Accenture Federal Services Wins NOAA Contract to Modernize National Weather Service Forecast Operations
NEW YORK, March 25 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Federal Services Wins NOAA Contract to Modernize National Weather Service Forecast Operations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has been selected to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) replacement of Advanced Weather Interactive Proces more
AccuWeather Launches First of A Kind Weather App in ChatGPT
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release:
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AccuWeather(R) Launches First of A Kind Weather App in ChatGPT
AccuWeather's Exclusive MinuteCast(R), RealFeel(R) and RealFeel(R) Shade Temperature, Plus AccuWeather 10-Day Forecasts, Radar, Current Conditions and Government Weather Advisories All Now Available Directly in ChatGPT
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AccuWeather(R), - the most trusted source of weather forecast more
AI in Toys: State & Federal Updates
NEW YORK, March 25 -- The Toy Association issued the following statement:
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AI in Toys: State & Federal Updates
State and federal policymakers are increasingly focused on how artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into children's products, including toys. Recent legislative activity signals growing attention to safety, transparency, and the appropriate use of AI-driven features in consumer products, particularly those designed to interact directly with minors.
State Activity Ac more
Astrophysicist Haarsma Bridges Science and Christian Faith at Pepperdine Libraries Event
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Astrophysicist and author Deborah Haarsma addressed the Pepperdine community at the Frank Pack Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture on March 11, 2026, emphasizing the harmony between scientific inquiry and Christian belief. Haarsma, former president of BioLogos, spoke at the Rushford Center event to explore how the study of the cosmos can reveal the glory of God.
During the lecture, titled Ancient Faith meets Modern Science, Haarsma shared her experiences studying gal more
Build AI Brilliance at SAS Innovate 2026
CARY, North Carolina, March 25 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Build AI brilliance at SAS Innovate 2026
Register today for the premier data and AI conference, April 26-30 in Grapevine, Texas
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Agentic AI in action, models at work in industry, the latest in quantum AI: all this and more awaits attendees of SAS Innovate 2026, the flagship conference of data and AI leader SAS. Hosted this year fro more
Case Western Reserve: Preparing Students for the Future of Law With AI
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 25 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Preparing students for the future of law with AI
At Case Western Reserve University School of Law, students are using AI-powered "vibe coding" to prototype legal solutions and rethink what it means to practice law in a digital age.
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Last year, Case Western Reserve School of Law became the first law school in the nation to require all first-year students to complete a certification program in legal more
CFA Institute: Gen Z and Millennial High-Net-Worth Investors Are Reshaping Wealth Advice
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 25 (TNSrep) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Gen Z and Millennial High-Net-Worth Investors Are Reshaping Wealth Advice
CFA Institute survey of investors across global markets shows strong digital engagement, demand for personalization, and evolving definitions of trust
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CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today released new research dem more
CrowdStrike Delivers Agentic MDR to Stop Breaches at Machine Speed
AUSTIN, Texas, March 25 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on March 24, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Delivers Agentic MDR to Stop Breaches at Machine Speed
Falcon Complete's elite security analysts build and orchestrate intelligent agents to stop AI-accelerated threats, while new services help organizations operationalize the agentic SOC
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) to more
CrowdStrike Delivers Industry's First Adversary-Informed Cloud Risk Prioritization to Stop AI-Powered Adversaries
AUSTIN, Texas, March 25 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on March 24, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Delivers Industry's First Adversary-Informed Cloud Risk Prioritization to Stop AI-Powered Adversaries
New Falcon Cloud Security innovations unify application behavior and adversary tradecraft to eliminate the exposures AI-fortified attackers exploit
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CrowdStrike Introduces Falcon Data Security to Stop Data Theft Across the Agentic Enterprise
AUSTIN, Texas, March 25 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on March 24, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Introduces Falcon Data Security to Stop Data Theft Across the Agentic Enterprise
CrowdStrike discovers, classifies, and secures sensitive data wherever it lives and moves, spanning endpoints, browsers, SaaS, cloud, and AI workflows
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today int more
CrowdStrike Launches Flex for Services, Bringing Flexible Cybersecurity Services Consumption to the Agentic Era
AUSTIN, Texas, March 25 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on March 24, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Launches Flex for Services, Bringing Flexible Cybersecurity Services Consumption to the Agentic Era
Organizations can now apply the Falcon Flex model to CrowdStrike's full services portfolio, with a new entry point that removes barriers for first-time customers and drives more
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 25 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on March 24, 2026:
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CTA Urges Permanent WTO E-Commerce Customs Duty Moratorium
Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R), issued the following statement on U.S. government efforts at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to make its moratorium on e-commerce custom duties permanent.
"The U.S. government can deliver a major win for American businesses and more
Dell Technologies Expands Cybersecurity and Resilience for the AI Era and Emerging Quantum Risks
ROUND ROCK, Texas, March 25 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news:
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Dell Technologies Expands Cybersecurity and Resilience for the AI Era and Emerging Quantum Risks
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* Security by design approach hardens the world's most secure commercial PCs/1 with quantum-ready protections
* AI-powered cyber resilience helps organizations spot ransomware signals earlier and simplif more
ESF Participates in SUNY Research Expo, Showcasing Faculty Expertise to State Leaders
NEW YORK, March 25 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news:
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ESF Participates in SUNY Research Expo, Showcasing Faculty Expertise to State Leaders
Researchers from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry were among representatives from 10 SUNY institutions at the SUNY Research Expo earlier this month.
The expo, held at the Legislative Office Building in Albany, highlighted research across the SUNY system. more
Experian Health's 2026 State of Patient Access Survey Reveals Patient Experience is Improving, But Big Challenges Remain for Healthcare Providers
COSTA MESA, California, March 25 (TNSrep) -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Experian Health's 2026 State of Patient Access Survey reveals patient experience is improving, but big challenges remain for healthcare providers
Survey findings show financial friction and staffing issues remain significant barriers
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Experian Health today released its annual 2026 State of Patient Access Survey (https://www.experian.com/healthca more
FBI Nashville Warns Tennesseans About Criminal and Cybercriminal Activity Targeting the Music Industry
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The FBI issued the following news release:
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FBI Nashville Warns Tennesseans about Criminal and Cybercriminal Activity Targeting the Music Industry
The Nashville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is raising awareness about criminal and cybercriminal activity targeting the music industry and sharing information and threat intelligence with Tennesseans to combat cybercrime.
"A review of complaints submitted to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center more
Ga. Economic Development Dept.: UCB to Invest $2 Billion in Georgia, Establish First U.S. Manufacturing Facility
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 25 -- The Georgia Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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UCB to Invest $2 Billion in Georgia, Establish First U.S. Manufacturing Facility
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that global biopharmaceutical giant UCB, Inc. is planning a significant investment of $2 billion in Georgia to establish its first U.S. pharmaceutical biologics manufacturing facility. The investment will generate 330 new jobs over the next more
Gap Inc. Elevates Online Shopping With AI-Powered Fit and Conversational Checkout
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 25 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Gap Inc. Elevates Online Shopping with AI-Powered Fit and Conversational Checkout
At Shoptalk Spring, Gap Inc.'s Office of AI will introduce new technologies that will transform how customers shop, ensuring our brands show up wherever inspiration happens, guiding you to the right fit with confidence, and making checkout more
Gartner Predicts That by 2030, Performing Inference on an LLM With 1 Trillion Parameters Will Cost GenAI Providers Over 90% Less Than in 2025
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 25 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts That by 2030, Performing Inference on an LLM With 1 Trillion Parameters Will Cost GenAI Providers Over 90% Less Than in 2025
LLMs in 2030 Will Be up to 100 Times More Cost-Efficient Than the Earliest Models of Similar Size Developed in 2022
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By 2030, performing inference on a large language model (LLM) with one trillion para more
Gartner Says CFOs Need to Rethink the ROI of AI Investments
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 25 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Says CFOs Need to Rethink the ROI of AI Investments
Gartner Analysts Are Covering Key Enterprise and Finance AI Topics at the Gartner CFO Symposium/Xpo 2026 in Sydney
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CFOs are misjudging AI investments by treating them as a single ROI problem rather than as a portfolio of very different bets, according to Gartner, Inc., a business a more
HPE Debuts Security Innovations to Help Enterprises Securely Adopt AI and Turn Resilience Into a Core Business Capability
SPRING, Texas, March 25 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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HPE debuts security innovations to help enterprises securely adopt AI and turn resilience into a core business capability
In this article
* New HPE Juniper Networking SRX400 Series Firewalls extend consistent protection from core to edge as AI expands across distributed sites
* Expanded hybrid mesh firewall puts enterprise guardrails around AI more
Leonardo DRS Introduces THOR, Delivering Decisive Edge Computing Power to the Modern Battlefield
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 25 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Leonardo DRS Introduces THOR, Delivering Decisive Edge Computing Power to the Modern Battlefield
New SOSA-aligned, open-architecture computing chassis accelerates AI-enabled decision-making, sensor fusion, and multi-domain operations for ground combat platforms
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Maricopa Community Colleges Remain the #1 Choice for Arizona Residents
TEMPE, Arizona, March 25 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release:
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Maricopa Community Colleges Remain the #1 Choice for Arizona Residents
Every college journey starts somewhere, and for more than 140,000 learners, it begins at one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges. Keeping pace with national trends, the system's enrollment continues to climb, with the Spring 2026 semester experiencing a 4% year-over-year increase. As public sentiment toward community colleges more
McGraw Hill to Discuss the Future of Education at 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
NEW YORK, March 25 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release on march 24, 2026:
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McGraw Hill to Discuss the Future of Education at 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
Senior executives to participate in panel sessions examining how to enhance human intelligence and academic integrity in the AI age
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McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE: MH) ("McGraw Hill" and the "Company"), a leading global provider of education solutions for preK-12, higher education and professional learning, announced its part more
Moolenaar Highlights U.S. Strategy to Win the AI Race at Hill & Valley Forum
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Moolenaar Highlights U.S. Strategy to Win the AI Race at Hill & Valley Forum
Today, John Moolenaar, Chairman of the Select Committee on the China participated in a panel discussion at The Hill & Valley Forum on America's strategy to win the competition in the art more
NetApp and Commvault Advance Cyber Resilience With Strategic Alliance
SUNNYVALE, California, March 25 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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NetApp and Commvault Advance Cyber Resilience with Strategic Alliance
Joint unified cyber resilience solution delivers data security and rapid recovery across hybrid environments
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NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, and Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT), a leader in unified resilience at enterp more
NetApp and Elastio Announce Partnership to Deliver Defense-In-Depth Ransomware Resilience
SUNNYVALE, California, March 25 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release:
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NetApp and Elastio Announce Partnership to Deliver Defense-in-Depth Ransomware Resilience
Robust cyber resilience requires both perimeter defenses and built-in security at the storage layer
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NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, and Elastio are helping enterprises enhance their cyber resilience with a lay more
Northern Illinois University: Keep It Simple - Approach to Navigating Emerging Technology
DEKALB, Illinois, March 25 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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Keep it simple: An approach to navigating emerging technology
"We are here to support and strengthen [faculty's] work, not to add complexity," says William "Bill" Tozzi, regarding his role as an instructional designer in NIU's Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL). Tozzi is the newest member of the Instructional Design team. Although, "new" is a relative term as he's supported NIU faculty more
NRC Healt: Reimagining Patient-Centered Healthcare for a New Consumer Era
LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 25 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news:
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Reimagining Patient-Centered Healthcare for a New Consumer Era
People don't experience healthcare as a neat sequence of steps--they experience it as a series of barriers, decisions, anxieties, and hopes.
Today, those human realities are colliding with rising expectations: consumers want frictionless access, honest communication, and care that takes into account who more
NSF Energy Storage Engine Enters Second Phase With Ambitious Plans Binghamton University-led Initiative Awarded $45M
BINGHAMTON, New York, March 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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NSF Energy Storage Engine enters second phase with ambitious plans
Binghamton University-led initiative awarded $45M
The National Science Foundation Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, which aims to transform upstate into America's battery tech capital, will receive $45 million over three years for the second phase of the program.
The initiative, led by Binghamton University and its core partners more
Senator Banks Speaks at Hill and Valley Forum on AI Race With China: "This Is a Moral Fight"
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Senator Banks Speaks at Hill and Valley Forum on AI Race with China: "This Is a Moral Fight"
Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) spoke at the Hill and Valley Forum alongside Executive Vice President and CTO of Palantir Technologies, Shyam Sankar on a panel moderated by Partner of Sequioa Capital, Shaun Maguire, entitled: Scale, Security, and Sovereignty: Competing with China's Defense-I more
Senators Banks and Warren Urge Commerce Secretary Lutnick to Suspend or Reconsider NVIDIA Export Licenses Amid Supermicro Chip Diversion Indictment
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Senators Banks and Warren Urge Commerce Secretary Lutnick to Suspend or Reconsider NVIDIA Export Licenses Amid Supermicro Chip Diversion Indictment
"Every chip that reaches Beijing through a Malaysian shell company or a Thai front entity is a chip that should never have left the country."
