Ameriprise Advances AI Innovation Across the Advisor and Client Experience With $1B Annual Spend on Technology and AI Capabilities
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 28 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Ameriprise Advances AI Innovation Across the Advisor and Client Experience with $1B Annual Spend on Technology and AI Capabilities
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) today highlighted its continued advancement of the firm's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, building on years of investment a more
Binghamton University: School of Computing Professor Wins NSF CAREER Award for 'Smart Cities' Research
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 28 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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School of Computing professor wins NSF CAREER Award for 'smart cities' research
Assistant Professor Yingxue Zhang's urban AI models look to improve commute times, traffic safety, and more
By Katie Liu
Spend just one day in New York City, and you might be transferring subway trains, hailing taxis, calling Ubers, sitting in traffic, or scrolling the streets on Google Maps for hours. Each one of these inter more
Cadence Certifies AI-Driven Reference Flows for Intel 18A-P and Intel 14A
SAN JOSE, California, July 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release:
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Cadence Certifies AI-Driven Reference Flows for Intel 18A-P and Intel 14A
The expanded Cadence-Intel Foundry collaboration delivers silicon-proven digital and custom design enablement, advanced packaging support, and power delivery-optimized flows for AI, HPC, mobile, and future more
Carlyle Announces Acquisition of Secturion Systems
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Carlyle Announces Acquisition of Secturion Systems
Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that it has acquired Secturion Systems ("Secturion"), a leading provider of high-speed, NSA certified hardware encryption solutions that protect sensitive and classified information. The transaction marks the first investment by Carlyle's dedicated middle-market Aerospace, Defense & Governm more
College of Charleston: Driving Digital Excellence - How A New Vision and Community Governance Are Transforming Campus IT
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, July 28 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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Driving Digital Excellence: How A New Vision and Community Governance Are Transforming Campus IT
Over the past year, the College of Charleston Division of Information Technology has entered an exciting new chapter centered on collaboration, security and a renewed commitment to customer service.
Alicia Lutz
Technology is the invisible engine keeping the College of Charleston running smoothly. O more
CompTIA Launches Digital Literacy Pro V3 to Build Digital Fluency, AI Literacy and Career-ready Skills
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 28 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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CompTIA launches Digital Literacy Pro V3 to build digital fluency, AI literacy and career-ready skills
Updated learning solution for schools and workforce programs prepare students and job seekers for success in an increasingly digital world
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CompTIA, a leading global provider of vendor-neutral technology training and certifications, has launched Digital Literacy Pro V3, an updated curriculum designed to h more
Cotality Certified as a Great Place to Work Certification for Third Consecutive Year
IRVINE, California, July 28 (TNSrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Cotality Certified as a Great Place to Work Certification for third consecutive year
Cotality(TM), a leading global property data and analytics-driven solutions provider, is a Certified(TM) Great Place To Work(R) for the third-consecutive year in six countries: the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and the United Kingdom. The award, based entirely on feedback from more
Dartmouth College: Working to Combat Propaganda in Overlooked Languages
HANOVER, New Hampshire, July 28 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Working to Combat Propaganda in Overlooked Languages
Fabrice Niyigaba '27 builds the first AI tool to flag misinformation in a Bantu language.
Written by Morgan Kelly
A new study led by Fabrice Niyigaba '27 reports the first digital tool for identifying online propaganda in Kinyarwanda, the national language of Rwanda's 15 million people--and possibly the first for any of the Bantu languages spoke more
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: AI and Robotics Accelerate Search for Better Gut Microbiome Therapies
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 28 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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AI and Robotics Accelerate Search for Better Gut Microbiome Therapies
New data-driven approach could enhance results for the quickly growing $130 billion probiotics and prebiotics industry.
By Ken Kingery
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a method for systematically developing novel, complex combinations of probiotics and prebiotics to more effecti more
Expert Vision: How a GE Vernova Engineer Uses AI to See the Invisible
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 28 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release:
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Expert Vision: How a GE Vernova Engineer Uses AI to See the Invisible
As the global energy transition accelerates, maintaining the long-term stamina of critical infrastructure like wind turbines requires being able to spot hidden risks before they can become failures. Proactively protecting these systems means uninterrupted energy for neighborhoods, smarter and safer environments for more
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 14.2% in 2026, Totaling $6.37 Trillion
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 28 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 14.2% in 2026, Totaling $6.37 Trillion
Data Center System and IaaS Spending Viewed as Drivers for Largest Infrastructure Project Ever Attempted by Humanity
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Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6.37 trillion in 2026, up 14.2% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc., a more
Gartner Survey Finds AI Automation Is Reducing Some Entry Level Hiring at Nearly One-Quarter of Organizations
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 28 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Finds AI Automation Is Reducing Some Entry Level Hiring at Nearly One-Quarter of Organizations
Organizations Must Redesign Early Career Roles and Development to Enable Higher-Value Work
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Twenty-two percent of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organization has stopped hiring for entry level roles due to AI more
Hackett Group Finds SG&A Costs Reach Five-Year Highs Across North America and Europe
MIAMI, July 28 (TNSrep) -- The Hackett Group, a consulting and executive advisory firm, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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The Hackett Group(R) Finds SG&A Costs Reach Five-Year Highs Across North America and Europe
New research shows the next generation of profitable growth will be driven by AI-enabled operating models
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The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), an ROI-led AI transformation firm, today announced findings from both its North America and European 2026 SG& more
Keysight Certifies Electromagnetic Design Software for Intel Foundry's Latest Processes
SANTA ROSA, California, July 28 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Keysight Certifies Electromagnetic Design Software for Intel Foundry's Latest Processes
Design teams get a proven path to first-pass silicon success on Intel 14A and Intel 18A-P
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced certification of its RFPro electromagnetic (EM) design software, par more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Signal and Image Sciences Community Celebrates Record-Breaking 30th Annual CASIS Workshop
