31-Year Industry Veteran With $145 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Innovative Technology and Supportive Culture
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 12 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release:
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31-Year Industry Veteran with $145 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Innovative Technology and Supportive Culture
Mitchell Edenbaum joins the branch channel of Ameriprise from Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
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Financial advisor Mitchell Edenbaum recently joined the branch channel of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (N more
Babcock & Wilcox Signs Agreement With Siemens Energy to Commence Work on 20 Steam Turbines for Data Center Power Generation
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises, a provider of energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Babcock & Wilcox Signs Agreement with Siemens Energy to Commence Work on 20 Steam Turbines for Data Center Power Generation
* Agreement positions B&W to deliver 20 50-megawatt steam turbines for customers on accelerated timelines
* AI data centers and large-scale power generatio more
Berkeley Lab Technology Wins R&D 100 Award
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Berkeley Lab Technology Wins R&D 100 Award
R&D 100 Awards recognize Lab research that could improve medical diagnostics and fuel performance.
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An advanced medical imaging technology from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has been honored with a 2026 R&D 100 Award. The award, presented by R&D Magazine and selecte more
Case Western Reserve: Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair Receives Ohio Sea Grant Award
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Civil and Environmental Engineering chair receives Ohio Sea Grant Award
Case School of Engineering's Civil and Environmental Department Engineering department chair Xiong (Bill) Yu, PhD, and his research team have received a 2026 Ohio Sea Grant award titled: "AI-Empowered Smart Sewer Systems for Stormwater Overflow Reduction in the Lake Erie Watershed." Stormwater overflow poses a significant water qu more
Cisco Receives the 2026 Global Enterprise Desktop Phone Company of the Year Recognition for Outstanding Enterprise Communications Innovation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following statement on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Cisco Receives the 2026 Global Enterprise Desktop Phone Company of the Year Recognition for Outstanding Enterprise Communications Innovation
The company is redefining enterprise desk phone solutions through an integrated device experience that combines secure communications, intelligent more
Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Accounting for Compounding Climate Events in Emergency Management
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
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Accounting for Compounding Climate Events in Emergency Management
Climate researchers Marco Tedesco and David Sathuluri reflect on how a single week of heat, smoke and flooding exposed the vulnerability of NYC.
By Marco Tedesco and David Sathuluri
On July 15, temperatures along the East Coast were close to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with the heat index in New York City (a measure of what more
Comcast Business and Colt Technology Services Launch Innovation Lab Program to Automate Global Enterprise Connectivity
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Comcast Business and Colt Technology Services Launch Innovation Lab Program to Automate Global Enterprise Connectivity
* Comcast Business and Colt Technology Services are building API-driven interoperability on Mplify LSO standards, the Innovation Lab's first program with an international carrier partner.
* Enterprises operating across North America and Europe more
CrowdStrike Named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for MDR/MXDR for the Enterprise Vendor Assessment
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Aug. 11, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for MDR/MXDR for the Enterprise Vendor Assessment
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide MDR/MXDR for the Enterprise 2026 Vendor Assessment.1
The enterprise MDR mark more
Gartner Survey Finds Audit Teams' AI Use is Common, But Most Teams are Lacking Strategic Adoption and Application
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Finds Audit Teams' AI Use is Common, But Most Teams are Lacking Strategic Adoption and Application
While 93% of audit leaders report some level of AI use, only 38% have an AI strategy, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company.
The webinar poll of 743 audit professionals, taken in 2026, re more
House Budget Committee Issues Report on Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2027 (Part 1 of 9)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-754) on the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal 2027 (H.Con.Res. 113). The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on July 18, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 22, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Budget Committee.
Here are excerpts:
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INTRODUCTION
Our nation faces an unprecedented level of threats from foreign adversaries that aim to bring an end to our global leade more
House Budget Committee Issues Report on Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2027 (Part 4 of 9)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-754) on the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal 2027 (H.Con.Res. 113). The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on July 18, 2026.
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TITLE II--RECONCILIATION
SEC. 201. RECONCILIATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(a) Submissions.--In the House of Representatives, not later than September 11, 2026, the committees named in subsection (b) shall submit th more
House Budget Committee Issues Report on Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2027 (Part 5 of 9)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-754) on the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal 2027 (H.Con.Res. 113). The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on July 18, 2026.
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(Continued from Part 4 of 9)
TITLE II--RECONCILIATION
SEC. 201. RECONCILIATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(a) Submissions.--In the House of Representatives, not later than September 11, 2026, the committees named in subsection (b) shall submit th more
House Science, Space & Technology Committee Issues Report on Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-751) on the Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act (H.R. 3029). The report was advanced by Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, on July 16, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 3029 takes a proactive and balanced approach to biosecurity in the biote more
India's Smartphone Shipments Fall 11.1% in Q2 2026 Amid Deepening Memory Chip Shortage
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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India's Smartphone Shipments Fall 11.1% in Q2 2026 Amid Deepening Memory Chip Shortage
Entry-Level Segment Contracts Sharply as ASPs Hit a Record US$315; Yet Market Value Grows at +1.7% Despite Volume Declines.
What Happened in India's Smartphone Market in Q2 2026?
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INDIA - According to IDC 's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracke more
Leonardo DRS Demonstrates Defeat of Group 1-2 Unmanned Aerial System Threats for Fielded SGT STOUT M-SHORAD
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Leonardo DRS Demonstrates Defeat of Group 1-2 Unmanned Aerial System Threats for Fielded SGT STOUT M-SHORAD
Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced today that the company's SGT STOUT M-SHORAD Mission Equipment Package (MEP) successfully defeated Group 1-2 small, un more
NetApp Hosts 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results Webcast
SUNNYVALE, California, Aug. 12 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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NetApp Hosts First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results Webcast
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- After market close on September 2, 2026, NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) will announce financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, which ended July 31, 2026.
NetApp executive management will host a conference call Webcast at more
New Jersey Institute of Technology: FirstLook, an Alumni-Formed Technology Company, Helps Build New Oak Residence Hall
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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FirstLook, an Alumni-Formed Technology Company, Helps Build New Oak Residence Hall
Written by: Evan Koblentz
FirstLook Services, a company that performs 3D drone mapping and laser scanning for construction sites, was founded by three childhood friends who went through NJIT together and is now helping to build the new Oak Hall.
The maps and scans, known as orthomosaic imaging and point clou more
NJIT and Ziplines Education Launch FutureWork AI Capability Series
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT and Ziplines Education Launch FutureWork AI Capability Series
New online certificate programs equip professionals with practical AI skills to drive productivity, innovation, and career success.
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New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), through its professional education and workforce development division The Learning and Development Initiative (LDI), has partnered with Ziplines Edu more
NJIT Hosts National Conversation on AI and the Future of First-Year Engineering
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Hosts National Conversation on AI and the Future of First-Year Engineering
Engineering educators and students from institutions across the country gathered at New Jersey Institute of Technology for the 2026 First-Year Engineering Experience Conference, examining how universities can prepare beginning engineers for a profession -- and an educational environment -- being reshaped by artif more
Noble Strengthens Institutional Investment Platform With Appointment of Stephen Paul as Senior Director of Data, Technology and Innovation
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 -- Noble Investment Group, a real estate investment manager specializing in the travel and hospitality sector, issued the following news on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Noble Strengthens Institutional Investment Platform with Appointment of Stephen Paul as Senior Director of Data, Technology and Innovation
Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announced the appointment of Stephen Paul as Senior Director of Data, Technology and Innovation. The newly created leadership role r more
Northwestern University: Chatbots are Changing Who Wins Research Grants, Study Finds
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Chatbots are changing who wins research grants, study finds
While AI is increasing the quantity of studies scientists can produce, it may also be narrowing the breadth of discovery
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A new study from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management found that research proposals showing stronger signs of AI-assisted writing were four percentage points more likely to receive funding from the Na more
Pulitzer Center: Grant Will Fund Team Working Together To Examine AI's Impact on Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news:
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Grant Will Fund Team Working Together To Examine AI's Impact on Communities
Authors: Karol Ilagan, Pulitzer Center Staff, Maria Karienova, Pulitzer Center Staff
AI technology in the Global Majority, especially in South and Southeast Asia, is accepted as a potential tool to disrupt the status quo: from supporting governments in disbursing pension funds, to more
Quantinuum and Oracle Partner to Accelerate Hybrid Quantum Compute Adoption on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 12 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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Quantinuum and Oracle Partner to Accelerate Hybrid Quantum Compute Adoption on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Quantinuum's most advanced quantum computer, Helios, will be deployed in a US-based OCI AI data center to enable hybrid quantum-AI workloads as an OCI service.
Quantinuum and Oracle aim to support enterprise, AI lab, academic, and research applications s more
Rep. Jordan, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Korea Media & Communications Commission Chairman Kim
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, with three co-signers issued the following letter to Kim Jong-cheol, chairman of the Korea Media and Communications Commission:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
Mr. Kim Jong-cheol
Chairman
Korea Media and Communications Commission
Government Complex-Gwacheon, Building 2
47 Gwanmun-ro, Gwacheon-si
Gyeonggi-do 13809
Republic of Korea
Dear Chairman Kim:
The Committe more
Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to Commerce Under Secretary Kessler
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Jeffrey Kessler, under secretary for industry and security at the U.S. Department of Commerce:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6th, 2026
The Honorable Jeffrey Kessler
Under Secretary for Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave NW
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Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Ph.D. Student Earns Prestigious SMART Scholarship
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 12 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT computing Ph.D. student earns prestigious SMART Scholarship
Student conducts AI research through government scholarship-for-service award
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Cedric Bone, a Ph.D. student at Rochester Institute of Technology, wants to better understand how humans adapt to artificial intelligence (AI) systems. His research has led to a government scholarship award that fully funds his tuition and guar more
Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Comptroller of the Currency Gould, Fed Vice Chair Bowman
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould and Michelle Bowman, vice chair of supervision at the Federal Reserve Board:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
The Honorable Michelle Bowman
Vice Chair of Supervision
Federal Reserve Board
20th Street and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20551
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Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Issues Report on National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-129) on the National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act (S. 3468). The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on July 13, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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PURPOSE OF THE BILL
The purpose of S. 3468 is to require the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), in consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to estab more
Shapiro Administration Launches Keystone AgTech Alliance to Keep Pennsylvania Agriculture Innovating and Leading the Nation
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Launches Keystone AgTech Alliance to Keep Pennsylvania Agriculture Innovating and Leading the Nation
The new alliance's collective goal is to make Pennsylvania the premier state for farmer-centered innovation, connecting real-world challenges with proven technology-based solutions.
The alliance will further advance the goals of the Shapiro A more
Student Research Projects Take Center Stage at Embry Riddle Summer Symposium
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Student Research Projects Take Center Stage at Embry Riddle Summer Symposium
Author: Melanie Stawicki Azam
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University student Graeme Grainger conducted research this summer on a saliva-based test to detect radiation-induced lung injury -- a test that could potentially be used for astronauts exposed to space radiation.
