Accenture Invests in Aera Technology to Fuel AI-Enabled Supply Chains
NEW YORK, May 20 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Invests in Aera Technology to Fuel AI-Enabled Supply Chains
NEW YORK and MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has invested, through Accenture Ventures, in Aera Technology, a leader in agentic decision intelligence for enterprises. The companies will combine Aera's decision intelligence and Accenture's AI-enabled supply chain capabilities to bring AI-led, real-t more
Americas Society/Council of the Americas: U.S.-Latin American Leaders Examine Issues Shaping the Hemisphere at Washington Conference
NEW YORK, May 20 -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release:
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U.S.-Latin American Leaders Examine Issues Shaping the Hemisphere at Washington Conference
Deputy Secretary of State Landau and other top U.S. officials spoke at the COA event, which examined energy, trade, and economic shifts in the Americas.
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Washington, DC -- Council of the Americas held its 56th Washington Conference on the Americas, convening top Trump administration officials, in more
C.H. Robinson Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, May 20 (TNSrpt) -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, issued the following news release:
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C.H. Robinson releases 2025 Sustainability Report
Report highlights progress toward building resilient supply chains and delivering positive impact for customers, carriers, communities and the planet.
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Global logistics company C.H. Robinson today issued its 2025 Sustainability Report highlighting progress on the company's environmen more
Case Western Reserve: Ten Years on the CNBC Disruptor 50 - Goldberg Helps Select 2026 List
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 20 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Ten years on the CNBC Disruptor 50: Goldberg helps select 2026 list
Veale Institute executive director has spent a decade helping shape CNBC's annual ranking--and watching the list transform around him
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The first time Michael Goldberg helped select the CNBC Disruptor 50, the iPhone was less than a decade old, ChatGPT did not exist, and the companies near the top of the list included Airbnb and Snapc more
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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Consumers Accelerate Shift Toward DIY Vehicle Maintenance Amid Economic Pressures
Consumers are enlisting do-it-yourself auto maintenance in an effort to save money amid challenging economic times, rising gas prices, and growing needs being placed on their vehicles. We're seeing shoppers become more resourceful and hands-o more
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Issues Commentary to DC Journal: America Is Surrendering Its Biotech Lead to China
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 20 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 19, 2026, by President Matthew Kandrach to DC Journal:
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CASE Op-Ed in DC Journal: America Is Surrendering Its Biotech Lead to China
From the early days of the Manhattan Project to the race to develop artificial intelligence, America has long recognized that being at the forefront of emerging technologies is critical to our national defense. While the global AI race is more
Cruz, Klobuchar Mark One Year of TAKE IT DOWN Act as FTC Enforcement Begins
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Cruz, Klobuchar Mark One Year of TAKE IT DOWN Act as FTC Enforcement Begins
Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of Senate Commerce Committee, and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) highlighted the one-year anniversary of the TAKE IT DOWN Act being signed into law. Starting today, the Federal Trade Commissio more
CUNY Celebrates Class of 2026 Graduates Across 28 Commencement Ceremonies
NEW YORK, May 20 -- The City University of New York issued the following news:
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CUNY Celebrates Class of 2026 Graduates Across 28 Commencement Ceremonies
Speakers and Honorees Include Actress Jane Fonda, Historian Louise Mirrer, Philanthropic Leader Elizabeth Alexander, Former Ambassador Patrick Gaspard, Lawyer Maya Wiley, Deputy Mayor Helen Arteaga and Astrophysicist David N. Spergel
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The City University of New York will honor the Class of 2026 beginning this week with 28 commencemen more
Dartmouth Researchers Assess Agentic AI
HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 20 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Dartmouth Researchers Assess Agentic AI
Across campus, scholars balance the promise of autonomous AI with its pitfalls.
Written by Harini Barath
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from reactive models that respond to user prompts to proactive agentic AI systems that can write and test code, plan and book travel, and boost office productivity by streamlining and managing tasks.
Dartmouth researchers more
Dell Technologies Reimagines the Modern Data Center for the AI Era
ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 20 -- 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 Reimagines the Modern Data Center for the AI Era
Story Highlights
* Dell PowerStore Elite redefines enterprise storage performance and efficiency with an up to 3x performance increase, industry-best 6:1 data reduction and non-disruptive upgrades
* Dell PowerEdge portfolio expands with eleven new server more
Dell Technologies Rewrites the Rules of Storage Modernization and Performance With Dell PowerStore Elite
ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 20 -- 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 Rewrites the Rules of Storage Modernization and Performance with Dell PowerStore Elite
Story Highlights
* Dell PowerStore Elite is engineered for continuous modernization with non-disruptive upgrades across the entire system
* Boost performance up to 3x with software-driven improvements and 3x network more
ERDC, LEMA Power the Fight During FLEX 2026
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, May 20 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story:
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ERDC, LEMA Power the Fight During FLEX 2026
By Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist
KEY WEST, Fla. -- As unmanned surface vessels carved through the waters off Key West, Florida, and autonomous aerial systems scanned the horizon for illicit trafficking targets, a quieter but equally critical mission was unfolding behind the scenes at U.S. Naval Forces Southern Com more
Faculty Awards Celebrate the Educators Behind Stan State's Transformational Learning
TURLOCK, California, May 20 -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news:
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Faculty Awards Celebrate the Educators Behind Stan State's Transformational Learning
Honorees Recognized for Excellence in Teaching, Research, Governance, Community Engagement and Faculty Development
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At Stanislaus State, transformational learning experiences begin with faculty members whose teaching, scholarship, mentorship and service shape the lives of students every day.
This year, t more
FAU Engineer Earns U.S. Patent for Human-AI Manufacturing System
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 20 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Engineer Earns U.S. Patent for Human-AI Manufacturing System
Technology Snapshot: A new patent titled, "Adaptive Cyber Manufacturing (ACM) Through Online Human-AI Partnerships" awarded to Mehrdad Nojoumian, Ph.D., associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University, enables workers to operate m more
FiscalNote Expands PolicyNote API, Adding Local Government Intelligence to Enterprise and AI Agent Workflows
WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- FiscalNote, a technology company, posted the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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FiscalNote Expands PolicyNote API, Adding Local Government Intelligence to Enterprise and AI Agent Workflows
Brings the richest local government intelligence database, including 12,000+ municipalities and 4,000+ school districts, into the same API enterprises already used for legislative and regulatory intelligence
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FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (O more
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Spending to Grow 47% in 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 20 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Spending to Grow 47% in 2026
$2.59 Trillion in AI Spending Dominated by Vendors and Hyperscalers, with Enterprises Yet to Flex Spending Potential.
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Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2.59 trillion in 2026, a 47% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner, Inc. a business and technology insights com more
Gartner HR Research Reveals AI Will Create More Jobs Than It Eliminates Beginning in 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 20 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner HR Research Reveals AI Will Create More Jobs Than It Eliminates Beginning in 2028
* AI is Disrupting Traditional Assumptions About Career Progression
* CHROs Are Rethinking Talent Advancement Strategies
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Beginning in 2028, AI will create more jobs than it eliminates, and therefore robust internal talent pipelines will be critical to m more
Gartner Survey Finds AI Saves Sellers Nearly 5 Hours Per Week, Yet 72% of Sales Organizations Fail to Reinvest Time in High-Value Activities
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 20 (TNSxrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Finds AI Saves Sellers Nearly 5 Hours Per Week, Yet 72% of Sales Organizations Fail to Reinvest Time in High-Value Activities
Analysts Discussed Why AI Success in Sales Is a Systems Story, Not a Technology Story, at the Gartner CSO & Sales Leader Conference
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AI tools are delivering measurable efficiency gains for sales organiza more
Gartner Survey Shows 31% of Chief Sales Officers Cited Difficulty Proving ROI of AI-driven Tools as a Top Challenge for Sales Objectives in 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 20 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on May 19, 2026, involving senior director analyst Sandhya Mahadevan:
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Gartner Survey Shows 31% of Chief Sales Officers Cited Difficulty Proving ROI of AI-driven Tools as a Top Challenge for Sales Objectives in 2026
Q&A with Sandhya Mahadevan
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As AI investment accelerates across sales organizations, chief sales officers (CSOs) are under growing pressure to show m more
Gartner Survey Shows Just 36% of Chief Procurement Officers Are Very Confident in Ability to Redesign Function for AI
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 20 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Shows Just 36% of Chief Procurement Officers Are Very Confident in Ability to Redesign Function for AI
Analysts Discuss Procurement Role Redesign for AI Productivity at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
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Only 36% of chief procurement officers (CPOs) are very confident in their ability to redesign roles and processes around AI, more
Gartner Warns of Agent Washing Risks in Supply Chain Planning Technology Market
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 20 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Warns of Agent Washing Risks in Supply Chain Planning Technology Market
Analysts Discuss Agentic AI Roadmap for Supply Chain Planning at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
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Agentic AI is reshaping the supply chain planning landscape, but hype and "agent washing" are creating real risks for organizations under pressure to deliver result more
GlobalFoundries Advances Long-Term Technology Innovation Through Investment in Playground Global
SANTA CLARA, California, May 20 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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GlobalFoundries advances long-term technology innovation through investment in Playground Global
GF deepens its engagement with the startup ecosystem, partnering with experienced technology leaders to support next wave of AI data center and Physical AI technologies
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MALTA, N.Y., - GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) (GF) today announced that it is investi more
Hofstra Celebrates the Class of 2026
HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 20 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Hofstra Celebrates the Class of 2026
Ginny Greenberg
Hofstra University celebrated the Class of 2026 this month, honoring undergraduate and graduate degree recipients, as well as law and medical school graduates, while recognizing leaders in art, business, science, and public service with honorary degrees.
Throughout the ceremonies, held May 11, 17, and 18, Hofstra leaders reflected on resilience, leadership, more
Illinois Institute of Technology: SoReMo Puts Student Research Into Action
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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SoReMo Puts Student Research into Action
The SoReMo Initiative at Illinois Tech invited 11 student fellows to conduct six semester-long research projects during the 2025-26 academic year by using data science to solve real-world problems in public spaces, optimization, and public policy.
SoReMo allows Illinois Tech students to apply their technical knowhow to unlock burdens to more
MassMutual Expands Wellness Offerings to Help Policyowners Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier Lives
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, May 20 -- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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MassMutual Expands Wellness Offerings to Help Policyowners Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier Lives
New Living Well rider provides eligible policyowners with access to multi-cancer early detection, genetic risk assessment for common diseases, and AI-powered mental health support, at no additional cost
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SPRINGFIELD and BOSTON, Mass. -- MassMutual today anno more
Mazda Builds AI-Ready Data Foundation With Dell Technologies
ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 20 -- 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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Mazda Builds AI-Ready Data Foundation with Dell Technologies
Story Highlights
* Mazda consolidates design and development data into a unified storage platform, establishing the foundation for a future AI and generative AI data lake
* Storage cost per unit drops 90% while total capacity expands from 4PB to 10PB
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Dell more
McCain Institute: Top 5 Takeaways From Sedona Forum 2026
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news:
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Top 5 Takeaways from Sedona Forum 2026
The McCain Institute's 13th annual Sedona Forum, focused on the theme "The Challenges to American Dominance," emphasized the changing global dynamics that are threatening the United States' position in the world, and presented opportunities to sharpen America's competitive edge. Here are a few takeaways from the 2026 Sedona Forum.
1. Representatives Jason Cr more
N.C. State: Researchers Improve AI's Ability to Learn Tasks Without Sacrificing Performance
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 20 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Researchers Improve AI's Ability to Learn New Tasks Without Sacrificing Performance
A new framework allows AI models that have already been trained to learn new tasks without sacrificing performance when performing old tasks. The framework, called CHEEM, also improves an AI model's operating efficiency by using fewer computational steps to perform simpler tasks.
"CHEEM address more
National Cancer Research Month: Baylor Researchers at Forefront of Discoveries
WACO, Texas, May 20 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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National Cancer Research Month: Baylor Researchers at Forefront of New Discoveries
Novel approaches could provide effective cancer therapies for some of the most aggressive cancers
By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations
May is National Cancer Research Month, which highlights the importance of lifesaving research to the millions of people around the world affected by cancer. Thanks to spectacular advances more
NSF CAREER Awards Spotlight RIT Research Shaping the Future of AI
ROCHESTER, New York, May 20 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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NSF CAREER Awards spotlight RIT research shaping the future of AI
Three researchers recently received the prestigious funding
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As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in everyday life--from medical diagnostics to autonomous devices--the need for systems that are trustworthy, resilient, and efficient has never been greater.
At RIT, faculty researchers are tackling some more
Open Markets Institute Report Examines AI Threats to Independent Journalism
WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- AI and the Future of Independent Journalism: The promise and peril of privately controlled data marketplaces for media content - A report from Open Markets Institute - May 2026 (14 pages)
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Open Markets Institute issued a report examining how artificial intelligence companies and emerging digital marketplaces are reshaping the economic foundations of independent journalism. The report focused on the growing use of online news content to train AI systems with more
Penn State: 'Unconference' Fosters Collaboration Among Penn State Student Success Professionals
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news:
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'Unconference' fosters collaboration among Penn State student success professionals
By Brian D. Cox
The Penn State College of Education recently hosted the second annual Student Success Unconference, co-sponsored by the College of Education's Journey Success Center and the Chaiken Center for Student Success in the College of the Liberal Arts.
This year's event -- whic more
Peters Statement on HSGAC Republicans Voting to Block Commonsense Reforms to Hold Department of Homeland Security and Trump Administration Accountable, Lower Costs for Hardworking Families
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on May 19, 2026:
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Peters Statement on HSGAC Republicans Voting to Block Commonsense Reforms to Hold Department of Homeland Security and Trump Administration Accountable, Lower Costs for Hardworking Families
Committee Republicans Blocked 57 Amendments to Reform ICE, Strengthen National Security, Prevent Corruption, and Addres more
Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote American Global Competitiveness in Tech
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote American Global Competitiveness in Tech
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the bipartisan U.S. Technology Procurement and Access to Tr more
RISE Program Helps UAlbany Innovators Turn Ideas Into Impact
ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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RISE Program Helps UAlbany Innovators Turn Ideas Into Impact
By Michael Parker
In just over a year, four groups of UAlbany researchers, students and Capital Region startups have moved through the Research & Innovators Startup Exchange (RISE), exploring what it takes to bring ideas beyond the lab and into the marketplace.
Their concepts have ranged from AI tools designed to support doctors to systems that more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Dimah Dera and Students to Develop Trustworthy AI Through NSF CAREER Award
ROCHESTER, New York, May 20 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Dimah Dera and students to develop trustworthy AI through NSF CAREER Award
AI is transforming nearly every industry, and RIT's Frederick and Anna B. Wiedman II Professor Dimah Dera is working to develop adaptable and trustworthy models that support different intelligent sensing technologies. She recently earned a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award to support her research and e more
Rockefeller Foundation and Temasek Trust Announce Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy
NEW YORK, May 20 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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The Rockefeller Foundation and Temasek Trust Announce Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy
* GCNP aims to mobilize and coordinate philanthropic capital to accelerate efficient, safe, secure, and equitable nuclear energy deployment globally -- 0.1%-0.2% of climate philanthropy currently goes towards it.
* The Coalition seeks to expand and align philanthropic support for nuclear energy more
Rutgers: Tracking Tiny Facial Movements Could Offer Way to Measure Pain
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 20 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Tracking Tiny Facial Movements Could Offer a New Way to Measure Pain
Rutgers sought to move beyond a one-size-fits-all scale to provide a biological basis for assessing pain
By Carla Cantor
Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are working to measure pain more accurately beyond the single, subjective question patients are often asked: "On a scale of 1 to 10, how bad is your pain?"