LIVERMORE, California, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Signal and image sciences community celebrates record-breaking 30th annual CASIS workshop
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory called and the signal and image sciences community answered: The Center for Advanced Signal and Image Sciences (CASIS) hosted their 30th annual workshop at the University of California Livermore Collaboration Center (UCLCC) on June more
Midwestern University Names First Chief Information Officer
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 28 -- Midwestern University issued the following news:
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Midwestern University Names First Chief Information Officer
Ryan Schlagheck brings higher education, healthcare, and technology leadership to new role
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Midwestern University is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Schlagheck as Chief Information Officer. In this newly created executive leadership role, Mr. Schlagheck will lead Midwestern University's information technology strategy across its more
Milliman Acquires Blue Water Mortgage Servicing Rights Valuation and Hedging Services From Apex Analytics
SEATTLE, Washington, July 28 -- Milliman, an actuarial and consulting firm, presented the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Milliman Acquires Blue Water Mortgage Servicing Rights Valuation and Hedging Services from Apex Analytics
The acquisition adds industry-leading hedge analytics, technology, and quantitative talent to Milliman's mortgage servicing rights advisory business
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Milliman, Inc., a leading global actuarial and consulting firm, today announced the acquisition of Bl more
NSF Funding for Caltech-Led 'Cloud Laboratory' Leverages AI to Explore Chemical Dark Matter: A Conversation With Hosea Nelson
PASADENA, California, July 28 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NSF Funding for Caltech-Led "Cloud Laboratory" Leverages AI to Explore Chemical Dark Matter: A Conversation with Hosea Nelson
Caltech chemistry professor Hosea Nelson (PhD '13) has his eyes on a big goal: He wants to know the three-dimensional (3D) structure of all the molecules found in the natural world. No one knows exactly how many structures that entails, but certainly, he says, it is more
Penn State Wraps First Listening Tour for K-12 Leaders to Shape AI in Education
READING, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news:
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Penn State wraps first listening tour for K-12 leaders to shape AI in education
Findings, expected to publish this fall, will help inform AI guidance and programming for school districts across Pennsylvania
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes education and the workforce, Penn State -- through an interdisciplinary collaboration -- is leading a s more
Philips Delivers Solid Comparable Sales Growth and Margin in Q2
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, July 28 -- Philips, a health technology company, issued the following news release:
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Philips delivers solid comparable sales growth and margin in Q2; reiterates full year comparable sales growth outlook; Adjusted EBITA and free cash flow outlook increased to reflect US tariff refund
Q2 2026 Group performance
- Comparable order intake declined 1%, due to timing of certain large orders
- Group sales of EUR 4.4 billion, reflecting 4% comparable sales growth
- Inc more
Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship Europe Rewards Excellent Research in AI and Cybersecurity
SAN DIEGO, California, July 28 -- Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship Europe Rewards Excellent Research in AI and Cybersecurity
Each Winner Receives Mentorship and $40,000 in Research Funding
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today unveiled the latest recipients of the Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship (QIF) Europe, an award now marking its 17th edition. This year's five fellows are Mar Gonzalez I more
Renowned Researchers to Advance Personalized Medicine, AI at University of Georgia
ATHENS, Georgia, July 28 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Renowned researchers to advance personalized medicine, AI at UGA
Francisco Fernandez-Lima and Guo-Wei Wei are UGA's newest GRA Eminent Scholars
By Michael Terrazas
Two internationally recognized researchers whose work is speeding drug development, advancing environmental science and expanding the frontiers of personalized medicine will join the University of Georgia as its newest Georgia Research Alliance more
Rep. McBath Issues Opening Remarks at Field Hearing on Protecting Workers From AI
AUGUSTA, Georgia, July 28 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on July 24, 2026, at a field hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: How AI Is Creating Opportunities Across America's Workforce":
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"And thank you, everyone, for joining us today.
"It's so nice to be down here on this side of Georgia, since I'm usually up on the other end of Georgia. So, I feel very welcomed to be here. I apprecia more
NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSjou) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release:
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Traditional Navajo Medically Tailored Meals Improved Heart Failure Outcomes
Study funded by the American Heart Association's Health Care by Food initiative, which received funding from The Rockefeller Foundation, finds that medically tailored meals reduced hospitalizations, proving that Food is Medicine interventions deliver real results for patients
Research Highlights:
* Among 206 adults livi more
Treasury Secretary Bessent Issues Remarks Before Financial Literacy and Education Commission
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following remarks on July 27, 2026, by Secretary Scott Bessent before the Financial Literacy and Education Commission:
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As prepared for delivery
Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us here in the historic Cash Room. And thank you for your ongoing commitment to the work of this Commission as we meet to discuss digital financial literacy following the historic launch of Trump Accounts.
I have long believed that the st more
University of Cincinnati: How Scammers Can Persuade You With AI
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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How scammers can persuade you with AI
UC research cited in reports on phone scams
By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu
Spectrum News recently dove into how cloning voices with artificial intelligence is making it easier to scam people over the phone.
The news outlet spoke with Kimberly Hyun, assistant professor of marketing at UC's Lindner College of Business, to examine why AI is making it so much more
University of Cincinnati: University Honors Program Celebrates 10 Years of Undergraduate Research Through UHP Discover
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Decade of discovery
University Honors Program celebrates 10 years of undergraduate research through UHP Discover
By Lily Davenport, davenply@mail.uc.edu
In Northside's Hoffner Park, Greta Frantz observes people using the space; a neighborhood away, in the rectory of Clifton's Church of the Annunciation, Alex Smith unrolls a hand-drafted blueprint from the 1920s; working from her apartment, Manavi Prad more
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Husker-led Project Receives Genesis Mission Funding to Advance AI, 6G
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 28 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Husker-led project receives Genesis Mission funding to advance AI, 6G
By Tiffany Lee, Research and Innovation
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher is leading a team contributing to the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, an ambitious effort to build the world's most powerful integrated science discovery platform.