Working on the project with Dr. Amber Paul, more
Syracuse University: Foundational Course Opens Doors for Veterans in the Microchip Industry
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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This Foundational Course Opens Doors for Veterans in the Microchip Industry
More than 1,000 veterans and military-connected individuals have taken Syracuse University's Semiconductor Foundations course to explore careers in semiconductor manufacturing.
John Boccacino
An introductory semiconductor course is opening doors to one of the country's fastest-growing industries for veterans, transitioning service me more
Twelve U.S. Health Systems and Aidoc Unite to Confront America's Diagnostic Capacity Crisis
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 12 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release:
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Twelve U.S. Health Systems and Aidoc Unite to Confront America's Diagnostic Capacity Crisis
As demand for diagnostic answers outpaces the physicians available to deliver them, health systems are collaborating with Aidoc on a shared goal: helping patients receive a safe, accurate diagnosis sooner
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NEW YORK -- Twelve U.S. health systems have formed the Diagnostic AI Consortium with Aidoc to harness diag more
University of Cincinnati: Cancer Center Director Charts Future Based on Collaboration, AI
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Cancer Center director charts future based on collaboration, AI
New leader shares vision in The Cancer Letter, Cincinnati Business Courier
By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu
David Gius, MD, PhD, was featured in a Cincinnati Business Courier article and The Cancer Letter's "The Directors" podcast discussing his priorities and goals after he recently took the helm as director of the U more
University of Hawaii: Hawaii CC Professor Awarded Fulbright for Marine Science Research
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 12 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
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Hawaii CC professor awarded Fulbright for marine science research
Hawaii Community College Assistant Professor of Biology Jennifer Sims has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2026-27 academic year. She will teach and conduct research at the University of Malta.
Sims' research focuses on microplastic pollution, plastic degradation and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled environment more
University of Houston College of Pharmacy Secures More Than $1M to Solve Complex Health Challenges
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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UH College of Pharmacy Secures More Than $1M to Solve Complex Health Challenges
New Projects Reflect UH Health's Mission to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
Key Takeaways
* UH College of Pharmacy researchers receive more than $1 million to target three major healthcare challenges: sepsis (leading cause of hospital deaths), Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (costing $305B nationally), and more
University of Michigan-Dearborn: Major Opens Doors to Diverse Career Paths
DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news:
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New major opens doors to diverse career paths
A first-of-its-kind undergraduate research administration degree responds to a growing employment need across the U.S. -- and right here in Michigan.
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When Evan Webb applied for an internship with the University of Michigan's Office of Research and Sponsored Projects last winter, he wasn't sure what to expect. He'd never considered a job i more
University of Texas El Paso College of Education Summit Explores the Future of AI Education and Work in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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UTEP College of Education Summit Explores the Future of AI Education and Work in El Paso
After training more than 700 educators and reaching 25,000 students in AI education, the UTEP College of Education launches next phase of programming
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Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn, how employees work and how government and business services are delivered. Rather than wait more
VCU Offers Dozens of New Degrees, Minors and More This Fall
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU offers dozens of new degrees, minors and more this fall
From robotics and AI to healthcare and business, the academic programs reflect the evolving workforce and promote experiential learning for students.
By Elinor Frisa
As the 2026-27 academic year kicks off this month, Virginia Commonwealth University students have dozens of new options to consider when pursuing degrees, certificates, con more
Virginia Tech: Fangzheng Lyu Leads NSF Project to Bring AI and Advanced Computing to Urban Research and Education
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Fangzheng Lyu leads NSF project to bring AI and advanced computing to urban research and education
The three-year CITY-AI project will prepare geographers, planners, students, and researchers to use artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to better understand cities.
By Max Esterhuizen
Fangzheng Lyu, an assistant professor in Virginia Tech's Department of Geography, is leading a three-year, nearl more
Virginia Tech: Virginia Cyber Range Celebrates 10 Years of Advancing Cybersecurity Education
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Virginia Cyber Range celebrates 10 years of advancing cybersecurity education
By Maureen Lawrence-Kuether
The ninth annual Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference brought together educators, government agencies, industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, and students from across Virginia to explore emerging technologies, share ideas, and prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Hosted by more
Accurate Gas Leak Detection Using Tuneable Diode Lidar Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- QLM TECHNOLOGY LTD, Paignton, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12704628 B2, initially filed Nov. 20, 2024) developed by three inventors Xiao Ai, Bristol, United Kingdom; James Graham Titchener, Bristol, United Kingdom; and Murray Keith Reed, Paignton, United Kingdom, for "Accurate gas leak detection using tuneable diode lidar systems." more
Agentic Artificial Intelligence With Domain-Specific Context Validation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- C3.AI, INC., Redwood City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705273 B2, initially filed Dec. 20, 2024) developed by seven inventors Thomas M. Siebel, Woodside, California; Nikhil Krishnan, Los Altos, California; Louis Poirier, Paris, France; Romain Juban, San Francisco, California; Michael Haines, San Francisco, California; Yushi Homma, Santa Clara, California; and Riyad Muradov, Foster City, California, for "Agentic artificial intelligence with do more
AI Based AutoComplete for Network Node Configuration
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- PARALLEL WIRELESS, INC., Nashua, New Hampshire has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705424 B2, initially filed March 24, 2022) developed by Murli Sivashanmugam, Bangalore, India, and Amod Mishra, Bangalore, India, for "AI based AutoComplete for network node configuration." more
AI GAN Enabled Media Compression for Optimized Resource Utilization
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705483 B2, initially filed April 25, 2023) developed by four inventors Martin G. Keen, Cary, North Carolina; John M. Ganci, Jr., Raleigh, North Carolina; Atul Mene, Morrisville, North Carolina; and Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Kolkata, India, for "AI GAN enabled media compression for optimized resource utilization." more
AI Image Diagnosis Device and Dental OCT Image Diagnosis Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- THE YOSHIDA DENTAL MFG. CO., LTD., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706217 B2, initially filed Dec. 1, 2022) developed by Takanobu Sagawa, Tokyo, Japan, for "AI image diagnosis device and dental OCT image diagnosis device." more
AI Personal Fragrance Consultation and Fragrance Selection/Recommendation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- COTY INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705663 B2, initially filed Feb. 15, 2023) developed by four inventors Yoann LeTensorer, Paris, France; Shanna Weinblatt, New York, New York; Sophie Raviot-Derrien, Versoix, Switzerland; and Michael John Baker, Williston, Vermont, for "AI personal fragrance consultation and fragrance selection/recommendation." more
AI-augmented Auditing Platform Including Techniques for Automated Document Processing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- PWC PRODUCT SALES LLC, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705676 B2, initially filed Jan. 31, 2025) developed by sixteen inventors Chung-Sheng Li, Scarsdale, New York; Winnie Cheng, West New York, New Jersey; Mark John Flavell, Madison, New Jersey; Lori Marie Hallmark, Xenia, Ohio; Nancy Alayne Lizotte, Saline, Michigan; Anand Srinivasa Rao, Lexington, Massachusetts; Kevin Ma Leong, Randolph, New Jersey; Di Zhu, Jersey City, New Jersey; Timot more
AI-based Channel Estimation Method and Apparatus
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD., Dongguan, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706781 B2, initially filed Sept. 26, 2023) developed by three inventors Wenqiang Tian, Dongguan, China; Wendong Liu, Dongguan, China; and Han Xiao, Dongguan, China, for "AI-based channel estimation method and apparatus." more
AI-based Visual Content Collage Generation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705808 B2, initially filed Feb. 20, 2024) developed by six inventors Aryan Singh, Noida, India; Gaurav Vinayak Tendolkar, Reston, Virginia; Sumithra Bhakthavatsalam, Kirkland, Washington; Prashant Gupta, Auraiya, India; Mayura Vijayendra Bisineer, Cupertino, California; and Akshiv Baluja, Delhi, India, for "AI-based visual content collage generation." more
AI-readiness grant helps MSU students turn ideas into solutions at Apple Developer Academy
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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AI-readiness grant helps MSU students turn ideas into solutions at Apple Developer Academy
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A group of Michigan State University students developed a healthcare app that works like a dating platform, helping users find the right doctor instead of the right date.
Users enter information about their medical needs, such as knee pain or back issues, and browse recommendations for physicians who accept more
Apparatus and Method for Detecting Worker Using Thermal Imaging Based on Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- ULSAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Ulsan, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705898 B2, initially filed Oct. 31, 2023) developed by six inventors Ju Heon Hwang, Ulsan, South Korea; Deog Hyeon Kim, Ulsan, South Korea; Jinwoo Park, Busan, South Korea; Seungryul Baek, Ulsan, South Korea; Junuk Cha, Ulsan, South Korea; and Jihyeon Kim, Ulsan, South Korea, for "Apparatus and method for detecting worker using thermal imaging based on art more
Apparatus and Methods to Classify Malware With Explainability With Artificial Intelligence Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- MUSARUBRA US LLC, San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705351 B2, initially filed Sept. 27, 2024) developed by Sorcha Healy, Mahon, Ireland, and Christiaan Beek, Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands, for "Apparatus and methods to classify malware with explainability with artificial intelligence models." more
Apparatus, Method, and Computer Program Product for Reducing Power Consumption in a High Accuracy Sensing Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC., Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12704893 B2, initially filed March 15, 2024) developed by six inventors Zhenhao Wang, Charlotte, North Carolina; Xiangyu Li, Charlotte, North Carolina; Jun Ge, Charlotte, North Carolina; Wu Chen, Charlotte, North Carolina; Jun Sun, Charlotte, North Carolina; and Lei Ai, Charlotte, North Carolina, for "Apparatus, method, and computer program product for reducing power consu more
Arm Security Firmware Configuration Method and Apparatus Applied to Arm Server
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- SUZHOU METABRAIN INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Suzhou, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705200 B2, initially filed June 18, 2024) developed by four inventors Xiuqiang Sun, Suzhou, China; Guozhi Han, Suzhou, China; Baojun Liu, Suzhou, China; and Shanbin Ai, Suzhou, China, for "Arm security firmware configuration method and apparatus applied to arm server." more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workload Sharing System and Method of Using the Same
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705105 B2, initially filed Feb. 23, 2021) developed by three inventors Balasingh Ponraj Samuel, Round Rock, Texas; Nikhil Manohar Vichare, Austin, Texas; and Jacob Vincent Mink, Austin, Texas, for "Artificial intelligence (AI) workload sharing system and method of using the same." more
Artificial Intelligence Device and Operating Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- LG ELECTRONICS INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706093 B2, initially filed June 19, 2023) developed by Eun Kyung Jung, Seoul, South Korea, and Sung Eun Kim, Seoul, South Korea, for "Artificial intelligence device and operating method thereof." more
Artificial Intelligence for Flood Monitoring and Remediation Provider Notification
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Bloomington, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705581 B2, initially filed June 29, 2023) developed by four inventors Aaron Williams, Congerville, Illinois; Joseph Harr, Bloomington, Illinois; Scott T. Christensen, Salem, Oregon; and Ryan M. Gross, Normal, Illinois, for "Artificial intelligence for flood monitoring and remediation provider notification." more
Artificial Intelligence Image Analysis System and Method Using a Preprocessing Model of CCTV Camera Image Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- An inventor from Seoul, South Korea, Seung Hwan Lee has been awarded a patent (No. US 12707028 B2, initially filed April 18, 2025) for "Artificial intelligence image analysis system and method using a preprocessing model of CCTV camera image data." more
Artificial Intelligence in Health - Overview of Selected State Liability Frameworks Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11467) by legislative attorneys Wen W. Shen and Jennifer A. Staman:
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Artificial Intelligence in Health: Overview of Selected State Liability Frameworks
A variety of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly used for various health care or related purposes. These purposes include core clinical health care functions such as the diagnosis and treatment more
Artificial Intelligence Model Training for Idle Mode Assistance
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706782 B2, initially filed April 19, 2023) developed by Ali Esswie, Calgary, Canada, for "Artificial intelligence model training for idle mode assistance." more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Audio Signal Generation Method and Apparatus, Device, and Storage Medium
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED, Shenzhen, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706079 B2, initially filed Dec. 8, 2022) developed by Zewang Zhang, Shenzhen, China, and Qiao Tian, Shenzhen, China, for "Artificial intelligence-based audio signal generation method and apparatus, device, and storage medium." more
Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Link Adaptation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706646 B2, initially filed Nov. 30, 2023) developed by five inventors Hao Tang, Shenzhen, China; Jianglei Ma, Kanata, Canada; Xiaoyan Bi, Shenzhen, China; Peiying Zhu, Kanata, Canada; and Wen Tong, Kanata, Canada, for "Artificial intelligence-enabled link adaptation." more
Artificial-Intelligence Modeling Utility System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705164 B2, initially filed Nov. 10, 2023) developed by ten inventors Vikram D. Gaitonde, Sunnyvale, California; Peter Michael Humke, Pearland, Texas; Michael E. Pascual, Santa Clara, California; Smriti R. Ramakrishnan, Belmont, California; Ajith Muralidharan, Sunnyvale, California; Yao Pan, Mountain View, California; Lingjie Weng, Sunnyvale, California; Keren Wang, Santa more
As New World Screwworm Returns to the U.S., UC San Diego and San Diego County Team Up to Track Risks
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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As New World Screwworm Returns to the U.S., UC San Diego and San Diego County Team Up to Track Risks
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Key Takeaways
* UC San Diego and San Diego County partnered to build a real-time New World screwworm risk-tracking dashboard for public health officials.
