Americans for Tax Reform: Why Governor Walz's Proposed Tech Tax Would Harm Innovation and Burden Minnesota Families
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 13, 2026, by Blake Reed:
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Why Governor Walz's Proposed Tech Tax Would Harm Innovation and Burden Minnesota Families
Minnesotans who value limited government and the freedom of businesses to compete and invest without excessive bureaucratic interference see these principles as essential to economic growth and opportunity. That is why Governor Tim Walz's new supplemental budget proposal raises serious more
Arizona State University: AI-enabled Platform to Help Learners Navigate Career Transitions in a Rapidly Changing World
TEMPE, Arizona, April 14 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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New AI-enabled platform to help learners navigate career transitions in a rapidly changing world
ASU for Life to support continuous career readiness as industries, work and skills evolve
By Carrie Peterson
As careers shift and industries evolve, most professionals will navigate multiple career transitions over their lifetime, often without clear pathways to move forward.
To help individuals build skills, more
BGSU Earns Advanced Curriculum Status for Actuarial Science Degree
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, April 14 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news:
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BGSU earns Advanced Curriculum status for actuarial science degree
Only five other Ohio universities hold the designation from the Society of Actuaries
By Branden Ferguson
The actuarial science program at Bowling Green State University recently received "Advanced Curriculum" designation from the Society of Actuaries, a distinction that further prepares graduates to meet the growing demand for ri more
Brooklyn Law School: Health and Family Law Fellows Take Center Stage
BROOKLYN, New York, April 14 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news:
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Health and Family Law Fellows Take Center Stage
Fellows discuss their work in panels and then field questions from the audience in a Q&A format.
Eight students who are Brooklyn Law School Health Law & Family Law Fellows presented their work on Friday, April 10, sharing the findings from legal research projects that delve deeply into a wide range of fascinating topics.
The presentations and the luncheon tha more
California State University Advances AI Strategy Through Faculty Learning
LONG BEACH, California, April 14 -- California State University issued the following news:
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CSU Advances AI Strategy Through Faculty Learning
By Alex Beall
From micro-credentials to conferences, the CSU is helping faculty use AI effectively and introduce the technology into the classroom.
Since launching its systemwide AI strategy to become the largest AI-empowered university, the California State University has been committed to providing faculty, staff and students with the training, more
Council of Economic Advisers: 2026 Economic Report of the President Released
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSrpt) -- The White House Council of Economic Advisers issued the following news on April 13, 2026:
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2026 Economic Report of the President Released
The Council of Economic Advisers today announced the release of the 2026 Economic Report of the President.
The Economic Report of the President is prepared annually by the Council of Economic Advisers, providing a comprehensive review of the past year's economic policies and their impact on current and future economic more
From Smartwatches to Emojis--RIT Graduate Researchers Explore Uses of Popular Technology
ROCHESTER, New York, April 14 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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From smartwatches to emojis--RIT graduate researchers explore uses of popular technology
Making the most of your smartwatch in the future could start with a flick of the wrist or a subtle tap to the forearm to navigate the controls.
RIT graduate student Sidney Grabosky's thesis research for his human-computer interaction MS degree looks to extend the smartwatch interface to one's skin more
FWW Criticizes Final Version of MD Pro-Data Center Utility Relief Act
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Apr 13, 2026:
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FWW Criticizes Final Version of MD Pro-Data Center Utility Relief Act
"It's mystifying to see Gov. Moore take a victory lap around supposed affordable energy legislation while championing the costly A.I. data center industry in the state."
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Annapolis, MD -- Today, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Utility RELIEF Act. The bill incentivizes the buildout of dangerous methane gas a more
Gartner Marketing Survey Finds 81% of Consumers Tune Out Ads
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 14 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Marketing Survey Finds 81% of Consumers Tune Out Ads
As Ad Annoyance Rises, Marketers Should Reduce Intrusion, Earn Attention with Value, and Align Creative to Consumer Content Preferences
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More than eight in 10 U.S. consumers (81%) say they aim to ignore and tune out ads, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and techno more
Gartner Predicts Half of New Warehouses Built in Developed Markets Will Be Human-Optional Facilities by 2030
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 14 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts Half of New Warehouses Built in Developed Markets Will be Human-Optional Facilities by 2030
Analysts to Discuss Implications of Robot-Centric, AI-enabled Warehouses at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
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By 2030, 50% of new warehouses in developed markets will be designed as "robot-centric" facilities, with humans being opti more
Hofstra University: Stessin Prizes Recognize Achievement in Faculty Publication
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 14 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Stessin Prizes Recognize Achievement in Faculty Publication
Ginny Greenberg
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Charles G. Riordan has announced the 2025-2026 recipients of Hofstra's Lawrence A. Stessin Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Publication, established to reward the scholarly efforts of early career faculty.
Last year, Hofstra earned the distinction of a High Research Spending and more
IDC: Asia/Pacific AI and GenAI Spending to Reach $370 Billion by 2029, Growing 5x
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, April 14 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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IDC: Asia/Pacific AI and GenAI Spending to Reach $370 Billion by 2029, Growing 5x
Agentic AI and Platform Consolidation Shift Market from Experimentation to Scaled Deployment
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SINGAPORE - According to the IDC's Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide, AI and generative AI (GenAI) spending in Asia/Pacific, inc more
KnowledgeWorks: AI in K-12 Education - Policy, Literacy and the SAFE Framework
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 14 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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AI in K-12 Education: Policy, Literacy and the SAFE Framework
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* As AI tools become more common in K-12 classrooms, educators and policymakers are seeking clear guardrails to ensure AI in education is safe, ethical, effective and worthy of public trust
* KnowledgeWorks is on the steering committee of the EDSAFE AI Alliance, whose SAFE framework offers schools, districts and states a practical road more
Louisiana Tech Faculty Honored for Excellence in Research
RUSTON, Louisiana, April 14 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news:
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Louisiana Tech faculty honored for excellence in research
Louisiana Tech University's Division of Research hosted the Research and Scholarship Awards on April 9. These awards are given to Louisiana Tech faculty who drive innovation through research and practice, leading to discoveries that expand the boundaries of knowledge.
"Louisiana Tech's longstanding reputation for research and innovation attracts more
Merit Technologies Joins the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina
ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 14 -- Anderson University Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina issued the following news release:
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Merit Technologies Joins the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina
The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina (FEISC) at Anderson University is pleased to welcome Merit Technologies as its newest member, further strengthening a growing community of family-owned and closely held businesses commi more
N.C. Department of State Treasurer Announces Extensive Implementation of Artificial Intelligence
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 14 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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N.C. Department of State Treasurer Announces Extensive Implementation of Artificial Intelligence
After spearheading the first North Carolina state government artificial intelligence (AI) pilot program one year ago, the N.C. Department of State Treasurer has now integrated AI into daily department workflow. After the pilot showed increased productivity across two t more
PA House Passes Model Ordinance to Speed Data Center Development
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Apr 13, 2026:
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PA House Passes Model Ordinance to Speed Data Center Development
Shapiro-backed HB2151 is a threat to the municipal zoning process dozens of communities across PA have relied on to stop data centers
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Harrisburg, PA -- Today, the House voted to pass HB2151, a Shapiro-backed bill that would provide a model data center ordinance intended to speed controversial data center development. Thi more
Pa. Labor Dept.: Shapiro Administration Invests $2.8 Million in Industry Partnerships to Build a Stronger, More Resilient Workforce
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on April 13, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Invests $2.8 Million in Industry Partnerships to Build a Stronger, More Resilient Workforce
The Industry Partnership program brings together business, education, workforce development, economic development, organized labor, and community partners to strengthen the competitiveness of key industries and regional economies.
