$1M Gift to UW Establishes New Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Feb. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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$1M Gift to UW Establishes New Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory
A transformative $1 million gift from Richard and Marilyn Lynch has made possible the creation of the Richard and Marilyn Lynch Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory in the University of Wyoming's Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering.
The gift, made through a donor-advised fund to the UW Foundation, will more
AbbVie AI Expert to Headline USI Romain Market Makers Event
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Feb. 12 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release:
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AbbVie AI expert to headline USI Romain Market Makers event
The University of Southern Indiana Romain College of Business is proud to welcome Brian Martin, Chief AI Product Owner at AbbVie, as the next speaker in the College's Romain Market Makers Speaker Series. He will deliver his presentation, The Impact of AI and the Future of the Cognitive Enterprise, from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Februa more
Accuracy in Media: Ohio State Administrator Admits DEI Programs Continue Despite State Law, Citing Apple-Funded Grants
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Ohio State Administrator Admits DEI Programs Continue Despite State Law, Citing Apple-Funded Grants
An Ohio State University administrator was recorded on hidden camera stating that the university's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs continue to operate despite a state and federal ban. The administrator acknowledged concerns about funding but said the university has circumvented those limit more
American Supply Association: Cybersecurity Starts With Awareness, Not Technology
ITASCA, Illinois, Feb. 12 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Cybersecurity Starts with Awareness, Not Technology
For many distributors, cybersecurity still feels abstract. It shows up in headlines, vendor conversations, and insurance questionnaires, but rarely in a way that leadership teams feel equipped to evaluate directly. When it's unclear where to start, progress often stalls.
To help close that gap, the ASA Cybersecurity Task Gr more
ASA's January Economic Report: The Data Says "Slowdown"... or Does It?
ITASCA, Illinois, Feb. 12 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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ASA's January Economic Report: The Data Says "Slowdown"... or Does It?
From January 2026 ASA Monthly Economic Report: Q4 estimates have come down a bit from what they were a few weeks ago, but the data is still pointing towards a very high level of 4.2% according to the Fed's GDPNow study. It had been as high as 5.4% but few expected that range to stick. The 4.2% growth is st more
Banner Health Pioneers Advanced Treatment for Complex Coronary Disease
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 12 -- Banner Health issued the following news release:
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Banner Health pioneers advanced treatment for complex coronary disease
New technology unveiled at Banner's inaugural Scottsdale Interventional Forum conference
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Banner Health is revolutionizing the treatment of complex coronary disease through an innovative strategic partnership with Heartflow, a cutting-edge technology company specializing in cardiovascular disease.
This groundbreaking collaboration combi more
CNU Research Shows AI Can Assist in Asking Someone Out
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news:
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'Hey Siri, Help Me Get a Date'
CNU research shows AI can assist in asking someone out
By Kelli Caplan
With the vibe of Valentine's Day in the air, it's tempting to try to woo a potential date with a romantic text.
Well, don't push send on that heartfelt message just yet.
That's according to CNU Professor Dr. David Roache. He recently conducted research showing you have a better chance of mak more
Common Sense Media Report Shows Strong Adult Support For Age Assurance Online
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Age Assurance Attitudes Among Adults - A report from Common Sense Media, San Francisco, California - January 2026 (14 pages)
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Common Sense Media issued a report that reveals overwhelming public support for systems that help verify or assess users' ages online to protect children from harmful content, activities and features across digital platforms. The research finds that 95 per cent of adult respondents believe children need protections from certain type more
Demand Progress: OpenAI Recklessness Shows Need for State AI Laws
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 12 -- Demand Progress issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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OpenAI Recklessness Shows Need for State AI Laws
AI Companies Dismiss Safety Warnings in Pursuit of Profits
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Washington, D.C. -- On Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI fired a top safety executive after she warned that a new "adult mode" for ChatGPT would harm users and that the company's child-exploitation safeguards weren't effective enough. Last month, Reuters more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: 'Robot Pizza Chef' Serving Up Better Quantum Computers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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A 'Robot Pizza Chef' Serving Up Better Quantum Computers
A new cluster tool at Berkeley Lab gives researchers a faster way to find the ideal recipes for superconducting qubits, sensors, and other ingredients in a quantum computer.
Key Takeaways
* The new QIS cluster tool at the Molecular Foundry lets researchers experiment with dozens of materials and methods more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: AI Sensor 'Sniffs' Out Spectral Targets
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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New AI Sensor 'Sniffs' Out Spectral Targets
A first-of-its-kind smart sensor developed at Berkeley Lab performs AI tricks to identify targets while it captures spectral images
By Rachel Berkowitz
Meet the sniffer dog of spectroscopy tools: an AI-enhanced sensor that can "sniff and seek" target objects in real-time.
Spectral imaging tools -- cameras that captu more
GAO Denies Salient CRGT Protest Over $134 Million Information Technology Task Order
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a bid protest filed by Salient CRGT Inc., Fairfax, Virginia, regarding a technology information services task order awarded to Science Applications International Corp., Reston, Virginia.
The task order, issued by the GAO's own technology division, is a hybrid fixed-price and time-and-materials contract featuring a one-year base period and four one-year options. The dispute arose after SAIC was selected as the best-value prov more
Gartner Predicts Over 40% of CMOs Who Push for Larger Brand Budgets Will Lose Influence With the C Suite
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts Over 40% of CMOs Who Push for Larger Brand Budgets Will Lose Influence With the C Suite
Brand "Doom Loop" Persists As 84% of Companies Struggle to Measure Brand Value
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By 2027, over 40% of CMOs who push for larger brand budgets will lose influence with the C-suite because they will be unable to demonstrate sufficient returns, more
Gartner Predicts That by 2028 Misconfigured AI Will Shut Down National Critical Infrastructure in a G20 Country
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts That by 2028 Misconfigured AI Will Shut Down National Critical Infrastructure in a G20 Country
Safe Override Mode in AI Systems Supporting National Critical Infrastructure Is Essential to Ensure Ultimate Human Control
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Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, predicts that by 2028, misconfigured AI in cyber more
Gartner Survey Finds Low-Growth Economic Environment Remained Top Concern Among Risk Leaders in Fourth Quarter of 2025
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Finds Low-Growth Economic Environment Remained Top Concern Among Risk Leaders in Fourth Quarter of 2025
Survey of 367 Senior Enterprise Risk Executives Places Economic and AI Concerns Among Top Five Emerging Risks
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The low-growth economic environment, caused by global trade tensions and increased volatility in financial markets more
In Responses to Warren, Trump CYBERCOM and NSA Nominee Warns About China Seeking Advanced American AI Chips
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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In Responses to Warren, Trump CYBERCOM and NSA Nominee Warns About China Seeking Advanced American AI Chips
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and a Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on LTG Jo more
Indiana University Indianapolis: 'Good Solutions Require Good Data' - Engineer Tackles the Challenge of Microplastics
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 12 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news:
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'Good solutions require good data': Engineer tackles the challenge of microplastics
An electrical engineer who joined the Indiana University Indianapolis campus last semester is bringing his microplastics research to a new lab in the Hoosier State.
Mark Cheng, professor of biomedical engineering and informatics in the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering in India more
Institute for Energy Research: EPA Will Rescind Obama's 'Endangerment Finding'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 11, 2026:
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The EPA Will Rescind Obama's "Endangerment Finding"
President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to rescind an Obama-era ruling that currently serves as the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation. The 2009 "endangerment finding" determined that six greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health and welfare. Despite Obama's EPA indicating the rule was b more
NEW YORK, Feb. 12 -- The International Trademark Association issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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INTA Annual Meeting Registration Surpasses 6,000, Attracting Stellar Speaker Roster
The International Trademark Association (INTA) is pleased to announce that its 148th Annual Meeting, taking place May 2-6, 2026, in London, England, is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic and highly attended gatherings in the Association's history. Registration has already exceeded 6,000 more
INTA Formalizes Collaborations With Four Leading UK Intellectual Property Organizations Ahead of the 2026 Annual Meeting
NEW YORK, Feb. 12 -- The International Trademark Association issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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INTA Formalizes Collaborations with Four Leading UK Intellectual Property Organizations Ahead of the 2026 Annual Meeting
The International Trademark Association (INTA) is pleased to announce the signing of Cooperation Agreements with four leading UK intellectual property (IP) organizations:
* The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG);
* The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys more
Microsoft Joins UAH Invention to Innovation Center as Corporate Partner, Strengthening Huntsville's Federal Tech Ecosystem
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Feb. 12 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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Microsoft joins UAH Invention to Innovation Center as corporate partner, strengthening Huntsville's federal tech ecosystem
Russ Nelson
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, announced a major new partnership with Microsoft, which will join UAH's Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) as a Corporate Innovation Partner. The collaboration marks a significa more
Navy Wins Bid Protest Over Professional Services Contract for Medical Force Development
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a split decision regarding a challenge by JDSAT Inc., McLean, Virginia, against a U.S. Navy solicitation for professional services. The ruling that was released on Jan. 12, 2026, largely upholds the Navy's plan to procure specialized support for the Naval Medicine Force Development Center.
JDSAT, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, argued that the Navy's request for quotations exceeded the legal boundaries of th more
NDSU Earns Top Finishes in AI Computer Programming Competition
FARGO, North Dakota, Feb. 12 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news:
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NDSU earns top finishes in AI computer programming competition
Teams of up to three students designed and coded an AI agent to play a video game.
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Students from NDSU swept the top awards at this year's Byte-le Royale, a 12-hour artificial intelligence programming competition hosted by the NDSU chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery.
Nick Althoff, competing as Team Wah, took first pla more
New Institute at New Mexico Tech Will Propel AI Technologies at the Nationally Recognized STEM Institution
SOCORRO, New Mexico, Feb. 12 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news:
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New Institute at New Mexico Tech Will Propel AI Technologies at the Nationally Recognized STEM Institution
A generous donation from alumnus and supporter Raul Deju will help "Techies" drive global innovation
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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech) is proud to announce the establishment of the Raul Deju Institute for Artificial Intelligence. This new initia more
NRC Health Issues Commentary: Before Patients Find You, AI Already Has - What Health Systems Must Do Now
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 12 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following commentary on Feb. 11, 2026, by Brian Wynne, Senior Vice President of Growth:
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Before Patients Find You, AI Already Has: What Health Systems Must Do Now
Before a patient ever visits your website, calls your contact center, or walks through your doors, something else has already met them first.
AI.
As I shared during our recent NRC Health webcast with Damian Rollison, Senio more
Open Markets Institute Report Calls For Stronger Sovereignty And Digital Infrastructure Strategy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Taming the hyperscalers: A blueprint for an open, competitive, and sovereign European cloud market - A report from Open Markets Institute - February 2026 (12 pages)
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The Open Markets Institute issued a report analyzing the strategic importance of cloud infrastructure for Europe's economic resilience, digital sovereignty and technological competitiveness, arguing that current dependencies on non-European providers pose structural risks to long-term policy a more
Penn's ENIAC, the World's First Electronic Computer, Turns 80
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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Penn's ENIAC, the world's first electronic computer, turns 80
Housed in the University of Pennsylvania's Moore School Building, ENIAC--the first programmable, electronic, general-purpose computer--launched in 1946. ENIAC's ability to be reprogrammed to solve a wide range of complex numerical problems was revolutionary and laid the foundation for modern digital systems.
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Computing now pow more
Radisson Hotel Group and Amadeus Launch Direct API Connectivity to Modernize Hotel Distribution
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Feb. 12 -- Radisson Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Rezidor Hotel Group, issued the following news release:
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Radisson Hotel Group and Amadeus launch direct API connectivity to modernize hotel distribution
Radisson Hotel Group and Amadeus provide a new benchmark in travel distribution, delivering faster, smarter, and more reliable access to the Group's booking platform.
