending to Nearly Double to US$32 Billion by 2030, Growing at a 14.3% CAGR, as AI Moves from GPU Farms to Enterprise Production
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SINGAPORE, 9 November 2026 - AI infrastructure spending in the Asia/Pacific excluding Japan and China (APeJC) region is entering its next phase of gro more
AUVSI Selects Brett Feddersen as President and CEO to Lead Next Era of Scaled Autonomy
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 9 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release:
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AUVSI Selects Brett Feddersen as President and CEO to Lead Next Era of Scaled Autonomy
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National Security Veteran and D-Fend Solutions Leader Transitions from AUVSI Board to Chief Executive, Uniting Government, Industry and End Users Across the Global Autonomy Ecosystem
ARLINGTON, VA -- (November 9, 2026) -- The Association for Uncr more
AWS Announces $600,000 in Cloud Credits to The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes Veteran Entrepreneur Program
SEATTLE, Washington, Nov. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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AWS Announces $600,000 in Cloud Credits to The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes Veteran Entrepreneur Program
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SEATTLE - November 9, 2026 - Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced a commitment to The PenFed Foundation of up to $600,000 per year in AWS technology credits to support startups in the Foundation's Veteran Entrepreneur Program (VEP). The announcement was made at the 2026 more
Beyond the Football Military Game: UCF's Military Ties Run Deep
ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 9 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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Beyond the Football Military Game: UCF's Military Ties Run Deep
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On Saturday, Nov. 14, the Knights will face Arizona State at Acrisure Bounce House for the UCF Salutes Military Appreciation football game, a tradition that unites Knight Nation to honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces. UCF will also welcome NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, an influential leader in innovation and exploration who c more
Bringing Cervical Cancer Screening Within Reach
DURHAM, North Carolina, Nov. 9 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Bringing Cervical Cancer Screening Within Reach
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By designing technology around the realities of clinical care, Duke engineers are working to make cervical cancer detection more accessible, reliable and equitable
In March of 2026, the Australian government announced that the country was on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035. Australia is among the global leaders in cervica more
Can a Chatbot Help Humans Build Resilience?
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Can a Chatbot Help Humans Build Resilience?
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Most research on entrepreneurial failure focuses on the dramatic moments: the collapsed company, the shuttered doors. Andrew Bettinger is more interested in the Tuesday afternoon when a client walks away, a prototype fails or an investor pitch ends in silence.
"These are the setbacks where the firm isn't failing, but they're very discrete challenges," says Betting more
Cisco Unveils Frontier AI Red Teaming and Agent Observability
SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release:
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Cisco Unveils Frontier AI Red Teaming and Agent Observability
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AI Defense, Splunk, and Cisco IQ innovations give security and operations teams one loop to find risk, measure value, and prove trust.
News Summary:
* Cisco AI Defense's adaptive AI red teaming framework is adding Anthropic's Claude Mythos, harnessing advanced adversarial reasoning to simulate real-world attacks on more
CMS Announces 2027 RHTP State Allocations; State Releases Digital Backbone Details
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Nov. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news:
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CMS Announces 2027 RHTP State Allocations; State Releases Digital Backbone Details
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, today announced $10 billion in second-year awards to all 50 states under the Rural Health Transformation Program. Missouri's 2027 allocation is $218,547,090, an increase of $2 mill more
Control Room: A new way to track and stop AI workloads
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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Control Room: A new way to track and stop AI workloads
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As our models get more powerful and the associated safety and security risks become bigger, it becomes more and more critical that we can detect potential issues, and quickly stop models in their tracks when needed. To solve this, we built Control Room.
Control Roo more
Cotality wins nine prestigious Chartis Physical and Infrastructure Risk50 awards
IRVINE, California, Nov. 9 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Cotality wins nine prestigious Chartis Physical and Infrastructure Risk50 awards
The recognition highlights Cotality's industry-leading property intelligence, geospatial analytics, and climate risk modeling across global risk technology markets.
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IRVINE, Calif., November 9, 2026 -- Cotality, a leader in property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions, more
CSUSB ExCELS scholars present research at national S-STEM meeting
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Nov. 9 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB ExCELS scholars present research at national S-STEM meeting
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Alan Llavore | Office of Marketing and Communications | (909) 537-5007 | allavore@csusb.edu
Four Cal State San Bernardino students took their learning beyond the classroom in Washington, D.C., where they joined a national community of STEM scholars and two shared their research at the 2026 S-STEM Scholars more
CTA Announces CES Innovation Awards(r) 2027 Honorees
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 9 [Category: Electronic Products] -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:
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CTA Announces CES Innovation Awards(r) 2027 Honorees
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A record-breaking number of submissions, highlighting 37 product categories of innovation including AI, health and robotics
ARLINGTON, VA - November 9, 2026 - The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(r), owner and producer of CES(r), announces the CES Innovation Awards(r) 2027 honorees, offering an more
Data centers need power - lower income, rural residents pay the price
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Data centers need power - lower income, rural residents pay the price
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As the engines of artificial intelligence, large data centers can consume as much power as medium-sized cities, straining grids and prompting expensive upgrades to U.S. energy infrastructure. New research finds that residents, and especially lower-income and rural residents, are disproportionately bearing the costs.
In the study, published N more
Dr. Eric Schmidt Elected as Chair of the Board of Trustees
PASADENA, California, Nov. 9 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Dr. Eric Schmidt Elected as Chair of the Board of Trustees
November 09, 2026
Eric Schmidt, KBE, a pioneering technologist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has been elected to chair Caltech's Board of Trustees. Schmidt began his service as chair October 31, 2026.
Former CEO and chairman of Google, chair and CEO of Relativity Space, and co-founder of Schmidt Sciences, the Schmidt Family F more
Extremist Content Online: ISIS Al Naba Editorial Encourages Martyrdom Attacks
NEW YORK, Nov. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
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Extremist Content Online: ISIS Al Naba Editorial Encourages Martyrdom Attacks
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(New York, N.Y.) -- The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue:
* ISIS Activity Roundup
* ISIS Al Naba Editorial Encourages Martyrdom Attacks
* ISIS Online Suppor more
Faculty bring research to life for community leaders at PechaKucha Night
KENNESAW, Georgia, Nov. 9 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Faculty bring research to life for community leaders at PechaKucha Night
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Kennesaw State University faculty researchers shared their work recently with leaders from business, community, and government partners at the Office of Research's annual PechaKucha Night event held at Glover Park Brewery in Marietta.
Presenters showed audience members how research at Kennesaw State is geared toward helpin more
Fifty Years Later, Cultivation Theory Continues to Evolve
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news:
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Fifty Years Later, Cultivation Theory Continues to Evolve
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A daylong conference brought scholars from around the world together to revisit the foundational work and ask how it can help explain today's fragmented media landscape.
