Adobe & LinkedIn Launch Global AI Skills Initiative for Marketing Professionals
SAN JOSE, California, June 17 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on June 16, 2026:
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Adobe & LinkedIn Launch Global AI Skills Initiative for Marketing Professionals
* A joint global initiative -- AI Essentials for Marketers -- aims to equip individuals at any stage in their career with the AI skills to lead within their organizations, through courses designed for roles across digital marketing, content and creative, social and communications, and data an more
Adobe and Disney Imagineering Collaborate to Bring Firefly Foundry to the Theme Park Design Toolkit
SAN JOSE, California, June 17 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on June 16, 2026:
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Adobe and Disney Imagineering Collaborate to Bring Firefly Foundry to the Theme Park Design Toolkit
Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) -- the global technology leader that unleashes creativity, productivity and customer experiences through innovative tools and platforms -- today announced a collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development to accelerate the design and more
Circana Expands Liquid Survey Solution With New AI Capabilities to Accelerate Consumer Intelligence
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Circana Expands Liquid Survey Solution with New AI Capabilities to Accelerate Consumer Intelligence
Enhanced solution deepens integration within the Unify+ platform, connecting verified buyer feedback with real-world purchase behavior for faster, more confident decision-making
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Circana, LLC today annou more
Circana Expands Liquid Survey Solution With New AI Capabilities to Accelerate Consumer Intelligence
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Circana Expands Liquid Survey Solution with New AI Capabilities to Accelerate Consumer Intelligence
Enhanced solution deepens integration within the Unify+ platform, connecting verified buyer feedback with more
CompTIA Launches AI Fundamentals Course to Prepare Students for the AI Workforce
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 17 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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CompTIA launches AI Fundamentals course to prepare students for the AI workforce
Helps academic institutions equip students with AI literacy and practical, job-ready talents
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CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral IT training and certifications, has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum to help academic institutions prepare students for an AI-driven workforce.
CompTIA AI more
CrowdStrike Named a Leader in Extended Detection and Response by Independent Research Firm
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 16, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Named a Leader in Extended Detection and Response by Independent Research Firm
CrowdStrike ranks highest of all vendors in Current Offering category; receives highest possible score in innovation and community criteria
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has b more
CrowdStrike's Open Gateway Ecosystem Makes Falcon AI's Control Plane
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 16, 2026:
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CrowdStrike's Open Gateway Ecosystem Makes Falcon AI's Control Plane
With a growing ecosystem of AI gateway partners - including Databricks, Google Cloud, JetStream Security, Kong, LiteLLM, Maxim AI, Microsoft Azure, and TrueFoundry - CrowdStrike extends the Falcon platform to unify vi more
Department of Energy Facility to Accelerate Virginia Tech Research, Impact
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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New Department of Energy facility to accelerate Virginia Tech research, impact
Jefferson Lab's future High Performance Data Facility in Newport News will provide an opportunity for faculty and student researchers to work with real-world data in support of the Department of Energy's mission.
By Travis Williams
The groundbreaking for a new center at one of the nation's leading nuclear physics research laboratorie more
Food and Water Watch: Advocates, Residents Packed Hearing to Support 2-Year Data Center Moratorium in Montgomery County, MD
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Advocates, Residents Packed Hearing to Support 2-Year Data Center Moratorium in Montgomery County, MD
Residents fear County Council could move forward with new zoning changes that would allow data centers in the county without a legislative moratorium
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Montgomery County, MD -- Today, a packed room of residents along with advocates urged the Montgomery County Council to pass a 2-year da more
For Stanford Law's Class of 2026, a Commencement Message of Community and Purpose
STANFORD, California, June 17 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news:
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For Stanford Law's Class of 2026, a Commencement Message of Community and Purpose
By Monica Schreiber
The 2026 commencement ceremony at Stanford Law School was a celebration of 259 graduates and of the communities that carried them to the day. As the Class of 2026 gathered on June 13 beneath the large white tent in front of Canfield Courtyard, speakers looked ahead to the graduates' next chapter more
Grant Thornton Advisors Standardizes MSSP Operations on CrowdStrike Falcon Complete, Replacing Legacy MDR With Agentic MDR
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 16, 2026:
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Grant Thornton Advisors Standardizes MSSP Operations on CrowdStrike Falcon Complete, Replacing Legacy MDR with Agentic MDR
Leader in advisory services consolidates its managed security operations on CrowdStrike, combining human expertise with intelligent agents to stop breaches at mach more
HPE Brings Agentic AI Into Production With NVIDIA, Delivering Security, Governance, Scale, and Sovereignty
SPRING, Texas, June 17 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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HPE brings agentic AI into production with NVIDIA, delivering security, governance, scale, and sovereignty
HPE Private Cloud AI deploys secure AI agents through new governance
and improves tokenomics through scaled AI-data pipelines
The HPE AI Factory with NVIDIA adds NVIDIA Vera CPU, NVIDIA Agent Toolkit, and NVIDIA Confidential Computing
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HPE Expands Self-Driving Networks Across Edge, Campus, Data Center, and AI Factories
SPRING, Texas, June 17 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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HPE expands self-driving networks across edge, campus, data center, and AI factories
In this article
* Integration of HPE Juniper networking portfolio into HPE AI Data Center Solutions delivers full-stack, AI-native infrastructure with proactive operations to accelerate deployments
* Agentic AIOps innovations include HPE Mist platform support for more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Congressional Proposal Could Deepen US Complicity
NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Director of Crisis Advocacy Akshaya Kumar:
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Congressional Proposal Could Deepen US Complicity
Fusing US and Israeli Data Risky Considering Israeli Track Record
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Buried in the US$1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act is a provision that would deepen US military cooperation with Israel while walling that cooperation off from further congressional oversight.
Section 219 (form more
Infosys Earns FICO Recognition for Credit Stress and Collections Framework on FICO Platform
SAN JOSE, California, June 17 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news:
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Infosys Earns FICO Recognition for Credit Stress and Collections Framework on FICO Platform
Second annual GSI Partner Hackathon sees global partners push the boundaries of financial innovation with FICO(R) Platform
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BENGALURU, India - Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE:FICO) has announced that Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in AI first business consulting and tec more
Internet Delivered To Your Doorstep Within Hours: Xfinity Launches Same-Day WiFi
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Internet Delivered To Your Doorstep Within Hours: Xfinity Launches Same-Day WiFi
* Comcast's Xfinity customers can now get WiFi connectivity the same day they sign up
* New Xfinity Internet customers can have an Xfinity Gateway delivered right to their doorstep or choose to pick it up in over 700 Xfinity Stores
* Same-day Gateway delivery will be available to more
IU Collaboration to Use AI in Identifying Possible Drug Targets for Alzheimer's Patients
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, June 17 -- Indiana University issued the following news:
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IU collaboration to use AI in identifying possible drug targets for Alzheimer's patients
INDIANAPOLIS -- A new multimillion-dollar project will bring together researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine and the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering as they work to solve one of medical science's greatest needs: Identifying new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and related d more
Justice Department Files to Intervene and Dismiss Lawsuit that Would Hamper America's AI Innovation and Security
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Justice Department Files to Intervene and Dismiss Lawsuit that Would Hamper America's AI Innovation and Security
Yesterday, the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) filed a motion to intervene and to dismiss a private citizen lawsuit seeking to power down a large artificial intelligence (AI) facility in Sou more
Justice Department Files to Intervene and Dismiss Lawsuit That Would Hamper America's AI Innovation and Security
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Justice Department Files to Intervene and Dismiss Lawsuit that Would Hamper America's AI Innovation and Security
Yesterday, the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) filed a motion to intervene and to dismiss a private citizen lawsuit seeking to power down a large artificial intelligence (AI) facility in Sou more
Keysight Expands Photonic Design Automation Portfolio With System-Level Simulation
SANTA ROSA, California, June 17 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Keysight Expands Photonic Design Automation Portfolio with System-Level Simulation
Enables engineers to evaluate photonic systems from device physics through full optical link performance within a connected workflow
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced that it completed the acquis more
Mich. Democratic Party: Report - "Mike Rogers' Cyber Fortune Could Haunt His Senate Campaign" as He Faces New Conflict of Interest Concerns
LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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REPORT: "Mike Rogers' Cyber Fortune Could Haunt His Senate Campaign" as He Faces New Conflict of Interest Concerns
Multimillionaire Mike Rogers is facing new conflict of interest concerns stemming from his record of passing through the revolving door to get rich, with new reporting from The Detroit Metro Times revealing how "Rogers and his wife have been deeply involved in a cybersecurity inve more
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun Says Home Sales Expected to Improve in Second Half of 2026
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release:
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NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun Says Home Sales Expected to Improve in Second Half of 2026
Yun projects homeowners will gain $16,000 in housing wealth this year and predicts the national median home price will reach $1 million within 25 years
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Home sales are expected to be modestly better in the second half of 2026, provided that inventory and housing supply continue to expand, National As more
National Association of Manufacturers Urges Consumer Product Safety Commission to Combat Recall Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The National Association of Manufacturers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission addressing concerns over consumer product recall fraud. Representing 13 million American workers across all states and sectors, NAM highlighted the adverse effects of fraudulent claims on manufacturers and the overall recall system.
NAM pointed out that recall fraud undermines consumer protection and imposes severe financial and reputational damag more
Philips Future Health Index 2026 Report Finds AI Delivering Measurable Benefits But Adoption Gaps Remain
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- AI in practice: Shaping the future of healthcare now - A report from Philips, Amsterdam, Netherlands - June 2026 (31 pages)
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Philips released the Future Health Index 2026 report examining how artificial intelligence is being deployed across healthcare systems and assessing its impact on clinicians, patients, and healthcare organizations. Based on surveys of more than 2,000 healthcare professionals and over 20,000 patients across ten countries, the report e more
President Pinto Announces UC's Vice President for Research
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following statement on June 16, 2026, by President Neville Pinto:
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President Pinto Announces UC's new Vice President for Research
Dr. Loren Wold begins August 10
President Neville Pinto shared the below message with the University of Cincinnati community this morning.
By John Bach, 513-556-2019, john.bach@uc.edu
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to inform you that, pending approval by the UC Board of Trustees, Dr. Loren more
Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon START to Enable the Next Phase of Personal AI Devices
SAN DIEGO, California, June 17 -- Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, issued the following news release:
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Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon START to Enable the Next Phase of Personal AI Devices
Highlights:
* Snapdragon START combines modules with an AI-agnostic full software stack and a network of manufacturing partners to let brands, enterprise focused organizations and emerging innovators focus on design and experience.
* The program enables brands across consumer and enterpr more
Qualcomm Takes Spatial Computing Into the AI Era With Snapdragon Reality Elite
SAN DIEGO, California, June 17 -- Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, issued the following news release:
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Qualcomm Takes Spatial Computing into the AI Era with Snapdragon Reality Elite
Highlights:
* Snapdragon Reality Elite is designed for immersive, premium mixed reality experiences and enables longer-lasting, sleeker, and cooler devices.
* It is engineered to drive the next wave of spatial GenAI, featuring 48 TOPS of AI processing and can run large vision models (LVMs) a more
Siemens Energy Chooses HPE to Transform Engineering With AI as Global Power Demand Surges
SPRING, Texas, June 17 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Siemens Energy chooses HPE to transform engineering with AI as global power demand surges
Energy technology leader moves from public cloud to GreenLake pay-per-use private cloud, delivering up to 1.5x faster simulation, strict data sovereignty, and superior economics across sites in the U.S. and Germany
In this article
* Siemens Energy is deployi more
Siemens expands Queensland manufacturing facility, boosting jobs and exports
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens expands Queensland manufacturing facility, boosting jobs and exports
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From left to right: Peter Halliday - CEO of Siemens Australia and New Zealand, Hon Ros Bates - Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, and Dr Brett Watson - Head of Electrification & Automation more
SkedGo: Redefining the Inclusive Transport Ecosystem Through Integrated Mobility Technology
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 17 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following Q&A on June 16, 2026, by Geraldine Priya A, growth expert and research manager of shared mobility with CEO and co-founder of SkedGo John Nuutinen and chief marketing officer and board director of SkedGo Sandra Witzel:
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SkedGo: Redefining the Inclusive Transport Ecosystem Through Integrated Mobility Technology
In th more
Southern University and A&M College Receives Approval for New Degree Program in Chemical Engineering
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 17 -- Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College issued the following news:
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Southern University and A&M College receives approval for new degree program in chemical engineering
During its June meeting the Louisiana Board of Regents approved the establishment of a new Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree program within the College of Sciences and Engineering. The approval marks a historic milestone for the university and expands more
Special Olympics: Is AI Fair? New Evidence Suggests Bias Against People With Intellectual Disabilities Is Built In
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The Special Olympics issued the following news release:
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Is AI Fair? New Evidence Suggests Bias Against People with Intellectual Disabilities Is Built In
Peer-reviewed study is the first of its kind led and published by Special Olympics, revealing AI systems are learning stereotypes and repeating them at scale for one of the most marginalized populations in the world
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A new study titled, "Identifying Implicit Bias in LLM-based Chat AI Toward People with more
SAN JOSE, California, June 17 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by marketing strategist Ann Swenson:
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Securing Comms Infrastructure: Tackling AI-Driven Threats and Legacy Risks
Key takeaways
1. Service providers face growing cybersecurity risks from AI-driven threats and increasingly sophisticated attacks that can impact service availability.
2. Security leaders emphasize the need to secure always-on communications infrastructure against thr more
Stevens Institute of Technology: School of Business Hosts First People+Machines Workshop to Foster Multidisciplinary Tech Research
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 17 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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People + Machines = New Possibilities
Researchers from business, engineering and the humanities gathered to build a community around the study of how people and technology shape one another
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A social scientist, a computer scientist and an information systems professor walk into a room. It might sound like a setup to a joke, but on a recent afternoon at Stevens Institute of Technology's Babbio C more
Toy Association Urges Stricter Measures to Combat Recall Fraud in Consumer Products
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Toy Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has presented comments to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding concerns over increasing consumer product recall fraud. Their public comment letter addresses the challenges posed by fraudulent claims enabled by artificial intelligence tools and calls for enhanced processes to preserve the integrity of product recalls, emphasizing the necessity of protecting consumers and maintaining trust in the recall system.
The more
U-M Researchers Develop AI Tool, Using Plants to Peer Into the Past
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 17 (TNSrpt) (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M researchers develop AI tool, using plants to peer into the past
Scientists who study plant physiology and evolution have a new tool in their toolkit: a machine learning algorithm that can scan digital plant specimen collections and quickly measure leaf size and thickness.
