Adobe Announces Anil Chakravarthy to Become President and CEO and Shantanu Narayen to Become Executive Chair on December 1, 2026
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 4 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Adobe Announces Anil Chakravarthy to Become President and CEO and Shantanu Narayen to Become Executive Chair on December 1, 2026
Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) -- Adobe's Board of Directors today announced that Anil Chakravarthy, president of Adobe's Customer Experience Orchestration business and worldwide field operations, will become Adobe's next president and chief executive of more
American Supply Association Highlights Grassroots AI Adoption Strategies for Industrial Distributors
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release:
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Nobody Rolled It Out
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ASA now holds six Applied AI use case records from member companies. Not one of them describes a rollout.
The records cover a manufacturer automating a monthly rep agency scorecard, a distributor putting product and spec answers in front of counter staff, an outside sales group trying to get ahead of quiet account churn its CRM was not more
Amid AI Boom, Verisk Launches New View of U.S. Data Center Exposure, Helping Insurers Assess Growing Concentrations of Risk
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Amid AI Boom, Verisk Launches New View of U.S. Data Center Exposure, Helping Insurers Assess Growing Concentrations of Risk
New resource provides building-level information on more than 2,500 U.S. data center facilities
BOSTON -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, today announc more
Baylor's School of Engineering and Computer Science Earns ABET Accreditation
WACO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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Baylor's School of Engineering and Computer Science Earns ABET Accreditation
Global accrediting leader fully approves Baylor engineering and computer science programs for meeting standards that prepare graduates for success
By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations
Baylor University undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering in the School o more
Building a Better Health System: ACC Quality Summit 2026 Tackles the Toughest Questions in Cardiovascular Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Building a Better Health System: ACC Quality Summit 2026 Tackles the Toughest Questions in Cardiovascular Care
Health care leaders, innovators and frontline teams share solutions to improve outcomes, enhance patient experiences and drive lasting change
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ORLANDO - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) Quality Summit 2026 will take place on September 16-18 in Orlando, conne more
Call for Papers Museum International: 'Artificial Intelligence in Museums'
PARIS, France, Sept. 4 -- The International Council of Museums issued the following news:
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Call for papers Museum International: 'Artificial Intelligence in Museums'
Artificial Intelligence in Museums: Vol. 79, No. 315-316
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ICOM is preparing an issue of Museum International on the theme of 'Artificial Intelligence in Museums' (Vol. 79, N- 315-316). All proposals submitted will be assessed for suitability, and if chosen, the subsequent articles will go through a double-blind peer revie more
CFTC Director of International Affairs and Senior Markets Advisor Gunewardena Issues Remarks at an Event at George Washington University
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following remarks on Sept. 3, 2026, by Mel Gunewardena, director of International affairs and senior markets advisor at an event at the George Washington University:
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Good Morning, Bom dia, Tudu bem.
It is a great pleasure to join you for the fourth edition of Regulation Week, jointly organized by the Fundacao Getulio Vargas Center for Law and Regulation in Rio de Janeiro and the George Washington University Regul more
Courier Issues Commentary: Poll - Epstein Cover-up Front of Mind for Voters Going Into Midterms
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2026, by national correspondent Camaron Stevenson:
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Poll: Epstein Cover-up front of mind for voters going into Midterms
With just two months until the midterm elections, voters across party lines are looking for candidates who are willing to take on corruption, hold powerful abusers accountable, and demand the full release of the Epstein Files.
A new nationw more
Deloitte is named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide MDR/MXDR for the Enterprise 2026 Vendor Assessment
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., a provider of audit, consulting, financial advisory and risk management services, presented the following news:
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Deloitte is named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide MDR/MXDR for the Enterprise 2026 Vendor Assessment
Deloitte has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Managed Detection Response/Managed Extended Detection and Response for the Enterprise 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc more
Deloitte launches Open Model Engineering practice
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Deloitte, a provider of audit, consulting, financial advisory and risk management services, presented the following news:
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Deloitte launches Open Model Engineering practice
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New York, NY, USA, 2 September 2026
Key takeaways
* Deloitte's Open Model Engineering practice is designed to help clients deploy enterprise AI applications with greater flexibility, cost predictability, sovereignty, and enhanced control over their data, intellectua more
DOE Idaho National Laboratory: Smart Farm Operating System Goes From Lab to Tractor
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Smart farm operating system goes from lab to tractor
It is July, and Montana farmers are testing software from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) on a tractor's autosteer operating system. The software uses field data to tell a tractor where to travel for the most efficient drive path. Then, the tractor pulls a 90-foot-long agricultural sprayer that more
Fed Governor Waller Issues Remarks at Reuters NEXT Newsmaker Interview
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks on Sept. 3, 2026, by Governor Christopher J. Waller at Reuters NEXT Newsmaker Interview:
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The Economic Outlook and Some Comments on My Policy Communication
Thank you, Howard. To set the stage before we talk, let me give you a sense of my thinking, as of today, about the economic outlook and the implications for monetary policy./1 The short version is that, while inflation remains meaningfully above the Federal Open more
Fordham Law Prepares Students to Use AI Responsibly
BRONX, New York, Sept. 4 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
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Fordham Law Prepares Students to Use AI Responsibly
By Elizabeth Moore
Along with sessions on professionalism, wellness, legal writing, and civil discourse, incoming Fordham Law School students also got another orientation this fall semester--how to responsibly use AI while in Law School.
This is the second year in a row that Fordham faculty and administrators have guided law students on what AI to more
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Frost & Sullivan Tracker Maps India's INR 954 Billion Enterprise Telecom Opportunity Through FY2030
Quarterly intelligence program tracks market size, forecasts, service shifts, and growth opportunities across India's enterprise telecom ecosystem.
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Mumbai, India - India's enterprise telecom servic more
Frost and Sullivan: Preventive & Predictive Healthcare - Acelerating the Shift From Sick Care to Well Care
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Preventive & Predictive Healthcare: Acelerating the Shift from Sick Care to Well Care
This blog is based on the analysis titled, "Preventive & Predictive Healthcare: From Sick Care to Well Care," authored by Frost & Sullivan's growth expert, Sukriti Mahna, and lead analyst, Siddharth Dhamija, from th more
Gap, FIT and BroSis Partner to Expand Creative Learning and Career Exploration for New York City Youth
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 4 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release:
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Gap, FIT and BroSis Partner to Expand Creative Learning and Career Exploration for New York City Youth
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Gap Inc. has always stood for more than what we make. Since our founding in 1969, when Doris and Don Fisher opened a store to help people find a pair of jeans that truly fit, our commitment to do more than sell clothes has shaped who more
Gartner Says General Counsel Must Get Ready for Consumption-Based AI Pricing
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 4 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Gartner Says General Counsel Must Get Ready for Consumption-Based AI Pricing
Legal AI Vendors Are Shifting to Consumption-Based Pricing Models That Have the Potential to Lead to Budget Shocks for Unprepared Functions
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General counsel (GC) face a fundamental shift from predictable per user technology subscriptions toward hybrid pricing more
Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 23% Year-Over-Year in Q2 2026, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, California, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 23% Year-Over-Year in Q2 2026, SEMI Reports
Ongoing AI Investment Momentum Drove Back-to-Back Quarters of Record Results
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SEMI, the industry association advancing the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today annou more
Keysight Collaborates With the Centre for Assuring Autonomy at the University of York to Advance AI Safety Assurance for Software-Defined Vehicles
SANTA ROSA, California, Sept. 4 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Keysight Collaborates with the Centre for Assuring Autonomy at the University of York to Advance AI Safety Assurance for Software-Defined Vehicles
Research initiative aims to close gap between AI safety research and practical engineering to reduce risk and enable faster, safer deployment of AI-enabled automotive systems
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NetApp and AWS Accelerate Storage Migrations With AWS Transform
SUNNYVALE, California, Sept. 4 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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NetApp and AWS Accelerate Storage Migrations with AWS Transform
Enterprises can now migrate attached storage and database workloads directly to Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP with AWS Transform
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NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced that AWS trans more
New Jersey Institute of Technology Professor Invents Forecasting Method for Extreme Weather
NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Professor Invents Forecasting Method for Extreme Weather
Written by: Evan Koblentz
Meteorologists could predict hurricanes and analyze tsunamis more accurately and faster than ever, if a New Jersey Institute of Technology engineering professor's creative software works out as planned.
The new technique would run artificial intelligence on a simulation of what's called a quantum reserv more
NRC to Host 7th Artificial Intelligence Workshop
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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NRC to Host 7th Artificial Intelligence Workshop
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The NRC will host its seventh Artificial Intelligence Workshop, "Navigating the AI Landscape: Regulator Transformation, Industry Innovation, and Global Collaboration," on Sept. 15.
Who: NRC staff, licensees, industry stakeholders, academia, research organizations and the public.
What: Providing updates on NRC more
NRF Joins PACT AI as Founding Member to Build Trust in the AI Economy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release:
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NRF Joins PACT AI as Founding Member to Build Trust in the AI Economy
The National Retail Federation announced that it is a founding member of the newly established Partnership for Assurance, Credibility, and Trust on AI (PACT AI), a coalition dedicated to building the shared infrastructure and standards that the AI economy needs to earn and sustain public trust.