Fifty years ago, George Gerbner and Larry Gross published the first cultivation article, "Living with Television: The Violence P more
FIPSE Funding Opportunities: Accelerate Idaho AI Innovation Awards
POCATELLO, Idaho, Nov. 9 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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FIPSE Funding Opportunities: Accelerate Idaho AI Innovation Awards
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Faculty and staff are invited to submit proposals for Year 2 of the Accelerate Idaho AI Innovation Awards, an initiative managed by the Idaho State Board of Education (OSBE) and supported by the U.S. Department of Education.
This program offers up to $150,000 per project per year (with up to three active awards per institution) to support f more
Free speech, film financing and AI regulation anchor the 2026 Institute on Entertainment Law and Business
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 9 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news:
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Free speech, film financing and AI regulation anchor the 2026 Institute on Entertainment Law and Business
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AI regulation, the race for source material, New York Times v. Sullivan and theatrical economics led the 2026 Institute on Entertainment Law and Business, which closed with its first reception.
The 2026 Institute on Entertainment Law and Business, co-hosted by more
From Education to Economic Development, the Newark and NJIT Partnership Delivers Community Impact
NEWARK, New Jersey, Nov. 9 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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From Education to Economic Development, the Newark and NJIT Partnership Delivers Community Impact
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For Deion Searles, a senior at Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology, summer at NJIT meant something unusual for a high school student: he could earn money while getting a head start on college.
Searles was already participating in NJIT's Math Success Initiative when he app more
From service to surgery: Helping patients move forward with confidence
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Nov. 9 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news:
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From service to surgery: Helping patients move forward with confidence
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United States Army Veteran and orthopedic surgeon Joseph Galvin, DO, brings military-honed leadership, clear communication, and specialized expertise to help patients regain comfort, function, and confidence.
While deployed to Afghanistan in 2005, Joseph Galvin, DO, was almost finished with an online biology exam when incomin more
Fueled by Passion for Public Service
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 9 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Fueled by Passion for Public Service
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A desire to improve the lives of others is a common thread across the Doctor of Public Administration students at The University of Baltimore.
For Dylan Galloway, that pull came as early as middle school when he first started attending town meetings.
For Jeremy Mose, the spark ignited when he enlisted in the U.S. Army, committing to serve at 17.
For Col. Orlan more
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 Barcelona: Day 1 Highlights
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 Barcelona: Day 1 Highlights
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Selecting AI Agent Orchestration Technologies for Multiagent Systems
December 16 2026
It's not too late to join the conference
Overview
We are bringing you news and highlights from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, taking place this week in Barcelona, Spain. Below is a coll more
Gartner Survey Finds 42% of CMOs Are Monitoring Brand Misinformation in AI-Generated Content
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Finds 42% of CMOs Are Monitoring Brand Misinformation in AI-Generated Content
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The Gartner 2027 Leadership Vision for Product Marketing and Demand Generation Leaders
December 10 2026
Marketing Leaders Should Improve Brand Discoverability and Accuracy in AI-Driven Environments While Balancing AI and Human Engage more
Generative AI Becomes Lesson in Intergenerational Learning at VSU
VALDOSTA, Georgia, Nov. 9 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news:
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Generative AI Becomes Lesson in Intergenerational Learning at VSU
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Jacob Bachrach and Tyler Horne, students in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology at Valdosta State University, recently taught a generative artificial intelligence class for VSU Learning in Retirement members.
VALDOSTA -- Two Valdosta State University students recently mastered a different kind of assignment -- t more
Geopolitical upheaval brought water cybersecurity into focus during Fulbright
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Geopolitical upheaval brought water cybersecurity into focus during Fulbright
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After Feras Batarseh's Fulbright Program in Qatar was interrupted by regional conflict, he returns home with some urgent lessons for the Middle East and the United States.
When reports started coming in that water systems in the upper Midwest were being targeted in cyberattacks in late July, Feras Batarseh might have been the least su more
Health technology companies recognized as innovation winners at Scientific Sessions 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Health technology companies recognized as innovation winners at Scientific Sessions 2026
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DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2026 -- Promising health technologies can struggle to move from innovation to real-world care, limiting their potential to improve cardiovascular and brain health. The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere more
HHS Expands TOPx Prize Pool to $3.8 Million, Announces $3.7 Million in TOPx prizes for AI Tools Addressing Lyme Disease and Invisible Illnesses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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HHS Expands TOPx Prize Pool to $3.8 Million, Announces $3.7 Million in TOPx prizes for AI Tools Addressing Lyme Disease and Invisible Illnesses
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WASHINGTON, D.C.--NOVEMBER 9, 2026--The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced an expansion of the TOPx HHS Tech Sprint for AI and Invisible Illness prize pool from $2 million to $3.8 million, responding to str more
Homecoming Week
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 9 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Homecoming Week
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Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the Presidential Speaker Series featuring Jeremy Utley. Our annual Speaker Series brings influential thinkers and innovators to WKU to explore ideas that shape our world and encourage meaningful conversations across disciplines and perspectives. These opportunities complement the work happening in our classrooms and help connect t more
How Alex Castillo Restarted His College Journey and Earned a Prestigious Scholarship from Google
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 9 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news:
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How Alex Castillo Restarted His College Journey and Earned a Prestigious Scholarship from Google
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When Alex Castillo, BS '27, sent off a scholarship application to the Society of Physics Students (SPS) in the spring of 2026, he wasn't expecting to actually get an award. Even though he's excelled as a CU Denver student, his path to earning his bachelor's degree has been far from traditional and, for a lon more
How good is AI at guiding student thinking? $2M grant helps PSU researchers find out
PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 9 -- Portland State University posted the following news release:
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How good is AI at guiding student thinking? $2M grant helps PSU researchers find out
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Generative AI systems can solve math problems in seconds, but for students learning math, working through a problem matters far more than simply getting it right. Yet AI still struggles to evaluate student reasoning and provide the kind of feedback a teacher gives to help students take the next step without doing more
How Penn State-Great Valley Faculty are Shaping Trustworthy AI and AI Education
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news:
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How Great Valley faculty are shaping trustworthy AI and AI education
AI is powerful -- but not always reliable. Here's how faculty are promoting trustworthy AI systems and responsible AI use
November 8, 2026
By Allison S. Duncan
MALVERN, Pa. -- Artificial intelligence (AI) offers incredible problem-solving abilities and speed across many domains, opening vast opportunities. B more
Hyatt Names Danny Miles Chief Digital & Information Officer to Lead Technology Transformation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a lodging and hospitality company, posted the following news release:
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Hyatt Names Danny Miles Chief Digital & Information Officer to Lead Technology Transformation
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CHICAGO, IL (November 9, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Danny Miles has joined Hyatt as Chief Digital & Information Officer, leading its newly combined Digital and Technology organization. Miles joins Hyatt's Senior Lead more
Idaho State University Prof. Receives Fulbright Scholar Award to Conduct Research in Finland
POCATELLO, Idaho, Nov. 9 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Idaho State University Prof. Receives Fulbright Scholar Award to Conduct Research in Finland
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An Idaho State University professor is headed to Finland for an insider's look at how businesses in the Nordic country develop their talent pipeline.