"We are concerned about th more
SLB at CERAWeek 2026
HOUSTON, Texas, March 25 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release:
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SLB at CERAWeek 2026
Welcome to the SLB CERAWeek 2026 Newsroom! Here you'll find daily updates featuring exclusive photos from our live event participation, insightful highlights, and key messages from our speakers. Follow this page throughout the conference for fresh perspectives and behind-the-scenes moments as we share the latest news and ideas shaping the future of energy.
Top Highli more
Texas A&M Engineering: Aggies and Longhorns Align for Petroleum Engineering Excellence
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 25 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Aggies and Longhorns align for petroleum engineering excellence
Texas A&M and University of Texas at Austin petroleum engineering students teamed up for the Aggie-Longhorn Leading Innovation in Energy Symposium (ALLIES) to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
By Kendra Bolin, College of Engineering
The Texas A&M University Society of Petroleum Engineers Student Chap more
University of Cincinnati: Mapping the Present, Imagining the Future
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 25 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Mapping the present, imagining the future
Hoffman Honors Scholars host AI event series
By Lily Davenport, davenply@mail.uc.edu
How is AI changing our world in real time? What will my chosen field look like when I graduate? And what skills can I develop now to help me prepare?
These are vital questions for current students -- and especially for undergraduates at the University of Cincinnati, where pr more
University of Colorado: Blackburn Announced as Inaugural Entrepreneurship Scholar Program Grant Recipient
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, March 25 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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Blackburn announced as inaugural Entrepreneurship Scholar Program grant recipient
UCCS is celebrating a milestone in advancing interdisciplinary entrepreneurship research.
The El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization (EPIIC) recently awarded its first grant from the new EPIIC/Center for Entrepreneurship (CfE) Entrepreneurship Scholar Program. Designed to catalyze innovat more
University of Houston BRAIN Center Finds Exposure to Nature Associated With Reductions in Negative Emotions
HOUSTON, Texas, March 25 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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University of Houston BRAIN Center Finds Exposure to Nature Associated with Reductions in Negative Emotions
Research Indicates Urgent Need to Integrate Nature into Urban Design to Increase Brain Capital
By Laurie Fickman, 713-743-8454, lafickma@Central.UH.EDU
You probably heard it from your mom a thousand times -- fresh air and sunshine; it's the cure for most anything. Now scientists at the University of more
University of Memphis: Transportation Department Awards $2 Million to Commercial Driving Safety Research Project
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 25 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news:
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Transportation Department Awards $2 Million to Commercial Driving Safety Research Project
The University of Memphis Center for Transportation Innovation, Education and Research (C-TIER) has been awarded $2 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to research high-risk work zones in order to create safer work environments for commercial drivers and commercial driving vehicles (CMV). The project more
University of Nevada Las Vegas: Course - Video Games, Streaming, and Society
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 25 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news:
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The Course: Video Games, Streaming, and Society
What Zelda, Pokemon, and Grand Theft Auto can teach students about the world -- one level at a time.
Author: Ren McMullin
What does Tetris teach us about the human condition?
Often cited as the best-selling video game of all time, Tetris may tell us quite a bit about ourselves. Like Sisyphus forever pushing his rock up a hill, the tile m more
University of Nevada: Chemical Physics Graduate Student Selected for Prestigious DOE Fellowship Noah Huerta Studies Quantum Chemistry
RENO, Nevada, March 25 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news:
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Chemical physics graduate student selected for prestigious DOE fellowship
Noah Huerta studies quantum chemistry
Michelle Werdann, '21
Noah Huerta, a doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry, was selected for a prestigious Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Graduate Student Research award. Huerta is the only Nevada student to receive the prestigious yearlong fellowship and is working at the more
University of St. Thomas-Houston: Miller Lecture Bridges Tech, Humanity With Microsoft Director of AI, Venture Ecosystems
HOUSTON, Texas, March 25 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news:
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Miller Lecture Bridges Tech, Humanity with Microsoft Director of AI, Venture Ecosystems
Taylor Black, director of AI & Venture Ecosystems in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft, spoke on "What Has Silicon Valley to do with Jerusalem? A Conversation with Taylor Black about AI, Higher Education, and Catholicism with Professor Dr. Thomas P. Harmon," for the Annual Miller L more
University of Texas-Austin: Network Will Connect Former Foster Youth With Workforce Resources
AUSTIN, Texas, March 25 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
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New Network Will Connect Former Foster Youth With Workforce Resources
The Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing at the School of Social Work is launching a grant-funded hotline staffed by former foster youth to guide peers aging out of care toward jobs, education, and essential support services.
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The Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing at The University of Texas at Austin School of S more
USI Awarded $150,000 Lilly Endowment Grant to Explore AI's Role in Higher Education
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, March 25 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release:
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USI awarded $150,000 Lilly Endowment grant to explore AI's role in higher education
The University of Southern Indiana has received a $150,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education initiative to help the University further explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance student learning and prepare graduates for the evolvi more
Virginia Tech: What's That Critter - Tech Guidelines Can Help Ensure We Get the Right Answer
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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What's that critter? New tech guidelines can help ensure we get the right answer
In a recent study published in the Proceedings for the National Academy of Sciences, biologist Julie Allen and an international working group developed a set of recommendations to ensure trustworthy biodiversity monitoring data.
By Kelly Izlar
Have you ever been in the woods and wondered what bug you're hearing or which b more
3D Hybrid Bonding 3D Memory Devices With NPU/CPU for AI Inference Application
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., Hsinchu, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585931 B2, initially filed May 4, 2023) developed by Hsiang-Lan Lung, Ardsley, New York, for "3D hybrid bonding 3D memory devices with NPU/CPU for AI inference application." more
AECOM selected to continue advancing San Diego Unified School District's capital bond programs
LOS ANGELES, California, March 24 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM selected to continue advancing San Diego Unified School District's capital bond programs
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DALLAS (March 24, 2026) -AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that it has been selected by the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) to continue serving as a prime consultant, providing supplemental support services for more
AI-driven PET Reconstruction From Histoimage
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC., Malvern, Pennsylvania has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586278 B2, initially filed March 20, 2024) developed by three inventors Stefan Siegel, Knoxville, Tennessee; Inki Hong, Knoxville, Tennessee; and Ziad Burbar, Knoxville, Tennessee, for "AI-driven PET reconstruction from histoimage." more
AI-powered Histological Fingerprinting
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AG, Forchheim, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12584984 B2, initially filed Aug. 3, 2023) developed by three inventors Mahmoud Mostapha, Princeton, New Jersey; Dorin Comaniciu, Princeton, New Jersey; and Mariappan S. Nadar, Plainsboro, New Jersey, for "AI-powered histological fingerprinting." more
AI-powered Sports Training System With Enhanced Motion Synchronization and Comparative Analysis Capabilities
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- DIRECT TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586417 B1, initially filed Aug. 7, 2025) developed by Tony Alex, New York, New York, and Oleksii Maksymov, Odesa, Ukraine, for "AI-powered sports training system with enhanced motion synchronization and comparative analysis capabilities." more
Air AI and its Owners will be Banned from Marketing Business Opportunities to Settle FTC Charges the Company Misled Many Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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Air AI and its Owners will be Banned from Marketing Business Opportunities to Settle FTC Charges the Company Misled Many Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
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Air AI will be banned from marketing business opportunities as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over charges the company misled many entrepreneurs and small businesses with deceptive claims about business growth, earnings more
Air University advances human-machine teaming through Alpha Blue initiative
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 24 -- Air University posted the following news:
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Air University advances human-machine teaming through Alpha Blue initiative
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Air University is using student-led teams to test and refine artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving how Airmen plan, decide and execute in operational environments.
Through Alpha Blue, part of the Air University Innovation Accelerator ecosystem, students identify real operational problems, test AI-enabled workflows and buil more
American Express Named a Platinum Employer on the American Opportunity Index's Where You Work Matters List
NEW YORK, March 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express Named a Platinum Employer on the American Opportunity Index's Where You Work Matters List
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We're proud to be named a Platinum Employer on the Where You Work Matters List, powered by the American Opportunity Index, placing us among the top performers in our sector. We also earned Platinum recognition for Best Growth Jobs, highlighting strong career advancement op more
Apparatus for Artificial Intelligence Exercise Recommendation by Analyzing Data Collected by Posture Measurement Sensor and Driving Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- POSTUREAI INC., Incheon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12582874 B2, initially filed Dec. 12, 2023) developed by Eun Young Lee, Seongnam-si Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, for "Apparatus for artificial intelligence exercise recommendation by analyzing data collected by posture measurement sensor and driving method thereof." more
Apparatus Performing Based on Voice Recognition and Artificial Intelligence and Method for Controlling Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586582 B2, initially filed Oct. 10, 2023) developed by four inventors Taekwang Um, Suwon-si, South Korea; Heeyoung Chung, Suwon-si, South Korea; Kyungtae Kim, Suwon-si, South Korea; and Junesig Sung, Suwon-si, South Korea, for "Apparatus performing based on voice recognition and artificial intelligence and method for controlling thereof." more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Model Dependency Handling in Heterogeneous Computing Platforms
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585449 B2, initially filed Nov. 17, 2022) developed by three inventors Srikanth Kondapi, Austin, Texas; Daniel L. Hamlin, Round Rock, Texas; and Nikhil Manohar Vichare, Austin, Texas, for "Artificial intelligence (AI) model dependency handling in heterogeneous computing platforms." more
Artificial Intelligence Assisted Network Operations Reporting and Management
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- T-MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC, Overland Park, Kansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585879 B2, initially filed June 20, 2023) developed by Oliver Coudert, Arlington, Virginia, and Bharatwajan Raman, Arlington, Virginia, for "Artificial intelligence assisted network operations reporting and management." more
Artificial Intelligence Based Content Detection
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586366 B1, initially filed Oct. 17, 2023) developed by three inventors Daniel Neil MacTiernan, Ocean City, New Jersey; Katherine Goodrich, New Haven, Connecticut; and Aaron Sahagun, Pleasant Hill, California, for "Artificial intelligence based content detection." more
Artificial Intelligence Based Signal Transformation Platform
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586134 B1, initially filed May 21, 2025) developed by six inventors Subha Vaidyanathan, Chennai, India; Raja Jaipal, Chennai, India; Natarajan Namasivayam, Chennai, India; Naveen Boggarapu, Saint Augustine, Florida; Elizabeth S. Demblowski, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and John P. Fedorko, Carnegie, Pennsylvania, for "Artificial intelligence based signal transformation platform." more
Artificial Intelligence System That Generates Questions and Evaluates Oral Readings and Responses
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- SOCRATIC METRIC, LLC, Irvine, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586589 B2, initially filed Oct. 14, 2025) developed by Barry Sandrew, Encinitas, California, for "Artificial intelligence system that generates questions and evaluates oral readings and responses." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- GOOGLE LLC, Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12587548 B2, initially filed Jan. 29, 2024) developed by Rishi Verma, Bangalore, India, for "Artificial intelligence-based automated event log mapping." more
ASCET Insights Brief Pinpoints Standardization Gaps and Workforce Challenges in Quantum Technology
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, March 24 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASCET Insights Brief Pinpoints Standardization Gaps and Workforce Challenges in Quantum Technology
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The Advancing Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies (ASCET) Center more
Assessment of Image Quality for a Medical Diagnostics Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- AI OPTICS INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586180 B2, initially filed June 16, 2022) developed by four inventors Benjamin JJ Villard, Bethesda, Maryland; Luke Michael Moretti, New York, New York; Andrew DiGiore, New York, New York; and Sayed Mazdak Abulnaga, Somerville, Massachusetts, for "Assessment of image quality for a medical diagnostics device." more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim co-organizes global AI dispute resolution exchange
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim co-organizes global AI dispute resolution exchange
Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim co-organized and moderated sessions at the 2026 International Tech & IP Disputes Exchange (I-TIDE), a major global convening on artificial intelligence (AI) and cross-border technology disputes. The hybrid seminars were held in New Y more
Auto-Adapting Pest Deterrent System Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- AMBARELLA INTERNATIONAL LP, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12582112 B1, initially filed May 7, 2024) developed by Robert Dale Bloomquist, Jr., Brighton, Michigan, and Udit Budhia, San Jose, California, for "Auto-adapting pest deterrent system using artificial intelligence." more
Automated Resource Prioritization Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586017 B2, initially filed Feb. 8, 2023) developed by four inventors Parminder Singh Sethi, Punjab, India; Lakshmi Nalam, Bangalore, India; Madhuri Dwarakanath, Bangalore, India; and Manish Gupta, Delhi, India, for "Automated resource prioritization using artificial intelligence techniques." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Minneapolis, Minnesota has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586119 B1, initially filed March 18, 2025) developed by Shubham Agarwal, Los Angeles, California, and Joseph Bakke, Seattle, Washington, for "Autonomous multifactor generative artificial intelligence framework." more
Backside Deep Trench Isolation Structure for Leakage Suppression
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- OMNIVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12588302 B2, initially filed May 16, 2023) developed by three inventors Chun-Yung Ai, San Jose, California; Kazufumi Watanabe, Mountain View, California; and Chih-Wei Hsiung, San Jose, California, for "Backside deep trench isolation structure for leakage suppression." more
Carnegie Mellon University Announces 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Carnegie Mellon University Announces 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients
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Carnegie Mellon University will award honorary degrees to four individuals at its 2026 Commencement (opens in new window) ceremony set for Sunday, May 10 in Gesling Stadium. The recipients will be recognized for their contributions to business, the arts, research and engineering.