* The tool combines detection reports, environmental data and media coverage to flag risk county by county.
* The partne more
Auto Generate and Process Electronic Content in a Secured Way Using Gen AI and Hash-Based Attribute Level Security in a DeFi Network
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705602 B1, initially filed June 17, 2025) developed by six inventors Pratap Dande, Saint Johns, Florida; Shailendra Singh, Maharashtra, India; Ramesh Bhavana, Frisco, Texas; Dasu Maddukuri, Frisco, Texas; Ronak Maheshkumar Shah, Charlotte, North Carolina; and Naga Vamsi Krishna Akkapeddi, Charlotte, North Carolina, for "Auto generate and process electronic content in a se more
Automated Taxonomy Classification System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- DATA.AI INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705511 B2, initially filed Aug. 28, 2020) developed by three inventors Melania Calinescu, San Francisco, California; Xuexin Ren, Millbrae, California; and Han Liu, South San Francisco, California, for "Automated taxonomy classification system." more
AUVSI Creates New Role, Names Alison Wyrick-Mendoza Vice President, Marketing, Communications, and Strategic Programs
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release:
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AUVSI Creates New Role, Names Alison Wyrick-Mendoza Vice President, Marketing, Communications, and Strategic Programs
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As autonomous systems reach operational scale, the aerospace and technology veteran will unify AUVSI's brand, flagship programs, and growth strategy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -(August 11, 2026) -The Association for Uncrew more
Chatbot Assistant Powered by Artificial Intelligence for Troubleshooting Issues Based on Historical Resolution Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- FIDELITY INFORMATION SERVICES, LLC, Jacksonville, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705231 B2, initially filed Feb. 1, 2024) developed by four inventors Ashish Sharma, Punjab, India; Pulika Arora, Punjab, India; Vivek Painuly, Punjab, India; and Pushpraj Sharma, Madhyapradesh, India, for "Chatbot assistant powered by artificial intelligence for troubleshooting issues based on historical resolution data." more
Cognitive Communications, Collaboration, Consultation, and Instruction With Adaptive Agentic AI, Augmented Generative Intelligence and Neurosynaptic Cognition Networks
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- An inventor from San Clemente, California, James Paul Smurro has been awarded a patent (No. US 12706224 B2, initially filed April 15, 2024) for "Cognitive communications, collaboration, consultation, and instruction with adaptive agentic AI, augmented generative intelligence and neurosynaptic cognition networks." more
ConnectWise & SentinelOne Announce Shared Strategy to Advance Managed Cybersecurity for MSPs at Black Hat 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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ConnectWise & SentinelOne Announce Shared Strategy to Advance Managed Cybersecurity for MSPs at Black Hat 2026
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ConnectWise and SentinelOne announced at Black Hat 2026 their shared strategy to advance managed cybersecurity for MSPs and the customers they protect.
Building on the companies' established collaboration through ConnectWise Managed EDR with SentinelOne, th more
Crexendo Surpasses 8 Million Users as Global Adoption of Its Cloud Communications Platform Accelerates
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Crexendo Surpasses 8 Million Users as Global Adoption of Its Cloud Communications Platform Accelerates
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Crexendo Inc. has announced that its AI-enhanced UCaaS software platform now supports more than 8 million users worldwide.
The milestone represents the addition of approximately 1 million users since the platform surpassed 7 million users in late 2025. When Crexend more
Curation of Custom Workflows Using Multiple Cameras, With AI to Provide Awareness of Situations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- SCENERA, INC., Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705109 B2, initially filed May 30, 2023) developed by David D. Lee, Palo Alto, California, and Andrew Augustine Wajs, Haarlem, Netherlands, for "Curation of custom workflows using multiple cameras, with AI to provide awareness of situations." more
Curation of Custom Workflows Using Multiple Cameras, With AI Trained From the Workflow
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- SCENERA, INC., Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705110 B2, initially filed May 30, 2023) developed by David D. Lee, Palo Alto, California, and Andrew Augustine Wajs, Haarlem, Netherlands, for "Curation of custom workflows using multiple cameras, with AI trained from the workflow." more
Data Labeling for Training Artificial Intelligence Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC, McLean, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705495 B2, initially filed April 14, 2021) developed by four inventors Tarek Aziz Lahlou, McLean, Virginia; Megan Lynn DeLaunay, Silver Spring, Maryland; Corey Jonathan Fyock, Manassas, Virginia; and Erin Babinsky, Arlington, Virginia, for "Data labeling for training artificial intelligence systems." more
Defense Primer - U.S. Space Force Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12610) by defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Hannah D. Dennis.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force, established by Congress in 2019 (P.L. 116-92, Sec.952), is one of the six branches of the Armed Forces. According to Title 10, Section 9081, of the U.S. Code, "The Space Force shall be organized, trained, and equipped to - (1 more
Distributed Artificial Intelligence Runtime at the Network Edge as a Service
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705454 B2, initially filed Aug. 15, 2022) developed by three inventors Thomas Michel-Ange Feltin, Paris, France; Benjamin William Ryder, Laussane, Switzerland; and Frank Brockners, Cologne, Germany, for "Distributed artificial intelligence runtime at the network edge as a service." more
Efficient Multi-Turn Generative AI Model Suggested Message Generation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705418 B2, initially filed Feb. 23, 2024) developed by six inventors Susan Marie Grimshaw, Kirkland, Washington; Poonam Ganesh Hattangady, Seattle, Washington; Caleb Whitmore, San Francisco, California; Tashfeen Ahmed, Dublin, Ireland; Ravi Teja Koganti, Bellevue, Washington; and Michael Ivan Borysenko, Brighton, Canada, for "Efficient multi-turn generative AI model sug more
Electronic Device for Performing Computation Based on Artificial Intelligence Model and Operation Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705531 B2, initially filed Jan. 24, 2022) developed by Hayoon Yi, Suwon-si, South Korea, and Jaewoo Seo, Suwon-si, South Korea, for "Electronic device for performing computation based on artificial intelligence model and operation method thereof." more
Electronic Piano
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- ROLAND CORPORATION, Shizuoka, Japan has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1141003 S1, initially filed Dec. 20, 2023) developed by three inventors Yukari Kinoshita, Shizuoka, Japan; Ai Maeda, Shizuoka, Japan; and Yoji Inagaki, Shizuoka, Japan, for "Electronic piano." more
Event Detection System Using Multi-Modal Generative Artificial Intelligence Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- EDGEDX CO., LTD., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705894 B2, initially filed Nov. 27, 2024) developed by Dong Uk Park, Seoul, South Korea, for "Event detection system using multi-modal generative artificial intelligence model." more
Extracting Features From Sensor Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- FIVE AI LIMITED, Cambridge, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705857 B2, initially filed Jan. 20, 2022) developed by three inventors John Redford, Cambridge, United Kingdom; Anuj Sharma, Cambridge, United Kingdom; and Puneet Dokania, Cambridge, United Kingdom, for "Extracting features from sensor data." more
Extracting Features From Sensor Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- FIVE AI LIMITED, Cambridge, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705871 B2, initially filed Jan. 19, 2022) developed by four inventors John Redford, Cambridge, United Kingdom; Sina Samangooei, Cambridge, United Kingdom; Anuj Sharma, Cambridge, United Kingdom; and Puneet Dokania, Cambridge, United Kingdom, for "Extracting features from sensor data." more
Fall Protection Apparatus, System and Method
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- EDGE AI SOLUTIONS INC., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has been assigned a patent (No. US 12702875 B2, initially filed May 11, 2023) developed by three inventors Scott Thayer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Allan DuBeau, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Brandon Ingram, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for "Fall protection apparatus, system and method." more
Federal Brownfields Program - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49055) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Federal Brownfields Program - Background and Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from part 1 of 2)
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History of Brownfields Appropriations
This section provides a history of annual appropriations for the federal Brownfields program beginning in the early years of the pilot initiative in FY1993 through FY2002 and continuing as a codified program in CERCLA more
Free speech study finds surprising similarities between 'very liberal' and 'very conservative' Americans
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release:
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Free speech study finds surprising similarities between 'very liberal' and 'very conservative' Americans
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 11, 2026 -They may not agree on much, but Americans who identify as "very liberal" or "very conservative" have strikingly similar attitudes toward free speech, according to a new survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expressi more
From a Passion for Spanish to Shaping the Future of Language Learning
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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From a Passion for Spanish to Shaping the Future of Language Learning
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What began as a love for learning Spanish at Western Kentucky University has evolved into a career dedicated to transforming language education. Stephanie Knight, now Senior Director of Learning at LingroLearning, credits her time as a Spanish major at WKU as the foundation for a professional journey that has taken her from t more
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. Starts Assessment of Partial Spin-Off of Business Innovation Business
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. Starts Assessment of Partial Spin-Off of Business Innovation Business
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FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. has announced it has begun the assessment of a partial spin-off of its Business Innovation business, premised on the listing of the shares of FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings Corp., as one of the key st more
In-Vehicle Artificial Intelligence Assistant for Critical and Undetected Scenario Accident Prevention and Related Method
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Toyota, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12703395 B2, initially filed Dec. 27, 2023) developed by Divya Garikapati, San Jose, California, and Hiroshi Yasuda, San Carlos, California, for "In-vehicle artificial intelligence assistant for critical and undetected scenario accident prevention and related method." more
Laying the Groundwork for AI at CALS
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Laying the Groundwork for AI at CALS
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Behind the scenes in Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Ido Efrati is helping shape how AI gets adopted. He does so by starting not with the technology, but with the people and problems it might serve.