Recently, Alex Bolinger, Idaho Central Credit Union Endowed Professor of Management at ISU, was named a recipient of a Fulbright Scholar Award. Starting in January, B more
Institute Fellow Explores Data Center Regulation Ahead of Great Lakes Water Conference
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 9 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news:
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Institute Fellow Explores Data Center Regulation Ahead of Great Lakes Water Conference
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Carmela Sleva brings a life-long learner's mindset to The University of Toledo College of Law.
That tendency toward the new or unfamiliar -- any opportunity to learn something -- in large part attracted her to the College of Law's Legal Institute of the Great Lakes Fellowship.
And it's serving her well as she now explores more
Johns Hopkins APL Announces Board of Managers Leadership and Membership Changes
LAUREL, Maryland, Nov. 9 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release:
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Johns Hopkins APL Announces Board of Managers Leadership and Membership Changes
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Former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead (left) succeeds Ms. Heather Miller (right) as chair of APL's Board of Managers.
Credit: Johns Hopkins APL
Key Takeaways
* Former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead Succeeds Ms. Heather Miller as Board cha more
Live online certificate brings AI expertise to finance professionals
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Live online certificate brings AI expertise to finance professionals
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As artificial intelligence rapidly moves into investment management, banking, risk analysis and other areas of finance, Cornell has launched an online certificate designed to help financial professionals understand not only what the technology can do, but where and how it can be used effectively.
The AI in Finance certificate, offered through more
Markey Demands Google Allow Schools to Disable AI Services Without Blocking Search Access
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey Demands Google Allow Schools to Disable AI Services Without Blocking Search Access
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Washington (November 9, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today wrote to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc. and Google, demanding the company reverse its policy to block access to Google Search on K-12 student accounts at sch more
Millikin alumnus A.D. Carson to deliver 2026 James W. Moore Lecture on Dec. 1
DECATUR, Illinois, Nov. 9 -- Millikin University posted the following news:
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Millikin alumnus A.D. Carson to deliver 2026 James W. Moore Lecture on Dec. 1
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DECATUR, Ill. -- Millikin University will welcome acclaimed hip-hop scholar, author, and alumnus Dr. A.D. Carson '04 back to campus as the featured speaker for the 2026 James W. Moore Lecture on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. in the University Commons Banquet Rooms. The event is free and open to the public, and a book signing will follo more
Moolenaar: The Select Committee on China Should Continue Its Bipartisan Work for the American People in the Next Congress
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- 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: The Select Committee on China Should Continue Its Bipartisan Work for the American People in the Next Congress
November 9, 2026
Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China made the following statement on the committee's successful bipartisan record of work i more
National Center Demands Nvidia CEO's Suspension Amid Chinese Espionage Investigation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Center for Public Policy Research issued the following news release:
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National Center Demands Nvidia CEO's Suspension Amid Chinese Espionage Investigation
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Shareholder Group Slams Nvidia Board for Prematurely Clearing Jensen Huang and Ignoring Potential National Security Risks
Washington, D.C. -- The National Center for Public Policy Research is demanding that Nvidia's Board of Directors immediately suspen more
NiCE and Metrigy Research Finds Growing Openness to AI as Trust Shapes Customer Experience
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NiCE and Metrigy Research Finds Growing Openness to AI as Trust Shapes Customer Experience
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28.8% of consumers would choose an AI agent when resolution is guaranteed, up 5.8 percentage points since Q1 2026
Hoboken, N.J., November 9, 2026 - NiCE (NASDAQ: NICE), a CX AI company, today released findings from the Q3 2026 AI Consumer Experie more
Northern Trust and Microsoft Frontier Company Collaborate to Transform Client Onboarding Through AI
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release:
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Northern Trust and Microsoft Frontier Company Collaborate to Transform Client Onboarding Through AI
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New client onboarding agent, built with Microsoft Frontier Company forward deployed engineers, reduces onboarding data preparation time by 83 percent, while enhancing efficiency and maintaining strong privacy, security and govern more
Oberlin and Penn Launch Partnership for 4+1 Accelerated Master's in Engineering
OBERLIN, Ohio, Nov. 9 -- Oberlin College and Conservatory posted the following news:
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Oberlin and Penn Launch Partnership for 4+1 Accelerated Master's in Engineering
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New program gives students a five-year pathway to earn an Oberlin bachelor's degree and a Penn Engineering master's degree.
Oberlin College has launched a new partnership with the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science (Penn Engineering) that gives students an accelerated pathway to earn bot more
Oneonta Celebrates its 2026 Community of Teacher Scholars
ONEONTA, New York, Nov. 9 -- The State University of New York Oneonta campus posted the following news:
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Oneonta Celebrates its 2026 Community of Teacher Scholars
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Story by Jill Shea-Feury Photos by John Bugyi, Katherine Makrin and Kelbin Cruz-Quast
Faculty, staff and students from across disciples came together to exhibit their scholarly curiosity as they examined the history of fashion against fascism movement; asked how accessible health tests could proactively diagnose heart attac more
Original Lilly Conference returns to Miami for 45th year
OXFORD, Ohio, Nov. 9 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Original Lilly Conference returns to Miami for 45th year
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Each year, the Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching reflects current topics, areas of interest, and major themes in teaching and learning. It's one of the reasons the popular conference has endured for 45 years.
Another reason is the ability to blend teaching with connection and the common goal of helping students learn. The 45th edition of the Origin more
Providers Underestimate Patient Comfort With AI in Care
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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Providers Underestimate Patient Comfort With AI in Care
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* Across three types of AI use, 38% to 56% are comfortable if providers are involved
* Providers underestimate patient comfort when they can override AI decisions
* 89% of providers use AI for work; 20% have received any formal training
Editor's Note: This research was conducted in more
Publishers Applaud Default Judgment Against WeLib Pirate Site
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release:
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Publishers Applaud Default Judgment Against WeLib Pirate Site
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Today, November 9, 2026, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Victor Marrero issued a default judgment in Apress Media, LLC et al. v. WeLib and Does 1-10, an industry-wide infringement suit filed June 16, 2026 against the pirate site WeLib.
The judgment levies the maximu more
Purdue computer science researcher reroutes truckloads of excess food from landfills to food pantries
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 9 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Purdue computer science researcher reroutes truckloads of excess food from landfills to food pantries
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Algorithm balances distances with where the food can do the most good
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The planet already grows enough food to feed everyone. The problem is one of logistics. A third of all the food grown and raised goes to waste, meaning that one in 12 people does not have enough to eat.
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Q&A with Anthony Anderson
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Q&A with Anthony Anderson
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As seen in the Fall issue of DU Review magazine.