The algorithm, developed by William Weaver, a Schmidt AI in Science fellow at the University of Michigan, hel more
UMD to Launch 2 Bachelor's Degrees Exploring Technical, Human Dimensions of AI
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, June 17 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release:
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UMD to Launch 2 Bachelor's Degrees Exploring Technical, Human Dimensions of AI
New programs reflect a commitment to ethically advancing AI technology and preparing students to address its societal impact
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The University of Maryland will launch two new undergraduate degrees in artificial intelligence (AI), including one of the nation's first interdisciplinary majors focused on the impact more
UNC-School of Medicine Issues Newsworthy for Week of June 12-18, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 17 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following Newsworthy for Week of June 12-18, 2026:
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Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of June 12 - June 18
The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, June 12, 2026.
* Century-old tuberculosis vaccine could help treat diabetes, trials hint. How? (https://www.livescience.com/health/medici more
Unilever Scales Digital Twins Across Global Manufacturing Network With Accenture
NEW YORK, June 17 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Unilever Scales Digital Twins Across Global Manufacturing Network with Accenture
NEW YORK and LONDON - Unilever (LON: ULVR) is partnering with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to scale the use of AI-enabled digital twins across its global manufacturing network. The next-generation technology will help factories improve quality, boost efficiency and respond more quickly to consumer demand. more
University of Cincinnati: AI Can Clone Your Voice - Why That's Powerful - and Dangerous
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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AI can clone your voice. Why that's powerful -- and dangerous
New UC research dives into the persuasiveness of vocal similarity
By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu
Using artificial intelligence, scammers can duplicate someone's voice with just seconds of audio, says the University of Cincinnati's Kimberly Hyun. Imposter scams are one of the most common forms of fraud, according to the Feder more
University of Cincinnati: AI is Rewriting Brand Marketing Strategies - Here's How to Stay Ahead
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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AI is rewriting brand marketing strategies. Here's how to stay ahead
Marketing strategies need to shift for the future of ecommerce
By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu
AI is reshaping the rules of how marketing agencies work. Is your brand ready?
From campaign planning and content creation to search visibility and customer engagement, artificial intelligence is reworking the way agencies operat more
Van Epps, Auchincloss, Young Launch Effort to Create Biological Data Resource to Strengthen U.S. Research Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Van Epps, Auchincloss, and Young Launch Effort to Create Biological Data Resource to Strengthen U.S. Research Competitiveness
Today, Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) and Rep. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Web of Biological Data Act of 2026, which will provide researchers access to high-quality biological data and will support the development of cutting more
Virginia Tech Ranked Among Top 15 Percent of Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Virginia Tech ranked among top 15 percent of global universities by U.S. News & World Report
By Jimmy Robertson
Virginia Tech tied for No. 285 among more than 2,250 universities from over 100 countries in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 Best Global Universities rankings.
U.S. News & World Report calculated the overall ranking for each university using a complex formula that involved 13 indicators that combin more
AI Data Center Development Requested for Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Department of the Air Force is seeking proposals for the development of commercial Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base, and Clear Space Force Station in Alaska. This initiative aims to optimize the use of underutilized land parcels for private commercial data center operations, aligning with federal policies on efficient real property management.
Under this Request for Lease Proposal, the Air Force is in more
AI Generated Ghost Player
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC, San Mateo, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12654105 B2, initially filed Oct. 12, 2023) developed by Bethany Tinklenberg, Oakland, California, and Angela Webb, San Lorenzo, California, for "AI generated ghost player." more
AI System Comprising a Plurality of Ai Modules With Scalable Ai Computation Power
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- DEEPX CO., LTD., Seongnam-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657446 B2, initially filed July 14, 2025) developed by Lok Won Kim, Yongin-si, South Korea, and In Goo Kang, Seongnam-si, South Korea, for "AI system comprising a plurality of ai modules with scalable ai computation power." more
AI-assisted Human Data Augmentation and Continuous Training for Machine Learning Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- PENSA SYSTEMS, INC., Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657876 B2, initially filed June 14, 2022) developed by five inventors Joel Iventosch, Austin, Texas; Michael Pav, St. Petersburg, Florida; Bora Yavuz, Istanbul, Turkey; Pinar Kaprali, Istanbul, Turkey; and James E. Dutton, Spicewood, Texas, for "AI-assisted human data augmentation and continuous training for machine learning models." more
AI-based Hopping Reward Program
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- IGT, Las Vegas, Nevada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12658002 B2, initially filed May 19, 2022) developed by Michael Russ, Graz, Austria, and Soheil Latifi, Moncton, Canada, for "AI-based hopping reward program." more
AI-driven Query Generation System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- EXPEDIA, INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657249 B2, initially filed April 29, 2025) developed by six inventors Abi Ashok, Seattle, Washington; Goli Cobbe, Seattle, Washington; Jeff Miller, Seattle, Washington; Rathi Murthy, Seattle, Washington; Jonathan Scott Noblit, Seattle, Washington; and Bradley Wethington, Seattle, Washington, for "AI-driven query generation system." more
AI-powered Robotic Workstation System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- TECHOLUTION CONSULTING LLC, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12654331 B2, initially filed May 7, 2024) developed by Luv Tulsidas, New York, New York, and Asher Williams, New York, New York, for "AI-powered robotic workstation system." more
Apparatus and Method for Orchestrating an Artificial Intelligence Agent
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- ZIPHQ, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657481 B1, initially filed Aug. 14, 2025) developed by eight inventors Jerry Xie, San Francisco, California; Joseph Tobin, San Francisco, California; Yunshan Trevor Weng, San Francisco, California; William Yan, San Francisco, California; Junfeng Zhuang, San Francisco, California; Jingzhi Jian, San Francisco, California; Amanda Yam, San Francisco, California; and Jack D'aquila, San Franci more
Apptio Unveils Conversational Insights and New Suite of AI-Powered Capabilities to Translate Complex Technology Spend into Measurable Business Outcomes
ARMONK, New York, June 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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Apptio Unveils Conversational Insights and New Suite of AI-Powered Capabilities to Translate Complex Technology Spend into Measurable Business Outcomes
Bellevue, WA. - Today, Apptio, an IBM Company (NYSE: IBM ), announced significant updates to its solution suite-including the launch of its Conversational Insights, currently in preview, and new capabilities for hybrid IT cost managemen more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Player Modeling and Training
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12654096 B2, initially filed Oct. 24, 2023) developed by Erick Flores, San Mateo, California, and Steven Osman, San Mateo, California, for "Artificial intelligence (AI) player modeling and training." more
Artificial Intelligence Accelerator
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- An inventor from Munich, Germany, Alberto Troia has been awarded a patent (No. US 12656953 B2, initially filed Feb. 3, 2023) for "Artificial intelligence accelerator." more
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Enhanced Betting Odds Method, System, and Apparatus
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- ADRENALINEIP, Washington, District of Columbia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657994 B2, initially filed Feb. 4, 2022) developed by four inventors Casey Alexander Huke, Washington, District of Columbia; John Cronin, Jericho, Vermont; Joseph Bodkin, Quincy, Massachusetts; and Harrison Grant, Anaheim, California, for "Artificial intelligence and machine learning enhanced betting odds method, system, and apparatus." more
Artificial Intelligence Anomaly Detection Using X-Ray Computed Tomography Scan Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- LUMAFIELD, INC., Cambridge, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12656277 B2, initially filed April 17, 2025) developed by three inventors Andreas Linas Bastian, San Francisco, California; Daniel Micah Pipe-Mazo, Redondo Beach, California; and Anne Winnefeld Sandman, Los Altos Hills, California, for "Artificial intelligence anomaly detection using x-ray computed tomography scan data." more
Artificial Intelligence Based Communication System for Network Issue Resolution
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC., Basking Ridge, New Jersey has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657233 B2, initially filed March 14, 2024) developed by Miruna Jayakrishnasamy, Vellore, India, for "Artificial intelligence based communication system for network issue resolution." more
Artificial Intelligence Based Resolution of Security Alarm Events Using Video Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- HAKIMO INC., Menlo Park, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12658026 B2, initially filed Nov. 2, 2023) developed by Sagar Kashinath Honnungar, Mountain View, California, and Samuel Joseph, Menlo Park, California, for "Artificial intelligence based resolution of security alarm events using video data." more
Artificial Intelligence Distortion Correction for Magnetic Resonance Echo Planar Imaging
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AG, Forchheim, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12656439 B2, initially filed Nov. 13, 2023) developed by six inventors Shujaat Khan, Plainsboro, New Jersey; Mahmoud Mostapha, Princeton, New Jersey; Mariappan S. Nadar, Plainsboro, New Jersey; Thorsten Feiweier, Poxdorf, Germany; Bryan Clifford, Belmont, Massachusetts; and Mengwei Ren, Jersey City, New Jersey, for "Artificial intelligence distortion correction for magnetic resonance more
Artificial Intelligence Driven Leading and Templatizing of Ideation Session
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12659183 B2, initially filed May 28, 2024) developed by Sarah Ragab Ismail Saleh, Vancouver, Canada, for "Artificial intelligence driven leading and templatizing of ideation session." more
Artificial Intelligence Driven User Interface Structure Grounding for Automated Generation of Actionable Tasks
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657536 B2, initially filed Jan. 25, 2024) developed by Francesco Bonacci, Dublin, Ireland, for "Artificial intelligence driven user interface structure grounding for automated generation of actionable tasks." more
Artificial Intelligence for Monitoring a Portable Electronic Device Testing Arrangement
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- T-MOBILE USA, INC., Bellevue, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657099 B2, initially filed May 30, 2024) developed by Paul Lunaria Canos, Bothell, Washington, for "Artificial intelligence for monitoring a portable electronic device testing arrangement." more
Artificial Intelligence Tool Predicts Hemorrhagic Shock for Injured Warfighters
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 16 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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New Artificial Intelligence Tool Predicts Hemorrhagic Shock for Injured Warfighters
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Hemorrhagic shock is the leading cause of preventable death in both civilian trauma and battlefield settings. Standard vital signs, including heart rate and blood pressure, can mask significant blood loss until it is too late to act. Dr. Victor Convertino, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Medicine more
Artificial Intelligence Virtual Sign Language Avatar Interpreter
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12658071 B2, initially filed May 31, 2023) developed by four inventors Su Liu, Austin, Texas; Geeth Ranmal de Mel, Warrington, United Kingdom; Hamid Majdabadi, Ottawa, Canada; and Peng Hui Jiang, Beijing, China, for "Artificial intelligence virtual sign language avatar interpreter." more
Artificial Intelligence Voice-Based Assistance for Customized or Context Based Interaction
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- OPEN TEXT INC., Menlo Park, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12658183 B2, initially filed Feb. 27, 2024) developed by four inventors Shreenidhi Ramarao, Bangalore, India; Nithin A, Bengaluru, India; Jagathishwaran Selvaraj, Tiruchengode, India; and Thomson Thomas, Bengaluru, India, for "Artificial intelligence voice-based assistance for customized or context based interaction." more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Detection of Anomalies in Movement or Accessing of Electronic Data Post-Data Transmission
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657296 B2, initially filed July 10, 2024) developed by five inventors George Albero, Charlotte, North Carolina; Jeffrey K. Johnson, Cornelius, North Carolina; Sanjay Lohar, Charlotte, North Carolina; Tonya Kyra Miller, Charlotte, North Carolina; and Erica Reliford, Kannapolis, North Carolina, for "Artificial intelligence-based detection of anomalies in movement or accessi more
ATU Delegation Attends National Security Seminar
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 16 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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ATU Delegation Attends National Security Seminar
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Twelve Arkansas Tech University students participated in The Washington Center National Security Seminar in Washington, D.C., at the conclusion of the spring 2026 semester.
Alyssa Carrington of Fayetteville, Hayden Danielian of Fort Smith, Fernando Flores of Clarksville, Charlotte Hahn of Barboursville, Va., Eden Lusk of Dover, Jasmin McBride of Gr more
AWS Brings Compute, Storage, and AI Services to Athens with New Local Zone, Available July 2026
SEATTLE, Washington, June 16 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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AWS Brings Compute, Storage, and AI Services to Athens with New Local Zone, Available July 2026
Athens, Greece - Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that its new Local Zone in Athens, Greece will be generally available in July. The first customers are already using the Local Zone ahead of launch to run low-latency real-time gaming experien more
Biotech Entrepreneur Joins UVA Manning Institute as Chief Strategy and Business Officer
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 16 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release:
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Biotech Entrepreneur Joins UVA Manning Institute as Chief Strategy and Business Officer
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Brian R. Wamhoff, PhD, a biotech entrepreneur, drug discovery innovator and longtime member of the University of Virginia community, has been named the inaugural Chief Strategy and Business Officer (CSBO) of the University of Virginia's Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology.
