79% of Tech Founders Hit by Regulatory Friction as EU Simplification Grinds to a Halt in Brussels, New Research Finds
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Computer Technology] (TNSbrep) -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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79% of Tech Founders Hit by Regulatory Friction as EU Simplification Grinds to a Halt in Brussels, New Research Finds
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Amsterdam, THE NETHERLANDS - Almost four in five EU tech entrepreneurs say Europe's maze of overlapping rules had a major impact on their businesses in the past 12 months, according to new research released today, just more
ACS Builds on SmartBiz Success, Expands With SmartMDU
SAN JOSE, California, July 2 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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ACS Builds on SmartBiz Success, Expands With SmartMDU
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced today that Alaska Communications Systems (ACS) is extending their investment in the Calix One platform, adopting SmartMDU to broaden their SmartLife (tm) managed services portfolio. This builds on their success serving residential (SmartHome) and small busin more
AI Shows Promise and Peril for Women, Professor Claudia Flores Tells UN
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 2 (TNSrep) -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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AI Shows Promise and Peril for Women, Professor Claudia Flores Tells UN
A new report from a United Nations working group chaired by Professor Claudia Flores warns that the brisk growth of artificial intelligence may worsen existing gender inequalities and pose new risks to the human rights of women and girls worldwide.
"AI and digital technologies are reshaping the conditions under which women and gi more
CIRES Welcomes Eric Anderson as Associate Director for Science
BOULDER, Colorado, July 2 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news:
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CIRES welcomes Eric Anderson as associate director for science
Anderson brings expertise in surface water and atmosphere interactions and a career spanning NOAA labs, cooperative institutes, and academia
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For more than two decades, Eric Anderson has studied where large bodies of water meet the atmosphere -- and where federal science meets academic research. Now, he more
CrowdStrike Named Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leader in Zero Trust Browser Security
AUSTIN, Texas, July 2 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 1, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Named Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leader in Zero Trust Browser Security
Enforcing continuous in-session protection across any browser on managed and unmanaged devices establishes Falcon Secure Access as the new standard for browser security
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CrowdStr more
Dartmouth Research Partnership Focuses on Global Energy Transition
HANOVER, New Hampshire, July 2 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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New Dartmouth Research Partnership Focuses on Global Energy Transition
A newly signed memorandum of understanding between Dartmouth and Germany's TU Bergakademie Freiberg formalizes a complementary partnership to tackle the energy transition from every angle.
Dartmouth and the Freiberg University of Mining and Technology (TUBAF) in Germany signed a memorandum of understanding June 26 that formalizes a resear more
Duke University Launches Systems Engineering Master's Program
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 2 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Duke University Launches Systems Engineering Master's Program
Caroline Orth
Offered on-campus and online, the Systems Engineering MEng will prepare engineering professionals to tackle complex and multidisciplinary systems problems.
Duke University has announced a new Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering program for engineering professionals looking to build on their technic more
Duquesne University: What We Learned - A Year of Listening to the Bench and Bar
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Duquesne University posted the following statement:
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What We Learned: A Year of Listening to the Bench and Bar
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When the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University launched its AI and Law Collaboration last year, the goal was never simply to educate. It was to listen. Over the past year, Dean April Barton and Duquesne Kline Law faculty have met with attorneys and firms across the region, engaging in candid conversations about how artificial more
DXC Introduces DXC Private Cloud+, Bringing Greater Control, Security, and Flexibility to Enterprise Cloud
ASHBURN, Virginia, July 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, posted the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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DXC Introduces DXC Private Cloud+, Bringing Greater Control, Security, and Flexibility to Enterprise Cloud
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced that its DXC Private Cloud+ is now generally available. The solution delivers public cloud-like flexibility a more
ETS Acquires ACT, Expanding Pathways to Opportunity Across America
PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 2 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release:
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ETS Acquires ACT, Expanding Pathways to Opportunity Across America
ETS announced today that it is acquiring ACT, one of the most widely recognized names in college and career readiness. This move combines the strengths of two mission-driven measurement organizations to address the significant challenges facing American education. Together, ETS and ACT will deliver solutions to help individual more
FAU Engineers Prosthetic Hand That Learns, Adapts to Each User
BOCA RATON, Florida, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Engineers Prosthetic Hand That Learns, Adapts to Each User
Study Snapshot: Most prosthetic hands today still face a basic challenge: no two amputees are alike, yet most devices are built as if they are. This mismatch makes it difficult to achieve natural, intuitive control, often forcing users to constantly adapt to the device rather more
FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice Seeking Comment on Tentative Findings for 2026 Twenty-First Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act Biennial Report
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-213):
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I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
1. The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB or Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on tentative findings on the accessibility and usability of telecommunications and advanced communications services (ACS) and equipment in connection with the Bi more
Financial Services Advances 10 Bills and a Resolution
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Financial Services Advances 10 Bills and a Resolution
The House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), successfully reported 10 bills to the full House of Representatives. The Committee also approved a resolution reauthorizing the Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity.
The b more
Fordham Law School: Declaration at 250 - Casting Off the Shackles of Digital Surveillance and Algorithmic Bias in the Age of AI
BRONX, New York, July 2 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following Q&A on July 1, 2026, involving law professor Catherine Powell:
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The Declaration at 250: Casting Off the Shackles of Digital Surveillance and Algorithmic Bias in the Age of AI
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, Fordham Law News is turning to its faculty to explore the legal, historical, and philosophical dimensions of the document. This Q&A seri more
Gartner Says $234 Billion in Enterprise Application Software Spend Is at Risk From Agentic AI
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 2 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Says $234 Billion in Enterprise Application Software Spend Is at Risk from Agentic AI
Agentic Arbitrage Breaks the Traditional SaaS Seat-License Model
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Agentic AI is set to disrupt enterprise software revenue models, with up to $234 billion of enterprise application spending exposed to agentic arbitrage between now and 2030, according to Gartne more
Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project: Thank the China Hawks for Higher Prices of Digital Devices
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary:
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Thank the China Hawks for Higher Prices of Digital Devices
By Milton Mueller
For about 50 years, consumers across the world could count on digital devices getting less expensive even as they became more powerful. Those days are over. The price of memory - not the fancy, most powerful semiconductor ships but the basic ones needed for dynami more
Miller School of Medicine Orthopaedic Oncology Chief Crawford Discusses AI, Fracture Prediction, Mentoring Future Surgeons
MIAMI, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following Q&A involving Brooke Crawford, chief of orthopaedic oncology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center:
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Miller School of Medicine Orthopaedic Oncology Chief Dr. Brooke Crawford on AI, Fracture Prediction and Mentoring Future Surgeons
Dr. Crawford discusses her leadership at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, research using AI to predict bone fractures in cancer patients and her approach t more
MIT: Boleslaw Wyslouch steps down as director of Laboratory for Nuclear Science
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Boleslaw Wyslouch steps down as director of Laboratory for Nuclear Science
Wyslouch remains the director of the Bates Research and Engineering Center and will continue research on heavy ion collisions.