With Pennsy more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Engineering Students Dive Into Projects to Learn About Naval Ship Technologies
ROCHESTER, New York, April 14 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Engineering students dive into projects to learn about naval ship technologies
Engineering program provides opportunities to develop underwater vessel sensing, robotics and maintenance systems
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With wheels that can attach to the bottom of a ship and high-tech sensors, a group of undergraduate engineering students built a robot prototype that may one day clean and inspect the outer hu more
Scams Alert: Bipartisan Leaders of the Joint Economic Committee Warn Americans About Tax Season Scams
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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SCAMS ALERT: Bipartisan Leaders of the Joint Economic Committee Warn Americans About Tax Season Scams
Ahead of the April 15th deadline for tax filing, Joint Economic Committee Chairman David Schweikert (R-AZ), Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Vice Chairman Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Senior House Democrat Don Beyer (D-VA) issu more
Sedgwick Launches New 24/7 Accident Response Team to Transform Commercial Trucking Claims
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 14 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick launches new 24/7 Accident Response Team to transform commercial trucking claims
New on-scene adjuster deployment service delivers early intervention, real-time documentation, and seamless claims integration
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Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, has launched their new Accident Response Team nationally. The more
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Merkley Fact Sheet: Trump's Budget Would Be Devastating for Energy Prices
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following fact sheet on April 13, 2026:
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TRUMP'S BUDGET WOULD BE DEVASTATING FOR ENERGY PRICES
Since taking office, President Trump and Republicans' failed policies have led to skyrocketing energy prices, making good on Trump's promise to reward his fossil fuel donors while Americans saw their electricity bills increase by 13% on average nationally. Rather than investing in cle more
Student Investors Grow RIT's Portfolio
ROCHESTER, New York, April 14 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Student investors grow RIT's portfolio
RIT's Financial Management Association gives students a hands-on education in investing--along with a $450,000 portfolio
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Shane Girolamo had an idea for a stock to pitch. The second-year finance and computer science student built a presentation, ran the numbers through a discounted cash flow model, pulled data from Bloomberg terminals, and laid more
University of Cincinnati Celebrates Partnership With Thales
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 14 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC celebrates partnership with Thales
Research + Innovation Week kicks off with Digital Futures' first industrial partner
By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu
UC's annual Research + Innovation Week, highlighting faculty- and student-led research, is launching with a bang.
April 13 marked the unveiling of a new collaborative workspace in UC's interdisciplinary research facility Digital Futures for more
University of Maryland School of Public Health: Nuanced Data Needed to Achieve Digital Health Care for All
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, April 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Nuanced data needed to achieve digital health care for all
SPH researcher breaks down barriers to equitable access to digital health tools
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Whether renewing prescriptions online, booking a doctor's appointment or receiving test results in a health app, most people these days get at least some of their health needs met by using digital health platforms. While smar more
University of Rochester: Simon Business School Expands Pathway to Accelerated Master's Degree Through College Partnerships
ROCHESTER, New York, April 14 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news:
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Simon Business School expands pathway to accelerated master's degree through new college partnerships
Students at partner institutions can earn their MS from Simon in one year.
David Andreatta, Media Relations Specialist
The University of Rochester's Simon Business School has forged partnerships with five colleges and universities enabling students at those institutions to earn a master's degree in more
Virginia Tech: Yang 'Cindy' Yi and Students Lay Foundation for Future of Chip Design
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Yang 'Cindy' Yi and students lay foundation for future of chip design
A new state-of-the-art lab is the centerpiece of the computer systems area of study at the Institute for Advanced Computing.
By Noah Frank
Whether or not you have a technical background, you've probably become accustomed to Moore's Law, the observation that computing power doubles every two years. That expansion of computing ability has led more
Whole System: How an NJIT Engineer Built a Career on Seeing Every Part of the Picture
NEWARK, New Jersey, April 14 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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The Whole System: How an NJIT Engineer Built a Career on Seeing Every Part of the Picture
When Chris Wunderlich was finishing his final semester at New Jersey Institute of Technology, he had two job offers sitting in front of him. One was from Picatinny Arsenal, the U.S. Army's premier research and manufacturing hub for weapons systems, where he would have gone deep into warhead design. The more
A conversation with Northeastern's President Joseph E. Aoun
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 13 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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A conversation with Northeastern's President Joseph E. Aoun
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As commencement season approaches, the university's president discusses academic achievement and the future of Northeastern.
by Northeastern Global News April 13, 2026
Commencement is a few weeks away. This includes 37 ceremonies across all of Northeastern's colleges and campuses. What does commencement mean to you?
It's the culminat more
AI spots hidden behavior patterns in self-organizing bacteria
HOUSTON, Texas, April 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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AI spots hidden behavior patterns in self-organizing bacteria
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Life moves in mysterious ways and perhaps especially so for organisms that undergo dramatic shifts in levels of self-organization, such as Myxococcus xanthus.
A custom-built artificial intelligence system developed by Rice University researchers helped uncover how bacterial communities organize themselves, showing that the earliest moments of more
Army launches data operations center, giving warfighters decisive edge
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Army launches data operations center, giving warfighters decisive edge
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The Army launched the Army Data Operations Center April 3 -a key initiative designed to transform how it manages and uses its vast data resources to ensure decision dominance on the modern battlefield.
The data center will serve as the operational engine for the Army's transformation more
Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of April 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of April 13, 2026
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Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Thursday, April 16, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee hearing called "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. more
DeLauro Condemns President Trump's Attacks on Pope Leo XIV
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Condemns President Trump's Attacks on Pope Leo XIV
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Today, U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) responded to President Trump's nonsensical attacks on Pope Leo XIV in which the President described the Pope as "weak on crime":
"As a Catholic Member of Congress, I am appalled by President Trump's disgraceful attacks on His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.
"Calling the Holy Father 'WEAK o more
Drivers of Change: Seven Bascom Palmer Physicians Named to The Ophthalmologist Power List 2026
MIAMI, Florida, April 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Drivers of Change: Seven Bascom Palmer Physicians Named to The Ophthalmologist Power List 2026
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Seven Bascom Palmer Eye Institute physicians have been recognized among The Ophthalmologist Power List 2026 honorees for leadership shaping the future of ophthalmology through clinical innovation, research and global impact.
Seven ophthalmologists from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute have more
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections on April 13, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 13 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections:
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Hello Team FCPS,
It is so great to be back to school this past week !! So many exciting and inspiring events going on across our amazing school division. As we continue through this glorious spring, I love the quote; "Always be on the look out for the presence of wonder." -E.B. White. After visiting schools recently, I see wonder aplenty!!