In practice, that means sitting down with a person or team and asking them to walk him through their day: where they hesitate, where they repeat themselves, more
Main Street, Rail Freight, Workforce Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Main Street, Rail Freight, Workforce Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
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NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS
Department of Community and Economic Development: Main Street Matters (MSM)
Who May Apply: Units of local government, redevelopment and/or housing authorities, nonprofits, economic development organizations, housing corporations, community development corporations, business more
Method and Apparatus for AI-assisted Virtual Assistant for SME Agent
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- PWC PRODUCT SALES LLC, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705266 B2, initially filed July 17, 2023) developed by twelve inventors Paul Sheward, Chicago, Illinois; Chung-Sheng Li, Scarsdale, New York; Scott Likens, Austin, Texas; Saverio Fato, Wilton Manors, Florida; Joseph Doyle Harrington, Granite Bay, California; Joseph David Voyles, Louisville, Kentucky; Jonathan B. Rhine, Suffern, New York; Alexander Nicholas Boldizsar, Woodstock, Connect more
Method and Apparatus for Transmitting or Receiving Information for Artificial Intelligence Based Channel State Information Feedback in Wireless Communication System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706645 B2, initially filed June 20, 2023) developed by six inventors Ameha Tsegaye Abebe, Suwon-si, South Korea; Hyoungju Ji, Suwon-si, South Korea; Kyoungmin Park, Suwon-si, South Korea; Seongmok Lim, Suwon-si, South Korea; Yeongeun Lim, Suwon-si, South Korea; and Youngrok Jang, Suwon-si, South Korea, for "Method and apparatus for transmitting or receiving information for more
Method for Adding Prediction Results as Training Data Using AI Prediction Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- WAYCEN INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705508 B2, initially filed Oct. 19, 2021) developed by three inventors Jisoo Keum, Yongin-si, South Korea; Kyungnam Kim, Suwon-si, South Korea; and Sangil Oh, Seoul, South Korea, for "Method for adding prediction results as training data using AI prediction model." more
Methods and Systems for Predicting a Price of Any Subtractively Manufactured Part Utilizing Artificial Intelligence at a Computing Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- PROTO LABS, INC., Maple Plain, Minnesota has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705649 B2, initially filed Aug. 19, 2024) developed by Shuji Usui, Minneapolis, Minnesota, for "Methods and systems for predicting a price of any subtractively manufactured part utilizing artificial intelligence at a computing device." more
Methods, Systems, and Devices for Recommending Mitigation of Internet of Things (IoT) Cyber Threats Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P., Atlanta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706948 B2, initially filed Oct. 17, 2023) developed by Yaron Koral, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Hasit Dani, Hillsborough, New Jersey, for "Methods, systems, and devices for recommending mitigation of internet of things (IoT) cyber threats using generative artificial intelligence." more
Montana State to offer short-form community courses during fall semester and beyond
BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 11 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State to offer short-form community courses during fall semester and beyond
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BOZEMAN -Montana State University After Hours will bring a series of hands-on courses to the Gallatin Valley community this fall.
MSU After Hours provides educational opportunities for adults who wish to connect with others and learn about topics such as art, computer science, the environment and more. Courses are taugh more
Multi-Chip Electro-Photonic Network
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- CELESTIAL AI INC., Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706680 B2, initially filed June 17, 2022) developed by Philip Winterbottom, San Jose, California, and Martinus Bos, San Jose, California, for "Multi-chip electro-photonic network." more
NAIC Summer National Meeting to Highlight Innovation and Resilience
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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NAIC Summer National Meeting to Highlight Innovation and Resilience
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On August 11-14, 2026, state insurance regulators will gather in Columbus, Ohio, with their counterparts from across the world, industry leaders, and interested parties for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) 2026 Summer National Meeting, wh more
Natural Language Processing for Searching Security Video Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- CORAM AI, INC., Sunnyvale, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705281 B2, initially filed April 3, 2024) developed by four inventors Ashesh Jain, Sunnyvale, California; Peter Ondruska, London, United Kingdom; Yawei Ye, London, United Kingdom; and Qiangui Huang, Palo Alto, California, for "Natural language processing for searching security video data." more
NDAWN data helping develop tools for crop disease management
FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 11 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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NDAWN data helping develop tools for crop disease management
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The North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network - known as NDAWN - isn't just measuring precipitation amounts and temperatures across the state. It's also playing a role in developing tools for crop disease management.
Potato growers funded weather stations in the early 1990s specifically to support late blight modeling, and the model's more
Network Allocation and Monitoring Engine Using Artificial Intelligence and Dynamic Mapping
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706814 B2, initially filed Oct. 25, 2024) developed by eleven inventors Srinath S. Chakravarty, Plano, Texas; Dinesh Kumar Agrawal, Rowlett, Texas; Stephen R. Belton, Garden City, New York; Manmohan Datla-Viswasai, Frisco, Texas; Steven Nathan Greene, Scarsdale, New York; Tonya Kyra Miller, Charlotte, North Carolina; Petar Puskarich, Murphy, Texas; Madhukiran Bangalore Ram more
New Peer-Reviewed Study Finds that AI Boosts Fossil Fuels More than Renewables
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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New Peer-Reviewed Study Finds that AI Boosts Fossil Fuels More than Renewables
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new peer-reviewed study in npj Climate Action, a Nature Portfolio journal, finds that when AI is applied to accelerate progress in the fossil fuel and renewable energy sectors, respectively, its fossil fuel applications enable more emissions than its renewable energy applications avoid. These more
NMU's Dr. Lucy Miller joins Comedian Charlie Berens to Educate on Data Centers
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news:
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NMU's Dr. Lucy Miller joins Comedian Charlie Berens to Educate on Data Centers
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On Monday, August 10, Northern Michigan University's Dr. Lucy Miller joined comedian and journalist Charlie Berens at Ore Dock Brewing Co. to help Upper Peninsula residents better understand data centers and their potential impact on the region.
The event, hosted by the Northern Michigan Alliance for Responsible Develo more
ORNL, Kyoto Fusioneering to develop fusion technology test facility in East Tennessee
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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ORNL, Kyoto Fusioneering to develop fusion technology test facility in East Tennessee
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The Department of Energy (DOE) has officially committed funding to establish UNITY-3, a world-class fusion breeding blanket test facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), with Kyoto Fusioneering (KF) relocating its U.S. headquarters to Tennessee to help build and more
Parameter Configuration Method and Related System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- HUAWEI CLOUD COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD., Guizhou, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705114 B2, initially filed March 27, 2023) developed by four inventors Tao Sun, Xi'an, China; Pengcheng Xie, Shenzhen, China; Tuo Ai, Shenzhen, China; and Xiaosong Lei, Shenzhen, China, for "Parameter configuration method and related system." more
Parsons Awarded $40 Million Electronic Warfare National Security Contract
PASADENA, California, Aug. 11 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release:
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Parsons Awarded $40 Million Electronic Warfare National Security Contract
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#Key Takeaways
* Parsons was awarded a $40 million non-kinetic effects contract to advance next-generation electromagnetic warfare capabilities for U.S. Army national security missions.
* Parsons' expertise in electromagnetic warf more
Positioning Method Based on Artificial Intelligence Neural Network Constructed on Basis of Sensor Map Image of Multi-Signal Environment Data, and Device Therefor
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- PAPAYA CORPORATION, Anyang-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705782 B2, initially filed Jan. 20, 2023) developed by four inventors Young Jun Jeon, Yongin-si, South Korea; Tae Yeab Kim, Seongnam-si, South Korea; Min Joon Jeon, Yongin-si, South Korea; and Ki Ryang Kwon, Seongnam-si, South Korea, for "Positioning method based on artificial intelligence neural network constructed on basis of sensor map image of multi-signal environment data, and d more
Pronunciation-Aware Embedding Generation for Conversational AI Systems and Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- NVIDIA CORPORATION, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706091 B2, initially filed Jan. 25, 2024) developed by four inventors Hainan Xu, New York, New York; Boris Ginsburg, Sunnyvale, California; Zhehuai Chen, Odessa, Florida; and Fei Jia, Santa Clara, California, for "Pronunciation-aware embedding generation for conversational AI systems and applications." more
Providing AI-generated Content
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705099 B2, initially filed Feb. 1, 2023) developed by five inventors Shubham Verma, Patiala, India; Ankur Singla, Uttar Pradesh, India; Archit Shukla, Hyderabad, India; Sagar Taneja, Delhi, India; and Saboohi Dhawan, Faridabad, India, for "Providing AI-generated content." more
Providing Diverse Visual Contents Based on Prompts
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- BRIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LTD., Tel Aviv, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705427 B2, initially filed Nov. 7, 2023) developed by five inventors Yair Adato, Kfar Ben Nun, Israel; Michael Feinstein, Tel Aviv, Israel; Efrat Taig, Beer Sheva, Israel; Dvir Yerushalmi, Kfar Saba, Israel; and Ori Liberman, Netanya, Israel, for "Providing diverse visual contents based on prompts." more
Proxy Season: Human Capital, Environmental, and Social Proposals Decline by 30%
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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Proxy Season: Human Capital, Environmental, and Social Proposals Decline by 30%
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Human capital, environmental, and social shareholder proposal filings declined sharply during the 2026 proxy season. This marks a continued two-year retreat:
* Compared to 2025, proposal filings fell 37% for human capital, 33% for social, and 32% for environmental proposals.
