CORAL GABLES, Florida, Nov. 9 -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
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What's hidden in our steps?
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Could the way we walk give clues to our thoughts or feelings?
Two University of Miami researchers are exploring this question through a project called MindStep, where participants answer survey questions about their mental health and then complete different intellectual tasks while walking, as specialized cameras record and measure their walking patterns.
"The way we walk more
APA Studies Fall 2026 Issue Now Available
NEWARK, Delaware, Nov. 7 -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following news:
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APA Studies Fall 2026 Issue Now Available
November 5, 2026
We are pleased to announce that the fall 2026 issue of APA Studies is now available. The table of contents for each current issue appears below with a link to that particular segment. The complete volume is available for download as well.
APA Studies contains a wide variety of scholarly material, discussion on relevant and timely topi more
ChatGPT Medical Advice Led to Woman's Epilepsy Death, Lawsuit Alleges
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Nov. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary in The Defender:
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ChatGPT Medical Advice Led to Woman's Epilepsy Death, Lawsuit Alleges
The parents of a 31-year-old woman are suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT advised their daughter to taper off her anti-seizure medication, then dismissed symptoms more
Connecticut College: Seniors Showcase Passion, Purpose and Integrative Learning at Eighth Annual All-College Symposium
NEW LONDON, Connecticut, Nov. 7 -- Connecticut College issued the following news:
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Seniors showcase passion, purpose and integrative learning at eighth annual All-College Symposium
Nearly 200 seniors presented the results of their transformative academic experiences during the daylong celebration of learning and achievement.
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Growing up fishing and sailing off the coast of Long Island, Finley Regan '27 developed an early interest in marine life. In third grade, he read a book about co more
Jed Foundation: K-12 Navigator Reimagines Access to Student Mental Health Support in Schools
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 7 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release:
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K-12 Navigator Reimagines Access to Student Mental Health Support in Schools
Guide streamlines the entire process of adopting digital mental health tools for districts
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NEW YORK, NY - Headstream, a SecondMuse initiative aimed at enhancing the mental well-being of adolescents in marginalized communities, today announced the latest version of its K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator, a fre more
McGraw Hill Integrates Trusted K-12 Curriculum Into Anthropic's Claude for Teachers
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release:
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McGraw Hill Integrates Trusted K-12 Curriculum into Anthropic's Claude for Teachers
New agentic AI integration will give educators using Claude for Teachers the ability to access the McGraw Hill curriculum they use in the classroom to create personalized instructional materials for their students
Key Highlights:
* Connecting to trusted curriculum through Claude for Teachers: McGraw Hill is working with Anthro more
Michigan Department of Education Leads Transformative Projects for Digital Teaching
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Michigan Department of Education Leads Transformative Projects for Digital Teaching
November 06, 2026
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is putting students and families first by using grant funds to support projects involving digital teaching and learning.
The projects include creating videos about using school technology that can be easily translated for parents fro more
Midterm Voters Deliver Mix of Wins, Losses to MAHA, Health Freedom Movements
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Nov. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary in The Defender:
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Midterm Voters Deliver Mix of Wins, Losses to MAHA, Health Freedom Movements
by Michael Nevradakis, Ph.D.
Tuesday's battering of Republicans in races across the U.S. also dealt a few blows to the health freedom and "Make America more
Milwaukee School of Engineering: Closing Ceremony for Physical AI Hackathon to Showcase Student-built Industrial AI Solutions
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 7 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news:
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11.05.2026
Closing ceremony for Physical AI Hackathon to showcase student-built industrial AI solutions
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Connected Systems Institute and Milwaukee School of Engineering will celebrate the conclusion of their Physical AI Hackathon, bringing together students, industry leaders and judges to showcase artificial intelligence solutions developed for real-worl more
MSOE Students Take First and Second Place at Physical AI Hackathon
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 7 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news:
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MSOE students take first and second place at Physical AI Hackathon
Two MSOE teams took first and second place in the inaugural Physical AI Hackathon.
The event, held in partnership with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Connected Systems Institute (CSI), Milwaukee School of Engineering, Rockwell Automation and NVIDIA, challenged student teams to pick one of three challenges from more
Pulitzer Center Will Share New Tools With African Investigative Journalists in Nairobi
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news:
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November 5, 2026
Pulitzer Center Will Share New Tools With African Investigative Journalists in Nairobi
Author: Sarah Swan, Pulitzer Center Staff
Next week, the Pulitzer Center will be at the African Investigative Journalism Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together grantees, Fellows, and engagement partners across the Center's initiatives for rainfo more
Pulitzer Center: Upcoming AI Spotlight Trainings in Spanish, Bahasa Indonesia, English, and Arabic
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news:
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November 6, 2026
Upcoming AI Spotlight Trainings in Spanish, bahasa Indonesia, English, and Arabic
Author: Erika Owens, Guest Contributor
Our AI Spotlight curriculum has been written by journalists for journalists, with the guidance of lead designer Karen Hao. In addition to recordings of the curriculum, which are available in four (and soon to be five) la more
Reinhardt University: New Partnership With the City of Canton
WALESKA, Georgia, Nov. 7 -- Reinhardt University issued the following news:
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New Partnership With the City of Canton
November 6, 2026
Reinhardt University entered into a partnership this week with the City of Canton, Georgia, to provide discounted educational opportunities for its employees. The formal agreement also recognizes the value of higher education and the resulting public good.
The Reinhardt University Partner Grant provides a 15 percent tuition discount for City of Canton fu more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 7 -- 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 g more
Tech Employment Gains Momentum in October, CompTIA Analysis Finds
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Nov. 7 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Tech employment gains momentum in October, CompTIA analysis finds
Tech industry adds 7,200 jobs and IT occupations gain 26,000 as job postings and AI skills demand rise
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- Technology employment and employer demand for tech talent strengthened in October, with gains in industry and occupation employment and continued growth in job postings, according to analysis by CompTIA.
Tec more
University of Northern Colorado: Research Roundup - Scoring the Sounds of the Silver Screen
GREELEY, Colorado, Nov. 7 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following news:
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November 6, 2026
Written by Duard Headley
Research Roundup: Scoring the Sounds of the Silver Screen
World Soundtrack Award nominee Ludek Drizhal shares the stories behind the songs he composes, and how he's teaching the next generations of musicians
Research Roundup is a series that features Q&As with UNC faculty to share insights about their research in an approachable, bite-sized format. Eac more
"Prediction Markets," Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation: Facts, Fiction & The Law
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [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
2027 Academic Innovation Winter Institute: Turning Ideas into Action
POMONA, California, Nov. 6 -- California State University California State Polytechnic University Pomona campus posted the following news:
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2027 Academic Innovation Winter Institute: Turning Ideas into Action
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Innovation doesn't have to begin with a business plan. It can start with a classroom assignment, a creative solution to a campus challenge or an idea that brings people together.