Each April more
Fifth Third's Newline Extends MCP Server Capabilities with Skills
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release:
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Fifth Third's Newline Extends MCP Server Capabilities with Skills
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CINCINNATI -As enterprises look to deploy AI safely at scale, Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced continued investment in Model Context Protocol (MCP) capabilities through Newline (tm) by Fifth Third, its embedded finance business. The next phase of Newline's MCP Server introduces Skills. This new more
Focus, flexibility propel Trine to a successful year and bright future
ANGOLA, Indiana, April 13 -- Trine University posted the following commentary by President Earl D. Brooks II:
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Focus, flexibility propel Trine to a successful year and bright future
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By Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D.
I arrived at Trine University 26 years ago as the youngest college president in the state of Indiana.
Bill Clinton was wrapping up his presidency. Amazon had yet to post a profit. Facebook, Tesla and AirBnB didn't exist.
How things have changed.
Nowhere has change had a more
FSU achieves historic milestone: Four students named 2026 Goldwater Scholars
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU achieves historic milestone: Four students named 2026 Goldwater Scholars
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Four Florida State University students have been awarded the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a national honor recognizing outstanding sophomores and juniors pursuing research careers in the sciences, engineering and mathematics.
The winners are Alexander DeLise, a junior from Tampa; Shiv Patel, a sophomore from Tallahas more
FSU's Three Minute Thesis competition highlights graduate research across disciplines, sharpens communication skills
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU's Three Minute Thesis competition highlights graduate research across disciplines, sharpens communication skills
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Fourteen Florida State University graduate students distilled years of research into just three minutes at the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT(tm)) competition on April 8 in the College of Medicine Peaden Auditorium.
Developed at the University of Queensland in Australia, 3MT is a r more
How 'The Pitt' lands with a Penn emergency department nurse
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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How 'The Pitt' lands with a Penn emergency department nurse
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Season two of the HBO Max medical drama "The Pitt" finds the emergency department at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center working a Fourth of July shift.
Penn Today spoke with emergency department nurse Bobbie Poller, 41, who has worked at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for about 12 years, including three as an RN more
How Syracuse Law's Innovation Law Center Preps Patent Attorneys
SYRACUSE, New York, April 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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How Syracuse Law's Innovation Law Center Preps Patent Attorneys
The center's new patent law program gives students with science and engineering backgrounds a competitive edge before they ever sit for the state bar.
Caroline K. Reff
In 2025, Samsung Electronics had 7,054 patent grants in the U.S. alone. Apple Inc. had 2,277, and Google/Alphabet, Inc., received 1,782. And, it is estimated that more than 152,0 more
ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Reconciliation, AI
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Reconciliation, AI
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WASHINGTON -Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss Iran, reconciliation, Federal Reserve leadership, and artificial intelligence.
Partial Transcript more
Intel, Dell Technologies and Nokia Redefine UPF Deployment at the Far Edge
SANTA CLARA, California, April 13 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel, Dell Technologies and Nokia Redefine UPF Deployment at the Far Edge
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Traditional centralized cloud clusters work well for dense metropolitan hubs. But to serve entire regions - including suburbs, industrial zones and remote sites - telecom operators (telcos) need a more flex more
Intersection of humanities and quantum physics discussed during URI's World Quantum Day
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 13 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Intersection of humanities and quantum physics discussed during URI's World Quantum Day
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KINGSTON, R.I. - April 13, 2026 - Elected officials and prominent technology leaders shared their knowledge about how quantum computing impacts society and announced a new quantum-humanities mini-grant program for students, during the University of Rhode Island's fifth annual World Quantum Day event on th more
ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 13 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners
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The 2026 Idaho State University Distinguished Teacher, Distinguished Researcher and Distinguished Service awardees have been chosen.
Dr. Kendra Murray has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Teacher award. Dr. Donna Delparte is the 2026 Distinguished Researcher, and the 2026 Distinguished Service honor was awarded to Dr. Deanna Dye.
Murray is an more
ISU to Offer Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence Sciences Starting Fall 2026
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 13 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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ISU to Offer Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence Sciences Starting Fall 2026
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Shared between the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science, the new degree will help address the growing demand for AI professionals. Employment in the field is projected to grow by 34 percent by 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
"This program reflects the strong collaboration betwee more
Johns Hopkins APL Develops In-House, Mission-Relevant LLM Training Capabilities
LAUREL, Maryland, April 13 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release:
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Johns Hopkins APL Develops In-House, Mission-Relevant LLM Training Capabilities
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A team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has developed the capability to build a large language model (LLM) from the ground up, positioning the Laboratory to support its government partners in developing custom LLMs and adapti more
Journalism Dean Works to Help Newsrooms Spot AI-Generated Fakes
OXFORD, Mississippi, April 13 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news:
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Journalism Dean Works to Help Newsrooms Spot AI-Generated Fakes
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OXFORD, Miss. - As artificial intelligence-generated images, audio and video reshape the information landscape, newsrooms and classrooms must add "fake-checking" to their daily toolkit, a University of Mississippi journalism educator advises.
Andrea Hickerson, dean of the School of Journalism and New Media, working with co-authors more
Leading tech-industry pioneer, investor to headline upcoming Presidential Lecture on April 30
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 13 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Leading tech-industry pioneer, investor to headline upcoming Presidential Lecture on April 30
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Leading tech-industry investor, engineer and digital multimedia pioneer Bruce Leak, the co-founder of Silicon Valley venture capital firm Playground Global, will join Purdue University President Mung Chiang on April 30 as part of the university's Presidential Lecture Series.
The more
Maine Has Legislation That Would Temporarily Ban New Data Centers
WASHINGTON, April 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Maine Has Legislation That Would Temporarily Ban New Data Centers
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Key Takeaways
1 Maine could become the first state to ban new data centers.
2 Maine's temporary ban has passed the State House, and other states are considering ways to slow or stop the deployment of data centers, with concerns ranging from electricity pricing to environmental issues.
3 Most of the stated co more
Mentorship Lab at Roger Williams University Connects Business Students with Industry Leaders
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 13 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news:
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Mentorship Lab at Roger Williams University Connects Business Students with Industry Leaders
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At Roger Williams University, students in the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business are gaining more than classroom knowledge - they are building direct relationships with industry leaders through the Mentorship Lab, an experiential learning program designed to accelerate career readiness.
Launched in Fall more
Michigan State University Researchers receive grant to study AI, digital marketing in plant sales
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Researchers receive grant to study AI, digital marketing in plant sales
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Researchers in Michigan State University's Department of Advertising and Public Relations have received a $35,000 grant to examine whether emerging advertising strategies, including the use of artificial intelligence, can improve digital marketing for horticultural businesses.