Jensen Huang, the electrical engineer, phila more
Chairman Selig Announces Formation of New Innovation Task Force
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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Chairman Selig Announces Formation of New Innovation Task Force
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WASHINGTON -Today, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig launched the Innovation Task Force, which is dedicated to advancing clear rules of the road for American innovators building novel products and technologies within U.S. derivatives markets.
The Innovation Task Force, in partnership with the more
Charging Station With Magnetic Charging Contacts for Mobile Robotic Devices
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- AI INC., Toronto, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12582276 B1, initially filed July 12, 2023) developed by Ali Ebrahimi Afrouzi, Henderson, Nevada, for "Charging station with magnetic charging contacts for mobile robotic devices." more
Circle and Sasai Fintech Collaborate to Expand Access to USDC in Africa
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release:
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Circle and Sasai Fintech Collaborate to Expand Access to USDC in Africa
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NEW YORK -March 24, 2026 - Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), one of the world's leading internet financial platform companies, today announced a collaboration between one of its affiliates and Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, to a more
Clemson University launches National Security Institute to drive the future of U.S. defense leadership and technology
CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 24 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson University launches National Security Institute to drive the future of U.S. defense leadership and technology
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In a major step toward strengthening America's defense capabilities, Clemson University is unveiling the National Security Institute (CU-NSI), an initiative to drive innovation and prepare the next generation of military talent. Through research, workforce development and strategic part more
Computer Implemented Method for the Automated Analysis or Use of Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- UNLIKELY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LIMITED, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585883 B2, initially filed Dec. 25, 2022) developed by four inventors William Tunstall-Pedoe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom; Finlay Curran, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom; Harry Roscoe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom; and Robert Heywood, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, for "Computer implemented method for the automated analysis or use of data." more
Cortez Masto, Murkowski, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Security
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Murkowski, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Security
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act ( SECURE Grid Act ), bipartisan legislation to empower states to fully assess the risks to more
Dean Danielle M. Conway and Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn speaking at UVA School of Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Dean Danielle M. Conway and Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn speaking at UVA School of Law
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CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA.-Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway and Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn will serve as panelists at the Intellectual Property Rights in Government Contracting Sympos more
Determining 3D Structure Features From DSM Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- ZESTY.AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585837 B2, initially filed Dec. 9, 2021) developed by four inventors Penn T. Jenks, Pacifica, California; Masoumeh Rezaei Abkenar, Brossard, Canada; Bryan Michael Minor, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Canada; and Michael Ulin, Sacramento, California, for "Determining 3D structure features from DSM data." more
Differentiable Real-Time Radiance Field Rendering for Large Scale View Synthesis
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- OPAL AI INC., Los Angeles, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586286 B2, initially filed Oct. 23, 2023) developed by Shahrouz Ryan Alimo, Los Angeles, California, and Lorenzo Giusti, Rome, Italy, for "Differentiable real-time radiance field rendering for large scale view synthesis." more
Digital-Twin-Enabled Artificial Intelligence System for Distributed Additive Manufacturing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- STRONG FORCE VCN PORTFOLIO 2019, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585231 B2, initially filed March 7, 2023) developed by three inventors Charles Howard Cella, Pembroke, Massachusetts; Brent Bliven, Austin, Texas; and Kunal Sharma, Mumbai, India, for "Digital-twin-enabled artificial intelligence system for distributed additive manufacturing." more
Display Panel and Mobile Terminal
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Wuhan, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12588285 B2, initially filed Aug. 30, 2022) developed by Fei Ai, Wuhan, China, and Chengzhi Luo, Wuhan, China, for "Display panel and mobile terminal." more
Doug Emhoff on AI, the Rule of Law, and the Responsibilities of Lawyers at the USC IP Institute
LOS ANGELES, California, March 24 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news:
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Doug Emhoff on AI, the Rule of Law, and the Responsibilities of Lawyers at the USC IP Institute
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Following the opening day of the 2026 Intellectual Property Institute, hosted by the USC Gould School of Law, planning committee members, sponsors and speakers gathered for an intimate dinner at Hotel Casa del Mar in Santa Monica. The evening featured a conversation bet more
Eastern University Launches Online Master of Science in AI Business Strategy
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Eastern University is introducing an online Master of Science in AI Business Strategy to prepare U.S. professionals for leadership roles in a tech-driven economy. The program focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence for ethical innovation and operational efficiency rather than technical coding. Students can complete the 30-credit curriculum in 10 months through an accelerated format priced at $9,900 for total tuition.
Christa Lee-Chuvala, dean of the College of Busi more
ECI Software Solutions Named 2026 Great Place To Work in Eight Countries for Employee-Driven Culture
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 24 [Category: Business]
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ECI Software Solutions Named 2026 Great Place To Work in Eight Countries for Employee-Driven Culture
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ECI Software Solutions Inc. has announced it has been Certified as a 2026 Great Place to Work in eight countries. Eighty-two percent of employee feedback described ECI as a Great Place To Work, a 7% increase from the previous year and 25% higher than the average for more
Electronic Device and Method for Providing Store Payment Service
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- FAINDERS.AI INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586233 B2, initially filed Oct. 26, 2023) developed by seven inventors Suk Bum Hong, Seoul, South Korea; Myung Won Ham, Seoul, South Korea; Byung Hun Lee, Seoul, South Korea; Su Min Lim, Siheung-si, South Korea; Sung Bin Park, Seoul, South Korea; Ji Hyun Kim, Yongin-si, South Korea; and Hyung Jun Ahn, Seoul, South Korea, for "Electronic device and method for providing store payment servic more
Europe's Economic Security Begins With Human Rights
NEW YORK, March 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Europe's Economic Security Begins With Human Rights
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Confronted with what he calls a "commercial tsunami" from China and growing unpredictability from the United States, French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Europe to become "a true geopolitical and economic power" capable of defending its long-term economic security and competitiveness.
Yet one crucial element remains missing from thi more
Excess Capacity Grid for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Lower Priority Processes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- VMWARE, LLC, Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585505 B2, initially filed Jan. 18, 2023) developed by Daniel Beveridge, Valrico, Florida, for "Excess capacity grid for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and lower priority processes." more
Executive Education program launches at UCLA Law
LOS ANGELES, California, March 24 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news:
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Executive Education program launches at UCLA Law
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An expansive new program at UCLA School of Law has opened to teach people from all stages of professional life and the full array of backgrounds through intensive courses, led by UCLA Law faculty members, on the most pertinent topics in the law, business, and society today.
Executive Education at UCLA Law offers f more
F5 and Forcepoint partner to secure enterprise AI from data creation to runtime operations
SEATTLE, Washington, March 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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F5 and Forcepoint partner to secure enterprise AI from data creation to runtime operations
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Collaboration connects data discovery and classification with runtime protection and continuous assurance to help organizations securely operationalize AI
SEATTLE and AUSTIN, TEXAS - F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every more
Fast, Fully Automatic, Data-Centric Out-of-the-Box AI Model Building
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- LANDINGAI INC., Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586369 B1, initially filed Aug. 3, 2023) developed by nine inventors Shankaranand Jagadeesan, San Jose, California; Dillon Laird, Santa Monica, California; Yu Qing Zhou, Stanford, California; Yuxiang Zhang, Shanghai, China; Daniel Bibireata, Bellevue, Washington; Kai Yang, Fremont, California; Mark William Sabini, River Edge, New Jersey; Abdelhamid Bouzid, Louisville, Kentucky; and Andre more
FCC Must Consider Impacts of Million-Satellite Constellation
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release:
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FCC Must Consider Impacts of Million-Satellite Constellation
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is required to consider the environmental impacts of SpaceX's proposal to launch up to a million satellites into low orbit before approving the company's application, according to comments submitted to the FCC by Public Employees for Environmental Re more
Fedorchak spotlights ND innovation at Grand Farm Innovation Campus
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak spotlights ND innovation at Grand Farm Innovation Campus
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Wheatland, ND - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined Google at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus this week, where she met with ag tech leaders, researchers, and industry partners showcasing field-ready applications of AI in agriculture.
"What I love most about visiting Grand Farm is seeing North Dakota ingenuity on more
Flavor or Aroma Deterioration Inhibitor Containing Theanaphthoquinone and Analogues Thereof as Active Ingredient
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- OGAWA & CO., LTD., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12582592 B2, initially filed Aug. 1, 2019) developed by five inventors Rie Nakasone, Ibaraki, Japan; Toshio Ueno, Ibaraki, Japan; Kenji Adachi, Ibaraki, Japan; Shuichi Muranishi, Ibaraki, Japan; and Ai Okamoto, Chiba, Japan, for "Flavor or aroma deterioration inhibitor containing theanaphthoquinone and analogues thereof as active ingredient." more
From Alzheimer's to PTSD: How a USC Scientist Hopes AI Can Unlock - and One Day Restore - Human Memory
LOS ANGELES, California, March 24 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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From Alzheimer's to PTSD: How a USC Scientist Hopes AI Can Unlock - and One Day Restore - Human Memory
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Think back to yesterday. Maybe you remember waking to an alarm, the smell of coffee, a conversation with a friend, where you parked your car. You didn't memorize any of it on purpose. Your brain simply wove together the sights, sounds, times and places more
Fusion of Physics and AI Based Models for End-to-End Data Synthesization and Validation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED, Mumbai, India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585845 B2, initially filed July 18, 2022) developed by six inventors Soma Bandyopadhyay, Kolkata, India; Tapas Chakravarty, Kolkata, India; Arpan Pal, Kolkata, India; Chirabrata Bhaumik, Kolkata, India; Riddhi Panse, Bangalore, India; and Anish Datta, Kolkata, India, for "Fusion of physics and AI based models for end-to-end data synthesization and validation." more
Generative Artificial Intelligence Based Conversion of Natural Language Requests to Data Warehouse Query Instruction Sets
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- INTUIT INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585641 B2, initially filed Sept. 29, 2023) developed by three inventors Tin Nguyen, Fremont, California; Sayan Paul, Sunnyvale, California; and Lin Tao, Fremont, California, for "Generative artificial intelligence based conversion of natural language requests to data warehouse query instruction sets." more
Government drops plans to introduce copyright exception for AI training
LONDON, England, March 24 [Category: Arts/Cultural] (TNSrpt) -- The Museums Association posted the following news:
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Government drops plans to introduce copyright exception for AI training
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The UK Government has said it will not introduce any reforms to copyright law following lengthy consultation with the creative industries and AI developers.
It originally proposed introducing a data mining exception with opt-out and transparency measures that would allow AI developers to train mode more
Heterogeneous Compute-Based Artificial Intelligence Model Partitioning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- INTEL CORPORATION, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585990 B2, initially filed April 1, 2022) developed by four inventors Yamini Nimmagadda, Portland, Oregon; Divya Prakash, Santa Clara, California; Akhila Vidiyala, Beaverton, Oregon; and Venkata Sai Pavan Kumar Akkisetty, Portland, Oregon, for "Heterogeneous compute-based artificial intelligence model partitioning." more
HP Introduces LaserJet Portfolio With Quantum-Resistant Security & Faster Document Digitization
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 24 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news:
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HP Introduces LaserJet Portfolio With Quantum-Resistant Security & Faster Document Digitization
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At Imagine 2026, HP Inc. announced the new HP LaserJet Pro 4000/4100 Series and HP LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 Series, designed to help businesses bridge paper and digital workflows, strengthen security, simplify printer management and support hybrid teams.