Those possibilities will take center stage at the Office of Academic Innovation's annual two-day ins more
5 Questions with Bentley Trustee John P. Vaglica '91, MBA '94
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 6 -- Bentley University posted the following news:
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5 Questions with Bentley Trustee John P. Vaglica '91, MBA '94
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John P. Vaglica '91, MBA '94 credits much of his career success to a willingness and ability to evolve his skills in tandem with company growth and market innovation. A case in point is his 20-year career at Accession (now Brown & Brown) providing strategic, financial and operational leadership in growing the firm from $9 million to $1.8 billio more
Alexandre Jacquillat named faculty director of MIT Sloan's Master of Business Analytics degree program
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management posted the following news release:
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Alexandre Jacquillat named faculty director of MIT Sloan's Master of Business Analytics degree program
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Building on a decade of leadership in data science and AI, the program connects industry with MIT Sloan research, faculty, and students through a consortium and a hands-on capstone project.
Featured Experts
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., November 6, 2026 - more
AMA CEO calls on physicians to lead medicine through rapid change
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA CEO calls on physicians to lead medicine through rapid change
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- American Medical Association (AMA) CEO John Whyte, MD, MPH, called on physicians, residents and medical students today to help shape the future of medicine as the profession confronts growing financial pressures, threats to public health and rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
Sp more
American Bankruptcy Institute: October Small Business Subchapter V Elections Increase 24% Year Over Year
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankruptcy Institute posted the following news release:
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October Small Business Subchapter V Elections Increase 24% Year Over Year
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NEW YORK/ALEXANDRIA, Nov. 6, 2026-- The 280 subchapter V elections within chapter 11 filed during October 2026 increased 24% from the 225 filings in October 2025, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provider of US bankruptcy filing data.
Key October 2026 bankrupt more
Baboons Help Scientists Look for Early Alzheimer's Signs
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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Baboons Help Scientists Look for Early Alzheimer's Signs
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Trinity University psychology professor Kimberley Phillips, Ph.D., is working with researchers from Texas Biomedical Research Institute and UT Health San Antonio on a $200,000 study examining early signs of Alzheimer's disease in aging baboons. The research focuses on molecular changes in the brain that could help scientists detect neurodegeneration ear more
Beyond censorship: China's growing influence on Thailand's media
PARIS, France, Nov. 6 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Beyond censorship: China's growing influence on Thailand's media
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The Chinese regime has expanded its presence in Thailand's media sector through strategic partnerships with Thai outlets and journalists, and attempted to silence stories it does not like by intimidating them. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) spoke with numerous Thai journalists -- most under condition of anonymity for fear of more
Business and Technology Week Exposes Students to Industry Leaders
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Nov. 6 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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Business and Technology Week Exposes Students to Industry Leaders
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From Emmy-winners to successful business leaders and alumni who once sat right where they were, students at Lander were inspired to succeed during the 2026 Business and Technology Week.
Hosted by the College of Business and Technology, the week of events brought a slate of speakers to campus to speak about their careers and their journey more
Case Western Reserve-led team to study how the environment contributes to Alzheimer's and dementia
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 6 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Case Western Reserve-led team to study how the environment contributes to Alzheimer's and dementia
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How does the environment people live in affect their risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD)? That's an increasingly important question Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD, director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, is hoping to answer more
CICS Dean's Lecture Series: The Future of Predictive AI: Foundation Models for Enterprise Data
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Nov. 6 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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CICS Dean's Lecture Series: The Future of Predictive AI: Foundation Models for Enterprise Data
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Kumo (Nvidia) co-founder Hema Raghavan, a UMass Amherst computer science doctoral graduate, will deliver a lecture for the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences Dean's Lecture Series at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in Room E120 of the Computer Science Laboratories.
Raghavan's lecture, more
Credit unions build advocacy momentum heading into next Congress
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Credit unions build advocacy momentum heading into next Congress
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Following a successful midterm election for credit unions, America's Credit Unions advocacy leaders provided an update on the latest numbers and outlook for congressional priorities during a members-only webinar Thursday. Chief Advocacy Officer Kathleen Coulombe, Senior Vice President of Advocacy Greg Mesack, and Vice more
CSULB launching master's degree to create human connections through language
LONG BEACH, California, Nov. 6 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news:
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CSULB launching master's degree to create human connections through language
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As a translator for the Long Beach Unified School District, Alissa Garibay helps Spanish-speaking parents keep track of what is happening in their children's school lives.
"I think it's really important for parents to be involved in their students' education, and a lot of times, what stops them is the more
CTA Announces 2027 Executive Board and Board of Industry Leaders
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 6 [Category: Electronic Products] -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:
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CTA Announces 2027 Executive Board and Board of Industry Leaders
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Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(r) is announcing the election of its 2027 Executive Board (EB) and Board of Industry Leaders (BIL). The EB is CTA's governing board and the BIL is a select group of industry executives who advise on CTA policies and events, including CES(r) more
Early-Rate Registration Opens for Cold Chain's Flagship Industry Event of 2027
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 6 [Category: Materials Management] -- The Global Cold Chain Alliance posted the following news release:
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Early-Rate Registration Opens for Cold Chain's Flagship Industry Event of 2027
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ARLINGTON, VA (November 9, 2026) - The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has opened 2027 registration for temperature-controlled logistics' flagship annual industry event, GCCA Convention.
The event will gather cold chain leaders and senior teams from May 17 - 19, 2027 in Miami more
Experience Architecture student finds inspiration in 1920s printing presses
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Experience Architecture student finds inspiration in 1920s printing presses
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"I was big into graphic design in high school, and so I took all of the graphic design electives in my school, mostly because I love fonts," said Bolash, who is from Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and graduated from Rolling Meadows High School.
As her interest in design grew, so did her curiosity about what makes design effect more
Faculty Friday: Dr. Philip Perdue
CLINTON, South Carolina, Nov. 6 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news:
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Faculty Friday: Dr. Philip Perdue
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PC English professor explores the power of communication and technology
For Dr. Philip Perdue, associate professor of English and director of communication studies, communication is more than simply the words people say. He encourages students to think critically about the messages surrounding them to understand that messages shape beliefs, influence perspectives, and more
Faculty Perspectives on the 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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Faculty Perspectives on the 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections
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The 2026 US Midterms mark a pivotal moment for US democracy and the future of democratic politics.