As AI redefines how NRF serves its more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news:
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Online Journalism Awards Recognize Pulitzer Center-Supported Projects
Author: Ella Beiser, Pulitzer Center Staff
A Pulitzer Center-supported documentary on the 1945 atomic bombings won a 2026 Online Journalism Award.
What Japan's Atom Bomb Survivors Have Taught Us About the Dangers of Nuclear War, by grantee Scott Michels, of Retro Report, won in the Digi more
Penn State-Beaver: Schreyer Institute Awards Milasi Grant for Curriculum Development Project
MONACA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Beaver campus issued the following news:
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Schreyer Institute awards Milasi grant for curriculum development project
LEMONT FURNACE, Pa. -- The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence has selected a curriculum development project led by Rasoul Milasi, associate professor of electrical engineering at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, for Curriculum and Instructional Redesign Program (CIRP) grant support during the 2026- more
Princeton: Pre-read Author Maryanne Wolf Urges Incoming Class to Read Deeply, 'With Courage and Effort'
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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Pre-read author Maryanne Wolf urges incoming class to read deeply, 'with courage and effort'
By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications
At this year's Pre-read Assembly, the scholar, author and literacy advocate Maryanne Wolf described the sophisticated neural circuitry that we call on -- and continue to strengthen -- when we read deeply from difficult texts.
Deep reading reinforces the brain's circuitry more
Rep. Pallone Blasts Republicans for Weak Response to Data Centers Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Blasts Republicans for Weak Response to Data Centers Crisis
"People are sick and tired of corporate special interests and Big Tech billionaires taking over their neighborhoods and threatening their utility bills, their air, their water, and their property."
"These very real concerns are repeatedly swept to the sidelines, min more
Rep. Pallone Seeks Answers From Arbitration Firms on No Surprises Act Compliance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Pallone Seeks Answers from Arbitration Firms on No Surprises Act Compliance
Top E&C Democrat Requested Information from Six IDRE Firms That Did Not Respond to Earlier Informal Requests for Briefings and Information
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today sent oversight letters to more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Khanna, Moolenaar, Merkley, McGovern, Smith, and Thompson Request Homeland Security Briefing on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Implementation
Ranking Member Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competitio more
Reps. Smith, Moolenaar Lead Bipartisan Letter to Sec. Mullin Requesting Update on DHS Actions to Implement and Enforce Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Smith, Moolenaar lead bipartisan letter to Sec. Mullin requesting update on DHS actions to implement and enforce Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Today, Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), and John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on China, led six lawmakers in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Mark more
Sanders, Casar To Introduce Legislation to Ban Artificial Superintelligence and Temporarily Pause Advanced AI Development
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Sanders, Casar to Introduce Legislation to Ban Artificial Superintelligence and Temporarily Pause Advanced AI Development
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) today announced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, forthcoming legislation to stop AI oligarchs from building machines humans cannot control.
The Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act would permane more
Select Committee on China and Congressional-Executive Commission on China Back DHS's Enforcement of UFLPA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Select Committee on China and Congressional-Executive Commission on China Back DHS's Enforcement of UFLPA
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China (SCC) and Chairman Chris Smith (R-NJ) of the Congressional Executive Commission on China (CECC) have sent more
State Dept. Fact Sheet: Trump Administration Launches Foundry School to Build the Workforce Behind America's Manufacturing Comeback
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Trump Administration Launches Foundry School to Build the Workforce Behind America's Manufacturing Comeback
Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary Marco Rubio announced today the launch of Foundry School, a training program for entrepreneurs, engineers, technicians, and industrial leaders to rebuild American manufacturing. Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg hosted the even more
Triple Milestone: UTEP Education Professor Selected for Rare, Third Fulbright Award to Share Expertise in Kazakhstan
EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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Triple Milestone: UTEP Education Professor Selected for Rare, Third Fulbright Award to Share Expertise in Kazakhstan
Two-time Fulbright Scholar transitions to Specialist program to support Kazakhstan's higher education, research
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Mourat Tchoshanov, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Education at The University of Texas at El Paso, has been selected for a Fulbright Specialist engagem more
U.S. Holiday Retail Sales Set to Outpace Last Year's Seasonal Growth Performance to Exceed $1 Trillion for the First Time--Bain & Company Forecasts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release:
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US holiday retail sales set to outpace last year's seasonal growth performance to exceed $1 trillion for the first time--Bain & Company forecasts
* US retail sales to grow 4.5% YoY in crucial holiday shopping season in November-December
* Online shopping to accelerate further with nonstore sales expected to grow 9% YoY, driving ~ 60% of nominal sales growth; in-stor more
UCLA Health: AI May Help Identify Breast Cancers Missed by Mammograms, But Clinical Benefit Remains Uncertain
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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AI may help identify breast cancers missed by mammograms, but clinical benefit remains uncertain
UCLA-led review finds there is not yet enough real-world evidence to determine whether using AI in routine screening actually reduces the number of breast cancers diagnosed between screenings
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Artificial intelligence may help radiologists identify subtle signs of breast cancers that are missed more
UMass-Dartmouth: NSF Launches $15 Million Seafood Engine in New England
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Sept. 4 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news:
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NSF launches $15 million Seafood Engine in New England
UMass Dartmouth is a core partner in the initiative to strengthen the U.S. seafood industry
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UMass Dartmouth is a core partner of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Seafood Engine in New England that recently received $15 million in NSF funding. Led by the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observin more
Unisys Research on Trustworthy AI Published in Frontiers in Pharmacology Journal
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Unisys Research on Trustworthy AI Published in Frontiers in Pharmacology Journal
Peer-reviewed study explores how neurosymbolic AI can improve trust and explainability with emerging technologies in healthcare and other regulated industries
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Unisys (NYSE: UIS) announces the publication of its peer-reviewed research paper, "From benchmark accuracy to pharmacological c more
University of Hawaii Receives $2M Award to Develop AI Tools to Protect Food Production Systems
MANOA, Hawaii, Sept. 4 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
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VNR: UH receives $2M award to develop AI tools to protect food production systems
The University of Hawaii at Manoa has received a $2 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a multi-institutional effort to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools that can help detect environmental threats to food production systems before they become major problems. The e more
University of Scranton Faculty and Staff Examine Papal Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news:
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Scranton Faculty and Staff Examine Papal Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence
The Jesuit Center reading group discussed Pope Leo XIV's "Magnifica humanitas" with an academic twist.
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A diverse collective of University of Scranton faculty and staff recently gathered to discuss the increasing influence of artificial intelligence, with Pope Leo XIV's encyclical letter as a focal point.
The Jesuit C more
University of Southern California: Remembering the Human - Encouraging Unique Voices in the Age of AI
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California issued the following news:
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Remembering the human: Encouraging unique voices in the age of AI
As a USC study highlights the influence of AI tools on linguistic variety in writing, faculty share how they teach students to engage with artificial intelligence in ways that stimulate -- instead of stifle -- their creativity.
By Beth Newcomb
As students begin a new school year, USC experts are working to under more
University of Washington School of Medicine: AI BioDesign Project Aims to Adapt Nature's Design Rules
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 4 -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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AI BioDesign project aims to adapt nature's design rules
With $95 million in funding from FFST, the UW, the Allen Institute and Fred Hutch Cancer Center will jointly pursue AI models to create biological tools.
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"Endless forms most beautiful" was how Charles Darwin described the spectacular diversity of nature from which our current understanding of life emerged. But tha more
Virginia Tech: Pinar Yanardag Receives NSF CAREER Award to Democratize Video Production With Artificial Intelligence
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Pinar Yanardag receives NSF CAREER award to democratize video production with artificial intelligence
The research gives users director-like control, allowing a science teacher or a student to make a video that looks like it came out of a Hollywood studio -- minus the Hollywood budget.
By Barbara L. Micale
Today's artificial intelligence (AI) video generators are essentially black boxes. You type a prompt and h more
Virginia Tech: Research Presentations Span Infant Sleep to Cancer Therapy
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Research presentations span infant sleep to cancer therapy
The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute's 2026-27 Pioneers in Biomedical Research lecture series brings top scientists to Roanoke and Washington, D.C., for talks on neuroscience, cancer, cardiovascular health, metabolism, addiction policy, and more.
By Leigh Anne Kelley
How does sleep shape the infant brain? How can research inform addiction-related pu more
Washington and Lee University: Opinio Juris Hosts Symposium on Mark Drumbl's Reframing Transitional Justice
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Opinio Juris Hosts Symposium on Mark Drumbl's Reframing Transitional Justice
Five scholars examine and respond to the new volume co-edited by Drumbl and Kirsten Fisher.
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Opinio Juris, a leading international law blog, recently hosted a symposium examining "Reframing Transitional Justice: Innovations, Boundaries, and Refractions," a new book co-edited by Washington and Lee University School of Law more
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences: Dr. Zachary Grinspan Awarded CDC Grant for Epilepsy Research
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news:
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Dr. Zachary Grinspan Awarded CDC Grant for Epilepsy Research
Dr. Zachary Grinspan, associate professor of pediatrics and director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Program at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been awarded a four-year, $1.6 million CDC grant to undertake wide-reaching research aiming to produce a new, more detailed picture of childhood epilepsy.