In a move that supports its technological ambitions to improve guest experience across its global h more
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026:
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Ranking Member Huffman Blasts Whitewashing & Corruption Surrounding America's 250th Birthday
Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Democrats called out Republicans for allowing Trump to hijack America's 250th Birthday celebration to sel more
Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Reclaiming Harsh Habitats With Black Soldier Fly Larvae
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Reclaiming harsh habitats with black soldier fly larvae
Collaborative research supported by the WoodNext Foundation aims to autonomize rehabilitation of extreme environments.
By Alyssa Schaechinger
Extreme environments -- on Earth and beyond -- limit human habitation due to high levels of contaminants in the soil, making it difficult for food production. With instrumental fund more
UL Lafayette Launches Ph.D. Program in Applied Computing and Information Sciences
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Feb. 12 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news:
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UL Lafayette launches Ph.D. program in applied computing and information sciences
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has launched a Ph.D. program in applied computing and information sciences, the first of its kind in the state. Its curriculum is tailored to prepare students to make strategic, research-based leadership decisions and improve business efficiency.
"Unlike program more
University of Kentucky to Feature 'AI in Action' at Feb. 26 Event
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 12 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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UK to feature 'AI in Action' at Feb. 26 event
Dave Melanson, Public Relations and Strategic Communications
Artificial intelligence (AI) programs, partnerships and possibilities will take center stage during a campus AI showcase on Thursday, Feb. 26. The event -- UK x Microsoft: CATS AI in Action -- is free and open to all faculty, staff and students as well as community members. It will feature offici more
University of Nevada: $2.7M Grant Strengthens AI and Computer Science Teaching in Nevada
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 12 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news:
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$2.7M grant strengthens AI and computer science teaching in Nevada
College of Education & Human Development to support preservice and in-service educators through training and certification
Kelly Hanlon
The University of Nevada, Reno's College of Education & Human Development is playing a central role in a new four-year, $2.7 million federal initiative designed to expand artificial intelligence and computer s more
University of Texas Dallas: Education Initiative To Strengthen Students' AI Literacy, Training
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Education Initiative To Strengthen Students' AI Literacy, Training
By: Veronica Gonzalez
The University of Texas at Dallas will receive $4 million over four years from the U.S. Department of Education to boost high school and college students' proficiency in artificial intelligence (AI) and prepare them for the future workforce.
UT Dallas is one of 18 institutions across the country to recei more
UT Tyler Engineering Professor Earns National Research Award
TYLER, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release:
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UT Tyler Engineering Professor Earns National Research Award
Dr. Prabha Sundaravadivel, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler, received the American Society for Engineering Education 2026 Curtis W. McGraw Research Award-Non-PhD Granting Program Category. This is UT Tyler's second McGraw awardee in four years.
The award recognizes S more
Warren, Warner Press Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Reportedly Pushing Out Key Officials Working to Counter Cyber Threats Posed by China
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Warner Press Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Reportedly Pushing Out Key Officials Working to Counter Cyber Threats Posed by China
Warren, Warner note this is a "fact pattern that could indicate that the Administration is attempting to appease President Xi Jinping by muzzling our national security professionals" more
Wilkes University Announces Google AI for Education Accelerator Partnership
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release:
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Wilkes University Announces Google AI for Education Accelerator Partnership
Wilkes University announced today that it has joined the Google AI for Education Accelerator program to offer career-focused resources for students. The program, a national initiative to support AI skill building, includes access to valuable training resources and tools that can be used for research, classroom projects, p more
Wittenberg University: Class of 2026 Commencement Speaker
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 12 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release:
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Class of 2026 Commencement Speaker
Rakesh Tondon '01, currently advising Entrepreneurs First, will deliver the keynote address during Wittenberg's 176th Commencement exercises, May 16
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A highly successful entrepreneur with 20-plus years of experience navigating hypergrowth and global expansion of startups, along with managing strategic acquisitions, Rakesh Tondon, Wittenberg class of 2001, has acce more
Yale University: AI Tool Helps Scientists See How Cells Work Together Inside Diseased Tissue
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 12 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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New AI Tool Helps Scientists See How Cells Work Together Inside Diseased Tissue
By Colin Poitras
Doctors and scientists have long relied on microscopes to study human tissue and diagnose disease. But today's medical research produces far more information than the human eye alone can handle, including detailed maps of genes and proteins inside cells.
A new study from Yale University researchers shows how art more
$50 Million Gift Fuels Next Era of Cardiovascular Innovation at Northwestern Medicine
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release:
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$50 Million Gift Fuels Next Era of Cardiovascular Innovation at Northwestern Medicine
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CHICAGO, IL - February 11, 2026 - Chicago philanthropist Neil G. Bluhm and the Bluhm Family Foundation are underscoring their commitment to life-saving heart care with a $50 million gift to the Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI). The gift builds on two decades of ge more
$50 Million Gift Fuels Next Era of Cardiovascular Innovation at Northwestern Medicine
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news:
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$50 Million Gift Fuels Next Era of Cardiovascular Innovation at Northwestern Medicine
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CHICAGO, IL - February 11, 2026 - Chicago philanthropist Neil G. Bluhm and the Bluhm Family Foundation are underscoring their commitment to life-saving heart care with a $50 million gift to the Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI). The gift builds on two decades of gene more
'Unraveled' author Maxine Bedat, sustainable fashion show highlight UM-Flint's Common Read
FLINT, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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'Unraveled' author Maxine Bedat, sustainable fashion show highlight UM-Flint's Common Read
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The University of Michigan-Flint will host Maxine Bedat, author of "Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment," 2 p.m., Feb. 25, in the Harding Mott University Center KIVA. The reading will be followed at 3 p.m. by "Wear it Forward," a sustainable fashion show in UCEN's Happenings Room.
The events are par more
AECOM to provide detailed design services to support delivery of Sydney Metro West
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 11 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM to provide detailed design services to support delivery of Sydney Metro West
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DALLAS (February 11, 2026) -AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it will deliver detailed design services for the Sydney Metro West Linewide Systems package in a joint venture with WSP, supporting John Holland, the project lead and contractor. Sydn more
Aging Trade-Ins Collide With Surging Global Demand for Pre-Owned Smartphones, According to New Data Released from Circana and B-Stock
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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Aging Trade-Ins Collide With Surging Global Demand for Pre-Owned Smartphones, According to New Data Released from Circana and B-Stock
San Mateo, CA and Chicago, IL -- New data from both Circana and B-Stock reveals the age of smartphones traded-in reached an all-time high during the 2025 upgrade cycle, with more
AI Boom Drives Data Center Capex to $1.7 Trillion by 2030, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Feb. 11 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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AI Boom Drives Data Center Capex to $1.7 Trillion by 2030, According to Dell'Oro Group
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - February 11, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and more
AI for Soldiers, Movies, and Children: USC Engineer Elected to National Academy
MARINA DEL REY, California, Feb. 11 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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AI for Soldiers, Movies, and Children: USC Engineer Elected to National Academy
Professor Shrikanth Narayanan recognized by the NAE for pioneering contributions to human-centered AI and speech technologies with wide-ranging societal impact
By Magali Gruet
From teaching machines to understand human emot more
Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International: Yamato Trap - What Japan's Mega-Battleships Should Teach Us About the Future of the U.S. Navy
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following commentary on Feb. 10, 2026, by President and CEO Michael Robbins:
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The Yamato Trap: What Japan's Mega-Battleships Should Teach Us About the Future of the U.S. Navy
In the late 1930s, Japan built two of the most formidable warships ever conceived. Yamato and Musashi were floating proof of industrial power and a theory of victory--giant, heavily armored battleships that could o more
At Bryant, AI literacy is a competitive differentiator in healthcare education
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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At Bryant, AI literacy is a competitive differentiator in healthcare education
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It's the spring semester of 2025 and Sam Lapiejko '26 is walking classmates through a literature review on automated rotator cuff tear detection using 3D convolutional neural networks. The study's authors used a computer program to look at 3D images of shoulders to locate tears and, using the academic paper as a guide, Lapiej more
Behind the Scenes of Risk Journal Summit with Head of Communities for Dow Jones Risk, Nick Elliott
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release:
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Behind the Scenes of Risk Journal Summit with Head of Communities for Dow Jones Risk, Nick Elliott
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Earlier this month, Dow Jones hosted its inaugural Risk Journal Summit in Dubai, bringing together top risk, compliance and legal professionals. We caught up with Nick Elliott, head of communities at Dow Jones Risk for a behind-the-scenes look at the key t more
Boilermakers shoot for the moon with innovative solutions during Moonshot Pitch Challenge
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Boilermakers shoot for the moon with innovative solutions during Moonshot Pitch Challenge
Four teams of Purdue University students won a combined $5,500 from Purdue Innovates Incubator during the finals of the Moonshot Pitch Challenge, a semiannual ideation-focused competition.
Fifteen finalist teams had two minutes to pitch their solutions to judges. Winning teams ideated solutions that address c more
BorgWarner Reports 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Guidance, Returned Approximately $630 Million to Shareholders in 2025, Strategically Enters Data Center Market with Turbine Generator System Award
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Feb. 11 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release:
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BorgWarner Reports 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Guidance, Returned Approximately $630 Million to Shareholders in 2025, Strategically Enters Data Center Market with Turbine Generator System Award
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Auburn Hills, Michigan, February 11, 2026 - BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) today reported fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results and provided 2026 guidance.
Full Year 2025 H more
BorgWarner Strategically Enters Data Center Market with Power Generation Solution Award
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Feb. 11 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release:
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BorgWarner Strategically Enters Data Center Market with Power Generation Solution Award
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Auburn Hills, Michigan, February 11, 2026 - BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) announced it has signed a Master Supply Agreement with TurboCell, a subsidiary of full stack data center infrastructure developer Endeavour, to supply a highly modular turbine generator system. BorgWarner expects more
Calix Advances Audience of One Marketing Segmentation
SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 11 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Calix Advances Audience of One Marketing Segmentation
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SAN JOSE, Calif.-February 11, 2026- Today, Calix Inc. (NYSE: CALX) launched the next generation of Calix Engagement Cloud on the Calix Platform, advancing the ability of service providers to deliver personalized offers that resonate with the experiences residential and business subscriber more
Career coach adopts lifelong learning to serve students
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Career coach adopts lifelong learning to serve students
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La-Toya Gomez has been working in career services since pivoting from the finance industry in 2018. Now she's working as a career manager for The University of Baltimore's Career and Internship Center and career coach for the Merrick School of Business.
Seeing the rising demand for knowledge about AI, La-Toya decided to enroll in the busines more
CCIA Expands Brussels Team with Two New Policy Hires and Promotions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Expands Brussels Team with Two New Policy Hires and Promotions
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Brussels, BELGIUM - The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) today announced the expansion of its Brussels office with two new policy managers - strengthening the Association's expertise in intellectual property and audiovisual policy, as well as access more
Chau Vu '26 Wins Pomona's First CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award
CLAREMONT, California, Feb. 11 -- Pomona College issued the following news:
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Chau Vu '26 Wins Pomona's First CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award
Chau Vu '26 is the first student from Pomona College to receive a Computing Research Association (CRA) Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award--the highest honor for an undergraduate involved in computer science research.
Vu, a computer science major and native of Hanoi, Vietnam, was one of eight students from colleges and univers more
Circana Appoints Highly Regarded Business Leaders to Board of Directors
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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Circana Appoints Highly Regarded Business Leaders to Board of Directors
Circana LLC, a leading global provider of data, insights, and advisory services, today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Brian Cornell, Executive Chair of Target Corp.; Lauren Cooks Levitan, Co-F more
Circana Forecasts a Transformative Year for Video Games in 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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Circana Forecasts a Transformative Year for Video Games in 2026
The U.S. video game industry enters 2026 with the potential to reach a new record high in consumer spending, following a year of slight growth driven by new hardware, rising subscription engagement, and robust player demand across platforms. A more
Combining AI with OCT shows potential for detecting lipid-rich plaques in coronary arteries
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release:
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Combining AI with OCT shows potential for detecting lipid-rich plaques in coronary arteries
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By extracting spectral information from OCT images, advance could help doctors identify high-risk plaques before they trigger heart attacks
WASHINGTON -Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence-based approach for detecting fatty deposits inside coronary arteries u more
Comcast NBCUniversal Uses the Power of Sports to Drive Community Impact Nationwide
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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Comcast NBCUniversal Uses the Power of Sports to Drive Community Impact Nationwide
Throughout 2026, Comcast NBCUniversal will support community-focused initiatives alongside major sporting events including Super Bowl LX, NBA All-Star 2026, and the FIFA World Cup 2026(tm). Working with leading nonprofit and community partners, these efforts are designed to address local needs while more
CUNY SPH researchers help expose AI safety gaps
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release:
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CUNY SPH researchers help expose AI safety gaps
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A new international study suggests most clinical artificial intelligence (AI) tools are not yet ready for safe, equitable use at the bedside.