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After more than 10 years at the helm of the Laboratory for Nuclear Science (LNS), Boleslaw "Bolek" Wyslouch will step down to continue research in nuclear physics as director of t more
New AI Flaw Reporting System Fills Crucial Security Gap
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news:
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New AI Flaw Reporting System Fills Crucial Security Gap
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems proliferate, a flaw in one could be quietly replicated across many AI products and services. Until now, the AI community has lacked a formal pathway to report flaws to organizations equipped to coordinate a response, leaving AI systems vulnerable to failure or exploitatio more
NiCE Extends Its AI-Powered Customer Experience Solution to AWS European Sovereign Cloud, Advancing Trusted Agentic AI Across Regulated Markets
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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NiCE Extends Its AI-Powered Customer Experience Solution to AWS European Sovereign Cloud, Advancing Trusted Agentic AI Across Regulated Markets
NiCE's CX AI solution supports digital sovereignty and EU data residency requirements
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NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced it has been named a launch partner for the Amazon Web more
NiCE Launches AI Specialization Program, Recognizing Partners Driving Significant AI Outcomes for Enterprises
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] (TNSxrep) -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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NiCE Launches AI Specialization Program, Recognizing Partners Driving Significant AI Outcomes for Enterprises
Six industry-leading partners -Accenture, Cirrus, Deloitte, Route 101, and TTEC-named as inaugural AI Specialization partners under the NiCE 360 Partner Program
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NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the more
Peters Requests Audit Into Commerce Secretary Lutnick's Unauthorized Dismantling of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Peters Requests Audit into Commerce Secretary Lutnick's Unauthorized Dismantling of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program
MEP Program Helps Manufacturers Across Michigan Improve Efficiency, Productivity, and Profitability
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Acting Comptroller General O more
LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release:
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Pioneering computer biologist Jill Mesirov joins Sanford Burnham Prebys
Jill P. Mesirov, PhD, a pioneering mathematician and computational biologist whose work has dramatically broadened and deepened the use of advanced computing tools to develop and implement new cancer strategies and treatments, has joined Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute as a Distinguished Professor and Senior more
Pulitzer Center: Chicago Teachers Connect Through Global Stories on Youth-Led Advocacy
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Sushmita Jaya Mukherjee:
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Chicago Teachers Connect Through Global Stories on Youth-Led Advocacy
"I absolutely loved all the activities we did, like the gallery walk with the sticky notes, reading the articles, and answering the questions in the circles," Neala Berkowski, of Vaughn Occupational High School, said. "I also liked t more
Pulitzer Center: Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026 - K-11 Winners and Finalists
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk:
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Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026: K-11 Winners and Finalists
The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for grades K-11!
Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's young adult poems here (https://pulitzercenter.org/blog/young-adult-winners- more
Pulitzer Center: Young Adult Winners and Finalists - Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk:
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Young Adult Winners and Finalists: Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026
The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for young adults!
Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's K-11 poems here.
Register for a July 30 workshop and conversation w more
Rep. Van Epps Introduces Slew of NDAA Amendments to Bolster Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Rep. Van Epps Introduces Slew of NDAA Amendments to Bolster Homeland Security
Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) successfully introduced three floor amendments to the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Rep. Van Epps said, "I am proud to introduce several amendments to the FY27 House NDAA. Taken as a whole, these amendments aim to strengthen our national security, empower our more
Sen. Markey, 15 Co-Signers Issue Letter to EPA
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to the Environmental Protection Agency:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 29, 2026
The Honorable Lee Zeldin
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460
Dear Administrator Zeldin,
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to weaken one of the Clean Air Act's core public health safeguards more
Senator Markey and Representative Frost Sound Alarm After Trump Admin. Evades Questions on Database of Protesters
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey and Representative Frost Sound Alarm After Trump Admin. Evades Questions on Database of Protesters
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Representative Maxwell Frost (FL-10) today sent a letter to Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Markwayne Mullin and David Venturella, Senior Official Perform more
Southern Oregon University: Funding for I-5 Wildlife Crossing Gets Green Light
ASHLAND, Oregon, July 2 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news:
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Funding for I-5 wildlife crossing gets green light
Good news arrived recently for Southern Oregon University researchers and others who have done preliminary work in the development of a wildlife crossing over Interstate 5 south of Ashland, when the Federal Highway Administration released key funding for the overpass.
Oregon was awarded a federal Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program (WCPP) grant of $33.2 millio more
Splunk Issues Commentary: Building a Trusted Autonomous SOC Beyond Human Scale
SAN JOSE, California, July 2 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on July 1, 2026, by principal product marketing manager Abhik Mitra:
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Building a Trusted Autonomous SOC Beyond Human Scale
Key takeaways
1. 56% of organizations believe they can achieve a fully autonomous SOC within three years. 65% are already using agentic AI in security operations.
2. The future isn't about replacing analysts. It's about scaling security operations beyond human capacity.
3. Th more
Splunk Issues Commentary: What is Agent Tokenomics?
SAN JOSE, California, July 2 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on July 1, 2026, by artificial intelligence engineer Pratik Bhavsar:
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What is Agent Tokenomics?
Key takeaways
1. The agent bill compounds on every step. Each step re-sends the same instructions, schemas, and history through a stateless API, so a fifteen-word request can balloon into tens of thousands of billed tokens before the task finishes.
2. Five buckets reveal what your tokens actually bought more
University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business Dean Gerlowski Issues Statement on Student Success, Value of a Business Degree
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 2 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following statement by Dan Gerlowski, interim dean of the Merrick School of Business:
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Your success isn't just about landing a job-it's about building a life that matters. At the Merrick School of Business at the University of Baltimore, we believe your education should prepare you for more than a paycheck. It should empower you to understand and address complex environments using your own intellect and leveraging emerg more
University of Wisconsin: The future is now - College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence officially launches
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 2 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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The future is now: College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence officially launches
UW-Madison's first new college in more than four decades will explore and inform technological change for societal benefit.