The CEPIE study (Coll more
5 engineering doctoral students selected as Purdue's inaugural class of ARCS National Scholars
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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5 engineering doctoral students selected as Purdue's inaugural class of ARCS National Scholars
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Meera Doran, Maxwell Kawada, Shaiv Mehra, Peter Meshkov and Christopher Peter have more in common than their individual pursuits of doctoral degrees through Purdue University's College of Engineering. Through a partnership with the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) more
AECOM selected to design Pure Water Silicon Valley demonstration facility
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 3 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM selected to design Pure Water Silicon Valley demonstration facility
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DALLAS (September 3, 2026) -AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced its selection by the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) to provide professional design services for the Pure Water Silicon Valley Demonstration Facility Project in Cal more
Albany State Honors Student Jya Bacon Expands Path to Medicine Through Competitive Research and Medical Programs
ALBANY, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- Albany State University posted the following news:
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Albany State Honors Student Jya Bacon Expands Path to Medicine Through Competitive Research and Medical Programs
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Media Contact: Dr. Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu
ALBANY, Ga., September 3, 2026 -Albany State University (ASU) honors student, Jya Bacon, is gaining valuable experience across medicine, biomedical research, leadership, and community service as she prepares for a future in healthcare. A jun more
Allied Universal Appoints Paul E. Masto Vice President of Business Development for Enhanced Protection Services Business Unit
SANTA ANA, California, Sept. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, posted the following news release:
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Allied Universal Appoints Paul E. Masto Vice President of Business Development for Enhanced Protection Services Business Unit
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2026 -Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services provider, today announced tha more
American Psychological Association: With education technology, engagement is not the same as learning
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] (TNSrpt) -- The American Psychological Association posted the following news release:
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With education technology, engagement is not the same as learning
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A new report from the American Psychological Association warns that student engagement with educational technology is not the same as learning-and that generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools pose particular risks by improving students' immediate performance without building more
C.H. Robinson employees launch largest global month of community impact in company history
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Sept. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, posted the following news release:
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C.H. Robinson employees launch largest global month of community impact in company history
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (September 3, 2026) -September marks Robinson Cares Month at C.H. Robinson, a company-wide effort that mobilizes employees around the world to support the communities where they live and work.
This year's more
Can ChatGPT Beat the Market?
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 3 -- Canisius University issued the following news:
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Can ChatGPT Beat the Market?
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Buffalo, NY - Can ChatGPT pick stocks better than the market? Canisius University Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance Marc LoGrasso, PhD, set out to answer that question, and his research is earning international recognition.
LoGrasso is the recipient of the 2026 Best Paper Award from Modern Finance, an international peer-reviewed journal, for his research exploring wh more
Chemistry is changing the way researchers develop AI technology
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Chemistry is changing the way researchers develop AI technology
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While most believe artificial intelligence (AI) is changing science, researchers at the University of Notre Dame are exploring the reverse.
In an article published in Chemical Reviews, AI and chemistry experts alike discussed how the intricacies of organic chemistry are changing the way researchers design AI technology, leading the w more
Comscore Expands Its AI Intelligence to Measure Sponsored Chat Advertising and Its Business Impact
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release:
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Comscore Expands Its AI Intelligence to Measure Sponsored Chat Advertising and Its Business Impact
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New insights help brands and publishers quantify how AI interactions affect traffic, engagement and content influence, while providing visibility into paid and organic brand presence across AI-powered discovery env more
Cornell leads project putting robots to work in US orchards
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell leads project putting robots to work in US orchards
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Fifteen years ago, labor accounted for about 30% of total costs at the Washington Fruit and Produce Co. Today, it's over 60%.
"Our costs have just been skyrocketing, largely around labor, but everything else as well - meanwhile, apples sell for the same price they did 20 years ago," said Gilbert Plath, technology director for the Yakima, Washington- more
Distinguished University Professors honored by Ohio State Board of Trustees
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Distinguished University Professors honored by Ohio State Board of Trustees
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The Ohio State University Board of Trustees named six professors to receive the university's highest faculty honor.
Trustees on Thursday honored each scholar as a Distinguished University Professor. The permanent honorific title is awarded annually to tenure-track professors who have been at Ohio State for at least five years and hav more
Dr. Laura Robertson earns 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Dr. Laura Robertson earns 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching
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ETSU science education professor Dr. Laura Robertson earned the university's 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching for her superior teaching, impact on students, and leadership in innovative teaching practices and community-engaged learning.
Dr. Laura Robertson, a professor of science education in East Tennessee more
Driving down the cost of self-driving cars
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 3 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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Driving down the cost of self-driving cars
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In science fiction, self-driving cars are everywhere, from futuristic highways to urban utopias.
Reality is different. Today, a privately owned self-driving Tesla starts at around $40,000 before monthly fees, while one of Waymo's Jaguar-based robotaxis cost well into six figures.
Bringing prices down is the goal for University of Oklahoma mechanical engineer more
FCC Commissioner Trusty Issues Speech at Communications Regulation Commission 21st International Regulatory Workshop
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following speech on Sept. 1, 2026, by Commissioner Olivia Trusty at the Communications Regulation Commission 21st International Regulatory Workshop:
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Muy buenas tardes. Es un honor estar con ustedes aqui en Cartagena. Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be with you in Cartagena. Thank you to the Communications Regulation Commission of Colombia for hosting this year's International Regulatory Workshop. I am delighted t more
G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
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We're back with another Market Movers blog! This month, we are revealing which products are
making moves in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software category.
In case you're new here, Market Movers is a series from G2 Data Solutions where we spotlight the top three trending products in a trending catego more
Hawley Expands Investigation into Surveillance Cameras, Warns Flock Competitors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Hawley Expands Investigation into Surveillance Cameras, Warns Flock Competitors
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) expanded his investigation into artificial intelligence surveillance cameras. He sent letters to the chief executive officers of Motorola Solutions, Verkada, and Axon Enterprise, informing them of his investigation into the companies' collection and use of citizens' personal more
Heinrich, Armstrong Introduce Legislation to Give Tribes More Flexibility to Hire Qualified Native Language Educators, Preserve Native Languages
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Armstrong Introduce Legislation to Give Tribes More Flexibility to Hire Qualified Native Language Educators, Preserve Native Languages
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.) introduced the Native Language Educators in Classrooms Act, bipartisan legislation to give Tribal Head Start programs greater authority to determine how qualified educat more
Hoxton Wealth Collaborates with AWS to Bring Agentic AI to Wealth Management
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 3 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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Hoxton Wealth Collaborates with AWS to Bring Agentic AI to Wealth Management
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International financial advisory firm Hoxton Wealth has begun working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to explore how AI can benefit both its own business and the wealth management sector more broadly.
The collaboration forms part of AWS's $1 billion investment in Forward Deployed Engineering, a new organization more
Iowa State-led team uses data and AI to design next-generation organic electronic materials
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 3 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Iowa State-led team uses data and AI to design next-generation organic electronic materials
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AMES, Iowa - If you want to make the next generation of wearable sensors, biomedical devices and other bioelectronics, you're going to need new, high-performance conducting materials.
So how do you find new and better materials for your electronic devices? One by one, synthesizing, characterizing and testing a few more
Iowa State-led team uses data and AI to design next-generation organic electronic materials
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 3 -- Iowa State University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Iowa State-led team uses data and AI to design next-generation organic electronic materials
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#Quick look
Iowa State's Wenjie Xia is leading a team developing data-driven, materials-by-design approaches to discover organic electronic materials. The materials could be used for flexible electronics, wearable sensors, bioelectronics and other emerging technologies.
AMES, Iowa - If you want to more
Joseph Stephenson, economic development planner, to receive UWO 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni honors
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 3 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news:
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Joseph Stephenson, economic development planner, to receive UWO 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni honors
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Whether he is behind a desk at his community planning job or serving as deputy mayor of the City of Oshkosh, Joseph Stephenson has built his life around advancing his community.
For his professional success and devotion to service, the UWO two-time alumnus has been honored with a 2026 more
Lockton Appoints Head of Specialties for Canada
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 3 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Lockton, an insurance broker, posted the following news:
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Lockton Appoints Head of Specialties for Canada
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Lockton, the world's largest privately held independent insurance brokerage, today announced the appointment of Nicki Tatola as Head of Specialties for Canada, joining Lockton's growing, locally led Canadian leadership team. She will lead the development of Lockton's national specialty insurance and risk advisory capabilit more
LSUS invites students of all disciplines to submit business ideas for Pilot Pitch
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 3 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news:
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LSUS invites students of all disciplines to submit business ideas for Pilot Pitch
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SHREVEPORT - LSU Shreveport students have flexed their entrepreneurial muscles for the past few years as part of Pilot Pitch, a competition in which students present their business ideas.
Pilot Pitch is seeking LSUS participants from all disciplines to participate in this year's series, which incl more
Mayo Clinic Platform Accelerate announces inaugural participants of its new multiyear pathway program
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Sept. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic Platform Accelerate announces inaugural participants of its new multiyear pathway program
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -Mayo Clinic Platform today announced that its Accelerate program for healthcare technology companies is now available through a multiyear engagement pathway. The inaugural participants of the multiyear track include 12 companies developing artificial intellige more
Media Advisory: Ten life sciences companies to pitch emerging health technologies at UB on Sept. 10
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 3 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Media Advisory: Ten life sciences companies to pitch emerging health technologies at UB on Sept. 10
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NewYorkBIO event brings biotech founders, investors and industry leaders to Buffalo
By Daniel Robison
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Ten early-stage life science and biotech companies will present their technologies during NewYorkBIO's Buffalo Mini-Pitch Day at the University a more
Meet the 2027 Furman Fellows
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Meet the 2027 Furman Fellows
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Each spring, Furman University recognizes five graduating seniors as Furman Fellows -one of the university's highest honors. Selected for their accomplishments, creativity, problem-solving and the respect of their peers and faculty, each Fellow receives a $10,000 award, made possible through the generosity of Trustee Emeritus Bob Buckman, who passed away in May 2026, and h more
Michigan State University Research Foundation: 20 State Startups Advance to PitchMI Semifinals
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The Michigan State University Research Foundation issued the following news release:
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Twenty Michigan Startups Advance to PitchMI Semifinals
Founders will compete across four Michigan cities this fall, backed by two weeks of startup development and coaching.