Mehmet Can Vuran's project was among the inaugural awardees announced Jul more
USAREUR-AF Strengthens Allied Cyber Posture at 2026 Cyber Summit in Wiesbaden
HEIDELBERG, Germany, July 28 -- U.S. Army Europe and Africa issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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USAREUR-AF Strengthens Allied Cyber Posture at 2026 Cyber Summit in Wiesbaden
WIESBADEN, Germany - U.S. Army Europe and Africa hosted the 2026 Cyber Summit from July 21-23, bringing together more than 800 cybersecurity professionals, senior military leaders, partner-nation representatives, and industry experts to advance collective defense in an increasingly contested digital more
Virginia Tech: AI Can Predict and Plan Ahead for Drought With Access to the Right Data, Experts Say
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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AI can predict and plan ahead for drought with access to the right data, experts say
The cause of water shortages and wildfires worldwide, the ongoing drought crisis demonstrates the urgent need to proactively predict when and where drought conditions will occur well before they happen. Virginia Tech experts say the artificial intelligence (AI) technology that makes this possible exists -- the key is maximizing ac more
Adobe licensing changes coming August 6
CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Adobe licensing changes coming August 6
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Clemson Computing Information Technology
Beginning August 6, CCIT will update how Adobe Creative Cloud licenses are assigned to students, faculty and staff as part of an ongoing effort to responsibly manage software costs. These changes will ensure Clemson users still have robust access to certain Adobe tools, while providing access to advanced tools for those wh more
AI Cybersecurity Incidents Show Self-Regulation Can't Work
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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AI Cybersecurity Incidents Show Self-Regulation Can't Work
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Following the reported OpenAI-Hugging Face cybersecurity incident, Nvidia, Microsoft, SpaceX, Palantir, and dozens of other technology companies announced a new voluntary AI safety alliance. The announcement comes amid growing debate over AI security, open-weight models, and the role of government oversight after reports that Huggin more
AI year in review
GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 27 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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AI year in review
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With the University of Florida 2025-2026 academic year in the books, let's take a moment to reflect on how impactful this year truly was for artificial intelligence research and education across every discipline and major. UF began it's journey with AI six years ago and now proudly boasts over 200 AI-courses, 300 AI-focused faculty, and 14,000 students enrolled annually in AI cours more
Appeal Challenges Public Lands Data Center in Nevada
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Appeal Challenges Public Lands Data Center in Nevada
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LAS VEGAS-The Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club Toiyabe Chapter today filed an administrative appeal challenging federal approval of the Townsite Data Center in Boulder City, Nevada.
The 167-megawatt data center, proposed by Skylar Capital Management, was approved by the Bureau of Land Management in J more
ASA Launches ASA PLUS - a New Era of On-Demand Learning for Anesthesiologists
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release:
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ASA Launches ASA PLUS - a New Era of On-Demand Learning for Anesthesiologists
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CHICAGO - The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced the launch of ASA PLUS, a new personalized, on-demand video platform, powered by Evermed, that provides anesthesiologists unlimited access to ASA's high-quality conference education and exclusive original content, an more
Astronomers discover super-bright quasar lenses
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 27 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Astronomers discover super-bright quasar lenses
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An international team of scientists has used machine learning to identify seven rare quasar candidates, according to a new study.
Quasars, distant cores of galaxies powered by supermassive black holes, are among the most luminous objects in the universe. While not uncommon, their brightness can make it difficult to accurately measure the galaxy they reside in. more
ATHENA Panel cultivates discussions and partnerships
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, July 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news:
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ATHENA Panel cultivates discussions and partnerships
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The Air Force Technology Horizons, Engineering and Advisory, or ATHENA, Panel held its semiannual meeting here July 21-22, bringing together senior scientists and acquisition professionals for discussions on emerging technologies and warfighter needs.
The ATHENA Panel provides independent, tr more
AWS Announces General Availability of AWS HealthOmics in the Asia Pacific (Tokyo) Region
SEATTLE, Washington, July 27 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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AWS Announces General Availability of AWS HealthOmics in the Asia Pacific (Tokyo) Region
Key Takeaways:
* AWS HealthOmics, a HIPAA-eligible and ISMAP-compliant service that accelerates clinical diagnostic testing and drug discovery through fully managed bioinformatics workflows, is now generally available in the AWS Asia Pacific (Tokyo) Region
* Customers can run scalable genomic analys more
Baruch Professor Leads DOE-Funded AI Research Project Exploring the Origins of the Universe
NEW YORK, July 27 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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Baruch Professor Leads DOE-Funded AI Research Project Exploring the Origins of the Universe
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Baruch College Professor Stefan Bathe, PhD, has been awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to serve as lead principal investigator on a multi-institutional research project that combines artificial intelligence and particle physics to explore conditions that existed immediately after the Big Bang.
The nine-month more
Better health care: Clemson, Prisma examine human factors
CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Better health care: Clemson, Prisma examine human factors
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Clemson University and Prisma Health have teamed to help improve health system operations and patient experiences, funding seven interdisciplinary research projects to analyze the human factors that affect healthcare.
"Human factors" refer to system processes and procedures - admitting and discharging patients, managing workflow durin more
Chairman Griffith Op-Ed: Smart use of AI can improve American healthcare
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Griffith Op-Ed: Smart use of AI can improve American healthcare
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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, penned a new op-ed that details the potential advances of health care through artificial intelligence (AI). An embrace of AI applications presents challenges, which is why Chairman Griffith stresses the more
Chicago Tech Connect event, hosted at Kennedy-King College and produced by City Colleges of Chicago, deemed a success with the public and students
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news:
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Chicago Tech Connect event, hosted at Kennedy-King College and produced by City Colleges of Chicago, deemed a success with the public and students
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City Colleges of Chicago and Kennedy-King College successfully hosted Chicago Tech Connect last week in tandem with P33's fifth annual Tech Chicago Week 2026.
"During Chicago Tech Connect we worked to bridge the gap between academic training, available to al more
Christmas in July: UConn Engineers Capture Gigapixel 3D Video of Snowflakes
STORRS, Connecticut, July 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Christmas in July: UConn Engineers Capture Gigapixel 3D Video of Snowflakes
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For the first time ever, researchers can witness nanometer-scale thickness changes across a melting snowflake, with a compact, lensless chip that captures gigapixel video at 30 frames per second across centimeter-scale fields.
Snowflake imaging has fascinated scientists and the public since the first snowflake images wer more
Consumer Federation Urges FTC and State Attorneys General to Investigate Speechify Over AI Voice-Cloning Practices
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release:
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Consumer Federation of America Urges FTC and State Attorneys General to Investigate Speechify Over AI Voice-Cloning Practices
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) in partnership with students from UCLA Law School's Information Policy Lab, a project of the UCLA Institute for Technology, Law & Policy, filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and Attorne more
Cornell: Soil carbon effectively measured by new, efficient AI model
ITHACA, New York, July 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Soil carbon effectively measured by new, efficient AI model
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A new computer model is one of the first artificial intelligence tools to advance scientific discovery in agriculture and biogeochemistry and is 50 times more efficient than its predecessors, according to a study that offers a proof-of-principle for how AI might be used to shed light on obscure biological processes.