In more
Sandra Orsulic Awarded $1.9M in Grants to Advance Ovarian Cancer Research
LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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Dr. Sandra Orsulic awarded $1.9M in grants to advance ovarian cancer research
Dr. Sandra Orsulic, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has received two federal awards totaling nearly $1.9 million to advance research aimed at improving outcomes for women with ovarian cancer.
The awards support research focused on prev more
Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television & Radio Artists: TAKE IT DOWN Act Notice-and-Removal Obligations Now Effective
LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
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TAKE IT DOWN Act Notice-and-Removal Obligations Now Effective
SAG-AFTRA and Partners Unite to Continue the Fight Against Nonconsensual Digital Replication and Urge Passage of the NO FAKES Act
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With the TAKE IT DOWN Act's notice-and-removal protections now in effect, SAG-AFTRA, American Medical Association, Artist Rights Alliance more
Splunk Issues Commentary: Beyond the $600 Billion Cost of Downtime - Building a More Resilient Future for Your Business
SAN JOSE, California, May 20 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by Kamal Hathi, senior vice president and general manager:
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Beyond the $600 Billion Cost of Downtime: Building a More Resilient Future for Your Business
As technology leaders, we've now reached a breaking point where our digital ecosystems are as fragile as they are essential. In fact, with AI, disruption is perpetual. Every link in the chain from third-party vendors to AI agents is more
Statement From Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation, on Ebola Outbreak
NEW YORK, May 20 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following statement by President Rajiv J. Shah on Ebola outbreak:
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Statement From Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation, on Ebola Outbreak
The news that the current Ebola outbreak in Central Africa may have circulated undetected for weeks and is now crossing borders is a reckoning for everyone with a stake in global health -- from leaders at the World Health Assembly this week to heads of state, local health depar more
Texas A&M Engineering: Chemical Engineering Head Earns Risk Analysis Honor
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 20 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Chemical engineering head earns risk analysis honor
Dr. Faisal Khan has been recognized with the Ayyub-Wiechel Risk Analysis Award for his impactful contributions to risk, reliability and engineering safety through research, teaching and leadership.
By Raven Wuebker, Contributor
Dr. Faisal Khan, head of the chemical engineering department at Texas A&M University, has received more
UAlbany Receives 'Insight Into Academia' Magazine's Inaugural Top Colleges for Innovation Award
ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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UAlbany Receives 'Insight Into Academia' Magazine's Inaugural Top Colleges for Innovation Award
By Amy Geduldig
The University at Albany has received the inaugural Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the nation's longest-running publication advancing best practices in higher education. The award recognizes colleges and universities where innovation is embedded in their vi more
UC-San Francisco: Improving Prediction of Alzheimer's Disease With AI
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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Improving Prediction of Alzheimer's Disease with AI
Millions of people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease each year, comprising 60% to 70% of dementia cases worldwide. While cognitive impairment and structural brain changes are indicative of Alzheimer's disease progression, the process to accurately predict who will develop Alzheimer's is time-consuming more
UNE Launches Interdisciplinary Center to Advance AI-driven Education, Research, and Workforce Innovation
BIDDEFORD, Maine, May 20 -- The University of New England issued the following news:
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UNE launches interdisciplinary center to advance AI-driven education, research, and workforce innovation
The Center for Emerging Technologies at UNE will unite AI and other evolving technologies across academic programs, research, and University operations, while broadening experiential learning, industry partnerships, and applied research opportunities
Alan Bennett
From artificial intelligence and bi more
University of Cincinnati: Inaugural AI Symposium in Finance & Accounting Explores the Investment Landscape
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 20 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Inaugural AI Symposium in Finance & Accounting explores the investment landscape
Joint Johnson Investment Institute-Lindner accounting event highlights real-world outcomes, insight
By Grant Freking, frekingt@ucmail.uc.edu
The Johnson Investment Institute hosted the first-ever AI Symposium in Finance & Accounting on May 8 at Lindner Hall, welcoming industry leaders from national firms, academics from le more
University of Michigan: Legal Pressure Key to Removing Nonconsensual Nudity Online
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Legal pressure key to removing nonconsensual nudity online
Online platforms often fail to act on reports of nonconsensual intimate images submitted through safety or abuse systems--but remove the same material far more quickly when it is framed as a copyright violation, according to new University of Michigan research.
Beginning May 19, online platforms will be legally required under the TAKE more
University of North Carolina: Belk College Expands Programs to Meet the Future of Business
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 20 -- The University of North Carolina Belk College of Business issued the following news:
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Belk College expands programs to meet the future of business
New undergraduate, graduate and international offerings reflect evolving industry needs across Charlotte and beyond.
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As industries evolve and new technologies reshape the workplace, the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte is expanding its academic portfolio to meet the moment, shaped by the demand more
University of Notre Dame: Keough School Celebrates the Class of 2026
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 20 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release:
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Keough School celebrates the Class of 2026
The Keough School of Global Affairs honored its graduating Class of 2026 -- 37 undergraduate global affairs majors, 43 master of global affairs students and its newest cohort of Ph.D. recipients -- during a series of commencement weekend events at the University of Notre Dame.
Undergraduate diplomas in global affairs
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Virginia Tech: Faculty Mentorship Fuels Alumni Impact in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Faculty mentorship fuels alumni impact in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
Randy Marchany was inducted into the Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science Academy of Distinguished Alumni, while Ashwin Aji received the department's Distinguished Early Career Alumni Award for leadership in cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and AI research
By Tonia Moxley
The Virginia Tech Department of Computer more
Virginia Tech: When AI Imagines Cities, Smaller Communities Can Disappear
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 20 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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When AI imagines cities, smaller communities can disappear
By Max Esterhuizen
A Virginia Tech study found that AI image generators produce more realistic and recognizable images of large cities than smaller communities, raising questions about geographic bias in artificial intelligence systems.
When College of Natural Resources and Environment geospatial data scientist Junghwan Kim asked an artificial in more
Wayne State Joins Fellow R1 Universities in National Effort to Guide AI Use in Cultural Collections
DETROIT, Michigan, May 20 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Wayne State joins fellow R1 universities in national effort to guide AI use in cultural collections
Researchers from around the world travel to Midtown to access archival collections housed at Wayne State University's Walter P. Reuther Library, home to the largest labor archives in North America and some of the country's most significant collections tied to labor history, civil rights and Detroit's cultural l more
William & Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science: Scientists Forecast Milder Chesapeake Bay Dead Zone in 2026
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 20 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news:
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Scientists forecast milder Chesapeake Bay dead zone in 2026
Below-average nutrient runoff is predicted to result in better conditions for Bay life
By John Wallace. Adapted from a press release by the Chesapeake Bay Program
Scientists at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS, FlowWest and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science announced today that more
Agentforce Life Sciences Now Used by More Than 140 Industry-Leading Organizations to Unify Health Engagement and Boost Outcomes
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Agentforce Life Sciences Now Used by More Than 140 Industry-Leading Organizations to Unify Health Engagement and Boost Outcomes
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A growing list of industry leaders including Chiesi, Moderna, and Merck Animal Health are using Agentforce Life Sciences to scale AI-native clinical and commercial operations.
The majority more
AI Can Seem More Human Than Real Humans in a Classic Turing Test, Study Finds
LA JOLLA, California, May 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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AI Can Seem More Human Than Real Humans in a Classic Turing Test, Study Finds
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* UC San Diego researchers ran a rigorous three-party Turing test and found that, with the right "persona" prompt, advanced AI can pass as human in live chats.
* GPT-4.5 was judged "human" 73% of the time; LLaMa-3.1-405B was 56%.
* Without persona prompting, performance dropped sh more
AI-based Media and Product Aggregation and Transaction Management
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- MUSIC IP HOLDINGS, INC., Nashville, Tennessee has been assigned a patent (No. US 12634537 B1, initially filed Oct. 2, 2025) developed by Christopher Horton, Charleston, South Carolina, for "AI-based media and product aggregation and transaction management." more
AI-generated Derivative Content Scaling for Merchandise
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- MUSIC IP HOLDINGS, INC., Nashville, Tennessee has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632517 B2, initially filed Oct. 3, 2025) developed by Christopher Horton, Charleston, South Carolina, and Jeremy Uzan, Charleston, South Carolina, for "AI-generated derivative content scaling for merchandise." more
AI-generated Music Derivative Works
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- MUSIC IP HOLDINGS, INC., Nashville, Tennessee has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632518 B1, initially filed Jan. 16, 2026) developed by Daniel A. Drolet, Charleston, South Carolina, for "AI-generated music derivative works." more
Ai-Generated Music Derivative Works
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- MUSIC IP HOLDINGS, INC., Nashville, Tennessee has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632514 B2, initially filed Aug. 21, 2025) developed by four inventors Christopher Horton, Santa Monica, California; Jeremy Uzan, Santa Monica, California; Sion Elliott, Santa Monica, California; and Daniel A. Drolet, Charleston, South Carolina, for "Ai-generated music derivative works." more
AI-generated Music Derivative Works
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- MUSIC IP HOLDINGS, INC., Nashville, Tennessee has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632516 B2, initially filed Aug. 27, 2025) developed by Daniel A. Drolet, Charleston, South Carolina, for "AI-generated music derivative works." more
Amentum Names Dr. Sam Nazari Chief AI Architect
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, May 19 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release:
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Amentum Names Dr. Sam Nazari Chief AI Architect
Visionary AI and Robotics Leader to Drive Scalable Innovation Across Global Markets
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CHANTILLY, Va., May 19, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, has named Dr. Sam Nazari the company's Chief AI Architect. In this role, Dr. Naza more
Annular Structure for an Electronic Flame Off Wand
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Milpitas, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12629761 B2, initially filed July 7, 2023) developed by ten inventors Jingyun Chen, Shanghai, China; Lian Chen, Shanghai, China; Guangqiang Li, Shanghai, China; Pengchen Ai, Shanghai, China; Yuanheng Zhang, Shanghai, China; Huijie Zhu, Shanghai, China; Wenbin Qu, Shanghai, China; Yonglong Liu, Shanghai, China; Xiaoting Guo, Shanghai, China; and Guiyang Jiang, Shanghai, China, for more
Apparatus and Method for Counting Repetitive Movement Based on Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Daejeon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12629561 B2, initially filed Feb. 1, 2024) developed by four inventors Do-Hyung Kim, Daejeon, South Korea; Jae-Hong Kim, Daejeon, South Korea; Young-Woo Yoon, Daejeon, South Korea; and Ho-Beom Jeon, Daejeon, South Korea, for "Apparatus and method for counting repetitive movement based on artificial intelligence." more
Apparatus Capable of Protecting Feet of an Animal From Dangerous Temperature and Method of Controlling Same
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- Twenty-One inventors Aditya Anantaraman, Folsom, California; Vansh Angi, Folsom, California; Joseph Castillo, Sacramento, California; Kushal Chebiyam, Folsom, California; Siddhartha Dey, Sacramento, California; Leo Guo, Folsom, California; Jeeva Karthy, Rancho Cordova, California; Tanisha Lakhanpal, West Sacramento, California; Sureena Lakhanpal, West Sacramento, California; Ai-Vy Le, Elk Grove, California; Candice Li, Sacramento, California; Aniruddh Mohan, Sacra more
Applied Artificial Intelligence Technology for Natural Language Generation Using a Story Graph and Configurable Structurer Code
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- SALESFORCE, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632445 B2, initially filed May 20, 2022) developed by three inventors Nathan Drew Nichols, Chicago, Illinois; Nathan William Krapf, Chicago, Illinois; and Brendan Robert Gimby, Park City, Utah, for "Applied artificial intelligence technology for natural language generation using a story graph and configurable structurer code." more
Applying AI to accelerate discovery, foster learning
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Applying AI to accelerate discovery, foster learning
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At a recent Alumni weekend event, Penn President J. Larry Jameson led a conversation with Presidential Associate Professor Cesar de la Fuente of Penn Medicine and Hamsa Bastani, associate professor of operations, information, and decisions in the Wharton School, exploring how AI has influenced biology and education.
The panel followed more
Aramark Sports + Entertainment Drives New Food & Beverage and Premium Hospitality Experiences at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Sports + Entertainment Drives New Food & Beverage and Premium Hospitality Experiences at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for 2026
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PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 19, 2026) - At the Racing Capital of the World, Aramark Sports + Entertainment (Aramark; NYSE: ARMK) and the iconi more
Arrangements for Detecting Bi-Directional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Voice Communications and Negotiating Direct Digital Communications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC., McLean, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12634369 B2, initially filed June 13, 2023) developed by Andrew Doane, Vienna, Virginia, for "Arrangements for detecting bi-directional artificial intelligence (AI) voice communications and negotiating direct digital communications." more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Channel State Information (CSI) Coding
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12633985 B2, initially filed May 30, 2023) developed by five inventors Sripada Kadambar, Karnataka, India; Ashwini Kumar, Karnataka, India; Ameha Tsegaye Abebe, Karnataka, India; Ashok Kumar Reddy Chavva, Karnataka, India; and Pedamalli Saikrishna, Karnataka, India, for "Artificial intelligence (AI) based channel state information (CSI) coding." more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) System for Handling a Query About a Conversation in a Videoconferencing Meeting
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- ZOOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12634162 B2, initially filed June 6, 2023) developed by four inventors Bilung Lee, Irvine, California; Vijay Venkataswamy Parthasarathy, San Jose, California; Renjie Tao, Santa Clara, California; and Sasank Vemuri, Pflugerville, Texas, for "Artificial intelligence (AI) system for handling a query about a conversation in a videoconferencing meeting." more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Security Systems for Monitoring and Securing Physical Locations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12633200 B2, initially filed Aug. 11, 2023) developed by five inventors George Anthony Albero, Charlotte, North Carolina; Nathalie Elizabeth Conley, Jacksonville, Florida; Elizabeth Jordan Knight, Clover, South Carolina; Lauren Thanh Nguyen-Lo, Houston, Texas; and Robert Jon Armstrong, Charlotte, North Carolina, for "Artificial intelligence (AI)-based security systems for mo more
Artificial Intelligence Agent Creation in a Database System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- SALESFORCE, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632442 B2, initially filed Jan. 27, 2025) developed by six inventors Prithvi Krishnan Padmanabhan, San Ramon, California; Robert Van Osten, Chandler, Arizona; Sky Chen, Los Gatos, California; Nelson Wong, Belmont, California; Bharat Suri, Santa Clara, California; and Atul Chandrakant Kshirsagar, San Ramon, California, for "Artificial intelligence agent creation in a database system." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- THE JOAN AND IRWIN JACOBS TECHNION-CORNELL INSTITUTE, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632666 B1, initially filed Nov. 24, 2025) developed by Ming-Chang Chiu, New York, New York, for "Artificial intelligence agent-to-agent communications platform." more
Artificial Intelligence Algorithm-Based Wireless Charging System Capable of High-Speed Response to Environmental Changes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- RESEARCH & BUSINESS FOUNDATION SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY, Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12633781 B2, initially filed Nov. 9, 2024) developed by nine inventors Kang Yoon Lee, Seoul, South Korea; Jong Wan Jo, Suwon-si, South Korea; Dong Gyun Kim, Suwon-si, South Korea; Sung Jun Byun, Suwon-si, South Korea; Jae Bin Kim, Suwon-si, South Korea; Joon Mo Yoo, Guri-si, South Korea; Young Gun Pu, Suwon-si, South Korea; Yeon Jae Jung, Seoul, South K more
Artificial Intelligence Assisted Recognition Method and Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- An inventor from Chaoyang, China, Chunda Zhou has been awarded a patent (No. US 12632647 B2, initially filed Dec. 29, 2018) for "Artificial intelligence assisted recognition method and device." more
Artificial Intelligence Diagnosis System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- TYCO ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., Shanghai, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632047 B2, initially filed Jan. 5, 2023) developed by six inventors Zhonghua Xu, Shanghai, China; Dandan (Emily) Zhang, Shanghai, China; Roberto Francisco-Yi Lu, Bellevue, Washington; Rong Zhang, Shanghai, China; Lei Wang, Taichung, Taiwan; and Chien-lin Chen, Taichung, Taiwan, for "Artificial intelligence diagnosis system." more
Artificial Intelligence for Alleviating Cherry-Picking in Radiology
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12633398 B2, initially filed Feb. 24, 2022) developed by four inventors Dustin Michael Sargent, San Diego, California; Christina Carr, Rescue, California; Sun Young Park, San Diego, California; and David Gruen, Weston, Connecticut, for "Artificial intelligence for alleviating cherry-picking in radiology." more
Artificial Intelligence Frontend System, Artificial Intelligence Frontend Operation Method, and Computer-Readable Recording Medium With Stored Program
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- WISTRON CORPORATION, New Taipei City, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12634336 B2, initially filed June 7, 2024) developed by Chih-Ming Chen, New Taipei City, Taiwan, for "Artificial intelligence frontend system, artificial intelligence frontend operation method, and computer-readable recording medium with stored program." more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Block Embedding
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- CORELOGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC, Irvine, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632910 B2, initially filed May 21, 2024) developed by three inventors Kien Trong Trinh, San Diego, California; Wei Geng, San Diego, California; and Bin He, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for "Artificial intelligence-based block embedding." more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Systems and Methods for Automatic Measurements for Pre-Procedural Planning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- DASISIMULATIONS LLC, Dublin, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12629209 B2, initially filed March 31, 2023) developed by Beom Jun Lee, Atlanta, Georgia, and Lakshmi Prasad Dasi, Dublin, Ohio, for "Artificial intelligence-based systems and methods for automatic measurements for pre-procedural planning." more
Augmented Reality Image Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION, Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12633002 B2, initially filed Sept. 29, 2023) developed by three inventors Hyuk Jae Lee, Seongnam-si, South Korea; Tae Ho Lee, Anyang-si, South Korea; and Abesiri Munasinghege Malinga Viduranga, Seoul, South Korea, for "Augmented reality image using artificial intelligence." more
Automated Analyzer
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1127224 S1, initially filed Aug. 30, 2024) developed by four inventors Daichi Furukawa, Tokyo, Japan; Ai Masuda, Tokyo, Japan; Shotaro Sagawa, Tokyo, Japan; and Yoichiro Suzuki, Tokyo, Japan, for "Automated analyzer." more
Barrasso Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Broadband on Federal Land
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Broadband on Federal Land
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to increase access to high-speed internet on federal land. The CLOSE THE GAP Act will streamline the permitting process for broadband and telecommunications infrastructure on federal land to expand access to high-speed internet in rural areas more
Bellucci Center brings hearing experts to Omaha, announces doctoral scholars
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 19 -- Creighton University posted the following news:
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Bellucci Center brings hearing experts to Omaha, announces doctoral scholars
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The Dr. Richard J. Bellucci Translational Hearing Center at Creighton University will host its annual Bellucci Symposium on Hearing Research on Friday, May 22, bringing to Omaha internationally recognized experts in hearing science, neuroscience and regenerative medicine.