In a scoping review published in Medical Research Archives, researchers including CUNY SPH Assistant Professor Karmen Williams and MS alum Ilse Siguachi ex more
DXC Expands Footprint with Lloyd's Managing Agent PoloWorks to Accelerate New Syndicates
ASHBURN, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release:
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DXC Expands Footprint with Lloyd's Managing Agent PoloWorks to Accelerate New Syndicates
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Ashburn, Va., February 11, 2026 -DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced PoloWorks, a Lloyd's managing agent and leading provider of support services to the London insurance marke more
DXC Launches London Customer Experience Center to Help Unlock AI Value
ASHBURN, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release:
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DXC Launches London Customer Experience Center to Help Unlock AI Value
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Ashburn, Va., 11 February, 2026 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced the opening of its new Customer Experience Center (CEC) in London.
The center is designed to create an environment where more
Earthquake Data Provide Solid Footing for AI Foundation Science Model
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Earthquake Data Provide Solid Footing for AI Foundation Science Model
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RICHLAND, Wash.-There's been a seismic shift in science, with scientists developing new AI tools and applying AI to just about any question that can be asked.
Researchers are now putting actual seismic waves to work, using data from the world's largest repository of earthquake data to develop "Sei more
Emory University Winship Cancer Institute: Study Shows AI Can Help Identify More Patients for Cancer Clinical Trials
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Study shows AI can help identify more patients for cancer clinical trials
Researchers have demonstrated that pairing artificial intelligence with human expertise can improve how patients with cancer are identified for clinical trials, potentially allowing more patients to be offered promising investigational treatments.
Ravi B. Parikh, MD, MPP, a medical oncologist and res more
Exploring a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management: A Comprehensive Overview
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 11 -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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Exploring a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management: A Comprehensive Overview
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Why Is Supply Chain Management Important for Leaders?
Many professionals pursue master's in SCM at a point in their careers when operational expertise alone is no longer enough. As responsibilities grow, so does the need to think strategically, analyze complex systems and influence more
FCPS This Week - Feb. 11, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news wrapup:
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FCPS This Week - February 11, 2026
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TJHSST Athletics Program Makes State History Appointing Women to Lead Both Baseball and Football Programs
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) is renowned worldwide for its outstanding academic achievements. Now, the school can add another honor to its roll -appointing the first female head coaches to lead baseball and foo more
Fedorchak supports measure to strengthen domestic sourcing of critical minerals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak supports measure to strengthen domestic sourcing of critical minerals
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of the Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act (link is external), legislation to strengthen domestic sourcing of critical minerals and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries. The bill redefines "critical energy resource," and more
Following Dystopian Super Bowl Ad, Markey Again Calls on Amazon to End Facial Recognition Technology in Ring Doorbells
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Following Dystopian Super Bowl Ad, Markey Again Calls on Amazon to End Facial Recognition Technology in Ring Doorbells
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Washington (February 11, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today wrote to Andrew Jassy, CEO of Amazon, urging Amazon to discontinue its facial recognition technology (FRT), "Fami more
Hawley, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Prevent Data Centers from Increasing Electricity Costs for Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Hawley, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Prevent Data Centers from Increasing Electricity Costs for Americans
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WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Ct.) introduced the Guaranteeing Rate Insulation from Data Centers (GRID) Act to stop data centers from driving up energy costs. Over the last several years, data center construction has taken off, creating more
Hickenlooper, Colleagues Launch Inquiry into Department of Defense's Use of AI Software Known for Antisemitic Content
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Launch Inquiry into Department of Defense's Use of AI Software Known for Antisemitic Content
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Last year, Elon Musk's "Grok" chatbot promoted antisemitic conspiracy theories, praised Hitler on X/Twitter
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Jon Ossoff, Chris Van Hollen, Adam Schiff, Richard Durbin, and Reverend Raphael Warnock launched an inquiry with Departm more
Hillsboro Health Chooses AI-Powered Oracle Health Solutions to Help Advance Patient Care, Optimize Operations
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Hillsboro Health Chooses AI-Powered Oracle Health Solutions to Help Advance Patient Care, Optimize Operations
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Hillsboro Health, an independent, 25-bed critical access hospital based in Hillsboro, Illinois, has chosen Oracle Health solutions to help accelerate innovation, drive operational efficiencies, and enhance patient more
How Writing Rewires Your Brain to Face Everyday Challenges
MERCED, California, Feb. 11 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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How Writing Rewires Your Brain to Face Everyday Challenges
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Written words can do more than communicate. They can also unlock the writer's ability to process distress, identify hurtful feelings and take control of personal conflict.
Emily Johnston, a writing studies professor at UC Merced, has researched how the act of writing rewires the brain to build resilience -the ability to bounce back more
HPV cancer vaccine slows tumor growth, extends survival in preclinical model
EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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HPV cancer vaccine slows tumor growth, extends survival in preclinical model
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* Link to: Northwestern Now Story
* Scientists designed vaccines to treat HPV-positive head and neck cancer
* All vaccines had the same ingredients but different, strategically designed structures
* One vaccine vastly outperformed the others, showing that vaccine design depends on structure as well as medicina more
Impact Innovation Hub: Where Big Ideas Become Sustainable Change
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news:
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Impact Innovation Hub: Where Big Ideas Become Sustainable Change
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Innovation at Drexel University is found in the entrepreneurship mindset applied to the creation of meaningful, sustainable change. At the heart of this philosophy is The Impact Innovation Hub (IIH), a program at The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship dedicated to nurturing the next generation of social more
Institute for Energy Research: China Touts Its Renewables But Fossil Fuels Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 10, 2026:
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China Touts Its Renewables but Fossil Fuels Rule
The Statistical Review of World Energy reports that coal accounted for 58% of China's primary energy consumption in 2024. Oil was at 20% and natural gas at 10%. That means that 88% of China's energy came from fossil fuels. Carbon-free energy (nuclear, hydroelectric, solar, wind, and most other renewables) only provided 12%. Since 200 more
Jeong presents 'Designing Social Robots for Human Flourishing' at Westwood Lecture Series
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Jeong presents 'Designing Social Robots for Human Flourishing' at Westwood Lecture Series
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Sooyeon Jeong, assistant professor of computer science in the College of Science, presented "Designing Social Robots for Human Flourishing" at the Westwood Lecture Series on Feb. 10.
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"Designing Social Robots for Human Flourishing"
Sooyeon Jeong
Assistant professor of computer science
Colleg more
Joint Force Marks First Lightfish Unmanned Vessel Launch
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Joint Force Marks First Lightfish Unmanned Vessel Launch
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Commander Task Force 66 launched the Lightfish, an unmanned surface vessel, for the first time from a partner nation's vessel during Exercise Cutlass Express 26 off the coast of Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, Feb. 9.
The launch was part of an unmanned systems training event with the Seychelles Coast Guard, designed to test the Lightfish's abilities more
Lujan, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Develop, Demonstrate, and Deploy Technologies to Accelerate Nuclear Waste Cleanup
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Develop, Demonstrate, and Deploy Technologies to Accelerate Nuclear Waste Cleanup
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Combining Laboratory Expertise to Accelerate Novel Solutions for Minimizing Accumulated Radioactive Toxins (CLEAN SMART) Act, legislation that would build on the su more
Mayo Clinic Platform_Orchestrate expands capabilities to accelerate cancer research and advance cancer care
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Feb. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic Platform_Orchestrate expands capabilities to accelerate cancer research and advance cancer care
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -Mayo Clinic announced today additional capabilities within Mayo Clinic Platform_Orchestrate that make it more efficient for researchers to access standardized, real-world cancer data from Mayo Clinic and participating Mayo Clinic Platform_Connect partner more
Media Tip Sheet: The Hidden Tipping Point Inside AI Medical Advice
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: The Hidden Tipping Point Inside AI Medical Advice
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WASHINGTON (February 11, 2026) - Americans are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for health information and advice, even as concerns about accuracy and reliability grow. In fact, about one in six adults say they use AI chatbots at least once a month for health information.
To better understand why this trend is so risky, consider Neil J more
Miller School Unveils AI Platform to Transform Translational Research and Scientific Training
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Miller School Unveils AI Platform to Transform Translational Research and Scientific Training
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Summary
* The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has launched a new artificial intelligence platform designed to change how scientists work with data.
* The MIL Agentic Data Scientist platform lowers the learning curve, guiding users through best practices in study design, more
Moftakhari's team developing more efficient tools for data center cooling
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 11 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Moftakhari's team developing more efficient tools for data center cooling
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With vast amounts of data and the continued rise of artificial intelligence, data centers are becoming increasingly critical. In the United States alone, data centers contribute $2 trillion to the economy.
There is also an increased need to make data center cooling systems smarter and more resilient. This is the topic of a th more
MSOE and WAICU Support Wisconsin Workforce, Economy
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news:
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MSOE and WAICU support Wisconsin workforce, economy
According to an economic impact report from the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) for 2024-2025, MSOE along with 19 other private colleges and universities in Wisconsin are one of the state's top ten employers and strong economic drivers. The WAICU institutions created 39,242 jobs statewide, whic more
New fusion energy research center engages students and DOE
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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New fusion energy research center engages students and DOE
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The National Nuclear Security Administration has announced a new Focused Investigatory Center at Michigan State University focused on the future of fusion energy.
The award includes $5 million spread out over the next five years and will provide a unique opportunity for MSU faculty and students to work alongside and learn from U.S. Depar more
New map reveals Palantir ties with health systems and universities
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news:
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New map reveals Palantir ties with health systems and universities
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OAKLAND, CA (February 11, 2026) - Today the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) unveiled a new tool that maps the locations of institutions, investors, and political figures connected to Palantir. Palantir is a tech and weapons company that uses artificial intelligence to weaponize da more
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to Support Centers for Medicare and Medicaid's Modernization Initiative
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to Support Centers for Medicare and Medicaid's Modernization Initiative
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has selected Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to consolidate and migrate select on-premises workloads to the cloud. OCI will support CMS' modernization efforts by providing more
Podcast: Curiosity Unbounded, Episode 17 -- From boom to bust, the workings of financial crises
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Podcast: Curiosity Unbounded, Episode 17 -- From boom to bust, the workings of financial crises
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Introduction
Emil Verner is the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Professor of Management and Financial Economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His research examines how finance and the broader economy interact, with a focus on the causes and consequences of financial crises -from more
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue leads nationwide initiative tackling semiconductor talent shortage
Purdue University's Chipshub is leading the charge to bolster available workforce talent for the semiconductor industry by providing free online access to cutting-edge simulation tools used to design chips for educational purposes on the university's nanoHUB platform. The program is the result of a public-private-academic part more
Q&A: Could light-powered computers reduce AI's energy use?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Q&A: Could light-powered computers reduce AI's energy use?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A key problem facing artificial intelligence (AI) development is the vast amount of energy the technology requires, with some experts projecting AI datacenters to be responsible for over 13% of global electricity usage by 2028. According to Xingjie Ni, associate professor of electrical engineering at the Pe more
Quantum Without the Physics
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 11 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Quantum Without the Physics
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Imagine a world where computers could solve complex problems that currently take days or weeks in just hours or minutes. That's the aspirational goal of quantum optimization, a cutting-edge field studying how quantum computers could tackle mathematical challenges that affect everything from manufacturing efficiency to logistics more
Radio's Digital Revenue Hit $2.3 Billion in 2025, Becoming Primary Growth Engine
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026:
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Radio's Digital Revenue Hit $2.3 Billion in 2025, Becoming Primary Growth Engine
Digital advertising revenue reached $2.3 billion in 2025, accounting for one-quarter of all radio industry advertising revenue and stabilizing total industry sales, according to RAB's 14th Annual Digital Benchmarking Report, produced by Borrell Associates Inc.