In a paper published July 24 in th more
Discover Boating Health Score Index: June Performance and Media Test Findings
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Discover Boating Health Score Index: June Performance and Media Test Findings
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The Discover Boating Health Score Index (HSI) provides a consistent way to measure how effectively Discover Boating is growing awareness of recreational boating and attracting future participants to the lifestyle over time by tracking the key indicators that reflect the health more
Fayetteville Technical Community College Nursing Leaders Join State Lawmakers to Advance Healthcare Workforce Dialogue
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, July 27 -- Fayetteville Technical Community College issued the following news:
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FTCC Nursing Leaders Join State Lawmakers to Advance Healthcare Workforce Dialogue
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) leaders and nursing advocates joined North Carolina legislators at FTCC's campus for a policy discussion centered on nursing workforce development, healthcare access, patient privacy, and the growing role of technology in care delivery. The conversati more
Fedorchak applauds Committee passage of bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak applauds Committee passage of bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-N.D.) was among the 52 members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee who unanimously passed the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340) this week.
The legislation directs utilities to protect American families and small businesses from increase more
Griffith Announces $460,260 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech for AI in Health Care
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces $460,260 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech for AI in Health Care
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $460,260 grant. The funding will support research of artificial intelligence (AI) applications like machine learning and natural language processing to medically treat seniors in rural communities.
In re more
High school students explore artificial intelligence at Wright State summer camp
KENT, Ohio, July 27 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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High school students explore artificial intelligence at Wright State summer camp
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Area high school students received a hands-on introduction to the future of technology during the AES AI Camp at Wright State University's Raj Soin College of Business, where they explored how artificial intelligence is transforming industries and creating new career opportunities.
Sponsored by the AES Ohio Foundation, the one-day more
Hull's MBA program receives rankings, changes to its concentrations
AUGUSTA, Georgia, July 27 -- Augusta University posted the following news release:
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Hull's MBA program receives rankings, changes to its concentrations
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There have been some exciting developments with the James M. Hull College of Business and its Master of Business Administration program.
In the July/August education issue of James Magazine, the MBA program was ranked in the top 10 in Georgia. The ranking is based on the magazine's criteria, including whether it's competitively price more
JCU's Second Annual Summer in The Heights Pre-College Program Welcomes Students from Across the Country
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, July 27 -- John Carroll University posted the following news:
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JCU's Second Annual Summer in The Heights Pre-College Program Welcomes Students from Across the Country
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This July, John Carroll welcomed 173 students from 16 states and 124 high schools for its second annual Summer in The Heights pre-college program.
Growing by nearly 26% from its inaugural year, the week-long experience offered both day and residential options that provided students with an aut more
Jeremy's Story: Research at UC San Diego Offers Hope for Rare Disease
LA JOLLA, California, July 27 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Jeremy's Story: Research at UC San Diego Offers Hope for Rare Disease
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a genetic neurological disorder that progressively causes muscle weakness in the legs, hands, feet and other critical areas. While many CMT patients begin to experience symptoms of the disease in their teen years, six-year-old Jeremy has suffered from the effects of CMT sinc more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY"
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Bloomberg TV, where he emphasized that with less than 100 days until the midterm election, Democrats remain committed to fighting for an affordable economy and to lower costs, protect access to healthcare and hold the crooks accou more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY"
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Bloomberg TV, where he emphasized that with less than 100 days until the midterm election, Democrats remain committed to fighting for an affordable economy and to lower costs, protect access to healthcare and hold the crooks accountable.
LEADER JEFFRIES: more
LeBow Named to Princeton Review's Best Business Schools for 2027
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news:
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LeBow Named to Princeton Review's Best Business Schools for 2027
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The Bennett S. LeBow College of Business was named to The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools for 2027.
LeBow was recognized among 208 institutions nationwide that the education services company named to its Best On-Campus MBA Programs list. LeBow's Online MBA also appears on the list of Best Online MBA Pr more
London Tops BCG's First Intelligent Cities Index
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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London Tops BCG's First Intelligent Cities Index
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* Dubai, New York City, Washington, DC, and Amsterdam Follow London in Overall Rankings
* Residents in Cities in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East Are Among the World's Most Active and Enthusiastic Users of GenAI
* Five Domains of Intelligent City Performance Each Led by Different more
Michael Hurlston and TRUMPF Named Recipients of the 2026 Optica i4 Prize
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release:
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Michael Hurlston and TRUMPF Named Recipients of the 2026 Optica i4 Prize
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Optica is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Optica i4 Prize, recognizing Michael Hurlston, President and CEO of Lumentum, with the Individual Achievement Prize, and TRUMPF with the Corporate Achievement Prize.
The i4 Prize recognizes exceptional leadership and contributions that embod more
Millikin University and Bradley University Launch MBA Direct Admit Partnership
DECATUR, Illinois, July 27 -- Millikin University posted the following news:
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Millikin University and Bradley University Launch MBA Direct Admit Partnership
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Millikin University has announced a new partnership with Bradley University that establishes a Direct Admit pathway into Millikin's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program through the Tabor School of Business.
The agreement creates a seamless transition for qualified Bradley undergraduate students to continue their educat more
NICE Actimize Positioned as a Luminary in Celent's 2026 "Know Your Customer Systems: Adverse Media Screening" Report
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NICE Actimize Positioned as a Luminary in Celent's 2026 "Know Your Customer Systems: Adverse Media Screening" Report
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#NICE Actimize's solution applies Agentic AI to produce article-level summaries, sentiment and relevancy to surface key risk indicators and context quickly
Hoboken, N.J., July 27, 2026 - NICE Actimize, a NiCE (NASDAQ: N more
Nielsen Launches Ad Intel AI: the Only Product of its Kind that Transforms Fragmented Ad Data into Actionable Intelligence
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news:
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Nielsen Launches Ad Intel AI: the Only Product of its Kind that Transforms Fragmented Ad Data into Actionable Intelligence
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Ad Intel AI is Nielsen's first in a new generation of AI products built to turn data into action
Nielsen's unique AI advantage is its decades of persons-verified data covering human behavior and time spent
New York - July 27, 2026 - Nie more
Penn health economist on shaping Medicare's future
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Penn health economist on shaping Medicare's future
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Medicare, which now covers more than 67 million people, faces persistent financing pressures; rapid changes in care delivery; and growing debate over how best to pay for care, encourage innovation, and protect beneficiaries.