By Shannon Timm
Today, July 1, the University of Wisconsin-Madison officially launched the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI), its first new school or college in more than 40 more
USC Viterbi School of Engineering: Dean Yannis C. Yortsos' Return to India
LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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"Push Through the Open Door": Dean Yannis C. Yortsos' Return to India
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"Life is never linear. If a door is open to you, push through it -and you never know where it'll take you." USC Viterbi School of Engineering Dean Yannis C. Yortsos on one of his final trips to India as dean.
Long before he became the longest-serving dean in the history of the USC Vite more
Volkswagen of America and Away Release Limited-Edition Luggage Co-Branded Capsule
HERNDON, Virginia, July 2 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release:
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Volkswagen of America and Away release limited-edition luggage co-branded capsule
* Limited-edition collection is a curated set built specifically for road trips and weekend getaways
* This Volkswagen-branded luggage collection is exclusively available on VW DriverGear
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Reston, VA -- Volkswagen of America is partnering with Away to launch a premium, VW-branded Open Road Bundle, inspiring mode more
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Ways & Means Committee Approves Legislation Protecting Taxpayer Rights, Improving IRS Services, Combatting Fraud, & Delivering Greater Nonprofit Transparency
Americans that are held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad will no longer return home to massive tax bills, taxpayers will be better protected from fraud and have a more empowered more
Why Facebook, Video Calls and Artificial Intelligence Matter for Age-Friendly Communities
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Why Facebook, Video Calls and Artificial Intelligence Matter for Age-Friendly Communities
Rutgers researchers find that digital tools and technology play critical roles in encouraging active aging
By Greg Bruno
Contrary to common stereotypes, seniors' digital savvy is surging. New research from Rutgers University-New Brunswick suggests one reason why: digital tools are essential for development more
With Open Access Transition Complete, ACM Posts Strongest JCR and Impact Factor Showing to Date
NEW YORK, July 2 (TNSjou) -- ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, issued the following news release:
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With Open Access Transition Complete, ACM Posts Strongest JCR and Impact Factor Showing to Date
Publications of ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, which completed their transition to full open access publishing in the beginning of 2026, posted their strongest performance to date in the latest Journal Citation Reports (JCR) from Clarivate Analytics, with over 83% of jo more
American Express and Resy, With National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, Launch New Restaurant Academy to Develop the Next Generation of Restaurant Leaders
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express and Resy, With National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, Launch New Restaurant Academy to Develop the Next Generation of Restaurant Leaders
The new national program brings industry-leading training, mentorship and peer connections to restaurant owners and operators across the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -American Express and Resy, in partnership with the N more
As data-center demand grows, Sandia advances AI controls to keep voltage steady in real time
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release:
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As data-center demand grows, Sandia advances AI controls to keep voltage steady in real time
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -As artificial intelligence drives rapid growth in data centers, utilities are facing a new challenge: keeping voltage steady as electricity demand grows, shifts quickly and becomes harder to predict. As demand grows and more distributed energy res more
CEC dean selected for Ohio AI25 list
OXFORD, Ohio, July 1 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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CEC dean selected for Ohio AI25 list
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One of the state's leading technology platforms is spotlighting the people building Ohio's AI future - and that includes a prominent leader at Miami University.
OhioX selected Miami's Beena Sukumaran for its Ohio AI25 list, released on June 29 and featured on OhioTechNews.com. The group lauded Sukumaran, the Dinesh and Ila Paliwal Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing, more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Analysis of Spending Proposals in the President's 2027 Budget'
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "An Analysis of Spending Proposals in the President's 2027 Budget."
Here are excerpts:
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Each year, the Administration submits a budget request to the Congress, and the Congressional Budget Office estimates the budgetary effects of the proposals in that request using its own economic forecast and estimating assumptions. CBO's estimate allows the Congress to compare the Administration's pro more
Congressman Carson Submits Federal Inquiry on AES/BlackRock Acquisition
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Congressman Carson Submits Federal Inquiry on AES/BlackRock Acquisition
Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) submitted a formal inquiry to the Federal Regulatory Commission on BlackRock's proposed acquisition of AES Corporation.
In the letter, Congressman Carson expressed concern that this transaction will raise customer rates, despite claims to the contrary. Congressman Carson cit more
Cornell: Can AI plan for heat emergencies better than simple rules? It depends
ITHACA, New York, July 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Can AI plan for heat emergencies better than simple rules? It depends
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The thermometer reads 95 degrees in Brooklyn, and vulnerable individuals need information in order to take appropriate actions. New York City officials must gather facts quickly in order to provide updates on cooling centers, power outages and other details that could save lives.
Are these details best gleaned from simple, low-complexity me more
Davids Invites Kansans to Share Their Stories Ahead of America's 250th Birthday
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Invites Kansans to Share Their Stories Ahead of America's 250th Birthday
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As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Representative Sharice Davids is inviting Kansans in the Third District to share what America means to them through a short video submission as part of her America 250 initiative.
Kansans of all ages can subm more
East Tennessee State University: Improving drought monitoring in the Southeast
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Improving drought monitoring in the Southeast
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As two-thirds of the state face some level of drought, the Tennessee Climate Office (TCO) at East Tennessee State University is playing a key role in a NASA-funded effort to improve how rapidly intensifying drought conditions - often referred to as "flash drought" - are identified, monitored, predicted and communicated across the Southeast.
Led more
Faculty at Brown earn prominent honors, distinctions in Spring 2026
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 1 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Faculty at Brown earn prominent honors, distinctions in Spring 2026
Over the course of the Spring 2026 semester, Brown University faculty members were honored with a range of awards, appointments and accolades for outstanding research, service, leadership and mentorship. The scholars, whose fields range from medicine to sociology to Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, earned national and global reco more
FCC Aims to Accelerate Secure Submarine Cable Infrastructure Buildout
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on June 30, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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FCC Aims to Accelerate Secure Submarine Cable Infrastructure Buildout
Re: Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures to Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, OI Docket No. 24-523 (June 25, 2026).
Our Build America Agenda more
From curiosity to capability: Bryant helps Navigant Credit Union build responsible AI skills
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, July 1 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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From curiosity to capability: Bryant helps Navigant Credit Union build responsible AI skills
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Bryant University's technical expertise and business intelligence are the perfect mix for helping Navigant Credit Union bring its leadership team up to speed on how artificial intelligence can be applied in the financial world, according to President and CEO Kathleen C. Orovitz '04.
Orovitz recently joined a gro more
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Policy Statement Addressing AI Accuracy
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Policy Statement Addressing AI Accuracy
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed policy statement addressing concerns that AI companies may be manipulating the behavior of their AI systems contrary to reasonable consumer expectations for objectivity and accuracy.