Horticultural Research Institute awarded the gr more
Minutes for March 23, 2026 board of directors meeting
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 13 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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Minutes for March 23, 2026 board of directors meeting
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Journalism Education Association Board Meeting
March 23, 2026 * 5 p.m. CDT
Online Zoom meeting
I. Call to order -Val Kibler, MJE
The meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. CDT
II. Roll call and determination of quorum -Cindy Horchem, CJE
ATTENDEES
Board of Directors: Valerie Kibler, MJE, president; Justin Daigle, more
NetChoice Applauds xAI Legal Challenge to Colorado's Unconstitutional AI Overreach
WASHINGTON, April 13 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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NetChoice Applauds xAI Legal Challenge to Colorado's Unconstitutional AI Overreach
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WASHINGTON-Today, NetChoice commended xAI's new lawsuit against Colorado, xAI LLC v. Weiser. The challenge seeks to enjoin SB 24-205, a law that threatens to dismantle American AI leadership through unconsti more
New AI Approach Reveals Ocean Currents in Unprecedented Detail
LA JOLLA, California, April 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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New AI Approach Reveals Ocean Currents in Unprecedented Detail
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The Gulf Stream is full of interleaving temperature gradient structures that hint at complex underlying current dynamics. GOES-East satellite observations and machine learning have, for the first time, connected this observed structure to the much more difficult problem of observing ocean currents. V
Scientists have more
New Pearson and AWS Global Research: 53% of Employers Struggle to Find AI-Ready Graduates
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 13 [Category: BizEducation] (TNSrpt) -- Pearson Education issued the following news release:
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New Pearson and AWS Global Research: 53% of Employers Struggle to Find AI-Ready Graduates
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New six -country study offers solutions to bridge higher education and the workforce.
HOBOKEN, N.J. -April 13, 2026 - Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announce more
NiCE CXone Integration with Epic Brings Patient Engagement and Context into One Workspace
NEW YORK, April 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NiCE CXone Integration with Epic Brings Patient Engagement and Context into One Workspace
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New integration unifies communications and data in a single, AI-powered interface within Epic, enabling more connected, personalized, and efficient experiences
Hoboken, N.J., April 13, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced a new native integration be more
Northern Arizona University President Honors Graduate Researchers at 3-Minute Competition
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 13 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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One student. One research project. Three minutes.
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Does a fungus hold the key to growing food on the Moon?
That's a question Laura Lee, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Astronomy and Planetary Science, asked herself as she rotated through different specialties in her department. Her research, for which she received a Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP) from the National Science Foundation, foc more
Publishing.com to Pay $1.5 Million for Misleading Consumers about How Much Income They Could Earn Using the Company's Products and Services
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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Publishing.com to Pay $1.5 Million for Misleading Consumers about How Much Income They Could Earn Using the Company's Products and Services
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Publishing.com LLC and its two principals will pay $1.5 million and be required to substantiate earnings claims in the future to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company and its operators misled consumers about how much money they were likely t more
Rimini Street to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on April 30, 2026
PLEASANTON, California, April 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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Rimini Street to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on April 30, 2026
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LAS VEGAS, April 13, 2026 - Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company(tm), and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced it will r more
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release:
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Rockwell Automation Welcomes CheeseExpo 2026 to Milwaukee, Showcases Dairy Modernization Solutions
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MILWAUKEE, Wis., April 13, 2026 -Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation,
will highlight how dairy processors are improving more
Sanford leaders join panel discussions at Becker's meeting
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford leaders join panel discussions at Becker's meeting
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The four-day conference takes place April 13-16 in Chicago. Sanford Health's Tommy Ibrahim, M.D., MBA, MHA, executive vice president and chief transformation officer and Brad Reimer, chief technology and digital officer, will join executives from the nation's top health systems.
Ibrahim will join a keynote panel more
Student entrepreneurs take the stage in 2026 New Venture Challenge
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 13 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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Student entrepreneurs take the stage in 2026 New Venture Challenge
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At Central Michigan University's College of Business Administration, innovation meets opportunity in moments that bring ideas to life. The 2026 New Venture Challenge, held March 27 in Grawn Atrium, showcased exactly that student creativity, entrepreneurial drive and a commitment to real-world impact.
Now in its 16th year, th more
Syracuse University: Student Discovers Key Security Vulnerability in Commonly Used Operating System
SYRACUSE, New York, April 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Student Discovers Key Security Vulnerability in Commonly Used Operating System
Shivam Kumar recently identified the vulnerability in a key component of countless computing systems and the largest open-source project in existence.
Alex Dunbar
Shivam Kumar, a first-year Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Assistant Professor Endadul Hoque's research group, recently identified a securi more
Texas Medical Center, Rice collaboration funds second round of new projects to advance cancer detection technologies
HOUSTON, Texas, April 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Texas Medical Center and Rice collaboration funds second round of new projects to advance cancer detection technologies
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By Ebony Thornton and Carrie Noxon
The Center for Innovation and Translation of Point-of-Care Technologies for Expanded Cancer Care Access (CITEC), a Rice University-led collaboration of partners from three continents and based in the Texas Medical Center, has announced its second roun more
Think Fast and Build Things: How to Innovate for Sustainability
LOS ANGELES, California, April 13 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Think Fast and Build Things: How to Innovate for Sustainability
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The Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at USC Viterbi is associated with a culture of entrepreneurship - the Innovate x LA: Das Family Student Competition (30 April, 2026) has become a staple of the USC calendar, challenging student teams to develop startup concepts more
Triple-I: Severe Convective Storms Generate More Than $50B in Insured Losses for Third Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, April 13 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release:
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Triple-I: Severe Convective Storms Generate More Than $50B in Insured Losses for Third Consecutive Year
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MALVERN, Pa., April 14, 2026 - The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has published a new members-only Issues Brief, Severe Convective Storms: State of the Risk, finding that tornadoes, hail, straight-line winds and severe thunderstorms caused $51 billion in U. more
Two Yale Student Scientists Named Goldwater Scholars
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 13 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Two Yale student scientists named Goldwater Scholars
Two Yale juniors have received the prestigious Goldwater scholarship, which supports students interested in research careers in the fields of natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
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Two Yale juniors -- Dana Feldman and Usmaan Siddiqi -- are among the 454 U.S. college students awarded Goldwater Scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. The sch more
University of Connecticut: Are You Fooled by Disinformation?
STORRS, Connecticut, April 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Are You Fooled by Disinformation?
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Even though a timely discussion on fact-checking and AI was held in Wilbur Cross on April 1, the widespread dissemination of disinformation is no joke.
Disinformation is inundating our media diet. With artificial intelligence becoming extremely difficult to recognize at first glance, distinguishing fact from fiction is a skill that everyone needs to develop.
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Ursinus signs agreement with Simon Business School at the University of Rochester for Business Master's Pathway
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- Ursinus College issued the following news:
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Ursinus signs agreement with Simon Business School at the University of Rochester for Business Master's Pathway
Ursinus College has signed a new affiliation agreement with Simon Business School at the University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y. The five-year Business Master's Pathway program offers students a streamlined route into one of Simon's five full-time master's programs -accounting, finance, busin more
US Department of Labor announces availability of $85M in grant funding to support Registered Apprenticeship expansion, modernization
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor announces availability of $85M in grant funding to support Registered Apprenticeship expansion, modernization
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of approximately $85 million in funding to help states and territories fuel Registered Apprenticeship expansion and advance President Trump's goal of reaching and surpassing 1 million active a more
Wyden Urges House Members to Reject Handing Donald Trump Unchecked Surveillance Authority, Insist on Reforms to FISA Section 702
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Urges House Members to Reject Handing Donald Trump Unchecked Surveillance Authority, Insist on Reforms to FISA Section 702
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today urged members of the House of Representatives to reject efforts to rubber-stamp warrantless surveillance of Americans by the Trump Administration.