Faculty Perspectives on the 2026 US Midterm Election
"Along with ideological polarization, the parties and their supporters have not only disagreed on issues but also come to dislike each other intensely and personally - what has been dubbed 'affective partisanshi more
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: 'Recent Evolution of AI-Related Labor Demand'
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following white paper (No. WP 26-24) on Sept. 24, 2026 by Kevin Rinz entitled "The Recent Evolution of AI-Related Labor Demand."
Here is the abstract:
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AI mentions in US job advertisements have increased substantially since the beginning of 2024. The increase is concentrated in occupations more intensely exposed to the capabilities of large language models: one additional standard deviation of exposure more
Five SC State students selected for national undergraduate research program
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Nov. 6 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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Five SC State students selected for national undergraduate research program
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Two teams of honors scholars and campus mentors will connect research with civic impact through CUR's 2026-2027 STR program
ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- Two South Carolina State University teams have been selected for the Council on Undergraduate Research's (CUR) 2026-2027 Students Transforming Through Research (STR): Whe more
Florida Poly and SelectFlorida forge alliance to advance Florida's global economic competitiveness
LAKELAND, Florida, Nov. 6 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release:
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Florida Poly and SelectFlorida forge alliance to advance Florida's global economic competitiveness
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Florida Polytechnic University and SelectFlorida have established a strategic partnership to attract high-value investment, advance technology infrastructure and expand Florida's competitiveness in fast-growing commercial sectors.
The agreement, signed on Monday, Nov. 2, connects Florida Poly more
From Texas to Japan, Crockett Analyzes Election Results
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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From Texas to Japan, Crockett Analyzes Election Results
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Trinity political science professor provides expert commentary on Democrats' midterm gains and what the results mean for Texas and the nation.
In The News
Baboons Help Scientists Look for Early Alzheimer's Signs
San Antonio Report highlights collaborative research led by a Trinity University psychology and neuroscience professor.
In The News
Nationa more
FSU law and business students tackle crypto fraud case in AI competition
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 6 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU law and business students tackle crypto fraud case in AI competition
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* The inaugural event brought together students from FSU's College of Law and Herbert Wertheim College of Business to apply their legal, financial and technological skills.
* A team of four students won the $2,000 grand prize after presenting their findings to a panel of industry and legal experts.
Armed with artificial intelli more
GCSU archivists: Keep a critical eye on AI-generated social media content
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- Georgia College and State University posted the following news:
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GCSU archivists: Keep a critical eye on AI-generated social media content
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A t least one generative AI social media account would have people believing the master bed inside Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion hauntingly "shakes like a thousand soldiers are marching past in the dark."
Rest assured the home to eight Georgia governors throughout the mid-19th century - now a historic house mus more
Health Wanted: Cancer Vaccines
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Health Wanted: Cancer Vaccines
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Health Wanted, a weekly radio show and podcast produced in collaboration with WABE, brings need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics.
The Episode
mRNA vaccines have been accused of a lot of things: making you a magnet, turning you into a 5G receiver, and even causing "turbo cancer." But what if, more
How to predict the behavior of molecules from scant data
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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How to predict the behavior of molecules from scant data
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Discovering new molecules for specific uses is a major driver of progress in a wide variety of industries, whether it's pharmaceutical companies looking for new drugs, or electronics or energy companies seeking new materials with particular properties. But it's also largely a trial-and-error process, because there is not yet more
IBM Unveils Its Most Advanced Quantum Computer in Chicago, Marking a Milestone for Illinois's Quantum Future
ARMONK, New York, Nov. 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Unveils Its Most Advanced Quantum Computer in Chicago, Marking a Milestone for Illinois's Quantum Future
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CHICAGO, November 6, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM), the University of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) today unveiled an IBM Quantum System Two in Chicago, IBM's first quantum computer in Illinois and the company's most advanced sy more
JT Torres is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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JT Torres is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
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JT Torres is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series Torres, director of the Harte Center at W&L, will explore the ethical implications of Griefbots in his Nov. 16 lecture.
JT Torres, director of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning at Washington and Lee University, will deliver a lecture at 5:15 p.m. on Nov. 16 in Room more
K&L Gates-CMU Conference Examines the Opportunities and Challenges of AI in Medicine
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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K&L Gates-CMU Conference Examines the Opportunities and Challenges of AI in Medicine
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Experts in artificial intelligence, medicine, ethics, law and policy gathered at Carnegie Mellon University for the K&L Gates Initiative in Ethics and Computational Technologies conference on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Opportunities and Challenges on Nov. 5.
The event explored how the rapidly increasi more
Louis Bookoff on Building the Technology Backbone for Charter Operators
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Bus Association issued the following news:
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Louis Bookoff on Building the Technology Backbone for Charter Operators
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Busie co-founder and CEO Louis Bookoff explains why modernizing dispatch, booking, and distribution can help charter operators grow without sacrificing margins, customer relationships, or control.
For charter bus operators, modernization is not as simple as adopting another piece of software.
Behind every tr more
Mario Ghossoub takes on the future of financial risk
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Nov. 6 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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Mario Ghossoub takes on the future of financial risk
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Mario Ghossoub never expected actuarial science to become his life's work. As a student of mathematics and engineering, he was drawn to the theoretical foundations of complex problems but wanted to find a career where he could apply that knowledge.
What began as a practical decision eventually developed into a lasting more
Matt Nanney Joins VHB as Regional Technology Leader
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Nov. 6 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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Matt Nanney Joins VHB as Regional Technology Leader
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VHB welcomes Matt Nanney, GISP, RPA, as Digital Delivery and Engineering Technology Leader for the Piedmont-Atlantic region. Matt will serve as a key member of the regional leadership team, connecting VHB's tech more
Nationwide Children's Hospital Marks 10 Years of Genomic Medicine Innovation
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 6 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Nationwide Children's Hospital posted the following news release:
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Marks 10 Years of Genomic Medicine Innovation
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Nationwide Children's Hospital is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine, marking a decade of genomic medicine innovation and clinical impact that continues to advance pediatric research and care.