The symposium is free and open to the public. This year's foc more
Boost Your Productivity This Summer with TLTC Workshops
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 19 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Boost Your Productivity This Summer with TLTC Workshops
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The Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC) is pleased to announce the Summer 2026 Productivity Series, designed to help administrators and staff strengthen everyday technology skills and work more efficiently across campus. Through hands-on, interactive sessions, participants will explore practical uses of Microsoft 365 and Adobe tools more
Building the future with robotic construction
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 19 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Building the future with robotic construction
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UTA architecture students utilize the college's new 3D printer. (UTA Photo)
On April 24, the Architectural Robotic Construction Lab ( ARC Lab) in The University of Texas at Arlington's College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs demonstrated its new large-scale 3D printing technology.
The event marked a major step in the co more
Calabrio Workforce Management Earns the Solutions Partner with Certified Software Designation From Microsoft
MELVILLE, New York, May 19 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Calabrio Workforce Management Earns the Solutions Partner with Certified Software Designation From Microsoft
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Verint (r), The CX Automation Company(tm), today announced Calabrio Workforce Management (WFM) earned the Solutions Partner* with more
Common Sense Media: Some AI Mental Health Apps Are Actively Harmful for Teens--But a Safer Approach Exists
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 (TNSrep) -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on May 18, 2026:
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Some AI Mental Health Apps Are Actively Harmful for Teens--But a Safer Approach Exists
The new Common Sense Media Youth AI Safety Institute finds one of the most popular AI therapy apps that teens can download and use is an "unacceptable" risk, and identifies what a safer design actually looks like
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Common Sense Media today released a comprehensive risk assessment findi more
Construction company invests in shared research at Kennesaw State
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 19 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Construction company invests in shared research at Kennesaw State
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For more than 65 years, Holder Construction has built its reputation on long-term thinking, investing not only in projects but in people, partnerships, and the future of the construction industry.
That commitment is reflected in the company's decades-long relationship with Kennesaw State University more
Conversational Artificial Intelligence Service and Chat Assistant for Personalized Entity Onboarding With Digital Platforms
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- PAYPAL, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632808 B2, initially filed Dec. 22, 2023) developed by three inventors Bhartendu Thakur, Chennai, India; Srikant Jayaraman, Pune, India; and Divya Vinothkumar, Chennai, India, for "Conversational artificial intelligence service and chat assistant for personalized entity onboarding with digital platforms." more
Cornell M.Eng. helped student find finance through engineering
ITHACA, New York, May 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell M.Eng. helped student find finance through engineering
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When Gwendolyn Minogue arrived at Cornell University, she didn't fit the typical mold of a chemical engineering student.
A graduate of College of the Holy Cross, Minogue double-majored in chemistry and political science, exploring a wide range of interests while still uncertain about her long-term path. What she did know was that she wanted an inte more
CRES Forum Unveils White Paper on Bridging the Gap Between Energy Innovation and Commercialization
WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Energy] (TNSrpt) -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release:
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CRES Forum Unveils White Paper on Bridging the Gap Between Energy Innovation and Commercialization
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Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum today published a white paper, " Crossing the Innovation more
Crexendo's AI-Native NetSapiens Platform Earns Industry Recognition as Demand for Modern Cloud Communications Accelerates
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 19 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Crexendo's AI-Native NetSapiens Platform Earns Industry Recognition as Demand for Modern Cloud Communications Accelerates
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Crexendo Inc. has announced that the company has been named a winner of the 2026 TMCnet Remote/Hybrid Work Leadership Award for its AI-Native NetSapiens cloud communications platform.
The TMCnet Remote/Hybrid Work Leadership Award honors companies more
Curving wireless beams could let cyberattackers hide the source of jamming attacks
HOUSTON, Texas, May 19 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Curving wireless beams could let cyberattackers hide the source of jamming attacks
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A new kind of wireless jamming attack could use curved radio beams to disguise where interference is coming from.
Rice University researchers demonstrated how this could happen and are presenting their research at the 47th IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy this week. Their work challenges a core assumption about combati more
Dean Danielle M. Conway co-authors article in Bloomberg Law on AI in Legal Education
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Dean Danielle M. Conway co-authors article in Bloomberg Law on AI in Legal Education
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CARLISLE, Pa.-Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway co-authored an article in Bloomberg Law, "AI Legal Education Pushes Skills, Clinics, and Healthy Skepticism," with Richard E. Moberly, dean and Richard more
Dean, Salazar, Klobuchar, and Cruz Request Information on Implementation of TAKE IT DOWN Act
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Dean, Salazar, Klobuchar, and Cruz Request Information on Implementation of TAKE IT DOWN Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) along with U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), the lawmakers who led the TAKE IT DOWN Act, are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to hold tech companies accountable should th more
Deep Learning Apparatus and Method for Segmentation and Survival Prediction for Head and Neck Tumors
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates has been assigned a patent (No. US 12629123 B2, initially filed June 27, 2022) developed by four inventors Numan Saeed, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Ikboljon Sobirov, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Roba Majzoub, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; and Mohammad Yaqub, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for "Deep learning apparatus and method for segmentation and survival pred more
Deep Learning-Based Pedagogical Word Recommendation Method for Predicting and Improving Vocabulary Skills of Foreign Language Learners
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- SOCRA AI INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12633232 B2, initially filed June 21, 2022) developed by June Young Park, Yongin-si, South Korea, and Jae Min Shin, Seoul, South Korea, for "Deep learning-based pedagogical word recommendation method for predicting and improving vocabulary skills of foreign language learners." more
Defeating the Swarm: Project Flytrap Accelerates NATO's Counter-Drone Lethality
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Defeating the Swarm: Project Flytrap Accelerates NATO's Counter-Drone Lethality
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Above the pine forest of the Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, roughly 30 kilometers from the Belarusian border, a small quadcopter rises into a sky shared with dozens of other drones. Friendly and adversary, sensor and strike, American and British. Below it, soldiers are learning, in real time, what it takes to fight as a squadro more
Delaware State University: 2026 Commencement - Largest Graduating Class Ever
DOVER, Delaware, May 19 -- Delaware State University issued the following news:
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2026 Commencement - Largest Graduating Class ever
Written by Devin Bonner
Delaware State University recently celebrated the Class of 2026 on May 15 as nearly 1,300 undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree graduates crossed the stage during commencement ceremonies that celebrated student achievement while reflecting on the university's 135-year legacy of service, opportunity, and resilience.
This year' more
Dialysis Training Using Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- An inventor from Indianapolis, Indiana, Daniel Oduoroggorremassin has been awarded a patent (No. US 12633069 B1, initially filed Aug. 7, 2024) for "Dialysis training using artificial intelligence and augmented reality." more
Discreet Device Access Indication Using Generative AI
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC, Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12634391 B1, initially filed Jan. 23, 2025) developed by three inventors Amit Kumar Agrawal, Bangalore, India; Panduranga Reddy Pailla, Nalgonda, India; and Shuaib Puzhakkal Kavalathara, Tirur, India, for "Discreet device access indication using generative AI." more
Dividing Action Requests for Execution by Multiple Artificial Intelligence Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- CITIBANK, N.A., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632310 B1, initially filed Sept. 12, 2025) developed by three inventors Ganesh Prasad Bhat, West Orange, New Jersey; Ramee S. Karthikeyan, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey; and Nikhil Arunkumar Joshi, New York, New York, for "Dividing action requests for execution by multiple artificial intelligence agents." more
Examination Support Device, Examination Support Method, and Examination Support Program for Sequentially Acquiring Image Signal Corresponding to Display Image
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- AI MEDICAL SERVICE INC., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12629000 B2, initially filed March 23, 2023) developed by Yuya Imoto, Tokyo, Japan, and Shinichi Fuchita, Tokyo, Japan, for "Examination support device, examination support method, and examination support program for sequentially acquiring image signal corresponding to display image." more
Facilitating Modification of Components of Artificial Intelligence Computing Applications via Aggregated Risk Scores
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- ONE TRUST LLC, Atlanta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632563 B2, initially filed Nov. 27, 2023) developed by five inventors Laurence McNally, Atlanta, Georgia; Shane Wiggins, Atlanta, Georgia; Kevin Jones, Atlanta, Georgia; Andrew Clearwater, Brunswick, Maine; and Blake Brannon, Smyrna, Georgia, for "Facilitating modification of components of artificial intelligence computing applications via aggregated risk scores." more
Fine-Tunable Distilled Intermediate Representation for Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- SAP SE, Walldorf, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632650 B2, initially filed Oct. 9, 2023) developed by David Kunz, Wilhelmsfeld, Germany, for "Fine-tunable distilled intermediate representation for generative artificial intelligence." more
From roller coasters to robotics, USF camps reach record heights
TAMPA, Florida, May 19 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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From roller coasters to robotics, USF camps reach record heights
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Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay [Photo courtesy of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay]
By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has long shown a knack for rewriting the record books. Iron Gwazi is North America's tallest and the world's fastest and steepest hybrid coaster. SheiKra debuted as North Am more
FSU expert explains how interactive civics education can reconnect younger Americans with Memorial Day
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 19 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU expert explains how interactive civics education can reconnect younger Americans with Memorial Day
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As Memorial Day approaches, recent research shows many younger Americans are disconnected from the holiday's meaning. To help bridge that divide, the Florida State University Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) is incorporating immersive teaching methods to better engage this audience.
Accord more
FTC Begins Enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Begins Enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act
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The Federal Trade Commission today began enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act (TIDA), a law requiring platforms, at the request of victims, to remove intimate photos or videos shared online without victims' consent.
As part of its enforcement role, the FTC has launched TakeItDown.ftc.gov, a website allowing victims and survivors to submit complaints about platfo more
GE Aerospace Completes Design Studies of Hypersonic Ramjet with Generative AI
EVENDALE, Ohio, May 19 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release:
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GE Aerospace Completes Design Studies of Hypersonic Ramjet with Generative AI
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GE Vernova Shareholders Demand Answers as Wind Power Loses Steam
WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Center for Public Policy Research issued the following news release:
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GE Vernova Shareholders Demand Answers as Wind Power Loses Steam
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Washington, D.C. -At this week's annual meeting of GE Vernova shareholders, the General Electric energy spin-off will face harsh criticism about its sustainability goals from activist investors with the National Center for Public Policy Research's Free Enterprise Project (F more
Generating, Using Artificial Intelligence, Test Data to Test Malware Scanner(s)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- ENDOR LABS INC, Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632554 B2, initially filed Sept. 1, 2025) developed by Henrik Plate, Valbonne, France, and Dimitrios Styliadis, San Jose, California, for "Generating, using artificial intelligence, test data to test malware scanner(s)." more
Generation of Vectors From Source Code Produced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) Algorithms to Identify Issues in Source Code
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- MICRO FOCUS LLC, Wilmington, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632228 B2, initially filed Jan. 17, 2024) developed by Douglas Max Grover, Rigby, Idaho, and Michael F. Angelo, Houston, Texas, for "Generation of vectors from source code produced by artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to identify issues in source code." more
Generative AI Model Information Leakage Prevention
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- HIDDENLAYER, INC., Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632545 B2, initially filed Nov. 1, 2024) developed by three inventors Kenneth Yeung, Ottawa, Canada; Tanner Burns, Austin, Texas; and Kwesi Cappel, Austin, Texas, for "Generative AI model information leakage prevention." more
Hierarchical Device-to-Device Positioning Network
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- TERN AI LLC, Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12631771 B2, initially filed Nov. 28, 2023) developed by three inventors Shaun Moore, Austin, Texas; Manuel Seelaus, Austin, Texas; and Brett Harrison, Austin, Texas, for "Hierarchical device-to-device positioning network." more
HPU Hosts Artificial Intelligence Summit for Faculty
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 19 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Hosts Artificial Intelligence Summit for Faculty
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High Point University (r) faculty members returned to the classroom for a one-day, forward-thinking summit focused on the growing role of artificial intelligence in higher education.
HPU's Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) and the Office of Academic Affairs hosted the summit called "AI For Extraordinary Education" on M more
Hybrid Physics-Ai Method for Accurate and Fast Mud-Weight Window Calculations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12631077 B2, initially filed April 22, 2022) developed by three inventors Dung T. Phan, Brookshire, Texas; Chao Liu, Brookshire, Texas; and Younane N. Abousleiman, Norman, Oklahoma, for "Hybrid physics-AI method for accurate and fast mud-weight window calculations." more
Identification of Items of Interest Associated With an Object Based on Movement in Video Data and Secondary Sensors
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- DRAGONFRUIT AI, INC., Menlo Park, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12633123 B2, initially filed Aug. 9, 2023) developed by Amit Kumar, Menlo Park, California, and Amol Kulkarni, Karnataka, India, for "Identification of items of interest associated with an object based on movement in video data and secondary sensors." more
IGCC Fuel Component Analysis and Calorific Value Measurement System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- HUANENG (TIANJIN) COAL GASIFICATION POWER GENERATION CO., LTD., Tianjin, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12631583 B2, initially filed June 29, 2023) developed by nine inventors Jianbo Ding, Tianjin, China; Hang Guo, Tianjin, China; Jian Wang, Tianjin, China; Guangli Zhou, Tianjin, China; Zhiqiang Li, Tianjin, China; Xiangping Wang, Tianjin, China; Haipeng Qi, Tianjin, China; Yuntao Ai, Tianjin, China; and Jiye Tao, Tianjin, China, for "IGCC fuel componen more
In the Digital Health Era, Can We Do Better Than a Consent Form?