The broad surveillance enabled by Section 702 of the Foreign Intelli more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12609) on April 9, 2026, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC): Recent Developments
This Insight provides a brief summary of developments related to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program in 2025 and 2026. BRIC funding wa more
Social Security Coverage of State & Local Government Employees Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46961) on April 8, 2026, entitled "Social Security Coverage of State and Local Government Employees" by social policy analyst Zhe Li.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Social Security is the single largest federal program in terms of the number of beneficiaries as well as budget. It pays cash benefits to over 70 million beneficiaries each month, and total benefit payments are more than $136 more
Social Security Coverage of State & Local Government Employees Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46961) on April 8, 2026, entitled "Social Security Coverage of State and Local Government Employees:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Issues Surrounding Mandatory Coverage
Proposals to mandate Social Security coverage for newly hired state and local government employees have been part of the Social Security policy debate for years. Such proposals draw strong support and opposition from more
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire - Assessment, Reactions & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12678) on April 9, 2026.
The white paper is written by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas, Jim Zanotti and Christopher M. Blanchard:
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: Assessment, Reactions, and Issues for Congress
On April 7, 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, which may bring a temporary halt to 40 days of conflict. Attacks on and by Iran more
Year-Round Sale of E15 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10979) on April 9, 2026, by Kelsi Bracmort, natural resources and energy policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Year-Round Sale of E15
E15 - a fuel blend of up to 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline - generally cannot be sold during the summer driving season (June 1-September 15) because it does not meet gasoline Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements, which limit fuel volatilit more
Connecting Constituents With Federal Assistance for the Arts & Humanities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12561) on April 8, 2026, by senior research librarian Shannon S. Loane:
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Connecting Constituents with Federal Assistance for the Arts and Humanities
The National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities is the primary vehicle for federal support for the arts and the humanities. Established in 1965, the foundation currently consists of three agencies: the Institute of Muse more
Financial Inclusion - Access to Bank Accounts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11631) on April 8, 2026, by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider.
Here are excerpts:
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Financial Inclusion: Access to Bank Accounts
Most U.S. consumers choose to open a bank account, such as a checking or savings account, because it is considered a safe and secure way to store money, particularly as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures up to $2 more
Resolutions of Inquiry in the House Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12539) on April 8, 2026, by Congress and legislative process analyst Christopher M. Davis:
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Resolutions of Inquiry in the House
A resolution of inquiry is a simple House resolution (H.Res.) making a direct request or demand of the President and/or the head of an executive department to provide to the House specific factual information in the Administration's possession.
Un more
Russia's Security Operations in Africa Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12389) on April 8, 2026.
The white paper is written by African affairs specialists Alexis Arieff and Lauren Ploch Blanchard, Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard and Russian and European affairs analyst Andrew S. Bowen.
Here are excerpts:
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Russia's Security Operations in Africa
Thousands of Russian security personnel have deployed to Africa over the more
Section 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12862) on April 8, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie:
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The Section 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA; P.L. 117-169) enacted or modified 20 energy-related tax credits. These credits subsidize clean energy production and increased energy efficiency, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ther more
Tax Credit Exception for Leased Electric Vehicles Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12603) on April 7, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Tax Credit Exception for Leased Electric Vehicles
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA; P.L. 117-169) created or modified three tax credits for purchases of electric vehicles (EVs): the clean vehicle credit (CVC), the used clean vehicle credit (UCVC), and the credit for qualified commer more
U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon - Dark Eagle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11991) on April 7, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW): Dark Eagle
What Is the Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon?
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) - also known as Dark Eagle (Figure 1) - with a reported range of 1,725 miles, consist more
Supreme Court Limits Secondary Copyright Liability for Internet Service Providers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11416) on April 7, 2026, by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey:
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Supreme Court Limits Secondary Copyright Liability for Internet Service Providers
On March 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment (Cox), which limited the liability of internet service providers (ISPs) for the copyright infringements of their more
4.9 GHz Public Safety Band - Competing Views on Use Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12766) on April 7, 2026, by telecommunications policy specialist Jill C. Gallagher:
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4.9 GHz Public Safety Band: Competing Views on Use
During the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, public safety agencies could not communicate effectively with one another, partly because high call volumes exceeded the capacity of local public safety radio systems. The 9/11 Commission more
Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13197) on April 7, 2026, by Catherine A. Theohary, national security policy, cyber and information operations specialist and Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026 NDAA; P.L. more
Iran's Nuclear Program & UN Sanctions Reimposition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11583) on April 6, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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Iran's Nuclear Program and UN Sanctions Reimposition
UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015), which the council adopted on July 20, 2015, implements the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and contains other provisions concerning Iran's nuclear program, Tehran's development of missiles, and ar more
South Korea - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10165) on April 6, 2026.
The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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South Korea: Background and U.S. Relations
Overview
South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea, or ROK) is one of the United States' most important strategic more
U.S. Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13092) on April 6, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle
The Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)
The ISV (Figure 1) is a lightweight, unarmored ground transport vehicle developed by GM Defense (headquartered in Detroit, MI) intended to enhance the mobility of Army Mobile B more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
14 Child Welfare Organizations Urge HHS to Address Safety of LGBTQIA+ Youth in Foster Care
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- A coalition of 14 child welfare organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families urging action to protect LGBTQIA+ children in foster care following the vacating of the Designated Placements Rule. The letter responds to the agency's proposal to remove the rule, which was rescinded after a court ruling in Texas v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The organizations emph more
4 Catholic Organizations Urge Rescission of HHS Foster Care Placement Rules for LGBTQI+ Children
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- A coalition of Catholic organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing support for the proposal to rescind the Designated Placement Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children.
The letter affirms approval of President Trump's executive order against gender ideology and the November 2025 HHS Final Report, which critiques prevailing medical group deference to the World Professional Association more
Democracy Defenders Fund, Lawyers Defending American Democracy Urge DOJ to Withdraw Proposed Rule on State Bar Complaints
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Democracy Defenders Fund and Lawyers Defending American Democracy submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the agency's proposed rule titled Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against DOJ Attorneys. The letter argues that the proposed rule violates the McDade Amendment, which mandates that DOJ attorneys be subject to state ethics laws "to the same extent and in the same manner" as other attorneys.
The proposed regulation wo more
Md. State Bar Association Opposes DOJ Proposed Rule on Review of State Bar Complaints
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice responding to the Proposed Rule on the Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys. Representing over 15,000 members including lawyers, judges, and legal professionals, MSBA opposes the rule which would prevent current and former DOJ attorneys from being investigated by state bar disciplinary authorities for misconduc more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law and Justice: U.S. Navy Blocks Iran Economic Lifeline
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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US Navy BLOCKS Iran Economic Lifeline
Over the weekend, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, along with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, traveled to Pakistan for extended negotiations with Iranian representatives in hopes of obtaining a more solid ceasefire and agreement to end the war.