Founded in 20 more
Northeast Power Electronics Symposium To Be Held at UConn for the Third Year
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Northeast Power Electronics Symposium To Be Held at UConn for the Third Year
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The University of Connecticut will welcome researchers, industry professionals, and students to the third annual Northeast Power Electronics Symposium (NEPES) on November 12 - 13 at the UConn Tech Park Innovation Partnership Building. The event aims to advance innovation, strengthen partnerships, and support workforce dev more
Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Canadian Pension Plans Navigate Challenging Markets in Q3
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 6 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release:
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Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Canadian Pension Plans Navigate Challenging Markets in Q3
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TORONTO -- Canadian pension plan returns fell in the third quarter, mostly a result of rising bond yields, with the median pension plan returning -1.5% for the quarter ending September 30 and 4.4% year-to-date, according to the North more
Nov. 18: Communicate with Confidence: Using AI as a Tool to Strengthen Communication Skills
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 6 -- Broome Community College posted the following news:
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Nov. 18: Communicate with Confidence: Using AI as a Tool to Strengthen Communication Skills
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Not sure what to ask your professor during office hours? Need to request an extension or have a difficult conversation about a grade? AI can help you prepare!
Join us to explore how tools like ChatGPT can help you organize your thoughts, ask more meaningful questions, prepare for challenging conversations, and more
Outsmarting storm surge
DOVER, Delaware, Nov. 6 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news:
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Outsmarting storm surge
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UD researchers and colleagues train algorithms to improve coastal flood resilience
As hurricanes and flood seasons peak each fall, Delawareans face converging threats from severe storms and rising sea levels, worsened by a changing environment. In response, researchers across the University of Delaware are turning to innovative technologies, including artificial intellig more
PA House Energy Committee chair: After historic election, Pennsylvania must act on energy affordability
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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PA House Energy Committee chair: After historic election, Pennsylvania must act on energy affordability
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Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus November 6, 2026 | 4:21 PM
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 6 - State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, chair of the Pennsylvania House Energy Committee, issued the following statement in response to Tuesday's election:
"The results of this week's election have cre more
Partnering with Hacktron to strengthen OpenAI's security
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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Partnering with Hacktron to strengthen OpenAI's security
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Partnering with Hacktron to find vulnerabilities in OpenAI's systems
Today we're announcing a partnership with Hacktron to find vulnerabilities in OpenAI's systems. Our engineers and Hacktron's security researchers will choose high-priority areas to test together more
Preparing workers for the age of AI
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 6 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Preparing workers for the age of AI
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* AI is disrupting traditional entry-level technology careers, making continuous learning and skill development increasingly important.
* LaunchCode and Per Scholas are adapting through employer partnerships, flexible training and ongoing education for alumni.
* Higher education can broaden AI-driven opportunity by combining technical training, durable sk more
Preparing workers for the age of AI
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 6 -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news:
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Preparing workers for the age of AI
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the workforce, raising important questions about how education can prepare people for an evolving job market. Jason Jabbari, an associate professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, offers some ideas.
He argues that education must combine up-to-date techn more
Researchers develop AI tool to improve crisis communication
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news:
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Researchers develop AI tool to improve crisis communication
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The system filters and categorizes disaster, weather and humanitarian reports to help emergency professionals quickly find relevant information during emergency response.
During a disaster, emergency managers need quick, reliable data to make decisions, but the vast and changing stream of information that emerges during a crisis can make it di more
RIT students bring their programming skills to the performing arts stage
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 6 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT students bring their programming skills to the performing arts stage
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Rochester Institute of Technology's Creative Code for Music course encourages students to explore the intersection between technology and the arts. One manifestation of that exploration involves showcasing their programming skills during a musical theater performance.
Students in the course were tasked with progr more
Seton Hall Faculty Lead October National Headlines
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 6 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall Faculty Lead October National Headlines
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Throughout October 2026, Seton Hall University faculty members maintained a strong presence across national and international media, delivering expert commentary on healthcare liability, global energy geopolitics, media history, digital ethics, political dynamics and more. Scholars offered critical insights to leading news outlets across the globe, i more
Snarky Puppy Bandleader Shares Lessons for CSUN Music Industry Studies Students in Mike Curb College-Soraya Master Class
NORTHRIDGE, California, Nov. 6 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release:
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Snarky Puppy Bandleader Shares Lessons for CSUN Music Industry Studies Students in Mike Curb College-Soraya Master Class
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Michael League first spread the word about his jazz band, Snarky Puppy, by mailing their low-budget 2006 debut CD in manila envelopes to clubs across the country.
"We set up some really janky tours where we were sleeping on floors or doing house parti more
Strong October Jobs Growth Beat Expectations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted posted the following news release:
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Strong October Jobs Growth Beat Expectations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that 165,000 jobs were added in October, higher than economists' expectations of 70,000 jobs. The overall unemployment rate decreased slightly to 4.1% in October from 4.2% in September.
The unemployment rate for women stayed the same, at 3.6% in October from more
Tuskegee University Unveils Center for Genomics and Health Disparity Research
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Nov. 6 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Tuskegee University Unveils Center for Genomics and Health Disparity Research
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From a Sketch on a Napkin to a Center for Discovery.
What began nearly six years ago as a conversation among scientists and a sketch on the back of a napkin has become one of the most significant additions to Tuskegee University's research infrastructure in recent history.
The newly completed Center for Genomics and Health Dis more
ULM computer science students place in top five at competition
MONROE, Louisiana, Nov. 6 -- The University of Louisiana Monroe campus posted the following news:
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ULM computer science students place in top five at competition
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MONROE, La. - Two ULM Computer Science students, Jeevan Parajuli and Pankaj Bhatta, recently participated in HackRice 16 (2026) at Rice University in Houston, Texas, on Sept. 11-13, 2026.
HackRice brings together creators, developers, and designers together under one roof to develop and showcase their creative and entreprene more
USI Board of Trustees approves five new certificates and microcredentials
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 6 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release:
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USI Board of Trustees approves five new certificates and microcredentials
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At its regular meeting on Thursday, November 5, the University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees approved five new graduate and undergraduate certificates and microcredentials designed to expand flexible learning opportunities and address workforce needs including artificial intelligence, data analytics, ear more
Vancouver tech startups recruit Northeastern students between classes
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 6 -- Northeastern University posted the following news:
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Vancouver tech startups recruit Northeastern students between classes
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Vancouver tech startups that work on Northeastern's campus are recruiting students between classes
More than 70 Vancouver companies use Northeastern's westernmost campus as a co-working space, providing graduate students with everything from career mentorship to formal job offers.
VANCOUVER - Nestled among the lofted classrooms, s more
VCU project will bring AI and cybersecurity training to the next generation of nurses
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU project will bring AI and cybersecurity training to the next generation of nurses
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As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in healthcare, nurses will need to understand more than how to use the technology. They also will need to know how to protect patients, their data and the systems on which modern care increasingly depends. A new interdisciplinary project at Virginia Commo more
West Chester University: Campus Kudos - October 2026
WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- West Chester University posted the following news:
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November 6, 2026
Campus Kudos: October 2026
October Kudos include statewide honors, a nursing program ranking, and a national television appearance.