He is t more
Bringing the creator economy to the masses
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 16 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Bringing the creator economy to the masses
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Lindsey Gamble '10 lives and breathes the creator economy -a system where individuals make money by developing and delivering content to audiences digitally. A consultant, speaker, and creator whose weekly newsletter, which curates news, trends, and updates about creators, influencer marketing, and social media, has also amassed more than 10,000 subscribers. Ga more
C.H. Robinson launches world's first AI technology that continually assesses, improves and operates global supply chains
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, June 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, posted the following news release:
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C.H. Robinson launches world's first AI technology that continually assesses, improves and operates global supply chains
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EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA (June 3, 2026) - As the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, C.H. Robinson has built the first AI technology designed to both operate a shipper's global supply chain an more
Canon Adds to Web-Fed Production Inkjet Portfolio With New ColorStream 7000 Series
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Canon Adds to Web-Fed Production Inkjet Portfolio With New ColorStream 7000 Series
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Canon U.S.A. Inc. has announced the addition of the ColorStream 7000 series to its web-fed inkjet portfolio. Offering robust and reliable performance, the new range of presses has been designed to help meet the needs of customers operating in demanding production environments printing o more
Carnegie Mellon and Meta Partner To Develop AI Tools for Emergency Response
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Carnegie Mellon and Meta Partner To Develop AI Tools for Emergency Response
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Carnegie Mellon University's National Science Foundation AI Institute for Societal Decision Making (opens in new window) (NSF AI-SDM) and Meta's AI for Good program are announcing a partnership to develop dynamic situation reports aimed at helping first responders better address natural disasters like wildfires, hurrica more
Carnegie Mellon University Announces $3 Million Investment in Pittsburgh Community Initiatives
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Carnegie Mellon University Announces $3 Million Investment in Pittsburgh Community Initiatives
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Carnegie Mellon University today announced a $3 million investment over the next five years to support initiatives that will directly benefit residents, students, educators and workers across the City of Pittsburgh. The investment reflects CMU's longstanding commitment to the city and underscores the more
Channel Identification and Quality Evaluation Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Pattern Recognition
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC., Chandler, Arizona has been assigned a patent (No. US 12659768 B2, initially filed Dec. 6, 2023) developed by four inventors Jong-Min Kim, Seoul, South Korea; Yoo-Chul Shin, Seoul, South Korea; Sang-Young Jung, Seoul, South Korea; and Young-Kill Kim, Seoul, South Korea, for "Channel identification and quality evaluation using artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) pattern recognition." more
Cinematic Data Collection and Processing for AI-driven Video Production
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- NETFLIX, INC., Los Gatos, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657803 B1, initially filed Nov. 25, 2024) developed by Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt, West Hollywood, California, for "Cinematic data collection and processing for AI-driven video production." more
Collaborative Artificial Intelligence Platform With Real-Time Multi-User Interaction and Intelligent Task Routing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- LISTENING POST INC., Nashville, Tennessee has been assigned a patent (No. US 12659376 B1, initially filed Aug. 6, 2025) developed by Seth Steele, Nashville, Tennessee, and Daniel Steele, Nashville, Tennessee, for "Collaborative artificial intelligence platform with real-time multi-user interaction and intelligent task routing." more
Computerized Systems and Methods for AI/ML Determinations of User Capabilities and Fitness for Military Operations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- ROM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Brookfield, Connecticut has been assigned a patent (No. US 12658301 B2, initially filed May 11, 2022) developed by eight inventors Steven Mason, Las Vegas, Nevada; Daniel Posnack, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Peter Arn, Roxbury, Connecticut; Wendy Para, Las Vegas, Nevada; S. Adam Hacking, Nashua, New Hampshire; Micheal Mueller, Oil City, Pennsylvania; Joseph Guaneri, Merrick, New York; and Jonathan Greene, Denver, Colorado, for "Computerized more
Computing Device Screen With Animated Artificial Intelligence Graphical User Interface
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- NOTION LABS, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1130481 S1, initially filed Aug. 15, 2024) developed by He Lu, San Francisco, California, and Lucas Neumann de Antonio, San Francisco, California, for "Computing device screen with animated artificial intelligence graphical user interface." more
Context Aware Inspection of Generative Artificial Intelligence Traffic Using a Sliding Window
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- NETSKOPE, INC., Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12659357 B1, initially filed Nov. 5, 2025) developed by Siying Yang, Saratoga, California, for "Context aware inspection of generative artificial intelligence traffic using a sliding window." more
Convolution Computation Engine, Artificial Intelligence Chip, and Data Processing Method
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED, Shenzhen, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657428 B2, initially filed Aug. 25, 2022) developed by Jiaxin Li, Shenzhen, China, for "Convolution computation engine, artificial intelligence chip, and data processing method." more
Core Package, Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor and Packaging Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- HUNAN AIHUA GROUP CO., LTD., Yiyang City, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12658377 B2, initially filed Aug. 24, 2022) developed by four inventors Bo Liu, Yiyang City, China; Lihua Ai, Yiyang City, China; Liang Ai, Yiyang City, China; and Anan Wang, Yiyang City, China, for "Core package, aluminum electrolytic capacitor and packaging method thereof." more
Customer Reviews Propel Square 9 to Top Industry Honors After Delivering ROI in Just 15 Months
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Customer Reviews Propel Square 9 to Top Industry Honors After Delivering ROI in Just 15 Months
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Square 9 Softworks customers have driven further recognition from G2 and TrustRadius, underscoring the impact its intelligent document processing solutions continue to deliver for organizations looking for easy-to-use, fast-acting solutions that drive real results.
Both G2 more
Cyber Threat Defense System, Components, and a Method for Using Artificial Intelligence Models Trained on a Normal Pattern of Life for Systems With Unusual Data Sources
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- DARKTRACE HOLDINGS LIMITED, Cambridge, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12659340 B2, initially filed Jan. 30, 2024) developed by Simon David Lincoln Fellows, Cambridge, United Kingdom, for "Cyber threat defense system, components, and a method for using artificial intelligence models trained on a normal pattern of life for systems with unusual data sources." more
Decision-Making Method Using Artificial Intelligence Model, Server, and Computer Program
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- An inventor from Seongnam-si, South Korea, Han Chul Choi has been awarded a patent (No. US 12657629 B2, initially filed July 15, 2022) for "Decision-making method using artificial intelligence model, server, and computer program." more
Device at the Point of Imaging for Integrating Training of AI Algorithms Into the Clinical Workflow
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V., Eindhoven, Netherlands has been assigned a patent (No. US 12658306 B2, initially filed Sept. 16, 2021) developed by Andre Braunagel, Garching, Germany, and Karsten Rindt, Hamburg, Germany, for "Device at the point of imaging for integrating training of AI algorithms into the clinical workflow." more
Digital twins could help melt the mystery of Alaska's thawing permafrost
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Digital twins could help melt the mystery of Alaska's thawing permafrost
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Communities around the world have adapted to live on the year-round frozen soil of frigid environments, such as in the Arctic. However, rising temperatures have introduced a new challenge: What happens when the ground under houses and roads begins to melt?
To better understand how these environments are changing more
Dual Level Multi-Tenancy for Exposing Artificial Intelligence Content as Cloud Service
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- SAP SE, Walldorf, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657065 B2, initially filed Aug. 22, 2022) developed by Srinivasa Byaiah Ramachandra Reddy, Bangalore, India, for "Dual level multi-tenancy for exposing artificial intelligence content as cloud service." more
Dynamically Selecting Artificial Intelligence Models and Hardware Environments to Execute Tasks
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- DROPBOX, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657058 B2, initially filed June 3, 2024) developed by seven inventors Ashok Pancily Poothiyot, San Francisco, California; Ali Zafar, Fremont, California; Anthony Penta, Bellevue, Washington; Stephen Voorhees, Alamo, California; Tim Gasser, Austin, Texas; Tsung-Hsiang Chang, Bellevue, Washington; and Geoff Hulten, Lynnwood, Washington, for "Dynamically selecting artificial intelligence more
Electronic Stethoscope
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- AI HEALTH HIGHWAY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Bangalore, India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12653488 B2, initially filed Oct. 20, 2020) developed by Satish Somayya Jeevannavar, Bangalore, India, for "Electronic stethoscope." more
Enhanced System, Method, and Devices for Processing Inaudible Tones Associated With Audio Files
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- DATAVAULT AI INC., Beaverton, Oregon has been assigned a patent (No. US 12658167 B2, initially filed May 13, 2021) developed by three inventors Nathaniel T. Bradley, Tucson, Arizona; Joshua S. Paugh, Tucson, Arizona; and Sonia Choi, New York, New York, for "Enhanced system, method, and devices for processing inaudible tones associated with audio files." more
Ernst Increases Access to Child Care for Military Families and Transparency for Defense Spending
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Increases Access to Child Care for Military Families and Transparency for Defense Spending
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, secured major wins in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), advancing her priorities for Iowans, servicemembers and their families, taxpayers, and America's national security.
"Our men and women more
ETSU named a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 16 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU named a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
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East Tennessee State University has been designated as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency.
This distinction recognizes ETSU and its Department of Computing as the region's premier cybersecurity training institute. With only 400 to 500 universities and community coll more
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- ANNUAL REPORT 2025 - A report from European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, Frankfurt, Germany - June 2026 (89 pages)
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The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority issued its 2025 Annual Report, reviewing its activities, policy achievements, supervisory initiatives, and organizational performance across the European insurance and pensions sectors. The report examines EIOPA's work in sustainable finance, digital transformation, more
Gassen brings solutions-focused message to keynote panel
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Gassen brings solutions-focused message to keynote panel
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Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen is joining the nation's top health system executives at one of the industry's premier conferences this week for a keynote panel discussing the next era of healthcare.
Healthcare of Tomorrow presented by U.S. News and World Report takes place June 17-18 in Washington D.C. more
Gen AI-based Improved End-to-End Data Analytics Tool
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT. LTD., Chennai, India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657262 B2, initially filed Dec. 23, 2024) developed by Chandra Sekhar Chengalvala, Hyderabad, India, and Sivakumar Deivacikamani, Coimbatore, India, for "Gen AI-based improved end-to-end data analytics tool." more
Global Mobility of Highly Skilled Talent Falls Nearly 12% as Competition for AI Expertise Intensifies
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Global Mobility of Highly Skilled Talent Falls Nearly 12% as Competition for AI Expertise Intensifies
* New BCG Research Tracks 221 Million Highly Skilled Professionals Across More Than 200 Destinations
* US Gains Ground in Three of Four Talent Categories but Cedes Share in AI, the Most Strategically Contested Category
* Canada Falls more
Helping robotic arms solve problems using tools
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Helping robotic arms solve problems using tools
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When Tianyu Li, a doctoral student in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics (MEAM) at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and George Jiayuan Gao, former master's student in robotics and current research engineer at Dyna, set out to study how robots might better interact with the physical world, they weren't just thinking ab more
HP Debuts AI-Powered Unified Collaboration Ecosystem
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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HP Debuts AI-Powered Unified Collaboration Ecosystem
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HP Inc. has introduced AI-powered communication and collaboration solutions designed to transform how work gets done.
As organizations operate across increasingly distributed environments, HP is advancing its collaboration ecosystem -powered by the HP Workforce Experience Platform (WXP) -to deliver better experien more
ILR School dean to help NYS shape, protect the AI workforce
ITHACA, New York, June 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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ILR School dean to help NYS shape, protect the AI workforce
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Alexander Colvin, Ph.D. '99, the Kenneth F. Kahn '69 Dean and Martin F. Scheinman '75, MS '76, Professor of Conflict Resolution in the ILR School, will serve on a blue-ribbon commission charged with developing recommendations on how New York state can protect workers' economic security while harnessing the economic benefits of AI.
"The impact of AI more
Impact Networking Strengthens Leadership Team With Strategic CFO Appointment
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Impact Networking Strengthens Leadership Team With Strategic CFO Appointment
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BTA member Impact Networking has announced the appointment of John Quinn as chief financial officer. The move is the latest signal of Impact's deliberate investment in its leadership infrastructure, one designed to match the company's exponential growth trajectory and expanding service portfo more
IPoDWDM Market Forecast to Grow at 27 Percent CAGR, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, June 16 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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IPoDWDM Market Forecast to Grow at 27 Percent CAGR, According to Dell'Oro Group
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - June 16, 2026 - According to a new IPoDWDM and Disaggregated WDM report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security more
Johns Hopkins APL Battlefield Care Innovation Named a Fast Company 'World Changing Idea'
LAUREL, Maryland, June 16 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release:
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Johns Hopkins APL Battlefield Care Innovation Named a Fast Company 'World Changing Idea'
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An augmented-reality-enabled medical guidance system developed at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has been recognized by Fast Company as a "World Changing Idea" for its potential to improve trauma care where advanced me more
June 24 BTA Webinar to Focus on Marketing Engagement
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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June 24 BTA Webinar to Focus on Marketing Engagement
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The 35th webinar in BTA's Diversifying My Business Webinar Series is scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, June 24. The webinar, "Know Who's Ready to Talk Tech: Turning Marketing Engagement Into a Daily Sales Priority List," will be presented by Sebastian Zabala, director of business development, and Carey Scot more
Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence to Identify and Verify Vulnerability Patterns Within Vulnerable Dependencies
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- SOCKET, INC., Wilmington, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12659345 B1, initially filed Dec. 4, 2025) developed by four inventors Feross Hassan Aboukhadijeh, San Francisco, California; Benjamin Barslev Nielsen, Aarhus, Denmark; Mikola Christopher Lysenko, Midland, Michigan; and Martin Torp, Aarhus, Denmark, for "Leveraging generative artificial intelligence to identify and verify vulnerability patterns within vulnerable dependencies." more
Lidar Measurement of Methane Gas Flow in Complex Wind
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- QLM TECHNOLOGY LTD, Paignton, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12656368 B2, initially filed Aug. 1, 2025) developed by Murray Keith Reed, Paignton, United Kingdom, and Xiao Ai, Bristol, United Kingdom, for "Lidar measurement of methane gas flow in complex wind." more
Light-Emitting Diode Package Structure and Manufacturing Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- INGENTEC CORPORATION, Miaoli County, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12660396 B2, initially filed Sept. 22, 2023) developed by four inventors Ai-Sen Liu, Miaoli County, Taiwan; Hsiao-Lu Chen, Miaoli County, Taiwan; Yi-Chuan Huang, Miaoli County, Taiwan; and Hsiang-An Feng, Miaoli County, Taiwan, for "Light-emitting diode package structure and manufacturing method thereof." more
Manufacturing Cloud System With Applied AI
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Mayfield Heights, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12656752 B2, initially filed May 19, 2023) developed by seven inventors Daniel A. Vanbrocklin, Troy, Michigan; Matthew G. White, Rochester Hills, Michigan; Joshua Searles, Flushing, Michigan; Jason W. Malzahn, Rochester Hills, Michigan; Andrew M. Wilber, Franklin, Wisconsin; Alex G. Castle, Seattle, Washington; and Michael J. Pantaleano, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, for more
Method and Process for Artificial Intelligence to Manage and Optimize Energy Consumption Across Vertical Farming and Greenhouse Hydroponic Combined Cycle Agriculture
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- PLANT CULTURE SYSTEMS INC., Irvine, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12653118 B2, initially filed May 31, 2024) developed by Sanjay Kumar Rajpoot, Irvine, California, for "Method and process for artificial intelligence to manage and optimize energy consumption across vertical farming and greenhouse hydroponic combined cycle agriculture." more
Method and System for an End-to-End Artificial Intelligence Workflow
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- LOTUS IA, LLC, Boston, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657507 B2, initially filed Feb. 1, 2021) developed by Shabaz Basheer Patel, Palo Alto, California, and Anand Kiran Sampat, Palo Alto, California, for "Method and system for an end-to-end artificial intelligence workflow." more
Method and System for Detecting Vulnerabilities in Ai Inference Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC., Basking Ridge, New Jersey has been assigned a patent (No. US 12659342 B2, initially filed April 17, 2024) developed by Said Soulhi, Saint Cloud, Florida, and Yousif Targali, Sammamish, Washington, for "Method and system for detecting vulnerabilities in ai inference models." more
Method for Training Visual Grounding Model by Using Pseudo Label of Image and Learning Device Using the Same
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- SUPERB AI CO., LTD., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657472 B1, initially filed Nov. 7, 2025) developed by Kyeongryeol Go, Seoul, South Korea, for "Method for training visual grounding model by using pseudo label of image and learning device using the same." more
Methods and Systems With Additive AI Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- VETOLOGY INNOVATIONS, LLC, San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657211 B2, initially filed April 6, 2023) developed by Seth Wallack, San Diego, California, and Eric Goldman, Wellesley, Massachusetts, for "Methods and systems with additive AI models." more
Methods for Artificial Intelligence Data Exchange Networks
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- TECHNICA PACIFICA LLC, Incline Village, Nevada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657517 B1, initially filed Sept. 10, 2023) developed by Brian Holt, Incline Village, Nevada, and Sam Elhag, San Diego, California, for "Methods for artificial intelligence data exchange networks." more
Michigan State University: Preparing Spartans and workforce for the next era of work
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 16 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Preparing Spartans and workforce for the next era of work
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Researchers, professionals and industry partners from across Michigan and the country gathered at Michigan State University on June 11 to collaborate and engage in productive discourse about the future of work.