These are the kinds of problems that Amol Navathe will tackle as the new chair of the Medicare Payment Advisory Co more
Penn State wraps first listening tour for K-12 leaders to shape AI in education
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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Penn State wraps first listening tour for K-12 leaders to shape AI in education
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes education and the workforce, Penn State -through an interdisciplinary collaboration -is leading a statewide effort to help prepare Pennsylvania's schools.
Through "Shaping AI in Education: A Pennsylvania Listening an more
PNNL and Amazon Partner to Advance AI Tools for a More Reliable, Secure and Affordable Grid
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news:
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PNNL and Amazon Partner to Advance AI Tools for a More Reliable, Secure and Affordable Grid
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RICHLAND, Wash. -The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has partnered with Amazon Web Services to explore and validate some of the most advanced artificial intelligence tools that could help operators of the nation's electric grid respond more effectiv more
Researchers create a framework that could change the discovery of complex disease drug candidates
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 27 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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Researchers create a framework that could change the discovery of complex disease drug candidates
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Truong Son Hy, Ph.D.As the usage and understanding of artificial intelligence grows, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are taking advantage of technological advances to help solve an issue surrounding complex diseases.
Serious complex illnesses like cancer and neurodegenerative dis more
Roadrunner Teaching Assistant Academy prepares grad students to lead in the classroom
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Roadrunner Teaching Assistant Academy prepares grad students to lead in the classroom
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Graduate teaching assistants (TAs) from UT San Antonio are gaining more than just classroom experience. Through the Roadrunner Teaching Assistant Academy (RTAA), they are cultivating the teaching, leadership and communication skills needed to succeed in future opportunities in academia, industry and profess more
Scalise's Summer Update: Key House Republican Wins of 2026
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise's Summer Update: Key House Republican Wins of 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement and accompanying summary of House Republican legislative victories showcasing the Conference's record of delivering results for the American people during the first half of 2026:
"House Republicans entered this year committed to building on t more
Sen. Schiff, Rep. Khanna Reintroduce Landmark Bill to Combat Fraudulent AI Generated Campaign Ads
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff, Rep. Khanna Reintroduce Landmark Bill to Combat Fraudulent AI Generated Campaign Ads
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.-17) reintroduced the AI Ads Act to prohibit fraudulent misrepresentation of political candidates or committees through content generated by AI, and to codify bipartisan recommendations made by the Fe more
Siemens' IC design solutions now certified for Intel 14A and Intel 18A-P process technologies
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens' IC design solutions now certified for Intel 14A and Intel 18A-P process technologies
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Credit: Intel Corporation
* Brings Intel 14A and Intel 18A-P designs to tape-out faster with verification tools that boost design productivity, quality and confidence
* Speeds multi-chipl more
Soil carbon effectively measured by new, efficient AI model
ITHACA, New York, July 27 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Soil carbon effectively measured by new, efficient AI model
By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle
A new computer model is one of the first artificial intelligence tools to advance scientific discovery in agriculture and biogeochemistry and is 50 times more efficient than its predecessors, according to a study that offers a proof-of-principle for how AI mig more
The Power of the Pivot: How Rubio '99 embraced change on her way to the C-suite
COLUMBUS, Georgia, July 27 -- Columbus State University posted the following news:
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The Power of the Pivot: How Rubio '99 embraced change on her way to the C-suite
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Christi Pennington Rubio '99 did not initially envision her journey to becoming Colony Bank's chief brand and business development officer when she began her studies at Columbus State University in 1994.
For the Columbus native and Glenwood School graduate, Columbus State was her first choice. She recounted changing majors more
This week: Senate in D.C., to vote on Crews confirmation to NCUA board
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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This week: Senate in D.C., to vote on Crews confirmation to NCUA board
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The House is out on recess until the end of August, having passed its versions of several must-pass bills before adjourning. The Senate is expected to be in session for the next two weeks before adjourning until after Labor Day.
America's Credit Unions has resources available to assist credit unions in engagi more
Three George Mason faculty members elected to Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 27 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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Three George Mason faculty members elected to Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
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Three George Mason University faculty members have been elected to the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM), an organization that brings together leading experts from across the commonwealth to provide independent, evidence-based expertise on issues a more
Turning legal-tech frustration into an EnterPrize
CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Turning legal-tech frustration into an EnterPrize
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When life already feels as though it is falling apart, navigating the legal process can add another layer of complexity.
Whether someone is going through a divorce, facing a child custody dispute or navigating an immigration matter, finding, organizing and submitting documents to a law firm can feel like one more burden.
Law firms need complete, organi more
UConn Researchers Win Inaugural DOE Genesis Mission Award
STORRS, Connecticut, July 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Researchers Win Inaugural DOE Genesis Mission Award
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A team of UConn researchers is a recipient of a federal Department of Energy (DOE) inaugural Genesis Mission award. The program is designed to double the country's scientific productivity by funding AI-related research projects to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, discovery, and national security.
The DOE announced the first cohort of a more
UI Writing Enriched Curriculum pilot to begin in CLAS
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 27 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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UI Writing Enriched Curriculum pilot to begin in CLAS
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The University of Iowa is building on its longstanding excellence in teaching writing and communication with the launch of a new Writing Enriched Curriculum (WEC) pilot program this fall.
The program represents an important step toward integrating writing and communication into every discipline and developing a model more
UMGC and Digital Learning Institute Partner to Accelerate Master's Degree Pathway in Learning Design and Technology
ADELPHI, Maryland, July 27 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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UMGC and Digital Learning Institute Partner to Accelerate Master's Degree Pathway in Learning Design and Technology
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New agreement provides a flexible, affordable track for digital learning professionals to earn a graduate degree faster
Adelphi, Md. -July 27, 2026 -University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and Digital Learning Institute (DLI), a global provider of professional qualifi more
University of Chicago: How AI is starting to explain stock-price moves
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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How AI is starting to explain stock-price moves
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To explain the stock market's reaction to earnings results, investors and other market participants have a standard tool that has been around for decades: the earnings surprise.
This measure, which compares reported earnings per share against analysts' consensus earnings-per-share forecasts, indicates how much a company beat or missed analyst prediction more
University of Hawaii Manoa Researchers Selected for National Effort to Advance AI-driven Science
MANOA, Hawaii, July 27 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
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UH Manoa researchers selected for national effort to advance AI-driven science
Two University of Hawaii at Manoa research projects have been selected for the inaugural U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Genesis Mission portfolio, placing UH's flagship research campus among a select group of universities and research institutions nationwide using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate scie more
Vanderbilt Health and Siemens Healthineers launch $87M Value Partnership to deliver advanced technology, elevate patient care
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Vanderbilt Health and Siemens Healthineers launch $87M Value Partnership to deliver advanced technology, elevate patient care
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Vanderbilt Health and Siemens Healthineers have entered into a multiyear, $87 million Value Partnership1 supporting technology modernization and standardization in diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology and related workforce development programs across V more
William & Mary receives DOE Genesis Mission award to advance AI-powered particle physics
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 27 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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William & Mary receives DOE Genesis Mission award to advance AI-powered particle physics
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The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. - Ed.