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Campus Kudos is a monthly roundup of accomplishments by West Chester University faculty, students, staff and alumni.
Awards and recognition
History Professor tonya thames-taylor was named a 2026 Window Keeper by PA Humanities. The civic honor more
When AI Listens to Your Doctor's Appointment
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news:
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When AI Listens to Your Doctor's Appointment
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Imagine you're sitting at your doctor's office talking about something personal. Maybe it's a new symptom. Maybe it's your mental health. Maybe it's something you haven't told anyone else.
Healthcare providers recording and transcribing between themselves and the patient is a common practice.
Now that artificial intelligence tools are co more
Why 'Dreams'? Vivian May on This Year's Syracuse Symposium
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Why 'Dreams'? Vivian May on This Year's Syracuse Symposium
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For Vivian May, understanding and benefitting from the humanities happens in classrooms, archives and scholarly books, but also in daily interactions, in creativity and in communities, helping people thrive, together, through shared understanding.
That belief is at the heart of the annual Syracuse Symposium. For more than two decades, the free publi more
100 years of surgery at Stanford Medicine
STANFORD, California, Nov. 5 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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100 years of surgery at Stanford Medicine
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In 1926, Emile Holman, MD, became the inaugural academic chair of the department of surgery at Stanford Medical School. At that time, the campus was situated in San Francisco; ether was the anesthesia of choice and antibiotics had yet to be discovered. Surgeries largely addressed emergencies such as appendicitis, hernias, fractures and limbs that more
AI Is Pretty Good at Answering Voting-Related Questions - But Not Good Enough
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 5 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news:
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AI Is Pretty Good at Answering Voting-Related Questions - But Not Good Enough
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Artificial intelligence fails to accurately answer a series of questions on easily verified voting information between 4% and 13% of the time, depending on the platform queried, potentially disenfranchising voters who get misinformation on eligibility or time, manner, and place of voti more
Can AI Truly Understand? Spinoza Award Funds Student's Work to Find Out
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Can AI Truly Understand? Spinoza Award Funds Student's Work to Find Out
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Visualize a computer screen. A small circle drifts toward an image. It gets close, does some analysis, then pulls back. A moment later, it approaches again from another direction, then again backs off.
The circle is what Dio Brown '28 calls the "emergent" or heart of Kairos, the artificial intelligence system the junior in the College o more
Center for Applied Analytics hosts lecture by visiting specialist
RADFORD, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Center for Applied Analytics hosts lecture by visiting specialist
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It's been less than a year since Radford University's Center for Applied Analytics rebranded itself, and in that time, the facility has quickly fortified its goal of helping students and faculty navigate new realms of technologies and providing in-depth analyses of systems and data.
Associate Professor of Management Zach Collier was nam more
Courts in Brazil and Norway block Meta's bid to exploit news content without permission
PARIS, France, Nov. 5 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Courts in Brazil and Norway block Meta's bid to exploit news content without permission
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Following a similar ruling in Norway, a Brazilian court has temporarily barred Meta from collecting and using content without permission from media outlets behind a legal challenge to the company's new Commercial Terms. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) welcomes these decisions and calls for lasting safeg more
From Sacred Lands to Cyberspace: Notre Dame Law School Summit Explores Indigenous Sovereignty in the Digital Age
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Nov. 5 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news:
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From Sacred Lands to Cyberspace: Notre Dame Law School Summit Explores Indigenous Sovereignty in the Digital Age
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For Dr. Wendsler Nosie Sr., the fight to protect Mother Earth is inseparable from the fight to preserve the identity, traditions, and future of Indigenous peoples. As founder and leader of Apache Stronghold, Nosie has spent years defending Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site in Ari more
Groups Ask Schumer, Jeffries to Support Strong AI Guardrails in New Congress
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release:
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Groups Ask Schumer, Jeffries to Support Strong AI Guardrails in New Congress
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Washington, D.C. -- On Thursday, a coalition of 50+ groups sent a letter asking Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to appoint lawmakers committed to enacting strong safeguards on AI to key committee leadership positions.
In many ways, Tuesda more
Law and Technology: Emerita Professor Receives LegalTech Inspiration Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Law and Technology: Emerita Professor Receives LegalTech Inspiration Award
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"I'm thrilled to be recognized by the UIA for my work in the field of law and technology," says Chicago-Kent College of Law University Distinguished Professor Emerita Lori B. Andrews.
Andrews, who also serves as executive director of Chicago-Kent's Institute for Science, Law, and Technology, received the 2026 more
Maydonovitch siblings commit $3.5 million to SBU's future
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 5 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
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Maydonovitch siblings commit $3.5 million to SBU's future
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Estate commitments from Corinne Maydonovitch, '72, and Daniel Maydonovitch, '77, designate
$3.5 million for chemistry-related priorities and $500,000 for men's basketball
Anne and John Maydonovitch never had the opportunity to attend college. But they made education a priority for their children, a gift their daughter Corinne a more
Nebraska to lead cybersecurity for national AI research project
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 5 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Nebraska to lead cybersecurity for national AI research project
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a partner in the Fabric for AI-Driven Science, a five-year, $24.5 million project selected by the U.S. National Science Foundation to help build the nation's future data backbone for AI-driven research. Led by the Morgridge Institute for Research in Madison, Wisconsin, the project was announced as part more
New ISO certification bolsters C.H. Robinson's status as leading automotive logistics provider
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Nov. 5 [Category: BizConsulting] -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, posted the following news release:
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New ISO certification bolsters C.H. Robinson's status as leading automotive logistics provider
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., (Nov. 6, 2026) -- C.H. Robinson, the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for automotive supply chains. The internationally recognized certification validate more
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Pitch competition spotlights unsolved healthcare problems
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Vying for cash prizes, six students pitched pressing issues to a panel of experienced judges at the 2026 Problems Worth Solving pitch competition.