Anthony W. Anderson took over as interim president of Davenport University July 1, 2026. He had served as chief financial officer since April 2023, giving him a solid foundation to lead the university as it moves forward with its five-year strategic plan, Vision 2030.
The Buffalo native brings his own style to the office that i more
Q&A: How can organizations improve fairness in automated AI systems?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Q&A: How can organizations improve fairness in automated AI systems?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Critical decisions are increasingly being made by artificial intelligence (AI) systems in high-stakes industries like healthcare, criminal justice and finance, ushering in a wave of ethical and legal concerns over how these systems can be implemented fairly. Now, a new study by a Penn State resea more
RCCD Partners With Phenix Gateway to Expand Career and Workforce Opportunities for Neurodivergent Students
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 9 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news:
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RCCD Partners With Phenix Gateway to Expand Career and Workforce Opportunities for Neurodivergent Students
11/09/2026
Riverside Community College District (RCCD), through its PACT program at Riverside City College (RCC), partnered with Phenix Gateway on Oct. 9 to host the Neurodivergent and Alternately Abled Career and Workforce Conference. The event brought together high school and col more
Rejected TV pilot ideas helped create big hits
RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 9 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news:
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Rejected TV pilot ideas helped create big hits
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Somewhere in warehouses containing Hollywood's old records were the forgotten synopses of television shows that never made it.
Gathering dust were pitches for dramas, comedies, and other programs that television executives rejected or that never got beyond a pilot episode. But many novel ideas within discarded pilots have been more more
Rep. Watson Coleman, State Senator Zwicker Call On NJ DEP to Pause Sentinel Data Center in South Brunswick
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman, State Senator Zwicker Call On NJ DEP to Pause Sentinel Data Center in South Brunswick
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Ewing, NJ (November 9, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and State Senator Andrew Zwicker (District 16 - Hillsborough) announced a letter to Commissioner Ed Potosnak of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection demanding a pause on the permittin more
Report - Same Gatekeepers, New Gateway: AI Agents, Monopoly Power, and Democratic Risk
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Business] (TNSrpt) -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release:
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Report - Same Gatekeepers, New Gateway: AI Agents, Monopoly Power, and Democratic Risk
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Open Markets Institute warns that tech giants could exploit their control over the AI technology stack to become even more powerful gatekeepers via AI agents -- and outlines a policy roadmap to prevent it.
A new report from the Open Markets Institute warns that the technology giants domina more
RIT alumni are shaping new careers: Agentic AI engineer
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 9 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT alumni are shaping new careers: Agentic AI engineer
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PayPal employee thrives in a profession that didn't exist a generation ago
When Sohil Shah first encountered generative artificial intelligence, he was skeptical.
"It didn't seem to have practical use cases--it was about as helpful as Microsoft's Clippy," said Shah '15 MS (computer science). "Once I saw agentic AI, I knew it was more
RIT alumni are shaping new careers: Concierge nursing executive
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 9 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT alumni are shaping new careers: Concierge nursing executive
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Advances in health technology redefines nursing for biomedical sciences alumna
Leaving behind oncology nursing for longevity medicine, Olivia Svrchek has followed a career path outside of traditional healthcare. She is reframing her profession in an era of unprecedented health technology, remote nursing opportunities, and more
SAS Predictions: 2027 is the year of AI consequences
CARY, North Carolina, Nov. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS Predictions: 2027 is the year of AI consequences
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The AI blank check is expiring as autonomy raises the stakes for business value, trust and accountability
For years, AI has shown enterprises what's possible. In 2027, they'll demand proof that it delivers.
As AI moves deeper into business operations and gains mo more
Scientists gather in Bengaluru for first hands-on session with DUNE's next-generation software framework Phlex
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Scientists gather in Bengaluru for first hands-on session with DUNE's next-generation software framework Phlex
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Recently, physicists, computer scientists and software engineers from around the world gathered at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for the first hands-on workshop on Phlex, the next-generation software framework being developed for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). The event wa more
Senate Votes to Advance Terrible Energy Permitting Bill
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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Senate Votes to Advance Terrible Energy Permitting Bill
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House Must Reject This Egregious Handout to Big Tech and Big Oil
Published Nov 9, 2026
House Must Reject This Egregious Handout to Big Tech and Big Oil
Washington, D.C. - Today the U.S. Senate passed a procedural cloture vote that advanced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA), a so-called "permitting ref more
SMU awarded $4.2 million to advance AI-driven manufacturing and workforce training
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 9 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news:
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SMU awarded $4.2 million to advance AI-driven manufacturing and workforce training
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A new Digital Twin Technology Lab will combine digital twins, robotics and high-performance computing to prepare students for the factories of the future.
SMU has received a $4.2 million award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to enhance digital twin technology and high-performance computing, more
Space Forum unites government, industry and academia to build the next era in space
TUCSON, Arizona, Nov. 9 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news:
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Space Forum unites government, industry and academia to build the next era in space
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Rockets, satellites and lunar landers begin their journeys in university labs, corporate clean rooms and military test ranges. But to lead in space, the United States needs these sectors to coordinate on rapid technological and workforce development.
Leaders from NASA, the U.S. Space Force, the defense industry, commercia more
Teaching the teachers: Biology professor receives nearly $2M award to improve STEM education
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Teaching the teachers: Biology professor receives nearly $2M award to improve STEM education
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Project will bring professional development workshops to SUNY campuses
If you really want students to learn, design your course backward.
Set aside the textbook and ask: What do you want students to know, understand, and be able to accomplish by the end of the course?
"That's a sea change for a lot of people," more
Ten Teens Named Finalists: Seton Hall's 2026 Pirates Pitch.
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 9 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Ten Teens Named Finalists: Seton Hall's 2026 Pirates Pitch.
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Ten Teen Entrepreneurs Named Finalists for Seton Hall's 2026 Pirates Pitch
Monday, November 9, 2026
Ten aspiring high school entrepreneurs will bring their businesses and startup ideas to the stage at Seton Hall University's 12th annual Pirates Pitch for High School Students competition. Hosted by the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurs more
Texas Southern President Highlights Student Success, Research Growth and Campus Investments Ahead of Centennial
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 9 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news:
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Texas Southern President Highlights Student Success, Research Growth and Campus Investments Ahead of Centennial
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Texas Southern University is advancing student success, expanding its research enterprise and moving forward with major campus improvements as it prepares to celebrate its Centennial in 2027.