William & Mary's School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics has been selected for a Phase I award through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, a national initiative designed to more
WNMU Inaugural Educational Leadership Conference Draws Statewide Administrators
SILVER CITY, New Mexico, July 27 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release:
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WNMU Inaugural Educational Leadership Conference Draws Statewide Administrators
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The Western New Mexico University Educational Leadership program recently hosted its inaugural conference, Shaping the Future of Educational Leadership, drawing administrators, alumni and aspiring leaders from across the state. The two-day in-person event reached its 50-person capacity within a week of ope more
xAI Must Stop Grok From Creating Child Sexual Abuse Material
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Center on Sexual Exploitation issued the following news:
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xAI Must Stop Grok From Creating Child Sexual Abuse Material
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WASHINGTON, DC (July 27, 2026) - The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is calling on xAI to institute strict changes to prevent Grok from generating child sexual abuse material in light of a new civil lawsuit alleging that an Arkansas photographer used Grok to generate and spread child sexual ab more
EY expands NVIDIA-powered enterprise AI capabilities with industry-first validation of NVIDIA NemoClaw for LangChain
LONDON, England, July 26 [Category: BizConsulting] -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news:
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EY expands NVIDIA-powered enterprise AI capabilities with industry-first validation of NVIDIA NemoClaw for LangChain
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* EY builds on the NVIDIA NemoClaw for LangChain Deep Agents blueprint to help enterprises deploy benchmar more
NVIDIA Expands NVIDIA Agent Toolkit With NVIDIA PhysicsNeMo and CUDA-X Libraries to Transform How the World Engineers, Designs and Builds
SANTA CLARA, California, July 26 [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 Expands NVIDIA Agent Toolkit With NVIDIA PhysicsNeMo and CUDA-X Libraries to Transform How the World Engineers, Designs and Builds
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News Summary:
* NVIDIA expands NVIDIA Agent Toolkit with re-architected NVIDIA PhysicsNeMo libraries and updated NVIDIA CUDA-X libraries, more
Siemens advances self-verifying agentic AI workflows for semiconductor and PCB design
WASHINGTON, July 26 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens advances self-verifying agentic AI workflows for semiconductor and PCB design
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* Combines Siemens' EDA expertise and software with NVIDIA AI infrastructure and software to improve result quality, time-to-results, tool-calling reliability and token efficiency for long-running e more
Ranking Member Khanna Seeks Answers From Commerce on Rising Consumer Electronics Prices Amid Memory Chip Shortage
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Khanna Seeks Answers from Commerce on Rising Consumer Electronics Prices Amid Memory Chip Shortage
Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party sent a le more
Boys Nation Delegates Visit Pentagon, Lay Wreath at 9/11 Memorial
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Boys Nation Delegates Visit Pentagon, Lay Wreath at 9/11 Memorial
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Just months ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, about 100 high school students from the American Legion Boys Nation program visited the Pentagon July 21.
The trip included laying a wreath at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial before touring the building and hearing remarks on service, character and the responsibilities of more
Committee Cliff Notes: Week of July 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Week of July 20, 2026
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Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Tuesday, July 21, the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development held a hearing called "Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Markets," featuring testimony from Ro more
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase Highlights Community-Bank Enabling Technologies of the Future
WASHINGTON, July 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release:
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ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase Highlights Community-Bank Enabling Technologies of the Future
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The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) yesterday hosted its ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC), spotlighting technology solutions for community banks developed during the eleventh Accelerat more
Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science: AI, Single-Cell Technology Reveal How 3D Genome Differs in People With Alzheimer's Disease
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science issued the following news:
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AI, Single-Cell Technology Reveal How 3D Genome Differs in People With Alzheimer's Disease
By Marylee Williams
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the University of Washington shed new light on Alzheimer's disease that could point to improved directions for treatment.
In more
Education Artificial Intelligence Makes More Necessary
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, July 22 -- John Carroll University posted the following news:
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The Education Artificial Intelligence Makes More Necessary
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A recent Chronicle of Higher Education article asks whether colleges can "AI-proof" their students. The premise is provocative, but its most important observation is not really about technology.
Jose Antonio Bowen, the former president of Goucher College, offers this candid assessment of higher education's claims about critical thinking: more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Canada's Online Streaming Act - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12716) by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura:
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Canada's Online Streaming Act: Background and Issues for Congress
In April 2023, Canada enacted the Online Streaming Act, amending Canada's Broadcasting Act to allow the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to regulate entities that broadcast video or music through social medi more
Human Rights & Anti-Corruption Sanctions - The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10576) by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber:
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Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Sanctions: The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act
The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Global Magnitsky Act; Title XII, Subtitle F of P.L. 114-328, as amended; 22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.10101 et seq.) authorizes the President to impose economic sanctions and deny more
China Primer - The People's Liberation Army Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11719) by Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell:
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China Primer: The People's Liberation Army (PLA)
Overview
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) serves the Communist Party of China. Established in 1927, it carried that party to victory in the country's civil war, which concluded with the 1949 founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). Since 1978, PRC leade more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Estimates of the Cost of Federal Credit Programs in 2027'
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "Estimates of the Cost of Federal Credit Programs in 2027."
Here are excerpts:
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The federal government supports some private activities by offering credit assistance to individuals and businesses. That assistance is provided through direct loans and guarantees of loans made by private financial institutions. In this report, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the lifetime costs of more
Military Service Records, Awards & Unit Histories - A Guide to Locating Sources Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS21282) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Military Service Records, Awards and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources" by research librarian Travis A. Ferrell.
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
This guide provides information on locating military unit histories and individual service records of discharged, retired, and deceased military personnel. It also provides information on locating and r more
Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks - A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13257) by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti.