LA JOLLA, California, May 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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In the Digital Health Era, Can We Do Better Than a Consent Form?
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This commentary by Camille Nebeker, EdD, MS, a professor at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and an affiliate of both the Design Lab and Qualcomm Institute, with decades of experience conducting empirical research on digital health research ethics, argues that we n more
Institute for Energy Research: Bridger Pipeline Expansion Would Replace Keystone XL
WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Bridger Pipeline Expansion Would Replace Keystone XL
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Key Takeaways
1 President Trump has approved a permit allowing construction of the Bridger pipeline expansion to cross the border between Saskatchewan, Canada, and northeastern Montana.
2 The pipeline would move about two-thirds (550,000 barrels per day) of the oil originally planned for the Keystone XL pipeline, which the more
Integrated Private Cloud AI Platform
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LP, Spring, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632588 B2, initially filed Sept. 3, 2024) developed by Prakash Mirji, Spring, Texas, and Swami Viswanathan, Morgan Hill, California, for "Integrated private cloud AI platform." more
Introducing G2's 2026 Executive Advisory Board
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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Introducing G2's 2026 Executive Advisory Board
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The B2B software world is at an inflection point, with generative AI reshaping the way software is researched, purchased, and sold. In fact, more than half of B2B software buyers now start their research in an AI chatbot versus on a traditional Google search, compared to 29% a year prior.
In this new 'answer economy,' trust is the new currency. At G2, more
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 awards $500 million counter-UAS contract
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Joint Interagency Task Force 401 awards $500 million counter-UAS contract
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KEY WEST, Florida - Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has awarded a three-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with a $500 million ceiling to support enterprise wide counter-unmanned aerial system operations.
The agreement accelerates the War Department's capacity t more
Klobuchar, Cruz Mark One Year of TAKE IT DOWN Act as FTC Enforcement Begins
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar, Cruz Mark One Year of TAKE IT DOWN Act as FTC Enforcement Begins
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and?Ted Cruz (R-TX) highlighted the one-year anniversary of the TAKE IT DOWN Act being signed into law. Starting today, the Federal Trade Commission will begin to enforce the takedown and removal process mandated by the legislation, ensuring victims can request the removal o more
Klobuchar, Cruz, Dean, Salazar Request Information on Implementation of TAKE IT DOWN Act
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar, Cruz, Dean, Salazar Request Information on Implementation of TAKE IT DOWN Act
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) along with Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), the lawmakers who led the TAKE IT DOWN Act, are urging that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hold tech companies accountable should they fail to remove non-c more
Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence to Generate Strategy Insights
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- INTUIT INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632814 B2, initially filed Oct. 31, 2023) developed by five inventors Daniel Ben David, Mountain View, California; Byungkyu Kang, Mountain View, California; Sparsh Gupta, Mountain View, California; Kenneth Grant Yocum, Mountain View, California; and Prarit Lamba, Mountain View, California, for "Leveraging generative artificial intelligence to generate strategy insights." more
Material Transferring Method, Warehouse Management Device, Warehousing System, Medium, and Product
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- BEIJING JINGXUNDI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Beijing, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12629814 B2, initially filed June 28, 2023) developed by eight inventors Bao Li, Shenzhen, China; Hongxia Zhou, Shenzhen, China; Xin Ai, Shenzhen, China; Kun Wang, Shenzhen, China; Zhixing Yang, Daxing District Beijing, China; Jie Qiu, Daxing District Beijing, China; Meng Chen, Daxing District Beijing, China; and Bin Zhang, Shenzhen, China, for "Material transferring method, more
Memorial Day Event Honors Fallen
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 19 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Memorial Day Event Honors Fallen
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Annual flag-planting event honors fallen servicemembers and includes community members and guest speakers
University of Phoenix held its annual Memorial Day event with flag-planting May 19 on its Phoenix campus in Arizona, honoring the sacrifices of those who served and died in the Armed Forces. This was the 17th year of the event, with volunteers from universit more
Method and System for AI-based Real-Time Transcription of Audio Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- Three inventors Christopher Tisa, Destin, Florida; Brandon Diaz, Gulf Shores, Alabama; and Mario Barredo, Granite City, Illinois, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12632643 B2, initially filed Sept. 24, 2024) for "Method and system for AI-based real-time transcription of audio data." more
Method and System for Assessing Risk Associated With AI Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- ZENSAR TECHNOLOGIES LTD., Pune, India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632565 B2, initially filed March 15, 2024) developed by four inventors Indrajit Kar, Pune, India; Zonunfeli Ralte, Pune, India; Varsha Gupta, Pune, India; and Ankush Rathore, Pune, India, for "Method and system for assessing risk associated with AI models." more
Method and System for Enabling Real-Time AI-facilitated Conversation Among Large Networked Human Groups
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- UNANIMOUS A. I., INC., Arlington, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12634250 B2, initially filed Nov. 15, 2024) developed by three inventors Louis B. Rosenberg, San Luis Obispo, California; Gregg Willcox, Seattle, Washington; and Hans Schumann, San Francisco, California, for "Method and system for enabling real-time AI-facilitated conversation among large networked human groups." more
Method and System for Multi-Level Artificial Intelligence Supercomputer Design
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- Two inventors, Vijay Madisetti, Johns Creek, Georgia, and Arshdeep Bahga, Chandigarh, India, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12632479 B2, initially filed Oct. 5, 2023) for "Method and system for multi-level artificial intelligence supercomputer design." more
Method for Detecting a Targeted Nucleic Acid From a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Sample Extracted Using a DNA Extraction Kit Through DNA Amplification Testing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- BIOSCI RD CORPORATION, Irvine, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12630872 B1, initially filed July 30, 2025) developed by five inventors Truc Linh Thi Le, Lam Dong, Viet Nam; Ai Thuy Huyen Le, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam; Thuan Duc Lao, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam; Nguyen Hoai Nguyen, Tay Ninh, Viet Nam; and Uyen Phuong Le, Khanh Hoa, Viet Nam, for "Method for detecting a targeted nucleic acid from a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sample extracted using a DNA extrac more
Method, Apparatus and System for Providing Medical Diagnosis Assistance Information Based on Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- VPIX MEDICAL INCORPORATION, Daejeon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12629001 B2, initially filed Dec. 8, 2023) developed by Kyuyoung Kim, Daejeon, South Korea, and Kyungmin Hwang, Daejeon, South Korea, for "Method, apparatus and system for providing medical diagnosis assistance information based on artificial intelligence." more
MITRE Names Samantha Ravich, Ph.D., to Board of Trustees
BEDFORD, Massachusetts, May 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- MITRE, a company that advances national security and serve the public interest as an independent adviser, posted the following news release:
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MITRE Names Samantha Ravich, Ph.D., to Board of Trustees
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McLean, Va., & Bedford, Mass., May 19, 2026 - MITRE's Board of Trustees has elected Samantha Ravich, Ph.D., a national security and technology expert who has lent her expertise through numerous U.S. government and private sector more
Most Business Transformations Fail. Here's What Leaders Can Do Differently
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Most Business Transformations Fail. Here's What Leaders Can Do Differently
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* New Book Outlines Science-Based Principles for Making Organizational Change Stick
* Authors Identify "Change Distance" as a Hidden Barrier Between Executives and Employees
* Practical Roadmap Helps Leaders Close Adoption Gaps and Sustain Momentum
BOS more
Multi-Modal Knowledge Retrieval System With Graph-Constrained Semantic Search
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- BIBLEX.AI, INC., Springfield, Missouri has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632491 B1, initially filed Aug. 29, 2025) developed by Jay Yu, Encinitas, California, and Marc Turnage, Springfield, Missouri, for "Multi-modal knowledge retrieval system with graph-constrained semantic search." more
Multi-Reference Image Editing Data Generation via Emergent Similarity Metrics in Image Representation Learners
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- REVE AI, INC., Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12633018 B1, initially filed Oct. 14, 2025) developed by Yossi Gandelsman, Palo Alto, California, for "Multi-reference image editing data generation via emergent similarity metrics in image representation learners." more
Multi-Stage Approval and Controlled Distribution of AI-generated Derivative Content
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- MUSIC IP HOLDINGS, INC., Nashville, Tennessee has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632515 B2, initially filed Aug. 21, 2025) developed by four inventors Christopher Horton, Santa Monica, California; Jeremy Uzan, Santa Monica, California; Sion Elliott, Santa Monica, California; and Daniel A. Drolet, Charleston, South Carolina, for "Multi-stage approval and controlled distribution of AI-generated derivative content." more
NSF SHINE Award Supports AI-Powered Research to Better Predict Extreme Solar Activity
LOGAN, Utah, May 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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NSF SHINE Award Supports AI-Powered Research to Better Predict Extreme Solar Activity
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The National Science Foundation has awarded the SHINE (Solar, Heliospheric, and INterplanetary Environment) award to Soukaina Filali Boubrahimi, an associate professor at the School of Computing.
This three-year grant of nearly $600,000 will support new research focused on improving the prediction of dangerous solar radiation more
Partnership with Write the World helps first year writing students find their voice with AI tutors
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 19 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Partnership with Write the World helps first year writing students find their voice with AI tutors
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In Carrie Kell Ed.D.'s "Writing Workshop" course, first-year students have found a surprising editing partner: Clara AI, a Socratic artificial intelligence-powered tutor. Through a collaboration with Write the World, a nonprofit that aims to develop teenagers' writing and critical thinking skills, Kell is h more
PennWest professor awarded Fulbright scholarship
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest professor awarded Fulbright scholarship
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PennWest University Professor Dr. Mark Lennon has been named a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar and will conduct research in Brazil focused on artificial intelligence and higher education.
Lennon, a professor in the Department of Business, Economics and Communication, will serve as a visiting scholar at Universidade da Amazonia (UNAMA) in Belem, Para, Brazil, fro more
Programmable Intelligent Surfaces With AI-enabled Autonomous Sensing, Charging, Computing, and Networking
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Boston, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12633777 B2, initially filed Dec. 21, 2022) developed by three inventors Yousof Naderi, Brookline, Massachusetts; Kaushik Chowdhury, Needham, Massachusetts; and Ufuk Muncuk, Waltham, Massachusetts, for "Programmable intelligent surfaces with AI-enabled autonomous sensing, charging, computing, and networking." more
Quantization and Low Precision AI Processor
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- MATX INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632219 B2, initially filed July 22, 2025) developed by four inventors Reiner A. Pope, Sunnyvale, California; Michial A. Gunter, San Francisco, California; Akshay Mishra, San Francisco, California; and Mahdi Nazemi, San Francisco, California, for "Quantization and low precision AI processor." more
Redwire Awarded a Multi-Year Contract to Deliver Next Generation Penguin Mk3 Tactical UAS to NATO Country
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 19 [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 a Multi-Year Contract to Deliver Next Generation Penguin Mk3 Tactical UAS to NATO Country
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 19, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a multi- more
Retrieval-Augmented Fusion Language Models for AI-based Protein and Drug Design
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- DEEP EIGENMATICS, INC., Sugar Land, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12633423 B2, initially filed May 25, 2025) developed by Stephen Gbejule Odaibo, Sugar Land, Texas, for "Retrieval-augmented fusion language models for AI-based protein and drug design." more
RV Industry Association Announces Panelists for Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar
HERNDON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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RV Industry Association Announces Panelists for Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar
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This year, the Regulatory & Safety Compliance (RSC) Seminar will welcome keynote speaker, Will Godfrey, Director of Mobility, Automation, and Safety at Thompson Hine LLP, as well as a panel consisting of industry compliance veterans where attendees will have the opportunity to discuss and more
SAFE Report Calls for Reversing Dangerous Domestic Decline in Major Metals
WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Energy] (TNSrpt) -- SAFE, an organization that says it unites military and business leaders to develop and advocate for policies that improve America's energy security by curtailing dependence on oil and promoting responsible use of domestic energy resources, posted the following news release:
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PRESS RELEASE | SAFE Report Calls for Reversing Dangerous Domestic Decline in Major Metals
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"Strategic Surpluses" report outlines a bold policy strategy to reclaim more
Safety Receipt Layer for Permit-Before-Action Gating of AI-assisted Clinical Decision Support Interventions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- LIGHT & SALT LLC, Sheridan, Wyoming has been assigned a patent (No. US 12633414 B1, initially filed Dec. 11, 2025) developed by Yong Bok Lee, Sheridan, Wyoming, for "Safety receipt layer for permit-before-action gating of AI-assisted clinical decision support interventions." more
Salazar, Klobuchar, Cruz, Dean Request Information on Implementation of TAKE IT DOWN Act
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Salazar, Klobuchar, Cruz, Dean Request Information on Implementation of TAKE IT DOWN Act
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), along with U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA), the lawmakers who led the TAKE IT DOWN Act, are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to hold tech companies accountable should they fai more
Seismic Activity: This Engineering Professor is Using AI to Make the World a Safer Place
LOGAN, Utah, May 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Seismic Activity: This Engineering Professor is Using AI to Make the World a Safer Place
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Disruptive technology, seismic concerns and a national issue of aging infrastructure. Mohsen Zaker Esteghamati isn't just addressing these challenges; he is integrating artificial intelligence to prepare the next generation of engineers. His effort hasn't gone unnoticed.