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From the doctor's office to the factory floor, and even beneath our streets, Michigan startups are developing new ways to solve real-world problems.
Twenty of those companies will compete in th more
My DCMA Remember 9/11: David Fagan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news:
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My DCMA Remember 9/11: David Fagan
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FORT LEE, Va. -
My DCMA "Remember 9/11" edition showcases the Defense Contract Management Agency's experienced and dedicated workforce as they reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The campaign highlights that tragic day's personal and professional impact on agency team members. Today, David Fagan shares his story.
My name is David Fagan, and this is "My more
New Salesforce Editions Bundle Everything Businesses Need for Agentic Transformation
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 3 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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New Salesforce Editions Bundle Everything Businesses Need for Agentic Transformation
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New editions bundle Slack, Tableau Next, the Premier Success Plan, enterprise-grade security, and out-of-the-box AI built for every role into every edition
The new Max edition alone delivers 60% more value than the Agentforce 1 Edit more
NOAA: Advancing Agency-Level Reforms to Restore American Seafood Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following statement on Sept. 2, 2026, by assistant administrator Eugenio Pineiro Soler:
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Advancing Agency-Level Reforms to Restore American Seafood Competitiveness
NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eugenio Pineiro Soler announces prioritized agency actions in support of the Executive Order on Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness.
Over the past year, I have met wit more
NVIDIA + Hugging Face Is A Great Sign for AI Development and US Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA + Hugging Face Is A Great Sign for AI Development and US Leadership
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For inquiries, email stephen@consumerchoicecenter.org
NVIDIA + HuggingFace Is A Great Sign For Consumers of AI Pr more
Padilla, Morelle Demand DHS Restore Cybersecurity Funding to Protect State and Local Election Offices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Morelle Demand DHS Restore Cybersecurity Funding to Protect State and Local Election Offices
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DHS has failed to follow congressional direction to restore funding to help states with cyber threats, misinformation for 2026 midterms
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.-25) more
Permafrost Melt Could Cost $261 Billion in Infrastructure Damages
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Permafrost Melt Could Cost $261 Billion in Infrastructure Damages
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A new study provides insight into the economic impact of melting permafrost on Arctic communities.
Permafrost is ground that permanently remains below freezing for at least two consecutive years. Permafrost covers about 24% of the Northern Hemisphere including large areas of Alaska, Canada, and Siberia.
Global warming patterns ar more
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Co-Leads the Bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026 with Reps. Laura Gillen, Josh Gottheimer, and Vince Fong
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Co-Leads the Bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026 with Reps. Laura Gillen, Josh Gottheimer, and Vince Fong
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), alongside U.S. Representatives Laura Gillen (D-NY-04), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), and Vince Fong (R-CA-20), introduced the bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026 to make motor vehicle collision fraud a federal crim more
Report From Auburn University McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security: Operationalizing U.S. Cyber Incident Reporting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSCrpt) -- From Fragmentation to Coordination: Operationalizing U.S. Cyber Incident Reporting - A report from Auburn University McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security - August 2026 (31 pages)
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Contents
Executive Summary ... 04
Federal Cyber Governance Stack ... 05
Reporting Regime Problem ... 10
What Cannot Be Harmonized ... 15
Operational Model - CISA as National Coordinator ... 20
Risks and Safeguards ... 23
Conclusion ... 26
Annex more
Report From U.S. Census Bureau: An Aging World - 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSCrpt) -- An Aging World: 2025 - A report from U.S. Census Bureau - August 2026 (223 pages) - Authored by Rachel Bacon, Daniel Goodkind, Paul Kowal, Anne Morse, and Mitali Sen
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Introduction
The global population is getting older even faster than envisioned just a decade ago. The inevitable shift towards top-heavy age distributions, unprecedented in human history, constitutes one of the most significant changes and challenges for many societies in the coming decades more
Reps. Gillen, Nehls, Gottheimer and Fong Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Motor Vehicle Collision Fraud a Federal Crime, Lower Car Insurance Premiums
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Gillen, Nehls, Gottheimer and Fong Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Motor Vehicle Collision Fraud a Federal Crime, Lower Car Insurance Premiums
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Auto insurance fraud, like staged vehicle accidents, costs consumers an estimated $300 a year in increased premiums.
WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) alongside U.S Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX-22), Josh Gotth more
Reps. Massie, Burlison Introduce Legislation to Defund Surveillance State Cameras
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Massie, Burlison Introduce Legislation to Defund Surveillance State Cameras
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) today joined Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in introducing legislation that would prohibit the use of federal funds to purchase, install, maintain, operate, or upgrade automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and biometric surveillance cameras.
"Technology may change more
Scalise: Foundry School Will Help America Out-Build and Out-Compete China
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: Foundry School Will Help America Out-Build and Out-Compete China
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This morning, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg for the launch of Foundry School at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. The Leader highlighted America's manufacturing comeback under Pre more
Scalise: Foundry School Will Help America Out-Build and Out-Compete China
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: Foundry School Will Help America Out-Build and Out-Compete China
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-This morning, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg for the launch of Foundry School at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. The Leader highlighted America's manufacturing comeback under Pre more
SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Host Sept. 10 Meeting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release:
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SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Host Sept. 10 Meeting
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The Securities and Exchange Commission's Investor Advisory Committee will host a public meeting at the SEC Headquarters in Washington D.C. on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. ET to discuss artificial intelligence technologies in the public markets and the SEC's Regulation National Market System rules.
The meeting will also be webcast on the SE more
Second Annual AI Ethics Seminar Announced for October 24
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Second Annual AI Ethics Seminar Announced for October 24
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming classrooms, financial decision-making and healthcare, making questions of human dignity, trust and responsible leadership more urgent -and more practical -than ever. On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Center for Catholic Studies at Seton Hall University and the International Academy of Catholic L more
State of the Unions on Labor Day: California organized labor grows despite headwinds
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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State of the Unions on Labor Day: California organized labor grows despite headwinds
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California unions added more than 100,000 workers to their ranks in 2025, even as federal labor regulation slowed, union elections declined and many newly organized workers struggled to secure their first contracts.
Workers across the state also continued to take collective action. Although they launc more
Talking in the library: The boom in podcasting at SDSU
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 3 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news:
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Talking in the library: The boom in podcasting at SDSU
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Podcasts are rapidly becoming a part of everyday lives. This is true for students at San Diego State University, and the home for podcasting is in the Digital Humanities Center (DHC) at the University Library.
Founded in 2017, the DHC brings students and faculty together to study digital technologies and culture, more
Television Academy and National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announce Recipients of 2026 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Television Academy posted the following news release:
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Television Academy and National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announce Recipients of 2026 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards
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The Television Academy and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences today announced the recipients of their respective Emmy Awards given to individuals, companies or organizations for their developments in television e more
U researchers join NSF center that studies how robots and people learn to work together
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 3 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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U researchers join NSF center that studies how robots and people learn to work together
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Reposted from the College of Engineering.
A new National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center, led by the University of Texas at Austin, will study what happens when assistive robots leave the lab and move into the real world to live and work alongside humans.
The Center for Human and Robot Co more
UC Merced Ph.D. Students Receive ARCS Support for STEM Research
MERCED, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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UC Merced Ph.D. Students Receive ARCS Support for STEM Research
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Five UC Merced doctoral students have earned prestigious awards from the Northern California Chapter of ARCS Foundation, joining a select group of scholars recognized for outstanding research.
"Congratulations to this year's ARCS Scholars. You are being recognized as outstanding scientists who are breaking barriers and solving more
UC San Diego Ranks No. 4 Among US Public Universities in Academic Ranking of World Universities
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Ranks No. 4 Among US Public Universities in Academic Ranking of World Universities
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The University of California San Diego has remained at No. 4 among U.S. public universities in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities. The highly regarded annual assessment released by the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy also places UC San Diego 14th among all U.S. universities an more
UIS to host five ECCE Speaker Series events
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news:
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UIS to host five ECCE Speaker Series events
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The University of Illinois Springfield will host five Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) Speaker Series events during fall 2026. The series presents events that promote and adhere to the value of engaged citizenship, cultural awareness and respect for diversity.
All ECCE Speaker Series events are free and open to the public. more
UMGC and Prince George's County Public Schools Announce Dual Enrollment Partnership
ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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UMGC and Prince George's County Public Schools Announce Dual Enrollment Partnership
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Eligible students can earn college credit and a no-cost certificate
Adelphi, Md. -Sept. 3, 2026 -University of Maryland Global Campus and Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) today announced a dual enrollment partnership, marking a new opportunity for eligible PGCPS high school juniors to earn more
UNF Graduate School reaches highest enrollment ever, with strong growth across high-demand fields
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 3 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF Graduate School reaches highest enrollment ever, with strong growth across high-demand fields
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The University of North Florida Graduate School reached its highest enrollment in history this fall with 2,831 students enrolled, up 6% since last fall.