Here are excerpts:
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The Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks: A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
A climate tipping point generally refers to a "critical threshold" in an Earth system that when crossed can cause the system to shift into a new state. Scientists con more
Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress" by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs:
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SUMMARY
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a joint federal-state partnership that consists of two types of benefits: (1) permanently authorized programs, including the Unemployment Compensation (UC) and Exten more
Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress:"
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Legislative Proposals in the 119th Congress
This section provides summary information on legislation introduced as of July 13, 2026, in the 119th Congress that would amend UI programs and benefits.
UI Integrity Proposals
Program integrity issues, such a more
Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs - FY2026 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48624) on July 15, 2026, entitled "Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations" by foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist Emily M. McCabe and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
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SUMMARY
Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activit more
Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs - FY2026 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48624) on July 15, 2026, entitled "Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs - FY2026 Budget and Appropriations:"
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Foreign Operations Funding
Title II: U.S. Agency for International Development
Title II traditionally has provided funding for USAID's administrative accounts, including the Operating Expenses (OE), Capital Investment Fund, more
Legal Authority for Section 301 Tariffs to Address Forced Labor & Excess Manufacturing Capacity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. LSB11460) by legislative attorney Christopher T. Zirpoli:
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Legal Authority for Section 301 Tariffs to Address Forced Labor and Excess Manufacturing Capacity
Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. Sec. 2411-2420, collectively referred to as "Section 301") authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to impose tariffs on U.S. imports in response to conduct by foreign more
Libya & U.S. Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11556) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Libya and U.S. Policy
Fifteen years after a 2011 uprising and U.S.-backed military intervention that toppled longtime authoritarian leader Muammar al Qadhafi, Libya has yet to make a transition to stable governing arrangements. Elections and diplomacy have produced a series of interi more
National Level Exercises: History, Authorities & Congressional Considerations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11879) by section research manager Lauren R. Stienstra.
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National Level Exercises: History, Authorities, and Congressional Considerations
Every two years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducts a National Level Exercise (NLE) to evaluate the nation's progress toward preparedness for catastrophic events. These exercises have multiple components, and culmina more
Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities - Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48641) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities: Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In recent years, some Members of Congress have proposed reforms that would prohibit the purchase, sale, ownership, or holding of certain financial instruments by Member more
Senior Executive Service Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11743) by government organization and management specialists Taylor N. Riccard and Maeve P. Carey.
Here are excerpts:
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The Senior Executive Service: An Overview
The Senior Executive Service (SES) was established by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA; P.L. 95-454) to provide a centralized government-wide cadre of high-level managers within federal agencies. Prior t more
Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System/Soldier Borne Mission Command Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13022) by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS)/Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC)
Between 2018 and 2025, the U.S. Army developed several versions of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) as part of an effort to improve the combat effectiveness and training more
Artificial Intelligence in Workforce Development Programs at the Department of Labor Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12715) by labor policy specialist Benjamin Collins:
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Workforce Development Programs at the Department of Labor
Congress has authorized a group of workforce development programs administered by the Department of Labor (DOL). These programs support activities like job training and career services that aim to improve participants' employment out more
Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary and Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling
For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing more
Lebanon Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11617) by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas and Jim Zanotti.
Here are excerpts:
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Lebanon
Renewed war between Israel and the Iran-backed Shia Islamist group Lebanese Hezbollah (a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization, or FTO) in 2026 has significantly impacted Lebanon's society and its U.S.-supported government. While Hezbollah has suffered major l more
Standards of Proof in Federal Criminal Law Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13272) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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Standards of Proof in Federal Criminal Law
The Supreme Court has recognized that governmental interference with individual liberty must be supported by sufficient justification for that interference. Generally, as the severity of governmental intrusion lessens, so too does the quantum of proof needed to support that intrusion. more
Supreme Court Bars Prisoner's Religious Liberty Suit Against Prison Officials Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11458) by legislative attorneys Madeline W. Donley and April J. Anderson:
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Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety: Supreme Court Bars Prisoner's Religious Liberty Suit Against Prison Officials
In Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety, the Supreme Court ruled that individuals cannot be sued "in their private capacitie more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
B&T USA LLC: ATF Firearm Rule Proposal Highlights Significant Cost Savings and Operational Benefits
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
B&T USA, LLC
15897 S Axia Drive, Suite 400
Herriman, Utah 84065
July 26, 2026
Submitted via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 more
B&T USA Urges ATF to Clarify Governmental Transfer Exemption and Coordinate Overlapping Firearms Transaction Rulemakings
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
B&T USA, LLC
15897 S Axia Drive, Suite 400
Herriman, Utah 84065
July 26, 2026
Submitted via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 more
Express Association of America Urges Equal Customs Enforcement and Regulatory Parity for Postal and Non-Postal Shipments
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted electronically to http://www.regulations.gov
July 24, 2026
Re: Docket Numbers:
USCBP-2026-0760: Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Merchandise
Arriving Through All Modes Other Than the International Postal Network
USCBP-2026-0761: Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Mail S more
Tipoffs: Iran
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: To Strengthen Economic Security, Policymakers Should Expand the Child Tax Credit to the 19 Million Children Who Receive Less Than the Full Credit Amount
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on July 27, 2026, by Federal Tax Policy Director Kris Cox, senior research analyst Stephanie Hingtgen and Kiran Rachamallu:
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To Strengthen Economic Security, Policymakers Should Expand the Child Tax Credit to the 19 Million Children Who Receive Less Than the Full Credit Amount
Child Tax Credit Helps Make Raising Children More Affordable, and Its Full Value Should Be Available to Families With Lo more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Foreign Affairs: How Asia Learned to Live With 'America First'
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 27, 2026, by senior fellow John Lee to Foreign Affairs:
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How Asia Learned to Live with "America First"
And What Europe Should Understand About Handling Trump
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Western Europe is reeling in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's transactionalism, unilateralism, and unpredictability. U.S. allies on the conti more
N.J. A.G. Davenport: Gov. Sherrill to Nominate National Consumer Protection Expert Christopher L. Peterson to Lead Division of Consumer Affairs
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 28 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Governor Sherrill to Nominate National Consumer Protection Expert Christopher L. Peterson to Lead Division of Consumer Affairs
Veteran Consumer Rights Champion Widely Recognized For His Work Combating Predatory Lending And Protecting Consumers and Military Service Members
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced that Governor Mikie Sherrill wi more
'Our lives are turning to ash': Oil majors must pay damage for worst wildfire crisis in years
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 27 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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'Our lives are turning to ash': Oil majors must pay damage for worst wildfire crisis in years
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The wildfire crisis exposes the true cost of fossil fuel phaseout delay, and oil majors posting bumper profits must pay for the damage, said 350.org in solidarity with more than 300,000 people fo more
Back-to-School Bummer: Classroom Supplies, Lunchbox Essentials Up Nearly 11% This Year
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Back-to-School Bummer: Classroom Supplies, Lunchbox Essentials Up Nearly 11% This Year
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Families face double-digit price increases for index cards, scissors, notebook paper, and lunchbox favorites as school year begins
As the first day of school approaches, millions of families are facing painfully high prices for back-to-school staple more
EU Drafts a Plan to Double its Electrification and Limit Oil and Natural Gas
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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EU Drafts a Plan to Double its Electrification and Limit Oil and Natural Gas
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#Key Takeaways
1 The European Union (EU) is following the World Economic Forum's lead and pushing for increased electrification of the continent's economies.