* Compared to 2024, proposal filings declined by near more
Quocirca Again Names Ricoh a Print Security Leader for its 'Device-Agnostic' Managed Security Services
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Quocirca Again Names Ricoh a Print Security Leader for its 'Device-Agnostic' Managed Security Services
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Ricoh has once again been named a leader in the print security market, according to the latest Print Security Vendor Landscape 2026 report from Quocirca, reflecting its sustained commitment to protecting customers as printers become a bigger target for cyberattacks. more
Report From American Economic Liberties Project: Ending Big Medicine's Strategy to Boost Profits by Denying Medically Necessary Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- BAN PRIOR AUTHORIZATION: Ending Big Medicine's Strategy to Boost Profits by Denying Medically Necessary Care - A report from American Economic Liberties Project - August 2026 (21 pages) - Authored by Hannah Garden-Monheit and Emma Freer
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Foreword
By Hannah Garden-Monheit
This brief is dedicated to my late father, Michael L. Monheit (1946-2026).
When I called UnitedHealthcare to find out why they had denied prior authorization for my father to attend reh more
Report From Consumer Watchdog: Slow Death and Dangerous Reinvention of California Resources Corp.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- THE SLOW DEATH AND DANGEROUS REINVENTION OF CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP - A report from Consumer Watchdog - August 2026 (31 pages) - Authored by Liza Tucker
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Contents
Executive Summary ... 1
How CCS Doesn't Work ... 6
CRC Projects are Full of Holes ... 9
Making the Oil Business Make Sense ... 12
Public Health Risks ... 14
Community Fears And Regulatory Failures ... 16
California Consumer Costs ... 20
Conclusion ... 23
Citations ... 24
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Execut more
Report From GSMA: Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2026 - A report from GSMA - August 2026 (44 pages)
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Contents
Executive summary ... 2
1 The economic impact of the mobile industry ... 7
1.1 Macroeconomic outlook ... 8
1.2 Mobile's contribution to the economy ... 10
2 Trends shaping the mobile industry ... 14
2.1 AI emerges as a monetisation engine for 5G ... 15
2.2 Trust by design becomes a strategic priority for operators ... 19
2.3 Resilience takes centre stage am more
Report From Information Technology & Innovation Foundation: How Policymakers Should (and Shouldn't) Address Chatbot Safety for Children
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- How Policymakers Should (and Shouldn't) Address Chatbot Safety for Children - A report from Information Technology and Innovation Foundation - August 2026 (19 pages)
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Contents
Key Takeaways ... 1
Introduction ... 3
Chatbot Policy "Do's" ... 4
Do Utilize a Child Flag System ... 4
Do Encourage Meaningful Parental Controls to Mitigate Risks ... 4
Do Encourage Digital Literacy ... 5
Do Require Paid Content Disclosures ... 5
Do Create Clear and Distinct more
Report From Public Citizen: Trump Administration's Many Tools for Seizing Critical Minerals Abroad
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Trump Administration's Many Tools for Seizing Critical Minerals Abroad - A report from Public Citizen - August 2026 (46 pages)
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Table of Contents
Trump 2.0 and the Global Scramble for Minerals ... 5
The Web of Critical Minerals Instruments ... 7
Agreements on Reciprocal Trade ... 7
USTR's Proposed Plurilateral Agreement on Trade in Critical Minerals ... 9
"Minerals for Security" Agreements ... 10
Nonbinding Minerals-Specific Frameworks ... 12
Cr more
Ricketts Op-Ed: MATCH Act Can Protect America's AI Lead from China
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts Op-Ed: MATCH Act Can Protect America's AI Lead from China
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The following op-ed by U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) was originally published by the Washington Times on August 10, 2026.
Industry and government officials widely believed that American frontier models were six months ahead of Chinese competitors. That lead shrank last month when the China-b more
Rockwell Automation Integrates Plex QMS With FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI to Advance AI-Driven Quality, Continues AI Expansion
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Aug. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release:
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Rockwell Automation Integrates Plex QMS With FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI to Advance AI-Driven Quality, Continues AI Expansion
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Rockwell continues to advance AI/ML across its offerings, including cloud-based MES platforms, edge AI and digital twins. According to Rockwell's "Scaling MES Across the Enterprise" rep more
Rural housing attainability focus of House Majority Policy Roundtable
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Rural housing attainability focus of House Majority Policy Roundtable
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Pennsylvania facing aging housing stock, rising costs, insufficient supply
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP, Aug. 11- As housing costs continue to rise and homes become harder to attain for working Pennsylvanians, every corner of the commonwealth is seeing the impact of the ongoing housing crisis. Rural areas of the state are more
Saint Francis University Expands Academic Portfolio to Meet Evolving Workforce Demands for 2026-2027
LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news:
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Saint Francis University Expands Academic Portfolio to Meet Evolving Workforce Demands for 2026-2027
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Saint Francis University is expanding its academic portfolio this fall with new programs that directly address workforce demand in engineering, business, technology, healthcare, aviation, and artificial intelligence while advancing its Catholic, Franciscan commitment to ethical leadership and service more
Scheduling and Transmission of System Information
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- ZTE CORPORATION, Shenzhen, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12707433 B2, initially filed Nov. 3, 2023) developed by four inventors Jianxun Ai, Shenzhen, China; Xiubin Sha, Shenzhen, China; He Huang, Shenzhen, China; and Jing Liu, Shenzhen, China, for "Scheduling and transmission of system information." more
Sean Ruppert - Academic Staff Excellence Award 2026
WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Aug. 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point posted the following news release:
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Sean Ruppert - Academic Staff Excellence Award 2026
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Sean Ruppert's commitment to supporting instructors and creating accessible learning experiences has made him an indispensable part of the UW-Stevens Point community. This year, his dedication was recognized with a University Academic Staff Excellence Award, honoring his exceptional contributions to teaching, learning and instr more
Self-Healing Multipathing Code With Artificial Intelligence (AI) Reinforcement Feedback
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705162 B2, initially filed Nov. 29, 2023) developed by three inventors Desmond Fitzpatrick, Ossining, New York; Andrew C. M. Hicks, Highland, New York; and Michael Terrence Cohoon, Fishkill, New York, for "Self-healing multipathing code with artificial intelligence (AI) reinforcement feedback." more
Sensor Triggering Based on Sensor Simulation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- PONY AI INC., Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands has been assigned a patent (No. US 12704612 B2, initially filed June 19, 2023) developed by five inventors Pingfan Meng, Dublin, California; Zhenhao Pan, Sunnyvale, California; Stephen Lee, Fremont, California; Wei-yang Chiu, Fremont, California; and Kai Chen, San Jose, California, for "Sensor triggering based on sensor simulation." more
Sister Janet Rowley, ASC, has a heart for hospitality
WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 11 -- Newman University posted the following news:
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Sister Janet Rowley, ASC, has a heart for hospitality
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Few people can say they have given more than six decades of their lives to a single mission.
Sister Janet Rowley '64, '69 has done just that, and in April, Newman University honored her extraordinary commitment with one of four annual alumni awards: the Beata Netemeyer Service Award.
Named for Mother Beata Netemeyer, the first provincial of the Wichita Ado more
Study: UB researchers create early warning system to monitor housing evictions
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Study: UB researchers create early warning system to monitor housing evictions
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The tool, from scholars in the Department of AI and Society, aims to help human service agencies respond faster during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic
By Keith Page
Human service organizations play an important role in connecting people to housing, health care, food access and o more
Sub-System Irregularity Correction Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- TRUIST BANK, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705228 B2, initially filed Feb. 20, 2025) developed by Michael Taylor John, San Francisco, California, and Noah Jeffrey Joyce, Atlanta, Georgia, for "Sub-system irregularity correction using artificial intelligence." more
System and Method for Adapted Interactive Experiences
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- SOUNDHOUND AI IP, LLC, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706094 B2, initially filed Feb. 13, 2024) developed by Joel McKenzie, San Francisco, California, and Qindi Zhang, Los Altos, California, for "System and method for adapted interactive experiences." more
System and Method for Real Time Governance of AI Agents in a Cloud Computing Environment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- LINX LTD., Tel Aviv, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706979 B1, initially filed Dec. 12, 2025) developed by seven inventors Mor Shabi, Tel Aviv, Israel; Amir Hamenahem, Tel Aviv, Israel; Niv Goldenberg, Brooklyn, New York; Uri Ezra, Tel Aviv, Israel; Hila Ohayon Bahri, Yavne, Israel; Sharon Eizner, Tel Aviv, Israel; and Ben Bakhar, Tel Aviv, Israel, for "System and method for real time governance of AI agents in a cloud computing environment." more
System and Method of Keyword Sensitive Semantic Search Scoring for Hierarchically Related Artificial Intelligence Productivity Tool-Enablable Application Capabilities for a User Query Input at an Information Handling System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- DELL PRODUCTS LP, Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705031 B2, initially filed July 25, 2024) developed by three inventors Daniel Felbah, Toledo, Ohio; Ashutosh Singh, Austin, Texas; and Mona Sachdev, Round Rock, Texas, for "System and method of keyword sensitive semantic search scoring for hierarchically related artificial intelligence productivity tool-enablable application capabilities for a user query input at an information handling sys more
System and Method of Semantic Intent Value Disambiguation for Artificial Intelligence Productivity Tool-Enablable Applications on an Information Handling System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- DELL PRODUCTS LP, Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705428 B2, initially filed June 28, 2024) developed by three inventors Jacob Mink, Cedar Park, Texas; Ashutosh Singh, Austin, Texas; and Mona Sachdev, Round Rock, Texas, for "System and method of semantic intent value disambiguation for artificial intelligence productivity tool-enablable applications on an information handling system." more
System of Using Artificial Intelligence in Canine Radiography
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- ROD ANALYZER LLC, Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706213 B1, initially filed May 11, 2023) developed by Tomas Reyes, Bryan, Texas, and Tabitha Baibos, Bryan, Texas, for "System of using artificial intelligence in canine radiography." more
Systems and Methods for an Educational Generative Artificial Intelligence Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705998 B2, initially filed Dec. 26, 2023) developed by nine inventors Ashish B. Kurani, Hillsborough, California; Azita Asefi, Vacaville, California; Alan W. Hecht, Chanhassen, Minnesota; Traci Nguyen, San Francisco, California; Darrell Lee Suen, San Ramon, California; Dennis E. Montenegro, Concord, California; Julio Jiron, San Bruno, California; Darius A. Miranda, San Francisc more
Systems and Methods for Monitoring Equipment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- FLUID POWER AI, LLC, San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706478 B2, initially filed July 6, 2023) developed by three inventors Brenton Parr Munson, San Diego, California; Francis Mitchell Toglia, San Diego, California; and Jose Maria Guadalupe Gomez, San Diego, California, for "Systems and methods for monitoring equipment." more
Systems and Methods for the Detection and Disambiguation of Entities in Natural Language Conversation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- OUTBOUND AI INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705425 B1, initially filed Sept. 30, 2024) developed by four inventors Ronen Reouveni, Phoenix, Arizona; Robert Piro, Ellensburg, Washington; Crispin Conrad Vaughan Claude Andrew, Tacoma, Washington; and Jonathan Wiggs, Seattle, Washington, for "Systems and methods for the detection and disambiguation of entities in natural language conversation." more
Systems and Methods for Vulnerability Detection and Mitigation Using Artificial Intelligence in an Electronic Environment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705363 B2, initially filed Sept. 23, 2024) developed by Frederick Borcherdt, III, Newark, Delaware, for "Systems and methods for vulnerability detection and mitigation using artificial intelligence in an electronic environment." more
TD SYNNEX Expands IBM Distribution to Accelerate Partner-Led Growth Worldwide
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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TD SYNNEX Expands IBM Distribution to Accelerate Partner-Led Growth Worldwide
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TD SYNNEX has announced the expansion of its IBM distribution footprint into 20 new countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific (under the Tech Data and Tec-D brand in Malaysia) and Latin America, advancing global scale and enabling more consistent, partner-led growth across markets.