"Organizat more
Humanoid Robot With a Central Region Having an Arrangement of Actuator Assemblies and Components
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- FIGURE AI INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12583126 B2, initially filed Sept. 18, 2025) developed by four inventors Victor Ragusila, San Jose, California; Brian Mick, San Jose, California; Stephen Morfey, San Jose, California; and Shubham Jayprakash Chotia, San Jose, California, for "Humanoid robot with a central region having an arrangement of actuator assemblies and components." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- XIANGTAN UNIVERSITY, Xiangtan, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12582970 B2, initially filed June 9, 2020) developed by seven inventors Hean Luo, Xiangtan, China; Kuiyi You, Xiangtan, China; Yibai Zeng, Xiangtan, China; Jingbin Wen, Xiangtan, China; Yaqing Zhang, Xiangtan, China; Xinya Yuan, Xiangtan, China; and Qiuhong Ai, Xiangtan, China, for "Inorganic solid silicon-based sulfonic acid and/or phosphoric acid catalyst, preparation method therefor, and more
IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on Apr. 9
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on Apr. 9
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Natalie Bazarova, professor of communication, director of the Social Media Lab and associate vice provost for research at Cornell University, will present "Fostering Healthier Digital Ecosystems Through Prosocial Design and Digital Literacy Interventions" at 12:10 p.m. on Apr. 9 in E20 more
IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on April 9
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on April 9
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Natalie Bazarova, professor of communication, director of the Social Media Lab and associate vice provost for research at Cornell University, will present "Fostering Healthier Digital Ecosystems Through Prosocial Design and Digital Literacy Interventions" at 12:10 p.m. on April 9 in E more
It's Time to Make Permanent the WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Semiconductor Industry Association posted the following news release:
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It's Time to Make Permanent the WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer urging trade negotiators from the United States and around the world to renew and make permanent the World Trade Organization (WTO) Moratorium o more
Kean Research Tracks Storm-Driven Erosion at Ortley Beach
UNION, New Jersey, March 24 -- Kean University issued the following news release:
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Kean Research Tracks Storm-Driven Erosion at Ortley Beach
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Research led by Kean University Assistant Professor Jun Cheng, Ph.D., has been published in Geo-Marine Letters, documenting two years of shoreline change at Ortley Beach and offering insight into how storms influence erosion along the Jersey Shore.
The study examines how the Ocean County shoreline evolves over time and how major storms influenc more
Keypoint Intelligence Launches Keypoint Engage, Delivering AI-Powered Business Execution as a Service
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 24 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news:
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Keypoint Intelligence Launches Keypoint Engage, Delivering AI-Powered Business Execution as a Service
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Keypoint Intelligence has announced the launch of Keypoint Intelligence Keypoint Engage, a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered execution services designed to help organizations turn trusted industry operations intelligence into measurable business resul more
Knowledge Registry for Agentic Artificial Intelligence Models Stored on a Distributed Network
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- Six inventors Vishal Mysore, Mississauga, Canada; Prithvi Narayana Rao, Allen, Texas; Payal Jain, London, United Kingdom; Sawyer Uzzell, New York, New York; Joao Paulo De Castro Marchese, Miami, Florida; and James Myers, Clearwater, Florida, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12587489 B2, initially filed Sept. 19, 2025) for "Knowledge registry for agentic artificial intelligence models stored on a distributed network." more
Laminating Machine for Producing Multilayer Films
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- UTECO CONVERTING S.P.A., Colognola Ai Colli, Italy has been assigned a patent (No. US 12583213 B2, initially filed Jan. 3, 2024) developed by Alessandro Bicego, San Giovanni Lupatoto, Italy, and Pietro Aspes, Verona, Italy, for "Laminating machine for producing multilayer films." more
Legal Authority for Export Controls & Tariffs on Semiconductor Chips Sold to China Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11409) on March 23, 2026, by legislative attorneys Christopher T. Zirpoli and Jennifer K. Elsea:
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Legal Authority for Export Controls and Tariffs on Semiconductor Chips Sold to China
Semiconductor chips (also known as computer chips, microelectronic chips, or integrated circuits) have been a focus of U.S. export control policy for several years, partly due to concer more
Low-cost sensor system could warn farmers of salt stress in plants
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Low-cost sensor system could warn farmers of salt stress in plants
Soil salinity is a critical concern in agriculture when excessive soluble salts restrict a plant's water uptake, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, hindering crop growth and reducing yields on roughly 30% of U.S. irrigated land. Caused by irrigation, poor drainage or saltwater intrusion, soil salinity impacts more
Managing an Installed Base of Artificial Intelligence Modules
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- ABB SCHWEIZ AG, Baden, Switzerland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585981 B2, initially filed July 21, 2021) developed by Dirk Schulz, Meckenheim, Germany, for "Managing an installed base of artificial intelligence modules." more
Managing Digital Artifact Access Using Agentic Artificial Intelligence Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- Six inventors Vishal Mysore, Mississauga, Canada; Prithvi Narayana Rao, Allen, Texas; Payal Jain, London, United Kingdom; Sawyer Uzzell, New York, New York; Joao Paulo De Castro Marchese, Miami, Florida; and James Myers, Clearwater, Florida, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12587490 B2, initially filed Sept. 19, 2025) for "Managing digital artifact access using agentic artificial intelligence models." more
Media Tip Sheet: Claude's Independent Control of Your Computer
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Claude's Independent Control of Your Computer
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WASHINGTON (March 24, 2026) - If you're ever dreamt of granting an AI assistant the ability to operate your computer on your behalf, opening files, navigating systems, and completing tasks with minimal input, then you're in luck. Anthropic's Claude was just given the keys to your computer. Well, if you give it permission, as it has been progra more
Mercer University: Faculty and Staff Notables - April 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 24 -- Mercer University posted the following news wrap up:
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Faculty and Staff Notables | April 2026
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College of Education
Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Amanda Seccia of Nazareth University and Ph.D. candidate Katie Wooten, co-authored the paper " Identity mediation in doctoral education: Extending a situated framework of scholarly identity," published in the Journal of Education.
Dr. Rob Helfenbein, professor of curri more
Method and Apparatus for Tracking the Creative Process
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- IS NOT AI, LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona has been assigned a patent (No. US 12587384 B2, initially filed Jan. 15, 2024) developed by Michael J. Olsen, Phoenix, Arizona, for "Method and apparatus for tracking the creative process." more
Methods and Systems for Monitoring and Surveillance of Autonomous AI in Medical Imaging
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- WHITERABBIT.AI INC., Redwood City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586360 B1, initially filed Dec. 19, 2023) developed by four inventors Thomas Matthews, Burlingame, California; Marguerite Thomlinson, Irvine, California; Siddhartha Chattopadhyay, Tahoe, California; and Jason Su, San Jose, California, for "Methods and systems for monitoring and surveillance of autonomous AI in medical imaging." more
Methods and Systems for Security Enhancement in Artificial Intelligence Model Interactions via Automated Injection and Proxy Server Implementation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- WITNESSAI, INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12587529 B2, initially filed Sept. 9, 2024) developed by four inventors Mathew Solnik, Dallas, Texas; Samuel Kimama, Daly City, California; Gil Spencer, Incline Village, Nevada; and Jeffrey Dean Walter, San Antonio, Texas, for "Methods and systems for security enhancement in artificial intelligence model interactions via automated injection and proxy server implementation." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- DIMAAG-AI, INC., Fremont, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586842 B2, initially filed Aug. 14, 2023) developed by Ian Wright, Woodside, California, and David Kieke, Carmine, Texas, for "Methods of operating swappable battery modules comprising immersion-thermally controlled prismatic battery cells." more
MIT: How to create "humble" AI
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 24 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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How to create "humble" AI
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Artificial intelligence holds promise for helping doctors diagnose patients and personalize treatment options. However, an international group of scientists led by MIT cautions that AI systems, as currently designed, carry the risk of steering doctors in the wrong direction because they may overconfidently make incorrect decisions.
One way to prevent more
Multimedia Processing Method and Apparatus Based on Artificial Intelligence, and Electronic Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED, Shenzhen, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586607 B2, initially filed Oct. 31, 2022) developed by Gui Huang, Shenzhen, China, and Shuai Tang, Shenzhen, China, for "Multimedia processing method and apparatus based on artificial intelligence, and electronic device." more
Multipart Numerical Encoding
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- UNTETHER AI CORPORATION, Toronto, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12587212 B2, initially filed May 28, 2024) developed by Jonathan Andrew Scobbie, Toronto, Canada, and Andrew Vincent Rock, Toronto, Canada, for "Multipart numerical encoding." more
Murkowski, Cortez Masto, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Security
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski, Cortez Masto, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Security
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act (SECURE Grid Act), bipartisan legislation to empower states to fully assess the risks to their electric more
NAB Show Opening Session Celebrates 50 Seasons of "Survivor" with Spirit of Broadcasting Award, Showcases Mega-Producer Jesse Collins
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release:
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The 2026 NAB Show Opening Session Celebrates 50 Seasons of "Survivor" with Spirit of Broadcasting Award, Showcases Mega-Producer Jesse Collins
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The 2026 NAB Show will kick off with a celebration worthy of television history, as the iconic CBS series "Survivor" marks its milestone 50th season and receives NAB's prestigious Spirit of Broadcasting Award during the Show's more
NiCE Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2026
NEW YORK, March 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NiCE Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2026
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Ranked 11th in the Applied AI category, NiCE joins the ranks of Google, Nvidia, Adidas, Walmart, and more
Hoboken, N.J., March 24, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it has been named to Fast Company 's prestigious list of the World's Most In more
Nurses, constituents demand Rep. Jacobs return donations from Palantir, ICE's top tech contractor
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 24 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses, constituents demand Rep. Jacobs return donations from Palantir, ICE's top tech contractor
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Nurses and constituents will hold a press conference at the district office of U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs (D-51) to demand she stop taking future donations from Palantir Technologies, the tech company powering ICE surveillance, and its executives. According to Purge Palan more
Object Fitting Using Quantitative Biomechanical-Based Analysis
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- SPORTSBOX.AI INC., Bellevue, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586416 B2, initially filed Feb. 13, 2024) developed by three inventors Jeehae Lee, San Francisco, California; Samuel Menaker, Bellevue, Washington; and Michael Rye Kennewick, Sr., Bellevue, Washington, for "Object fitting using quantitative biomechanical-based analysis." more
Operation IFAST Trains 2,000+ Techs To Spot Human Trafficking
SAN JOSE, California, March 24 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Operation IFAST Trains 2,000+ Techs To Spot Human Trafficking
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SAN JOSE, Calif.-March 24, 2026- Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) recognized the recent achievements of Operation IFAST opens in a new tab to rally the telecommunications industry around helping to stop human trafficking. The growing industry program equips communications service more
Oracle Expands AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications with Agentic Applications Builder and New Intelligent Workflow Tools
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Expands AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications with Agentic Applications Builder and New Intelligent Workflow Tools
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Oracle today announced the latest updates to Oracle AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications, a complete development platform for building, connecting, and running AI automation and agentic applicatio more
Oracle Introduces Fusion Agentic Applications
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Introduces Fusion Agentic Applications
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Oracle today announced Fusion Agentic Applications, a new class of enterprise applications powered by coordinated teams of specialized AI agents that are outcome-driven, proactive and reasoning based, and engineered for enterprise execution. Built into Oracle Fusion Cloud Appl more
Oracle Unveils AI Database Agentic Innovations for Business Data
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Unveils AI Database Agentic Innovations for Business Data
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Oracle today announced new agentic AI innovations for Oracle AI Database that will help customers rapidly build, deploy, and scale secure agentic AI applications that are suitable for full-scale production workloads. Oracle AI Database architects agentic AI more
Photon framework scales AI vulnerability discovery
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, March 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Photon framework scales AI vulnerability discovery
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Center for Artificial Intelligence Security Research (CAISER) is shining a light on AI vulnerabilities. While AI models offer tremendous economic, humanitarian and national security potential, they are also increasingly susceptible to exploitation. Identifying and character more
Poshyvanyk named Association for Computing Machinery Fellow
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 24 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Poshyvanyk named Association for Computing Machinery Fellow
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The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's School of Computing, Data Science and Physics. - Ed.