Before an entrepreneur can build a successful business, they need to start with a problem. Problems Worth Solving (PWS) is a pitch competition sponsored by the Meloy Program more
Sutter nurses, health care workers to hold info pickets across NorCal
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 5 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release:
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Sutter nurses, health care workers to hold info pickets across NorCal
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Sutter stalling at the bargaining table for patient care improvements
Nurses and health care workers at 13 facilities across Northern California will hold informational pickets the week of Nov. 9, announced California Nurses Association (CNA) and CNA affiliate Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CH more
University to lead cybersecurity for national Fabric for AI-Driven Science project
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 5 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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University to lead cybersecurity for national Fabric for AI-Driven Science project
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a partner in the Fabric for AI-Driven Science, a five-year, $24.5 million project selected by the U.S. National Science Foundation to help build the nation's future data backbone for AI-driven research. Led by the Morgridge Institute for Research in Madison, Wisconsin, the project wa more
Upcoming Campus Events: November 9 - 15
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Nov. 5 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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Upcoming Campus Events: November 9 - 15
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Join us this week to celebrate Veterans Week and National First-Generation Week with events all week long! End your week cheering on the men's basketball team!
Looking for more? Check out the UCCS online calendar at Mountain Lion Connect or visit ClubMatch to find a group that's right for you!
Campus Events | Athletics | Arts & Culture
Campus more
Vanderbilt launches Institute of Innovation, Technology and Translation in San Francisco, recruits Brown engineering dean Tejal Desai to lead
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 5 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Vanderbilt launches Institute of Innovation, Technology and Translation in San Francisco, recruits Brown engineering dean Tejal Desai to lead
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Vanderbilt has recruited esteemed engineer and biomedical scientist Tejal Desai, dean of engineering at Brown University, to lead its new Institute of Innovation, Technology and Translation. The institute will be a prominent feature of Vanderb more
Waves Men's and Women's Basketball Celebrate Home Opener with Doubleheader Games
MALIBU, California, Nov. 5 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news:
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Waves Men's and Women's Basketball Celebrate Home Opener with Doubleheader Games
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Category: University & Campus Life
A statement win by the men's team now sparks timely momentum as Waves basketball prepares to move into the brand-new Waves Arena at the Mountain at Mullin Park beginning December 5, 2026.
The University's For Greater Purpose brand campaign earned four awards, including three videos and the more
CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service Opens New Pathways to Success
NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 4 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news:
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CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service Opens New Pathways to Success
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the cybersecurity landscape, creating new threats while also giving professionals more sophisticated tools to defend against them.
At Old Dominion University, that transformation is creating new opportunities for students.
The University is among the first in the nation to offer the National Sc more
Engineering Students Mine History to Invent Tomorrow's Materials
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Engineering Students Mine History to Invent Tomorrow's Materials
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What will the water bottle of the future be made of? What fabrics will be used 100 years from now in the next popular clothing line?
As a Syracuse University Art Museum Faculty Fellow for the 2025-26 academic year, College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) professor Shikha Nangia developed a course where ancient artifacts meet modern e more
Hidden planet emerges from the glare
EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 4 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Hidden planet emerges from the glare
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EVANSTON, Ill. -- Even the world's most powerful telescopes have their blind spots.
Although NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) can peer billions of years into the past, it still struggles to photograph planets orbiting nearby stars. Stars shine with such extraordinary brightness that their glare overwhelms nearby planets' faint glow.
Now, a Northweste more
Quarterly Economy & Travel Industry Summary: Third Quarter 2026
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Bus Association issued the following news:
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Quarterly Economy & Travel Industry Summary: Third Quarter 2026
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* Investments in artificial intelligence and spending by wealthy households are driving strong growth, while the housing market and wage earners are under mounting pressure.
* The outlook depends heavily on the AI boom driving business investment and stock market gains powering consumer spending. A setback in either more
SBU panel explores AI, human dignity and the pursuit of truth
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 4 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
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SBU panel explores AI, human dignity and the pursuit of truth
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What does Pope Leo XIV have to say about artificial intelligence, and how can his insights help inform a St. Bonaventure education? These and other questions took center stage at a panel of students and professors on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Co-hosted by the university's Office for Mission Integration and the Department of Theolo more
Stanford University leaders: trust, training, and the future of law and medicine in the AI era
STANFORD, California, Nov. 4 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Stanford University leaders: trust, training, and the future of law and medicine in the AI era
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The medical and legal professions might seem like entirely disparate disciplines. But in the words of George Triantis, JSD '89, and Lloyd Minor, MD, deans of the Stanford Law School and School of Medicine, respectively, they are like-minded service professions facing new opportunities and chall more
Syracuse University, Elmira College Partner to Establish Graduate Studies Pathway
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Syracuse University, Elmira College Partner to Establish Graduate Studies Pathway
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A new partnership between Syracuse University and Elmira College has created a formal academic pathway for Elmira students who want to pursue a master's degree at Syracuse.
The agreement covers 15 graduate programs across four schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences (biomedical forensic science; forensic science more
UD launches platform to bring socially minded innovations to the public
DOVER, Delaware, Nov. 4 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news:
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Research within reach
UD launches platform to bring socially minded innovations to the public
The University of Delaware has launched an online Social Innovation Marketplace to help research-based innovations reach the organizations, communities and individuals that need them most.
The new portal serves as a centralized hub, showcasing UD's social innovations and streamlining access for the publi more
As Space Exploration Evolved, NASA Adapted Its Business Model
NEWARK, New Jersey, Nov. 3 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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As Space Exploration Evolved, NASA Adapted Its Business Model
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For more than 60 years, NASA has been sending people to space. As these programs evolved over time, so did NASA's business model. By modifying its technology and strategies as well as its organizational structure, the agency adapted its business model to align with shifts in mission goals for space travel, according to new resea more
Cincinnati Robotics Network kicks off at UC
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Cincinnati Robotics Network kicks off at UC
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The network aims to connect the people and organizations shaping Cincinnati's robotics industry
Cincinnati's robotics didn't start with the latest wave of automation. It's been unfolding for decades, quietly powering some of the region's most important industries.
Southwest Ohio is a major hub for advanced manufacturing, where companies in aerospace, chemi more
CSE major Jet Entyre uses AI in internship with Midland States Bank
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Nov. 3 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news:
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CSE major Jet Entyre uses AI in internship with Midland States Bank
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Why did you want to do an internship? What interested you in the company you worked for?
Within engineering and computer science, there is no better experience than an internship or co-op. I felt that pursuing an AI-focused internship would help strengthen my resume while improving my technical skills. I chose this op more
Down to earth: IU alumni tackle housing crisis by modernizing ancient building technology with AI
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 3 -- Indiana University issued the following news:
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Down to earth: IU alumni tackle housing crisis by modernizing ancient building technology with AI
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Terran Robotics -- a startup construction company cofounded by an Indiana University alumnus, with a workforce populated by IU graduates from a variety of fields -- wants to tackle the housing crisis with their distinctive brand of AI-piloted construction robots that build with compressed earth.