As the proposed policy statement explains, the FTC Act prohibits businesses from more
Gardner-Webb Doctor of Business Administration Student Transforms Classroom Through Research and Innovation
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, July 1 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Gardner-Webb Doctor of Business Administration Student Transforms Classroom Through Research and Innovation
Linda Thornhill's Work in Artificial Intelligence and Economics Shapes Student Learning While Gaining International Recognition from Academic Peers
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When Linda Thornhill began Gardner-Webb University's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program in Summer 2024, she wasn't just p more
House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Holds Legislative Markup on Illicit Drugs and Health Price Transparency
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 1 (TNSrep) -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy issued the following letter:
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House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Holds Legislative Markup on Illicit Drugs and Health Price Transparency
On June 25, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a markup of 15 bills pertaining to illicit drugs and health care price transparency. The markup builds upon a legislative hearing held last week and signifies continued, bipartisan engagement from p more
How Data and Innovation Are Paving the Way for Student Success in STEM
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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How Data and Innovation Are Paving the Way for Student Success in STEM
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For many aspiring young scientists and engineers, the first year of college is a crossroads. Introductory classes in math and science can determine who pursues careers in STEM and who changes course. These classes can act as bottlenecks and discourage students early on, preventing thousands of students from pursuing careers i more
In Case You Missed It... Sens. Rick Scott, Mark Kelly, Roger Marshall Introduce Bipartisan 'Aging With Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026'
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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In Case You Missed It... Sens. Rick Scott, Mark Kelly, Roger Marshall Introduce Bipartisan 'Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026'
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and Roger Marshall yesterday announced the introduction of the Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026, more
ITI Welcomes Irish Council Presidency and Outlines Tech Policy Priorities for the Semester Ahead
WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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ITI Welcomes Irish Council Presidency and Outlines Tech Policy Priorities for the Semester Ahead
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BRUSSELS - Global tech trade association ITI, the Information Technology Industry Council, welcomes Ireland's p residency of the Council of the European Union and looks forward to building on the progress made under Cyprus on the EU's tech rulebook.
ITI re more
IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 1 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members
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IU McKinney School of Law welcomes five new tenure track professors to the faculty: Jordan Burton, Ryan Knox, David B. Lourie, Jessica Schnelker, and Eric Swank.
Associate Professor Jordan Burton was appointed to the faculty after teaching Legal Communication and Analysis as an adjunct professor and most recently serving as more
KIDS Act Protects Big Tech, Senate Should Protect Kids by Passing 'Kids Online Safety Act'
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The National Center on Sexual Exploitation issued the following news:
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KIDS Act Protects Big Tech, Senate Should Protect Kids by Passing 'Kids Online Safety Act'
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is urging the U.S. Senate to reject the "Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act" (KIDS Act H.R. 7757), which the U.S. House passed. The KIDS Act is a package of several online child safety bills.
"The KIDS Act protects Big Tech, not kids. The KIDS Act does n more
Miami earns 9 honors from CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
OXFORD, Ohio, July 1 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Miami earns 9 honors from CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
Miami University Advancement and University Communications and Marketing earned nine honors, including five Gold distinctions, in the 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards given by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
CASE's Circle of Excellence Awards are the premier global awards program recognizing outstanding work in advancement service more
MIT Associate Professor Isola Outlines Promise and De-Skilling Risks of Rising Agentic AI Trend
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following Q&A on June 30, 2026, involving Phillip Isola, associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science and a member of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
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Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be?
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The deployment of automated software systems called AI agents has recently exploded. A November 2025 report by MIT Sloan School of Manag more
Montana State doctoral student wins Women in Optics scholarship
BOZEMAN, Montana, July 1 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State doctoral student wins Women in Optics scholarship
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Montana State University photonics doctoral student Morgan Hasenmyer works with an All-Sky Polarization Imager. MSU photo by Colter Peterson
BOZEMAN -Morgan Hasenmyer, a doctoral student at Montana State University, is one of five women worldwide to be awarded a 2026 Women in Optics Scholarship from SPIE, the internati more
MSU's Hoover recognized with resolution by Mississippi legislators
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 1 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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MSU's Hoover recognized with resolution by Mississippi legislators
As Mississippi State prepares to seat its largest Master of Science in Nursing cohort yet with 52 incoming students, the Mississippi Legislature has recognized the university's inaugural Senior Nurse Fellow Kim Welch Hoover for her more than 40 years of excellence in healthcare.
Hoover "has made a lasting impact on her patients, s more
NCCU Turns Momentum into Progress in 2025-2026
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 1 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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NCCU Turns Momentum into Progress in 2025-2026
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After a year marked by record growth and the launch of Vision 2030: Soaring to New Heights, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) spent 2025-2026 turning momentum into measurable progress across academics, student success, campus operations, financial stewardship, leadership and community engagement.
The year began with new Board of Truste more
New data shows UC degrees deliver strong earnings and economic mobility amid rapidly changing economy
BERKELEY, California, July 1 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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New data shows UC degrees deliver strong earnings and economic mobility amid rapidly changing economy
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The University of California released new data today that shows a UC degree remains one of the best investments California students and families can make. The data highlights UC's affordability, return on investment and strong earnings for graduates. The findings come amid ongoing conversa more
New Leader for USC Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
LOS ANGELES, California, July 1 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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A New Leader for USC Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
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Few people understand the culture of USC Viterbi 's Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science better than Noah Malmstadt. He's been part of the department for nearly two decades - and he believes it's the faculty and student culture, as much more
New study warns that everyday AI tools are defeating state-of-the-art image protections
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 1 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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New study warns that everyday AI tools are defeating state-of-the-art image protections
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Artists, photographers and content creators have long turned to largely unseen digital protections to guard their work from being copied, manipulated or fed into AI systems without their permission. New research led in part by UT San Antonio reveals those protections may not be holding up.
Murtuza Jadliw more
New Vision for the USC Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
LOS ANGELES, California, July 1 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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A New Vision for the USC Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
What do cancer diagnosis, medical imaging, wildfire forecasting and aircraft turbulence have in common?