Through thi more
Texas State University, Central Texas College announce expanded co-enrollment partnership serving Central Texas
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Texas State University issued the following news:
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Texas State University, Central Texas College announce expanded co-enrollment partnership serving Central Texas
Jayme Blaschke
The partnership is designed to expand educational access, provide savings, and support workforce readiness across Central Texas.
Texas State University (TXST) and Central Texas College (CTC) have announced a joint expansion of the TXST Local co-enrollment program, creating new opp more
Textual Input Analysis Methods and Systems for Determining Degree of Correctness
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- ORIGINALITY.AI, Collingwood, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12705435 B2, initially filed March 8, 2024) developed by four inventors Jonathan Gillham, Collingwood, Canada; Conor Watt, Collingwood, Canada; Liam Mcnally, Collingwood, Canada; and James Ball, Stratford, Canada, for "Textual input analysis methods and systems for determining degree of correctness." more
The Beauty of Efficiency
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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The Beauty of Efficiency
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Can Big Breakthroughs Help Small Business Owners?
When he was 12, Nick Angell-Huynh started working at his mother's nail salon. Anh Thi dedicated her life to the business, putting in more than 80 hours a week to keep it afloat.
"As I worked with her, I realized that her weeks were spent on all these manual tasks," Angell-Huynh says of the multitude of operational duties more
The Rise of the "Disposable" American Worker
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release:
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The Rise of the "Disposable" American Worker
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., August 11, 2026 - Across the U.S. economy, a growing number of employers are rewriting the rules of employment to gain flexibility and cut long-term costs, leaving roughly a third of American workers without job security, benefits, or a path to promotion.
In his new book Disposable more
Today's clicks can reveal tomorrow's breakthroughs
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Today's clicks can reveal tomorrow's breakthroughs
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The trail of likes, shares and downloads we leave across the internet could help predict successful innovations years in advance, Cornell researchers showed by curating two datasets that allowed them to compare early engagement to future impact.
Researchers from the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science published new datasets from more
Torso of a Humanoid Robot
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- FIGURE AI INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12707556 B1, initially filed March 13, 2025) developed by five inventors Brian Mick, San Jose, California; Katarina Rodak, San Jose, California; Emily Bartling, San Jose, California; Nivay Anandarajah, San Jose, California; and Huize Li, San Jose, California, for "Torso of a humanoid robot." more
Trinity Students Conduct Computer Science Research With a Conscience
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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Trinity Students Conduct Computer Science Research With a Conscience
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New tech is exciting, but it often comes at a cost. Two Trinity undergraduate researchers set out to understand the impact of AI data centers on energy grids. They found measurement flaws that could help shape the future of green AI policy.
Programming, algorithms, systems, data structures-these principles are hardwired into every computer more
UC San Diego Named Central Lab for $101M XPRIZE Healthspan Competition
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Named Central Lab for $101M XPRIZE Healthspan Competition
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The Stein Institute for Research on Aging at the University of California San Diego will serve as the Central Laboratory and Biorepository for the XPRIZE Healthspan Competition, in which teams from around the world compete for $101M in research funding to create innovative interventions that restore muscle, co more
UMGC Wins 2026 Tambellini Future Campus Award for AI-Powered Military Credit Initiative
ADELPHI, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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UMGC Wins 2026 Tambellini Future Campus Award for AI-Powered Military Credit Initiative
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Award recognizes initiative that streamlines credit evaluation for military-affiliated learners
Adelphi, Md. -August 11, 2026 -University of Maryland Global Campus has been named the Operations Category Winner of the 2026 Tambellini Future Campus Award for its Credit for Military Rank initiative, wh more
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine: New AI Engine Powers the Next Generation of Cancer Discovery
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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A New AI Engine Powers the Next Generation of Cancer Discovery
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* The NIH awarded the University of Miami a $762,427 grant to acquire a powerful new AI computing platform.
* Yan Guo, Ph.D., secured the award and will lead implementation of the new system.
* The platform will accelerate AI-driven cancer research, precision medicine and scientific discovery across the universi more
University of South Florida: New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak season
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak season
As Florida enters the peak of hurricane season, Sarasota County transportation engineer Wafa Mahmoud is prepared for a worst-case scenario. For the past decade, she has joined teams driving county roads after hurricanes, documenting flooded streets, damaged traffic signals and other hazards to determine where help is nee more
USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen
As a sophomore wide receiver who had just joined the USF football team, Jaden Alexis didn't expect a routine play to turn into a career-defining moment.
During preseason football camp, Alexis had just sprinted up the sideline after catching a pass when a split-second collision changed everything.
He could see his teamma more
USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news:
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USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen
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By Anna Mayor, University Communications and Marketing and USF Health
As a sophomore wide receiver who had just joined the USF football team, Jaden Alexis didn't expect a routine play to turn into a career-defining moment.
USF Bulls football wide reciever Jaden Alexis [Photo by USF Athletic more
Using AI Agents to Perform Actions in a Computing Network
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706797 B2, initially filed July 12, 2024) developed by five inventors Sharad Agarwal, Seattle, Washington; Pedro Henrique Bragioni Las Casas, Belo Horizonte, Brazil; Rodrigo Lopes Cancado Fonseca, Bothell, Washington; Manikanta Kotaru, Kenmore, Washington; and Alok Gautam Kumbhare, Sammamish, Washington, for "Using AI agents to perform actions in a computing network." more
Using Artificial Intelligence to Provide Seating Arrangements for a Meeting Area for a Virtual Meeting
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- GOOGLE LLC, Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12706767 B2, initially filed Aug. 28, 2024) developed by Adam James Karnas, Del Mar, California, and Ryan Fedyk, Brooklyn, New York, for "Using artificial intelligence to provide seating arrangements for a meeting area for a virtual meeting." more
What's New in Microsoft 365 - August 2026
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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What's New in Microsoft 365 - August 2026
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Microsoft continues to roll out new Microsoft 365 features designed to improve collaboration, productivity and the overall user experience. This month's updates introduce a redesigned Microsoft Teams meeting experience and more flexible task management in Planner, with additional Teams enhancements arriving throughout the fall semester.
Microsoft Planner: G more
WIU Alumna Recognized as Subject Matter Expert by International Society For Pharmaceutical Engineering
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Alumna Recognized as Subject Matter Expert by International Society For Pharmaceutical Engineering
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MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University alumna NagaPranitha Chodavarapu ('13) has been selected by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) to serve as a subject matter expert reviewer for two of the organization's Good Practice Guides, technical documents used by valid more
WVU graduate students advance research focused on space discovery and patient advocacy as 2026 Ruby Fellows
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 11 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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WVU graduate students advance research focused on space discovery and patient advocacy as 2026 Ruby Fellows
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The 2026 Ruby Scholars Graduate Fellows at West Virginia University are discovering links between the universe and Earth's environment and improving how patients learn about their diagnoses.
Fellows Logan Gold and Chyanne Reid will each receive a $34,000 stipend, a $2,000 travel grant, an more
$12M grant to build animal-inspired sensing for autonomous drones and robots
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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$12M grant to build animal-inspired sensing for autonomous drones and robots
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A research project, led by Penn State engineers to create a sort of digital brain inspired by the processes insects and small animals use to make smart decisions with limited information, has been awarded $12 million by the U.S. Army through the Army's Research Laboratory.
Saptarshi Das, more
DSU's Dr. Peng Guo joins Argonne-led quantum computing project
MADISON, South Dakota, Aug. 10 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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DSU's Dr. Peng Guo joins Argonne-led quantum computing project
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MADISON, S.D. - Dr. Peng Guo, associate professor of theoretical physics at Dakota State University, will serve as a co-principal investigator on an Argonne National Laboratory-led project that will use artificial intelligence to improve the design of quantum computing workflows for nuclear physics research.
The project, "AI-Enabled Opti more
EPA Mid-Atlantic Administrator Promotes Value of Partnership, Innovation, and Environmental Stewardship Across Virginia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Mid-Atlantic Administrator Promotes Value of Partnership, Innovation, and Environmental Stewardship Across Virginia
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Richmond, Va. (August 10, 2026) -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey concluded a multi-day visit across Virginia recently, meeting with federal and state partners, agricultural leaders, elected officials, and more
Finding new osteoarthritis medicines via AI and genetics
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 10 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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Finding new osteoarthritis medicines via AI and genetics
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Reposted from U of U Health.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, painful joint disease and a leading cause of disability. Despite its prevalence, therapies for osteoarthritis are limited and focus on symptom management. Now, researchers are combining genetic studies of Utah families with AI-based molecular biology tools to find new medicat more
From Classroom to Orbit: NPS Student Team Builds ISS-Bound Imaging System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Naval Postgraduate School posted the following news:
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From Classroom to Orbit: NPS Student Team Builds ISS-Bound Imaging System
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At the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), a team of students and faculty is demonstrating how space innovation is not the product of a single discipline, but the result of tightly coordinated teamwork across time and academic disciplines. Their project, the Terahertz Imaging Camera (TIC), set to launch to the International Space Stati more
George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab receives patent for AI bruise detection system
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab receives patent for AI bruise detection system
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Newly patented AI technology helps get bruise detection tools into the hands of clinicians, law enforcement, and researchers
Can new technology make it easier to understand bruises? That's the question researchers at George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab (IAL) are answering with a patented technology more
Hustle House Cultivates Next Generation of Christian Entrepreneurs
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Hustle House Cultivates Next Generation of Christian Entrepreneurs
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by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer
What began as a shared interest in entrepreneurship has grown into a community of six Cedarville University students who are launching businesses, leading a national organization and pursuing kingdom impact through the "Hustle House."
Centered on the intersection of faith and entrepreneursh more
NCCU Opens Nation's First AI Institute Building at an HBCU
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 10 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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NCCU Opens Nation's First AI Institute Building at an HBCU
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The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) now has a home.
On Aug. 10, the ribbon was cut for the first artificial intelligence institute established by a historically Black college or university (HBCU).