Denys Poshyvanyk, chancellor professor of computer science at William & Mary, has been named an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellow, one of computing's highest honors, reserved for the top 1% of ACM membe more
President Jahanian Says This Moment is Tailor-Made for CMU
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Jahanian Says This Moment is Tailor-Made for CMU
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Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian emphasized during his 2026 State of the University address that CMU is uniquely prepared to meet the challenges facing higher education.Â
"If there is one university built for a moment like this, it is Carnegie Mellon," he said. "Our strength has always come from the same place: working at t more
Professor Martin Skladany suggests elite universities should do more to safeguard democracy
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Martin Skladany suggests elite universities should do more to safeguard democracy
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CARLISLE, PA.-Professor Martin Skladany, Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar and professor of law, recently published an article in Times Higher Education arguing that elite colleges should actively oppose unconstitutional acts by the administration, not just defend themselves against more
Programming Current Control for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Devices
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12588217 B2, initially filed Dec. 15, 2021) developed by five inventors Injo Ok, Loudonville, New York; Soon-Cheon Seo, Glenmont, New York; Youngseok Kim, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey; Timothy Mathew Philip, Albany, New York; and Alexander Reznicek, Troy, New York, for "Programming current control for artificial intelligence (AI) devices." more
Pulse Technology Announces Partnership With Pudu Robotics
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 24 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news:
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Pulse Technology Announces Partnership With Pudu Robotics
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BTA member Pulse Technology has announced its partnership with Pudu Robotics. It is now an official distributor for robots of many shapes, sizes and functions.
From a humanoid biped robot (yes, these really do exist!) to a wheeled unit that can sweep, vacuum and clean (and many tasks in between), robots are more
Redwire Awarded Contract to Deliver ELSA High-Performance, Low-Mass Solar Arrays to Moog Inc. for National Security Program
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 24 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release:
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Redwire Awarded Contract to Deliver ELSA High-Performance, Low-Mass Solar Arrays to Moog Inc. for National Security Program
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 24, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, today announced it has more
Rep. McClain Delaney Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Repeal the White House's AI Moratorium
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Rep. McClain Delaney Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Repeal the White House's AI Moratorium
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WASHINGTON, DC-Last week, Rep. April McClain Delaney (MD-06) co-led new legislation Guaranteeing and Upholding Americans' Right to Decide Responsible AI Laws and Standards (GUARDRAILS) Act. This bill would repeal President Trump's executive order entitled "Ensuring a National Polic more
Rep. Scholten Calls for DHS Investigation into Former Coast Guard Advisor Simultaneously Employed by Government Contractor
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Scholten Calls for DHS Investigation into Former Coast Guard Advisor Simultaneously Employed by Government Contractor
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari requesting an immediate investigation into Sean Plankey, a former Senior Advisor to the Secretary for the Coast more
Rice psychologists named APS Fellows for advancing research with real-world impact
HOUSTON, Texas, March 24 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice psychologists named APS Fellows for advancing research with real-world impact
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What happens when humans and artificial intelligence share control in high-stakes situations? How does the brain learn to read, and what happens when that ability is disrupted?
These questions are driving the work of two Rice University researchers recently named fellows of the Association for Psychological Science, one of more
Robotic Parking Station for a Polymorphic Cleaner
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- AI INC., Toronto, Canada has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1120552 S1, initially filed March 11, 2025) developed by Ali Ebrahimi Afrouzi, Henderson, Nevada, and Shahin Fathi Djalali, San Leandro, California, for "Robotic parking station for a polymorphic cleaner." more
Rolling Carry-on Luggage
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- An inventor from Shanghai, China, Xinhao Ai has been awarded a design patent (No. US D1119303 S1, initially filed July 20, 2024) for "Rolling carry-on luggage." more
S&T students, faculty and staff to pitch at InvestMidwest
ROLLA, Missouri, March 24 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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S&T students, faculty and staff to pitch at InvestMidwest
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This April, three teams with ties to Missouri S&T will participate in InvestMidwest, the largest venture capital conference in the Midwest. This is the first time any S&T-affiliated teams have pitched at this event.
The three startups and their founders are:
* Infinity Miles: founded by Pourya Shamsi, associate professor more
Satellite Optimization Management System Based on Natural Language Input and Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- QUANTUM GENERATIVE MATERIALS LLC, Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12587274 B2, initially filed Sept. 18, 2024) developed by Niraj Prasad, Surrey, Canada, and Deeptanshu Prasad, Vancouver, Canada, for "Satellite optimization management system based on natural language input and artificial intelligence." more
Semantically Conditioned Voice Activity Detection
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- SOUNDHOUND AI IP, LLC, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586576 B2, initially filed Oct. 19, 2022) developed by Victor Leitman, San Jose, California, for "Semantically conditioned voice activity detection." more
Sensor Data Processing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- TIDALX AI INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586371 B2, initially filed June 9, 2021) developed by Barnaby John James, Campbell, California, and Grace Taixi Brentano, Redwood City, California, for "Sensor data processing." more
Speaker Johnson: America Will Win the AI Race
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: America Will Win the AI Race
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WASHINGTON -Today, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks at the 5 th annual Hill and Valley Forum to discuss the House's commitment to unleashing the full potential of American Artificial Intelligence.
"We have to move at the speed that victory demands. Inaction is unacceptable. And while the window for American AI leadership is open, it will not stay more
System and Method for AI Segmentation-Based Registration for Multi-Frame Processing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586207 B2, initially filed Dec. 1, 2022) developed by four inventors Yufang Sun, Plano, Texas; Akira Osamoto, Plano, Texas; John Seokjun Lee, Allen, Texas; and Hamid R. Sheikh, Allen, Texas, for "System and method for AI segmentation-based registration for multi-frame processing." more
System and Method for AI-powered Autonomous Resolution of User Requests via Dynamic Execution of Action Workflows Across Multiple Enterprise Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- AUTOMATION ANYWHERE INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585655 B1, initially filed March 7, 2025) developed by four inventors Antonio Nucci, San Jose, California; Muddu Sudhakar, Saratoga, California; Christos Tryfonas, Foster City, California; and Purushottam Amradkar, Sammamish, Washington, for "System and method for AI-powered autonomous resolution of user requests via dynamic execution of action workflows across multiple enterpri more
System and Method for Background Noise Suppression by Projecting an Input Audio Into a Higher Dimension Space
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- SANAS.AI INC., Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586596 B2, initially filed Sept. 19, 2024) developed by seven inventors Lukas Pfeifenberger, Salzburg, Austria; Shawn Zhang, Palo Alto, California; Monal Patel, Naperville, Illinois; Maxim Serebryakov, Palo Alto, California; Raj Vardhan, Bangalore, India; Lan Shek, San Ramon, California; and Ankita Jha, Bangalore, India, for "System and method for background noise suppression by projectin more
System and Method for Dynamic Multi-Party Verification of Generative Artificial Intelligence Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- KPMG LLP, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12587543 B2, initially filed July 16, 2025) developed by Swaminathan Chandrasekaran, Coppell, Texas, for "System and method for dynamic multi-party verification of generative artificial intelligence systems." more
System and Method for Transforming AI Content Into Formatted Dataset for Visual Display
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- DOJOIT, INC, San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586266 B1, initially filed Jan. 17, 2024) developed by Tawhid Khan, San Jose, California, for "System and method for transforming AI content into formatted dataset for visual display." more
System and Method of Artificial Intelligence Assisted Cyber Threat Identification via Webserver Logs
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- ROBERT BOSCH GMBH, , Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12587558 B2, initially filed April 26, 2024) developed by three inventors Chen Qiu, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Wan-Yi Lin, Wexford, Pennsylvania; and Filipe J. Cabrita Condessa, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for "System and method of artificial intelligence assisted cyber threat identification via webserver logs." more
System for Authenticating Remote Driver in Real Time Using Image and Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- DAONLINK CO., LTD., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585745 B2, initially filed Feb. 2, 2024) developed by Jong Won Choi, Seoul, South Korea, and Kwang Bok Park, Hwaseong-si, South Korea, for "System for authenticating remote driver in real time using image and artificial intelligence." more
Systems and Methods for Automatic Environmental Planning and Decision Support Using Artificial Intelligence and Data Fusion Techniques on Distributed Sensor Network Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- KLIMANOVUS LLC, Basking Ridge, New Jersey has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585971 B2, initially filed Feb. 15, 2023) developed by Venkata Reddy Modugula, Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and Raghuveer Kaushik Vinukollu, New Hope, Pennsylvania, for "Systems and methods for automatic environmental planning and decision support using artificial intelligence and data fusion techniques on distributed sensor network data." more
Systems and Methods for Deconvolving Cell Types in Histology Slide Images, Using Super-Resolution Spatial Transcriptomics Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- TEMPUS AI, INC., Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586391 B2, initially filed Nov. 16, 2023) developed by four inventors Chi-Sing Ho, Redwood City, California; Tianyou Luo, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Ameen Salahudeen, Oak Park, Illinois; and Luca Lonini, Chicago, Illinois, for "Systems and methods for deconvolving cell types in histology slide images, using super-resolution spatial transcriptomics data." more
Systems and Methods for Independent Audit and Assessment Framework for AI Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, Arizona has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585715 B2, initially filed Nov. 8, 2024) developed by Siddharth Srivastava, Tempe, Arizona, and Pulkit Verma, Tempe, Arizona, for "Systems and methods for independent audit and assessment framework for AI systems." more
Systems and Methods for Processing Images for Image Matching
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586675 B2, initially filed June 2, 2022) developed by Christopher Kanan, Pittsford, New York, and Leo Grady, Darien, Connecticut, for "Systems and methods for processing images for image matching." more
Systems and Techniques for Heating Polymer Reactor Flashlines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY LP, The Woodlands, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12583946 B2, initially filed May 20, 2022) developed by three inventors Ai-Fu Chang, The Woodlands, Texas; Hetian Li, The Woodlands, Texas; and Christina Barry, The Woodlands, Texas, for "Systems and techniques for heating polymer reactor flashlines." more
TD SYNNEX Achieves Microsoft's Newly Established Frontier Distributor Designation
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 24 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news:
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TD SYNNEX Achieves Microsoft's Newly Established Frontier Distributor Designation
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TD SYNNEX has announced it has achieved Microsoft's newly established global Frontier Distributor designation, reaching this milestone early in the program's rollout. The designation positions TD SYNNEX among the most advanced Microsoft distributors worldwide, reinforcing its role as a more
Temple advances community engagement through Campus250 grants
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Temple advances community engagement through Campus250 grants
Campus projects that were recently awarded funding explore digital safety, civic responsibility and inclusive storytelling ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
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From cybersecurity to social justice, Temple University community initiatives have been awarded funding through the latest round of the Campus250 grant program, supporting eff more
Training Data for Training Artificial Intelligence Agents to Automate Multimodal Software Usage
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- ANTHROPIC, PBC, San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12585862 B2, initially filed Oct. 8, 2024) developed by twenty-two inventors Sagnak Tasirlar, San Francisco, California; David Abrahams, San Francisco, California; Lina Lukyantseva, San Francisco, California; Erich Elsen, San Francisco, California; Maxwell Nye, San Francisco, California; Augustus Odena, San Francisco, California; Rohan Bavishi, San Francisco, California; Vibhaa Sivarama more
Treatment Recommendations Using Genomic Data and Reinforcement Learning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- POINTHEALTH AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586686 B1, initially filed Feb. 11, 2025) developed by Rachel Mara Gollub, San Jose, California, for "Treatment recommendations using genomic data and reinforcement learning." more
UA Little Rock Hosts Dr. Jose Antonio Bowen: Thinking, Work, and Creativity in the Age of AI
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 24 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Hosts Dr. Jose Antonio Bowen: Thinking, Work, and Creativity in the Age of AI
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we think, work and create, and UA Little Rock is bringing that conversation directly to our community.
Acclaimed scholar Dr. Jose Antonio Bowen will speak on AI, creativity, and the future of work in his free public talk, Thinking, Work, an more
AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 24 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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UMass IT, HR Partner to introduce 'AI Launch - DISCOVER' Staff Workshop
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UMass Amherst Information Technology and the Office of Human Resources have partnered to introduce AI Launch - DISCOVER, a new professional development workshop offered exclusively to UMass Amherst staff.
AI Launch - DISCOVER is designed to help participants build a foundational understanding of artificial intelligenc more
Updating an Artificial Intelligence System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12586575 B1, initially filed March 22, 2024) developed by six inventors Mohammad Kachuee, Bellevue, Washington; Vaibhav Kumar, Redmond, Washington; Xiang Li, Bellevue, Washington; Puyang Xu, Issaquah, Washington; Xiaohu Liu, Bellevue, Washington; and Xing Fan, Redmond, Washington, for "Updating an artificial intelligence system." more
US Department of Labor launches 'Make America AI-Ready' initiative
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor launches 'Make America AI-Ready' initiative
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of "Make America AI-Ready," a free artificial intelligence literacy course that will help American workers learn the basics of AI simply by texting "READY" to 20202.