According to t more
Penn State Altoona faculty discuss 'Macbeth' on 'Horror Joy' podcast
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news:
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Penn State Altoona faculty discuss 'Macbeth' on 'Horror Joy' podcast
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ALTOONA, Pa. -- Penn State Altoona faculty members Brian Onishi, associate professor of philosophy, and Jeff Stoyanoff, associate professor of English and of women's, gender and sexuality studies, have released a new episode of their "Horror Joy" podcast.
In the latest episode, the hosts discuss William Shakespeare' more
UC Blue Ash professor receives international recognition for research on popular media and culture
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC Blue Ash professor receives international recognition for research on popular media and culture
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The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College's Krysten Stein is the recipient of an international award and recently started a fellowship in Germany as she continues to gain attention around the globe for her research on popular media and culture.
Stein is an assistant professor of communication at UC more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination: Legal Principles" by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber:
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SUMMARY
As automated tools for decisionmaking, including those using artificial intelligence (AI), have grown in popularity and sophistication, they raise questions about how their use intersects with federal antidiscrimination laws. Federal laws address various ki more
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:"
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Tensions Between Disparate Treatment and Disparate Impact
There are limits on how far people can go to eliminate disparate impacts without running afoul of prohibitions on disparate treatment. The Supreme Court has cautioned that disparate impact liability may not be used to more
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:"
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Disparate Impact
How Algorithms May Cause Disparate Impacts
Algorithmic decisionmaking could result in particular groups experiencing disproportionately negative outcomes in several ways. As a non-exhaustive list of examples, disparate impacts could result when algorithms re more
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:"
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Considering Requirements Beyond Nondiscrimination
Beyond establishing new antidiscrimination requirements in federal law, or amending existing ones, Congress could consider other frameworks for addressing algorithmic decisionmaking exercising different levels of oversight, su more
Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells - Permitting & State Program Primacy Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48033) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells: Permitting and State Program Primacy" by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates wells used for underground injection of carbon dioxide, known as Class VI wells. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), administered by EPA, proh more
Equity & Good Conscience Debt Waiver Statutes Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11497) by legislative attorney Sean Stiff:
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Equity and Good Conscience Debt Waiver Statutes
Each year, the federal government spends trillions of dollars through a wide variety of government programs. Agencies employ staff, rent office buildings, procure goods or services from private firms, award grants, make loans and loan guarantees, issue direct payments to prog more
Law Enforcement & Technology - "Lawful Access" Debate Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11769) by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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Law Enforcement and Technology: The "Lawful Access" Debate
Technological advances present both opportunities and challenges for U.S. law enforcement. For example, some developments have increased the quantity and availability of digital content and information for investigators and analysts. Some observers say law en more
National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance: Overview and Issues" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Park Service (NPS) has a multibillion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance - maintenance that was not performed as scheduled or as needed and was put off to a future time. NPS's deferred main more
National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview and Issues:"
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Funding for NPS Deferred Maintenance
NPS has used discretionary and mandatory appropriations, allocations from the Department of Transportation, park entrance and recreation fees, donations, and other funding sources to address the DM backlog. Often it is more
Native American Heritage Month Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44258) by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch:
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Native American Heritage Month: Fact Sheet
Introduction
Native American Heritage Month (also known as National American Indian Heritage Month) celebrates the contributions and achievements of Native Americans.
November was first designated as National American Indian Heritage Month on August 3, 1990, by P.L. 101-343 to aut more
Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Recent Developments
As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Mine more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed with seabed mining acti more
Copyright in Standards Incorporated by Reference Into Law & Pro Codes Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47656) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Copyright in Standards Incorporated by Reference into Law and the Pro Codes Act" by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey:
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SUMMARY
This report explains the current law concerning copyright protection for technical standards developed by private organizations and subsequently incorporated by reference into federal, state, or local law. It reviews the out more
Copyright in Standards Incorporated by Reference Into Law & Pro Codes Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47656) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Copyright in Standards Incorporated by Reference into Law and the Pro Codes Act:"
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Takings Clause Issues
If a government's incorporation by reference diminishes or eliminates copyright protection, it arguably raises questions under the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment. The Takings Clause states that "private property more
Delay in Changes to Hemp Definition - Cannabinoids Not Capable of Being Naturally Produced by Cannabis Plant Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11496) by foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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Delay in Changes to Hemp Definition: Cannabinoids Not Capable of Being Naturally Produced by the Cannabis Plant
Under federal law, cannabis and its derivatives are classified as either marijuana or hemp. Marijuana is subject to regulation under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), while hemp more
Farm Bill Primer - PLC & ARC Farm Support Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12114) by agricultural policy analyst Stephanie Rosch.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: PLC and ARC Farm Support Programs
The Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) programs provide income support for eligible agricultural producers that is triggered when market prices (PLC) or crop revenues (ARC) fall below certain thresholds. Congress origina more
Foreign Relations Reauthorization - Background & Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10293) by foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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Foreign Relations Reauthorization: Background and Issues
Introduction
The Constitution empowers Congress to provide funding, authorize programs, and conduct oversight with respect to foreign policy implementation. In exercising these powers, Congress has enacted several laws requiring foreign affairs ap more
Office of Personnel Management Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46833) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "The Office of Personnel Management: An Overview" by government organization and management analyst Taylor N. Riccard.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is authorized by statute to perform various duties and functions that are related to human resources management and personnel policies for the federal government. The more
Time Capsules for the Semiquincentennial of Signing of the Declaration of Independence Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13339) by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus and senior research librarian Jennifer E. Manning.
Here are excerpts:
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Time Capsules for the Semiquincentennial of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 2026, the United States celebrated the semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As part of the celebration more
Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray.