The conference was part of MSU's Future of Work initiative led by Tara Behrend, the John Richard Butler II Endowed Professor at Mi more
Moody's Brings Its Decision-Grade Intelligence to Amazon Quick
SEATTLE, Washington, June 16 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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Moody's Brings Its Decision-Grade Intelligence to Amazon Quick
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NEW YORK - Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced that its connected intelligence is now available in Amazon Quick - a personalized, proactive AI assistant - through a dedicated Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. The integration gives customers operating in Amazon Web Services (AWS) direct access to ratings and re more
Multimodal Subcutaneous Vasculature Visualization and Augmented Reality Overlays for Hands-Free Clinical Procedures
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- PLERION AI, INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12653619 B1, initially filed Dec. 8, 2025) developed by Amin Barhoush, San Diego, California, for "Multimodal subcutaneous vasculature visualization and augmented reality overlays for hands-free clinical procedures." more
Negotiation Training Framework Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- INSIGHT DIRECT USA, INC., Chandler, Arizona has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657396 B2, initially filed Oct. 20, 2023) developed by Amol Ajgaonkar, Chandler, Arizona, and Joseph Raymond Flynn, Hackettstown, New Jersey, for "Negotiation training framework using generative artificial intelligence." more
New Artificial Intelligence Tool Predicts Hemorrhagic Shock for Injured Warfighters
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 16 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news:
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New Artificial Intelligence Tool Predicts Hemorrhagic Shock for Injured Warfighters
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Hemorrhagic shock is the leading cause of preventable death in both civilian trauma and battlefield settings. Standard vital signs, including heart rate and blood pressure, can mask significant blood loss until it is too late to act. Dr. Victor Convertino, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- INTEL CORPORATION, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12656843 B2, initially filed March 15, 2022) developed by Hechen Wang, Portland, Oregon, for "On-chip digitally controlled error rate-locked loop for error resilient edge artificial intelligence." more
Online Inference Method, Service System, and Device Based on an Artificial Intelligence Geospatial Data Cube
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- WUHAN UNIVERSITY, Hubei, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657487 B2, initially filed June 19, 2025) developed by six inventors Peng Yue, Hubei, China; Kaixuan Wang, Hubei, China; Hanwen Xu, Hubei, China; Ruixiang Liu, Hubei, China; Haoru Wu, Hubei, China; and Baoxin Teng, Hubei, China, for "Online inference method, service system, and device based on an artificial intelligence geospatial data cube." more
Pamir Alpay Appointed UConn's Provost and EVP for Academic Affairs
STORRS, Connecticut, June 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following statement by President Radenka Maric on the appointment of Pamir Alpay as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs:
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Dear Colleagues and Students:
I have decided to appoint Pamir Alpay to the position of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective today.
As you know, Pamir has served in this role on an interim basis since October 2025. Having had the opportunity more
Pennsylvania State University: Toyota award to support lithium-ion battery fire prevention research
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Toyota award to support lithium-ion battery fire prevention research
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Chao-Yang Wang, William E. Diefenderfer Chair in Mechanical Engineering and professor of mechanical engineering, of chemical engineering and of materials science and engineering at Penn State, has received a three-year award from the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) through the institute's University Research Program (U more
Pennymac Names AWS as Preferred Cloud Provider, Expanding Strategic Agreement to Deploy Enterprise-Grade AI and Commercialize its Servicing Platform
SEATTLE, Washington, June 16 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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Pennymac Names AWS as Preferred Cloud Provider, Expanding Strategic Agreement to Deploy Enterprise-Grade AI and Commercialize its Servicing Platform
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif - PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFSI) (Pennymac), one of America's leading U.S. mortgage lenders and servicers, is expanding its strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. c more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657533 B2, initially filed Oct. 23, 2023) developed by five inventors John S. Werner, Fishkill, New York; Jonah Hendler, Roslyn, New York; Jesus Francisco Alvarado-Garcia, Poughkeepsie, New York; Mark A Check, Hopewell Junction, New York; and Jon Fronckowiak, Hopewell Junction, New York, for "Personalized artificial intelligence break scheduler." more
Pew grant project to design hepatitis C vaccine built on natural immunity
ITHACA, New York, June 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Pew grant project to design hepatitis C vaccine built on natural immunity
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A Cornell researcher is seeking to develop a vaccine against the hepatitis C virus by harnessing the body's natural ability to clear the infection on its own, thanks to a grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Andrew Flyak, assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has be more
Predicting Stroke Symptoms Based on Integration of Video, Audio, and Blood Pressure Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- CODE BLUE AI, INC., Irvine, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12653465 B2, initially filed May 15, 2025) developed by three inventors Ashmita Kumar, Irvine, California; Ericka Maria Corral Yanez, Denver, Colorado; and Joon Beatrice Luther, San Jose, California, for "Predicting stroke symptoms based on integration of video, audio, and blood pressure data." more
Preparation Method and Apparatus for Methyl Methacrylate
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- ZHEJIANG NHU SPECIAL MATERIALS CO., LTD., Shaoxing, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12655085 B2, initially filed Aug. 31, 2023) developed by eight inventors Lei Wu, Shaoxing, China; Kunpeng Cheng, Shaoxing, China; Xueming Li, Shaoxing, China; Runrun Hong, Shaoxing, China; Qing'ai Shi, Shaoxing, China; Chuang Wang, Shaoxing, China; Guodong Huang, Shaoxing, China; and Guiyang Zhou, Shaoxing, China, for "Preparation method and apparatus for methyl methacry more
Quantum Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in a Next Generation Mobile Network
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- AT&T MOBILITY II LLC, Atlanta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657509 B2, initially filed Oct. 11, 2021) developed by Thomas J. Routt, Sequim, Washington, and Mark Stockert, San Antonio, Texas, for "Quantum artificial intelligence and machine learning in a next generation mobile network." more
Reed Seeks to Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, and Help Create Good-Paying Jobs
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Seeks to Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, and Help Create Good-Paying Jobs
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and fellow Democrats on new legislation to modernize and expand the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank's mission and strengthen domestic manufacturing and national security while addressing affordabi more
Rep. Pfluger's Office Wins Another Performance Award
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pfluger's Office Wins Another Performance Award
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement celebrating that his office was selected as the Congressional Management Foundation's 2026 Democracy Award winner for Best of Innovation and Modernization:
"Over the past year, my office has implemented new processes behind the scenes to streamline our w more
Researchers unveil method for safeguarding privacy of electrocardiograms
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 16 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Researchers unveil method for safeguarding privacy of electrocardiograms
A common misperception exists that electrocardiograms (ECGs) simply contain data about heart activity. However, modern ECGs enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) can contain data about a patient's sex, age, race and even exact identity derived from ECG signals, raising fresh privacy concerns.
To address these worries, researchers more
Rounds Secures National Defense Victories in Senate Armed Services Committee's Fiscal Year 2027 NDAA
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Rounds Secures National Defense Victories in Senate Armed Services Committee's Fiscal Year 2027 NDAA
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, released the following statement on the committee's passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. The bill now heads to the more
Salesforce Announces $1 Billion Investment in Italy to Accelerate Agentic AI Transformation and Growth
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 16 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Announces $1 Billion Investment in Italy to Accelerate Agentic AI Transformation and Growth
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New Milan office, workforce expansion, and AI upskilling programs deepen Salesforce's commitment to Italy as enterprise and public sector adoption of Agentforce accelerates.
Milan / Rome - 16, June, 2026 - Salesfo more
Salesforce Partners with Databricks to Help AI Agents Turn Trusted Data into Trusted Action
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 16 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Partners with Databricks to Help AI Agents Turn Trusted Data into Trusted Action
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Expanded Zero Copy infrastructure with new governance features including Federated Authentication, identity mapping, and metadata-aware access controls.
New Federated Search, MCP integrations, MuleSoft Agent Scanners, Agent more
Saving and Sharing Prompts for Generating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Content in a Workspace
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- NOTION LABS, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657041 B2, initially filed Jan. 9, 2024) developed by three inventors He Lu, San Francisco, California; Jordan Scales, San Francisco, California; and Atul Varma, San Francisco, California, for "Saving and sharing prompts for generating artificial intelligence (AI) content in a workspace." more
SC Chooses AI-Native Calix One Platform
SAN JOSE, California, June 16 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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SC Chooses AI-Native Calix One Platform
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that SC (formerly SCTelcom) is expanding their more than 20-year partnership with Calix-building on a proven model of delivering differentiated experiences across residential, business, and community markets-to deploy Calix Agent Workforce(tm) Cloud on the AI-nativ more
SIA Applauds CHIPS Act Incentives for Coherent
WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Semiconductor Industry Association posted the following news release:
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SIA Applauds CHIPS Act Incentives for Coherent
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The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer applauding manufacturing incentives announced by the Commerce Department and Coherent to support the expansion of Coherent's indium phosphide manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas.
T more
SLAC's premier facilities and record-setting datasets fuel DOE Genesis Mission
MENLO PARK, California, June 16 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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SLAC's premier facilities and record-setting datasets fuel DOE Genesis Mission
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By Angela Anderson
Key takeaways:
* Expertise and strong partnerships in many areas of science and technology at SLAC are now helping advance the Genesis Mission goal of transforming the way America does science and engineering to double productivity and impact within a decade.
* SLAC hosts t more
Smarter, Safer Cancer Fighters
LOS ANGELES, California, June 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Smarter, Safer Cancer Fighters
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Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with solid tumor cancers, including breast, prostate, lung and brain. For most, one of medicine's most powerful new tools, CAR T-cell therapy, remains largely ineffective. The therapy has produced remarkable results in blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma, but solid tumors more
Social Media Maintenance System and Method
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- SHELLFANS AI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Taipei City, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657246 B2, initially filed Aug. 29, 2024) developed by Ruei-Chi Huang, New Taipei City, Taiwan, for "Social media maintenance system and method." more
Stepping Beyond Her Comfort Zone, Haleigh Tomlin Finds Success on Every Stage
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, June 16 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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Stepping Beyond Her Comfort Zone, Haleigh Tomlin Finds Success on Every Stage
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When Haleigh Tomlin takes the stage this week as Miss Lander in the Miss South Carolina competition, she will bring with her more than poise and years of pageant experience. She will carry the lessons learned from a journey that has taken her from the show ring of 4-H competitions to international study abroad experiences and more
System and Method for Artificial Intelligence Driven Blockchain Framework Supporting Secure Scalable Smart City Development
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- SHAQRA UNIVERSITY, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657171 B2, initially filed Nov. 21, 2025) developed by Mashael Mohammed Asiri, Abha, Saudi Arabia, and Someah Alangari, Aldawadmi, Saudi Arabia, for "System and method for artificial intelligence driven blockchain framework supporting secure scalable smart city development." more
System and Method for Automatically Generating Playbook and Verifying Validity of Playbook Based on Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- KOREA INTERNET & SECURITY AGENCY, Naju-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657292 B2, initially filed Oct. 31, 2023) developed by seven inventors Do Won Kim, Naju-si, South Korea; Tae Eun Kim, Naju-si, South Korea; Ki Jong Son, Naju-si, South Korea; Sae Woom Lee, Naju-si, South Korea; Seul Ki Choi, Naju-si, South Korea; Tae Hyeon Kim, Naju-si, South Korea; and Gyeong Jin Na, Naju-si, South Korea, for "System and method for automatically generati more
System and Method for Generative Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Analytics of Structured Data Sets
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, Dublin, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657212 B2, initially filed Dec. 11, 2023) developed by seven inventors Bo Zhang, San Diego, California; Abhishek Mukherji, Fremont, California; Neeru Narang, San Jose, California; Molly Carrene Cho, San Jose, California; Aishwarya Satish, Santa Clara, California; Yajing Chen, New York, New York; and Lan Guan, New York, New York, for "System and method for generative artifici more
System and Method for Label-Preserving Data Augmentation With Diffusion Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657783 B1, initially filed Dec. 18, 2025) developed by four inventors Khawar Islam, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Muhammad Zaigham Zaheer, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Arif Mahmood, Lahore, Pakistan; and Karthik Nandakumar, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for "System and method for label-preserving data augmentation with diffusion more
System and Method for Link-Initiated User Engagement and Retention Utilizing Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- TAPTEXT LLC, Coral Springs, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657570 B2, initially filed April 10, 2024) developed by Steve Doumar, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and David Teodosio, Guilford, Connecticut, for "System and method for link-initiated user engagement and retention utilizing generative artificial intelligence." more
System and Method for Privacy-Preserving Electric-Vehicle Charging Using Artificial Intelligence Integrated Blockchain and Homomorphic Encryption
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- SHAQRA UNIVERSITY, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12654584 B2, initially filed Nov. 11, 2025) developed by three inventors Mashael Mohammed Asiri, Abha, Saudi Arabia; Someah Alangari, Aldawadmi, Saudi Arabia; and Amjad Aldweesh, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia, for "System and method for privacy-preserving electric-vehicle charging using artificial intelligence integrated blockchain and homomorphic encryption." more
System and Method for Transitioning From Large Language Models to Specialized Machine Learning Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- ADOPT AI INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657521 B1, initially filed July 21, 2025) developed by five inventors Anirudh Badam, Issaquah, Washington; Vijay Sagar Gullapalli, Campbell, California; Pratyush Kumar Behera, San Jose, California; Deepak Anchala, San Jose, California; and Rahul Bhattacharya, San Jose, California, for "System and method for transitioning from large language models to specialized machine learning models." more
System, Method and Interface for Playing an Online Poker Game Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Technology
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- I3MARKETING, INC., , Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12658007 B2, initially filed June 23, 2023) developed by Robert Williams, Sliema, Malta, and John Caldwell, Dana Point, California, for "System, method and interface for playing an online poker game utilizing artificial intelligence technology." more
System, Method, and Apparatus for Applying Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning to Identify, Measure, and Value Product Placement and Sponsored Assets
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- U-MVPINDEX LLC, Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657867 B2, initially filed March 4, 2024) developed by Brian Foley, Austin, Texas, and Brandon Nutting, Buda, Texas, for "System, method, and apparatus for applying computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to identify, measure, and value product placement and sponsored assets." more