" We used to have this more traditional way of doing more
Selecting Artificial Intelligence Agents for Function Execution
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- CITIBANK, N.A., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12634152 B1, initially filed Sept. 22, 2025) developed by four inventors Ganesh Prasad Bhat, West Orange, New Jersey; Imir Arifi, Nashville, Tennessee; James Myers, New York, New York; and Sofia Rahman, New York, New York, for "Selecting artificial intelligence agents for function execution." more
Single-Path Dual-Band GNSS Front-End System for Asset Tracking and Telematics Devices
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- GEOTAB INC., Oakville, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12631766 B1, initially filed Dec. 10, 2025) developed by Irene Ai May Wong, Oakville, Canada, for "Single-path dual-band GNSS front-end system for asset tracking and telematics devices." more
Smart Data Signals for Artificial Intelligence Based Modeling
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632473 B2, initially filed Oct. 3, 2024) developed by eleven inventors Lopamudra Panda, Ghaziabad, India; Sumit Taneja, Ghaziabad, India; Sumit Agarwal, Noida, India; Rashmi Ashrafi, Lake Mary, Florida; Mustafa Karmalawala, Pune, India; Saurabh Mittal, New Delhi, India; Subodh Baranwal, Greater Noida, India; Gregory Tyler Freeman, Dunwoody, Georgia; Shailesh Giri, Gurgaon, India; An more
Study shows comprehension intervention, working memory predict math achievement in English learners
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 19 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Study shows comprehension intervention, working memory predict math achievement in English learners
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LAWRENCE -When a class is assigned to solve a math problem about a baker making cookies in the morning, selling them throughout the day, baking more and determining how many are left at the end of the day, the students are not just deploying math, but reading skills as well. And many students are reading in more
System and Method for Artificial-Intelligence-Driven Healthcare Practice Management
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- HEALTH INTELLIGENCE LLC, Medina, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12633403 B1, initially filed April 8, 2024) developed by Alison Han, Redmond, Washington, and Evgenii Viktorovich Bytsenko, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, for "System and method for artificial-intelligence-driven healthcare practice management." more
System and Method for Auto-Provisioning AI-based Dialog Service
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- NEXTIVA, INC., Scottsdale, Arizona has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632532 B2, initially filed March 8, 2023) developed by three inventors Gerald A. Holly, Jr., Parkland, Florida; Edwin K. Margulies, Clifton, Texas; and Namir Sincoff-Yedid, San Diego, California, for "System and method for auto-provisioning AI-based dialog service." more
System and Method for Configuring an Artificial Intelligence Pipeline
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- ASPER.AI INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632791 B2, initially filed Dec. 11, 2023) developed by Yadunath Gupta, Bangalore, India, and Praveen Tiwari, Bangalore, India, for "System and method for configuring an artificial intelligence pipeline." more
System and Method for Enhanced Marine Vessel Efficiency Using Integrated Hull Optimizations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- AIRGLIDE AI, INC, Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12630261 B2, initially filed Nov. 15, 2024) developed by four inventors Richard Poe, Vail, Colorado; John Dixon, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; David Bell, Naples, Florida; and Danilo Contreras, Davie, Florida, for "System and method for enhanced marine vessel efficiency using integrated hull optimizations." more
System and Method for Enhancing Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Model-Based Matching of Queries and Contents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632480 B2, initially filed May 31, 2024) developed by five inventors Shaul Dar, Petach Tikva, Israel; Ramakanth Kanagovi, Hyderabad, India; Guhesh Swaminathan, Chennai, India; Rajan Kumar, Nawada, India; and Ophir Jehoshua Buchman, Ra'anana, Israel, for "System and method for enhancing generative artificial intelligence (AI) model-based matching of queries and contents." more
System and Method for Loading Secure Data in Multiparty Secure Computing Environment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, Toronto, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632880 B2, initially filed Feb. 2, 2024) developed by eight inventors Edison U. Ortiz, Orlando, Florida; David Ian McKay, Toronto, Canada; Christoph Knoess, Sag Harbor, New York; Seung Bong Baek, Toronto, Canada; Ravi Khandavilli, Orlando, Florida; Adel Ai Nabulsi, Toronto, Canada; Arnold Badal-Badalian, Toronto, Canada; and Justin Simonelis, Toronto, Canada, for "System and method for loa more
Systems and Methods for Ai-Assisted Generation of Data Transformation Maps
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- OPEN TEXT CORPORATION, Waterloo, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632464 B2, initially filed Oct. 15, 2024) developed by Robert Wong, Ontario, Canada, and Stephen Kin Cheung Chan, Sunnyvale, California, for "Systems and methods for ai-assisted generation of data transformation maps." more
Systems and Methods for AI-gating Photonic Emission Control for Multimodal Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- An inventor from Santa Monica, California, Michael Reynard has been awarded a patent (No. US 12635045 B1, initially filed Nov. 14, 2025) for "Systems and methods for AI-gating photonic emission control for multimodal applications." more
Systems and Methods for Artificial Intelligence-Based Analysis of Over-the-Air Client Logs
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- HARMAN BECKER AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC., Novi, Michigan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632329 B1, initially filed Dec. 30, 2024) developed by three inventors Hyeonje Cho, San Jose, California; Brian H. Xu, Newark, California; and Xiaojian Yang, Troy, Michigan, for "Systems and methods for artificial intelligence-based analysis of over-the-air client logs." more
Systems and Methods for Automatically Generating a Website and Suggesting a Related Insurance Product Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- SAV.COM, LLC, Palos Hills, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632894 B2, initially filed May 3, 2024) developed by Anthos Chrysanthou, Chicago, Illinois, for "Systems and methods for automatically generating a website and suggesting a related insurance product using generative artificial intelligence." more
Systems and Methods for Continuous Self-Improving Artificial Intelligence Security
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- MORGAN STANLEY SERVICES GROUP INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632569 B1, initially filed July 16, 2025) developed by six inventors Rongfeng Zhou, Singapore, Singapore; Fan Liu, Singapore, Singapore; Yiqing Xiong, Singapore, Singapore; Zhi Jie Oh, Singapore, Singapore; Prasoon Dwivedi, Karnataka, India; and Sandeep Chandra, Karnataka, India, for "Systems and methods for continuous self-improving artificial intelligence security." more
Systems and Methods for Detecting Attrition in a Distributed Network Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632815 B2, initially filed Oct. 4, 2023) developed by three inventors Michael J. Oberle, Waxhaw, North Carolina; Robert M. McMillon, II, Cumming, Georgia; and James Matthew West, Carrollton, Texas, for "Systems and methods for detecting attrition in a distributed network using artificial intelligence." more
Systems and Methods for Generative AI Fine-Tuning Framework for Natural Language to Custom Query Syntax Translation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- SAS INSTITUTE INC., Cary, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632449 B1, initially filed Oct. 3, 2025) developed by Ruth Oluwadamilola Akintunde, Wake Forest, North Carolina, for "Systems and methods for generative AI fine-tuning framework for natural language to custom query syntax translation." more
Systems and Methods for Mitigating Training Data Baseline Shifts in Artificial Intelligence Models Comprising Moving Classifications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC, McLean, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632798 B2, initially filed July 26, 2023) developed by Ayaz Mehmani, McLean, Virginia, and Ruoyu Shao, Allen, Texas, for "Systems and methods for mitigating training data baseline shifts in artificial intelligence models comprising moving classifications." more
Systems and Methods to Effectuate Intents Based on Context During Utterances of Commands and Permitted Intents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- SUKI AI, INC., Redwood City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12633291 B1, initially filed Feb. 21, 2024) developed by six inventors Priyank Raj, Los Altos, California; Gaurav Trivedi, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Vamsi Reddy Chagari, Milpitas, California; Mona Abdul-Azeez Sheikh, Redwood City, California; Raghu P. Chalasani, San Jose, California; and Ajithkumar Warrier, Fremont, California, for "Systems and methods to effectuate intents based on contex more
TD SYNNEX Selected as a HPE Global Distribution Partner
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 19 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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TD SYNNEX Selected as a HPE Global Distribution Partner
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TD SYNNEX has announced it has been selected by HPE as one of its global distribution partners. The selection supports HPE's move to a more unified worldwide distribution model that focuses on simplifying how partners engage with its portfolio, enabling more consistent execution across regions, and continuing to s more
Tennessee Tech's ASCEND Center launches GENESIS to expand AI research, economic growth
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech's ASCEND Center launches GENESIS to expand AI research, economic growth
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Tennessee Tech University is expanding its role in advanced computing and scientific discovery with the launch of GENESIS, a high-performance computing (HPC) cluster designed to accelerate large-scale research applications, strengthen workforce development and support technology-driven economic gr more
The $600 Billion Wake-up Call: New Splunk Research Reveals Downtime is a Systemic Business Crisis
SAN JOSE, California, May 19 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release:
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The $600 Billion Wake-up Call: New Splunk Research Reveals Downtime is a Systemic Business Crisis
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SAN JOSE, Calif. - May 19, 2026 - Cisco today announced the release of Splunk's latest research, The Hidden Costs of Downtime, revealing the aggregate cost of unplanned downtime for Global 2000 companies has surged to $600 billion annually - a 50% increase in just two years.
In p more
Thune: Senate Republicans Deliver Historic Results for the American People
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune: Senate Republicans Deliver Historic Results for the American People
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Click here to watch the video.
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Mr. President, yesterday marked 500 days of the Republican majority here in the United States Senate.
"And w more
University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: Class Of 2026 Trojan Engineers Tasked As Trustworthy Problem-Solvers As They Launch Next Chapter
MARINA DEL REY, California, May 19 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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Class Of 2026 Trojan Engineers Tasked As Trustworthy Problem-Solvers As They Launch Next Chapter
From 35 countries and equipped with the skills to advance their chosen field of engineering, the Viterbi Class of 2026 gathered to celebrate degrees earned across oceans, languages, and cultures.
By Venice Ta more
LOS ANGELES, California, May 19 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Researchers Develop 3D-Printable MRI Coils for Low Cost Improved Dynamic Imaging
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Diseases affecting moving organs, such as the heart and lungs, require dynamic imaging rather than static snapshots, making advanced MRI screening a critical first step toward early diagnosis and treatment.
Yet many conditions still go undetected. Why?
The sensors in M more
UT Recognized as One of Nation's Best Employers for New Graduates
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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UT Recognized as One of Nation's Best Employers for New Graduates
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is celebrating another national recognition from Forbes, landing once again on the publication's list of best employers for new graduates, released May 19. This marks the sixth consecutive year the university has earned this distinction.
"The University of Tennessee continues to innovate in c more
UTA launches AI tool to support student care
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 19 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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UTA launches AI tool to support student care
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The University of Texas at Arlington is piloting an AI tool that helps reduce administrative workload for counselors, giving them more time to focus on students.
Known as Lucy, the tool helps Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) staff work more efficiently while preserving the central role of human-centered care.
"Student suc more
VHB Recognized as a U.S. Best Managed Firm for Second Consecutive Year
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, May 19 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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VHB Recognized as a U.S. Best Managed Firm for Second Consecutive Year
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VHB proudly celebrates our selection as a 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the Best Managed Company program recognizes outstanding U more
Virtual AI Assistant for Virtual Meetings
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- GOOGLE LLC, Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12632321 B2, initially filed July 17, 2023) developed by Victor Dantas Mehmeri, Stockholm, Sweden, for "Virtual AI assistant for virtual meetings." more
Warren, Sheehy Push Armed Services Leaders in Congress to Get Military Right to Repair Done
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Sheehy Push Armed Services Leaders in Congress to Get Military Right to Repair Done
Senators highlight record of right to repair support from top military leaders in Trump administration, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) wrote to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the House (HASC) and Senate Armed Se more
Wire Bonding Machine Having a Rotatable Capillary to Secure a Bond Wire to a Connection Point
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Milpitas, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12635080 B2, initially filed Jan. 11, 2024) developed by nine inventors Jingyun Chen, Shanghai, China; Fen Yu, Shanghai, China; Guangqiang Li, Shanghai, China; Pengchen Ai, Shanghai, China; Fuqiang Xiao, Shanghai, China; Shujun Zheng, Shanghai, China; Yuan Ming, Shanghai, China; Sizhe Yue, Shanghai, China; and Lian Chen, Shanghai, China, for "Wire bonding machine having a rotatabl more
WIU Graduate Student Wins Top Honors in Computer Science at Statewide Research Conference
MACOMB, Illinois, May 19 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Graduate Student Wins Top Honors in Computer Science at Statewide Research Conference
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MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University is proud to highlight the outstanding achievement of Computer Science graduate student Abiodun Damilare Adebanjo, who earned the Best Poster Paper Award in the Computer Science category at the Illinois State Academy of Science Annual Meeting, held in Peoria, IL.
Th more
Blackstone Announces Joint Venture with Google to Create New TPU Cloud
NEW YORK, May 18 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release:
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Blackstone Announces Joint Venture with Google to Create New TPU Cloud
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Blackstone to make initial $5 billion equity commitment to bring 500 MW of capacity online in 2027, with plans to scale significantly over time
NEW YORK - May 18, 2026 - Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced a joint venture with Google to create a new U.S.-based company that will offer effici more
Common sense and audacious hope: Clarkies encouraged to be engaged global citizens
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 18 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Common sense and audacious hope: Clarkies encouraged to be engaged global citizens
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University confers 636 graduate degrees
"Have a big vision. Communicate it in ways people can understand."
Sir Andrew Steer, one of the world's foremost climate experts, congratulated Clark University students receiving master's and doctoral degrees at the Graduate Degree Commencement Ceremony and encouraged them to act more
George Mason and U.S. Air Force partner to rapidly field emerging capabilities
FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 18 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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George Mason and U.S. Air Force partner to rapidly field emerging capabilities
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A partnership between George Mason University and the United States Air Force is accelerating the development and real-world deployment of technologies designed to support Air Force personnel operating around the globe.
Through a collaboration with U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT), George Mason faculty and students ar more
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Awards $500 Million Counter-UAS Contract
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Awards $500 Million Counter-UAS Contract
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Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has awarded a three-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with a $500 million ceiling to support enterprisewide counter-unmanned aerial system operations.
The agreement accelerates the War Department's capacity to deploy and scale low-cost, attritable air-to-air drone interceptors to pr more
UCS Fact Sheet Raises Concerns about Data Center Impacts to the Power Grid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release:
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UCS Fact Sheet Raises Concerns about Data Center Impacts to the Power Grid
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Driven in part by artificial intelligence, California is expected to see significant data center growth over the next decade. Current projections estimate these facilities could add 2 gigawatts of electricity demand by 2030 and 4 gigawatts by 2040-the amount it takes to power 3 milli more
Stanford University: Protein Engineering and Testing Condensed to a Single Day
STANFORD, California, May 14 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news:
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Protein engineering and testing condensed to a single day
Bioengineers have developed a novel method to bypass traditional microbial gene cloning, enabling the design, construction, and testing of bioprotein variants cost-effectively and in just 24 hours.
In brief
* Protein engineering is an important but labor-intensive process that can take many days - and longer if the protein needs to be tested more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Defense Primer - Hypersonic Boost-Glide Weapons Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11459) by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Hypersonic Boost-Glide Weapons
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD; currently "using a secondary Department of War designation" under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025) is pursuing two types of hypersonic weapons technologies: boost-glide systems more
DOT FY2027 Funding Request Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48947) entitled "Department of Transportation FY2027 Funding Request."
The report is written by transportation and industry analyst Rachel Y. Tang and transportation policy specialists William J. Mallett, John Frittelli, Ben Goldman, Ali E. Lohman, Jennifer J. Marshall and Naseeb A. Souweidane.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for the fe more
DOT FY2027 Funding Request Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48947) entitled "Department of Transportation FY2027 Funding Request:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Federal Transit Administration
Federal funding assistance to public transportation agencies is provided primarily through the public transportation programs administered by FTA./28 The Trump Administration's request for FTA in FY2027 would be a 22% reduction from the amount provided in F more
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11729) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)
Background
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Family of Vehicles (FoV) is an Army-led, joint-service program designed to replace a portion of each service's light tactical wheeled vehicle fleets. The JLTV FoV consists of tw more
McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13227) by labor policy analyst Elizabeth Weber Handwerker and legislative attorney Jon O. Shimabukuro:
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The McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA)
Introduction
The McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) of 1965, 41 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 6701-6707, requires the payment of locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits to employees working pursuant to contracts that
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National Landslide Preparedness Act & the Status of Landslide Risk Reduction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13077) by Linda R. Rowan, natural resources and earth sciences analyst:
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National Landslide Preparedness Act and the Status of Landslide Risk Reduction
In 2021, Congress passed the National Landslide Preparedness Act (NLPA; P.L. 116-323, 43 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.3101 et seq.). Among its provisions, the NLPA directs the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter, the Secretary), acting more
Housing Cost Burdens in 2024 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48945) entitled "Housing Cost Burdens in 2024: In Brief."
The report is written by innovation policy lab fellow Mary Daniels, economics specialist Mark P. Keightley and housing policy specialist Maggie McCarty.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Origin of Housing Cost Burden Standards ... 1
Housing Cost Burdens in 2024 ... 2
Housing Cost Burdens by Tenure and Over Time ... 2 D
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Background and Recent Developments
As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offsho more
U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12692).
The white paper is written by Air Force fellow Joshua Korzilius and defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Daniel M. Gettinger:
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U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury: Considerations for Congress
Overview
On February 28, 2026, the United States, in coordination with Israel, initiated military operations against Iran under the designation Operati more
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire & Negotiations - Assessment & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12678).