Borrell forecasts digital revenue will grow sli more
Reclaiming harsh habitats with black soldier fly larvae
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Reclaiming harsh habitats with black soldier fly larvae
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Extreme environments -on Earth and beyond -limit human habitation due to high levels of soil contaminants, making food production difficult. With instrumental funding from the WoodNext Foundation, researchers from Texas A&M University hope to rehabilitate extreme environmen more
Sanford leaders share optimism for future of rural care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford leaders share optimism for future of rural care
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health leaders joined more than 1,000 rural health leaders this week in Texas to commit to advancing rural health and providing quality care for patients and communities.
The 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, concludes today in San Antonio. The conference has featured top rur more
Scientists pair AI and human knowledge to tackle notoriously difficult physics question
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Scientists pair AI and human knowledge to tackle notoriously difficult physics question
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The currents of the oceans, the roiling surface of the sun and the clouds of smoke billowing off a forest fire-all are governed by the same laws of physics, and give rise to a complex phenomenon known as turbulence. But precisely modeling this chaotic motion of fluids, encompassing many scales of time and space, has more
Scripps launches transformation plan expected to yield $125-150 million in annualized EBITDA improvement by 2028
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release:
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Scripps launches transformation plan expected to yield $125-150 million in annualized EBITDA improvement by 2028
The E.W. Scripps Company has launched an enterprise-wide transformation plan designed to improve operating performance and unlock new value, targeting annualized enterprise EBITDA growth of $125 million-$150 million by 2028. The company will deliver t more
Senator Marshall Praises Collaboration Between Kansas Community Colleges & National Guard to Train Cyber Professionals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Praises Collaboration Between Kansas Community Colleges & National Guard to Train Cyber Professionals
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Topeka - Today,U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), announced that Kansas Community Colleges and the Kansas National Guard have officially signed a proclamation establishing a statewide partnership to develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. This partn more
States Move to Govern AI Use in Schools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release:
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States Move to Govern AI Use in Schools
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Alexandria, VA -With the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, state leaders have sought to get ahead of its implications, harnessing its potential for teaching and learning while addressing key concerns about cheating, data privacy, misinformation, and inequitable access.
In a more
Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education Re. Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education Re. Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
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Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to offer input for the Special Rapporteur's upcoming thematic report on curriculum, pedagogy and assessment at the service of the right to education. This submission draws on Human Rights Watch's global research on the right to education and foc more
UConn Law Students Celebrated at Student Scholarship Showcase
STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Law Students Celebrated at Student Scholarship Showcase
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UConn School of Law celebrated outstanding student research at its inaugural Student Scholarship Showcase on February 4. Six students delivered ten-minute presentations based on papers they have completed or are nearing completion, offering insights into timely legal and policy issues. The event highlighted the depth of student scholar more
University of Lynchburg Launches Expanded Doctor of Executive Leadership Program
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news:
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University of Lynchburg launches expanded Doctor of Executive Leadership program
The University of Lynchburg has updated its Doctor of Executive Leadership program, expanding concentration areas beyond healthcare to better serve leaders across a wide range of industries. The revised DEL now includes concentrations in corporate leadership, ethics of artificial intelligence and technology, and governme more
Upstate CIO and CISO Mark Zeman Named to Becker's 2026 CIOs to Know List
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 11 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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Upstate CIO and CISO Mark Zeman named to Becker's 2026 CIOs to Know List
Written by Lyndy McLaughlin
Upstate Medical University Chief Information officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Mark Zeman has been named to Becker's Hospital Review 2026 list of hospital and health system CIO's to know.
Zeman was named CIO at Upstate in 2019 and, addi more
Vanderbilt Law School: Harnessing the Power of Natural Selection for the Greater Good
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news:
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Harnessing the Power of Natural Selection for the Greater Good
Nate Luce
Evolutionary processes, especially natural selection, have the capacity to help us conquer some of society's largest challenges and meet our most important goals, yet they are often underappreciated or misunderstood, to our detriment.
By developing a more refined understanding and definition of what natural selection is and isn't, w more
Vanderbilt Peabody College meets the needs of education professionals with four new online master's degrees
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Vanderbilt Peabody College meets the needs of education professionals with four new online master's degrees
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Key Takeaways:
* Vanderbilt is launching four new online master of education programs in Applied Behavioral Analysis, Educational Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness, Innovative Design and Technology in Education, and Multilingual Education
* Graduates of these programs will more
What chatbots can teach humans about empathy
EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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What chatbots can teach humans about empathy
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EVANSTON, Ill. -- Over half of U.S. adults are using large language models (LLMs) -such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot -in some capacity. Whether using artificial intelligence to create grocery lists, turn oneself into a Muppets character or divulge one's deepest, darkest secrets, humans are relying more on AI models in their everyday lives, possibly more
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Creators Praise Sens. Schiff and Curtis' Bipartisan CLEAR Act to Implement Transparency Safeguards in AI Model Development
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Creators Praise Sens. Schiff and Curtis' Bipartisan CLEAR Act to Implement Transparency Safeguards in AI Model Development
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More than 25 groups representing creators and artists support the bipartisan bill to protect intellectual property in AI development
Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, this week, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) intr more
Workforce Protections Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Hearing on AI Role in Workplace Safety
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Workforce Protections Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Hearing on AI Role in Workplace Safety
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WASHINGTON - Workforce Protections Subcommittee Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank to our witnesses fo more
Chairman Wicker Applauds U.S. Marine Corps Passing Third Consecutive Audit
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Wicker Applauds U.S. Marine Corps Passing Third Consecutive Audit
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued a statement applauding the U.S. Marine Corps for its strong audit progress.
"I applaud the Marine Corps for achieving a clean audit for the third year in a row," Senator Wicker said. "This feat is a testament more
Extremist Content Online: ISIS Claims Credit for Islamabad, Pakistan Mosque Attack; Pro-ISIS Group Releases Explosives-Related Manual and Calls for Violence
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
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Extremist Content Online: ISIS Claims Credit for Islamabad, Pakistan Mosque Attack; Pro-ISIS Group Releases Explosives-Related Manual and Calls for Violence
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(New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. Between January 25 and February 7, ISIS claim more
Global financial services CEOs upbeat on revenue, profitability and productivity growth in 2026, as ROI in AI exceeds expectations
LONDON, England, Feb. 10 [Category: BizConsulting] -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news:
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Global financial services CEOs upbeat on revenue, profitability and productivity growth in 2026, as ROI in AI exceeds expectations
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* Nine in 10 financial services CEOs globally expect revenue, profitability and productivity more
Hispanic Federation and Spectrum Partner to Provide $40,000 Grant to Upgrade the Technology at Avenues for Justice Harlem Community Center Technology Lab
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release:
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Hispanic Federation and Spectrum Partner to Provide $40,000 Grant to Upgrade the Technology at Avenues for Justice Harlem Community Center Technology Lab
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Investment Aims to Close Digital Divide and Unlock Tech Opportuni more
Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on Foreign Influence in American Non-profits
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on Foreign Influence in American Non-profits
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
We are here today as a government built for the people. Today, you are holding this hearing on the pretense of what happens when tax-exempt dollars funnel from or to groups that you disagree with. But much more pressing, what happens when de more
Duke's Semiconductor Game Changers: Haozhe Wang
DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 9 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following Q&A by Andrew Tie with Haozhe "Harry" Wang, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering:
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Duke's Semiconductor Game Changers: Haozhe "Harry" Wang
Haozhe "Harry" Wang pioneers atomic-scale semiconductor manufacturing to push electronics beyond silicon.
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In January 2026, a landmark gift from the Lamond Family named the Pierre R. Lamond Department of Electrical and Computer E more
Greenland
Summary of Governing Council Deliberations: Fixed Announcement Date of January 28, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 12 -- The Bank of Canada issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Summary of Governing Council deliberations: Fixed announcement date of January 28, 2026
This is an account of the deliberations of the Bank of Canada's Governing Council leading to the monetary policy decision on January 28, 2026.
This summary reflects discussions and deliberations by members of Governing Council in stage three of the Bank's monetary policy decision-making process. This stage tak more
Course correction needed quickly to avoid pathway to 'hothouse Earth' scenario, scientists say
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Feb. 11 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release:
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Course correction needed quickly to avoid pathway to 'hothouse Earth' scenario, scientists say
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Scientists say multiple Earth system components appear closer to destabilization than previously believed, putting the planet at increased risk of a "hothouse" trajectory driven by feedback loops that can amplify the consequences of global warming.
Published today in the journal One more
Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Greenland to Support U.S. National Security and Long-Time Arctic Ally
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Greenland to Support U.S. National Security and Long-Time Arctic Ally
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a bipartisan Congressional Delegation mission to Greenland this past weekend to reinforce the importance of partnership - not confrontation - with Greenland to the national security of the United States. The t more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Air Line Pilots Association Calls for Enhanced Data Collection on Airport Firefighting Capabilities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Air Line Pilots Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the agency's survey designed to evaluate Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) staffing levels at Part 139 airports. The organization has expressed appreciation for the FAA's outreach to industry stakeholders while emphasizing the importance of comprehensive data collection related to airport firefighting resources and capabilities.
In the letter, A more
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to FAA Designee Management Policy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding proposed changes to the Designee Management Policy outlined in FAA Order 8000.95D. The association, which represents around 300,000 members in the aviation community, has expressed specific concerns about the implications of these policy changes for Designee Pilot Examiners (DPEs).
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed more
Ala. Gov. Council on Disabilities & Special Education Warns Education Proposal Could Worsen Healthcare Workforce Shortages
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education, Anchorage, Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee, expressing concerns over the proposed regulatory changes concerning the definition of "professional degree." The council notes that significant portions of Alaska's workforce, particularly in healthcare, are likely to be adversely affected if certain degree p more
Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association Opposes Proposed CMS Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association, Lafayette, California, representing over 5,500 physicians, has expressed strong opposition to a proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The association argues that the rule could potentially harm transgender youth and disrupt physicians' ability to provide necessary medical care.
In their public comment letter, ACCMA emphasized the importance of allowing clinical judgment, scientific evidence, and the p more
Alaska Coalition Urges BOEM To Halt Plan Opening Nearly One Billion Acres Of Federal Waters To Offshore Drilling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of organizations and individuals from Alaska expressed deep concern and strong opposition in a recent public comment letter directed at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding its proposal to open nearly one billion acres of federal waters off Alaska's coast to fossil fuel extraction. The controversial plan, part of the 11th national offshore drilling program, would permit leasing in nearly all Alaska planning areas, sparking fears of environmenta more
Alaska Native Tribes Urge BOEM To Exclude Cook Inlet From Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of federally recognized Alaska Native Tribes, including the Sugpiaq, Ahtna, and Dena'ina Tribes, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) opposing the inclusion of Cook Inlet in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This initiative has raised considerable concerns among the Tribes that rely on Cook Inlet's marine ecosystems for their traditional subsistence lifestyles.
The Tribes emph more
Alstate Process Service Warns Proposed Rule Change Could Undermine Federal Subpoena Service And Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Alstate Process Service Inc., a process serving agency with decades of experience, has submitted a public comment letter to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedures at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The letter raises serious concerns over proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45, which could fundamentally alter the process for subpoena delivery.