The roughly 5,000-square foot building on the northwes more
NVIDIA Partners With Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to Establish AI Compute Infrastructure Financing Platforms to Mobilize Over $500 Billion of Third-Party Capital
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Partners With Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to Establish AI Compute Infrastructure Financing Platforms to Mobilize Over $500 Billion of Third-Party Capital
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NVIDIA today announced strategic partnerships to establish independent compute more
On the Final Day of MHSRS 2026, USU Research Turns to AI and Women's Health
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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On the Final Day of MHSRS 2026, USU Research Turns to AI and Women's Health
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In This Article
* AI Comes to Combat Wound Care
* A First-Year Student Tackles the Drug Supply
* The Hidden Dangers of Difficult Training
* Advancing Military Women's Health
The 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) closed on Aug. 6 with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (U more
On the Final Day of MHSRS 2026, USU Research Turns to AI and Women's Health
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news:
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On the Final Day of MHSRS 2026, USU Research Turns to AI and Women's Health
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In This Article
* AI Comes to Combat Wound Care
* A First-Year Student Tackles the Drug Supply
* The Hidden Dangers of Difficult Training
* Advancing Military Women's Health
The 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) closed on Aug. 6 with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sc more
Sentara Albemarle cracks the code on attracting providers to a rural community hospital
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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Sentara Albemarle cracks the code on attracting providers to a rural community hospital
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In an era when health systems across the country are facing steep recruitment hurdles, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, has quietly cracked the code.
Within its first year, the new hospital, which replaced a 65-year-old facility last year, brought on 25 new provid more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Status of Oil & Gas Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12006) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Status of Oil and Gas Program
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR, or the Refuge) comprises 19 million acres in northeast Alaska, administered primarily by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in the Department of the Interior (DOI). ANWR's Coastal Plain more
China's E-Commerce Exports & U.S. De Minimis Policies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12891) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and international trade and finance analyst Michael D. Sutherland.
Here are excerpts:
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China's E-Commerce Exports and U.S. De Minimis Policies
The People's Republic of China's (PRC's or China's) e-commerce policies have promoted PRC exports while limiting the scope of PRC e-commerce imports. Between 2018 and 2025 more
Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49049) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Legislative Branch: FY2027 Appropriations" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The legislative branch appropriations bill provides funding for the Senate; House of Representatives; Joint Items; Capitol Police; Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; Congressional Budget Office; Architect of the Capitol; Library of Congr more
Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49049) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations:"
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FY2027 Legislative Branch Funding Issues
The following sections discuss the various legislative branch accounts.
During consideration of the legislative branch bills, the House and Senate conform to a "longstanding practice under which each body of Congress determines its own h more
Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49048) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act" by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum:
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The Antiquities Act of 1906, codified at 54 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 320301-320303, empowers the President to create national monuments by "public proclamation." The act provides that monuments may consist of "historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric struct more
Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49048) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act:"
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Considerations in Ultra Vires Review
Courts' substantive review of ultra vires claims under the Antiquities Act has been sparing, but a series of D.C. Circuit opinions articulate a framework for analyzing legal challenges to monument proclamations. In Mountain States Legal more
Russia's War Against Ukraine - Diplomatic Talks & U.S. Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12534) by Russian and European affairs specialists Andrew S. Bowen and Cory Welt.
Here are excerpts:
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The Russian Federation (Russia) launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. More than four years later, Russia and Ukraine remain engaged in Europe's largest war since World War II. With estimates of up to 2 million or more killed or wounded, and with Russia more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams."
The report is written by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand, and Pervaze A. Sheikh, and research planning coordinator Erin H. Ward.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has repeatedly debated how to operate and allocate resources from federal water resour more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 2 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Snake River Salmon and Steelhead Trout Populations Listed Under the ESA
The ESA was enacted to conserve species identified as endangered or threatened and their habitats./52 Three species of anadromous fishes listed under the ESA are currently f more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Conserving and Restoring Snake River Fishes
Federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders have conducted activities to conserve and restore Snake River salmon and steelhead trout. Most federal activities aimed at restoring salmon and steelhead more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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2020 Biological Opinion, Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision
In response to the court's order and a presidential memorandum dated October 19, 2018,/217 NMFS issued a new final BiOp (2020 BiOp) for operation of the Columbia Rive more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by section research manager, Peter Folger, environmental policy specialists Elena H. Humphreys and Laura Gatz, energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark, natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter, Anna E. Normand and Charles V. Stern:
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SUMMARY
The expanding use of art more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
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Water Sources and Authorities
What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14
Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
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Water Quality Impacts from Data Center Discharges
What Types of Water-Related Discharges Do Data Centers Generate?/99
Data centers may generate different types of water-related discharges (i.e., effluents), including wastewater and stormwater discharges. In addition, in more
Five-Year Offshore Oil & Gas Leasing Program - Status & Issues in Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44692) on July 29, 2026, entitled "Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: Status and Issues in Brief" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Leasing Program Status ... 1
Change to Framework for Environmental Analysis ... 3
P.L. 119-21: Lease Sales Outside the Five-Year Program ... 4
Selected Issues for Congress ... 4
Issues Relate more
Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to Remote Firearm Purchases & Transfers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12725) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to Remote Firearm Purchases and Transfers
The Trump Administration has proposed a rule that would affect how individuals can have firearms delivered to their homes through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), and a different rule that would remove certain limitations on the purchasing of f more
Universal Service Fund's Lifeline Program & High Cost Program - Current Regulatory Activity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13283) by internet and telecommunications policy specialist Patricia Moloney Figliola and telecommunications policy specialist Colby Leigh Pechtol:
Here are excerpts:
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The Universal Service Fund's Lifeline Program and High Cost Program: Current Regulatory Activity
Background
The Universal Service Fund (USF) was established under Section 254 of the Communications Act of 19 more
Comparison of Two Open-Source Tax Microsimulation Models Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49052) on July 30, 2026, entitled "A Comparison of Two Open-Source Tax Microsimulation Models" by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley and public finance analyst Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
CRS has recently begun using two open-source microsimulation tax models to estimate the revenue effects of changes to federal tax law: the Budget Lab at Yale's (TBL's) Tax-Simulat more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Navy's New Battleship Program - Costs & Implications for the Shipbuilding Industrial Base'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "The Navy's New Battleship Program: Costs and Implications for the Shipbuilding Industrial Base."
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
In this report, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the potential costs of the Navy's new nuclear-powered battleship procurement program. It also assesses how the new battleship and frigate programs outlined in the Navy's most recent shipbuilding plan would more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations: Funding History and Agency Descriptions" by natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand and energy policy specialist Mark Holt.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations (E&W) bill, typically enacted on an annual basis, funds more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:"
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Department of Energy
The E&W regular appropriations acts typically have funded nearly all DOE programs./20 Major DOE activities are authorized under multiple energy statutes and include the following:
* research an more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:"
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Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
ARPA-E is a DOE office authorized by the America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) to support transformational technological advances in energy technology research "in ar more
Freight Rail Automation - Driverless Trains, Automated Inspections & Other Technologies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13282) by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman:
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Freight Rail Automation: Driverless Trains, Automated Inspections and Other Technologies
Technological advances and cost-cutting pressures in railroading have contributed to smaller train crews and fewer maintenance-of-way employees. A single train commonly has a crew of two aboard. Freight carriers, vehicle manufacturer more
National Security, Department of State & Related Programs - FY2027 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48956) on July 30, 2026, entitled "National Security, Department of State and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations" by foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist Emily M. McCabe and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activitie more
Next Farm Bill Primer Series Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47313) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Next Farm Bill Primer Series" by agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist Megan Stubbs and agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke:
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Introduction ... 1
Overview and Budget ... 2
CRS In Focus IF12047, Farm Bill Primer: Overview and Status, by Megan Stubbs and Jim Monke ... 2
CRS In Focus IF12233, Farm Bill Primer: Bud more
President Reagan's Six Assurances to Taiwan Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11665) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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President Reagan's Six Assurances to Taiwan
Introduction
Under the U.S. "one-China" policy, the U.S. government has, since 1979, maintained official relations with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and unofficial relations with self-governed Taiwan, over which the PRC claims sovereignty. Until 20 more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48845) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Federal Highway Programs" by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Federal funding for public roads is provided primarily through highway programs administered by the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Congress most recently authorized t more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48845) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs:"
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Federal-Aid Highway Formula and Competitive Discretionary Programs
FHWA administers more than 30 federal highway programs, and highway projects are also eligible for funding under multimodal programs administered by other DOT agencies./56 This report focus more
Taiwan - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10275) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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Taiwan: Background and U.S. Relations
Introduction
Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC) and was once known as Formosa, is a self-governing East Asian democracy located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. Taiwan's popularly elected leaders govern 23.3 million people o more
Alien Registration Requirements Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13003) by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut-Eppsteiner and legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo:
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Alien Registration Requirements
Section 1302, Title 8 of the U.S. Code requires aliens (i.e., non-U.S. citizens or nationals) who are age 14 and older and present in the United States for 30 days or more to apply for registration and fingerprinting with immigration auth more
ATF's Proposed Rules for Firearms Imports Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12724) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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ATF's Proposed Rules for Firearms Imports
On May 8, 2026, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a series of proposed rules that would change how it regulates firearms. Amongst these changes are two clarifying rules that affect how ATF regulates firearms imports. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaki more
Federal Reserve - "Skinny" Master Account Proposal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12722) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte.
Here are excerpts:
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Banks, which are at the center of the payment system, can directly settle payments through master accounts held at the Federal Reserve (Fed). In recent years, crypto and fintech firms have applied for master accounts, sometimes experiencing rejection or relatively long waits for approval. For more in more
Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47911) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress" by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The February 3, 2023, train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, OH, raised the profile of rail safety issues. Railroad labor organizations and some state and local governments have voiced concerns about railroad busine more
Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47911) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress:"
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Prevention of Train Derailments
Derailments account for roughly two-thirds of rail safety incidents (not including grade crossing incidents). In raw terms and on a per-train-mile basis, more derailments tend to occur on yard, siding, or industry tracks, as opposed to occur more
Senate Committee Chairman's New Farm Bill Draft Would Change the Upcoming State Sharing of SNAP Benefit Costs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12723) by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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Senate Committee Chairman's New Farm Bill Draft Would Change the Upcoming State Sharing of SNAP Benefit Costs
Draft legislation released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman would delay the onset of state sharing of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit costs by one year, t more
The Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11466) by legislative attorney Clay Wild:
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The Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination: Background and Selected Topics for Congress
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself." Witnesses sometimes invoke this right, commonly referred to as the privilege agai more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) by science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological sciences research and developmen more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham:
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SUMMARY
Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:"
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Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones
Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be mo more
Firearms Dealers "Engaged in the Business" Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12197) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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Firearms Dealers "Engaged in the Business"
On June 25, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA; P.L. 117-159). Section 12002 of P.L. 117-159 amended definitions related to firearms dealer licensure in the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA, 18 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.921 et seq.). Under the GC more
Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues & Options for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49041) on July 22, 2026, entitled "Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues and Options for Congress" by transportation and industry analyst Rachel Y. Tang.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In 1996, Congress established the Airport Privatization Pilot Program (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996; P.L. 104-264, Sec.149). The program was established to increase access to s more
Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues & Options for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49041) on July 22, 2026, entitled "Full Privatization of U.S. Airports - Potential Issues and Options for Congress:"
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AIPP Privatization Challenges
In its 30-year history, the AIPP and its predecessor pilot program have not been successful in stimulating wide interest in airport privatization. The program's modest results appear to have several causes.