In a recent conversation with KTSU 90.9 FM, President J.W. Crawford III reflected on the University's pr more
The AI Boom's Two Engines
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Economics] -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary:
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The AI Boom's Two Engines
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Econvitals just added a Macroeconomic Simulator that lets you use the Federal Reserve's FRB/US model to simulate policies like Fed rate hikes and tax cuts, as well as shocks like an oil price spike or a fall in stock prices. Much of this post uses the same model to do a "what if" analysis of the data center buildout. The full analys more
The Foundation for Fresh Produce and Diabetes Nutrition Experts Bring More Flavor and Possibility to Diabetes-Friendly Eating
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Fresh Produce Association posted the following news release:
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The Foundation for Fresh Produce and Diabetes Nutrition Experts Bring More Flavor and Possibility to Diabetes-Friendly Eating
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The Foundation for Fresh Produce and Diabetes Nutrition Experts Bring More Flavor and Possibility to Diabetes-Friendly Eating Join the Advocacy Action Network, IFPA's official grassroots advocacy campaign, which is your year-round more
The Hackett Group(r) Releases Next Generation of XT(tm), Advancing Its AI Platform-Enabled Enterprise Transformation Strategy
MIAMI, Nov. 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The Hackett Group, a consulting and executive advisory firm, issued the following news release:
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The Hackett Group(r) Releases Next Generation of XT(tm), Advancing Its AI Platform-Enabled Enterprise Transformation Strategy
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XT(tm) combines proprietary performance and process intelligence with client-specific operating context to accelerate transformation delivery, improve scalability and drive measurable value
MIAMI - November 9, 2026 - The H more
The Interview: Ginger Wilkins
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 9 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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The Interview: Ginger Wilkins
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Ginger Wilkins, '19 BS Entertainment Engineering & Design and '26 Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, has spent much of 2026 stepping into new experiences. And on the other side of each achievement, they rediscovered a Rebel spirit that's been alive and well since childhood. Though, at the age of 10, they used another word.
"I've always associated [being a Rebel] more
Three DSU faculty members included in the World's Top 2% Scientists List
MADISON, South Dakota, Nov. 9 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Three DSU faculty members included in the World's Top 2% Scientists List
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MADISON, S.D. -- Three Dakota State University faculty members were recently included in the 2026 edition of the Stanford-Elsevier World's Top 2% Scientists list, an international database that highlights researchers whose work has received significant citation impact in their fields.
The DSU researchers are Dr. Abeer F. Alkhwal more
Three-Year IT Bachelor's Degree
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 9 -- The University of Phoenix posted the following news release:
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Three-Year IT Bachelor's Degree
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The 90-credit online degree program offers experienced IT professionals a focused opportunity with predictable tuition and career-relevant coursework.
University of Phoenix announces that enrollment is now open for its new three-year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, a 90-credit online bachelor's degree designed for professionals with at least three y more
To end 'whack-a-mole' war on AI deepfakes, address the 'ecosystem,' researchers urge
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 9 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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To end 'whack-a-mole' war on AI deepfakes, address the 'ecosystem,' researchers urge
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- In May 2025, the TAKE IT DOWN Act became the first federal law to address deepfakes and other forms of AI-generated nonconsensual intimate images. The law criminalizes the distribution of "revenge porn," including AI-generated material, and requires social media platforms and other w more
To prepare engineering students in Nigeria for graduate school, UChicago PME program offers research experience
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 9 -- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering issued the following news:
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To prepare engineering students in Nigeria for graduate school, UChicago PME program offers research experience
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Research Experience for Nigerian Undergraduates (RENEU) provides up to 10 students in Nigeria with a virtual summer research experience to help prepare them for careers in engineering or for PhD programs abroad
As a chemical engineering student in Nige more
U.S.A. and Canada Pavilions Set to Bring Innovation and Insights to Hall 12 at Metstrade
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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U.S.A. and Canada Pavilions Set to Bring Innovation and Insights to Hall 12 at Metstrade
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Metstrade runs next week, Nov. 17-19 at RAI Amsterdam, with NMMA helping North American marine manufacturers build international relationships, showcase innovation and explore growth opportunities.
The U.S.A. and Canada pavilions will provide a dedicated hub for conn more
UL Solutions to Attend Upcoming Investor Conferences
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Nov. 9 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release:
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UL Solutions to Attend Upcoming Investor Conferences
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University celebrates 2026 Eminent Faculty Award recipients
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Nov. 9 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus posted the following news:
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University celebrates 2026 Eminent Faculty Award recipients
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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has recognized five exemplary educators as its Eminent Faculty class.
The UL Lafayette Foundation sponsors the annual awards. They are the highest recognition the University confers on faculty. Established in 1965, the awards honor educators for their research, teaching effectivene more
US Fitness Facility Visitation Gains Momentum in Third Quarter
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release:
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US Fitness Facility Visitation Gains Momentum in Third Quarter
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The leading health and fitness industry research, analysis and news.
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest in health and fitness industry trends, research, and expert insights.
New HFA data show third-quarter visitation ris more
UW prioritizes debt-free education; community partnerships; improving health; and operational excellence for its next era
SEATTLE, Washington, Nov. 9 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release:
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UW prioritizes debt-free education; community partnerships; improving health; and operational excellence for its next era
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Already world renowned as a center of education, research and innovation, the University of Washington's next era will focus on expanding access and affordability for students; building partnerships that enrich people's lives; transforming the health of patients and well more
Vishay Intertechnology to Showcase Passive and Semiconductor Solutions for the All-Electric Society at electronica 2026
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release:
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Vishay Intertechnology to Showcase Passive and Semiconductor Solutions for the All-Electric Society at electronica 2026
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MALVERN, Pa. -- Nov. 9, 2026 -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that at electronica 2026, the company will be exhibiting its broad portfolio of passive and semiconductor solutions and discussing their pivotal rol more
WestConn Earns a $3 Million Grant to Improve Student Workforce Readiness
DANBURY, Connecticut, Nov. 9 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release:
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WestConn earns a $3 million grant to improve student workforce readiness
November 9, 2026
Western Connecticut State University won a five-year, $3 million federal grant that will help build a program of internships and programs to ensure students are ready to step into the jobs of the future.
The grant, from the Office of Postsecondary Education's Strengthening Institutions Program, more
Why organized crime is targeting the Amazon
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Nov. 9 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news:
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Why organized crime is targeting the Amazon
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Wake Forest University's Sabin Center conference highlights a growing threat to the world's vital forests and habitats
With organized criminal networks increasingly tapping into environmental crime as a very lucrative income source, Wake Forest University's Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability highlighted the issue and potential solutions more
'Curious Conversations' podcast: Matthew Vollmer talks about AI and writing
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Matthew Vollmer talks about AI and writing
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Matthew Vollmer joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on writing, creativity, and what it means to be human. He shared insights about AI's capabilities and limitations related to writing, as well as his thoughts on the future of human-AI collaboration in creative fields.