In the letter dated January 31, 2026, the agency highlights the potential economic reper more
American Medical Association Challenges Proposed Changes Affecting J-1 Physicians in Public Comment Letter
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The American Medical Association (AMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing strong concerns regarding DHS Docket No. ICEB-2025-0001. The proposed rule aims to eliminate the current "duration of status" for foreign national physicians holding J-1 visas, substituting it with a fixed time period for admission, potentially disrupting the training of thousands of medical residents.
The letter highlights that approximately more
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International Calls on Education Department to Classify MBA and MAcc as Professional Degrees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degrees within the federal definition of professional degrees. This request comes in response to proposed regulations from the RISE Committee that could potentially jeopardize the stability of the nation's business talent pipeline more
Attorneys General Request Extension for Public Comments on Hazardous Materials Guidelines
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Offices of the Attorneys General from Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, New York, and Nevada have submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The letter requests an extension of the deadlines for public comments related to Exxon Mobil Corporation's application concerning common law tort claims related to gasoline transportation, which was notified in the Federal Register on January 9, 202 more
Autism Alliance of Michigan Supports Continued Federal Data Collection Under IDEA Part B
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Autism Alliance of Michigan has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education supporting the continuation of data collection under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B. The organization highlights the vital role these data collection requirements play in ensuring accountability and effective oversight of special education systems.
In the letter, the Autism Alliance of Michigan, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to advancin more
Cal State Urges Reconsideration of Changes to International Student Admission Rules
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- California State University, Stanislaus has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding a proposed rule that would establish fixed periods of admission for nonimmigrant academic students and streamline the extension of stay procedures. The proposal, intended to enhance program integrity and national security, has been met with concerns from the university, which argues that it may inadvertently undermine the structure currently in more
Calif. Congressmen Coalition Propose Against Offshore Drilling in California
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of California Congressmen has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of the Interior expressing strong opposition to the Draft Proposed Program for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The letter calls for the exclusion of the Northern, Central, and Southern California OCS Planning Areas from any oil and gas leasing activities.
The coalition emphasizes a united stance with Californians who oppose proposals that wou more
Calif. State Assemblywoman Davies Opposes Offshore Oil And Gas Drilling In Federal Waters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- California State Assemblywoman Laurie Davies has issued a public comment expressing unwavering opposition to any offshore oil and gas drilling along the California coast. The letter specifically targets the Draft Proposed Program (DPP) for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program, raising alarms about the potential inclusion of the Northern, Central, and Southern California OCS Planning Areas in this initiative.
Davies, representing the 7 more
California Mayor Raises Community Concerns Over FAA Review Of Commercial Drone Delivery Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Hawthorne, California, Mayor Alex Monteiro has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding its Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for Part 135 commercial drone delivery operations. This assessment focuses on establishing a comprehensive federal framework for drone delivery, with critical factors such as aircraft noise and operational impacts under scrutiny.
In its comments, the City of Hawthorne acknowledges that the FAA's more
Calyxo Urges CMS To Clarify Use Of HCPCS Code C9761 For Ureteroscopic Procedures
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Calyxo Inc., Pleasanton, California has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging swift clarification and necessary action regarding the use of HCPCS Code C9761. The company expresses appreciation for the agency's ongoing efforts to ensure beneficiary access to effective procedures while safeguarding the integrity of the healthcare program.
The company highlights concerns over the application of HCPCS Code C9761, which relates more
Cerus Corp. Advocates for Strengthening National Blood Collection Survey
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Cerus Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizing the critical role of the National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey (NBCUS) in supporting the U.S. blood supply system. The company, which specializes in pathogen reduction technologies, asserts that continued data collection through the NBCUS is vital for ensuring the safety and availability of blood components.
In the letter, Cerus outlined that the NBCUS more
Charles River Laboratories Advocates for Enhanced Guidance on Monoclonal Antibodies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Charles River Laboratories Inc., has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration addressing the recently released draft guidance on Monoclonal Antibodies: Streamlined Nonclinical Safety Studies. The organization expressed appreciation for the FDA's intent to modernize nonclinical development processes, which aims to minimize animal use in research while adhering to sound scientific principles.
In its letter, Charles River Laboratories emphasized t more
Citizens Rulemaking Alliance Urges EPA To Reconsider Approval of New Hampshire Title V Permit Revisions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Citizens Rulemaking Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to reconsider its recent approval of revisions to New Hampshire's Title V operating permit program. The letter highlights concerns over procedural deficiencies and the potential implications for small entities regulated under the program due to changes in key definitions, such as "major source" and "insignificant activity."
The organization asser more
Civil Rights Coalition Urges HUD To Extend Comment Period On Fair Housing Disparate Impact Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, alongside a coalition of advocacy organizations, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) urging an extension of the comment period for a proposed rule affecting the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard. The organizations are calling for a minimum additional 30 days beyond the current deadline of February 13, 2026.
The coalition asserts that the proposed rul more
Clark-Esposito Law Firm Urges FDA To Ease PMTA Burdens For Small E-Cigarette Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Clark-Esposito Law Firm has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) process for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The letter was prompted by concerns over the challenges faced by manufacturers, particularly small and mid-sized companies, under the current regulatory framework.
In its correspondence, the law firm highlights the inherent difficulties manufacturers en more
Coalition of House Members Oppose Defense Rule Limiting Gender Marker Changes In Military ID System
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of House members has expressed strong opposition to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding identification cards for members of the uniformed services and their dependents. The letter pertains to proposed amendments that would remove the ability for retirees, dependents, and contractor employees to change their gender marker in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
The lawmakers argue that eliminating this process poses significant risks f more
Colorado Agencies Urge Federal Agency to Maintain Fuel Economy Standards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of Colorado state agencies has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing strong opposition to proposed rollbacks of federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The agencies emphasized that weakening these standards, alongside multi-pollutant emissions regulations, directly threatens the state's environmental goals and economic stability. Colorado's commitment to improving air quality and reducing consum more
Conservation Biology Institute, Scientists Warn USDA Forest Service Against Streamlined Review Of Post-Fire Salvage Logging Plan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Conservation Biology Institute, along with other scientists, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing serious concerns regarding the agency's proposal for a nationwide environmental assessment for post-fire salvage logging. The letter advocates for comprehensive reviews rather than the proposed streamlined process, emphasizing the significant environmental risks associated with widespread salvage logging pract more
Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Backs Defense Department Rule On Military Identification Cards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of War in response to the agency's Notice of Interim Final Rule concerning identification cards for members of the uniformed services and their dependents. This letter emphasizes the organization's strong support for the proposed interim final rule, asserting that it would enhance military readiness and administrative discipline.
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Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions Calls for Revisions to Accreditation Handbook to Streamline Processes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) has issued comments to the U.S. Department of Education addressing needed updates to the Accreditation Handbook. This public comment letter, submitted in response to an invitation for input, highlights the organization's role, representing seven federally recognized accrediting bodies responsible for evaluating nearly 3,000 postsecondary institutions across the country.
C-RAC emphasizes that while the current Handbo more
Council on Occupational Education Urges Education Department To Revise Accreditation Handbook Requirements
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Council on Occupational Education has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing important issues regarding the proposed updates to the Accreditation Handbook. The organization, an accreditor recognized by the Secretary of Education, represents over 500 institutional members across 43 states, focusing primarily on career and technical education institutions.
In the letter, the council outlines various "pain points" and recommendati more
CPAC Foundation Urges CMS to Address Supply and Quality Issues
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services emphasized the need for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to align health care policies with economic realities. The CRF outlined significant concerns regarding physician supply, quality measurement, and hospital price transparency as integral components of the health care system.
The CRF more
Cure Coalition Raises Concerns Over FDA Guidance on Monoclonal Antibody Safety Studies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Cure Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing concerns regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Monoclonal Antibodies: Streamlined Nonclinical Safety Studies." Representing patients, families, and health advocates, the Coalition emphasizes the need for rigorous and ethical medical research standards.
The organization endorses the FDA's objective to streamline nonclinical safety assessments for monoclonal more
DoorDash Urges FAA to Streamline Environmental Review for Drone Deliveries
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- DoorDash Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration emphasizing the need for a streamlined environmental review process as the agency evaluates its Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for drone package delivery operations in the United States.
Founded in 2013, DoorDash operates as a technology platform that supports local businesses and connects them with customers. Through its innovative delivery methods, which now inc more
Drexel University Advocates for Inclusion in Federal Loan Regulations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions Nurse Anesthesia Program has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to recognize nurse anesthesia degrees as professional degrees in its proposed rule titled "Reimagining and Improving Student Education." The letter emphasizes the essential role that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play in healthcare access, particularly for underserved population more
Energy & Wildlife Action Coalition Advocates for Streamlined Eagle Permit Process
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Energy and Wildlife Action Coalition (EWAC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) addressing the agency's recent notice on information collection related to eagle take permits and associated fees. This letter highlights EWAC's support for an efficient permitting process under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), emphasizing the importance of reducing administrative burdens on the energy sector.
In its comments, more
Experimental Aircraft Association Raises Concerns Over FAA Policy Changes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Experimental Aircraft Association, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the proposed Draft FAA Order 8000.95D, Change 1. This order addresses the management policy for individual designees, specifically the designated pilot examiners (DPEs).
In its correspondence, EAA commended the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its transparent and collaborative approach in soliciting public feedback on more
Fair Housing Center of West Michigan Advocates for Disparate Impact Standards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan (FHCWM) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing proposed changes to the regulatory framework governing fair housing practices. The organization vehemently defends the current disparate impact standard, arguing that its removal would weaken protections against discrimination in housing.
In the letter, FHCWM expresses concerns that HUD's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sug more
Flagstar Bank Supports OCC's Proposed Preemption Rules on Escrow Laws
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Flagstar Bank, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding its proposed preemption determinations related to state interest-on-escrow laws and real estate lending escrow accounts. In the letter dated January 29, 2026, Flagstar expressed strong support for the OCC's initiative, emphasizing its significance for the banking industry.
The proposed preemption rules aim to clarify how state laws on escrow accou more
Food & Water Watch Calls for Action on Salmonella in Poultry Products
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Food & Water Watch, a nonprofit advocacy organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) urging the agency to reinstate and strengthen its proposed 2023 Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products. The organization emphasizes the urgent need for updated regulations to address the ongoing public health threat posed by Salmonella in poultry.
In its letter, FWW outlines the significant risks associated with Salmonella, which more
Forest Ecology Experts Urge U.S. Forest Service To Shift Post-Fire Management Toward Resilience-Based Practices
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of researchers and experts in forest ecology has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service urging the agency to adopt a resilient-based approach for post-fire management in response to the rising wildfire crisis across the nation. With over a century of collective experience in forest management, the group emphasizes the need for the agency to reassess its strategies concerning post-fire landscapes and the ecological more
Genentech Submits Public Comment Letter to FDA on Monoclonal Antibodies Guidance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Genentech Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the draft guidance titled "Monoclonal Antibodies: Streamlined Nonclinical Safety Studies." The biotechnology firm expressed gratitude to the agency for engaging stakeholders and welcomed the opportunity to contribute to discussions about regulatory policies affecting nonclinical safety studies.
In their letter, Genentech commended the FDA for creating a well-struc more
Hole in One Process Warns Proposed Federal Rule Change Could Undermine Subpoena Enforcement And Due Process
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Hole in One Process has submitted a public comment letter to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts expressing concerns over proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The organization highlights potential economic repercussions for the process-serving industry and warns of systemic risks to due process and the enforcement of subpoenas.
According to the organization, the proposed amendments would end more
Humana Seeks Clarification From CMS on EOC Due Dates for Medicare Plans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Humana Inc., a health care company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's recent information collection notice titled "Annual Notice of Change and Evidence of Coverage for Applicable Integrated Plans in States that Require Integrated Materials." The letter, dated January 13, addresses important aspects of the proposed revisions to the Integrated Dual Special Ne more
Hyundai Motor North America Submits Comments to NHTSA on SAFE III Proposal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Hyundai Motor North America has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the proposed rulemaking titled "The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022-2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks." The comment letter expresses Hyundai's perspectives and requests concerning the regulatory changes that would affect the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.