Systems and Methods for AI Inference Platform and Sensor Correlation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC., Aventura, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657514 B2, initially filed Dec. 15, 2022) developed by seven inventors Robert Imig, Washington, District of Columbia; Steven Fackler, Arlington, Virginia; Ian Peters, Littleton, Colorado; Mark Elliot, New York, New York; Joseph Ellis, Denver, Colorado; Andres Felipe Orozco, New York, New York; and Akash Jain, Oakland, California, for "Systems and methods for AI inference platform more
Systems and Methods for an Ai Framework for Classifying Labelled Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC., Basking Ridge, New Jersey has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657229 B2, initially filed Oct. 2, 2024) developed by Rajkumar Bondugula, Coppell, Texas, and Deepa Thazhathu Veetil, Carrollton, Texas, for "Systems and methods for an ai framework for classifying labelled data." more
Systems and Methods for Analysis of Internal Data Using Generative AI
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Bloomington, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657611 B2, initially filed May 12, 2023) developed by four inventors Aaron Williams, Congerville, Illinois; Scott T. Christensen, Salem, Oregon; Ryan Gross, Normal, Illinois; and Joseph P. Harr, Bloomington, Illinois, for "Systems and methods for analysis of internal data using generative AI." more
Systems and Methods for Analyzing Electronic Images for Quality Control
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657721 B2, initially filed Nov. 20, 2023) developed by five inventors Jillian Sue, New York, New York; Razik Yousfi, Brooklyn, New York; Peter Schueffler, Munich, Germany; Thomas Fuchs, New York, New York; and Leo Grady, Darien, Connecticut, for "Systems and methods for analyzing electronic images for quality control." more
Systems and Methods for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Cybersecurity Enclaves
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, Hartford, Connecticut has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657311 B2, initially filed Sept. 11, 2024) developed by five inventors William A. O'Hern, Spring Lake, New Jersey; Joshua P. Bugryn, Torrington, Connecticut; Lawrence A. Senechal, Ellington, Connecticut; Michael C. Kunkel, Glastonbury, Connecticut; and Sereres C. Riordan, Riverside, Illinois, for "Systems and methods for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cybersecurity e more
Systems and Methods for Artificial Intelligence Assistant Publishing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- MUSIXMATCH S.P.A., Bologna, Italy has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657429 B2, initially filed June 20, 2023) developed by six inventors Maria Stella Tavella, Bologna, Italy; Loreto Parisi, Bologna, Italy; Michele Bracci, Bologna, Italy; Giuseppe Costantino, Bologna, Italy; Francesco Delfino, Bologna, Italy; and Pierfrancesco Melucci, Bologna, Italy, for "Systems and methods for artificial intelligence assistant publishing." more
Systems and Methods for Artificial Intelligence-Blockchain Retirement Account Management
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657631 B2, initially filed July 1, 2024) developed by four inventors Sastry Vsm Durvasula, Phoenix, Arizona; Swatee Singh, Livingston, New Jersey; Rares Ioan Almasan, Paradise Valley, Arizona; and Sonam Jha, Short Hills, New Jersey, for "Systems and methods for artificial intelligence-blockchain retirement account management." more
Systems and Methods for Facilitating on-Demand Artificial Intelligence Models for Sanitizing Sensitive Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC, McLean, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657332 B2, initially filed Sept. 30, 2022) developed by Giorgio Natili, Fox Island, Washington, and Sudheendra Kumar Kaanugovi, Aldie, Virginia, for "Systems and methods for facilitating on-demand artificial intelligence models for sanitizing sensitive data." more
Systems and Methods for Processing Electronic Images for Auto-Labeling for Computational Pathology
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657881 B2, initially filed Jan. 30, 2023) developed by Hamed Aghdam, New York, New York, and Christopher Kanan, Pittsford, New York, for "Systems and methods for processing electronic images for auto-labeling for computational pathology." more
Systems and Methods for Seizure Detection With a Statistical Analysis and an Artificial Intelligence Analysis
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- ADVANCED GLOBAL CLINICAL SOLUTIONS INC., New Berlin, Wisconsin has been assigned a patent (No. US 12653448 B2, initially filed Sept. 6, 2023) developed by Kurt E. Hecox, New Berlin, Wisconsin, for "Systems and methods for seizure detection with a statistical analysis and an artificial intelligence analysis." more
Systems and Methods for Writing Feedback Using an Artificial Intelligence Engine
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657198 B2, initially filed Dec. 27, 2024) developed by fourteen inventors Aleksey Aleksandrovich Sokolov, Snoqualmie, Washington; Utkarsh Garg, Bellevue, Washington; Siqing Chen, Bellevue, Washington; Warren Anthony Aldred, Redmond, Washington; Saket Kumar, Buckley, Washington; Cheng Yang, Chengdu, China; Bhavuk Jain, Redmond, Washington; Mahaveer Bhavarlal Kothari, Redm more
Systems and Methods to Process Electronic Images for Continuous Biomarker Prediction
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657706 B2, initially filed Dec. 29, 2023) developed by eight inventors Christopher Kanan, Pittsford, New York; Belma Dogdas, Ridgewood, New Jersey; Patricia Raciti, New York, New York; Matthew Lee, London, United Kingdom; Alican Bozkurt, New York, New York; Leo Grady, Darien, Connecticut; Thomas Fuchs, New York, New York; and Jorge S. Reis-Filho, New York, New York, for "Systems and methods more
Systems for Controllable Summarization of Content
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- MODULUS AI, INC., Scottsdale, Arizona has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657405 B2, initially filed Aug. 16, 2024) developed by Richard Gardner, Scottsdale, Arizona, and John Jozwiak, Cave Creek, Arizona, for "Systems for controllable summarization of content." more
Terrestrial to Aerospace Data-Based Model Systems and Methods
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- ANNO.AI, INC., Duluth, Minnesota has been assigned a patent (No. US 12658036 B2, initially filed March 20, 2023) developed by Steven Charles Witt, Minnetonka, Minnesota, for "Terrestrial to aerospace data-based model systems and methods." more
Tuberville Leads HELP Subcommittee Hearing on AI in K-12 Education
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Leads HELP Subcommittee Hearing on AI in K-12 Education
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"Our job isn't to chase every new trend. Our job is to figure out what works, what doesn't, and what's best for students, parents, and teachers."
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) chaired a HELP Education & the American Family Subcommittee hearing on "The Future of K-12 Education in the Age of Artificia more
UALink Non-Transparent Memory Bridging for AI Infrastructures Comprising GPUs, Accelerators, and Memory Switches
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- UNIFABRIX LTD., Haifa, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12657153 B2, initially filed Oct. 28, 2025) developed by three inventors Ronen Aharon Hyatt, Haifa, Israel; Gaya Opal Hyatt, Haifa, Israel; and Ethan Sharon Hyatt, Haifa, Israel, for "UALink non-transparent memory bridging for AI infrastructures comprising GPUs, accelerators, and memory switches." more
UC San Diego Researchers Receive Major Grants as Part of $50M Effort to Advance Women's Brain Health
LA JOLLA, California, June 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Researchers Receive Major Grants as Part of $50M Effort to Advance Women's Brain Health
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Researchers at the University of California San Diego have received two major Alzheimer's research awards as a part of a more than $50 million investment in women's brain health by Wellcome Leap CARE and other organizations. These awards, granted over three years, will investigate more
UC San Diego Researchers Win Best Paper Award for New Approach to Connecting Complex Data Systems
LA JOLLA, California, June 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Researchers Win Best Paper Award for New Approach to Connecting Complex Data Systems
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Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new system designed to solve one of modern computing's growing challenges: how to efficiently analyze data spread across multiple types of databases.
The team's paper, MICRO: A Lightweight Middleware for Optimiz more
UC-San Francisco: How AI Framework Can Help Doctors Build Better Tools
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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How a New AI Framework Can Help Doctors Build Better Tools
Artificial intelligence can help predict a patient's risk for conditions such as sepsis, heart disease, and cancer. But many of these tools fall short in real-life clinical practice because they are difficult for doctors to interpret and trust.
Researchers at UC San Francisco have developed a new w more
UM-Flint student veteran brings military discipline to Michigan's tech sector
FLINT, Michigan, June 16 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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UM-Flint student veteran brings military discipline to Michigan's tech sector
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It all started with a handheld, electronic game of "20 Questions." That's what sparked Dallas Watkins's lifelong fascination with technology.
The toy used a basic artificial intelligence decision tree, and while the young Watkins didn't realize it as a child, his experience put him on a path that would place him at the more
University of Texas-Arlington: Research Enhancement Program - Beating the Heat Inside AI Chips
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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REP: Beating the heat inside AI chips
The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded funding to research teams to launch new investigative projects. The Research Enhancement Program (REP), administered by UTA's Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation, offers seed funding to investigators to help them test new ideas and explore new directions that could lead to future i more
University of Utah: How data center flexibility can relieve stress on the Western grid
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 16 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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How data center flexibility can relieve stress on the Western grid
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Data centers are among the fastest-growing sources of electricity demand, with some now consuming as much power as entire cities to generate the computing power needed to support expanding use of artificial intelligence. But unlike factories or hospitals, data center workloads are flexible.
WESTMAP.AI, a new tool developed by r more
USF names new dean for the College of Education
TAMPA, Florida, June 16 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF names new dean for the College of Education
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College of Education Dean Jenifer Jasinski Schneider [Photo courtesy of the College of Education]
By Tara Centeno, USF Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President
The University of South Florida announced the appointment of Jenifer Jasinski Schneider as the new dean of the College of Education, bringing to the role a distinguished record of more
Using an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Decision Making Engine to Identify AI Attack Events
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12659321 B2, initially filed Jan. 18, 2024) developed by three inventors Michael James McGuire, Sydney, Australia; James David Cleaver, Grose Wold, Australia; and Tamer Aboualy, Ontario, Canada, for "Using an artificial intelligence (AI)-based decision making engine to identify AI attack events." more
UVA Health Hospitals Named to Becker's Top 100 List
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 16 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release:
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UVA Health Hospitals Named to Becker's Top 100 List
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UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center and UVA Health Prince William Medical Center have been named to the Becker's Hospital Review list of the 100 Great Community Hospitals for 2026, recognizing hospitals that deliver exceptional care while serving as vital healthcare resources for their communities.
According to Becker's, the annu more
Yardi adds Virtuoso Connector for Claude to its AI platform, Virtuoso Enterprise
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 16 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release:
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Yardi adds Virtuoso Connector for Claude to its AI platform, Virtuoso Enterprise
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Real estate's only MCP connector on the Anthropic marketplace gives operators instant, secure access to live data
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 16, 2026 - Yardi (r) has added the Virtuoso Connector (MCP) more
Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Make Biological Data a Strategic National Resource
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Make Biological Data a Strategic National Resource
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the Web of Biological Data Act, legislation to create a comprehensive, national biological database accessible toAmerican researchers and innovators. Representatives Matt Van Epps (R-Tenn.) and Jake Auch more
Cotality named 2026 Databricks ISV Growth Data Partner of the Year
IRVINE, California, June 15 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Cotality named 2026 Databricks ISV Growth Data Partner of the Year
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The prestigious recognition highlights Cotality's momentum, co-developed solutions, and proven execution in delivering AI-ready data at scale across financial services, real estate, and other property-centric industries
IRVINE, Calif., June 15, 2026 - Cotality(tm), a leading global property info more
High-tech boardings and old-school threats: Inside the 2025 CTIME report
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
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High-tech boardings and old-school threats: Inside the 2025 CTIME report
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Kathy Murray, Senior Writer, MyCG -
Coast Guard Cyber teams made history last year, helping interdict Dark Fleet vessels and engaging with AI cyber platforms for the first time ever.
But even as our cybersecurity specialists tackled advanced global missions, they found the biggest threats to ports and water more
Michigan State University Q&A Features Rodriguez Discussing Pursuit of Happiness 250 Years After America Inception
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 15 -- Michigan State University posted the following Q&A involving LeFrak Forum Director Raul Rodriguez, assistant professor of political thought in the College of Social Science:
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Ask the expert: The 'pursuit of happiness' 250 years since America's inception
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As America prepares for 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed this July, Michigan State University has offered students the ability to explore and debate concepts of political lif more
Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute welcomes public into its new home in downtown Tulsa
TULSA, Oklahoma, June 15 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news:
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Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute welcomes public into its new home in downtown Tulsa
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The Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute (OCII) at The University of Tulsa is expanding its physical footprint and its impact on the local community. The center's new home at 101 Archer in downtown Tulsa is strategic and significant because it places the institute in the city's technology hub. There, OCII will continue t more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule."
The report is written by health policy specialists Kavya Sekar and Alexandria K. Mickler and health care financing analyst Vanessa C. Forsberg.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Since 1995, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has published an annual im more
2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Discussion of HHS's Justifications
Comparison of the U.S. Vaccination Schedule with Those of Other Countries
An individual country's public health system may weigh a range of factors when determining and developing vaccine recommendations. These considerations for a specific vaccine recommendation more
2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule:"
(Continued from Part 3 of 2)
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Potential Implications of the Revised Schedule
As mentioned at the beginning of this report, a federal district court stayed the 2026 revised childhood immunization schedule in American Academy of Pediatrics v. Kennedy, meaning that the effective date of the revised schedule is postponed while the more
China's Role in the International Financial Institutions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48983) entitled "China's Role in the International Financial Institutions" by international trade and finance specialist Rebecca M. Nelson.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
China and the IFIs: Key Policy Issues ... 1
Historical Context ... 2
China as a Recipient of Development Assistance ... 4
China's Representation at the IFIs ... 7
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Economic Forecasts & Projections Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R47295) by senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Economic Forecasts and Projections: Fact Sheet
SUMMARY
Economic projections (also called forecasts) are predictions about the future behavior of economic and financial indicators. They can help lawmakers in assessing the likelihood of key events such as recessions, addressing budget and economic challenges, and estimating the effec more
Effects of Iran Conflict on Natural Gas Prices Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12696) by energy policy specialist Michael Ratner.
Here are excerpts:
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Effects of Iran Conflict on Natural Gas Prices
The U.S./Israel military operations against Iran that commenced on February 28, 2026, quickly raised the specter of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in the Persian Gulf for the transit of natural gas, oil, and other commodities. Approximate more
Stewardship End Result Contracting - Forest Service & Bureau of Land Management Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11179) by natural resources policy specialist Anne A. Riddle.