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They're all challenges addressed by Professor Assad Oberai 's Computation and Data Driven Discovery (CD3) Group, where researchers develop mathematical and computational tools t more
Paralyzed Veterans of America Joins Forces With Accenture to Help Veterans and Their Families Navigate the AI-Driven Labor Market and Stand Out
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news on June 29, 2026:
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Paralyzed Veterans of America Joins Forces with Accenture to Help Veterans and their Families Navigate the AI-Driven Labor Market and Stand Out
Paralyzed Veterans of America is working with Accenture to help veterans, their caregivers, and families navigate the AI-driven labor market and better prepare for the future of work. Together, they will help veterans build in-demand job skills and gi more
Preserving and Strengthening USMCA Will Expand Opportunities for American Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
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Preserving and Strengthening USMCA Will Expand Opportunities for American Entrepreneurs
As the formal joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) begins today, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) urged negotiators to preserve and strengthen the framework, which has expanded opportunities for entrepreneurs, reinforced more
Safety Professionals to Gain Practical Solutions and Regulatory Updates at 2026 National Safety Conference
TUCKER, Georgia, July 1 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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Safety Professionals to Gain Practical Solutions and Regulatory Updates at 2026 National Safety Conference
Safety professionals from across the poultry and egg industry will gather Aug. 17-19 for the National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Fla. Sponsored by the Georgia Tech Research I more
Scott, Hagerty Introduce Bill to Secure U.S. Technology Supply Chains From Foreign Adversaries
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Scott, Hagerty Introduce Bill to Secure U.S. Technology Supply Chains from Foreign Adversaries
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, and U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) introduced the ICTS Supply Chain Security Act, legislation to codify and strengthen the Commerce Departm more
Somerset Community College Welcomes New Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall
SOMERSET, Kentucky, July 1 -- Somerset Community College issued the following news:
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Somerset Community College welcomes new Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall
In March, Somerset Community College (SCC) welcomed its newest Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall.
Originally from Ashland in Eastern Kentucky, Dr. Hall deeply understands how education can empower Appalachian families and break generational cycles.
"What I love about this area is that it feels like h more
Stitching Stories into History: How Professor Xorlali Plange Is Shaping the Future of Black Design, One Student at a Time
HAMPTON, Virginia, July 1 -- Hampton University posted the following news:
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Stitching Stories into History: How Professor Xorlali Plange Is Shaping the Future of Black Design, One Student at a Time
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In a sunlit gallery inside the Hampton University Museum, history hangs from every seam.
Mannequins draped in garments inspired by centuries of fashion stand alongside costume renderings for Federico Garcia Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Sketches more
Thirteen UChicago faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships in July 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Thirteen UChicago faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships in July 2026
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Thirteen members of the University of Chicago faculty have received distinguished service professorships or named professorships.
Profs. Frederic Chong, Christian Hansen, Augusta McMahon and Marcelo Nobrega have been named distinguished service professorships; Profs. Megan Applewhite, Luis Bettencourt, S more
UAPB Graduate Students Earn Top Honors at AR-BIC 2026 Conference
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Graduate Students Earn Top Honors at AR-BIC 2026 Conference
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Graduate students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) earned top honors at the Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium (AR-BIC) 11th Annual Conference, capturing first- and third-place awards in the graduate student poster competition held recently in Little Rock.
Representing UAPB's Department of Aquacultur more
UB physicist receives over $1 million in federal grants for neutral-atom quantum computing research
BUFFALO, New York, July 1 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB physicist receives over $1 million in federal grants for neutral-atom quantum computing research
Jamir Marino, PhD, assistant professor of physics, is the principal investigator on two U.S. Department of Defense grants to study the quantum dynamics that could help advance neutral-atom quantum computing. Photo: Douglas Levere/University at Buffalo
Jamir Marino ex more
UConn Predicting Risk of Gestational Diabetes Early, Before it Strikes
STORRS, Connecticut, July 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Predicting Risk of Gestational Diabetes Early, Before it Strikes
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Maternal-fetal medicine expert Dr. Andrea Shields is principal investigator for a UConn School of Medicine clinical trial testing the start-up company Miora Health's non-invasive diagnostic tool's ability to early detect a pregnant woman's risk of developing gestational diabetes well before the third trimester.
The study of t more
UMass Amherst Graduate Students and Alumnae Awarded Fulbright Grants
AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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UMass Amherst Graduate Students and Alumnae Awarded Fulbright Grants
Two graduate students and an alumna will conduct research in Uganda, Vietnam and the Netherlands, respectively, and another alumna will teach in South Korea as awardees of Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants for the 2026-27 academic year.The recipients of one of the nation's most prestigious international exchange programs, a more
University of Phoenix: 3-Year Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 1 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Three-Year Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
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New 90-credit professional track degree in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is designed for professionals with at least three years of relevant industry experience and includes general education, upper-division coursework, electives, practitioner faculty expertise and a required capstone
University of Phoenix announces today that it has rec more
White House: Trump Administration NEPA Reforms - A Win for All Americans
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The White House issued the following news on June 30, 2026:
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Trump Administration NEPA Reforms: A Win for All Americans
"In this Administration, NEPA's regulatory reign of terror has ended," said White House Council on Environmental Quality Chairman Katherine Scarlett.
For decades, a well-intentioned law known as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has been weaponized to delay Federal permits and stall growth in the United States.
President Trump took de more
Wilson Center Issues Commentary: Paramount Importance of Open Models for American AI
WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following commentary by visiting fellow for artificial intelligence Michael Frank:
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The Paramount Importance of Open Models for American AI
Visiting Fellow Michael Frank argues that open AI models are vital infrastru more
Air Force senior leaders chart course for future force
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Air Force senior leaders chart course for future force
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - More than 60 Air Force senior leaders gathered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 10-12, for the semiannual Corona summit, a strategic planning forum focused on policy development, force readiness and future force initiatives.
Formalized by Gen. Curti more
Space Force integrates with Air Force in AI sprint to ensure mission dominance
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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Space Force integrates with Air Force in AI sprint to ensure mission dominance
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AFNS) - To secure mission dominance in a future, contested environment, the Joint Force must make decisions faster than any adversary. This imperative was the driving force behind the Multi-Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, or MASH, a complex, two-week experiment recently hosted in Las Vegas. more
USC Breakthrough Could Help Scientists Spot Disease Clusters, Fraud Networks and More
LOS ANGELES, California, June 30 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Breakthrough Could Help Scientists Spot Disease Clusters, Fraud Networks and More
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Emilio Ferrara has spent nearly two decades thinking about a deceptively simple question: in a network of millions of people or cells or proteins, how do you find the clusters?
The problem, known as community detection, sounds intuitive. Draw a map of friendships, and c more
Virginia's leading research universities unite to advance biomedical innovation
ROANOKE, Virginia, June 30 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news:
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Virginia's leading research universities unite to advance biomedical innovation
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The next generation of medicine won't be built around treating disease after it appears. It will be built around understanding precisely how disease develops -and predicting its course to enable precise interventions before it becomes irreversible.