After roughly 21 hours of talks, it was apparent that the talks were going nowhere, and Vance walked awa more
British Chambers of Commerce: Smaller Exporters Struggling To Make Headway
LONDON, England, April 14 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following news:
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Smaller Exporters Struggling To Make Headway
* The proportion of businesses reporting increased export orders sits at 25% in Q1 2026, compared with 31% in Q2 2018
* There is a big split relating to the size of the business, with 23% of SMEs reporting increased orders, compared to 38% of larger firms.
* Services exporters also appear to be struggling with 23% reporting increased orders, against more
CAIR Expresses Solidarity With Catholic Community After President Trump Attacks Pope Leo
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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CAIR Expresses Solidarity with Catholic Community After President Trump Attacks Pope Leo
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed solidarity with the Catholic community following President Trump's rhetorical attacks on Pope Leo XIV.
In a social media post, Trump criticized Pope more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Pope And President Clash
NEW YORK, April 14 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on April 13, 2026, by President Bill Donohue:
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POPE AND PRESIDENT CLASH
Pope Leo XIV and President Trump have had their differences before, but now they are at a serious juncture. After weeks of the pope criticizing the president over the war on Iran, Trump more
CSIS Issues Commentary to Blue Blaze: Why Didn't Iran Use Terrorism
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 12, 2026, by Daniel Byman, director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program, to Blue Blaze:
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Why Didn't Iran Use Terrorism
Five Possible Explanations
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The United States has long described Iran as "the leading state sponsor of terrorism," using both the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, the rare state entity the United States has designated as a te more
EU Airports Face Jet Fuel Shortage Unless Strait of Hormuz Reopens
SURREY, England, April 14 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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EU airports face jet fuel shortage unless Strait of Hormuz reopens
By Damian Brett
European Union airports could start running out of jet fuel in the coming weeks unless the Strait of Hormuz opens soon.
In a letter to the European Union, industry association Airports Council International (ACI) said that its members are increasingly concerned about jet fuel availability.
ACI pointed out that the summer tourist se more
European Policy Centre Issues Commentary to European Business Review: Why Pakistan Has Become the Iran War's Key Mediator - and India Has Not
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 14 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary on April 13, 2026, by Media Outreach Executive Rajnish Singh to European Business Review:
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Why Pakistan has become the Iran War's key mediator - and India has not
Pakistan has pulled off something few in Washington or New Delhi would have predicted: becoming the indispensable mediator in the Iran war. India, by contrast, has tilted towards the US-Israeli camp yet gained little diplomatic leverage. P more
Global Unions Call for a Permanent and Sustainable Ceasefire in the Middle East
LONDON, England, April 14 -- International Transport Workers' Federation issued the following news release:
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Global Unions Call for a Permanent and Sustainable Ceasefire in the Middle East
The undersigned Global Unions (CGU) call for a permanent and sustainable ceasefire across the Middle East and an immediate end to the relentless cycle of war and militarism that continues to exact a devastating toll on civilians, workers, and entire communities.
We lament that the recent negotiations more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Arab News: Iran Ceasefire Offers an Opportunity to Reset U.S.-UK Relations
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on April 13, 2026, by senior fellow Luke Coffey to Arab News:
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Iran Ceasefire Offers an Opportunity to Reset US-UK Relations
One of the geopolitical consequences of the Iran-US war has been the severe strain it has placed on America's relations with Europe, and specifically within NATO.
On one hand, President Donald more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Free Press: Iran Needs the Strait of Hormuz More Than Anyone
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on April 13, 2026, by Zineb Riboua, research fellow at the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, to the Free Press:
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Iran Needs the Strait of Hormuz More Than Anyone
Trump's announcement that the US would blockade the strait could take the last card out of Tehran's hand.
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On Sunday, President Donald Tru more
ICYMI: Trump Says Gas Prices May Continue to Rise
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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ICYMI: Trump Says Gas Prices May Continue to Rise
As Americans grapple with higher prices, Trump's net worth has skyrocketed to $6.3 billion as his family business makes deals off of the presidency
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In an interview with Fox News yesterday, Donald Trump said, gas prices "should be around the same" and could even be "a little bit higher," ahead of the midterms in November. Th more
Israel: FM Sa'ar Speaks With India's Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
JERUSALEM, Israel, April 14 -- The government of Israel issued the following news release:
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FM Sa'ar speaks with India's Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
FM Sa'ar: "Iran's harm to freedom of navigation and the global economy through economic terrorism in the Strait of Hormuz requires action that will ensure the freedom of navigation for all countries."
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar spoke today (Tuesday, 14 April 2026) with India's Minister of Extern more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Russian Position Weakening in Central Asia
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on April 13, 2026, by analyst Kassie Corelli in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Russian Position Weakening in Central Asia
Executive Summary:
* Amid the ongoing conflict in Iran, Russian analysts are concerned with the loss of Moscow's influence in Central Asia, which is steadily weakening as Russia fails to meet regional investment, infrastructure, and security needs.
* Economic strain from Russia's war spend more
Jazeera Airways Adds Air-Land Cargo Operation to Navigate Airspace Closures
SURREY, England, April 14 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Jazeera Airways adds air-land cargo operation to navigate airspace closures
By Damian Brett
Kuwait-based airline Jazeera Airways has established a land operation from two Saudi Arabian airports in response to airspace closures that have grounded operations from its home base.
The low-cost airline has started operating flights to King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (DMM) and Qaisumah-Hafar Al-Batin Internation more
Mich. Democratic Party: While Costs Rise, James and Nesbitt Focus on 2020 Election Conspiracy Theories
LANSING, Michigan, April 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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While Costs Rise, James and Nesbitt Focus on 2020 Election Conspiracy Theories
As Michigan families are struggling to make ends meet because of Donald Trump's disastrous agenda and reckless Iran war, Republican gubernatorial candidates John James and Aric Nesbitt spent their morning peddling 2020 election conspiracy theories at a breakfast in Midland with Republican SD-35 ca more
No Labels Issues Commentary: What Is Kharg Island?
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on April 13, 2026, by senior writer Sam Zickar:
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What Is Kharg Island?