"Cu more
NVIDIA, Rebellions and SK Telecom Announce Collaboration to Advance Sovereign AI Infrastructure With NVIDIA NVLink Fusion
SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release:
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NVIDIA, Rebellions and SK Telecom Announce Collaboration to Advance Sovereign AI Infrastructure With NVIDIA NVLink Fusion
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News Summary:
* Rebellions plans to adopt NVIDIA NVLink Fusion to connect its next-generation R200 neural processing units to NVIDIA's open infrastructure more
The Wilderness Society still opposes S.5653
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release:
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The Wilderness Society still opposes S.5653
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Washington D.C. (November 7, 2026) -- After reviewing the updated bill text, The Wilderness Society reaffirms its opposition to the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act.
This morning, just two days before the bill's first procedural vote, Senators released a 500-page updated version of S.5653 that continues to pose grave threat more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Connecting Constituents to Federal Assistance for Law Enforcement Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49505) entitled "Connecting Constituents to Federal Assistance for Law Enforcement" by senior research librarian Karma Ester:
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SUMMARY
This report provides information on selected federal agencies that provide grants, technical assistance, training or other support targeted to state and local law enforcement agencies. This report also provides information on selected grant and loan progra more
Establishment Clause Limits on Government Support for Religion Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48645) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Establishment Clause Limits on Government Support for Religion" by legislative attorney Valerie C. Brannon:
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SUMMARY
The first two provisions of the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment, known as the Religion Clauses, state that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Together, the Est more
Establishment Clause Limits on Government Support for Religion Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48645) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Establishment Clause Limits on Government Support for Religion:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Other Establishment Clause Tests
In other Establishment Clause cases decided post-Kennedy, courts have followed controlling Supreme Court cases that were not decided using a historical practices or understandings test - and in some cases, courts have applied more
Hatch Act - Special Considerations for High-Level Administration Officials Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13343) by legislative attorney Whitney K. Novak:
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The Hatch Act: Special Considerations for High-Level Administration Officials
The Hatch Act is a federal law that regulates the partisan political activities of most executive-branch employees, excluding the President and Vice President. As amended in 1993, the Hatch Act exempts some high-level administration officials from more
ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48732) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "ROAD to Housing Act of 2025."
The report is written by housing policy specialists Henry G. Watson, Katie Jones, Libby Perl and Maggie McCarty and financial economics specialist Darryl E. Getter:
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SUMMARY
The Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025 (S. 2651, also known as the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025) was introduced and repo more
ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48732) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "ROAD to Housing Act of 2025:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Title III: Manufactured Housing for America
Section 301/Section 5301. Housing Supply Expansion Act
Manufactured housing is a type of housing that is constructed in a factory and transported to a home site for installation. Manufactured housing typically costs less than site-built housing due t more
Comparison of Selected Versions of H.R. 6644 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48922) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Comparison of Selected Versions of H.R. 6644."
The report is written by housing policy specialists Henry G. Watson, Katie Jones and Maggie McCarty and financial economics specialists Andrew P. Scott and Darryl E. Getter.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Tables
Table 1. Improving Financial Literacy / Opportunities for Housing ... 3
Ta more
Defense Primer - Department of the Army & Army Command Structure Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10544) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Department of the Army and Army Command Structure
Overview
Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution stipulates, "The Congress shall have Power To ... raise and support Armies ... make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces ... for calling forth t more
Golden Dome - Potential Strategic Stability Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12568) by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Golden Dome: Potential Strategic Stability Considerations for Congress
The second Trump Administration has proposed to develop a "next-generation missile defense shield" against nuclear and conventional attacks that it has called a "Golden Dome for America." Since the 1950s, Members of Congress have periodically debated the cos more
Housing for the 21st Century Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48849) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Housing for the 21st Century Act."
The report is written by housing policy specialists Henry G. Watson, Katie Jones and Maggie McCarty and financial economics specialists Andrew P. Scott and Darryl E. Getter:
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SUMMARY
The Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 6644) was passed by the House on February 9, 2026. The bill contains six titles comprising 38 more
Housing for the 21st Century Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48849) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Housing for the 21st Century Act:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Title III: Expanding Manufactured and Affordable Housing Finance Opportunities
Section 301. Manufactured Housing Innovations
Manufactured housing is a type of housing that is constructed in a factory and transported to a home site for installation. Manufactured housing typically costs le more
Suspension of the Federal Gas Tax Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48948) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Suspension of the Federal Gas Tax: In Brief" by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
The Federal Gas Tax ... 1
Composition of Fuel Prices ... 4
Highway Trust Fund Insolvency ... 4
Potential Suspension of the Federal Gas Tax ... 5
Considerations for Congress ... 5
Possible Effect on Prices at more
Types of Coins Produced by U.S. Mint Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13342) by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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Types of Coins Produced by the U.S. Mint
American coins are produced by the U.S. Mint. The U.S. Mint was established by the Coinage Act of 1792 (1 Stat. 246) to produce coins. This In Focus discusses types of coins produced by the U.S. Mint, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. These include circulat more
U.S.-Japan Critical Minerals Agreement Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12517) by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura:
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U.S.-Japan Critical Minerals Agreement
In March 2023, the United States and Japan signed a critical minerals agreement (CMA) covering five key minerals related to the production of batteries for clean vehicles (also commonly referred to as electric vehicles or "EVs"). The U.S.-Japan CMA entered into force more
Defense Primer - U.S. Special Operations Forces Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10545) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Special Operations Forces
Overview
U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) are active duty and reserve components of the military services that are designated as SOF by the Secretary of Defense, who is using "Secretary of War" as a "secondary title" under Executive Order (EO) 14347, dated Septe more
Economic Development Revolving Loan Funds Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11449) by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn.
Here are excerpts:
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Economic Development Revolving Loan Funds (ED-RLFs)
Revolving loan funds (RLFs) are financial instruments frequently used to finance water, wastewater, infrastructure, brownfields redevelopment, disaster recovery, and community development activities. RLFs can also be used for economic deve more
FY2027 Internal Revenue Service Budget Request Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12753) by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 Internal Revenue Service Budget Request
Overview of the IRS Budget
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is responsible for collecting nearly all of the federal revenue to fund federal government agencies and programs, as well as for enforcing taxpayer compliance with federal tax laws through ta more
National Security, Department of State & Related Programs - FY2027 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48956) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "National Security, Department of State and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations" by foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist Emily M. McCabe and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activitie more
Surplus Lines Insurance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12754) by financial economics specialist Baird Webel.
Here are excerpts:
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Surplus Lines Insurance: An Introduction
High losses in homeowners insurance have resulted in many state-licensed (or admitted) insurers pulling back from high-risk areas. Some homeowners have responded by seeking insurance from surplus lines (or nonadmitted) insurers, which may offer fewer consumer p more
U.S. Sanctions on Iran - Background & Political Context Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12452) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas:
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U.S. Sanctions on Iran: Background and Political Context
Since the Iranian Revolution of 1979, the United States has used sanctions of various types as key tools of U.S. policy toward the government of Iran. The U.S. government uses sanctions to deter, constrain, and encourage change in the adversarial behavior of more
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49354) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act."