In their letter, Hyundai emphas more
Interlochen Center for the Arts Voices Concerns Over Proposed Changes to International Student Visa Policy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Interlochen Center for the Arts has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding proposed rules that would eliminate the Duration of Status (D/S) for international students. The proposed changes could have adverse effects on students enrolled in U.S. high schools, particularly those attending boarding institutions like Interlochen.
The center, which serves a significant number of F-1 visa students through its arts programs, argues more
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Backs CDC Extension Of Maternal Health Data Collection Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expressing strong support for the extension of data collection for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The request aims to extend Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the program, which is vital for tracking maternal and child health trends across the nation.
In the letter, a representative from Johns more
Law Office of Jennifer HW Tsai Urges DHS to Limit R-1 One-Year Abroad Waiver to Vetted Religious Workers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Law Office of Jennifer HW Tsai has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the interim final rule that addresses the waiver of the one-year abroad requirement for R-1 nonimmigrant religious workers who have reached their maximum period of authorized stay. The organization expresses concern over the application of this waiver, advocating for limitations to ensure program integrity.
In the letter, the law office acknowledge more
LGB Courage Coalition Supports Proposed Rules on Pediatric Gender Medical Interventions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The LGB Courage Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supporting proposed rules that would restrict federal funding and institutional participation in pediatric gender medical interventions. As a nonprofit organization committed to the civil rights, health, and well-being of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals, the Coalition emphasizes the need for protective measures around these medical practices for minors. more
Mako Strategies Urges BOEM To Block Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Along Central Coast
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Mako Strategies LLC, Monterey, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) expressing strong opposition to proposed oil and gas leasing off California's Central Coast as part of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Program. The organization argues that expanding offshore drilling is unnecessary for meeting the nation's energy needs and poses significant threats to environmental integrity and local economies.
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Maritime Groups Back Coast Guard Proposal To Modify Longview Anchorage For Safer Navigation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Columbia River Pilots and the Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association submitted a public comment letter in support of the U.S. Coast Guard's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the modification of the Longview Anchorage. This collaborative statement emphasizes the importance of navigational safety and efficiency along the Columbia River, a key route for commercial maritime traffic.
The Columbia River Pilots, representing over 45 licensed mariners, pl more
MSG Legal Opposes Proposed Federal Rule Change Allowing Non-Personal Subpoena Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- MSG Legal, Lufkin, Texas, has voiced strong opposition to proposed amendments of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45 concerning subpoena service. In a public comment letter addressed to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, MSG Legal expressed concerns about the amendments that would allow non-personal methods of service, such as mail and commercial carriers, to be considered equivalent to traditional personal service.
The organization argues that these changes more
National Association of Standalone Graduate Schools Urges Education Department To Modernize Accreditation Handbook And Cut Compliance Burdens
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The National Association of Standalone Graduate Schools (NASGS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the agency's request for information on revisions to the Accreditation Handbook. In their correspondence, NASGS emphasized the importance of recognizing the unique characteristics of standalone law schools and proposed key principles aimed at enhancing accreditation standards while reducing compliance burdens.
Formed in 2021, more
National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network Urges Education Department to Recognize Nursing as a Degreed Profession
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong dissatisfaction over the agency's failure to recognize nursing as a degreed profession. The organization highlighted that this oversight misrepresents the educational rigor, professional expertise, and integral role that nurses play within the U.S. healthcare system.
The letter detailed that registered nurses (RNs) and advanced pract more
NetRise Calls on CISA to Strengthen Standards With Binary Validation and Greater Transparency
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- NetRise has submitted a public comment letter to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) urging significant enhancements to the 2025 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). The letter emphasizes that existing SBOMs, particularly those derived solely from source code, often fail to provide a complete picture of security vulnerabilities, as they do not account for critical components that are present in the compiled code.
In its Oct. 2, more
New Mexico Health Dept. Urges Federal Extension Of Maternal And Infant Health Data Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Jean Elizabeth Braun, epidemiologist for New Mexico Department of Health is advocating for an extension of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The agency oversees the PRAMS program, which collects vital data regarding maternal and infant health across the nation.
In her letter, an epidemiologist at NMDOH emphasized the indispensable role of PRAMS in providing insig more
Northwest Florida Sentinel Landscape Urges Continued Protection of Eastern Gulf Test and Training Range
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Northwest Florida Sentinel Landscape (NWFSL) has advocated for the continued safeguarding of the Eastern Gulf Test & Training Range (EGTTR) in a public comment letter sent to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The organization voiced concerns over the potential implications of the agency's 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Gulf of America Program Area B, asserting that it could undermine vital military operations in the region. more
Nubar LLC Flags Safety Modeling Flaws In Human Event Analysis Guidance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Nubar LLC, Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission highlighting critical issues regarding the Integrated Human Event Analysis System Dependency Analysis Guidance (IDHEAS-DEP). The letter emphasizes significant concerns over the assumptions and methodologies outlined in the agency's recent guidance, particularly regarding reactor coolant system (RCS) pressure dynamics and its impact on emergency response flow more
Nuclear Energy Institute Calls for Enhancements to Human Event Analysis Guidance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Nuclear Energy Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) addressing the agency's Research Information Letter report titled "Integrated Human Event Analysis System Dependency Analysis Guidance (IDHEAS-DEP)." In their letter, NEI identifies key recommendations aimed at improving the guidance, which is crucial for human reliability analysis in the nuclear energy sector.
NEI expresses appreciation for the opportunity to more
NuScale Power Submits Comments on NRC's Human Event Analysis Guidance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- NuScale Power LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regarding the agency's Research Information Letter Report titled "Integrated Human Event Analysis System Dependency Analysis Guidance" (IDHEAS-DEP). This submission comes in response to a notice issued by the NRC on November 25, 2025, urging stakeholders to provide input on the proposed guidance.
NuScale Power's correspondence addresses several aspects of the IDHEAS-DEP more
Participate Learning Warns DHS Rule Could Disrupt J-1 Teacher Programs And Dual Language Education
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Participate Learning has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing concerns about a proposed rule regarding admission periods and extension procedures for nonimmigrant educators. The rule, which aims to increase oversight and strengthen national security, threatens to disrupt established dual language programs vital to thousands of students in North Carolina.
With over three decades of experience in managing educational progra more
Sierra Club Raises Concerns Over Oceano Dunes Habitat Conservation Plan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Sierra Club Santa Lucia Chapter has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service voicing significant concerns regarding the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area's (ODSVRA) recent recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA), and updated Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). Representing over 4,000 members in San Luis Obispo County, the Sierra Club urges that the current plans fail to meet the r more
Sikh Coalition Urges U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to Strengthen Protections for Religious Workers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Sikh Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) concerning the Interim Final Rule published on Jan. 16, 2026. The organization, which advocates for the civil rights and religious freedom of Sikhs in the United States, emphasizes the importance of providing stability for religious workers who are vital to sustaining Sikh communities.
In its letter, the Sikh Coalition recognizes the Administration's efforts in more
Society of Aviation & Flight Educators Expresses Concerns Over FAA Proposed Changes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators Inc. (SAFE) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the proposed changes in FAA Draft Order 8000.95D Change 1, particularly related to Designated Pilot Examiners. The organization's review, dated January 23, 2026, raises critical questions about the necessity and implications of certain adjustments outlined in the proposal.
In its correspondence, SAFE highlights a lack of data more
University of Evansville Urges Education Department to Recognize Nurse Anesthesia Degrees as Professional Degrees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The University of Evansville Nurse Anesthesia Program, Indiana, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to classify nurse anesthesia degrees as professional degrees in a proposed rule regarding student education. The program's leadership emphasizes the importance of including Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), and PhD degrees to ensure adequate access to education funding for future nurse an more
University of Illinois Professor Velonis Urges HHS to Extend PRAMS Data Collection Authority Beyond 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Alisa J. Velonis, director of the Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health at University of Illinois Chicago and associate professor of public health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advocating for the extension of the data collection authority for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System which is set to expire on March 31, 2026. The institution emphasizes the critical need for continued federal suppor more
Vitalant Submits Feedback on CDC's National Blood Collection Survey
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Vitalant has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the proposed 2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey (NBCUS). The organization, which collects eleven percent of the nation's blood supply across twenty-eight states, provided detailed feedback on the survey's design and proposed information collection project.
In its letter, Vitalant emphasized the necessity of the NBCUS information collection for un more
Volkswagen Group Supports Reset Of Federal Fuel Economy Standards In NHTSA Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Volkswagen Group of America Inc., has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the proposed "Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031." The automaker expresses support for a reset of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, emphasizing the need for achievable and sustainable regulations to facilitate ongoing innovation in vehicle development.
In its cor more
WASC Senior College & University Commission Proposes Revisions To Accreditation Handbook
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education emphasizing the need for comprehensive updates to the Accreditation Handbook. This plea aligns with the Department's aim to enhance transparency, efficiency, and support for the federal recognition process of accreditors.
In its letter, WSCUC asserts that while the Department has already made important improvements to its e-recognition system, fur more
West Coast Governors Urge Interior Department To Block New Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Off California Coast
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The governors of California, Oregon and Washington have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing strong opposition to the proposed inclusion of new oil and gas lease sales off California's coast in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This joint stance underscores a long-standing commitment by West Coast states to protect their economies, communities, and environments from the risks associated with more
West Virginia University Raises Concerns Over Proposed Rule for International Students
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- West Virginia University (WVU) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing deep concerns regarding a proposed rule that would establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The university highlights the potential detrimental effects the rule could have on its academic environment and research more
Wis. Public Instruction Dept. Seeks Clearer Rules And Broader Inclusion In Federal Patriotic Education Initiative
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed priority and definitions on promoting patriotic education. The comments come in response to a proposal published in the Federal Register on September 17, 2025, which aims to cultivate civic competency and informed patriotism among students.
In its letter, the WDPI emphasizes its commitment to an inclusive and accurate educat more
Women's Health Issues Journal Urges CDC to Continue Vital Data Collection
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Women's Health Issues has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging the agency to extend the data collection for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The organization emphasizes the critical role that PRAMS plays in maternal health research, highlighting its extensive datasets as invaluable resources for researchers focusing on women's health.
As part of its advocacy efforts, Women's Health Issues, under more
Wright Center Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to J-1 Visa Regulations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule regarding J-1 visas for international medical graduates. The organization argues that the changes could severely disrupt graduate medical education and exacerbate physician shortages in underserved areas.
In the letter, a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, emphasi more
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Yale School of Medicine Department of Therapeutic Radiology, New Haven, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to maintain the current payment rate for Biology-guided Radiation Therapy (BgRT). This therapy is vital for cancer patients, offering high precision in treatment through real-time tumor tracking.
In the letter, the department expresses gratitude for the opportunity to address the CY more
Immigration
America First Policy Institute: New Jersey Empowers Dangerous Criminals with New ICE Ban
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2026, by Executive Director Matthew T. Rooney:
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New Jersey Empowers Dangerous Criminals with New ICE Ban
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) does the selfless work of arresting and deporting illegal aliens--most of whom are guilty of violent offenses--under the constant threat and obstruction of radical leftists. Meanwhile, Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey is making their job h more
American Action Forum Issues Commentary: Highlights of CBO's February 2026 Budget and Economic Outlook
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on Feb. 11, 2026, by Jordan Haring, director of fiscal policy:
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Highlights of CBO's February 2026 Budget and Economic Outlook
Executive Summary
* The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its February 2026 Budget and Economic Outlook, projecting that federal debt held by the public will rise from 99 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) at the end of fiscal year (FY) 2025 to 101 percent of GDP by more
Ariz. State Senate Republicans Pass Major Anti-Fraud Package to Protect Taxpayer Dollars
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 12 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Senate Republicans Pass Major Anti-Fraud Package to Protect Taxpayer Dollars
Senate Republicans are moving aggressively to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse in government, passing a series of accountability bills out of the Senate today aimed at protecting hardworking Arizona taxpayers. All Senate Democrats voted no on the proposals.