Why a small island is at the center of the Iran conflict
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If you have seen Kharg Island in the news lately and are not sure what to make of it, you are not alone. It is a small piece of land most Americans had never heard of before this year. But the decisions being made abou more
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Merkley Fact Sheet: Trump's Budget Would Be Devastating for Our Communities
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following fact sheet on April 13, 2026:
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TRUMP'S BUDGET WOULD BE DEVASTATING FOR OUR COMMUNITIES
Despite Republicans already providing about $170 billion for federal immigration enforcement, President Trump requested another $38.5 billion for ICE and CBP in FY27. These funds would be on top of the tens of billions that President Trump and Congressional Republicans plan to give more
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Merkley Fact Sheet: Trump's Budget Would Prioritize War Over Families
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following fact sheet on April 13, 2026:
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TRUMP'S BUDGET WOULD PRIORITIZE WAR OVER FAMILIES
The headline of President Trump's budget request is $1.5 trillion in military funding for FY27. This represents a $445 billion increase over FY26 or 42% -- the biggest single-year increase in defense spending since the Korean War. This doesn't even include the Trump Administration's repor more
Statement of Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go on Fuel Excise Tax Adjustments Amid the US/Israel-Iran Conflict
MANILA, Philippines, April 14 -- The Philippines Department of Finance issued the following news:
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Statement of Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go On fuel excise tax adjustments amid the US/Israel-Iran conflict
Following a careful and thorough review of policy options by the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), the Philippine government is taking a balanced and fiscally responsible approach to address both the immediate and long-term challenges arising from the ongoing confl more
Virginia Tech: Experts Available - Gas Prices Rising, Pope vs. Trump, Significance of Orban's Loss in Hungary, VA Redistricting, and More
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Experts available: Gas prices rising, Pope vs. Trump, significance of Orban's loss in Hungary, VA redistricting, and more
Virginia Tech experts are available this week to talk about issues in the news, the drought, and Autism Acceptance Month. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need analysis on other topics, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlin more
"Janelle Stelson Says It's Time to Make Pennsylvania Affordable Again" [The Keystone]
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Janelle Stelson Says It's Time to Make Pennsylvania Affordable Again" [The Keystone]
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Costs are skyrocketing for Central Pennsylvanians as Congressman Scott Perry continues to put his extreme politics ahead of his constituents.
Janelle Stelson has a plan to shake up a broken Washington and actually make life more affordable for working families.
The Keystone reports that "St more
'Could be the oldest known human': 7.2-million-year-old femur suggests early bipedalism in Europe
TORONTO, Ontario, April 13 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news:
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'Could be the oldest known human': 7.2-million-year-old femur suggests early bipedalism in Europe
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Analysis of a 7.2-million-year-old thigh bone recovered from the Azmaka fossil deposit in Bulgaria suggests that the capacity to walk upright on two legs - a distinctly human trait known as bipedalism - existed in pre-human ancestors at least one million years earlier than previously thought.
The analysi more
Brian Fitzpatrick Won't Hold a Town Hall Or Lower Your Costs - He's Too Busy Fundraising With His Party Bosses
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Brian Fitzpatrick Won't Hold a Town Hall Or Lower Your Costs - He's Too Busy Fundraising With His Party Bosses
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Have you seen this man?
That's vulnerable Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.
He won't hold an in-person town hall ( it's been more than 8 long years ). He won't vote to stop cost-spiking tariffs. He won't comment on skyrocketing gas prices while he votes to r more
Chagos Islands deal shelved - legal expert explains what happens next
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, April 13 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release:
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Chagos Islands deal shelved - legal expert explains what happens next
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Until and unless the US gives their consent, the UK will not be able to pass legislation, and the treaty between the UK and Mauritius to transfer sovereignty, signed in 2025, cannot be put into effect. This is because the agreement would require a 1966 British-American treaty on the Chagos Islands to be amended. Formal let more
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: DC Insider Michael Whatley's Stock Portfolio "Has Seen A Windfall" From Iran War After He Dismissed Sacrifice Of Service Members
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: DC Insider Michael Whatley's Stock Portfolio "Has Seen A Windfall" From Iran War After He Dismissed Sacrifice Of Service Members
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A new column from the Charlotte Observer is highlighting how DC insider Michael Whatley has personally profited from the war in Iran as his investments in oil and gas companies spike. A "longtime oil lobbyist," this is now the second time more
Congressman Cohen Joins Effort to Impeach Trump
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Joins Effort to Impeach Trump
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Thirteen articles of impeachment include abuse of pardon power, unauthorized war in Iran
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, has signed on to 13 articles of impeachment against President Trump introduced by Congressman John Larson of Connecticut.
The articles include Trump's wide-ranging abus more
Congressman Gonzalez Opposes Elimination of Home Energy Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Gonzalez Opposes Elimination of Home Energy Assistance Program
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Following the release of the Administration's budget, which completely eliminates LIHEAP, Gonzalez and 73 members are demanding the rejection of this proposal
Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email),
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As South Texans continue to struggle with skyrocketing costs, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34 more
Do Mike LiPetri and Greg Hach Agree With Donald Trump That We "Can't" Afford Medicaid, Medicare, or Child Care Because of His Iran War?
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Do Mike LiPetri and Greg Hach Agree With Donald Trump That We "Can't" Afford Medicaid, Medicare, or Child Care Because of His Iran War?
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Long Island families deserve a straight answer
Long Island families are already paying the price for Donald Trump's reckless agenda, and MAGA extremists Mike LiPetri and Greg Hach owe them answers.
According to recent reporting from NBC New more
ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Reconciliation, AI
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Reconciliation, AI
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WASHINGTON -Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss Iran, reconciliation, Federal Reserve leadership, and artificial intelligence.
Partial Transcript more
Kelly, Colleagues Join War Powers Push to Stop Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Colleagues Join War Powers Push to Stop Iran War
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Senators Kelly, Merkley, Gillibrand, Van Hollen, Warnock, & Kim will join Kaine, Booker, Murphy, Schiff, Baldwin, and Duckworth in filing a new wave of war powers resolutions forcing a Senate vote to end the Iran war
Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Raphael Warnock (D more
Lady Mayor of the City of London warns against 'isolationist policies' as City and UK insurance sector step up in uncertain world
LONDON, England, April 13 -- The city of London issued the following news release:
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Lady Mayor of the City of London warns against 'isolationist policies' as City and UK insurance sector step up in uncertain world
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Today (9 April 2026) the Lady Mayor of the City of London, Dame Susan Langley, has warn against protectionism, isolationist policies and short-term decisions during an annual gathering of top-level diplomats in the City of London. Amidst the backdrop of disagreements within more
Media Tip Sheet: President Trump Announces Naval Blockade on Iran
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: President Trump Announces Naval Blockade on Iran
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WASHINGTON (April 13, 2026) - Although the United States and Iran agreed to a two week ceasefire, both nations failed to reach an agreement due to U.S. demands. These demands include Iran ending all uranium enrichment, allowing the U.S. to retrieve its highly enriched uranium and the dismantling of all major nuclear enrichment facilities.
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Military escalation in Middle East could push more than 30 million people into poverty worldwide, UN Development Programme warns
NEW YORK, April 13 (TNSrpt) -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news:
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Military escalation in Middle East could push more than 30 million people into poverty worldwide, UN Development Programme warns
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New York City, 13 April 2026 - Ongoing military escalation in the Middle East puts tens of millions of people at risk of falling into poverty across 162 countries, according to new projections released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). more
Moulton Joins Opposition to Trump's Elimination of Home Energy Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Moulton Joins Opposition to Trump's Elimination of Home Energy Assistance Program
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) joined Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and 72 of his colleagues in sending a letter to House Appropriations Committee leadership demanding the rejection of President Trump's FY2027 budget proposal to completely eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance P more
NAD Group fully established as Deputy NAD Andy Start retires
LONDON, England, April 13 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news:
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NAD Group fully established as Deputy NAD Andy Start retires
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The NAD Group unites the MOD organisations responsible for developing, delivering, sustaining, housing and harbouring the UK's national arsenal and defence estate. It brings together expertise in science, technology, procurement, infrastructure and support, to provide integrated capabilities faster, more efficiently and effectively for o more
Oil price volatility highlights urgency for federal investment in clean power grid, groups say
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 13 -- The David Suzuki Foundation posted the following news release:
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Oil price volatility highlights urgency for federal investment in clean power grid, groups say
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Allied organizations meeting dozens of MPs in Ottawa say a renewable and connected grid would lower energy costs, create jobs and protect Canadians from price volatility -while improving public health and supporting Indigenous ownership.