That vision united researchers from Virgini more
Rutgers: Two Researchers Earn Pew Honors for Their Work in Neuroscience
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Two Researchers Earn Pew Honors for Their Work in Neuroscience
A Rutgers professor and postdoctoral associate examine how neural circuits drive movement and contribute to touch sensitivity in autism
Two Rutgers researchers have been recognized by prestigious programs supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts for research that could deepen understanding of how the nervous system shapes movement, sensation a more
COA Releases AI Playbook for Community Oncology Practices
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Community Oncology Alliance issued the following news release:
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COA Releases AI Playbook for Community Oncology Practices
New Resource Provides a Practical Framework for Evaluating, Implementing, and Governing Artificial Intelligence
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The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) today announced the release of its AI Playbook, a practical resource designed to help independent community oncology practices evaluate, implement, and oversee the use of artificial intelli more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Congressional Budget Office: 'Treasury's Assistance to the Airline Industry & National Security Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "The Treasury's Assistance to the Airline Industry and National Security Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic."
Here are excerpts:
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At a Glance
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which air travel fell sharply, lawmakers enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. That law included provisions that authorized the Treasury to provide broad-base more
Cost-Benefit Analysis in Federal Agency Rulemaking Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12058) by government organization and management specialist Maeve P. Carey:
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Cost-Benefit Analysis in Federal Agency Rulemaking
Since the 1970s, federal agencies have been required to consider the costs and benefits of new regulations that are expected to have large economic effects. Under current requirements, agencies are to design regulations in a cost-effective manner more
Defense Primer - Nuclear Command, Control & Communications Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11697) by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Defense Primer: Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3)
The Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025, is replacing many elements of the U.S. nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) architecture as part of t more
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48028) entitled "Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by transportation policy specialists John Frittelli, Ali E. Lohman and Ben Goldman.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Who Owned and Operated the Bridge? ... 1
Who Owned the Ship? ... 2
What Caused the Ship to Strike the Bridge? ... 2
How Do Ships Navigate Through Harbors? . more
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Prediction Markets Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11441) by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes:
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CFTC Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Prediction Markets
On June 10, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a proposed rule regarding the types of event contracts that can be listed on CFTC-registered prediction markets. This Legal Sidebar provides an overview of the existing regulatory framework gover more
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - FY2026 State of Play Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48874) entitled "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 State of Play" by homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter.
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
FY2026 marks the 23rd annual appropriations cycle with a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations measure. For the 17th time in the history of DHS, resolution of annual appropriations fo more
Foreign Investment in U.S Agricultural Land - Current Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13255).
The white paper is written by agricultural policy specialist Zachary T. Neuhofer, international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter:
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Foreign Investment in U.S Agricultural Land: Current Issues
In general, U.S. federal law does not restrict foreign investment in or ownership of U.S. agricult more
Homeland Security Task Forces for Countering Transnational Organized Crime Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13254) by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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Homeland Security Task Forces for Countering Transnational Organized Crime
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14159, "Protecting the American People Against Invasion." Section 6 of the E.O. directed the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to jointly establish Homeland S more
Impeachment Process in the Senate Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46185) entitled "The Impeachment Process in the Senate" by Congress and legislative process specialists Elizabeth Rybicki and Michael Greene:
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SUMMARY
After the House impeaches a federal officer, the Senate may conduct a trial to determine if the individual should be removed from office. The Senate has a set of rules specific to the conduct of an impeachment trial, most of which originat more
Impeachment Process in the Senate Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46185) entitled "The Impeachment Process in the Senate:"
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Consideration and Collection of Evidence
The actions taken by the Senate to consider and collect evidence in each trial have varied considerably. The impeachment rules provide guidance only on a few particulars, necessitating that the Senate determine, each time it organizes for a trial, the manner o more
President Trump's April 2025 Executive Order on American Seafood Competitiveness Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13017) by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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President Trump's April 2025 Executive Order on American Seafood Competitiveness: Considerations for U.S. Fisheries
Introduction
On April 17, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14276, "Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness," which required multiple federal agency a more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Agadia Systems Urges CMS to Enhance Prior Authorization Interoperability and Provider Participation
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Agadia Systems Inc., Buffalo Grove, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing proposed rules on interoperability standards and prior authorization processes for drugs. The letter provides detailed feedback on a rule intended to standardize electronic prior authorization workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and improve timely patient access to medications across Medicaid, CHIP, and Qualified Health Plans. more
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Highlights Challenges in Drug Prior Authorization
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. The letter addresses the proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs.
The AAAAI supported efforts to modernize prior authorization through electronic standards but emphasized that benefits will be limited without integrated syste more
American Dental Association Urges CMS to Tailor Prior Authorization and Interoperability Standards for Dentistry
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Dental Association, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule aimed at enhancing interoperability standards and prior authorization processes across Medicare Advantage organizations, Medicaid plans, CHIP agencies, and qualified health plan issuers on federally-facilitated exchanges.
The letter, co-signed by President Richard J. Rosato and Executive Director Nader A. Naders more
AMGA Urges CMS to Accelerate Drug Prior Authorization Timelines and Improve Provider Access
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Medical Group Association, Alexandria, Virginia, representing more than 440 multispecialty medical groups and integrated delivery systems, issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's 2026 proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs.
The letter, signed by Jerry Penso, president and CEO, highlighted the clinical challenges and administrative burdens imposed by current more
Colorado Conservation Districts Urge BLM to Align Grazing Regulations With Local Land Use Policies
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts, based in Meeker, Colorado, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management regarding proposed revisions to grazing administration regulations outside of Alaska.
The Districts emphasized the importance of grazing on public lands to the ranching community in Rio Blanco County.
They highlighted their Land & Natural Resource Use Plan and Policy (LNRPP), which directs local land management stra more
Family Health Network Advocates for Strengthened Interoperability and Prior Authorization Reforms to Improve Care Access
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Family Health Network of Central New York Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center in Cortland, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2026 Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs rule.
The letter, signed by CEI Kim Osborne, outlined support for the agency's efforts to streamline prior authorization requirements and enhance electronic prior authorization processes with a more
Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District Supports BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District, Lordsburg, New Mexico, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management regarding proposed revisions to grazing regulations.