Growth was driven by strong demand across several high-impact areas, including business, computing, healthcare, sciences and preparation. The M more
UT Health Sciences Lands First K12 Training Grant to Build Pipeline for Cancer Researchers
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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UT Health Sciences Lands First K12 Training Grant to Build Pipeline for Cancer Researchers
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The National Cancer Institute has awarded the University of Tennessee Health Sciences a $2.65 million K12 grant to launch a Career Development Program in Clinical Oncology, a five-year initiative that will train early-career physicians to become independent clinical cancer researchers. It more
Zimmer Biomet, Grace College to Write New Chapter in Warsaw's Orthopedic Legacy
WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Grace College posted the following news:
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Zimmer Biomet, Grace College to Write New Chapter in Warsaw's Orthopedic Legacy
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Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, and Grace College today announced that Zimmer Biomet will donate its current global headquarters building at 345 E. Main Street in Warsaw, Ind., to Grace College.
Grace College will gain ownership to the building in early 2027, advancing its commi more
'Judges are just blessing monopolies at this point,' Economic Liberties Calls On Congress to Step In and Regulate Big Tech Following News That Google Beat US Bid To Force a Break Up
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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'Judges are just blessing monopolies at this point,' Economic Liberties Calls On Congress to Step In and Regulate Big Tech Following News That Google Beat US Bid To Force a Break Up
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Washington, D.C. -Following today's remedies ruling rejecting the Department of Justice's (DOJ) proposed breakup of Google's ad tech monopoly after the company was last year found gui more
AAP semester snapshot: fall 2026 in focus
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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AAP semester snapshot: fall 2026 in focus
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From the first day of classes, spaces across the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning are charged with creative energy, critical inquiry, and the exchange of ideas. As the semester gets underway, explore what's ahead so you can make the most of every opportunity, including guest lectures, special exhibitions, and recently-introduced expanded and cross-disciplinar more
Academic Success Program collaborates for student success
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 2 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news:
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Academic Success Program collaborates for student success
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For the second consecutive year, more than 92% of first-time bar takers from the USC Gould School of Law's JD program cleared one of the nation's most challenging professional hurdles: the California bar exam. Gould graduates also excelled beyond the Golden State, with 97% passing bar exams in other jurisdic more
Adding 'Doctor' to a Lifetime of Roles and Distinctions
CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 2 -- Claremont Graduate University posted the following news:
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Adding 'Doctor' to a Lifetime of Roles and Distinctions
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Former Microsoft Executive Scott Oki Reflects on His Pursuit of a Doctorate in Education at 77 YEARS OF AGE.
Scott Fitzgerald famously wrote that "there are no second acts in American lives." Had he met Scott Oki, he might have reconsidered.
Oki's first act was remarkable enough. As an early Microsoft executive, he played an integral ro more
AV's LOCUST(r) Selected for Nearly $500 million Army Counter-UAS Contract for Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) Program
MONROVIA, California, Sept. 2 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release:
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AV's LOCUST(r) Selected for Nearly $500 million Army Counter-UAS Contract for Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) Program
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ARLINGTON, Va., September 2, 2026 -AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in proven autonomous and counter-drone systems, today announced it has been awarded a landmark contract valued at $464.8 million by the U.S. Army Portfolio Acq more
Bayer advances combined seed and crop protection pipeline and enters phase of blockbuster launches
WHIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 2 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, posted the following news:
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Bayer advances combined seed and crop protection pipeline and enters phase of blockbuster launches
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* Commercialization of two blockbusters already started, with additional launches expected over the next years
* Bayer announces genome-edited standable soy and development of herbicide tole more
Can AI Make Police Lineups Fairer? ETAMU Researchers Aim to Find Out
COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 2 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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Can AI Make Police Lineups Fairer? ETAMU Researchers Aim to Find Out
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The project combines eye-tracking technology and psychology to examine how people process real and AI-generated faces.
A police lineup is supposed to test an eyewitness's memory, not point them toward a particular suspect. But as artificial intelligence makes it possible to ge more
CU's Festival XIII continues with session on ethical uses of artificial intelligence
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
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CU's Festival XIII continues with session on ethical uses of artificial intelligence
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Former Oklahoma Congressman Brad Carson - now president of an advocacy group calling for regulations on artificial intelligence - will visit Lawton and Duncan later this month in the next installment of Cameron University's academic festival, "Being Human in the Age of AI."
Carson will visit Cameron's Lawton campus on more
Dean Bajaj Highlights Enrollment Growth, Academic Initiatives at University of Tulsa Collins College of Business
TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- The University of Tulsa Collins College of Business posted the following news:
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From the Dean's Desk: CCB, September 2026
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As we begin the 2026-27 academic year, The University of Tulsa's Collins College of Business enters the semester with strong momentum. During the past year, we have strengthened undergraduate and graduate enrollment, launched our online MBA, redesigned the undergraduate core around professional skills and added leaders who will expand ou more
DSU Applied Research Lab prepares for new era of research, collaboration in Sioux Falls
MADISON, South Dakota, Sept. 2 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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DSU Applied Research Lab prepares for new era of research, collaboration in Sioux Falls
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MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University's new Applied Research Lab (ARL) in Sioux Falls is nearing completion, providing new opportunities to expand the University's applied research capabilities, develop partnerships, strengthen South Dakota's workforce, and support economic development across the state.
Members more
DSU hosts 18th Annual Summer Research Symposium
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 2 -- Delaware State University posted the following news:
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DSU hosts 18th Annual Summer Research Symposium
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In June and July, while classrooms at Delaware State University were largely empty, laboratories and research spaces were abuzz with activity.
While graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and faculty typically spend their summers conducting research, this summer, as in years past, they were joined by nearly 150 student researchers, including undergrad more
DXC Appoints Arun Melkote as Global Head of Delivery for Consulting & Engineering Services
ASHBURN, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, posted the following news release:
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DXC Appoints Arun Melkote as Global Head of Delivery for Consulting & Engineering Services
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BENGALURU, India, September 2, 2026 -DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced the appointment of Arun Melkote as Global Head of Delivery for Consulting & Engineering Services (CE more
Everett Symposium will bring together business, industry and government leaders to examine the ethics of AI
TROY, Alabama, Sept. 2 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Everett Symposium will bring together business, industry and government leaders to examine the ethics of AI
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Troy University will host the second-annual Terry and Barbara Everett Symposium on Emerging Technologies on Sept. 18 at the Dothan Campus.
The symposium will bring together representatives from business, industry, the military, law enforcement and higher education to explore developments in artificial intell more
Forbes names C.H. Robinson one of America's Best Employers for Tech Workers
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Sept. 2 [Category: BizConsulting] -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, posted the following news release:
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Forbes names C.H. Robinson one of America's Best Employers for Tech Workers
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, (Sept. 2, 2026) -C.H. Robinson, the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, has been recognized as one of America's Best Employers for Tech Workers 2026, a prestigious award given by Forbes and Statista.
This recog more
Hill AFB hosts 2026 AFMC Chief Orientation and offsite
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Hill AFB hosts 2026 AFMC Chief Orientation and offsite
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To provide newly selected chief master sergeants with a strategic foundation in the AFMC mission, Air Force Materiel Command hosted its 2026 Chief Orientation Course and concurrent Command Chief and Senior Enlisted Airman Offsite Aug. 17-20 here.
The four-day event brought together 37 newly selected and promoted chi more
ICYMI: Rep. Lee Highlights New Law to Expand Health Care Access for Non-English Speakers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Lee Highlights New Law to Expand Health Care Access for Non-English Speakers
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Watch and download video here
LAS VEGAS, NV - Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) hosted a roundtable discussing a new, bipartisan law she championed to expand health care access for Nevadans who do not speak English or have limited English proficiency. The Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act was s more
Largest Freshman Class Heralds Uninterrupted 13-Year Growth Streak
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Largest Freshman Class Heralds Uninterrupted 13-Year Growth Streak
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 2, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, recently ranked the nation's No. 1 public historically Black college or university (HBCU) by Forbes, has enrolled the largest freshman class in its history, extending an uninterrupted 13-year peri more
Mississippi Christian University School of Law Dean Named Among 2026 Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia
CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 2 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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Mississippi Christian University School of Law Dean Named Among 2026 Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia
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Mississippi Christian University School of Law (MC Law) Dean John P. Anderson has been named one of the 2026 Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia by The National Law Review, recognizing academic leaders who are advancing legal education through innovation, technology, research and new initi more
Mutual of Omaha Names Kandhari Chief Information Officer
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 2 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Mutual of Omaha Insurance, a provider of insurance, banking and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups, posted the following news release:
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Mutual of Omaha Names Kandhari Chief Information Officer
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OMAHA, Neb. - Veteran technology and transformation leader Chetan D. Kandhari has been named Chief Information Officer at Mutual of Omaha, Chairman and CEO James Blackledge announced.