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SUMMARY
Many of today's federal lands are located on the ancestral homelands of federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes"). Many Tribes maintain ongoing physical, cultural, spiritual, and economic re more
Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands - Overview and Selected Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from Pat 1 of 2)
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Co-Managing Historic and Cultural Resources
Many Tribes maintain ongoing cultural and spiritual relationships with their ancestral homelands. Tribes may seek access to federal lands to continue practicing traditional ceremonies, and they ma more
Attempted Dismissals of Members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight & Management Board Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12598) by economic policy analyst D. Andrew Austin:
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Attempted Dismissals of Members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight and Management Board
On Friday, August 1, 2025, President Trump sent dismissal notices to five of the seven members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB or Oversight Board): Arthur J. Gonzalez, Cameron McKenzie, Betty A. Rosa, more
Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From August 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11495) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia:
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Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from August 2026
The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals are often the last word on more
Environmental Justice & Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11340) by legislative attorney Madeline W. Donley:
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Environmental Justice and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
During the Biden Administration, both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) sought to advance "environmental justice" goals using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), which prohibits recipients more
Federal Election Results - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46565) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Federal Election Results: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman, R. Sam Garrett and Karen L. Shanton:
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SUMMARY
States, territories, and the District of Columbia (DC) administer federal elections. Each of these jurisdictions has its own process for counting votes and declaring elec more
Five-Year Offshore Oil & Gas Leasing Program - History & Background Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44504) on Oct. 14, 2026, entitled "Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: History and Background" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay and legislative attorney Adam Vann.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Under Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (OCSLA; 43 U.S.C. Sec.1344), the Secretary of the Interior must prepare and maintain forward-l more
Funding for the Impact Aid Program Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43657) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "Funding for the Impact Aid Program: Options for Budget Year Appropriations, Forward Funding and Advance Appropriations" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and social policy specialist Jessica Tollestrup.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Administered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the Impact Aid program is one of the oldest federal more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43397) entitled "Legislative Branch Appropriations: Frequently Asked Questions" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report responds to frequently asked questions about legislative branch appropriations. Frequently asked questions include the items that are funded within this bill; development, presentation, and consideration of the legislative branch more
Overview of the U.N. System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11780) by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield.
Here are excerpts:
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United Nations Issues: Overview of the United Nations System
The United Nations (UN) system comprises interconnected entities including the United Nations, specialized agencies, peacekeeping operations, funds and programs, and other entities. Congress has generally supported the UN system more
Confirmation of U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations During Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1946-2024 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12749) by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion.
Here are excerpts:
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Confirmation of U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations During Lame Duck Sessions of Congress (1946-2024)
This Insight provides information and analysis related to U.S. circuit and district court nominations confirmed during lame duck sessions held by the Senate during the postwar pe more
Election Day - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46413) entitled "Election Day: Frequently Asked Questions" by senior knowledge management librarian Caitlin Curran:
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SUMMARY
Election Day is the day legally established to select public officials in the United States. General elections for federal offices - President, Vice President, and U.S. Congress - are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years. Ci more
Jordan - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL33546) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Jeremy M. Sharp.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is an important U.S. partner in the Middle East, and the two countries have cooperated closely for decades. Issues of bilateral cooperation include countering Islamist extremism, stabilizing Iraq and more
Members' Representational Allowance - History & Usage Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40962) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Members' Representational Allowance: History and Usage" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Members of the House of Representatives have one consolidated allowance, the Members' Representational Allowance (MRA), with which to operate their offices. The first full year of the MRA was the second session of the 104th Congre more
Members' Representational Allowance - History & Usage Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40962) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Members' Representational Allowance - History and Usage:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Individual MRAs for Members: Formula and Authorized Levels Since 1996
The MRA for each Member is set by the Committee on House Administration based on three components: personnel, official office expenses, and official (franked) mail. The personnel allowance compone more
Proposed Rule Affecting Noncitizen Eligibility for Refundable Tax Credits Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13337) by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott and immigration policy analyst Abigail F. Kolker:
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Proposed Rule Affecting Noncitizen Eligibility for Refundable Tax Credits
On August 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed a new rule that would make some noncitizens ineligible for the portion of certain refundable tax credits that exceed the taxpayer's in more
Recent Changes to DOJ's Interpretation of Olmstead V. L.C. Ex Rel. Zimring Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11494) by legislative attorneys April J. Anderson and Abigail A. Graber:
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Recent Changes to DOJ's Interpretation of Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring
In 1999, the Supreme Court decided the landmark disability discrimination case Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring, which established that "unjustified institutional isolation of persons with disabilities is a form of discr more
Temporary Control of 7-Hydroxymitragynine & Other Kratom-Related Substances Under the Controlled Substances Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11457) by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Temporary Control of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Other Kratom-Related Substances Under the Controlled Substances Act
On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced its intent to temporarily place in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) a chemical found in the kratom plant, 7- 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
Tipoffs: GAO Reports (Weekly)
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination: Legal Principles" by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber:
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SUMMARY
As automated tools for decisionmaking, including those using artificial intelligence (AI), have grown in popularity and sophistication, they raise questions about how their use intersects with federal antidiscrimination laws. Federal laws address various ki more
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 4)
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Disparate Impact
How Algorithms May Cause Disparate Impacts
Algorithmic decisionmaking could result in particular groups experiencing disproportionately negative outcomes in several ways. As a non-exhaustive list of examples, disparate impacts could result when algorithms re more
National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance: Overview and Issues" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Park Service (NPS) has a multibillion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance - maintenance that was not performed as scheduled or as needed and was put off to a future time. NPS's deferred main more
National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview and Issues:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Funding for NPS Deferred Maintenance
NPS has used discretionary and mandatory appropriations, allocations from the Department of Transportation, park entrance and recreation fees, donations, and other funding sources to address the DM backlog. Often it is more
Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Many of today's federal lands are located on the ancestral homelands of federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes"). Many Tribes maintain ongoing physical, cultural, spiritual, and economic re more
Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands - Overview and Selected Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from Pat 1 of 2)
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Co-Managing Historic and Cultural Resources
Many Tribes maintain ongoing cultural and spiritual relationships with their ancestral homelands. Tribes may seek access to federal lands to continue practicing traditional ceremonies, and they ma more
Funding for the Impact Aid Program Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43657) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "Funding for the Impact Aid Program: Options for Budget Year Appropriations, Forward Funding and Advance Appropriations" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and social policy specialist Jessica Tollestrup.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Administered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the Impact Aid program is one of the oldest federal more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43397) entitled "Legislative Branch Appropriations: Frequently Asked Questions" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report responds to frequently asked questions about legislative branch appropriations. Frequently asked questions include the items that are funded within this bill; development, presentation, and consideration of the legislative branch more
Members' Representational Allowance - History & Usage Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40962) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Members' Representational Allowance: History and Usage" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Members of the House of Representatives have one consolidated allowance, the Members' Representational Allowance (MRA), with which to operate their offices. The first full year of the MRA was the second session of the 104th Congre more
Blue Dog Coalition Unveils Budget Process Reform Package
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Blue Dog Coalition issued the following news release:
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Blue Dog Coalition Unveils Budget Process Reform Package
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Representatives Jared Golden (D-ME), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), and Adam Gray (D-CA) - leaders in the House Blue Dog Coalition - recently introduced the Congressional Budget Reform Act of 2026, a package of nine fiscal reform proposals. They put the reforms into three main categories: fixing the broken budget process, strengthening fiscal guar more