The white paper is written by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas, Jim Zanotti and Christopher M. Blanchard:
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire and Negotiations: Assessment and Issues for Congress
An April 8 ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in place but is on "life support," per President Donald Trump, amid intermittent fighting since May 4 that more
Defense Primer - Quantum Technology Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IF11836) by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Defense Primer: Quantum Technology
Quantum technology translates the principles of quantum physics into technological applications. Quantum technology has not yet reached maturity for most applications; however, it could hold significant implications for the future of military sensing, encryptio more
ESEA - Charter Schools Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12601) by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner.
Here are excerpts:
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ESEA: Charter Schools Program
Charter schools are public schools of choice that are created in accordance with state laws and are publicly funded and tuition-free. They are operated according to the terms of charters or contracts granted by a charter authorizer (e.g., local educational agency [LE more
Evergrande Group & China's Debt Challenges Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12042) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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Evergrande Group and China's Debt Challenges
Congress has authorized separation or severance pay for involuntarily and voluntarily discharged servicemembers throughout most of the military's history (see Table 1). The purposes for these authorities have been three-fold: (1) to ease the transitio more
Farm Bill Primer - Horticulture Title Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13225) by agricultural policy analyst Zachary T. Neuhofer and legislative attorney Jason O. Heflin:
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Farm Bill Primer: Horticulture Title
Congress has included a horticulture title in the farm bill since the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-234). The horticulture title of a farm bill generally contains reauthorizations, amendments, and new programs that more
Federal Requirements for Student Consumer Information Transparency in Higher Education Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13224) by education policy analyst Rita R. Zota:
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Federal Requirements for Student Consumer Information Transparency in Higher Education
In light of rising college costs and growing student loan debt, the availability of practical information about college costs, value, and quality has garnered congressional interest. Students and their families may consult various sources more
Memorial Day Speech Resources Topic of CRS Sheet
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R43973) by senior knowledge management librarian Elizabeth C. Larson:
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Memorial Day Speech Resources: Fact Sheet
Introduction
Memorial Day is a day of reflection and remembrance, established "to pay tribute to individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States and their families." Memorial Day also symbolically marks the beginning of summer, because it co more
Overview of the Medicare Wasteful & Inappropriate Service Reduction Model Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13133) by health policy analyst Thomas P. Hackman and senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy.
Here are excerpts:
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Overview of the Medicare Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model
On June 22, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new prior authorization (PA) initiative in traditional Medicare, the Wasteful and Inappropr more
U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12692) by Air Force fellow Joshua Korzilius and defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Daniel M. Gettinger:
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U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury: Considerations for Congress
Overview
On February 28, 2026, the United States, in coordination with Israel, initiated military operations against Iran under the designation Operation Epic Fury (OEF). The confl more
China Primer - U.S.-China Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10119) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence:
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: U.S.-China Relations
Introduction
The second Trump Administration has shifted the framing of U.S. policy toward the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) away from that of the first Trump and Biden Administrations. Rather than portraying the United States and China as engaged in s more
Federal Role in Hazardous Wildfire Fuel Treatments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13223) by natural resources policy analyst Alicyn R. Gitlin.
Here are excerpts:
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The Federal Role in Hazardous Wildfire Fuel Treatments
Introduction
Hazardous fuels are combustible vegetation that accumulates on the landscape, presenting a threat of starting and spreading wildfires that resist control. Hazardous fuels and their associated wildfire threats cross land manag more
Fees to Administer Title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13222) by environmental policy specialists Jerry H. Yen and Angela C. Jones:
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Fees to Administer Title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act: Authority, Implementation and Reauthorizing Legislation
In June 2016, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA; P.L. 114-182) amended Title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA; 15 U.S.C. 2601 et s more
Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11755) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV)
Background
The Marine Corps describes the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) as a
'next-generation, eight-wheeled vehicle designed to move Marines from ship to shore. The vehicle will be the primary means of tactical mobility for the Marine infa more
Policy & Legislative Research for Congressional Staff - Finding Documents, Analysis, News & Training Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43434) entitled "Policy and Legislative Research for Congressional Staff: Finding Documents, Analysis, News and Training."
The report is written by research librarians Sarah K. Braun, Tilly Finnegan-Kennel, Ellen M. Lechman and Michele L. Malloy.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report is intended to serve as a finding aid for congressional documents, executive branch documents and inf more
Retailer Inventory & Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48916) entitled "Retailer Inventory and Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions" by Michael Alan Havlin and Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialists.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Recent supply chain disruptions have contributed to price increases for certain consumer goods, such as vehicles, groceries, apparel, and consumer electronics. Congress has e more
Retailer Inventory & Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48916) entitled "Retailer Inventory and Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions:"
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Selected Policy Options for Congress
Some Members of Congress have expressed concern about retailers' price increases and perceptions of price gouging, particularly during supply chain disruptions. These concerns tend to be focused on retailers of certain goods that a more
Section 232 Automotive Tariffs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12545) by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 Automotive Tariffs: Issues for Congress
In 2025, President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on U.S. imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862). Section 232 authorizes the President to take acti more
Year-Round Sale of E15 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10979) by Kelsi Bracmort, natural resources and energy policy specialist:
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Year-Round Sale of E15
E15 - a fuel blend of up to 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline - generally cannot be sold during the summer driving season (June 1-September 15) because it does not meet gasoline Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements, which limit fuel volatility under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The sta more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
ACLU Urges DOE to Withdraw Direct Final Rules Rescinding Disability Access Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has submitted a public comment letter strongly opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) direct final rules aimed at rescinding longstanding regulations that ensure architectural accessibility for individuals with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The letter condemns the proposed elimination of key provisions within 10 C.F.R. Part 1040, which have governed nondiscrimination and access requirements for fe more
Aerospace Industries Association Urges DOT to Approve Exemption for Boeing 777F Fuel Efficiency Standards
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Aerospace Industries Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a petition for exemption from specific aircraft fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas standards for the Boeing Model 777F.
In the letter, the AIA, representing the U.S. aerospace and defense industry's manufacturers and suppliers, stressed the importance of globally aligned standards for aircraft certification and operation. While supporting the Federa more
America's Blood Centers Recommends FDA Clarify Form 483 Response Guidance and Introduce Voluntary Notification Option
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- America's Blood Centers, the national organization representing community-based independent blood centers, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance titled "Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection." ABC, which includes members operating over 700 blood collection sites serving a substantial portion of the U.S. and Canadian blood supply, expressed appreciation for the more
American Bakers Association Urges FDA to Exempt Declared Gluten-Containing Ingredients From Additional Labeling Requirements
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The American Bakers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's Request for Information on labeling and preventing cross-contact of gluten in packaged foods. Representing over 300 companies and 1,200 commercial baking facilities, ABA emphasized that their members' baked goods overwhelmingly contain wheat, a major food allergen already subject to comprehensive disclosure mandates.
In its letter, ABA urged more
American Bankers Association Urges IRS to Expand Trustee Access for Trump Accounts
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The American Bankers Association submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on individual retirement accounts established under section 530A of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly known as Trump accounts. The proposal impacts eligible children, account beneficiaries, and trustees responsible for these accounts.
The ABA emphasized the importance of Trump accounts as a means to promote financial education and more
American Hospital Association Urges CMS to Enhance Medicare Advantage Reporting Requirements for Better Oversight
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The American Hospital Association, representing nearly 5,000 hospitals, health systems, and healthcare organizations, along with over 270,000 affiliated physicians and 2 million nurses and caregivers, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's revised Medicare Part C and D Reporting Requirements. The AHA emphasized the role these reporting data play in enabling CMS to conduct effective oversight, monitoring, more
American Pharmacists Association Urges FDA Clarity on Draft Guidance for Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The American Pharmacists Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's draft guidance titled "Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection: Draft Guidance for Industry." The letter appreciates the FDA's efforts to clarify expectations for manufacturers responding to Form 483 Inspectional Observations but calls for more precise application to pharmacies, particularly those more
Animal Health Institute Proposes Flexibility in FDA Guidance on Responding to Form 483 Observations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Animal Health Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance for industry titled Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection (Docket ID: FDA-2025-D-1504). AHI, representing companies that develop and produce animal medicines for companion and food-producing animals in the United States, provided comprehensive feedback aimed at ensuring that the final g more
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Urges Comprehensive Data in Consumer Experience Survey
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Asian Americans Advancing Justice submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Consumer Experience Survey Data Collection. The letter addresses the proposed revisions to the survey's demographic data collection practices, emphasizing the importance of adopting the 2024 Standards for the Classification of Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity
The advocacy organization highlighted the critical necessity of disaggregated race an more
Association for Accessible Medicines Urges FDA to Clarify Draft Guidance on Responding to Form 483 Observations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Association for Accessible Medicines, representing manufacturers of generic and biosimilar pharmaceutical products, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's draft guidance on Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) Inspection. The letter, filed in response to Docket No. FDA-2025-D-1504, addresses the need for clearer expectations and more more
BASF Corporation Urges EPA to Reclassify Advanced Recycling Technologies in Air Curtain Incinerator Standards
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- BASF Corp., a global chemical producer with extensive U.S. operations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on standards for air curtain incinerators that burn wood wastes, yard wastes, and clean lumber. The letter focuses on Section VI of the proposal, which requests comment on revising the definition of "municipal waste combustion unit" under the Other Solid Waste Incineration New Source P more
Biocom Urges FDA to Clarify Scope and Implementation of Plausible Mechanism Framework for Individualized Therapies
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Biocom, California's life sciences advocacy organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance on the use of the plausible mechanism framework to develop individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions with known biological causes. The letter addresses the FDA's recommendations for generating substantial evidence of safety and effectiveness for such therapies, which prioritize regulatory flexi more
BioPhorum Urges FDA for Greater Clarity in Draft Guidance on Responding to Form 483 Observations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- BioPhorum, a collaborative organization representing senior leaders and experts in the biopharmaceutical industry, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection: Draft Guidance for Industry." This draft guidance aims to provide industry stakeholders with recommendations on handling observations noted by the FDA during more
Brewers Association Urges FDA Not to Amend Gluten Labeling Rules
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Brewers Association, a national trade organization representing over 5,000 American craft breweries and more than 1,200 suppliers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning gluten labeling and prevention of cross-contact in packaged foods. The association expressed support for accurate and non-misleading labeling that safeguards consumers with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities but recommended against expanding current di more
Catalyst Visual Media Urges FAA to Adjust Drone Operation Rules Around Critical Facilities
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Catalyst Visual Media LLC, an Oklahoma-based small business specializing in commercial drone operations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding its proposed rulemaking on unmanned aircraft system operations near fixed-site facilities. The company called for revisions to balance security with First Amendment rights and commercial viability under the agency's new restrictions.
The letter outlined c more
Celiac Disease Organizations Urge FDA to Maintain Gluten-Free Labeling Standards and Improve Transparency on Gluten-Containing Grains
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Celiac Disease Foundation and an alliance of co-signing organizations, including the Society for the Study of Celiac Disease, American Gastroenterological Association, and others, have submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration. The letter addresses concerns raised in the FDA's Request for Information on labeling practices and cross-contact risks related to gluten-containing grains in packaged foods.
Collectively representing clinicians, rese more
Center for Social Development Urges Treasury and IRS to Hold Hearing on Trump Accounts Enrollment Process
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, requesting a public hearing on the proposed regulations surrounding Trump Accounts, a research center focused on asset building and financial capability, highlights concerns with the current opt-in enrollment framework outlined in the proposed rule and recommends strategies for increasing unive more
CFP Board Urges Treasury and IRS to Clarify Rules for Trump Accounts Implementation
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed rulemaking for Trump Accounts under Section 530A of the Internal Revenue Code. The CFP Board supports the agencies' goals to enhance financial literacy and expand wealth-building opportunities for American families.
In its letter, the CFP Board outlined the critical role CFP(R) professionals more
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Provides Input on FMCSA Exemption Request for Grote Industries Lighting System
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding an exemption application from Grote Industries LLC, Madison, Indiana. The exemption concerns the current requirement that exterior lighting devices on commercial motor vehicles be steady-burning. Grote seeks approval to operate CMVs equipped with auxiliary rear or side lamps that flash or strobe when acti more
Consumer Brands Association Urges FDA to Maintain Existing Gluten Labeling Standards and Opposes Expanded Allergen Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Consumer Brands Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing concerns over the proposed changes to gluten labeling and cross-contact prevention for packaged foods. The letter responds to the FDA's request for information related to a citizen petition by Celiac Journey, which seeks to have gluten recognized as a major food allergen and to impose additional labeling requirements for gluten-containing grains (GCGs) and o more
Cross-Cutting Issues Group Supports EPA's Paper Manifest Sunset Rule With Recommendations for Implementation
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Cross-Cutting Issues Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing a proposed rule to phase out paper manifests in favor of electronic manifests for tracking hazardous and polychlorinated biphenyl wastes. The letter highlights CCIG's general support for the proposed transition while providing detailed feedback on implementation challenges and requests to minimize operational costs and regulatory burdens.
CCIG emphasized more
CUSIP Global Services Addresses Misconceptions in Public Comment Letter to SEC on Financial Data Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- CUSIP Global Services, Norwalk, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission addressing inaccuracies in the administrative record concerning CUSIP usage under the Financial Data Transparency Act. The letter seeks to clarify points raised by commenters on the joint data standards rulemaking proposed by nine federal agencies, including the SEC, the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and ot more
Economic Innovation Group Urges Treasury to Clarify Opportunity Zones Nomination Process
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Economic Innovation Group (EIG) Opportunity Zones Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), offering recommendations on the Opportunity Zones (OZ) nomination tool. The Coalition, representing various stakeholders including fund managers, financial institutions, community organizations, and developers, provided insights intended to guide states in the nomination more
Empower Pharmacy Seeks Clarification From FDA on Draft Guidance Impacting 503A Compounding Facilities
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Empower Pharmacy submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug cGMP Inspection. The company, engaged in the human drug compounding and pharmaceutical quality sector, emphasized the need for clearer distinctions in the draft guidance between cGMP-regulated entities and 503A compounding facilities, which are exempt from current good man more
Environmental Technology Council Urges EPA to Extend Timeline for Fully Electronic Hazardous Waste Manifests
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Environmental Technology Council, representing the hazardous waste management industry, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the agency's proposed Paper Manifest Sunset Rule aimed at shifting from paper to electronic hazardous waste manifests by 2028. The ETC, longtime collaborators in developing the EPA's e-Manifest system, contends that while the current system operates as Congress intended, moving to a fully electro more
Experts Urge FDA to Require Gluten Labeling on All Packaged Foods Citing Risks for Wheat-Allergic Patients
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Golisano Children's Hospital Department of Pediatrics has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing strong support for a citizen petition requesting mandatory gluten labeling on all packaged foods in the United States. The letter, authored by the Chief of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, underscores concerns that current labeling fails to sufficiently protect individuals with wheat al more
Financial Technology Association Proposes Key Changes to IRS Trump Account Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Financial Technology Association submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing proposed regulations for Trump Accounts established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The association, a network of fintech industry leaders, outlined recommendations to optimize the accounts' implementation, urging for a more accessible, competitive, and modernized financial platform to benefit American families and c more
Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Urge FDA to Maintain Current Gluten Labeling Standards
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's request for information on labeling and preventing cross contact of gluten in packaged foods. As a national association representing 119 member companies that produce or market over 95% of flavors sold in the United States, FEMA emphasized that flavors are an unlikely source of gluten contamination and s more
Food and Beverage Industry Groups Urge FDA to Maintain Current Gluten Labeling Standards
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Food and Beverage Issue Alliance, a coalition of food and beverage trade associations, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's request for information on labeling and preventing gluten cross-contact in packaged foods. FBIA emphasized its support for the existing FDA regulatory framework, cautioning against reclassifying gluten as a major food allergen under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALC more
Food Industry Association Urges FDA to Maintain Current Gluten-Free Labeling Framework
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Food Industry Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the agency's Request for Information on labeling and preventing cross-contact of gluten in packaged foods. FMI expressed strong support for the agency's established gluten-free labeling standards and urged FDA to preserve the existing regulatory framework while accommodating necessary enhancements.