Kandhari most recently served as Ch more
New Jersey AI Ready Sprinternships Offer Atlantic Cape Students Paid Experiential Learning Opportunity
MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- Atlantic Cape Community College posted the following news:
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New Jersey AI Ready Sprinternships Offer Atlantic Cape Students Paid Experiential Learning Opportunity
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MAYS LANDING - Atlantic Cape Community College, in collaboration with the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, was recently awarded $4,000 to support its participation in the New Jersey AI Ready Sprinternships Initiative.
The Sprinternships Init more
New STEM program at UNT gives DFW educators research lab experience
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release:
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New STEM program at UNT gives DFW educators research lab experience
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Mahdi Pedram, the program's director, says the program is a benefit to both DFW educators and their students.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -A new program at the University of North Texas is giving STEM educators in the Dallas-Fort Worth area hands-on research experience they can take back to their classrooms.
"They get to experience h more
New Tool Helps AEP Answer Customer Bill Questions Faster
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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New Tool Helps AEP Answer Customer Bill Questions Faster
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Why did my electric bill change? It's one of the most common questions customers ask.
To provide faster, clearer answers, AEP is piloting Bill Analyzer, a new AI-powered tool developed with Gigawatt AI that helps Customer Care agents quickly identify what's affecting a customer's bill and provide clearer explanati more
NIH awards UB-HWI's National Crystallization Center $5.5 million to advance scientific research nationwide
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 2 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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NIH awards UB-HWI's National Crystallization Center $5.5 million to advance scientific research nationwide
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Considered the workhorse of the National Crystallization Center, this high-throughput crystallization screen is unique to the NCC. It allows scientists to screen through 1,536 different crystallization conditions on one plate. Photo: Sandra Kicman
Dedicated more
Open Markets Institute Condemns Google Adtech Decision
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release:
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Open Markets Institute Condemns Google Adtech Decision
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#After finding Google guilty of illegal monopolization of America's online advertising business in April 2025, Judge Brinkema today rejected the only logical action to address the threat.
Open Markets Institute Executive Director Barry Lynn released the following statement condemning today's decision in U.S. v Google, in which U more
Peter Embi named Director of the National Library of Medicine at NIH
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Peter Embi named Director of the National Library of Medicine at NIH
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Peter Embi, MD, MS, Professor of Biomedical Informatics and Medicine, and holder of the Directorship in Biomedical Informatics at Vanderbilt Health, has been named Director of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest biomedical library and the nation's leading funder of research in biomedical i more
Professor Douglas Kysar Co-Edits First Comprehensive Survey of the Implications of Climate Change for Private Law
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Professor Douglas Kysar Co-Edits First Comprehensive Survey of the Implications of Climate Change for Private Law
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Back to News
Professor Doug Kysar with Professor Ernest Lim and Justice Philip Sales at their book launch event.
As climate change has become increasingly severe, scholars have generally looked to public law fields like constitutional and regulatory law to understand its implications and propo more
Rancy in Inaugural Class for STEM Under 40 Awards from the MOST
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 2 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release:
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Rancy in Inaugural Class for STEM Under 40 Awards from the MOST
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Jean-Philippe "JP" Rancy '16, MS '17, assistant professor of information systems, has been named to the inaugural class of the STEM Under 40 Awards, which celebrates the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering and math fields. The awards are sponsored by the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) more
Real Businesses. Real Results. BEST Boston's Biggest Class Yet Delivers Its Biggest Impact Yet
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus posted the following news:
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Real Businesses. Real Results. BEST Boston's Biggest Class Yet Delivers Its Biggest Impact Yet
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09/02/2026 | Stephanie Burns
UMass Boston College of Management's flagship consulting program brought 80 students and 40 Greater Boston businesses together this summer - and this year, the businesses did the talking.
On August 6, the College of Management asked 40 business owners a more
The Hidden Cost of Where You Live
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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The Hidden Cost of Where You Live
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Artificial intelligence may be quietly penalizing Americans not for who they are, but for where they live, according to USC researchers. Consider a young professional woman who has done everything right.
Before turning 30, she has built a promising career. She earns a good salary, pays her bills on time and maintains an more
The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today:
Preserving the Legitimacy of the Supreme Court
Our Founding Fathers created a system to protect Americans from concentrated power by establishing three coequal branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. As the highest court, the Supreme Court serves more
Top global energy leaders to headline Tulane's flagship 2026 Future of Energy Forum
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 2 -- Tulane University issued the following news release:
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Top global energy leaders to headline Tulane's flagship 2026 Future of Energy Forum
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Tulane University will bring more than 150 global energy leaders, policymakers, investors, researchers and technology experts to New Orleans Sept. 28-30 for its flagship 2026 Future of Energy Forum, a premier gathering focused on how Louisiana and the nation can meet surging energy demand, fuel economic growth and more
U.S. Chamber Welcomes G20 Ministerial Focus on Innovation and Prosperity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber Welcomes G20 Ministerial Focus on Innovation and Prosperity
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WASHINGTON, DC -As the G20 Innovation Ministerial concludes in North Carolina, Neil Bradley, Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement:
"The business community appreciates the focus of the G20 Innovation Ministerial on the promise of emerging technologies to dri more
UC San Diego Hosts Inaugural U.S.-India Forum, Bringing Global Leaders to La Jolla
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Hosts Inaugural U.S.-India Forum, Bringing Global Leaders to La Jolla
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The UC San Diego 21st Century India Center hosted the inaugural U.S.-India Forum this spring, convening leading voices from government, industry, healthcare and academia to explore new frameworks for partnership, innovation and strategic investment between two of the world's most consequential demo more
UMass Amherst Computer Scientists Receive NSF Grant to Turn AI into Simulated Students for Teacher Training
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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UMass Amherst Computer Scientists Receive NSF Grant to Turn AI into Simulated Students for Teacher Training
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Ask any teacher: Education is not a linear process. It's not as simple as "student gathers information, processes it, and applies it." In any classroom, there are questions and errors, sometimes even arguments. Different students learn differently. Education can be messy, even chaotic, more
UNLV Newsmakers 2026: Summer Edition
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Newsmakers 2026: Summer Edition
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Summer is often associated with leisurely days and a lull in everyday operations. But the excellence at UNLV never stops -and the university community consistently made headlines for it in the weeks before and after students began making their way back to campus.
Faculty experts appeared in major national, international, and trade publications lendi more
UPCEA Council for Credential Innovation
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 2 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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UPCEA Council for Credential Innovation
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Director of Microcredentials & Innovation Credential Strategy recognized among higher education leaders advancing credential innovation, workforce-focused microcredentials and learner mobility
University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Cate Tolnai, director of Microcredentials & Innovation Credential Strategy, has been appointed to the 2026-2027 leade more
Wilson Center Names New Distinguished and Visiting Fellows
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release:
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Wilson Center Names New Distinguished and Visiting Fellows
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The Wilson Center has appointed eight new Distinguished and Visiting Fellows to advance nonpartisan scholarship and address crit more
Georgia Institute of Technology: Center Seeks to Unlock the Science of Turbulence for Energy, Flight, and Discovery
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 1 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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New Center Seeks to Unlock the Science of Turbulence for Energy, Flight, and Discovery
To advance understanding of turbulence, the National Science Foundation is establishing a new, $30 million Science and Technology Center (STC) at Michigan State University. Georgia Tech is among eight universities supporting the center.
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Most people know turbulence as the force that can make airplane flight more
Rep. Jordan: House Republicans Seek Information on Federal Judge Eleanor Ross's Judicial Misconduct
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Seek Information on Federal Judge Eleanor Ross's Judicial Misconduct
Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA), and Rep. Clay Fuller (R-GA) sent a letter to Chief Judge William Pryor, Jr., chair of the Judici more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Congressional Budget Office: 'Taxation of Social Security Benefits'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "The Taxation of Social Security Benefits."
Here are excerpts:
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Social Security - the largest single program in the federal budget - has two components. Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) provides benefits to retired workers, their eligible dependents, and some survivors of deceased workers. Disability Insurance (DI) provides benefits to disabled workers and their dependents.
Unlike more
China Primer - U.S.-China Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10119) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: U.S.-China Relations
The United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) lead the world in the size of their economies, defense budgets, and research and technology investments. Both are among the five nuclear-arme more
Fifth & Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing spirits at home for personal consumption by restricting a spirit distillery's location and attaching criminal penalties to nonco more
Labor Day Speech Resources Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44152) by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch:
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Labor Day Speech Resources: Fact Sheet
Introduction
Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrating the achievements of American workers. Labor Day also symbolically marks the end of summer and, in many states, the beginning of the school year.
This guide is designed to assist congressional offices with work-related Labor Day c more
Section 301 & China - Shipping & Shipbuilding Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12666) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 301 and China: Shipping and Shipbuilding Issues
Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (Sec.Sec.301-310, 19 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.2411-2420, referred to as "Section 301") is one of the principal statutory means by which the United States enforces U.S. rights under trade agreements and addresses more
Social Security Benefit Taxation Highlights Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11397) by social policy analyst T. Lynn Sears.
Here are excerpts:
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Social Security Benefit Taxation Highlights
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At a Glance
* In July 2026, the Social Security system provided over $138.4 billion in monthly benefits to more than 71.3 million retired or disabled workers and their spouses, survivors, and dependents.
* Since 1984, beneficiaries with income above cert more
TikTok & China's Digital Platforms - Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12640) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and international trade and finance analyst Michael D. Sutherland.