AIPP more
House Passes the KIDS Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11465) by legislative attorneys Peter J. Benson and Chris D. Linebaugh:
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The House Passes the KIDS Act
On June 29, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act (H.R. 7757). The KIDS Act consolidates a variety of legislative proposals aimed at protecting children and teens online. These proposals include the Kids Online more
Institutional Investors & Single-Family Housing Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49015) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Institutional Investors and Single-Family Housing: In Brief."
The report is written by financial economics specialists Darryl E. Getter and Eva Su and housing policy specialist Katie Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Who Owns SF Houses? ... 2
What Are Institutional Investors? ... 3
What Challenges Exist in Measuring Ownership? more
Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11982) by natural resources policy specialist Charles V. Stern.
Here are excerpts:
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Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin
The Colorado River Basin covers more than 246,000 square miles in seven U.S. states and Mexico. Basin waters are governed by multiple documents, known collectively as the Law of the River. The Colorado River Compact of 1922 established the fr more
U.S. Court of Appeals - Background & Circuit Splits From 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49042) on July 23, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Court of Appeals - Background and Circuit Splits from 2025."
The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdi more
Bank Failures - FDIC's Systemic Risk Exception Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12378) by macroeconomic policy Marc Labonte:
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Bank Failures: The FDIC's Systemic Risk Exception
When Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank failed in March 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) guaranteed uninsured deposits at those banks under the statutory systemic risk exception to least-cost resolution (LCR; 12 U.S.C. Sec.1823(c)(4)(G)). (The FDIC more
Defense Primer - DOD Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10543) by senior research manager Michael J. Vassalotti:
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Defense Primer: The Department of Defense
The Department of Defense (DOD) was established after World War II by the 1947 National Security Act (P.L. 80-253). At the time, some policymakers, including former President Truman, took the view that the different components of the U.S. military had been insufficiently inte more
Federal Government & Anthropic - Considerations for AI Innovation & Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13217) by science and technology policy analyst Laurie Harris and industrial organization and business policy specialist Clare Y. Cho:
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Federal Government and Anthropic: Considerations for AI Innovation and Competition
On February 27, 2026, President Trump directed federal agencies to stop using technology developed by the U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic more
Medicare's Financial Status Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43122) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Medicare's Financial Status" by health policy analyst Thomas P. Hackman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Medicare, the federal health insurance program that pays for covered health services for enrolled beneficiaries, provided coverage to approximately 70.7 million beneficiaries in 2026 and incurred total expenditures of approximately $1.30 trillion. The Ho more
TrumpRx - Background & Implementation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13281) by health care financing analyst Laura A. Wreschnig and senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy.
Here are excerpts:
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TrumpRx: Background and Implementation
Introduction
On February 5, 2026, the Trump Administration officially launched TrumpRx, a website that compiles discounts on brand-name and generic drugs through partnerships with drug manufacturers and dire more
U.S. Strategic Bombers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12945) by defense policy specialists Jennifer DiMascio and Anya L. Fink:
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U.S. Strategic Bombers
The U.S. Air Force deploys three strategic (or heavy) bombers - the B-52, B-1B, and B-2 - to carry bombs or air-to-surface missiles for conventional and nuclear missions. Bombers carry heavy ordnance loads across long distances, for extended periods of time, to strike adversary more
U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11175) by international trade and finance analyst Danielle M. Trachtenberg.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations
The 119th Congress is engaged in a range of legislative and oversight activities related to trade policy toward Mexico, which in 2025 was the largest U.S. trading partner in total trade (exports plus imports) of goods and services. Mexico's proximity more
Visa Issuances, Refusals & Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49040) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Visa Issuances, Refusals and Revocations: Selected Current Legal Considerations" by legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized that Congress's plenary power over immigration applies with most force in the admission and exclusion of aliens - persons who are not U.S. citizens or national more
Visa Issuances, Refusals & Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49040) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Visa Issuances, Refusals and Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations:"
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Visa Refusals
The second possible outcome for a completed visa application is a visa refusal (or denial). Generally, a visa refusal is based on one of three statutes: 8 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1182(a), 1184(b), or 1201(g)./69 These are also known as more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
American Credit Union Mortgage Association Urges CFPB to Streamline Mortgage Regulations and Reduce Consumer Delays
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
American Credit Union Mortgage Association 6907 University Ave. #331 Middleton, WI 53562 August 10, 2026
Mark Paoletta Acting Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024
Re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit (91 FR 42382)
Acting Director Paole more
Tipoffs: Iran
House Budget Committee Issues Report on Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2027 (Part 2 of 9)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-754) on the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal 2027 (H.Con.Res. 113). The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on July 18, 2026.
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TITLE IV--OTHER MATTERS
Section 401. Enforcement Filing
Section 401 requires, if the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 is agreed to by the House of Representatives and the Senate without the appointm more
House Budget Committee Issues Report on Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2027 (Part 7 of 9)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-754) on the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal 2027 (H.Con.Res. 113). The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on July 18, 2026.
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VOTES OF THE COMMITTEE
Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives requires each committee report to accompany any bill or resolution of a public character to include the total number of votes cast more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Files for Preliminary Injunction to Block Aluminum Smelter
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 12 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Drummond files for preliminary injunction to block aluminum smelter
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion for preliminary injunction to block construction of the proposed heavy-industrial aluminum smelting complex in Inola. The motion, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, comes ahead of the Aug. 28 expira more
Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen Celebrates House Introduction of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Celebrates House Introduction of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement following the introduction of the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Ac more
"It's Definitely Expensive": As NC Families Face Soaring Grocery Bills, Michael Whatley Doubles Down On Policies Driving Up Costs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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"It's Definitely Expensive": As NC Families Face Soaring Grocery Bills, Michael Whatley Doubles Down On Policies Driving Up Costs
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As North Carolina families face skyrocketing food and grocery costs, DC insider Michael Whatley has doubled down on his support for policies that are driving up groceries costs.
GROCERY PRICES ARE SKYROCKETING FOR NC FAMILIES:
WTVD: "Another Raleigh residen more
Congressman Turner Joins Rep. McCaul as Original Cosponsor of Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Turner Joins Rep. McCaul as Original Cosponsor of Russia Sanctions Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) joined Congressman Michael McCaul and 16 of their colleagues to introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which would significantly ramp up economic pressure against Russia and Iran, and make it increasingly painful for Vladi more
Free speech study finds surprising similarities between 'very liberal' and 'very conservative' Americans
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release:
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Free speech study finds surprising similarities between 'very liberal' and 'very conservative' Americans
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 11, 2026 -They may not agree on much, but Americans who identify as "very liberal" or "very conservative" have strikingly similar attitudes toward free speech, according to a new survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expressi more
Governor Hochul Highlights Distribution of More Than $216 Million in Food Assistance to More Than 1.8 Million Children Across New York So Far This Summer
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Highlights Distribution of More Than $216 Million in Food Assistance to More Than 1.8 Million Children Across New York So Far This Summer
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than 1.8 million low-income children have already received summer food assistance totaling more than $216 million as part of the 2026 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program. more
Iran: Jailed Iranian-American journalist Reza Valizadeh goes on hunger strike
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 11 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release:
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Iran: Jailed Iranian-American journalist Reza Valizadeh goes on hunger strike
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11 August 2026
[UPDATE 11.08.2026] Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist and former correspondent for Radio Farda, began a hunger strike on 8 June in Evin Prison, Tehran, to protest against the ongoing refusal by Iranian authorities to provide him with his identification more
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act Legislation by Rep. McCaul Analyzed
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, originally introduced by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, on August 10, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to impose comprehensive sanctions on the Russian Federation, targeting individuals and institutions affiliated with the government, along with certain transactions to reduce Russia's economic capabilities.
The legislation seeks to tighten existing sanctions while introduc more
Padilla, King Introduce Legislation to Reward Offshore Wind Developers Who Stand Up to Trump Administration, Streamline Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, King Introduce Legislation to Reward Offshore Wind Developers Who Stand Up to Trump Administration, Streamline Permitting
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced legislation to reward developers who buck Trump Administration demands to abandon their offshore wind leases with access to an expedited route to more development, incentiviz more
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Wyden Issues Opening Statement at Executive Session on Treasury Nominations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 23, 2026, executive session to consider the nominations of Francis Brooke to be deputy secretary of the Treasury, Erin Browne to be under secretary of international affairs, Sriprakash Kothari to be assistant secretary for economic policy, and George McMaster to be assistant secretary for financial markets:
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This morning the Finance Committe more
Senator Hassan: Trump's Presidency Will Be Defined Not by Lowering Costs for Families but by Raising Monuments to Himself
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senator Hassan: Trump's Presidency Will Be Defined Not by Lowering Costs for Families but by Raising Monuments to Himself
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recently delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate highlighting how President Trump's policies, including his reckless tariffs and the illegal war in Iran, are driving up costs and hurting New Hampshire families.
A recent more
Warnock Secures Two-Year Extensions of AGOA, Haiti HOPE/HELP in Bipartisan Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Secures Two-Year Extensions of AGOA, Haiti HOPE/HELP in Bipartisan Funding Bill
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Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, helped secure two-year extensions of AGOA, Haiti HOPE/HELP in last week's bipartisan continuing resolution
The extension of the trade programs maintains duty-free access on m more
As Trump Travels To Ohio His Economic Policies Are Devastating Families - And Ohio Republicans Are Having To Own It
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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As Trump Travels To Ohio His Economic Policies Are Devastating Families - And Ohio Republicans Are Having To Own It
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COLUMBUS, OH - When President Donald Trump comes to Ohio tomorrow, he'll be greeted by a state where families are struggling under the weight of his broken promises to lower costs on "day one." He'll also see a state where Republican candidates up and down the ballot are being forced to own more
Jim Guth offers insights on SC Republican special primary
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Jim Guth offers insights on SC Republican special primary
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The sudden passing of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham on July 11 heralded a crowded field of candidates for the Republican special primary set for Aug. 11. Furman University's Jim Guth spoke with The Christian Science Monitor about Darline Graham Nordone, Graham's sister who was appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster to serve out the late senator' more
UN Experts Urge Iran to End Escalating Targeting of Ethnic Minorities
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release:
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UN Experts Urge Iran to End Escalating Targeting of Ethnic Minorities
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On August 6, 2026, UN experts called on Iranian authorities to immediately end the escalating use of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture and other ill-treatment, and executions against ethnic minorities, particularly Kurds and Baluchis.
The experts warned that since the January 202 more