The initiative advances the Trump Administration's commitment to equip American workers with fou more
UW-Eau Claire to welcome innovation, collaboration at Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, March 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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UW-Eau Claire to welcome innovation, collaboration at Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium
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"I'm looking forward to seeing how we do," says Gale, a fourth-year computer science major who has attended MICS three times. "It's neat to see all the other ideas and how people accomplish the task."
While the robotics competition will pit institutions against each other, the ov more
America Off-the-Map: The Rural Destinations You Haven't Heard Of Yet
AUSTIN, Texas, March 23 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news:
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America Off-the-Map: The Rural Destinations You Haven't Heard Of Yet
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As travelers seek alternatives to tourist hotspots, Airbnb is unveiling its first-ever America Off-the-Map list,a curated collection of rural US destinations ripe for discovery. According to a recent Focaldata survey commissioned by Airbnb, 86% of travelers and 94% of Gen Z are interested in ru more
Cleveland State University to Host Free Education-Focused AI Symposium With Keynote Speaker Dr. Liza Long
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 23 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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Cleveland State University to Host Free Education-Focused AI Symposium With Keynote Speaker Dr. Liza Long
Cleveland State University (CSU) will host its third annual AI Symposium on Friday, April 24, at the Wolstein Center, bringing together educators, researchers, students and campus partners for a day of exploration and discussion around artificial intelligence.Â
As AI continues to influence how peopl more
Fedorchak hosts Google for Online Safety Roadshow at Northern Cass School
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak hosts Google for Online Safety Roadshow at Northern Cass School
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Hunter, ND - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today hosted Google for an Online Safety Roadshow at Northern Cass School, speaking with 250 students during an interactive assembly about responsible technology use.
The roadshow is based on the Be Internet Awesome curriculum, which focuses on five tips for stayin more
ICYMI: In Burbank, Sen. Schiff Holds Hearing with Film Industry Leaders on Promoting and Protecting American Film Production and Jobs
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: In Burbank, Sen. Schiff Holds Hearing with Film Industry Leaders on Promoting and Protecting American Film Production and Jobs
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"This is not a Hollywood backlot story. It's a main street story. It's the story of an industry delivering America's greatest cultural export to audiences around the world," Schiff said at the hearing. "It's also an industry that has faced very real challenges ov more
Women's Summit 2026 urges attendees to lead with values, build connection
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, March 23 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Women's Summit 2026 urges attendees to lead with values, build connection
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On a day devoted to the theme of illuminating values and inspiring action, Inge-Lise Ameer, Ed.D., Bryant University's vice president of student affairs and dean of students, couldn't help but be awed by the women gathered for the 2026 Women's Summit(r) -and their capacity for supporting one another.
"Two days before the 2025 s more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Farm Bill Primer: Disaster Assistance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12101) on March 20, 2026, by agricultural policy analyst Christine Whitt.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Disaster Assistance
Agricultural production involves risks related to weather, yield, markets, price, and other factors. Congress has authorized several federal programs to help agricultural producers recover from the effects of natural disasters, including the more
H.R. 6955 - Main Street Capital Access Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12671) on March 20, 2026, by financial economics specialist Andrew P. Scott:
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H.R. 6955: Main Street Capital Access Act
On March 4, 2026, the House Financial Services Committee ordered H.R. 6955, as amended, to be reported. The bill contains a package of bank regulatory relief provisions that, among other things, aim to encourage new bank formation and update regulatory th more
Help America Vote Act of 2002 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12033) on March 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton:
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The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA): An Overview
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA; P.L. 107-252; 52 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.20901-21145) is perhaps the closest thing in federal law to a general election administration statute. It is (1) more wide-ranging in the topics it aims to addres more
Prediction Markets - Policy Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13187) on March 20, 2026, by financial economics specialists Karl E. Schneider and Rena S. Miller:
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Prediction Markets: Policy Issues for Congress
Prediction markets are exchange platforms that specialize in offering event contracts. Event contracts refer to contracts with a binary payoff structure tied to the occurrence or non-occurrence of a specific event. Users purcha more
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12645) on March 20, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System
Background
According to the Department of Defense (DOD), the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system (Figure 1) is a key element of U.S. ballistic missile defense (BMD). THAAD employs interceptor missiles, more
Foreign Terrorist Organization List Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10613) on March 19, 2026, by international sanctions and financial crimes specialist Liana W. Rosen and foreign affairs analyst Shelby B. Senger.
Here are excerpts:
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The Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) List
Congress has shown recurring interest in the administration of the State Department's list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) - one of several terrorism-r more
FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Water Infrastructure Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13177) on March 19, 2026, by environmental policy specialists Jonathan L. Ramseur and Elena H. Humphreys.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs
Many policymakers and stakeholders have raised concerns about the condition of the nation's local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and t more
Litigation Over the Trump Administration's Grant Terminations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11407) on March 19, 2026, by legislative attorney David H. Carpenter:
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Litigation Over the Trump Administration's Grant Terminations
Since the beginning of President Trump's second term, the Administration has paused payments under a number of existing grants and terminated billions of dollars' worth of grant awards under a variety of different programs. The Adminis more
Overview of FY2026 Appropriations for the Census Bureau Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13105) on March 19, 2026, by American national government specialist Taylor R. Knoedl.
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
As a Department of Commerce agency, the U.S. Census Bureau is primarily funded through the annual Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill. This In Focus provides an overview of FY2026 appropriations for the U.S. Census more
U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10733) on March 19, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong and Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations
South Korea (or the Republic of Korea, ROK), a U.S. ally since 1953, is one of the United States' most important economic partners in Asia. It is the eighth-largest U.S. goods trading p more
Central Bank Digital Currencies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11471) on March 18, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and international trade and finance Rebecca M. Nelson:
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Central Bank Digital Currencies
Policymakers have debated whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) should create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) - a "digital dollar." A CBDC would share some of the technical features of cryptocurrencies (crypto more
Corporate Governance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13186) on March 18, 2026, by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes:
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Corporate Governance
The corporation is the primary means of organizing large-scale economic production in modern capitalist societies. The governance of corporations - i.e., the allocation of rights and duties among shareholders, directors, and officers - is thus a subject of great practical significance to more
Letters of Support for Grant Seekers - Considerations for a Congressional Office Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12921) on March 18, 2026, by senior research librarian Maria Kreiser and economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin:
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Letters of Support for Grant Seekers: Considerations for a Congressional Office
Congressional Member offices are often approached by constituents who are applying for federal grants and would like the Member to write a letter of support to accompany more
Prediction Markets & Insider Trading Law Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. IF13185) on March 18, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Prediction Markets and Insider Trading Law
The past two years have witnessed the dramatic growth of prediction markets - i.e., online platforms that allow users to buy or sell contracts with payoffs tied to the occurrence or nonoccurrence of specific events, such as sporting event outcomes, political election results, an more
Resources for Tracking Federal COVID-19 Spending Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46491) on March 18, 2026, entitled "Resources for Tracking Federal COVID-19 Spending" by senior research librarians Jennifer Teefy and Maria Kreiser:
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SUMMARY
Congress responded to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic with supplemental appropriations measures providing relief and assistance to individuals and families, state and local governments, businesses, health care pro more
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12645) on March 18, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System
Background
According to the Department of Defense (DOD), the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system (Figure 1) is a key element of U.S. ballistic missile defense (BMD). THAAD employs interceptor missiles, more
Worker Participation in Employer-Sponsored Pensions in 2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13185) on March 18, 2026.
The white paper is written by research assistant Sylvia L. Bryan and income security specialists John J. Topoleski and Elizabeth A. Myers.
Here are excerpts:
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Worker Participation in Employer-Sponsored Pensions in 2025
In March 2025, about 74% of all U.S. workers had access to employer-sponsored pensions, and 56% of U.S. workers participated in more
Airlift Aircraft - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13184) on March 17, 2026, by Air Force fellow Joshua Korzilius.
Here are excerpts:
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Airlift Aircraft: Background and Issues for Congress
The U.S. Air Force operates airlift aircraft to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies in support of military operations worldwide. Airlift aircraft support a function known as rapid global mobility, enabling the United States to more
Apportionment & Redistricting Process for the U.S. House of Representatives Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45951) on March 4, 2026, entitled "Apportionment and Redistricting Process for the U.S. House of Representatives" by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The census, apportionment, and redistricting are interrelated activities that affect representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressional apportionment (or reapportionment) is more
Apportionment & Redistricting Process for the U.S. House of Representatives Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45951) on March 4, 2026, entitled "Apportionment and Redistricting Process for the U.S. House of Representatives:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Redistricting Process/26
Congressional redistricting involves creating or redrawing geographic boundaries for U.S. House districts within a state. Redistricting procedures are largely determined by state law and vary across states, but states more
Education Department's DEI Certification Requirement for Schools - Overview & Legal Challenges Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11405) on March 17, 2026, by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Madeline W. Donley:
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Education Department's DEI Certification Requirement for Schools: Overview and Legal Challenges
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs that receive federal funding. On February 14, 2025, the Departm more
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative - Overview and Issues for Congress in Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48884) on March 17, 2026, entitled "Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: Overview and Issues for Congress in Brief" by international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar:
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SUMMARY
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (Office of the USTR) is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP). It is headed by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), an amba more
Economic Forecasts & Projections Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R47295) on March 16, 2026, 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 more
Farm Bill Primer - Energy Title Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10639) on March 16, 2026, by Kelsi Bracmort, natural resources and energy policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Energy Title
Omnibus farm bills have been enacted periodically to address agricultural and food programs. The most recent farm bill - the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 farm bill; P.L. 115-334) - contains 12 titles, including Title more
Latin America & the Caribbean - Leaders & Elections Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. 98-684) on March 16, 2026, by senior research librarian Carla Y. Davis-Castro.
Here are excerpts:
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections
This report provides the results of recent presidential elections in Latin America and the Caribbean. Below are three tables, organized by region, that include the date of each country's independence, the name of the more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
American Veterinary Medical Association Submits Public Comment to USDA on Breeding Female Dog Care Standards
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Docket No. APHIS-2025-1000). This docket solicits input on establishing standards for the care of breeding female dogs and the exercise and socialization of dogs governed by the Animal Welfare Act.
In its letter, the AVMA emphasized the challenge of applying a uniform care standard across diverse dog breeds more
American Water Supports EPA Compliance Deadline Extension for Hazardous Substance Reporting
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- American Water Works Co. Inc., Camden, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing support for the agency's proposal to extend the compliance deadline by three years for the Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Report Plans regulation (Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0585).
American Water, a major water and wastewater service provider serving approximately 14 million people across 14 states, including over more
GrowSF Backs Zoox Petition for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment in San Francisco
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- GrowSF submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for Zoox's petition (Docket No. NHTSA-2025-0523), which requests an exemption to allow the commercial deployment of automated vehicles under federal safety monitoring.
The letter highlights San Francisco's reliance on safe and innovative transportation solutions to serve millions of residents, workers, and visitors annually. GrowSF believes autonomous vehicle more
Hotel Council of San Francisco Supports Zoox Petition to NHTSA for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Hotel Council of San Francisco submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration voicing support for Zoox's petition (Docket No. NHTSA-2025-0523). The petition requests an exemption that would allow the commercial deployment of Zoox's automated vehicles under strict federal safety monitoring.
The letter emphasizes San Francisco's role as a major visitor destination and hub of innovation that requires safe and efficient mobility s more
Indiana Reentry Corp. Offers Recommendations on Workforce Pell Grant Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Indiana Reentry Corp., Indianapolis, Indiana, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education addressing the proposed regulations for the Workforce Pell Grant program (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0133). The organization, which works with justice-impacted populations across six states in partnership with corrections departments and workforce boards, outlined several key technical recommendations to enhance the impleme more
Koyuk Native Urges Careful Review of Federal Subsistence Management Program by Department of the Interior
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Koyuk Native Corp., Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior concerning the Federal Subsistence Management Program (Docket No. DOI-2025-0170). The organization expressed support for maintaining the core elements of the FSMP, which provides rural Alaskans, many of whom are Alaska Native, with a subsistence priority for fishing and hunting on federal lands and waters as established under Title VIII of the Alaska National Inter more
Md. Environment Dept. Opposes EPA's Proposed Interstate Transport Plan Review for 2015 Ozone Standards
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns about the agency's proposed Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). MDE criticizes EPA's approach to approving State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for addressing interstate ozone pollution transport, particularly the agency's deviation from established frameworks and more
Michigan Council of Animal Welfare Urges USDA to Avoid One-Size-Fits-All Approach in Proposed Breeding Dog Standards
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Michigan Council of Animal Welfare (MICAW) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Docket No. APHIS 2025-1000), which proposes standards for breeding female dogs. MICAW, representing 29 commercial dog breeders, emphasizes the importance of breeder and veterinarian discretion over rigid regulatory mandates.