FMI, comprising members across the food supply chain from pr more
Haycen Limited Urges OCC to Permit Pass-Through Yield for Institutional Stablecoin Users
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Haycen Limited submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, addressing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The letter focused on the key policy issue of whether permitted payment stablecoin issuers may pass through yield to institutional stablecoin holders under appropriate regulatory safeguards.
Haycen, developing a regulated stab more
IFF Urges CDFI Fund to Enhance Opportunity Zones Program Data and Participation
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- IFF, a leading mission-driven Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) operating across ten Midwestern states, has submitted a public comment letter to the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing key aspects of the Opportunity Zones (OZ) program's information collection process. The organization highlighted the importance of optimizing data tools and frameworks to increase certified CDFI p more
Ind. Environmental Management Dept. Urges EPA to Address Concerns in Paper Manifest Sunset Rule
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Indianapolis, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule titled "Paper Manifest Sunset Rule; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulations." The proposed rule seeks to establish a timeline for phasing out paper manifests in favor of electronic manifests as part of hazardous waste management regulations.
IDEM expresses support for regula more
International Association of Color Manufacturers Addresses Gluten Labeling Concerns With FDA
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The International Association of Color Manufacturers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's request for information on labeling and preventing cross contact of gluten in packaged foods. The letter responds to the FDA's docket FDA-2023-P-3942, concerning measures to help consumers identify gluten-free foods and ensure accurate allergen labeling.
The IACM, representing global producers and users of color additives in more
International Dairy Foods Association Urges Caution on FDA Gluten Labeling Proposals
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The International Dairy Foods Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's Request for Information on labeling and preventing cross-contact of gluten in packaged foods. Representing a broad spectrum of the U.S. dairy industry, IDFA cautioned the FDA against implementing broad mandatory changes to gluten labeling and cross-contact verification requirements, emphasizing approaches grounded in science, feasibilit more
Lantheus Opposes ADACAP Petition for Reconsideration on FDA Lutetium Lu-177 Dotatate Decision
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Lantheus Medical Imaging Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opposing Advanced Accelerator Applications USA, Inc. Petition for Reconsideration regarding the FDA's response to ADACAP's citizen petition on lutetium Lu-177 dotatate. Lantheus challenges ADACAP's attempt to revisit FDA's prior decision, arguing the agency's action was based on sound science and proper legal framework and that ADACAP's petition is a repackaging of reje more
LEAD for Pollinators Opposes EPA Proposal to Reclassify Solid Waste Incinerators
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- LEAD for Pollinators Inc., an environmental organization based in Akron, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed reclassification of Solid Waste Incinerators under Section 129 of the Clean Air Act. The letter raises concerns that this reclassification would reduce regulatory protections and allow certain facilities involved in "chemical" or "advanced" recycling to burn waste and rel more
Lee & Ko Submits Comment Urging IRS and Treasury to Expand PFE Sourcing Rules Under Section 45X
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Lee & Ko, a South Korean law firm, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the scope of Prohibited Foreign Entity sourcing determinations under Section 45X of the Internal Revenue Code. The comment responds to Notice 2026-15 issued by the agencies, focusing on clarifying the material assistance rules applicable to multi-tier supply chains, particularly in the manufacturing of battery cells and more
Liberty Counsel Action Urges EPA to Add Mifepristone to Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Liberty Counsel Action, Maitland, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to add mifepristone and its active metabolites explicitly to the final Contaminant Candidate List 6 for drinking water contaminants. The letter identifies concerns about the environmental and public health impacts of the abortion pill protocol involving mifepristone and misoprostol, contending that these compounds likely contaminate U.S. more
Main Street Foundation Supports BOEM's Revised Financial Assurance Framework for Offshore Energy
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Main Street Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) proposed revisions to the financial assurance requirements for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) lease and grant obligations.
The Main Street Foundation's Center for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement (CRAE) endorsed the proposal as a meaningful recalibration of the 2024 framework, aiming to better balance taxpayer pr more
Main Street Foundation Urges IRS to Simplify Implementation of Trump Accounts for Broad Participation
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Main Street Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service concerning the proposed rulemaking on Trump Accounts, a regulatory framework implementing section 530A of the Internal Revenue Code. The letter, authored by the Main Street Foundation's Center for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement (CRAE), offers detailed recommendations aimed at ensuring the program achieves its intended long-term economi more
Main Street Foundation Urges USDA to Refine SNAP Interstate Data Matching Proposal
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Main Street Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) regarding the agency's Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The letter critiques the proposed National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC), which aims to prevent duplicate SNAP benefits issued across state lines through interstate data matching.
The Main Street Foundation's Center for Regu more
Melwood Urges DOE to Withdraw Rule Rescinding Accessibility Requirements in Federally Assisted Construction
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Melwood, an organization advocating for people with disabilities, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing concerns about a direct final rule that seeks to rescind new construction requirements related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs.
Melwood provides services including employment, job training, and support for more than 3,000 people with disabilities and their caregivers annually. The organization warns that the more
Michelle Wright Consulting Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Gluten Labeling Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Michelle Wright Consulting LLC, a food regulatory and labeling consulting firm, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration addressing the potential impacts of revising gluten-related labeling regulations. The company expressed concerns about unintended consequences for consumers and the food industry if the agency moves forward with altering gluten declarations, especially in light of recent legal and regulatory complexities.
In the letter, Miche more
National Confectioners Association Urges FDA to Maintain Current Gluten Labeling Practices
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The National Confectioners Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information on "Labeling and Preventing Cross Contact of Gluten for Packaged Foods." Representing the U.S. confectionery industry, which supports nearly 700,000 American jobs, NCA provided detailed feedback on FDA's proposals related to gluten labeling and allergen disclosure.
In its letter, NCA emphasized the importance of t more
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Offshore Operators Committee, representing more than 90% of energy production on the Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed Paper Manifest Sunset Rule and related modifications to hazardous waste manifest regulations. The OOC urges the EPA to retain paper hazardous waste manifests as a compliance option and to extend the sunset period from 24 months to 48 months to more
Pi Health Urges Rigorous Standards for FDA AI-Enabled Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Pi Health Inc., an AI-native clinical trial platform company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding a pilot program aimed at AI-enabled optimization of early-phase clinical trials. The company outlined recommendations for the pilot's design, participant selection, and success criteria, emphasizing the need for robust data integrity, scalable technology architectures, and rigorous evaluation more
PTG Urges OCC to Reconsider Seven-Day Redemption Delay in Stablecoin Regulation
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- PTG, a leading trade association of principal trading firms, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the agency's Proposed Rule implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The letter expresses strong concerns about proposed Rule 15.12(c), which mandates a seven-day redemption delay for payment stablecoin issuers facing redemption demands exceeding 10 percent of outstand more
Sovos Urges IRS to Modernize Electronic Furnishing of Payee Statements With E-SIGN Act Alignment
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sovos Compliance, a global provider of tax compliance and regulatory reporting software, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service addressing Notice 2026-4 on the electronic furnishing of payee statements. The letter critiques the current electronic consent framework as outdated and overly complex, urging the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS to modernize the rules uniformly across all information returns.
Sovos expressed concern that more
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network Opposes DOE Proposal to Rescind Disability Access Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed regulatory changes. The letter addresses DOE's plans to rescind existing regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which currently require new construction and alterations to be fully accessible to people with disabilities, as well as mandate transition plans to remove barriers in existing facilities.
SPAN, a national non-profit th more
Superior Industrial Solutions Submits Comments on EPA Paper Manifest Sunset Rule
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Superior Industrial Solutions Inc., a distributor of industrial solvents and chemicals, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery regarding the Paper Manifest Sunset Proposed Rule. The letter addresses the proposed phase-out of paper manifests under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and discusses the company's experience and suggestions concerning the transition to the electronic m more
Texas Chemistry Council Urges EPA for Clarifications and Flexibility in Paper Manifest Sunset Rule
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Texas Chemistry Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing the agency's proposed Paper Manifest Sunset Rule, which aims to modify hazardous waste manifest regulations by transitioning from paper to electronic manifests. Representing over 60 chemical manufacturing and research companies in Texas that collectively support more than 500,000 jobs, TCC generally supports the rule but emphasizes the need for clarificat more
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Offers Comments on Special Depreciation Allowance Guidance
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Federal Tax Policy Committee of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury concerning Notice 2026-16, which provides interim guidance on the special depreciation allowance for qualified production property under Section 168(n). The committee expressed appreciation for the guidance issued but requested clarification and enhancement on multiple technical aspects as the Treasury and Internal Re more
United Spinal Urges DOE to Withdraw Proposed Rules Affecting Accessibility Standards
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- United Spinal Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing two proposed direct final rules related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The letter expresses strong concerns about the potential negative impact on accessibility standards upheld by federal regulations and the subsequent consequences for Americans with mobility disabilities and other accessibility challenges.
United Spinal Association more
Veolia ES Technical Solutions Urges EPA to Delay Mandatory Full Electronic Hazardous Waste Manifest Rule
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Veolia ES Technical Solutions LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the agency's proposed Paper Manifest Sunset Rule, which aims to modify hazardous waste manifest regulations toward full electronic submission. Veolia, a longtime hazardous waste management company, acknowledged the benefits of electronic manifesting but expressed strong concerns about the EPA's timeline and system readiness for mandatory transition to a more
Vitalant Urges FDA to Clarify Flexibility in Draft Guidance on Responding to Form 483 Observations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Vitalant, one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the draft guidance titled Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection. The letter addresses concerns about the draft guidance issued by the FDA in March 2026 that is intended to promote effective communication between the FDA and regulated establishm more
Tipoffs: Iran
Adani's $275 Million Settlement Underscores Iran Sanctions Risks Long Highlighted by UANI
NEW YORK, May 20 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release on May 18, 2026:
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Adani's $275 Million Settlement Underscores Iran Sanctions Risks Long Highlighted by UANI
United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) notes today's reported $275 million settlement between the U.S. Treasury Department and Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) over alleged violations involving Iranian-origin liquefied petroleum gas.
The enforcement action underscores UANI's warnings to the Adani Group (A more
Article 19: Gulf States - Governments Must End the Crackdown on Information
LONDON, England, May 20 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following statement:
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Gulf States: Governments must end the crackdown on information
Since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026, triggering a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the region, Gulf governments have moved swiftly to seal, even further, the information environment, controlling what their populations can se more
BloombergNEF's New Energy Outlook 2026: Transition to Newer Technologies, Expanded Electrification to Strengthen Nations' Energy Security
LONDON, England, May 20 (TNSrep) -- BloombergNEF, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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BloombergNEF's New Energy Outlook 2026: Transition to Newer Technologies, Expanded Electrification to Strengthen Nations' Energy Security
KEY TAKEAWAYS
* BloombergNEF's New Energy Outlook 2026 reveals that recent, successive energy market shocks could be a boon for the energy transition as some countries look to decouple from imported fossil fuels and bolster their more
British Chambers of Commerce Research and Economics Analyst Batog Issues Statement on UK Inflation Data
LONDON, England, May 20 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following statement by research and economics analyst Caterina Batog on the latest UK inflation data:
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"Inflation slowing to 2.8% in April is likely to be a temporary quirk due to the timing of some prices changes rather than a signal on the direction of travel.
"The key drivers for the slowdown were related to drop in the cost of package holidays and airfares alongside a reduction in energy bills due to the price more
British Foreign Secretary Cooper Delivers Keynote at Global Partnerships Conference in London
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper addressed the Global Partnerships Conference in London, outlining a strategic shift from traditional aid dependency to collaborative global partnerships. Cooper warned that the Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis is holding the global economy hostage and threatening to push 45 million people into acute hunger.
In response, she announced a pound sterling4.6 billion British International Investment package to turbocharge renewable energy more
Center for American Progress: From Road Trips to Cookouts, the Trump Administration's War in Iran and Tariffs Are Driving Up Summer Costs
WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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From Road Trips to Cookouts, the Trump Administration's War in Iran and Tariffs Are Driving Up Summer Costs
A new Center for American Progress analysis (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-trump-administrations-tariffs-and-iran-war-will-cause-americans-to-face-higher-prices-this-summer/) finds that the Trump administration's war with Iran and broad tariff agenda ar more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Ask Not for Whom the Tolls Apply - Payments for Shipping
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by Chris Stephen, former war correspondent with The Guardian:
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Ask Not for Whom the Tolls Apply: Payments for Shipping
As Iran tries to rake in cash from the Strait of Hormuz, might others be tempted to follow?
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The edge of Europe is replete with straits, estuaries, and choke points where tidy sums could be made charging ships to pass.
And since Tehran is making a reported $ more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Putin-Xi 'Shared Consciousness' Requires a Robust Western Response
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by Vice President Christopher Walker:
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The Putin-Xi 'Shared Consciousness' Requires a Robust Western Response
The debate about the China-Russia relationship is over. It's clear the two are locked into an intimate and dangerous quest to change the world in ways inimical to the West.
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The thing about dictators is that they can hang around for an awfully long time. The septuagen more
FAU: Report - Energy Prices Hikes Exacerbate Broader Inflation Problem
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 20 (TNSxrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Report: Energy Prices Hikes Exacerbate Broader Inflation Problem
By Amber Bonefont
Inflation doubled in March as energy prices and nominal spending increased, according to two economists from Florida Atlantic University.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI), the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation, gre more
Fertilizer Institute President Rosenbuschl Testifies Before Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Corey Rosenbuschl, president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute, Arlington, Virginia, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers":
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Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee:
Thank you for holding this hearing. Thank you also for the opp more
Gov. Newsom Announces Common Signs of 'California Derangement Syndrome' - and Highlights Easy Cures
SACRAMENTO, California, May 20 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces common signs of "California Derangement Syndrome" - and highlights easy cures
What you need to know: Many in the right wing are falling ill after consuming repeated misinformation from right-wing outlets like Fox News, the New York Post, Breitbart, and Newsmax -- which insist California is a dystopian crime-ridden communist wasteland. Treatment more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to The Diplomat: Trump-Xi Summit's Nuclear Shadow Over Asia
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by Asia-Pacific Security Chair Patrick M. Cronin and Iku Tsujihiro, research associate with the Institute's Japan Chair, to The Diplomat:
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The Trump-Xi Summit's Nuclear Shadow Over Asia
Beneath the summit optics lies the reality that China's rapid nuclear transformation is increasingly straining extende more
ICAEW Chief Economist Thiru Issues Statement on UK Inflation Figures
LONDON, England, May 20 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following statement by chief economist Suren Thiru on the latest UK inflation figures:
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"April's sharp slowdown is a last interlude before the Iran war-induced inflation storm hits, as Ofgem's energy price cap reduction, aided by the chancellor's cut to green levies, helped temporarily lower the headline rate.
"These figures will feel bittersweet for rate-setters as inflation would have almo more
J. Westling & Co. CEO Testifies Before Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Joshua Westling, CEO of J. Westling and Co. LLC, Omaha, Nebraska, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers":
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Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Joshua Westling. I am the more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Meloni Visits Baku to Cement the Italy-Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by Vasif Huseynov, senior fellow at the Center of Analysis of International Relations and an adjunct lecturer at Khazar University in Baku, Azerbaijan, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Meloni Visits Baku to Cement the Italy-Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership
Executive Summary:
* Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Azerbaijan on May 4, holding talks with Azerbaijani Presiden more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: South Caucasus Navigating Economic and Security Effects of Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by former career diplomat Irakli Laitadze in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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South Caucasus Navigating Economic and Security Effects of Iran Conflict
Executive Summary:
* The Iran conflict is transforming the South Caucasus by disrupting trade routes, shifting regional power balances, and increasing the strategic importance of transport corridors linking Europe, Central Asia, and the People's Rep more
Kentucky Farm Bureau President Melton Testifies Before Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Eddie Melton, president of Kentucky Farm Bureau, Louisville, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers":
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Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, my name is Eddie Melton. I am a fifth-generation row crop and beef cattle farm more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Daily Wire: Spirit's Collapse Shows Why Bigger Companies Aren't Always a Bad Thing
NEW YORK, May 20 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 18, 2026, by legal policy fellow Jarrett Dieterle to the Daily Wire:
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Spirit's Collapse Shows Why Bigger Companies Aren't Always a Bad Thing
What if mergers are good for competition?