The conservation district letter, signed by John Samuel, President and Members of the Board of Supervisors, endorses broader application of land health standards across all BLM programs, highlighting the need for balanced management of rangeland health factors including wi more
Maryland Department of Human Services Urges Caution in Proposed Family Assistance Program Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Maryland Department of Human Services submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. The letter, from acting Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers, addresses the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Family Assistance Programs" and raises concerns about specific regulatory provisions the agency intends to remove.
The department, overseeing Maryland's Temporary Ass more
NAPCA Supports CMS Proposed Rule to Improve Prior Authorization for Drugs
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, Seattle, Washington, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services endorsing a proposed rule.
The letter, signed by President and CEO Clayton S. Fong, emphasized that the rule's modernization of prior authorization requirements will speed up response times and improve healthcare outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander older adults.
The organization highlighted more
National Council for Mental Wellbeing Supports CMS Proposed Changes to Improve Drug Prior Authorization Processes
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding its proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP programs, and Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges.
The letter, signed by Reyna Taylor, Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Advocacy, highlighted the more
National Psoriasis Foundation Urges Patient-Centered Reforms to Medicare and Medicaid Prior Authorization Policies
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Psoriasis Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and Qualified Health Plans on federally-facilitated exchanges. The NPF advocates for the roughly 8 million Americans living with psoriatic disease and seek more
Neighborhood Health Center Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Enhance Interoperability and Prior Authorization Standards for Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Neighborhood Health Center, a federally qualified health center in Portland, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging enhancements to proposed interoperability standards and prior authorization requirements. NHC highlights challenges faced by medically underserved patients across Clackamas and Washington counties, emphasizing the need for streamlined PA processes to improve access to critical healthcare services and p more
Ohio Community Health Centers Urge Enhanced CMS Standards for Drug Prior Authorization Interoperability
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Ohio Association of Community Health Centers, representing 61 Federally Qualified Health Centers and FQHC Look-Alikes across Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the proposed updates to Medicare and Medicaid programs regarding interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, OACHC advocated for reforms that would reduce administrative burdens on Community Healt more
Trust for America's Health Urges Restoration of Centers for Disease Control Smoking Office Staff for Effective Tobacco Campaign
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Trust for America's Health emphasized the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health in sustaining the success of the Tips From Former Smokers campaign.
In a public comment letter signed by J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO, to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Trust for America's Health supported the CDC's proposed data collection while urging the reinstatement of staff members placed on administrative leave f more
UW Health Urges CMS to Enhance Standardization and Efficiency in Prior Authorization Process
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- UW Health, an integrated health system and academic medical center based in Madison, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule on Medicare and Medicaid Programs' prior authorization for drugs.
Alan S. Kaplan, CEO of the health system, supports CMS's efforts to modernize prior authorization through electronic processes and standardized data exchange, highlighting the potential to reduce man more
Washington State Health Care Authority Urges Delay On Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Electronic Prior Authorization Rule
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Washington State Health Care Authority, Olympia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the proposed rule on electronic prior authorization.
The letter, signed by Director Ryan Moran, advocates delaying the compliance date from October 1, 2027, to no earlier than January 1, 2030, to allow sufficient time for states to implement systems changes and integra more
Tipoffs: Iran
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: What is a Defense Industrial Base? Why It Matters for NATO
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on July 1, 2026, by Communications and Information Systems Director Michael Newton:
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What is a Defense Industrial Base? Why It Matters for NATO
A defense industrial base is the network of firms, factories, and workers that build and sustain NATO's weapon systems and defense.
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Autonomy, drones, real-time data. The modern battlefield has changed fast. Yet much of NATO's defense setup has not ke more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Issues Memo on Case Against Gabe Evans
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Gabe Evans
"Whether he's lying about gutting health care, misrepresenting his own personal story, or downplaying how his extreme agenda raises costs, it's clear Coloradans just can't trust Gabe Evans. Voters already know Manny Rutinel as a proven fighter who focuses on what matters most to families - lower costs, affordable health care, and a thriving economy. That's more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Case Against Jeff Crank
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following memorandum on June 30, 2026:
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The Case Against Jeff Crank
"Jeff Crank works for billionaires, not for Coloradans. While families struggle to make ends meet, Crank is working every day to push tax breaks for his ultra-wealthy bosses who bankrolled his political career - at the expense of everyone else. Unlike Crank, Jessica Killin is running for Congress to lower costs for families, stand up for vet more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Alaska Senate Race Shifts Towards Peltola as Democrats Move "Within Striking Distance" of Majority
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Alaska Senate Race Shifts Towards Peltola as Democrats Move "Within Striking Distance" of Majority
Today, race raters at the Cook Political Report shifted the Alaska Senate race in Democrats' favor, representing "a key shift in the overall battle for Senate control" as new polls show "ideal recruit" and "proven electoral overperformer" Mary Peltola garnering "a particula more
SURREY, England, July 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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High-tech demand consumes Taiwan-US airfreight capacity
By Rebecca Jeffrey
Sustained demand for high tech means that air cargo capacity on the Taiwan-US lane remains exceptionally tight and is accompanied by rising rates, according to Dimerco.
Electronics, semiconductor and AI server shipment volumes are keeping direct and indirect capacity constrained on the lane, which is pushing rates up, said the freight forwarde more
MDP, Michigan AFL-CIO, and State Leaders Slam Mike Rogers' Price Hikes Ahead of OBBBA Anniversary
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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MDP, Michigan AFL-CIO, and State Leaders Slam Mike Rogers' Price Hikes Ahead of OBBBA Anniversary
Today in Lansing, ahead of the anniversary of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel, Michigan AFL-CIO President Ron Bieber, state Senator Chedrick Greene and state Representative Jason Morgan held a press conference sounding the alarm on GOP more
Meeks Statement Following Administration Briefing on Iran MOU
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026:
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Meeks Statement Following Administration Briefing on Iran MOU
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement following yesterday's briefing by Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff on the administration's Memorandum of Understand more
Rep. Balint Leads 75 Colleagues in Condemning Israeli Military Engagement in Lebanon, Destruction of Civilian Homes and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Balint Leads 75 Colleagues in Condemning Israeli Military Engagement in Lebanon, Destruction of Civilian Homes and Infrastructure
In Letter to Secretary Rubio, Members Call for Good-Faith Peace Negotiations
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U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today led 75 of her colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern about the Israeli military's opera more
Rep. Balint, 75 Co-Signers Issue Letter to State Dept.