This package aligns with P more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: American Compass vs. AFL-CIO Battle Isn't What It Appears to Be
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Feb. 11, 2026, by Michael Watson, research director and managing editor for InfluenceWatch:
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American Compass vs AFL-CIO battle isn't what it appears to be
The Teamsters union stands to benefit from the nominally right-leaning think tank's fight with the Big Labor coalition. This is not a coincidence.
American Compass and the AFL-CIO apparently disagree on a matter of public policy. American Compass is more
Center for American Progress: Working-Class People Struggle To Find Opportunities in Trump's Economy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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RELEASE: Working-Class People Struggle To Find Opportunities in Trump's Economy
New analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that even though January job growth came in above expectations, blue-collar workers have still faced an employment slowdown this past year rarely seen outside of recessions. Under the surface of the headline numbers more
DeLauro Introduces Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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DeLauro Introduces Government Funding Bill
Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) introduced a bill to fully fund every agency under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) except Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Office of the Secr more
Department of Justice: Ten Defendants Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Columbus, Georgia
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Ten Defendants Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Columbus, Georgia
Defendants' Combined Sentences Top 108 years in Prison
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Ten men have now been sentenced for their roles in a large-scale armed drug trafficking organization based in Columbus, Georgia. The prosecution stemmed from Operation Sweet Silence, a multi-agency investigation into drug trafficking in the Columbus area. As part of the inves more
Gov. Sherrill Takes Action to Protect New Jerseyans' Safety, Defend Constitutional Rights
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Governor Sherrill Takes Action to Protect New Jerseyans' Safety, Defend Constitutional Rights
Sherrill Signs Executive Order to Prevent ICE from Staging Operations on State Property
Sherrill Administration Launches "Know Your Rights" Website for New Jersey Residents
Office of the Attorney General Launches Portal for Residents to Submit Video Footage of ICE Interaction more
Heritage Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Protect Elections
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release:
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Heritage Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Protect Elections
The Heritage Foundation applauds the House passage of the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to provide proof of citizenship, eliminate mail-in-only registrations, and require a photo ID in every state for voting in federal elections.
Cully Stimson, acting director of Heritage's Institute for Constitutional Government, and Lora more
Mont. Gov. Gianforte, A.G. Knudsen Investigate Potential Violation of Montana's Sanctuary City Ban
HELENA, Montana, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Governor Gianforte, Attorney General Knudsen Investigate Potential Violation of Montana's Sanctuary City Ban
Respond to vote of Helena City Commission to prevent local coordination with federal immigration enforcement
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Governor Greg Gianforte and Attorney General Austin Knudsen today announced the state will investigate recent actions taken by local governments that may be more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces Key Appointments to Three City Agencies and Offices, Including Chief Technology Officer
NEW YORK, Feb. 12 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Feb. 10, 2026:
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Mayor Mamdani Announces Key Appointments to Three City Agencies and Offices, Including Chief Technology Officer
* New Appointees Will Lead the Office of Technology and Innovation,
* Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities, Department for the Aging
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani today announced three new appointments to lead critical agencies and offices across city government. Mayor Mamda more
Senator Blunt Rochester, Senate Democrats Call on Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Senator Blunt Rochester, Senate Democrats Call on Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) led all 47 members of the Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reverse her directive to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The policy took effect February 3, 202 more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers From Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways
At least 17 fatal crashes and 30 deaths in 2025 alone were caused by non-domiciled drivers who will now be ineligible to get a license
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean more
UVA Law School: Mel Borja-Beaudet '26 Awarded 25th Powell Fellowship
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news:
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Mel Borja-Beaudet '26 Awarded 25th Powell Fellowship
Soon-To-Be Grad Will Provide Bilingual Legal Services to Immigrant Workers
Mike Fox
Third-year student Hannah "Mel" Borja-Beaudet will advocate for immigrant workers as the University of Virginia School of Law's 25th recipient of the Powell Fellowship in Legal Services.
The fellowship, named for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis more
What They Are Saying: Gov. Sherrill Takes Action to Protect New Jersey Residents From ICE Overreach
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Governor Sherrill Takes Action to Protect New Jersey Residents from ICE Overreach
Today, Governor Mikie Sherrill took action to protect New Jerseyans from federal overreach by Trump administration ICE agents. She signed Executive Order No. 12 which protects New Jerseyans from ICE raids on state property. Governor Sherrill also launched a website to more
11 charged in Florida for marriage fraud scheme targeting US service members
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release:
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11 charged in Florida for marriage fraud scheme targeting US service members
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -The Homeland Security Task Force in Jacksonville announced a multijurisdictional enforcement operation targeting a Chinese transnational criminal organization for marriage fraud. The organization recruited U.S. service members to participate in fraudulent more
ACLU Condemns House Passage of SAVE America Act as Dangerous Assault on Democracy
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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ACLU Condemns House Passage of SAVE America Act as Dangerous Assault on Democracy
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WASHINGTON -The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the so-called SAVE America Act, which would impose new burdensome requirements related to voter more
Alianza America: Termination of TPS for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua Reaffirms the Urgency of Defending the Constitution and the Rule of Law in the U.S..
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release:
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The termination of TPS for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua reaffirms the urgency of defending the Constitution and the rule of law in the United States.
The recent ruling issued by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California, which ends immigration protection and work permits for people covered by Temporary Protected Status more
Alliance Defending Freedom International Legal Counsel Price Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The House Judiciary Committee released the following written testimony by Lorcan Price, legal counsel with the Alliance Defending Freedom International, from a Feb. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Europe's Threat to American Speech and Innovation: Part II":
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In September of 2025, on the last occasion this Committee held a hearing on Europe's threat to American speech and innovation, it was warned that the European Union's Digital Services Act ("DSA") would be used to tar more
American Citizen Who Penned Manifesto to Kill ICE Law Enforcement Officers Arrested in Oregon
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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American Citizen Who Penned Manifesto to Kill ICE Law Enforcement Officers Arrested in Oregon
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When he was arrested by local police, this individual had materials in his vehicle to manufacture Molotov cocktails and had ordered an AR-15 rifle
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced an investigation into a male U.S. citizen, Rayden Colemen, who alleged more
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC Publishes New Report on AI's Impact on Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Communities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSrpt) -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release:
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC Publishes New Report on AI's Impact on Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Communities
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Contact
Aleisha Flores (771)-233-8202 aflores@advancingjustice-aajc.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC (Advancing Justice - AAJC) released findings from qualitative research ou more
At Hearing, Warren Calls for Accountability for Poor Barracks Conditions, Adds That We Need Higher Wages for Military Child Care Workers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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At Hearing, Warren Calls for Accountability for Poor Barracks Conditions, Adds That We Need Higher Wages for Military Child Care Workers
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"We owe (service members) everything...if we don't address these issues, we put our military readiness, retention, and recruitment at risk."
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, Ranking Member Elizabe more
Attorney General Bonta Denounces Harassment of Somali Childcare Providers, Reminds Californians of Their Rights
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Denounces Harassment of Somali Childcare Providers, Reminds Californians of Their Rights
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today shared hate crime guidance and resources in response to reports of childcare providers in California facing targeted harassment, surveillance, and stalking by internet vigilantes alleging fraudulent activity. Attorn more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT OVER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DIRECTIVE TO CUT MORE THAN $600 MILLION IN FEDERAL PUBLIC HEALTH GRANTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT OVER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DIRECTIVE TO CUT MORE THAN $600 MILLION IN FEDERAL PUBLIC HEALTH GRANTS
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Funding Cuts Target Four States; Illinois' Programs Exceed $100 million
**Download a broadcast quality video file of Attorney General Raoul's remarks here**
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led attorneys general from Cali more
CBSA intel leads to identity fraud prosecution by Cornwall RCMP
OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 11 -- The Canada Border Services Agency, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
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CBSA intel leads to identity fraud prosecution by Cornwall RCMP
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The Cornwall Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), acting on information received from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), launched an identity fraud investigation in 2024 that uncovered a long running scheme involving U.S. citizen Peter Eliot Granovetter, age 70.
The investigation d more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Habeas 800
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 11 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 10, 2026, by policy fellow Bill Glahn:
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Habeas 800
Habeas corpus cases have soared past the 800 mark in Minnesota for 2026, so far, even as higher courts look to limit the practice.
As of this afteroon, some 819 habeas cases have been filed in federal court, each seeking the release of one or more
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: Republican Megabill Trades Essential Support to Low-Income People for Skewed Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by Brendan Duke, senior director for federal fiscal policy:
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Republican Megabill Trades Essential Support to Low-Income People for Skewed Tax Cuts
The sprawling megabill passed by the Republican-controlled Congress and signed by President Trump in July 2025 will redistribute trillions of dollars upward over the next decade, making it harder for families with modest income more
Congressman Cleaver Presses Secretary of Homeland Security on Proposed Immigration Detention Center in Kansas City
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cleaver Presses Secretary of Homeland Security on Proposed Immigration Detention Center in Kansas City
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(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem requesting a meeting with her, local law enforcement, and area officials to discuss the proposed immigration detention center in more
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads 38 House Democrats in Condemning White Nationalist and Extremist Rhetoric in Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor Communications
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads 38 House Democrats in Condemning White Nationalist and Extremist Rhetoric in Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor Communications
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WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) led 38 Democratic Members of Congress in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Department of Labor Secretary Lori more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN RAISES THE ALARM ON REPORTED LEASED OFFICE SPACE IN NEW WINDSOR FOR ICE OPERATIONS, DEMANDS URGENT ANSWERS FROM AGENCY AND DHS SECRETARY NOEM
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN RAISES THE ALARM ON REPORTED LEASED OFFICE SPACE IN NEW WINDSOR FOR ICE OPERATIONS, DEMANDS URGENT ANSWERS FROM AGENCY AND DHS SECRETARY NOEM
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Congressman Pat Ryan Raises the Alarm on Reported Leased Office Space in New Windsor for ICE Operations, Demands Urgent Answers from Agency and DHS Secretary Noem
Today, Congressman Pat Ryan is raising the alarm on a reported leased offic more
Davids Opposes Proposed ICE Detention Facilities in Kansas City Metro, Demands Answers from Administration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Opposes Proposed ICE Detention Facilities in Kansas City Metro, Demands Answers from Administration
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Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) expressed strong opposition to plans to open and operate Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in the Kansas City metropolitan area, including proposed sites in Leavenworth, Kansas and south Kansas City, Missouri -the latt more
District Court Grants Preliminary Order Prohibiting Abhorrent Conditions at California City Detention Facility
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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District Court Grants Preliminary Order Prohibiting Abhorrent Conditions at California City Detention Facility
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SAN FRANCISCO -The U.S. District Court of Northern California granted a preliminary injunction to improve some conditions fo more
FIRE sues Bondi, Noem for censoring Facebook group and app reporting ICE activity
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release:
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FIRE sues Bondi, Noem for censoring Facebook group and app reporting ICE activity
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* The First Amendment protects the right to discuss, record, and criticize what law enforcement does in public.
* The federal government strong-armed Apple and Facebook to remove ICE activity monitoring from company platforms.
* It's unconstitutional for the government to more
Governor Moore Delivers 2026 State of the State Address
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Governor Moore Delivers 2026 State of the State Address
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today delivered his fourth State of the State address before a joint session of the Maryland General Assembly. In his remarks, the governor highlighted the administration's first term accomplishments and announced new actions Maryland is taking to protect our people from the relentless attacks from Wa more
Hickenlooper, Senate Democrats Call On Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Senate Democrats Call On Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Lisa Blunt-Rochester, and the entire Senate Democratic Caucus demanded that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reverse her directive to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The policy was expected to take effect February 3 more
Hispanic Federation Denounces Stonewall Pride Flag Removal as a Dangerous Attempt to Bury a Critical Part of Our History
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release:
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Hispanic Federation Denounces Stonewall Pride Flag Removal as a Dangerous Attempt to Bury a Critical Part of Our History
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New York, NY - A rainbow Pride flag was removed from the Stonewall National Monument following a d more
Illegal alien sentenced for third narcotics violation
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Illegal alien sentenced for third narcotics violation
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McALLEN, Texas - A 50-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute approximately 11 kilograms of cocaine found in his vehicle, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Delber Turrubiates-Garcia pleaded guilty April 25, 2025.