MICAW calls for a precise definition of "breeding female dogs," suggesting it shoul more
Native Village of Koyuk Urges Preservation of Federal Subsistence Management Program Protections
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Native Village of Koyuk has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the Federal Subsistence Management Program Review (Docket No. DOI-2025-0170). The letter expresses support for maintaining current elements of the Federal Subsistence Management Program, emphasizing the importance of protecting rural subsistence priorities for Alaska Native and rural residents.
The community leaders stress that recent changes to the program more
Natural Resources Defense Council Requests EPA Disclose Documents for Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Rescission Rule
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency demanding public disclosure of all materials used in developing the agency's rule titled "Recission of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards Under the Clean Air Act." This rule, issued on February 13, 2026, outlines the EPA's repeal of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding and related motor v more
P3Mobility Submits Recommendations to DOT on National Transportation Digital Infrastructure Strategy
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- P3Mobility, a transportation technology company specializing in Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-0430). The letter aims to inform the development of a coordinated National Strategy for Transportation Digital Infrastructure.
In its submission, P3Mobility defined Transportation Digital Infrastructure as a secu more
Silicon Valley Leadership Group Supports Zoox's Petition for Autonomous Vehicle Exemption
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for Zoox's petition requesting a federal exemption to facilitate the commercial deployment of its autonomous vehicles under federal safety oversight.
Representing innovation-driven companies across Silicon Valley and the Bay Area, SVLG underlined its appreciation for NHTSA's efforts to develop a regulatory framework tha more
Texas Transportation Dept. Supports Ohio's Renewal in Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration endorsing the State of Ohio's renewal package to continue participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program, known as the "NEPA assignment" program. This program enables states to assume responsibility for issuing final approvals under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other federal environmental laws for federally funded more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law and Justice: Ex-CIA Director Flat-Out Says - "I Tend To Believe Iran More Than I Do Donald Trump"
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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Ex-CIA Director Flat-Out Says: "I Tend To Believe Iran More Than I Do Donald Trump"
By Logan Sekulow
It's such an absurd statement that it sounds like a hoax. But last night, ex-CIA Director and Deep State actor John Brennan stated in a live interview, "I tend to believe Iran more than I do Donald Trump."
The fact that Brennan - who served under the same Obama Administration that brokered the la more
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Zimmerman Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Daniel Zimmerman, assistant secretary of Defense for international security affairs, from a March 18, 2025, hearing entitled "U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in Europe":
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Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Smith, and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you on our defense policy in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) area of more
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Berkowitz Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Marc Berkowitz, assistant secretary of Defense for space policy, from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "FY27 Strategic Forces Posture Hearing":
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Chairman DesJarlais, Ranking Member Moulton, and distinguished members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify on the Department of War's space and missile defense posture. It is an honor to appear with my coll more
Australia Must Not Follow Dystopian U.S.-Style Data Centre Path of Big Tech Overreach and Emissions Blow Out
SYDNEY, Australia, March 25 -- Greenpeace Australia Pacific issued the following news:
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Australia must not follow dystopian US-style data centre path of Big Tech overreach and emissions blow out
Kate O'Callaghan
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has labelled the Federal government's new expectations for data centres and AI infrastructure released today as seriously inadequate, failing to address the massive impacts of the facilities on our energy systems and society, and enabling US-style B more
Center for American Progress: Trump Administration's War in Iran Is Costing Tens of Billions That Could Fund Major Investments at Home
WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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The Trump Administration's War in Iran Is Costing Tens of Billions That Could Fund Major Investments at Home
The Trump administration's war in Iran is on track to exceed $25 billion this week. A new analysis (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/by-the-end-of-the-week-the-trump-administrations-war-in-iran-will-likely-have-cost-25-billion/) from the Center for Americ more
Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on Arms Control and Transforming International Security Functions at The State Department
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on Arms Control and Transforming International Security Functions at The State Department
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled "Arms Control and Transforming Internat more
Damning New Documents Obtained By Judiciary Democrats Reveal Trump Stole Classified Documents to Advance His Business Interests
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Damning New Documents Obtained By Judiciary Democrats Reveal Trump Stole Classified Documents to Advance His Business Interests
Previously Unseen Docs Reveal That Susie Wiles Witnessed Trump Showing a Classified Map to Unnamed Plane Passengers, and President Took Sensitive Document Accessible to Only Six People in the U.S. Government
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Rep. Jamie R more
Greenpeace UK: 'They Profit, We Pay' - Rosebank Production Ship Pursued and Painted by Rainbow Warrior
LONDON, England, March 25 -- Greenpeace UK issued the following news release:
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'THEY PROFIT, WE PAY': Rosebank production ship pursued and painted by Rainbow Warrior
As the Rosebank oil field was being discussed in Parliament yesterday in an Opposition Day debate[1], Greenpeace ship the Rainbow Warrior III caught up with the PetroJarl Rosebank, the huge oil industry ship heading to the field near the Shetland Islands, as it left Walvis Bay in Namibia after refuelling. Activists from the more
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rogers Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Military Posture, National Security Challenges in Europe
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following opening remarks from a March 18, 2025, hearing entitled "U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in Europe":
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Today, we continue our posture hearings with EUCOM.
We meet at a critical moment.
Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine continues.
The U.S. military is actively degrading Iran's military capabilities and preventing the regime from acquiring a more
House Armed Services Subcommittee Chairman Bergman Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Posture, Readiness of Mobility Enterprise
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Subcommittee on Readiness, released the following opening remarks from a March 18, 2026, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection entitled "Posture and Readiness of the Mobility Enterprise":
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I would like to welcome General Randall Reed, Commander of U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), and the Honorable Stephen Carmel, Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Adm more
House Armed Services Subcommittee Chairman DesJarlais Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Strategic Forces Posture
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, released the following opening remarks from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "FY27 Strategic Forces Posture Hearing":
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Good afternoon, and welcome to the Strategic Forces subcommittee's first hearing of the 2027 fiscal year posture season.
First, I want to welcome all the members back to the best subcommittee here on the House Armed Services Committee.
I l more
Klobuchar Delivers Remarks at the Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy Summit
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Klobuchar Delivers Remarks at the Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy Summit
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, delivered remarks at the Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy Summit conference.
In her remarks, Ranking Member Klobuchar add more
Klobuchar Urges Administration to Bring Down Fuel Costs by Using Executive Power to Approve Year-Round E15
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Klobuchar Urges Administration to Bring Down Fuel Costs by Using Executive Power to Approve Year-Round E15
Senator Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, is urging the Administration to make E15 available before the summer driving season to help red more
MTSU Experts Outline Global Implications of Expanding War in Iran
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, March 25 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news:
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MTSU experts outline global implications of expanding war in Iran
By Robin E. Lee
Middle Tennessee State University hosted an in-depth and wide ranging panel discussion recently titled "War in Iran," bringing together three campus experts to assess the rapidly escalating conflict that has drawn in Iran, the United States, Israel, and several Gulf states."
Sponsored by the Honors College a more
Ranking Member Angie Craig Slams USDA Cuts to Farmland Access Program
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on March 24, 2026:
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Ranking Member Angie Craig Slams USDA Cuts to Farmland Access Program
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the below statement following Trump administration cuts to the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (LCMAP).
"Once again, the Trump administration has turned its back on more
Ranking Member Markey Calls on the Largest Oil and Gas Companies to Reduce CEO Bonuses During Trump's Economic Crisis, Pass on Savings to American Consumers
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Ranking Member Markey Calls on the Largest Oil and Gas Companies to Reduce CEO Bonuses During Trump's Economic Crisis, Pass on Savings to American Consumers
RM Markey: "Big Oil companies should not soak up profits while American consumers and small businesses are running on fumes"
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Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Hearing on Arms Control and Transforming International Security Functions at the State Department
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Hearing on Arms Control and Transforming International Security Functions at the State Department
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing, "Arms Control and Tran more
U.S. European Command Commander Grynkewich Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, commander of the U.S. European Command, from a March 18, 2025, hearing entitled "U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in Europe":
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Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Smith, and distinguished members of the House Armed Services Committee, it is a tremendous honor to testify before you as the 20 th Commander of United States European Command (USEUC more
U.S. Northern Command Commander Guillot Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Air Force Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander of the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Military Posture & National Security Challenges in the Western Hemisphere":
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Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Smith, and distinguished members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear today and to represent the men and more
U.S. Southern Command Commander Donovan Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Marine Corps Gen. Francis Donovan, commander of the U.S. Southern Command, from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Military Posture & National Security Challenges in the Western Hemisphere":
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Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Smith, and distinguished committee members: thank you for your vote of confidence and the opportunity to lead United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). It is a privi more
U.S. Space Command Commander Whiting Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander of the U.S. Space Command, from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "FY27 Strategic Forces Posture Hearing":
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Chairman DesJarlais, Ranking Member Moulton, and distinguished members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to present U.S. Space Command's (USSPACECOM) priorities and posture for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. This testimony ad more
U.S. Special Operations Command Commander Bradley, Assistant Secretary of Defense Anderson Testify Before House Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations released the following joint testimony by Navy Adm. Frank M. Bradley, commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, and Derrick Anderson, assistant secretary of Defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, from a March 18, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Special Operations Forces and Command - Challenges and Resource Priorities for FY27":
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Chairman Jackson, Ranking Member Cr more
U.S. Strategic Command Commander Correll Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Adm. Richard Correll, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "FY27 Strategic Forces Posture Hearing":
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United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) is a global warfighting Combatant Command (CCMD) committed to strengthening the warfighter ethos, deterring through strategic capabilities, and delivering warfighting advantage. Our mis more
University of Cincinnati: Indirect Costs of Rising Fuel Prices
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 25 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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The indirect costs of rising fuel prices
UC economist explains diesel's impact across sectors
By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu
WLWT recently reported that the conflict in Iran is sharply raising gas and diesel prices.
The outlet turned to Debashis Pal, David Sinton Professor of Economics at the Lindner College of Business, for a look into how expensive gas can have costly effects across economi more
USAID Associate Deputy IG Kaplan Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence released the following testimony by Adam D. Kaplan, associate deputy inspector general of the U.S. Agency for International Development, from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Foreign Assistance: Lessons Learned and Charting a Path Forward":
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Chairman Mills, Ranking Member Moskowitz, and Members of the Subcommittee:
Thank you for the opportunity to testify on fraud, w more
Virginia Tech: Economic Impact of Iran War Already Widespread, Expert Explains
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Economic impact of Iran War already widespread, expert explains
The economic impacts of the Iran War and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz have reach around the world. Iran's blockade of the strait, a narrow waterway through which ordinarily passes about a fifth of the globe's oil and natural gas supplies, has already had historic consequences for consumers, according to Virginia Tech economic expert David B more
An Oasis of Music and Words
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 24 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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An Oasis of Music and Words
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On March 3, the Wellspring Literary Series continued with the third of four readings in its 14 th year of bringing Michigan's prominent poets and writers to Mt. Pleasant to perform along with CMU student writers and local musicians. Yet another enthusiastic crowd filled the seats at the Art Reach Center to enjoy the music, poetry, and complementary Pisanello's pizz more
As Middle East Hostilities Intensify, B'nai B'rith Advocates in Geneva and Paris
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following news release:
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As Middle East Hostilities Intensify, B'nai B'rith Advocates in Geneva and Paris
Delegation Engages with New Egyptian UNESCO Chief and Speaks at Human Rights Council on Iran Offenses
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A B'nai B'rith International leadership delegation has conducted a marathon of meetings with ambassadors in Geneva and Paris to advocate for the Jewish people as the United States and Israel press ahead in an unprecede more
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news:
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Bahrain's Strategic Calculations Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions
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As the conflict in the Gulf enters its fourth week, regional stability has once again become a central concern in political and security discussions, as critical infrastructure across several countries continues to be targeted by missiles and drones.
Over the second weekend of fighting, Bahrain more
British P.M. call with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman
LONDON, England, March 24 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release:
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PM call with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 24 March 2026
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The Prime Minister spoke to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, this evening.
The Prime Minister opened by wishing the Crown Prince, and those celebrating across Saudia Arabia, a very happy Eid, despite the circumstances in the region.