The report is written by housing policy specialists Henry G. Watson, Katie Jones and Maggie McCarty:
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SUMMARY
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (P.L. 119-101) was enacted at a time of increasing concerns about the affordability of both rental housing and homeownership and the extent to which insufficient housing more
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49354) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
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Title II: Building More in America
Section 201. Increasing housing in opportunity zones
The 2017 tax revision (P.L. 115-97) temporarily authorized opportunity zone tax incentives, which are provided to encourage investment in qualified opportunity zones./36 Opportunity zones are lower more
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49354) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:"
(Continued from Part 2 of 3)
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Title V: Program Reform
Section 501. HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Reform Act
The HOME program provides formula funds to states and eligible local governments to be used for a range of affordable housing activities that benefit low-income households, including new c more
College Sports Media Rights - Background & Issues for Congressional Consideration Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49359) on Oct. 21, 2026, entitled "College Sports Media Rights: Background and Issues for Congressional Consideration" by telecommunications policy specialist Dana A. Scherer.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), a voluntary, self-governing organization of four-year colleges and universities, includes intercollegiate athletics programs organize more
College Sports Media Rights - Background & Issues for Congressional Consideration Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49359) on Oct. 21, 2026, entitled "College Sports Media Rights - Background and Issues for Congressional Consideration:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Conference Mergers and Acquisitions
Background and Current Conference Alignments
Current television rights agreements of the Big Ten, SEC, and Big 12 conferences became effective in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively. The years prior to more
Congressional Considerations for Financial Institution Transaction Holds Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12752) by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider:
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Congressional Considerations for Financial Institution Transaction Holds
Reported losses associated with financial fraud and scams have been increasing, garnering attention from law enforcement, private industry, policymakers, and the general public. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), total losses from f more
Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (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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U.N. 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) appoints one D more
Constitution Day & Citizenship Day Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R48174) by senior knowledge management librarian Kelly M. Hoffman:
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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: Fact Sheet
Contents
Introduction ... 1
Background ... 1
Legislation ... 2
Related CRS Products ... 2
Selected Congressional Statements and Remarks ... 3
Selected Presidential Proclamations and Remarks ... 3
Government Resources ... 4
Contacts
Author Information ... 4
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Farm Bill Primer - Farm Safety Net Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12218) by agricultural policy analyst Stephanie Rosch.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Farm Safety Net Programs
The federal "farm safety net" refers to a collection of programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provide risk protection and income support to farmers in the United States in response to natural disasters, adverse growing cond more
Interior, Environment & Related Agencies - Overview of FY2027 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49292) on Oct. 21, 2026, entitled "Interior, Environment and Related Agencies: Overview of FY2027 Appropriations" by natural resources policy specialists Carol Hardy Vincent and Mark K. DeSantis.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill - often called the Interior bill - contains funding for about three dozen agencies and entities. T more
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11346) by international trade and finance analyst Danielle M. Trachtenberg.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (Sections 301-310, 19 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.2411-2420), titled "Relief from Unfair Trade Practices," is often collectively referred to as "Section 301." Under Section 301, Congress grants the Office of the United S more
U.S. Passport Services Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12466) by foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Passport Services
Background
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) defines a passport as "an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer." Congress authorizes DOS to grant, issue, and verify U.S. passports. DOS's Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA) iss more
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority - History & Finances Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49489) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority - History and Finances:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
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Natural Disasters Delay PREPA's Debt Restructuring Process
A series of natural disasters, including hurricanes and earthquakes, seriously damaged Puerto Rico's electrical system beginning in 2017. The complexity of the disaster recovery process, among other fac more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments Urge EPA to Withdraw Proposal Repealing Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Standards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 30th, 2026
Lee Zeldin, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
William J. Clinton Building
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Findings for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants and Repeal of Regulations for Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean more
American Bankers Association Urges CFPB to Reduce Burden and Improve Guidance for Credit Card Terms Reporting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 30, 2026
Mr. Anthony May
Paperwork Reduction Act Officer
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20552
Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-0021, Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, OMB Control Number 3170-0001, Report of Terms of Credit Card Plans (Form FR 2572) and more
Association of Washington Cities Urges Census Bureau to Reject Proposed Residence Criteria and Demographic Question Changes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: Bureau of the Census
From: Association of Washington Cities
Date: October 27, 2026
Re: Comments on Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (Docket No. 260903-0005, Document 2026-18481)
To the U.S. Census Bureau:
On behalf of the more
Austin Community Foundation Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Census Residence Criteria and Demographic Question Limits
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 28, 2026
Mr. Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN
Washington, DC 20746
Re: "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Pro more
Curyung Tribal Council Objects to Proposed 2030 Census Questionnaire Changes and Removal of Race and Ethnicity Questions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CURYUNG TRIBAL COUNCIL P.O. Box 216
Dillingham, Alaska 99576 Phone: (907) 842-2384, www.curyungtribe.com
Submitted Electronically via Federal e-Rulemaking Portal
October 28, 2026
United States Dept. of Commerce
U.S. Census Bureau Office of the Director Washington, DC 20233-0001 Honorable George Cook, Acting Director
more
Del. Natural Resources & Environmental Control Dept. Urges EPA To Designate New Castle County Attainment Under 2024 Revised Annual PM2.5 Standard
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 25, 2026
Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey
Regional Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3
Four Penn Center
1600 John F Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19903-2029
Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0078
Re: Initial Air Quality Designations for the 2024 Revised Primary Annual Fine Particle Nationa more
Food Research & Action Center Urges USDA to Reject Nebraska Demonstration Project Restricting Food Purchases
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 30, 2026
Ms. Shiela Corley
Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Nebraska Demonstration Project (Docket Number FNA-2026-0463)
Dear Ms. Corley:
On behalf of the Food Research & Action Center, p more
Independent Community Bankers Urges CFPB to Cut Credit Card Pricing Reporting Burdens in PRA Review
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 30, 2026
Comment Intake
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Attention: PRA Office
445 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
RE: Report of Terms of Credit Card Plans (Form FR 2572) and Consumer and College Credit Card Agreements, [Docket No. CFPB-2026-0021]
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Independent Community Bankers o more
Inter Tribal Association of Arizona Urges Census Bureau to Pause 2030 Residence and Demographic Question Changes Over Native Data and Consultation Concerns
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 28, 2026
Via Regulations.gov
Docket No. USBC-2026-0628
Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel
Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Comments of the Inter Tribal Association of Arizona, I more
Kindred Futures Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Residence Criteria and Remove Race and Ethnicity Questions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Docket No. 260903-0005 (Regulations.gov ID USBC-2026-0628); RIN 0607-AA75; Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions, 91 Fed. Reg. 57524 (September 10, 2026)
I. Interest of Kindred Futures and Summary of Recommendations
Kindred Future more
Md. Environment Dept. Requests Cecil County Be Designated Attainment for 2024 PM2.5 Standard
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 30, 2026
Michael Dunn, Director
Air and Radiation Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region-3
Four Penn Center-1600 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029
Dear Mr. Dunn:
On behalf of Maryland, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) respectfully submits this formal te more
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Urges EPA To Exclude Wildfire PM2.5 Data From Apple Valley Monitor to Maintain Attainment Designation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 29, 2026
Anne Vogel, Regional Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Mail Code: R-19J
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0078: 120-day Letter Response
Dear Anne Vogel:
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), on behalf of Gove more
MTW Collaborative Urges HUD to Keep Moving to Work Expansion Authority From Becoming Overly Prescriptive
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
4926-7230-6140, v. 3
MTW Collaborative
455 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 425
Washington DC 20001-2621
November 2, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: Docket No. FR-5994-N-07, Revis more
National Cotton Ginners Association Warns EPA PM2.5 Standard Change Could Trigger New Nonattainment Areas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 28, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N
Washington, DC 20460
Re: RIN 2060-AA33 - Initial Air Quality Designations for the 2024 Revised Primary Annual Fine Particle (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQ) (Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2024- 0078)
The National Cotton Ginners more
National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association Urges DOT to Deny Petition for Changes to 49 CFR Part 40 Medical Documentation and Observed Recollection Procedures
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300
Washington D. C. 20006
(888) 31-NDASA
www.ndasa.com
"The voice of the drug and alcohol testing industry"
October 30th, 2026
Docket No.: DOT-OST-2026-3664
Mr. Douglas Simon
Director, Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance
Of more
National Turkey Federation Urges USDA APHIS to Modernize Veterinary Biologics Regulations for Faster, Risk-Based Access
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CHRISTY PUFFENBARGER, Chairwoman
RUSS DIERENFIELD, Vice Chairman
JOHN KING, Secretary-Treasurer
JAY JANDRAIN, Immediate Past Chairman
LESLEE ODEN, President & CEO
1225 NEW YORK AVENUE, NW SUITE 400 WASHINGTON, DC 20005 TEL: (202) 898-0100
Mr. Michael Poe
Office of the General Counsel, USDA
1400 Independence Avenue SW more
SanctionFlow Founder Sonmez: FinCEN Proposed A7 Network Funds Transfer Ban Should Clarify CVC Return Handling and Publish Sub-Agent Addresses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Osman Sonmez
Founder and Project Lead, SanctionFlow
Irvine, California
October 31, 2026
Policy Division
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
U.S. Department of the Treasury
P.O. Box 39
Vienna, VA 22183
Re: Docket No. FINCEN-2026-0265; RIN 1506-AB77; Proposal of Special Measure Prohibiting the Transmittal of Funds Re more
U.S. Climate Alliance Urges EPA to Withdraw Proposal Ending Power Plant Carbon Pollution Standards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
States United for Climate Action | www.usclimatealliance.org
The Honorable Lee M. Zeldin
Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
October 30, 2026 Docket ID No.
EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0124
Dear Administrator Zeldin,
I write on behalf of the U.S. Climate All more
VeloxVFX Urges Treasury to Clarify Reviewable Control and Renter Benefit Rules for Large Institutional Single-Family Home Purchases
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VELOXVFX LLC
PUBLIC COMMENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
21st Century ROAD
to Housing Act
Large Institutional Investor
Purchases of Single-Family Homes
Reviewable control and purchase exceptions.
Preserved renter rights and attributable benefits.
DOCKET
REGULATORY IDENTIFIER
TREAS-DO-2026-0529
1505-AC96
FR DO more
W.Va. Environmental Protection Dept. Air Quality Division Supports Limiting 2024 Annual PM2.5 Nonattainment Designation to Allegheny County
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Division of Air Quality
601 57th Street, SE
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 926-0475
Harold Ward, Cabinet Secretary
dep.wv.gov
Promoting a healthy environment.
October 29, 2026
Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0078
The Honorable Lee Zeldin, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Wash more
W.Va. Environmental Protection Dept. Challenges EPA Plan to Designate Brooke and Hancock Counties Nonattainment for 2024 Annual PM2.5 Standard
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Executive Office 601 57th Street, SE Charleston, WV 25304
Harold D. Ward, Cabinet Secretary dep.wv.gov
Promoting a healthy environment. October 29, 2026
Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey Regional Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3 Four Penn Center 1600 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Philadelphia, Pennsylvania more
Wyo. Environmental Quality Dept. Urges EPA to Designate Carbon and Washakie Counties as Attainment for 2024 Annual PM2.5 Standards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Environmental Quality To protect, conserve and enhance the quality of Wyoming's environment for the benefit of current and future generations.
Mark Gordon, Governor Nancy Vehr, Interim Director 200 West 17th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002 . http://deq.wyoming.gov . Fax (307)635-1784 ADMIN/OUTREACH ABANDONED MINES more
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ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48732) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "ROAD to Housing Act of 2025."
The report is written by housing policy specialists Henry G. Watson, Katie Jones, Libby Perl and Maggie McCarty and financial economics specialist Darryl E. Getter:
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SUMMARY
The Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025 (S. 2651, also known as the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025) was introduced and repo more
Housing for the 21st Century Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48849) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Housing for the 21st Century Act."
The report is written by housing policy specialists Henry G. Watson, Katie Jones and Maggie McCarty and financial economics specialists Andrew P. Scott and Darryl E. Getter:
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SUMMARY
The Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 6644) was passed by the House on February 9, 2026. The bill contains six titles comprising 38 more
Suspension of the Federal Gas Tax Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48948) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Suspension of the Federal Gas Tax: In Brief" by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
The Federal Gas Tax ... 1
Composition of Fuel Prices ... 4
Highway Trust Fund Insolvency ... 4
Potential Suspension of the Federal Gas Tax ... 5
Considerations for Congress ... 5
Possible Effect on Prices at more
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49354) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act."
The report is written by housing policy specialists Henry G. Watson, Katie Jones and Maggie McCarty:
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SUMMARY
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (P.L. 119-101) was enacted at a time of increasing concerns about the affordability of both rental housing and homeownership and the extent to which insufficient housing more
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49354) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:"
(Continued from Part 2 of 3)
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Title V: Program Reform
Section 501. HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Reform Act
The HOME program provides formula funds to states and eligible local governments to be used for a range of affordable housing activities that benefit low-income households, including new c more
College Sports Media Rights - Background & Issues for Congressional Consideration Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49359) on Oct. 21, 2026, entitled "College Sports Media Rights: Background and Issues for Congressional Consideration" by telecommunications policy specialist Dana A. Scherer.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), a voluntary, self-governing organization of four-year colleges and universities, includes intercollegiate athletics programs organize more
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority - History & Finances Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49489) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority - History and Finances:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
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Natural Disasters Delay PREPA's Debt Restructuring Process
A series of natural disasters, including hurricanes and earthquakes, seriously damaged Puerto Rico's electrical system beginning in 2017. The complexity of the disaster recovery process, among other fac more