U.S. Distric more
IRS Improper Data Sharing with DHS Puts Everyone at Risk
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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IRS Improper Data Sharing with DHS Puts Everyone at Risk
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Washington Post reported that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) improperly shared confidential taxpayer data with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
In March 2025, Public Citizen Litigation Group, Alan Morrison and Raise the Floor Alliance filed a lawsuit against Trump Administration officials more
Landmark Settlement Announced in Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Questioning of Journalists at the Border
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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Landmark Settlement Announced in Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Questioning of Journalists at the Border
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NEW YORK - In a win for freedom of the press, the American Civil Liberties Union, the New York Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of San Di more
LIDER JEFFRIES EN UNIVISION: "EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SEGURIDAD NACIONAL DEBE USAR LOS DOLARES DE LOS CONTRIBUYENTES PARA MANTENER SEGURAS A LAS COMUNIDADES, NO PARA VIOLENTAMENTE BRUTALIZAR AL PUEBLO"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LIDER JEFFRIES EN UNIVISION: "EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SEGURIDAD NACIONAL DEBE USAR LOS DOLARES DE LOS CONTRIBUYENTES PARA MANTENER SEGURAS A LAS COMUNIDADES, NO PARA VIOLENTAMENTE BRUTALIZAR AL PUEBLO"
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[LEADER JEFFRIES ON UNIVISION: "DHS SHOULD USE TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO KEEP COMMUNITIES SAFE, NOT TO VIOLENTLY TARGET OR BRUTALIZE EVERYDAY AMERICANS AND LAW-ABIDING IMMIGRANT F more
LIDER JEFFRIES EN UNIVISION: "EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SEGURIDAD NACIONAL DEBE USAR LOS DOLARES DE LOS CONTRIBUYENTES PARA MANTENER SEGURAS A LAS COMUNIDADES, NO PARA VIOLENTAMENTE BRUTALIZAR AL PUEBLO"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LIDER JEFFRIES EN UNIVISION: "EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SEGURIDAD NACIONAL DEBE USAR LOS DOLARES DE LOS CONTRIBUYENTES PARA MANTENER SEGURAS A LAS COMUNIDADES, NO PARA VIOLENTAMENTE BRUTALIZAR AL PUEBLO"
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[LEADER JEFFRIES ON UNIVISION: "DHS SHOULD USE TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO KEEP COMMUNITIES SAFE, NOT TO VIOLENTLY TARGET OR BRUTALIZE EVERYDAY AMERICANS AND LAW-ABIDING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES."]
Hoy, el Lider more
Lujan, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Politicization of Public Safety Grants
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Politicization of Public Safety Grants
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) introduced the Federal Grant Neutrality Act, legislation designed to stop the politicization of Department of Justice (DOJ) federal grants and preve more
Markey, Merkley, Senate Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey, Merkley, Senate Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children
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Recent events demonstrate Trump administration's deliberate attempts to target unaccompanied minors
Letter Text (PDF)
Washington (February 11, 2026) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today led a group of nine lawmakers in writing to Attorney more
Markey, Merkley, Senate Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Markey, Merkley, Senate Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children
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Recent events demonstrate Trump administration's deliberate attempts to target unaccompanied minors
Letter Text (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today led a group of nine lawmakers in writing to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secre more
McCaul Returns from Mexico with Bipartisan Delegation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul Returns from Mexico with Bipartisan Delegation
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WASHINGTON - Over the weekend, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul -chairman of the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group (IPG) -led a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to Mexico. While there, the delegation met with Mexican lawmakers and other government officials to identify ways to strengthen more
New map reveals Palantir ties with health systems and universities
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news:
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New map reveals Palantir ties with health systems and universities
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OAKLAND, CA (February 11, 2026) - Today the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) unveiled a new tool that maps the locations of institutions, investors, and political figures connected to Palantir. Palantir is a tech and weapons company that uses artificial intelligence to weaponize da more
OSUIT high voltage student aspires to help Oklahomans, native Cameroon
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 11 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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OSUIT high voltage student aspires to help Oklahomans, native Cameroon
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Media Contact: Hicham Raache | Communications Coordinator | 918-293-4678 | hicham.raache@okstate.edu
Elisee Josias enjoys a challenge, but no challenge has proven too big for him to overcome on his journey to become a high-voltage line technician.
Josias and his family moved from Cameroon to the United States last year, and h more
Rep. Pfluger Blasts Anti-ICE Movement, Defends Law Enforcement in Homeland Security Hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pfluger Blasts Anti-ICE Movement, Defends Law Enforcement in Homeland Security Hearing
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, defended ICE officers and federal immigration personnel during a full Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on oversight of DHS agencies and the growing threat more
Rep. Roy Leads Hearing Highlighting the Threat of Sharia Law in the United States
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Roy Leads Hearing Highlighting the Threat of Sharia Law in the United States
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February 11, 2026
Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX-21) led a House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing titled, "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law Are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution." (link is external)
The hearing exp more
Ricketts on the Senate Floor: Fund DHS and Keep Nebraskans Safe
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts on the Senate Floor: Fund DHS and Keep Nebraskans Safe
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) called on his Senate colleague to pass appropriations funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
"[DHS] funding runs out Friday at midnight," said Ricketts. "And, if Democrats allow this to happen, it won't impact ICE operations. But what it more
Speaker Johnson on Fox Business: Democrats Do Not Have a Single Coherent Objection to the SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson on Fox Business: Democrats Do Not Have a Single Coherent Objection to the SAVE America Act
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"They want illegals to vote. That's why they opened the border wide for four years under Biden and Harris and allowed in all these dangerous people. It was a means to an end."
WASHINGTON -This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business' Mornings with M more
Speaker Johnson on Fox Business: Democrats Do Not Have a Single Coherent Objection to the SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson on Fox Business: Democrats Do Not Have a Single Coherent Objection to the SAVE America Act
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WASHINGTON -This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria to discuss the SAVE America Act, Congressional Democrats' attempts to abolish ICE and hamstring lawful immigration enforcement, and President Trump's trade agenda.
Watch Speaker Johnson's more
State Violence and Community Resistance in Minnesota
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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State Violence and Community Resistance in Minnesota
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Ida Sawyer, crisis and conflict director at Human Rights Watch, and Nicole Widdersheim, deputy Washington director, traveled to Minnesota in early February to document the impact of the federal government's "Operation Metro Surge."
Since late 2025, armed federal agents have descended on the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and else more
Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education Re. Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education Re. Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
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Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to offer input for the Special Rapporteur's upcoming thematic report on curriculum, pedagogy and assessment at the service of the right to education. This submission draws on Human Rights Watch's global research on the right to education and foc more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways
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At least 17 fatal crashes and 30 deaths in 2025 alone were caused by non-domiciled drivers who will now be ineligible to get a license
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today issued a final rule to sto more
U.S. Attorney's Office, FBI, and HSI Announce Creation of Regional Homeland Security Task Force to Combat Violent Crime and Transnational Organized Crime
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026:
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U.S. Attorney's Office, FBI, and HSI Announce creation of Regional Homeland Security Task Force to Combat Violent Crime and Transnational Organized Crime
The announcement includes the results from Operation NOLA Safe that resulted, to date, in 175 arrests, and the seizure of 114 firearms, 20.367 kg of cocaine, 1.063 kg of fentanyl, more
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Calls Out VA Secretary Doug Collins Over Shameful Comments on the Death of VA Nurse Alex Pretti
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Calls Out VA Secretary Doug Collins Over Shameful Comments on the Death of VA Nurse Alex Pretti
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) confronted Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Doug Collins over his statements following the killing of Minnesotan VA nurse Alex Pretti.
After Alex was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, Secr more
University of Birmingham: Reflections on a transatlantic research partnership
BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 11 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news:
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Two Systems, One Story
Reflections on a transatlantic research partnership
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Last week marked the conclusion of the Workforce Economic Inclusion and Mobility (WEIM) research collaboration between CHASM and CSD (Washington University in St. Louis). This project provided a detailed account of financial precarity in the UK and USA, through a cross-national partnership spanning two contrasting systems. more
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Multiple Child Rapists, Kidnappers, and Violent Assailants
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While Democrats compared ICE to Nazis and the Secret Police, called our law enforcement thugs, and asked ICE Director Todd Lyons if he thought he was going to hell, our officers were arresting criminal illegal aliens across the country
WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs En more
Durbin Criticizes President Trump For Disparaging Somali Americans, Refugees During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Criticizes President Trump For Disparaging Somali Americans, Refugees During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing
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February 10, 2026
"This racism should have no place in our society or in our immigration system. And it should have no place in this Committee," said Durbin during his opening remarks
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the S more
Heinrich Reiterates Demand for Secretary Noem to Resign Following DHS' Lawlessness
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Reiterates Demand for Secretary Noem to Resign Following DHS' Lawlessness
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) joined U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and three Democratic senators in a letter demanding that U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem immediately resign as head of the DHS, citing her deplorable leadership and DHS' lawlessness. In a l more
Hispanic Federation and Spectrum Partner to Provide $40,000 Grant to Upgrade the Technology at Avenues for Justice Harlem Community Center Technology Lab
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release:
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Hispanic Federation and Spectrum Partner to Provide $40,000 Grant to Upgrade the Technology at Avenues for Justice Harlem Community Center Technology Lab
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Investment Aims to Close Digital Divide and Unlock Tech Opportuni more
In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing, Durbin Slams Trump Administration For Wreaking Havoc On Immigrant Communities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing, Durbin Slams Trump Administration For Wreaking Havoc On Immigrant Communities
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February 10, 2026
In today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, Durbin called out the Trump Administration for truncating training for DHS agents tasked with carrying out the President's cruel mass deportation scheme
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Dur more
Kelly, Gallego Demand Answers from DHS on Surprise, AZ Warehouse Purchase for ICE Facility
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Gallego Demand Answers from DHS on Surprise, AZ Warehouse Purchase for ICE Facility
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"Cities like Surprise, and the American public at large, are being left in the dark about the major impacts these facilities will inevitably have on their communities."
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Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) pressed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Krist more
Kenya Advances Migration Governance with UN Support at National Workshop on Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) Implementation
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb. 10 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa posted the following news:
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Kenya Advances Migration Governance with UN Support at National Workshop on Global Compact for Safe Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) Implementation
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Nairobi, Kenya, 10 February 2026 (ECA) - Kenyan government officials, United Nations agencies, and key stakeholders today concluded the first day of a three-day national workshop to assess the country's progress in implementin more
Markey Statement on Termination of Removal Proceedings Against Rumeysa Ozturk
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey Statement on Termination of Removal Proceedings Against Rumeysa Ozturk
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Washington (February 10, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the announcement that an immigration court terminated removal proceedings against Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk. In April, Senator Markey visited Ms. Ozturk at the Louisiana ICE facility where sh more
Reed: ICE Reforms & Guardrails Needed to Protect the Rights of All Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed: ICE Reforms & Guardrails Needed to Protect the Rights of All Americans
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WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to uphold our constitutional principles and protect the rights of all Americans, U.S. Senator Jack Reed called on Congressional Republicans to join Democrats in passing a series of commonsense reforms to rein in the Trump Administration's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Americans more
WATCH: Padilla Slams Republicans' False Narratives to Demonize Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Padilla Slams Republicans' False Narratives to Demonize Immigrants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, blasted Senate Republicans for holding a hearing entitled "Somali Fraud in Minnesota -The Tip of the Iceberg" to spew sweeping generalizations about crime and demonize immigrant communities. Padi more