Here are excerpts:
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Stewardship End Result Contracting: Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
Stewardship end result contracting, often called stewardship contracting, is a Forest Service (FS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) contracting and cooperative mechanism that allows these agencies to combine more
Syria & U.S. Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11930) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Syria and U.S. Policy
Syria is in the midst of a political transition shaped by the legacies of decades of authoritarian rule and more than a decade of unrest and conflict that displaced millions and killed hundreds of thousands of Syrians from 2011 through 2024. Ahmed Al Sharaa, who more
Transition of Servicing Defaulted Federal Student Loans to the Department of the Treasury Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48962) on June 9, 2026, entitled "Transition of Servicing Defaulted Federal Student Loans to the Department of the Treasury: Background and Observations" by social policy specialist Alexandra Hegji.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
As of December 31, 2025, the Department of Education's (ED's) portfolio of defaulted federal student loans comprises loans of about 7.8 million borrowers (about 1 more
Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From May 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11439) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and legislative attorney Peter J. Benson:
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Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from May 2026
The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts more
DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027 Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48979) on June 9, 2026, entitled "DHS Budget Request Analysis: FY2027" by William L. Painter, homeland security and appropriations specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
DHS Budget Request Analysis: FY2027
On April 3, 2026, President Donald Trump's Administration released its budget request for FY2027, including $118.39 billion in total budget authority for the Department of Homeland more
DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027 Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48979) on June 9, 2026, entitled "DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027:"
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Component-Level Analysis
Law Enforcement Operational Components (Title II)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
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Figure 3. CBP Annual Gross Discretionary Budget Authority
Source: CRS analysis of the CBP Fiscal Year 2027 Congressional Justification, Fiscal Year 2027 Budget more
DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027 Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48979) on June 9, 2026, entitled "DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027:"
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Support Components (Title IV)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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Figure 22. USCIS Annual Gross Discretionary Budget Authority
Source: CRS analysis of the USCIS Fiscal Year 2027 Congressional Justification, Fiscal Year 2027 Budget of the U.S.
Government: Appendi more
FDA Regulation of AI-Enabled Devices Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13245) by health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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FDA Regulation of AI-Enabled Devices
Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications are increasingly used in health care, including for financial, administrative, and clinical purposes. They hold the promise of increased efficiency, improved quality of care, and better health outcomes, while simultaneously challengin more
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act - Issues for the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak:
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The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine fisheries (i.e., th more
Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards - Other Than Full & Open Competition Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48980) entitled "Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards: Other than Full and Open Competition" by Dominick A. Fiorentino, government organization and management analyst and David H. Carpenter, legislative attorney.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In the context of federal procurement, Congress has long been interested in the view that increased competition among potential vendors could resu more
Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards - Other Than Full & Open Competition Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48980) entitled "Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards - Other than Full and Open Competition:"
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Agency Justifications of Noncompetitive Contract Awards
Although agencies have discretion to use noncompetitive procedures in certain circumstances, CICA requires that agencies justify their actions in writing./78 In contrast to D&Fs, which are required to supp more
Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12689) by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke.
Here are excerpts:
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Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election
On June 4, 2026, Colombian authorities certified the results of a May 31 first-round presidential election in which right-wing political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella exceeded expectations, garnering 44% of the vote to finish ahead of left-wing se more
Connecting Constituent Organizations to Behavioral Health Funding Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48976) entitled "Connecting Constituent Organizations to Behavioral Health Funding" by senior research librarian Ada S. Cornell:
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SUMMARY
This report provides information and resources to assist congressional offices with responding to constituent questions about federal funding for local organizations that provide behavioral health services. Constituent organizations supporting behavior more
Defense Primer - Arlington National Cemetery Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11362) by research librarian Clayton M. Levy.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is a military cemetery administered by the Office of Army Cemeteries. Located in Arlington County, Virginia, the cemetery was created in 1864 during the Civil War from 200 acres of plantation land that once belonged to George Wash more
European Parliament & U.S. Interests Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11211) by section research manager Kristin Archick.
Here are excerpts:
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The European Parliament and U.S. Interests
A Key EU Institution
The European Parliament (EP) is the only directly elected institution of the 27-country European Union (EU). The EP's current 720 members represent the EU's roughly 450 million citizens. The EP has accumulated more power over time (most more
Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings - Circuit Split Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11438) by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings: Circuit Split
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may arrest and detain aliens for immigration status violations that render them removable. While the agency generally has discretion to release aliens from custody during the pendency of their removal proceedings, so more
Russian Military Activities in Asia - Combined Military Exercises & Patrols Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48978) entitled "Russian Military Activities in Asia: Combined Military Exercises and Patrols" by Andrew S. Bowen, Russian and
European affairs analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Historically, Russia has claimed a role as a major actor in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2012, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a policy by which Russia would seek to emphasize and further develop e more
U.S.-South Korea Alliance - Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13246) by foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S.-South Korea Alliance: Issues for Congress
Overview
The U.S.-South Korea (Republic of Korea, or ROK) alliance dates to the 1950-1953 Korean War, during which more than 36,000 Americans died in-theater helping South Korea repel an invasion by North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea, more
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget - Background, Trends & Policy Options Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48295) entitled "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget: Background, Trends and Policy Options" by financial economics specialists Karl E. Schneider and Baird Webel.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created in the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank; P.L. 111-203). Dodd-Frank specified that the more
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget - Background, Trends & Policy Options Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48295) entitled "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget - Background, Trends and Policy Options:"
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Policy Options and Legislation: 119th Congress
Since the creation of the CFPB, Members of Congress have continued to debate various policy options regarding the funding structure and other aspects of the agency in order to either further strengthen its more
Iraq Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10404) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Iraq
The Republic of Iraq (Figure 1) sits at a crossroad in the Middle East region, with ties to Iran, Turkey, the Levant, and the Arabian Peninsula that shape Iraqi interests, create constraints and opportunities, and attract intervention. In May 2026, Shia Arab businessman Ali Al Za more
Researching Critical Minerals - Selected Resources Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48974) entitled "Researching Critical Minerals: Selected Resources" by research librarians Michael P. Jourdan and Emily N. Peterson:
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SUMMARY
The demand for critical minerals and rare earth elements is increasing due to their applications in various advanced and emerging technologies, including batteries, semiconductors, medical equipment, solar and wind energy systems, and certain milita more
Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48973) entitled "Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands" by natural resources policy analyst Alicyn R. Gitlin.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has shown interest in protecting lives and property from catastrophic wildfires and in protecting electric grid reliability. Electric power line rights-of-way (hereinafter, power more
Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48973) entitled "Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands:"
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BLM-Specific Regulations and Policies
BLM regulates power line ROWs as part of its ROW program under FLPMA./78 BLM requires plans or agreements from operators for all new, renewed, or amended power line ROWs./79 BLM's regulations specify more
Direct Loan Program - Student Loan Repayment Plans Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13243) by education policy analyst Rita R. Zota.
Here are excerpts:
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Direct Loan Program: Student Loan Repayment Plans
When an individual borrows from the Direct Loan program, they assume a contractual obligation to repay that debt over a period of time that may span a decade or more. While borrowers are required to make payments on a monthly basis, they may currently choo more
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act - Legal Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46799) entitled "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Legal Issues" by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Madeline W. Donley.
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SUMMARY
Schools generate and maintain numerous student records, including grades, standardized test scores, disciplinary accounts, contact information, mental health records, and more. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Ac more
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act - Legal Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46799) entitled "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Legal Issues:"
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FERPA Exceptions
The statute also contains numerous exceptions that allow for disclosure of student education records in certain situations. While the carve-out for directory information allows for disclosure as a general matter (provided schools satisfy the notice requirement), more
FEMA's Emergency Food & Shelter Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12026) by Elizabeth M. Webster, emergency
management and disaster recovery specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA's Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) provides supplemental grants to local government and nonprofit organizations to support and expand existing programs that aid more
Health Savings Account Contributions - By the Numbers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13244) by health care financing specialist Ryan J. Rosso and research assistant Alice Y. Choi.
Here are excerpts:
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Health Savings Account Contributions: By the Numbers
A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged account that eligible individuals can use to save and pay for qualified medical expenses. Eligibility to contribute to an HSA is generally associated with e more
Major Railroad Mergers & Acquisitions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13242) by transportation policy specialists Ben Goldman and John Frittelli.
Here are excerpts:
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Major Railroad Mergers and Acquisitions
On July 29, 2025, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) announced that it had agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern Railway (NS). If the transaction is approved, it would reduce the number of U.S. Class I railroads - defined as having annual operating more
Sea Lion Predation on Columbia River Salmon & Steelhead Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11045) by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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Sea Lion Predation on Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead
Since the 1990s, concerns have persisted about sea lion predation on salmonids (i.e., salmon and steelhead trout [steelhead; Oncorhynchus mykiss]) and certain other fishes, including in the Columbia River and Puget Sound. Managemen more
Year-Round Sale of E15 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10979) by Kelsi Bracmort, natural resources and energy policy specialist:
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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 volatility under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The CAA more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Abeona Therapeutics Requests Reconsideration of CMS Decision on ZEVASKYN Payment Approval
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Abeona Therapeutics Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services seeking reconsideration of the agency's preliminary determination regarding payment for ZEVASKYN, a gene therapy designed to treat wounds associated with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. Abeona contends that the treatment meets all required criteria for the New Technology Add-On Payment, disputing more
Adjacent Markets Urges Clear Framework for Prediction Market Index Products
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Adjacent Markets, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission concerning the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on prediction markets and event contracts. The company emphasizes the need for clear and balanced public interest determinations for event contracts, warning that overly restrictive rules could hinder future innovation in this growing sector.
Adjacent Markets develops prediction market index and reference more
American Council on Education Challenge Education Department on Foreign Gifts Disclosure Rules
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The American Council on Education has expressed concerns to the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid office regarding proposed revisions to the foreign gifts and contracts disclosure requirements under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act. These associations emphasized that while compliance with national security obligations is critical, the department's current and proposed policies concerning donor information collection and public disclosure exceed statut more
Antares Advocates for Maintaining Distinctive Low-Consequence Microreactor Licensing Pathway With NRC
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Antares Nuclear, Seattle, Washington state, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) addressing the commission's proposed rule on licensing requirements for microreactors and other reactors with comparable risk profiles. The letter provides detailed recommendations to preserve the intended streamlined, risk-informed, and performance-based licensing framework that supports the deployment of microreactors designed with inherently more
Arizona Early Childhood Alliance Urges Caution on Proposed Changes to Head Start Standards
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Arizona Early Childhood Alliance, Phoenix, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families concerning the proposed rulemaking to remove wage and benefit requirements from Head Start Performance Standards. The alliance emphasized the importance of maintaining workforce quality to support positive outcomes for children served by the Head Start program.
The organization highlighted longstandin more
Bank Policy Institute Expresses Concerns Over Payward National Trust Charter Application
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Bank Policy Institute, a public policy and advocacy group representing a broad range of banks, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the charter application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. This letter outlines apprehensions regarding legal authority, regulatory risks, and systemic financial stability concerns that approval of the application could pose.
The Bank Policy Institute emphasizes that approval of the application, whether independen more
Banking Associations Urge Treasury to Expand Electronic Payments and Enhance Fraud Protections
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Bank Policy Institute, the Clearing House Association and the Consumer Bankers Association jointly submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of the Fiscal Service addressing proposed rulemaking on federal agency disbursements. The financial industry organizations expressed support for Treasury's proposed reductions in federal government payments made by paper check, emphasizing the importance of modernizing payment infrastructure t more
Black Child Development Institute of Ohio Opposes Proposed Rule to Weaken Head Start Workforce Protections
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Black Child Development Institute, Beachwood, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the Office of Head Start's proposed rule, titled Restoring Flexibility To Support Head Start Program Access. The organization expressed opposition to the plan, highlighting concerns that loosening wage and benefit requirements will destabilize the Head Start workforce and diminish quality early education services for Black more
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Equal Access Rule Revisions
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, Sacramento, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule revisions on Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs. The coalition cautioned that the proposed changes threaten the safety and wellbeing of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, particularly those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and conflict with existing federal nondiscriminatio more
ChildCareGroup Opposes Proposed Rule That Would Roll Back Head Start Workforce Protections
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- ChildCareGroup, Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed rule titled Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access. The organization expresses concerns that the rule would negatively impact the quality and accessibility of Head Start services by weakening wage and benefit provisions essential for maintaining a stable and qualified workforce.
ChildCareGroup, North Texas' larg more
Children Now Opposes Head Start Wage and Benefit Rule Rescission
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Children Now, a research, policy, and advocacy organization in Oakland, California, has expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' notice of proposed rulemaking titled "Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access." The public comment letter from argues that the proposal to rescind current wage and benefit standards for Head Start educators jeopardizes the quality and stability of this essential early learning program serving ch more
Children's Aid Urges HHS to Address Funding, Staffing in Head Start Overhaul
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Children's Aid, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families regarding the proposed rule "Restoring Flexibility To Support Head Start Program Access." The organization expresses concern that the rule changes will not effectively increase access to Head Start services without addressing funding constraints and labor market challenges.
Children's Aid highlights that Head Start's more
Chinese for Affirmative Action Opposes USCIS Proposed Changes to Alien Change of Address Form
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Chinese for Affirmative Action, a San Francisco, California-based civil rights organization advocating for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, has expressed opposition to the proposed revisions by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to Form AR-11, the Alien Change of Address form. The comments were submitted in response to the agency's Federal Register notice concerning the reinstatement with changes of a previously approved collection.
The organization more
Clearing House Urges Treasury to Modernize Federal Disbursement Systems
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Clearing House Payments Co. LLC, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service of the U.S. Department of the Treasury in response to the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking focused on federal agency disbursement practices. As a key operator of the nation's payment system infrastructure, facilitating over $2 trillion in daily transactions, The Clearing House expressed support for Treasury's initiatives aimed at modernizing federa more
Council for Advancement & Support of Education Urges Changes to Foreign Gift Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Council for Advancement and Support of Education submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid division regarding revisions to the information collection request (ICR) tied to foreign gifts and contracts disclosures. The comments focused specifically on the agency's proposal to require colleges and universities to disclose donor names and addresses as part of their reporting obligations under Section 117 of the Higher Educati more
Council for Professional Recognition Urges HHS to Maintain Educator Standards in Head Start Access Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Council for Professional Recognition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families addressing the agency's proposed rule on flexibility to support Head Start program access. The Council highlights the need for balancing access to Head Start services with the maintenance of a qualified, stable workforce to ensure consistent, high-quality early learning environments.