OTTAWA | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE AL more
Rethinking Aid in an Era of Scarcity: IRC warns of widening "life-and-death" gap
NEW YORK, April 13 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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Rethinking Aid in an Era of Scarcity: IRC warns of widening "life-and-death" gap
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A new International Rescue Committee (IRC) paper warns that a sharp contraction in global aid is colliding with record humanitarian need-creating a widening gap with life-and-death consequences for millions.
The policy paper, The New World Disorder: Rethinking Aid in an Era of more
Six Democratic Senators Join War Powers Push To Stop Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Six Democratic Senators Join War Powers Push To Stop Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, six additional U.S. Democratic Senators -Senators Merkley (OR), Gillibrand (NY), Van Hollen (MD), Kelly (AZ), Warnock (GA), and Kim (NJ) -will join Sens. Booker (NJ), Kaine (VA), Murphy (CT), Schiff (CA), Baldwin (WI), and Duckworth (IL) in filing War Powers resolutions that can be used to force a vote to sto more
Six Democratic Senators Join War Powers Push To Stop Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Six Democratic Senators Join War Powers Push To Stop Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, six additional U.S. Democratic Senators -Senators Merkley (OR), Gillibrand (NY), Van Hollen (MD), Kelly (AZ), Warnock (GA), and Kim (NJ) -will join Senators Booker (NJ), Kaine (VA), Murphy (CT), Schiff (CA), Baldwin (WI), and Duckworth (IL) in filing War Powers resolutions that can be used to force a vote more
Six Democratic Senators Join War Powers Push To Stop Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Six Democratic Senators Join War Powers Push To Stop Iran War
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Sens. Merkley, Gillibrand, Van Hollen, Kelly, Warnock, & Kim will join Booker, Kaine, Murphy, Schiff, Baldwin, and Duckworth in filing a new wave of War Powers resolutions forcing a Senate vote to end the Iran War
Washington, D.C. -This week, six additional U.S. Democratic Senators -Senators Merkley (OR), Gillibrand (NY), Van Hollen ( more
The U.S. and Iran Fail to Reach a Peace Deal
WASHINGTON, April 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The U.S. and Iran Fail to Reach a Peace Deal
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Key Takeaways
1 No deal was reached in Pakistan between the U.S. and Iranian delegations in the most recent talks.
2 The talks broke down around Iran's refusal to give up its nuclear weapons program.
3 President Trump announced a blockade of maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports, beginning April 13, estimated to cost Iran $ more
U.S. Forces Start Mine Clearance Mission in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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U.S. Forces Start Mine Clearance Mission in Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. Central Command forces prepared to start clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, April 11, as two Navy destroyers conducted operations.
The USS Frank E. Peterson and the USS Michael Murphy transited the strait and operated in the Persian Gulf as part of a broader mission to ensure the strait is fully clear of sea mines previously laid by Ir more
University of Connecticut: Are You Fooled by Disinformation?
STORRS, Connecticut, April 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Are You Fooled by Disinformation?
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Even though a timely discussion on fact-checking and AI was held in Wilbur Cross on April 1, the widespread dissemination of disinformation is no joke.
Disinformation is inundating our media diet. With artificial intelligence becoming extremely difficult to recognize at first glance, distinguishing fact from fiction is a skill that everyone needs to develop.
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Vindman Demands Polymarket Turn Over Records on Bets Tied to U.S. Military Actions
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Vindman Demands Polymarket Turn Over Records on Bets Tied to U.S. Military Actions
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Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) sent a letter to Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan demanding the immediate preservation and disclosure of all records tied to bets on U.S. military actions, following reports that traders have profited from wagers linked to sensitive operations.
Analysts monitor more
Wealth largely absent from IMF tax guidance, benefiting the rich
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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Wealth largely absent from IMF tax guidance, benefiting the rich
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Only 3% of the more than 1,000 tax recommendations made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to governments in recent years focus on taxing wealth and income from wealth, new analysis by Oxfam reveals ahead of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
Oxfam examined the IMF's tax advice to more
Why religious violence rarely has anything to do with religion
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 13 -- Utrecht University posted the following news:
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Why religious violence rarely has anything to do with religion
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War, terrorist attacks, violence against women and marginalised groups: perpetrators frequently claim religious motives. Some people argue that without religion there would be no war. But is that true? And if religion is not the cause of violence, why do holy wars exist and why do fundamentalist believers carry out terrorist attacks? Relig more
Bahrain: Sayed Mohamed Almosawi Dies in Custody
NEW YORK, April 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Bahrain: Sayed Mohamed Almosawi Dies in Custody
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(Beirut) - A 32-year-old man who was forcibly disappeared in Bahrain on March 19, 2026, died in custody more than a week later and his body bore signs of torture, Human Rights Watch and the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) said today.
After Sayed Mohamed Almosawi's family lost contact with him for over a week, his parents rec more
The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of April 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of April 13, 2026
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Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week:
Expressing Support for Historic Tax Relief for Working Families
This week, on Tax Day, House Republicans are bringing forward a resolution to recognize and celebrate the significant tax relief delivered by the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) to support hardworking fa more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: How the First 100 Hours of Operation Epic Fury Shaped the Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by Keystone Defense Initiative Director Rebeccah L. Heinrichs:
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How the First 100 Hours of Operation Epic Fury Shaped the Ceasefire
Below is data compiled by the Hudson Keystone Defense Initiative, led by Director and Senior Fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs, which demonstrate the sharp decline in Iranian missile and drone la more
Secretary Rubio Terminates Green Cards of Foreign Nationals Tied to Infamous Iranian Regime Propagandist
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rubio Terminates Green Cards of Foreign Nationals Tied to Infamous Iranian Regime Propagandist
This week, three Iranian nationals with ties to the Iranian regime were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) statuses.
Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi, and their son are now in the custody of U.S. Immigration more
European Policy Centre Posts Commentary: Defence - Europe Needs a Plan B for NATO
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 9 -- The European Policy Centre posted the following commentary by director Christian Molling and research director Torben Schutz, both of the European Defence in a New Age:
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Defence: Europe needs a plan B for NATO
Can Europe still count on the United States as an ally? Since no lasting answer can be expected from this administration, Europeans have a duty to organise their security more independently.
Europe has experienced two major security shocks in rapid su more
Arcadis Spring Ireland Market View: Economic Volatility and New Policy Risks Temper Optimism, But Sector is Poised for Recovery as Public Investment Accelerates
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, April 7 (TNSrep) -- Arcadis, a design and consultancy firm, issued the following news release:
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Arcadis Spring Ireland Market View: Economic volatility and new policy risks temper optimism, but sector is poised for recovery as public investment accelerates
Irish construction market readies for growth with expanded workforce and stable supply chain, but inflation risks remain
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Arcadis, the leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, more