Here are excerpts:
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Congress and U.S. policymakers at the federal and state levels have taken steps to address their national security-related concerns about the extent to which the People's Republic of China's (PRC, or China) influences digital p more
USPS Ballot Mail Rule - Overview & Potential Impact Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13297) by government organization and management analyst Michelle D. Christensen.
Here are excerpts:
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USPS Ballot Mail Rule: Overview and Potential Impact
On March 31, 2026, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14399, "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections." The order states "unique ballot envelope identifiers, such as bar code more
Defining Final Agency Action for APA & CRA Review Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12386) by legislative attorney Valerie C. Brannon:
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Defining Final Agency Action for APA and CRA Review
Executive branch action may be subject to both judicial and congressional review. Two federal statutes authorizing such review are the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which generally governs judicial review of agency action, and the Congressional Review Act (CRA), wh more
National Park Service - Fee Increases for International Visitors Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13098) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay and immigration policy analyst Jill H. Wilson:
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National Park Service: Fee Increases for International Visitors
Congress has debated various measures to generate additional funds for the National Park System in light of a large backlog of deferred maintenance on system lands. One option under discussion has been more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Recent Legal Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11472) by legislative attorney Sean Stiff:
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Recent Legal Developments
For nearly 20 years, Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended, has authorized a benefit for borrowers of federal Direct Loan program student loans commonly known as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). First established by the College more
Criminal Justice Data - Human Trafficking Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47211) on Aug. 17, 2026, entitled "Criminal Justice Data: Human Trafficking" by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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SUMMARY
Human traffickers exploit vulnerable individuals for commercial sex and forced labor in a variety of legal and illegal industries, both across the United States and around the world. While some estimates of the incidence of human trafficking exist, compre more
Iran - U.S. Economic Sanctions & the Authority to Lift Restrictions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43311) on Aug. 19, 2026, entitled "Iran - U.S. Economic Sanctions and the Authority to Lift Restrictions" by international sanctions and financial crimes specialist Liana W. Rosen, and Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
U.S. sanctions related to Iran are arguably among the most comprehensive of any such sanctions that the United States unilater more
Kids Online Safety Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12730) by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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Kids Online Safety Act
Beginning in the 117th Congress, some Members of Congress introduced different versions of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) - a bill seeking to address harms to minors online by creating requirements for certain online platforms, among other provisions. In the 119th Con more
National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13119) by Clare Y. Cho, natural resources policy specialist Mark K. DeSantis and energy policy analyst Lexie Ryan.
Here are excerpts:
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National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A): A Summary
The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) is a 23-million-acre area in northern Alaska owned and administered by the federal government. Originally designated as an emergency o more
Patriot Day Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44178) by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch:
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Patriot Day: Fact Sheet
In 2001, P.L. 107-89 designated September 11 as Patriot Day to honor the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. The law asks the President to issue an annual Proclamation for Patriot Day that directs the U.S. flag to be fl more
Payments in Lieu of Taxes - Section 6902 Payments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11772) by Clare Y. Cho, natural resources policy specialists Carol Hardy Vincent and Eric P. Nardi.
Here are excerpts:
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Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT): Section 6902 Payments
Introduction
Several federal programs compensate local jurisdictions for the presence of nontaxable federal lands. The widest-ranging program is the Department of the Interior's (DOI's) Payments in more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Dialysis Vascular Access Coalition Urges CMS to Reverse Weight Scaler Reductions and Support Non-Hospital Access Migration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 31, 2026
Submitted electronically via:
http://www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1850-P
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
Re: CY 2027 Ambulatory Surgical Center Prospective Pa more
Esperion Therapeutics Applauds CMS Proposal to Include LDL-C Monitoring and Management Measure to Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
US Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: CMS-1848-P Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2027 Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and O more
Union Of Concerned Scientists Opposes Proposed NRC Radiation Protection Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of the Union of Concerned Scientists on the Proposed Rule on "Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework," NRC-2025-1140
Edwin S. Lyman, PhD Director of Nuclear Power Safety Union of Concerned Scientists August 31, 2026
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) strongly opposes this politica more
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Payment Cuts for Same-Day E/M and Procedure Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: CMS-1848-P, Medicare CY 2027 Payment Policies
Opposition to Same-Day E/M and Procedure Payment Reduction
Dear Dr. Oz:
On behalf of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicin more
American Urogynecologic Society Urges CMS to Address Payment Cuts and Policy Inequities in 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
9466 Georgia Ave, PMB 2064 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: 301-273-0670 info@augs.org www.augs.org
August 28, 2026 VIA Electronic Submission to www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE more
Amsterdam (N.Y.) Mayor Cinquanti Urges Rejection of Proposed Head Start Regulations to Protect Program Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
61 CHURCH STREET, AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK 12010 PHONE 518-841-4311 FAX 518-842-9064 mcinquanti@amsterdamny.gov
CITY OF AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK
Office of the Mayor
Mayor Michael Cinquanti
September 2, 2026
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Head Start
Re: Comments on more
Behring Capital Urge DHS to Withdraw Categorical Ban on Affiliated Lending
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Behring Capital LLC
3820 Blackhawk Rd., Danville, CA 94506
Tel +1.925.575.9634 | Fax +1.925.575.9639
invest@behringco.com | https://behringco.com
August 31, 2026
Samantha Deshommes, Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division
Office of Policy and Strategy
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homela more
Carbonium Core Urges NRC to Support Domestic Production of Nuclear-Grade Graphite to Strengthen Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
8913 Regents Park Drive, Suite # 550, Tampa, FL -33647 * Ph: (908) 367-3391 * https://carboniumcore.com
August 31, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Re: Docket ID NRC-2025-0975; RIN 3150-AL44; Proposed Rule, "Modernizing Reactor Licensing, Safety Oversight, and Siting Practices," 91 Fe more
GIE Medical Urges CMS to Adjust Device Offset Percentages for New Gastrointestinal Procedure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS 1850-P
PO Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
RE: Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System (CM more
Illinois Rural Community Care Organization Supports Growth Adjustment and Urges Rural and Underserved Area Enhancement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Illinois Rural Community Care Organization LLC
Illinois Rural Community Care Organization LLC | Page 1
Comment Letter: Proposed MSSP Growth Adjustment CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule | File Code CMS-1848-P
August 27, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Re: more
Inter Species Wisdom Project Urges FAA to Condition Statutory Launch Waivers on Mandatory Emissions Reporting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENT ON DOCKET FAA-2026-8614
Proposed waiver of requirements under thirteen federal statutes for commercial space launch
Submitted by: Inter Species Wisdom Project Inc. (ISWP), a British Columbia Benefit Company, Canada
Submitted: August 2026.
WHO WE ARE, AND WHY WE ARE COMMENTING
Inter Species Wisdom Project Inc. i more
MiCare Path Urges CMS to Halt Restrictive Remote Monitoring Proposals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule - RPM and RTM
Dear Administrator and CMS Leadership:
MiCare Path appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule policies affecting Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM).
We su more
Orthopaedic Group PC Urges CMS to Halt Musculoskeletal Reimbursement Cuts and Delay Ambulatory Specialty Model
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physi more
Third Lake Associates Urges U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to Preserve Bridge Financing and Escrow Protections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0100; RIN 1615-AC94
EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022; Ensuring the Integrity of the EB-5 Program;
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law & Justice: Iran Launches Missiles at U.S. Ally
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary:
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Iran Launches Missiles at U.S. Ally
Iran has retaliated against the latest U.S. attacks by firing missiles and drones at Kuwait, our ally in the Middle East. What will be President Trump's next move in the ongoing conflict?
As reported by Fox News:
Iran fired missiles and drones at Kuwait early Thursday as Tehran continued retaliatory attacks following U.S. bombardments earlier this week.
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Bowdoin College: Faculty Research Boosted by Awards in Several Areas
BRUNSWICK, Maine, Sept. 4 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news:
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Faculty Research Boosted by Awards in Several Areas
By Tom Porter
Bowdoin faculty in a range of areas received some welcome news over the past semester. So far in 2026, at least eight scholars have been awarded research grants covering a variety of disciplines, from religious studies to psychology and across the sciences. Here are the details:
William R. Kenan Professor of Physics Thomas W. Baumgarte was awarded a more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Europe's Spies - Fighting as a Team
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Sept. 2, 2026, by Dan Lomas, assistant professor of international relations at the University of Nottingham:
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Europe's Spies: Fighting as a Team
Britain and France lead Europe's spy league table, but smaller agencies have important capabilities and must be included on the continent's intelligence team sheet.
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Europe's intelligence and security agencies don't have the luxury of operating i more
Courier Issues Commentary: Poll - Epstein Cover-up Front of Mind for Voters Going Into Midterms
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2026, by national correspondent Camaron Stevenson:
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Poll: Epstein Cover-up front of mind for voters going into Midterms
With just two months until the midterm elections, voters across party lines are looking for candidates who are willing to take on corruption, hold powerful abusers accountable, and demand the full release of the Epstein Files.