The Council emphasizes more
CREA Urges Federal Agencies to Lower Risk Weight on Housing Credit Investments
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- CREA LLC, Indianapolis, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding proposed revisions to regulatory capital rules. CREA emphasized that the current 100 percent risk weight applied to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit investments does not accurately reflect their risk profile.
The organization highlighted that Housing C more
Damarco Solutions Urges OSHA to Maintain Medical Evaluation Requirements for Required Filtering Facepiece Respirator Use
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Damarco Solutions, Minneapolis, Minnesota, submitted a supplemental public comment to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration opposing the agency's proposal to remove medical evaluation requirements for required use of filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs). The supplemental comment focuses on risks associated with required FFR use and challenges OSHA's justification for exempting these respirators from medical evaluations in the forthcoming amendment to the resp more
Deep Fission Urges Modernization of NRC Licensing Guidance for Advanced Reactors
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Deep Fission, Berkeley, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the draft report entitled "Guidelines for Preparing and Reviewing Applications Under 10 CFR Part 57." The company commended the Commission's efforts to modernize regulatory review practices in alignment with the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act of 2024 and Executive Order 14300, which aims to reform t more
Educare Network Opposes Rule Threatening Head Start Workforce Compensation and Program Access
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Educare Network, Chicago, Illinois, voiced opposition in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed rule titled Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access. The organization emphasized the critical importance of maintaining current workforce compensation and benefits standards to ensure stable, high-quality early childhood education through Head Start programs.
Drawing on experience across 25 Educa more
FGA Action Urges Administration for Children and Families to Finalize Rule Restoring Local Control Over Head Start Staff Wages
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- FGA Action, a policy organization, has expressed support for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families proposed rule to remove federally mandated staff wage and benefit requirements included in the 2024 final rule for the Head Start Program. In a public comment letter, FGA Action argues that the proposed rule appropriately returns compensation decisions to local programs, better aligns the program's Performance Standards wit more
Ga. Institute of Technology Biomolecular Engineering Professor Medford Criticizes Proposal Expanding Political Control Over Research Grants
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Andrew J. Medford, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing proposed revisions to federal grant regulations, arguing that the changes would replace expert scientific judgment with political oversight throughout the research funding process.
Medford challenges several provisions in the proposed rule, notably Section 200.205. Thi more
GS1 US Proposes Standards-Based Solutions to Combat Consumer Product Recall Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- GS1 US, Ewing, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission addressing challenges related to consumer product recall fraud. The organization advocates for adopting globally recognized product identification standards to improve recall effectiveness and reduce fraudulent claims.
GS1 US emphasized that unique and consistent product identification, such as the Global Trade Item Number encoded in UPC barcodes, provides a reliabl more
Illinois Action for Children Warns Proposed Rule May Harm Head Start Workforce and Program Quality
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Illinois Action for Children, a Chicago-based advocacy organization focused on early childhood education, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing concern over the Administration for Children and Families' proposed rule titled "Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access." The organization cautions that rolling back provisions supporting wages and benefits for Head Start staff could negatively impac more
Independent Community Bankers Urges OCC to Deny Payward National Trust Company's Charter Application
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Independent Community Bankers has submitted a public comment letter urging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to deny the application filed by Payward Inc., Cheyenne, Wyoming, for a National Trust Bank Charter for its subsidiary, Payward National Trust Company. The application proposes that PNTC will primarily provide services related to digital assets, including custody services, staking support, trading activities, and collateral management.
ICBA contends more
Independent Community Bankers Urges Treasury to Clarify Electronic Payment Rule to Protect Community Banks and Customers
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Independent Community Bankers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of the Fiscal Service regarding its proposed rule implementing Executive Order 14247 on the management of federal agency disbursements. The rule aims to transition federal payments from paper checks to electronic methods, including direct deposits, prepaid debit cards, and digital wallets.
The Independent Community Bankers of America supports the overall goals more
INFiN Urges Protections for Paper Check Payments Under Proposed Treasury Rule
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- INFiN, a financial services alliance, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of the Fiscal Service regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking on the management of federal agency disbursements. The proposal seeks to amend regulations limiting paper check disbursements by federal agencies, pursuant to an executive order aimed at modernizing payments made to federal beneficiaries.
INFiN represents more than 350 community-based financ more
Inspire Development Centers Calls for Increased Head Start Staff Compensation to Enhance Program Stability
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Inspire Development Centers, Sunnyside, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging the agency to prioritize wage increases and improved benefits for the Head Start workforce. The organization emphasized that a stable and adequately compensated workforce is vital to maintaining high-quality early childhood education and access in underserved communities.
The letter expressed concern over the absence of fun more
Institute for Child Success, Help Me Grow Urge HHS to Increase Head Start Staff Wages and Benefits
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Institute for Child Success, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, along with Help Me Grow National Center, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services concerning the notice of proposed rulemaking titled "Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access." The organizations called for the agency to prioritize wage increases and improved benefits for the Head Start workforce to address ongoing instability and compensation challe more
Kansas City University Psychology Professor Zieber Raises Concerns Over Proposed OMB Rule Impacting Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Nicole Zieber, assistant professor of psychology at Kansas City University, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to multiple provisions in a proposed rule regulating federal financial assistance. Zieber warned that the rule threatens the independence and stability of federally funded science.
She criticized the mandate requiring political appointees to review discretionary grant awards for alignment with more
Minn. Head Start Association Raised Concerns Over Proposed Head Start Workforce Compensation Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Minnesota Head Start Association, Minneapolis, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families regarding the proposed rule titled "Restoring Flexibility To Support Head Start Program Access." The association represents 25 Midwest Regional Grantees, eight Tribal Nation Grantees, and one Agriculture Family Grantee serving about 12,000 children annually across Minnesota.
The association expre more
Mosaic Neuroscience Warns Revised Federal Financial Assistance Rule Could Harm Biomedical Research for ALS
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Mosaic Neuroscience, a public benefit biomedical company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about proposed revisions to government-wide regulations governing federal financial assistance. The letter outlines potential negative impacts of the proposed rule on biomedical research, especially for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and related neurodegenerative diseases.
Mosaic Neuroscience' more
National Association for the Education of Young Children Urges HHS To Maintain Head Start Staff Compensation Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The National Association for the Education of Young Children submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed removal of staff compensation requirements from the Head Start Program Performance Standards. The organization, which represents nearly 50,000 members including early childhood educators and advocates, expressed strong concern about how the proposed regulatory changes could affect the quality and accessibi more
National Association of Manufacturers Urges Consumer Product Safety Commission to Combat Recall Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The National Association of Manufacturers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission addressing concerns over consumer product recall fraud. Representing 13 million American workers across all states and sectors, NAM highlighted the adverse effects of fraudulent claims on manufacturers and the overall recall system.
NAM pointed out that recall fraud undermines consumer protection and imposes severe financial and reputational damag more
National Community Reinvestment Coalition Urges OCC to Deny Payward's National Trust Bank Charter Application Over Crypto Concerns
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The National Community Reinvestment Coalition has submitted a public comment letter opposing Payward Inc., Cheyenne, Wyoming, in its application for a national trust bank charter through the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The coalition cites issues with statutory authority, risks to community investment, consumer protection concerns, and potential harm to the financial system's safety and soundness.
The NCRC, representing more than 700 community-based organiza more
National Education Association Opposes HHS Proposal to Roll Back Head Start Workforce Protections
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The National Education Association has expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed rule aimed at restoring flexibility to support Head Start program access. The NEA submitted a public comment letter addressing concerns that the proposed rule would weaken critical workforce protections established in the 2024 Head Start Final Rule, which were designed to improve recruitment, retention, compensation, and overall workforce stability.
Acc more
National Indian Head Start Directors Urge Against Rescinding Wage and Benefit Standards
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The National Indian Head Start Directors Association has expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families' proposal to eliminate federal wage and benefit standards for the Head Start workforce. In a public comment letter, NIHSDA highlights concerns that rescinding these standards will not solve the underlying funding shortfall but will instead worsen workforce instability in Tribal Head Start programs across more
National Treasury Employees Union Challenges Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Proposed Privacy Rule
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The National Treasury Employees Union has expressed opposition to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's proposed addition to its Privacy Act System of Records Notice. The agency seeks to establish a routine use allowing disclosure of employee information, including Social Security numbers, to the news media and public under broadly defined circumstances of "legitimate public interest." These might include preserving confidence in the bureau's integrity or demonstratin more
New America Urges Health and Human Services to Reject Proposed Rollback of Head Start Workforce Protections
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- New America, an independent non-profit policy and research organization, urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reject a proposed regulatory rollback affecting Head Start, a federal program serving children and families living in poverty. In a public comment letter, New America opposed the "Restoring Flexibility To Support Head Start Program Access" rule, cautioning it would undermine the program's ability to provide high-quality education and care.
The more
Ohio Head Start Association Opposes Rescinding Wage Requirements for Head Start Staff
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Ohio Head Start Association, Columbus, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing strong opposition to the proposed rescission of wage and benefit requirements for the Head Start workforce. The association urged the department to focus instead on increasing compensation for Head Start staff nationwide.
The organization highlighted that Head Start programs in Ohio serve more than 27,000 children across over 700 cent more
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Urges Adequate Funding for Head Start Workforce Standards
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, Kingston, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families regarding the Office of Head Start's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Restoring Flexibility To Support Head Start Program Access." The Tribe expressed strong concerns over the proposal to eliminate wage and benefit standards for Head Start employees, emphasizing the critical need for more
Raising Illinois Urges HHS to Prioritize Head Start Workforce Compensation
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Raising Illinois Prenatal-to-Three Coalition, Chicago, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing concerns over the current funding and compensation conditions for Head Start staff. The coalition emphasizes the urgent need to increase wages and improve benefits to address workforce instability exacerbated by flat federal funding and administrative delays.
The group highlights that Head Start programs have faced sta more
REPOLOY Power Urges Performance-Based Criteria and Lifecycle Clarity in NRC Microreactor Licensing Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- REPLOY Power, Austin, Texas, has provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning the agency's proposed rulemaking for licensing requirements applicable to microreactors and other reactors with comparable risk profiles under 10 CFR Part 57. REPLOY Power addressed multiple facets of the proposed regulation, advocating for a risk-informed, performance-based approach and clarifications tailored to the unique deployment and operational char more
Samuel Lawrence Foundation Urges Longer Review and Greater Safety in Microreactor Licensing Rules
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Samuel Lawrence Foundation, Del Mar, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning proposed reforms to the licensing requirements for microreactors and reactors with comparable risk profiles. The foundation expressed support for updating guidelines focused on nuclear material and harm scenarios rather than energy output, but highlighted concerns about the pace and scope of the revisions, which they warn may compr more
SCUS Head Start Programs Highlights Workforce Challenges in Funding and Access
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- SCUS Head Start Programs Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Head Start expressing concerns regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access." Save the Children Head Start, operating in rural communities across Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, emphasized that while program flexibility is important, current fund more
Sequence Labs Urges FDA to Add Seven Peptides to 503A Bulk Drug Substances List
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sequence Labs LLC, Kalispell, Montana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advocating for the inclusion of seven peptides on the Section 503A Bulk Drug Substances List. The peptides under consideration are BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, MOTS-c, Emideltide, Semax, and Epitalon. Sequence Labs emphasized the importance of a regulated compounding pathway that would allow licensed healthcare practitioners to legally and safely access these pept more
Society for Research in Child Development Urges HHS to Maintain Workforce Wages and Benefits in Head Start Program
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Society for Research in Child Development submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services concerning proposed regulatory changes aiming to rescind workforce wages and benefits provisions in the Head Start program. The organization emphasized the critical role of workforce compensation and benefits in ensuring stable, high-quality early childhood education services.
SRCD represents a membership of approximately 4,000 researchers, p more
Start Early Urges Health and Human Services to Maintain Head Start Staff Wage Protections
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Start Early, a Chicago, Illinois-based nonprofit public-private partnership focused on advancing quality early learning, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing concern over proposed changes to Head Start program regulations. The organization recommends that HHS maintain existing rules on staff wages and benefits and prioritize increasing compensation and benefits for the Head Start workforce.
In its corresponde more
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Nashville, has submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding proposed updates to the Coal Combustion Residuals Rule. TDEC emphasized the importance of site-specific investigations to guide environmentally protective beneficial reuse and closure decisions for CCR units within the state.
TDEC oversees the regulation and permitting of CCR landfills and closure of CCR units under an more
Tiny House Alliance USA Urges HUD to Align New Manufactured Housing Rules with Federal Transportation Law
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Tiny House Alliance USA, Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development addressing the proposed axle and brake requirements for multistory manufactured homes. The letter emphasizes the need for alignment between HUD's proposed standards and existing federal transportation laws regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration.
HUD's proposed rule mandates a minimum of two axl more
Toy Association Urges Stricter Measures to Combat Recall Fraud in Consumer Products
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Toy Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has presented comments to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding concerns over increasing consumer product recall fraud. Their public comment letter addresses the challenges posed by fraudulent claims enabled by artificial intelligence tools and calls for enhanced processes to preserve the integrity of product recalls, emphasizing the necessity of protecting consumers and maintaining trust in the recall system.
The more
Trust for Learning Opposes Proposal to Rescind Head Start Staff Wage and Benefits Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Trust for Learning, a philanthropic partnership in New York, expressed opposition in a public comment letter to the proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aiming to rescind the 2024 Head Start Program Performance Standards that improve staff wages and benefits. The Trust emphasized that these changes threaten the program's ability to provide high-quality education and services to low-income children and families.
The organization argued that Hea more
United Parent Leaders Action Network Oppose Proposed Rule Threatening Head Start Workforce Stability
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The United Parent Leaders Action Network has voiced opposition in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services concerning the proposed rule titled Restoring Flexibility To Support Head Start Program Access. UPLAN advocates on behalf of a network representing 700,000 families nationwide and cautions that the proposed rule would undermine the quality and accessibility of Head Start programs by destabilizing the essential workforce they rely upo more
United Way of Salt Lake Opposes Rule Undermining Head Start Support
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- United Way, Salt Lake City, Utah, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed rule titled Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access. The organization highlights concerns that the proposed rule would weaken the ability of Head Start programs to deliver high-quality education and comprehensive services to low-income children and families.