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Spirit Airlines' sudden announcement that it would cease operations left tens of thousands of passengers without flights and some 17,000 employees without jobs.
Political wrangling has since begun as to who more
Peters Statement on HSGAC Republicans Voting to Block Commonsense Reforms to Hold Department of Homeland Security and Trump Administration Accountable, Lower Costs for Hardworking Families
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on May 19, 2026:
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Peters Statement on HSGAC Republicans Voting to Block Commonsense Reforms to Hold Department of Homeland Security and Trump Administration Accountable, Lower Costs for Hardworking Families
Committee Republicans Blocked 57 Amendments to Reform ICE, Strengthen National Security, Prevent Corruption, and Addres more
Senator Alsobrooks Votes Yes AGAIN to Advance Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on May 19, 2026:
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Senator Alsobrooks Votes Yes AGAIN to Advance Iran War Powers Resolution
Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for Senator Kaine's Iran War Powers Resolution. The resolution was agreed to 50-47.
"Finally, on the eighth attempt, the U.S. Senate has voted to advance a war powers resolution to end this costly war of choice.
"Gas prices continue to more
Senator Murray Questions Secretary Duffy on Corporate-Paid Reality TV Road Trip as Americans Pay Sky-High Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Senator Murray Questions Secretary Duffy on Corporate-Paid Reality TV Road Trip as Americans Pay Sky-High Gas Prices
Duffy refuses to engage with basic questions from Murray on corporate-sponsored trip
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Today--at a Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on th more
South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Kubik Testifies Before Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Trent Kubik, president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association, Hamill, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers":
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Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar and Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak here today. My n more
The Case Against Rob Bresnahan
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Rob Bresnahan
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"Rob Bresnahan has made himself the poster child of Washington corruption and completely broken the trust of hardworking Northeastern Pennsylvanians. He has used his office to benefit himself while unleashing higher prices and devastating health care cuts on his own community. Paige Cognetti fights political corruption wherever she sees it because sh more
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on May 18, 2026:
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Economic Fury Targets Networks Generating Billions for Iran's Terrorist Regime
Action Targets More than 50 Companies, Individuals, and Vessels Generating Revenue for the Regime
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Today, as a part of Economic Fury, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated a prominent Iranian foreign currency exchange house and associated front comp more
Treasury Secretary Bessent Issues Remarks Before No Money for Terror Conference
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following remarks on May 19, 2026, by Secretary Scott Bessent Before the No Money for Terror Conference:
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Good afternoon. Let me begin by thanking Minister Lescure for those opening comments and for convening this year's No Money for Terror conference. Thanks also to President Macron for his contributions to today's program. I am honored to be here on behalf of the Trump Administration as we continue our unprecedented ca more
U.S. Representative to U.N. Ambassador Waltz Delivers Remarks at U.N. Security Council Meeting on Situation in Middle East
NEW YORK, May 20 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks by U.S. Representative to U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on May 19, 2026, at a U.N. Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East:
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Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Director General, for your remarks and thank you, my colleagues in Bahrain, for calling this emergency meeting.
Colleagues, let's be very clear. We should truly, collectively as a global community, be thankful to God that to more
Unions push for 6% minimum wage boost as case starts in Sydney today
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 20 [Category: Union] -- The Australian Council of Trade Unions issued the following news release:
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Unions push for 6% minimum wage boost as case starts in Sydney today
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Australian Unions will press the case for a 6% wage rise for 3 million of the country's lower-paid workers when this year's Annual Wage Review case gets underway in Sydney today.
Unions increased their wage claim from 5% to 6% after last week's Budget forecast inflation is expected to reach 5 more
Capitol Hill Report, 5-19-26
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Capitol Hill Report, 5-19-26
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Audio from this morning's call is available HERE.
Topics include: E15, Iran, the Farm Bill, upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Big Tech CEOs and the price of fertilizer.
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Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-5-19-26 more
Carbajal Questions Trump Administration on Iran War During Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Carbajal Questions Trump Administration on Iran War During Committee Hearing
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During today's House Armed Services Committee hearing, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) questioned Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman and Admiral Brad Cooper, the Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), about the cost of the ongoing war in Iran, the bloc more
Cardiac Imaging Machinery Based on Ultrasound Methods
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- Three inventors Saeed Ranjbar, Tehran, Iran; Mersedeh Karvandi, Tehran, Iran; and Arash Mohammadi Tofigh, Tehran, Iran, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12629135 B2, initially filed Feb. 2, 2023) for "Cardiac imaging machinery based on ultrasound methods." more
Courtney: Of Course, a Blockade Is an Act of War
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Courtney: Of Course, a Blockade Is an Act of War
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, in a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, questioned the geographic imbalance of the U.S. Navy fleet due to the war in Iran. Courtney then reiterated that, contrary to the Trump Administration's claims, a military more
DAILY BEAST: Trump Snubs U.S. Forces to Rally With MAGA Sycophant Mike Lawler
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DAILY BEAST: Trump Snubs U.S. Forces to Rally With MAGA Sycophant Mike Lawler
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Mike Lawler is rolling out the red carpet for a president who can't be bothered to show up for U.S. Naval Academy graduates
As vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler prepares to welcome Donald Trump to the Hudson Valley to tout their toxic, unpopular agenda that's hiking costs across the 17th District, new more
Democracy Forward Launches Investigation Into Secretary Hegseth's Partisan Campaign Activity in Apparent Violation of Defense Department Policy
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026:
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Democracy Forward Launches Investigation Into Secretary Hegseth's Partisan Campaign Activity in Apparent Violation of Defense Department Policy
Inquiry Follows Public Reporting about Hegseth's Campaigning in a Primary Election
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Democracy Forward today s more
European Policy Centre Issues Commentary to Euractiv: Buying Missiles is Not Enough - Europe Needs a Deep Strike System
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 19 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by senior visiting fellow Chris Kremidas-Courtney to Euractiv:
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Buying missiles is not enough: Europe needs a deep strike system
The wars in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf have shown that long-range strikes do not deliver a decisive blow but work best when applied continuously against an adversary's critical logistics, communications, and infrastructure. Europe collectively lacks the ca more
Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the edge
LONDON, England, May 19 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news:
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Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the edge
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* the world needs fertiliser to be moving in weeks not months, damage has begun to be priced into the agriculture market for the next year as harvests suffer and food prices rise
* global conference brings governments, i more
Fungal Biocontrol
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- GRASSLANZ TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, Lincoln, New Zealand has been assigned a patent (No. US 12628752 B2, initially filed June 3, 2022) developed by three inventors Stuart Douglas Card, Palmerston North, New Zealand; Richard David Johnson, Palmerston North, New Zealand; and Davood Roodi, Tehran, Iran, for "Fungal biocontrol." more
Governor Sherrill and Treasurer Binder Announce April Revenue Increase, Reduced Structural Deficit & Increased Surplus in Proposed FY 2027 State Budget
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 19 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release:
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Governor Sherrill and Treasurer Binder Announce April Revenue Increase, Reduced Structural Deficit & Increased Surplus in Proposed FY 2027 State Budget
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TRENTON - Governor Mikie Sherrill and State Treasurer Aaron Binder today announced increased April revenues, along with actions to further reduce the State's structural deficit and increase its projected surplus amid ongoing national a more
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rogers Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on FY 2027 Budget Request for U.S. Navy
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following opening statement from a May 14, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request for the U.S. Navy:
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I welcome our witnesses and thank them for their service to our nation.
Today we'll hear from the Department of the Navy regarding their FY27 budget request.
As a maritime nation, our national security requires a strong and ready naval force, with sufficient vessels a more
Institute for Energy Research: Oil Market Winners and Losers Due to the Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Oil Market Winners and Losers Due to the Iran Conflict
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Key Takeaways
1 The conflict in Iran is prompting countries to place greater emphasis on supply security.
2 Asia has been particularly hard-hit because of its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil and petroleum products, although China is better insulated by its huge domestic strategic reserves.
3 The United States, Brazi more
Iran's Baha'i Community Under Intensified State Attack Amid Escalating Domestic Repression
NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release:
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Iran's Baha'i Community Under Intensified State Attack Amid Escalating Domestic Repression
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State Campaign of Arrests, Raids, Torture, and Enforced Disappearances in Cities Across Iran
Judge: "You Must Pay the Price for Being Baha'i"
May 19, 2026 -As Iranian authorities intensify their nationwide repression campaign, they have sharply escalated the persecution of th more
London School of Hygiene: Expert Comment - What Leaders Must Do to Tackle the Climate and Health Crisis in Europe
LONDON, England, May 19 (TNSrep) -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news:
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Expert comment: What leaders must do to tackle the climate and health crisis in Europe
LSHTM experts involved with Europe-wide commission calling for climate change to be treated as public health emergency
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) experts involved in a new report (https://www.who.int/europe/publications/m/item/pan-european-commission-on-clima more
McConnell Remarks at SAC-D FY27 Army Budget Hearing
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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McConnell Remarks at SAC-D FY27 Army Budget Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Army":
I want to start by acknowledging the men and women of the U.S. Army working every day more
National Defense Strategy Prioritizes America First, Leader Says
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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National Defense Strategy Prioritizes America First, Leader Says
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The U.S. will prioritize theaters with the greatest consequence for American interests and where only American power can play a decisive role, said Daniel Zimmerman, assistant secretary of war for international security affairs, who spoke today during a hearing in Washington before the House Armed Services Committee regarding the military's poli more
NEWS: Senate to Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Tomorrow
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Senate to Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Tomorrow
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Washington, D.C. - The Senate will vote tomorrow on a War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within and against Iran. Tomorrow marks 80 days since the Trump-Vance Administration launched Operation Epic Fury. The resolution is led by U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Senate more
NYT Speaks With Allentown Residents on Rising Costs: "Does it make me want to vote? Yes -- for the opposite of what we have now."
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NYT Speaks With Allentown Residents on Rising Costs: "Does it make me want to vote? Yes -- for the opposite of what we have now."
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Allentown voters sound off on D.C. Republicans over rising prices
The New York Times traveled to Allentown to speak with residents who are getting crushed by the policies of D.C. Republicans like Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, who has unleashed higher p more
Ottawa and Major Projects Office advised that granting new public funding to LNG projects violates Canadian Charter, risks lawsuits to follow
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 19 [Category: Environment] -- Ecojustice issued the following news release:
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Ottawa and Major Projects Office advised that granting new public funding to LNG projects violates Canadian Charter, risks lawsuits to follow
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As government outlines 12 foreign- and American-owned LNG projects in recent Budget
VANCOUVER, BC | May 19, 2026 - The federal government, its ministers and Crown corporations-including the Canada Infrastructure Bank, Export Developmen more
Padilla Statement on House-Passed Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Statement on House-Passed Farm Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
"I am disappointed that the House-passed Farm Bill does not reverse the devastating cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) made by Donald Trump's so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Ac more
Rep. Vasquez Demands Answers for New Mexicans, Pressing Pentagon Officials on Iran War Cost, Strategy, & Exit Plan
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Vasquez Demands Answers for New Mexicans, Pressing Pentagon Officials on Iran War Cost, Strategy, & Exit Plan
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On May 19, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) pressed Pentagon officials on the Iran war, demanding answers for New Mexico regarding the war's duration, cost, and the Administration's lack of an exit plan. Recent polling shows that 61% of Americans more
Saliva could flag one of SA's deadliest and baffling cancers sooner
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 19 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news:
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Saliva could flag one of SA's deadliest and baffling cancers sooner
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Could bacteria in saliva offer a low-cost warning signal for oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma?
Scientists at the Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience ( SBIMB ) at Wits University are exploring whether bacteria in saliva could offer a low-cost warning signal for oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, wh more
Seismic Activity: This Engineering Professor is Using AI to Make the World a Safer Place
LOGAN, Utah, May 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Seismic Activity: This Engineering Professor is Using AI to Make the World a Safer Place
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Disruptive technology, seismic concerns and a national issue of aging infrastructure. Mohsen Zaker Esteghamati isn't just addressing these challenges; he is integrating artificial intelligence to prepare the next generation of engineers. His effort hasn't gone unnoticed.
" We used to have this more traditional way of doing more
Senator Hassan Statement on Republicans Advancing Partisan Slush Fund for ICE, Trump's Ballroom, Out of Homeland Security Committee
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senator Hassan Statement on Republicans Advancing Partisan Slush Fund for ICE, Trump's Ballroom, Out of Homeland Security Committee
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statement after Republicans on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to advance legislation that expands a partisan slush fund for ICE and provides $1 billion in taxpayer dollars f more
Sorensen Presses Military Leadership on Cost of Iran War
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Sorensen Presses Military Leadership on Cost of Iran War
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) pressed Pentagon leadership about the cost of the Iran war for taxpayers, the administration's exit strategy, and the dangers of Russian collaboration with Iran.
"My neighbors are paying $5 for a gallon of gas while the Trump administration spends $1 billion of our tax dollar more
Warren Rallies Democrats on the Path Forward for Universal Child Care
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Rallies Democrats on the Path Forward for Universal Child Care
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"It would be political malpractice for Democrats not to be talking about child care every chance we get, going into the midterms and beyond"
Livestream of Speech (YouTube)
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joined the Center for American Progress' IDEAS Conference to deliver a speech o more
World No Tobacco Day 2026 awards - meet the winners
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 19 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news:
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World No Tobacco Day 2026 awards - meet the winners
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Each year, WHO honours individuals and organizations from each of the six WHO regions for their outstanding contributions to tobacco control. The recipients of the 2026 awards are:
WHO Director-General Special award:
His Excellency, Dr Shaya Mohsin Zindani, Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Republic o more
As Trump's War Surges Gas Prices, Whitehouse, Magaziner, and Amo Call for Big Oil Profits Clawback to Get Rhode Islanders Relief at the Pump
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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As Trump's War Surges Gas Prices, Whitehouse, Magaziner, and Amo Call for Big Oil Profits Clawback to Get Rhode Islanders Relief at the Pump
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Big Oil Windfall Profits bill would protect consumers from giant oil companies exploiting world events to jack up prices
Washington, D.C. - With gas prices skyrocketing because of President Trump's war in the Middle East, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whit more
Senate to Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Tomorrow
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Senate to Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Tomorrow
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate will vote tomorrow on a War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within and against Iran. Tomorrow marks 80 days since the Trump-Vance Administration launched Operation Epic Fury. The resolution is led by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. S more
Durbin Statement On Democrats Stopping Republicans' First Attempt To Include Trump's Billion Dollar Ballroom In Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement:
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Durbin Statement On Democrats Stopping Republicans' First Attempt To Include Trump's Billion Dollar Ballroom In Reconciliation Bill
SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Senate Parliamentarian ruled in favor of Senate Democrats' chall more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to The Hill: After the Trump-Xi Summit, China, Not America, Is on the Back Foot
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by senior fellow John Lee to The Hill:
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After the Trump-Xi Summit, China, Not America, Is on the Back Foot
The Chinese Communist Party has been tirelessly promoting a narrative to non-Western populations: First, the U.S. is in decline; second, China's rise and dominance are assured; and third, the eclipse of the West is more