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, with 75 co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S Department of State:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 26, 2026
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary
U.S Department of State
2201 C St NW
Washington, DC 20520
Dear Secretary Rubio:
We write with concern regarding the Israeli military's engagement in Lebanon and to express alarm that the ceasefire the Trump administration helped negotiate is deteriorating in more
Sen. Schiff Unveils New Actions to Hold Big Oil Companies Accountable for Price Gouging of Californians Ahead of July 4th Holiday
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Sen. Schiff Unveils New Actions to Hold Big Oil Companies Accountable for Price Gouging of Californians Ahead of July 4th Holiday
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Los Angeles, CA - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) unveiled new actions to hold big oil and gas companies accountable for the sky-high prices at the gas pump.
Outside of a gas station with the highest gas prices in Los Angeles, Senator Schiff more
UC Irvine Law Alumni Become Professors and Thrive in Academia
IRVINE, California, July 2 -- The University of California Irvine School of Law issued the following news:
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UC Irvine Law Alumni Become Professors and Thrive in Academia
The emerging network of UC Irvine Law graduates working in academia reflects many of the qualities the Law School has emphasized since our founding: interdisciplinary thinking, public service, intellectual rigor, and engagement with pressing questions of law and society.
"We truly have the luxury of training and thinki more
Barrett: It's Up to Congress to Prevent Another Endless American War
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett: It's Up to Congress to Prevent Another Endless American War
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In case you missed it, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) wrote an op-ed on Fox News Digital today on the role Congress must play in preventing America from being dragged into another endless war. In the op-ed, Barrett discusses his package of legislation from earlier this year to Recalibrate Foreign Policy and End Endless Wars, as w more
British P.M. Starmer Announces 300 Billion-Pound Military Spending Boost in Maidenhead Speech
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Speaking in Maidenhead at drone manufacturer Malloy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a military spending plan that adds 15 billion pounds to the defence budget, bringing total expenditure to nearly 300 billion pounds over the next four years. Starmer outlined that this funding will raise defence spending to 2.7 percent of gross domestic product by 2029, putting the nation on a trajectory to reach 3 percent in the next parliament.
The strategy prioritizes mil more
Capitol Hill Report, 07-1-26
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Capitol Hill Report, 07-1-26
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AUDIO from this morning's call is available HERE.
Topics include: Supreme Court rulings, the Save Our Bacon Act, Iran, the SAVE America Act and student loan forgiveness.
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Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-07-1-26 more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities Senior Fellow Gwyn Testifies Before Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by Nick Gwyn, senior fellow for government affairs at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining the Burden of Federal Benefits Cliffs on Small Businesses and Workers":
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Thank you, Chair Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and members of the committee. My name is Nick Gwyn, and I am a Senior Fellow for Government Affairs at the Center more
Institute for Energy Research: Weather Conditions Affect Renewable Energy Output
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Weather Conditions Affect Renewable Energy Output
Key Takeaways
1 There is an increasing likelihood of a "super El Nino" this year, which could significantly impact electricity generation from weather-dependent wind, solar, and hydroelectric power.
2 El Nino is a natural climate cycle, but with rapidly increasing amounts of electricity generated by wind and solar because of st more
Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 m more
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 30, 2026:
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Trump's Budget: Less Energy, Fewer Jobs, Higher Costs
Trump promised to bring prices down on day one. Instead, he started a reckless war with Iran and created a budget that some say was "one big beautiful gift to Big Oil." In response to the anniversary of Trump's budget, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Trump's budget gave tax bre more
Rep. Gillen Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging President Trump to Secure Justice for 9/11 Families and Victims of Iranian State-Sponsored Terrorism
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Rep. Gillen Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging President Trump to Secure Justice for 9/11 Families and Victims of Iranian State-Sponsored Terrorism
Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04), Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) urged President Trump to secure justice and compensation for 9/11 victims and other Americans who have suffered from Iran's state-spo more
Scott, Hagerty Introduce Bill to Secure U.S. Technology Supply Chains From Foreign Adversaries
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Scott, Hagerty Introduce Bill to Secure U.S. Technology Supply Chains from Foreign Adversaries
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, and U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) introduced the ICTS Supply Chain Security Act, legislation to codify and strengthen the Commerce Departm more
Soccer's Responsibility in the Fight Against Discrimination
LOS ANGELES, California, July 1 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news:
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Soccer's Responsibility in the Fight Against Discrimination
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The World Cup presents a golden opportunity to reach billions of people with a concrete message.
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (July 1, 2026) - By the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Director and Assistant Director for Latin America, Dr. Ariel Gelblung and Dr. Dario Pendzik. Click here to read the op-ed in Jewish News Syndic more
Statement situation Middle East
SCHIPOL, The Netherlands, July 1 [Category: BizAerospace] -- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines posted the following news:
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Statement situation Middle East
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Update July 1, 12:00 PM
KLM will not operate flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until and including August 23.
Update June 16, 1:00 PM
KLM will not operate flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until and including August 9.
Update June 9, 10:45 AM
KLM will not operate flights to Riyadh and Dammam until and including July 26.
Th more
Trump Administration Appointment: Independent Women's Ellie Cohanim Becomes Senior Policy Advisor to UN Ambassador Waltz
WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Appointment: Independent Women's Ellie Cohanim Becomes Senior Policy Advisor to United Nations Ambassador Waltz
Independent Women is proud to celebrate Ellie Cohanim, senior fellow at the Center for American Safety and Security, for her appointment to Senior Policy Advisor under Ambassador Mike Waltz at the United States United Nations.
As senior fell more
University of Montreal: 'Stop the War!' - Paradox of 'Pressure Petitions'
MONTREAL, Quebec, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal (Universite de Montreal, or UdeM) issued the following news:
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"Stop the war!": the paradox of "pressure petitions"
They knew their gesture was futile and could have serious personal repercussions, but that didn't stop over 1.5 million Russians from signing anti-war petitions after their country invaded Ukraine.
By Martin LaSalle
Hours after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, a wave of pen-and-ink protests to end the more
Welch Hosts 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session in Bennington County
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Hosts 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session in Bennington County
Welch highlights how President Trump has raised costs for average Vermont households by more than $2,000
BENNINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today hosted a 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' listening session at Bennington College's Purple Carrot Farm. The Senator heard from Vermonters about how Was more
West Virginia Concludes FY 2026 with $370 Million Revenue Surplus
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 1 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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West Virginia Concludes FY 2026 with $370 Million Revenue Surplus
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West Virginia concluded Fiscal Year 2026 with a strong financial performance, as total General Revenue Fund (GRF) collections reached $5.693 billion, outperforming initial state estimates by $370 million, or seven percent. The fiscal year closed on a strong note with June collections surpassing $569 million, beating more