Iran's ongoing at more
Energy and the Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Energy and the Iran Conflict
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Key Takeaways
1 The Trump administration continues to search for ways to curb steep oil and gasoline price increases since the outbreak of the conflict in Iran.
2 Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has severely limited access to 20% of global oil supplies and other important commodities.
3 The Trump administration has granted tem more
Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to discuss U.S.-China relations amid war with Iran
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 24 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to discuss U.S.-China relations amid war with Iran
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The Chicago Project on Security and Threats' 2026 Hagel Lecture will feature Kurt M. Campbell, the former U.S. deputy secretary of state, offering insights into the wide-ranging effects United States-China relations will have on global economics, technology and security.
The lecture, titled America's Role in Asi more
ICYMI: Lujan Pens Op-Ed on Fighting Back Against Trump's Push to Rig the Election
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Lujan Pens Op-Ed on Fighting Back Against Trump's Push to Rig the Election
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Washington, D.C. - In Case You Missed It : U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) published an opinion piece in the Santa Fe New Mexican highlighting how he is fighting back against President Trump and Republicans' anti-voter SAVE Act which will have harmful impact on New Mexicans and Americans across the country, more
IEEFA: Iran Tensions Underscore the Urgency of Asia's Renewables Pivot for Macroeconomic Stability
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following briefing note on March 12, 2026 by Sam Reynolds and Ramnath N. Iyer entitled "Iran tensions underscore the urgency of Asia's renewables pivot for macroeconomic stability."
Here are the key findings:
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The duration of the Iran conflict is unclear, but Asian countries are already responding with emergency energy security measures and economic interventions. Crude oil and liquefi more
IEEFA: Perfect Storm to Boost Energy Security
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following briefing note on March 23, 2026 by Kevin Morrison and Amandine Denis-Ryan entitled "The perfect storm to boost energy security."
Here are the key findings:
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Australia has a limited set of potential solutions to reduce its exposure to oil shocks. Short-term measures include rapid, low-impact steps to reduce oil demand, and exploring bilateral crisis supply agreements with supp more
Iran: Seven journalists arrested amid intensifying crackdown on media
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 24 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release:
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Iran: Seven journalists arrested amid intensifying crackdown on media
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Seven journalists remain imprisoned in Iran, amid escalating pressure on independent media. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the mounting threats from the country's judicial and intelligence bodies and calls for the immediate release of all detained media workers. more
Israeli forces decimating Lebanon's water infrastructure -- Oxfam
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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Israeli forces decimating Lebanon's water infrastructure -- Oxfam
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Israeli forces are destroying water and sanitation infrastructure including through strikes near sites that were being rehabilitated after having been destroyed or damaged in the last war, Oxfam analysis has found.
In a span of four days in the first weeks of the latest escalation, Israel damaged at least eigh more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR HEALTHCARE NOT WARFARE"
WASHINGTON, March 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR HEALTHCARE NOT WARFARE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that Democrats are committed to driving down costs and ensuring TSA agents get paid, but Donald Trump and Republicans continue to waste taxpayer dollars on a war of choice in the Middle East and insist on keeping ICE more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR HEALTHCARE NOT WARFARE"
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR HEALTHCARE NOT WARFARE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that Democrats are committed to driving down costs and ensuring TSA agents get paid, but Donald Trump and Republicans continue to waste taxpayer dollars on a war of choice in the Middle East and insist on keeping ICE unchecked.
LEADER JEFFR more
MFIA Files Lawsuit Against Federal Officials for Interfering with VOA's Journalism
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 24 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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MFIA Files Lawsuit Against Federal Officials for Interfering with VOA's Journalism
A new lawsuit by Voice of America (VOA) journalists and press freedom groups alleges that Kari Lake and other officials have engaged in censorship at VOA and used VOA to distribute political propaganda in violation of law.
The Media Freedom and Information Access (MFIA) Clinic at Yale Law School, together with co-counsel, fil more
Obadal: Army Building Modern, Dominant Land Force
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 24 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news:
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Obadal: Army Building Modern, Dominant Land Force
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From the Army's organic industrial base to its installations, the service is working to provide soldiers with the capabilities they need to fight on a complex future battlefield, Army Undersecretary Michael Obadal said.
Speaking March 24 during a keynote address to open the Association of the U.S. Army's 2026 Glo more
Pressley, Jeffries Hold Republican Healthcare Crisis Roundtable, Slams Republicans Ripping Away Healthcare to Support War, ICE Abuse
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley, Jeffries Hold Republican Healthcare Crisis Roundtable, Slams Republicans Ripping Away Healthcare to Support War, ICE Abuse
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Convening Marked 16 th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act Signed into Law
Press Conference Video (YouTube) | Photos (Dropbox)
BOSTON - On the 16 th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) held a cr more
Rep. Aguilar Highlights Impact of the Republican Health Care and Affordability Crises Amid Trump's Costly Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Aguilar Highlights Impact of the Republican Health Care and Affordability Crises Amid Trump's Costly Iran War
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Republican cuts to health care threaten access to affordable care for more than 24,000 people in California's 33rd Congressional District who are enrolled in Covered California, California's Affordable Care Act marketplace
SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Ahead of the 16-year anniversary of more
Trump Eased Oil Prices When He Announced Fruitful Talks With Iran
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Trump Eased Oil Prices When He Announced Fruitful Talks With Iran
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Key Takeaways
1 Discussions between envoys for President Trump and the Speaker of the Iranian parliament have calmed oil prices.
2 Fears and prices rose after Trump told Iran the United States would begin strikes on Iranian electricity assets, and Iran responded by threatening expanded attacks on energy facil more
Velazquez Introduces Cuba War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Velazquez Introduces Cuba War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) introduced a War Powers Resolution to prevent U.S. involvement in military hostilities in Cuba with the support of Congress. The resolution follows recent aggressive action toward Cuba by the Trump administration including an ongoing military blockade that has collapsed the Cuban ele more
VIDEO: Capito Joins CNBC's "Squawk Box"
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Capito Joins CNBC's "Squawk Box"
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To watch Senator Capito's remarks, click here or the image above.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined CNBC's "Squawk Box" to discuss the latest developments in Iran, the DHS shutdown, and the SAVE America Act.
HIGHLIGHTS:
ON IRAN OPERATIONS: "I think it's more
VIDEO: Sen. Moran Speaks on the Senate Floor Urging Reinstating Sanctions on Russia & Iran
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Sen. Moran Speaks on the Senate Floor Urging Reinstating Sanctions on Russia & Iran
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today spoke on the Senate floor, calling for maintained pressure on Russia and Iran and reinstating oil sanctions that were temporarily waived. Sen. Moran also highlighted the importance of investing in domestic energy production to reduce America's reliance on f more
Warren, Lawmakers Demand FTC Take Action to Prevent War-Related Price Gouging as Prices Soar
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Lawmakers Demand FTC Take Action to Prevent War-Related Price Gouging as Prices Soar
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Trump's illegal war creates supply chain disruptions, opportunity for big corporations to unfairly hike prices for American consumers
Lawmakers press FTC to use existing authority to investigate, prosecute unlawful price gouging; highlight their Price Gouging Prevention Act which would strength more
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Blasts Trump's Ongoing Illegal War in Iran, Calls out Republicans for Blocking TSA Funding for Eighth Time
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sen. Schiff Blasts Trump's Ongoing Illegal War in Iran, Calls out Republicans for Blocking TSA Funding for Eighth Time
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Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's The Source with Kaitlan Collins to dismantle Trump's desperate ploy for Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at airports and to call out Republicans for voting down Democrat-led Depart more
1M Displaced, 130K Cross Borders Amid Escalating Regional Conflict, New IOM Data
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 23 -- The United Nations International Organization for Migration issued the following news release:
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1M Displaced, 130K Cross Borders Amid Escalating Regional Conflict, New IOM Data
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Geneva, 24 March 2026 - More than 130,000 people have crossed into the Syrian Arab Republic and over 1 million people have been displaced inside Lebanon since early March, as the war in the Middle East drives growing cross-border movements and displacement across the region.
T more
Barrasso Praises Markwayne Mullin to Lead the Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Praises Markwayne Mullin to Lead the Department of Homeland Security
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"Markwayne Mullin is ready to lead. He is ready to serve with seriousness and character. He will be a leader who makes our country safer."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke prior to voting to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to be Secretary of Homeland Security.
Cl more
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Durbin, Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen U.S.-Baltic Security Cooperation
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, joined Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Co-Chairs of the Senate Baltic Freedom Caucus, to introduce the Baltic Security Assessment Act, legislation requiring more
Capitol Hill Report, 03-23-26
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Capitol Hill Report, 03-23-26
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Audio from this afternoon's call is available HERE.
Topics include: Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, the Fertilizer Transparency Act, Mullin's nomination for DHS Secretary, the SAVE America Act, Iran and birthright citizenship.
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Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-03-23-26 more
ICYMI: In Burbank, Sen. Schiff Holds Hearing with Film Industry Leaders on Promoting and Protecting American Film Production and Jobs
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: In Burbank, Sen. Schiff Holds Hearing with Film Industry Leaders on Promoting and Protecting American Film Production and Jobs
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"This is not a Hollywood backlot story. It's a main street story. It's the story of an industry delivering America's greatest cultural export to audiences around the world," Schiff said at the hearing. "It's also an industry that has faced very real challenges ov more
ICYMI: On TelevisaUnivision's Esta Semana, Kelly Highlights Cost of Iran War for American Families and Calls Out Trump for Politicizing National Security
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: On TelevisaUnivision's Esta Semana, Kelly Highlights Cost of Iran War for American Families and Calls Out Trump for Politicizing National Security
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Kelly also discussed his questioning of Intelligence officials last week and Trump's immigration tactics that are putting Americans at risk
In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly spoke this weekend on TelevisaUnivision's Esta Semana a more
Iran: Deliberate Attacks on Civilian Ships Apparent War Crimes
NEW YORK, March 23 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Iran: Deliberate Attacks on Civilian Ships Apparent War Crimes
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* Iranian forces appear to have deliberately targeted at least two civilian commercial ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026, which would amount to war crimes. Between March 1 and 17, the UN confirmed 17 incidents of damage to commercial vessels in the region.
* The attacks, as well as the threat of attac more
Reed Criticizes Lifting Oil Sanctions on Iran & Gifting Regime Up to $14 Billion Windfall
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Criticizes Lifting Oil Sanctions on Iran & Gifting Regime Up to $14 Billion Windfall
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WASHINGTON, DC - On Friday, the Trump Administration waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days, abruptly lifting oil sanctions on around 140 million barrels of Iranian oil, and opening up those barrels for sale to the entire world - including Americans - to buy.
Given current ele more
Warner, Kaine, and Scott Celebrate That Power is Flowing from Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine, and Scott Celebrate That Power is Flowing from Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) celebrated the announcement that the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project is now generating electricity:
"After years of work, we're absolutely thrilled that the more
ICYMI: Sen. Banks on Fox News Live With Kevin Corke
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks on Fox News Live with Kevin Corke
Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Fox News Live to discuss day 35 of the Democrat shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, SAVE America Act, and Operation Epic Fury.
Key Excerpts Below:
Sen. Banks: "... Democrats are proving over and over again that they are on the opposite side of the vast majority of the American people. Whether it' more
House Appropriations Committee Cole Issues Commentary: Day 35 - A Nation At Risk
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following commentary:
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Day 35: A Nation At Risk
As the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues, forcing over one hundred thousand employees to work without pay, Americans are at risk.
The CEOs from ten of our nation's largest airlines signed a letter together asking Congress to do the right thing and fund DHS in its entirety: "Once again, air travel is t more
Sen. Banks on America Reports: "Dems Playing Games With America's Safety"
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Banks on America Reports: "Dems Playing Games with America's Safety"
Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Sandra Smith to discuss day 34 of the Democrat shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
Key Excerpts Below:
Sen. Banks: "...Democrats in the Senate for the 12th time just blocked funding to go to reopen the Department of Homeland Security. Keep in mind, this is while we have a wa more
Warren Presses Trump Administration on Mounting Costs to American Families From President's Illegal War With Iran
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Warren Presses Trump Administration on Mounting Costs to American Families from President's Illegal War with Iran
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, wrote to Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, White House National Economic Council Di more
U.N. Secretary-General Guterres Issues Remarks at News Encounter Involving European Council President Costa
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 19 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following remarks at a news encounter involving European Council President Antonio Costa:
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Ladies and gentlemen of the press,
Let me start by two clear messages.
First, to the United States and to Israel:
It's high time to end this war that is risking to get completely out of control, causing immense suffering on civilians and with propagation around the global economy, that is really dramatic w more