A new nationw more
CSIS Issues Commentary Entitled 'Own Goals'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2026, by William Alan Reinsch, senior adviser and Scholl Chair emeritus with the Economics Program:
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Own Goals
Thanks to the World Cup, millions more Americans now know what an "own goal" is. It occurs when someone on the defending team puts the ball into their own goal, thus scoring for the other side. This is never intentional. Players who deliberately score against the more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Inside Elections Shift Alaska, Ohio, and Kansas Senate Races Towards Democrats
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Inside Elections Shift Alaska, Ohio, and Kansas Senate Races Towards Democrats
Momentum is continuing to build for Senate Democrats as race raters at Inside Elections shift three Senate races - in Alaska, Ohio, and Kansas - towards Democrats. Republicans are "decidedly on defense" with just two months to go until Election Day. The latest move comes just weeks after Ins more
Federal Register: Millennium Challenge Corporation Issues Notice on Candidate Country Report for FY 2027
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSxrep) -- The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, requires the Millennium Challenge Corporation to publish a report that identifies countries that are "candidate countries" for Millennium Challenge Account assistance during Fiscal Year 2027. The report is set forth in full below.
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(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 7707(a))
Dated: August 31, 2026.
Brian Finkelstein,
Acting Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.
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Millennium Challenge Corpora more
House Financial Services Ranking Member Waters Issues Statement at Hearing on Strengthening American Economy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "After Nearly Two Years of Helping Donald Trump and His Administration Create the Very Affordability Crisis Families Are Facing Today, Republicans NOW Want to Hold a Hearing About It"
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee delivered t more
International Federation for Human Rights: Detention, Torture and Silence - SOS-Defenders' 2025 Report on Censorship by Detention -- 60 New Defenders Were Jailed Last Year
PARIS, France, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- International Federation for Human Rights issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Detention, torture and silence: SOS-Defenders' 2025 report on censorship by detention -- 60 new defenders were jailed last year
Repressive governments arbitrarily detained at least 60 human rights defenders across 14 countries in 2025, according to the latest report by the SOS-Defenders platform, a collective initiative of local, regional and international org more
Mich. Democratic Party: Reminder - Many Times Mike Rogers Has Pledged to Rubber Stamp Trump's Toxic Agenda
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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REMINDER: The Many Times Mike Rogers Has Pledged to Rubber Stamp Trump's Toxic Agenda
As recent polling shows Trump's approval rating has sunk to a record low in Michigan, a reminder that Trump sycophant Mike Rogers has pledged to rubber stamp his toxic agenda, even as it hurt Michiganders:
Rogers admitted he only ran for Senate again at Trump's personal request:
* Rogers admitted he only d more
Rep. DeLauro: Defense Officials Attempt to Raid NIH Funds to Cover Department of Defense Activities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
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Defense Officials Attempt to Raid NIH Funds to Cover Department of Defense Activities
House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) has learned that officials at the Department of Defense (DoD) are working to divert billions of dollars from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to supplement the Department's budget. more
Six Distinguished Practitioners Join Princeton Princeton School of Public & International Affairs Faculty
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news:
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Six Distinguished Practitioners Join Princeton SPIA Faculty
By Ambreen Ali
Six new practitioners will join the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs faculty this academic year, enriching classroom study and enhancing the depth of policy discussion at the School with a wealth of experience that spans global diplomacy, multinational security strategy more
9/11 at 25: University of Michigan Experts Can Discuss
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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9/11 at 25: U-M experts can discuss
University of Michigan experts are available to talk about a range of issues related to the 9/11 terror attacks and the quarter century since.
Javed Ali, associate professor of practice at the Ford School of Public Policy, began teaching in 2018. His government career in Washington, D.C., spanned from 2002-18, where he held positions in the Defense Intelligence Agen more
Ag Vice Ranking Member Brown, Ranking Member Craig Press Chairman Thompson on Oversight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Ag Vice Ranking Member Brown, Ranking Member Craig Press Chairman Thompson on Oversight
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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, House Agriculture Committee Vice Ranking Member Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) and urged Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson to fulfill Congress' oversight responsibilities on behalf of America's farm families. This follows a January 2026 letter, which provided a lis more
Best states to work 2026: California, DC top the list, while North Carolina, Alabama lag far behind
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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Best states to work 2026: California, DC top the list, while North Carolina, Alabama lag far behind
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Oxfam's 2026 index highlights how labor policy is key to addressing our growing affordability crisis, and how states can help fill the gaps in regressive federal policy.
Ahead of Labor Day, Oxfam, the global organization fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice, released more
Big Oil Lobbyist & Stockholder Michael Whatley Triples Down on Iran War As Gas Prices Soar
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Big Oil Lobbyist & Stockholder Michael Whatley Triples Down on Iran War As Gas Prices Soar
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DC insider Michael Whatley is tripling down on his support for the Iran War, saying "that is where we need to be" - even as gas prices skyrocket for North Carolina families.
As Whatley cheers on the escalation of the war, he's personally financially profiting. Big Oil companies have reported "blo more
Brock University: Renaming of Lake Ontario Signals Widening Fracture in U.S.-Canada Relations
ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Sept. 3 -- Brock University issued the following news:
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Renaming of Lake Ontario signals widening fracture in U.S.-Canada relations
By Melinda Cheevers
U.S. President Donald Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario is the latest manoeuvre in his ongoing campaign to undermine Canada's sovereignty, say experts from Brock University's Department of Political Science.
In the days following the breakdown of U.S.-Canada trade negotiations, Trump signed an executive order to more
Gillibrand Statement On Hegseth Extending Mideast Deployments Into 2027
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Hegseth Extending Mideast Deployments Into 2027
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Gillibrand: "It is unconscionable to extend troop deployments and continue to waste tens of billions of taxpayer dollars on their failed war, launched without a clear mission, coherent strategy, or exit plan."
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, issue more
Just Back from Somalia: Refugees International Warns of a Narrowing Window to Prevent Famine & Mortality
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: International] -- Refugees International, a humanitarian organization that says it advocates for lifesaving assistance, human rights and protection for displaced people, issued the following news:
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Just Back from Somalia: Refugees International Warns of a Narrowing Window to Prevent Famine & Mortality
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Refugees International President Jeremy Konyndyk and Senior Advocate Abullahi Boru Halakhe are available for media interviews and briefings following their more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "THERE'S A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN THE UNBELIEVABLE LEVELS OF CORRUPTION AND THE CONTINUED RISE IN THE COST OF LIVING"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "THERE'S A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN THE UNBELIEVABLE LEVELS OF CORRUPTION AND THE CONTINUED RISE IN THE COST OF LIVING"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans continue to prioritize the interests of their wealthy donors, Democrats are committed to rooting out Repub more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "THERE'S A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN THE UNBELIEVABLE LEVELS OF CORRUPTION AND THE CONTINUED RISE IN THE COST OF LIVING"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "THERE'S A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN THE UNBELIEVABLE LEVELS OF CORRUPTION AND THE CONTINUED RISE IN THE COST OF LIVING"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans continue to prioritize the interests of their wealthy donors, Democrats are committed to rooting out Republican corruption and lower more
Padilla, Morelle Demand DHS Restore Cybersecurity Funding to Protect State and Local Election Offices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Morelle Demand DHS Restore Cybersecurity Funding to Protect State and Local Election Offices
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DHS has failed to follow congressional direction to restore funding to help states with cyber threats, misinformation for 2026 midterms
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.-25) more
Report: CO Families Have Spent $4,000 More On Goods & Services Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSrep) -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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New Report: CO Families Have Spent $4,000 More On Goods & Services Under President Trump
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Hickenlooper: Colorado is facing a cost-of-living emergency
WASHINGTON - As President Trump's tariffs and unpopular war with Iran continue to crush Colorado families, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper highlighted the cost-of-living emergency that's hurting the state.
According to an August repo more
Secretary of State Rubio Speaks With Brian Kilmeade on 'The Brian Kilmeade Show'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of Secretary Marco Rubio's interview via teleconference on Sept. 1, 2026, with Brian Kilmeade on The Brian Kilmeade Show:
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QUESTION: All right, Mr. Secretary, Marco Rubio, thanks so much for joining us - and National Security Advisor. I understand the Iranians are, on the recipient of American attacks. In fact, the President put on Truth Social - and I'll read some of it: The U.S., as we speak, is striking Ir more
Slotkin Supports Bill to End Trump's Tariffs that Cost Michiganders More Than Any Other State
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin Supports Bill to End Trump's Tariffs that Cost Michiganders More Than Any Other State
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined her Senate Democratic colleagues in cosponsoring the End Trump's Tariff Tax Act, legislation that would revoke and refund Trump's latest barrage of tariffs and repeal the archaic authorities he has used to continue his trade war. This l more
Buy now or wait? Best practices for securing next year's farm inputs
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Buy now or wait? Best practices for securing next year's farm inputs
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As the months turn from late summer into fall, many farms start to look ahead to not only harvest but also purchasing next year's farm inputs. A common question asked is: Are farm input prices better now, or should you wait to make a purchase until spring?
Answering that question pres more
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 2 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- The Bank of Canada posted the following news:
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Monetary Policy Decision Press Conference Opening Statement
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Good morning. I'm pleased to be here with Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers to discuss today's monetary policy decision.
Since our last decision in July, the conflict in the Middle East has persisted without a clear path to resolution. Closer to home, the United States has imposed new tariffs on Canadian exports, more
House Agriculture Ranking Member Craig, Vice Ranking Member Brown Press Chairman Thompson on Oversight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Angie Craig, Vice Ranking Member Brown Press Chairman Thompson on Oversight
Yesterday, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) and Vice Ranking Member Shontel Brown (OH-11) urged Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson to fulfill Congress' oversight responsibilities on behalf of America's farm families. This follows a Janu more