The agency has been urged to recogni more
Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Head Start Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association Inc., Rhode Island, submitted a public comment letter to the Administration for Children and Families regarding the proposed rule titled "Restoring Flexibility To Support Head Start Program Access." The organization expressed concerns that the proposed elimination of workforce compensation requirements will not improve access to Head Start services. According to the association, access challenges are primarily fueled more
ZERO TO THREE Opposes HHS Proposal to Rescind Head Start Wage Standards Citing Impact on Child Development and Access
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- ZERO TO THREE has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families opposing a proposed rule to rescind the Head Start wage and compensation standards finalized in 2024. The proposal, intended to restore flexibility in program access under 45 CFR Part 1302, has raised concerns from ZERO TO THREE about the potential negative consequences for early childhood education quality, workforce stability, a more
Tipoffs: Iran
Adler University Professor Rubin Named 2026 Outstanding International Psychologist by the Society for Global Psychology of American Psychological Association
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 -- Adler University posted the following news:
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Neal Rubin, Ph.D., ABPP, named 2026 Outstanding International Psychologist by the Society for Global Psychology of the American Psychological Association
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For decades, Neal Rubin, Ph.D., ABPP, has dedicated his career to advancing psychology, championing human rights, mentoring future professionals, and building meaningful connections across borders. That lifelong commitment has now earned him one of the field's more
BloombergNEF's Electric Vehicle Outlook 2026: Global EV Sales Set For Another Record-Breaking Year, But Growth in Some Major Markets Slows
LONDON, England, June 17 (TNSrep) -- BloombergNEF, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release:
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BloombergNEF's Electric Vehicle Outlook 2026: Global EV Sales Set For Another Record-Breaking Year, But Growth in Some Major Markets Slows
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* BloombergNEF's Electric Vehicle Outlook expects over 23 million passenger electric vehicles (EVs) to be sold globally this year - a jump of 11% from 2025.
* China continues to lead the global EV market, accounting for 63% of el more
British Human Rights Ambassador Sanders Condemns Violations in Iran, China, Afghanistan, Russia at U.N. Council
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- During the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, British Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders delivered a statement condemning widespread human rights abuses and the suppression of peaceful dissent by multiple global regimes. Sanders called out Iran for its continued execution of protesters and criticized China for failing to implement recommendations from the Xinjiang assessment while continuing violations in Xinjiang and Tibet more
CAIR Welcomes MOU to End War on Iran, Warns Against Continued Israeli Sabotage Through Killing and Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza, Lebanon, West Bank
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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CAIR Welcomes MOU to End War on Iran, Warns Against Continued Israeli Sabotage Through Killing and Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza, Lebanon, West Bank
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed reports that the United States and Iran have reached a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Enemies of Energy - Fracking and Natural Gas
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun:
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Enemies of Energy: Fracking and natural gas
The American transition from coal to natural gas in electricity production since 2000 has cancelled out the combined annual CO2 emissions from Germany and France, two of the planet's biggest economic engines.
Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the "Myths and Misconcept more
Gov. Newsom: Over 3 Months Later - Donald Trump's Iran War Continues to Drain American Wallets
SACRAMENTO, California, June 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Over 3 months later: Donald Trump's Iran war continues to drain American wallets
While the Trump administration's policies drive up energy costs, California is protecting consumers
What you need to know: At 107 days, Trump's reckless Iran war has cost Americans a growing $58.8 billion in extra fuel costs. California's petroleum watchdog is out with a new market update more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Trump, Cynicism, and the Deal
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by Walter Russell Mead, Ravenel B. Curry III distinguished fellow in strategy and statesmanship, to the Wall Street Journal:
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Trump, Cynicism, and the Deal
The Iran negotiation demonstrates both his strengths and his weaknesses.
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The great Iran deal is here, President Trump has declared.
Big if tr more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: Still the One - Review of 'The Return of the Great Powers' by Brendan Simms
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by senior fellow Tod Lindberg:
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Still the One: Review of "The Return of the Great Powers" by Brendan Simms
In foreign policy, "realism" is in bloom, with The Return of the Great Powers by Brendan Simms the latest entry. Simms is a professor at Cambridge University in the UK, and the task he has set hi more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: European Parliament Presses for Action to End Transnational Repression
NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by European Union Director for Advocacy Philippe Dam:
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European Parliament Presses for Action to End Transnational Repression
Bold Responses Needed to Protect People at Risk
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The European Parliament in Strasbourg adopted on June 16 its second motion in a year pressing European Union institutions and governments to address transnational repression.
Transnational repression encompasses vi more
Independent Community Bankers Urges OCC to Deny Payward National Trust Company's Charter Application
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Independent Community Bankers has submitted a public comment letter urging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to deny the application filed by Payward Inc., Cheyenne, Wyoming, for a National Trust Bank Charter for its subsidiary, Payward National Trust Company. The application proposes that PNTC will primarily provide services related to digital assets, including custody services, staking support, trading activities, and collateral management.
ICBA contends more
International Chamber of Shipping Secretary General Kazakos Issues Statement on U.S.-Iran Peace Agreement
LONDON, England, June 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The International Chamber of Shipping issued the following statement on June 15, 2026, by Secretary General Thomas A. Kazakos on the announcement of a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran
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"This announcement comes as a relief to the 20,000 seafarers who have been caught in the middle of this war. Their safe departure from the region must be a top priority but will take time.
"With around 500 ships needing to pass through the S more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Putin's PRC Visit Failed to Advance Power of Siberia 2
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by John C.K. Daly, non-resident fellow at the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute in Washington, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Putin's PRC Visit Failed to Advance Power of Siberia 2
Executive Summary:
* Shares of Gazprom dropped sharply after Russian President Vladimir Putin's May visit to the People's Republic of China (PRC) ended without progress on the Power of Siberia 2 natura more
Pulitzer Center: Before News of Possible Iran Deal, Films Helped Explain How Crisis Led to War
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on June 16, 2026, by staffer Tom Hundley:
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Before News of Possible Iran Deal, Films Helped Explain How Crisis Led to War
President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday, June 14, by announcing what may or may not be another new ceasefire with Iran. No details have been made public, but what is clear is that the joint U.S.-Israel assault on Iran ha more
Reps. Himes, Meeks Issue Letter to State Dept.
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of State:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 12, 2026
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St NW
Washington, DC 20541
Dear Secretary Rubio:
President Trump's unauthorized w more
Senator Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on Reported Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on Reported Iran Deal
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released a statement on the reported agreement struck between President Trump and the Iranian government toward a permanent end to the war.
"This war has been costly and misguided from the beginning. It's put American servicemembers in harm's way, costing over a dozen people more
University of Cincinnati: World Cup Puts Spotlight on Immigration Policy
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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World Cup puts spotlight on immigration policy
UC professor teaches course on sports and politics
By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
CNN and NPR turned to a political science professor at the University of Cincinnati to explain the intersection of sports and politics at the FIFA World Cup.
Cities across the United States are playing host to fans and players from around the world more
WCC signs joint civil society statement on AI in warfare
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 17 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news:
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WCC signs joint civil society statement on AI in warfare
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The World Council of Churches has signed a statement on AI in warfare that calls on tech companies and states to halt the use of AI systems in military kill chains, including AI decision-support systems, target generation systems, remote biometric surveillance, and multimodal AI models such as large language models.
Th more
World Meteorological Organization: Extreme Heat and Rainfall, Glacier Loss and Record Ocean Heat Impact Asia in 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 17 -- The World Meteorological Organization issued the following news release:
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Extreme heat and rainfall, glacier loss and record ocean heat impact Asia in 2025
Paro, Bhutan (WMO) - Dangerous heat, devastating rainfall and flooding, and severe drought affected millions of people across Asia in 2025, exacting a heavy human and economic toll, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It highlights the urgency and effectiveness of more
Duckworth Secures Key Provisions to Strengthen Our National Security and Coordination with Partners in the Indo-Pacific Region
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Secures Key Provisions to Strengthen Our National Security and Coordination with Partners in the Indo-Pacific Region
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] -The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) advanced numerous provisions led by U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to strengthen our security and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region. Duckworth's provisions would improve coordin more
Ernst Statement on U.S.-Iran Agreement
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Statement on U.S.-Iran Agreement
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, released the following statement:
"While the full details of this agreement have yet to be released, a deal of this magnitude deserves thorough review. It is critical that the Senate has the opportunity to examine the details, ask tough questions, and ensure America's interests and those of our all more
ICYMI--Hagerty Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News to Discuss the Proposed Peace Deal with Iran
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News to Discuss the Proposed Peace Deal with Iran
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Washington -Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined America's Newsroom on Fox News to discuss the president's interim memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran.
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ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo on Fox. The Senator discussed President Trump's leadership on Iran and the Republican Party's focus on their agenda of affordability, safety, and prosperity for Americans ahead of the midterms.
On a possible third more
LEI for the Euro Area Fell in May
NEW YORK, June 16 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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LEI for the Euro Area Fell in May
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Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.
This month's release of the composite economic indexes more
Media Tip Sheet: Iran and the U.S. Announce an Initial Peace Deal
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Iran and the U.S. Announce an Initial Peace Deal
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WASHINGTON (June 16, 2026) - The United States and Iran have reached an initial peace deal, but it'll be several days until the final agreement is signed. Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said both sides have permanently ended military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, with the ceasefire effective the night of June 15.
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Medical Product Alert Ndeg2/2026: Falsified JAKAVI (ruxolitinib)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 16 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news:
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Medical Product Alert Ndeg2/2026: Falsified JAKAVI (ruxolitinib)
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Alert Summary
This WHO Medical Product Alert refers to three batches of falsified JAKAVI (ruxolitinib). These falsified products have been detected in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and Turkiye and reported to WHO in May 2026. The falsified products have been illicitly sold to patients via onlin more
Murkowski: "It is hard right now. Every Alaskan is feeling it."
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski: "It is hard right now. Every Alaskan is feeling it."
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Washington, DC- Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor highlighting the impacts the Iran conflict has had on energy markets and prices, particularly in rural Alaska.
Watch the speech here.
Transcript As Delivered
Madam President, like so many across the Senate, really, across the country, I thin more
Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities - Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48641) entitled "Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities: Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In recent years, some Members of Congress have proposed reforms that would prohibit the purchase, sale, ownership, or holding of certain financial instruments by Members of Congress and more
Reed Seeks to Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, and Help Create Good-Paying Jobs
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Seeks to Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, and Help Create Good-Paying Jobs
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and fellow Democrats on new legislation to modernize and expand the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank's mission and strengthen domestic manufacturing and national security while addressing affordabi more
Rep. Goldman Introduces Bill to Support Abraham Accords Expansion
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Goldman Introduces Bill to Support Abraham Accords Expansion
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Craig Goldman (TX-12), a co-chair of the House Abraham Accords Caucus, has introduced the Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026, supporting the expansion of President Donald Trump's Abraham Accords to further advance America's national security and economic prosperity.
"Through the Abraham Accords, Ameri more
Sen. Schiff Leads Probe of Binance Routing Funds to Iran-Backed Proxy Groups, Raises Conflict of Interest from Trump Ties
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff Leads Probe of Binance Routing Funds to Iran-Backed Proxy Groups, Raises Conflict of Interest from Trump Ties
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Senators emphasize extensive violations of sanctions and anti-money laundering laws by largest cryptocurrency exchange
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and colleagues are probing cryptocurrency exchange Binance's role in facilitating sanction ev more
Senate Republicans Block Warnock War Powers Resolution to Stop President Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Senate Republicans Block Warnock War Powers Resolution to Stop President Trump's War in Iran
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Today, Senate Republicans blocked Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock's War Powers Resolution to stop President Trump's war in Iran
This action follows more than 100 days of war in the Middle East
In April, Senator Warnock introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate to force a vote on whether senator more
Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Slash Wasteful Defense Spending
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Slash Wasteful Defense Spending
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today held a press conference to call for major cuts to the Pentagon's budget request for Fiscal Year 2027, in light of Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran and as Trump pushes to increase an already outrageously bloated defense budget to $1.5 trillion - the highest since World War II. more
Transnational Repression: RSF calls on the EU and its member states to join forces to protect journalists in exile
PARIS, France, June 16 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Transnational Repression: RSF calls on the EU and its member states to join forces to protect journalists in exile
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Reporters without Borders (RSF) welcomes the European Parliament's adoption of a resolution on Transnational Repression. It sends an important political signal. Nevertheless, protecting journalists in exile requires decisive action not only from the EU institutions but also f more
UK deepens joint migration efforts and marks Pakistan's role in brokering US-Iran peace deal on two-day Ministerial visit
LONDON, England, June 16 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news:
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UK deepens joint migration efforts and marks Pakistan's role in brokering US-Iran peace deal on two-day Ministerial visit
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* Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer uses a visit to Islamabad to thank Pakistan for their leadership in brokering the US-Iran peace deal.
* Visit underlines longstanding UK support for stability in the Middle East and for Pakistan's mediation role more
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers to Receive Over $2 Billion in Tax Relief This Summer and Fall
ALBANY, New York, June 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers to Receive Over $2 Billion in Tax Relief This Summer and Fall
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly three million New Yorkers across the state will receive over $2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's School Tax Relief (STAR) program. STAR provides property tax more
Durbin Calls For Transparency Of The Trump Administration's Preliminary Deal With Iran
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Calls For Transparency Of The Trump Administration's Preliminary Deal With Iran
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June 15, 2026
Durbin: "The current loose framework stunningly avoids critical issues related to Iran's nuclear program... did we really start a war to return to the same deal Trump abandoned during his first term as President?"
WASHINGTON - After the Trump Administration announced a preliminary deal to more
Response to the U.S. Iran Agreement
WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release:
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Response to the U.S. Iran Agreement
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In response to the U.S. Iran agreement, Oil Change International US Program Manager, Allie Rosenbluth, said:
"Any agreement that reduces further violence is welcome. But this announcement should not be mistaken as the end to the crisis, given Israel has vowed to remain in occupied areas of southern Lebanon indefinitely, while violence continues i more
Warren, Whitehouse Slam Big Oil's Massive Windfall Profits as Americans Face Skyrocketing Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Whitehouse Slam Big Oil's Massive Windfall Profits as Americans Face Skyrocketing Gas Prices
At $100 per barrel of oil, total industry windfall profits could reach $234 billion by the end of 2026
Gas prices up by as much as 52 percent since Trump started Iran War
"The pattern is consistent: while Americans suffer from high prices and the Iran War imposes tens of billions of dolla more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Providence: Secularism - Universal to the West, Provincial to Everywhere Else
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by Paul Marshall, senior fellow at the Center for Religious Freedom, to Providence:
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Secularism: Universal to the West, Provincial to Everywhere Else
In the West many long-stable electoral patterns are disappearing. Centrist political parties have eroded in Germany, France, the UK, and elsewhere, and are being supplant more