2 The EU wants to phase out fossil fuels, which means more electric vehicles, more heat pumps, and more electrification of industry.
3 The EU more
ICYMI: On Meet the Press, Kelly Calls Trump's War in Iran a Disaster for the American People
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: On Meet the Press, Kelly Calls Trump's War in Iran a Disaster for the American People
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In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined NBC's Meet the Press with Kristen Welker to underscore how disastrous President Trump's Iran war has been for the American people and the troops. Kelly also warned about the military's dwindling munitions supply and pushed back on the administration's more
ICYMI: Rounds Discusses Funding for Iran Conflict with DoD Officials at Appropriations Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rounds Discusses Funding for Iran Conflict with DoD Officials at Appropriations Committee Hearing
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) discussed the President's supplemental funding request of $87.6 billion for national defense with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Appropriatio more
Kaine, Hirono, Colleagues Press Hegseth on Inaccurate Casualty Reporting, Lack Of Transparency About Human Cost of War in Iran
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Hirono, Colleagues Press Hegseth on Inaccurate Casualty Reporting, Lack Of Transparency About Human Cost of War in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, joined a group of his Senate colleagues led by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) in sending a letter to the Department of Defense (DOD) demanding a full and a more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY"
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Bloomberg TV, where he emphasized that with less than 100 days until the midterm election, Democrats remain committed to fighting for an affordable economy and to lower costs, protect access to healthcare and hold the crooks accou more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY"
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Bloomberg TV, where he emphasized that with less than 100 days until the midterm election, Democrats remain committed to fighting for an affordable economy and to lower costs, protect access to healthcare and hold the crooks accountable.
LEADER JEFFRIES: more
New Data: Virginia Farmers Spent Over $1,500 More On Diesel Fuel Amid Trump's War of Choice with Iran
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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New Data: Virginia Farmers Spent Over $1,500 More On Diesel Fuel Amid Trump's War of Choice with Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - As oil prices hit $100 a barrel last week amid President Trump's war of choice with Iran, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are spotlighting a new congressional report that found that farmers in Virginia and across the country spent over $1,500 more to fill up more
New Report: Trump's War is Driving Up Diesel Prices for Colorado Farmers
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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New Report: Trump's War is Driving Up Diesel Prices for Colorado Farmers
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On average, CO farmers have spent $1,680 more in 2026 to fill up their fuel tanks than last year
WASHINGTON - As President Trump's war with Iran continues to escalate, Colorado farmers are paying the price at the pump. According to a new report by the Joint Economic Committee Minority, Colorado farmers have spent signi more
PM call with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia: 27 July 2026
LONDON, England, July 27 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release:
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PM call with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia: 27 July 2026
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The Prime Minister began the call by condemning the recent attacks made by Iran and the Houthis on Saudi Arabia.
The two leaders discussed the crisis in Gaza, where they both outlined the importance of a two-state solution between Palestine and Israel.
The Prime Minister set out his intention to strengthen defence collaborati more
Senator Hassan Discusses Rising Food & Grocery Costs, Impact of Trump's Tariffs at Portsmouth Grocery Store
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senator Hassan Discusses Rising Food & Grocery Costs, Impact of Trump's Tariffs at Portsmouth Grocery Store
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PORTSMOUTH - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan visited Richardson's Market in Portsmouth to hear from the owners of the locally owned grocery store about how President Trump's reckless tariffs and his war in Iran are raising food and grocery costs for families.
"President Trump promised to more
THOMPSON, DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON IRAN WAR CASUALTIES
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
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THOMPSON, DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON IRAN WAR CASUALTIES
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Washington, D.C. - Following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) led 14 fellow Democratic veterans in urging the Administration to accurately and transparently account for U.S. servicemembers killed an more
U.S. Economic Confidence Improves in July
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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U.S. Economic Confidence Improves in July
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Story Highlights
* ECI up from -38 in June to -31 in July
* Most rate economy as fair (32%) or poor (44%); 67% say it is getting worse
* Government remains most-cited issue as nation's top problem
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Gallup's Economic Confidence Index has risen to -31 in July, marking a modest i more
UN Fact-Finding Mission Urgently Calls on Iran to Immediately Halt Executions
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release:
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UN Fact-Finding Mission Urgently Calls on Iran to Immediately Halt Executions
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On July 23, 2026, the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran urgently called on Iranian authorities to immediately halt all executions, including those in connection with the protests, and establish a moratorium on the use of the death penalty.
The Mission urged authoriti more
United Nations Secretary-General Guterres Press Conference at Conclusion of Visit to Syria
NEW YORK, July 27 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following statement:
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Secretary-General's press conference at conclusion of visit to Syria
Good afternoon.
I want first of all to express my deep condolences to the families of the victims of the horrible bus crash that happened yesterday, and also my condolences to the people and the government of Syria.
I also want to express my deep gratitude for the wonderful and generous hospitality I enjoyed during more
Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the more
STATEMENT: 100 Days From The Election, Michael Whatley Has Proven He's An Out-Of-Touch DC Insider Who Is Only Looking Out For Himself
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 26 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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STATEMENT: 100 Days From The Election, Michael Whatley Has Proven He's An Out-Of-Touch DC Insider Who Is Only Looking Out For Himself
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To mark 100 days until Election Day, NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton released the following statement:
"When North Carolina voters head to the polls in 100 days, they won't forget that DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley has repeatedly backed pol more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Iranians Face Double Peril of Gallows and Bombs
NEW YORK, July 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by senior Iran researcher Bahar Saba:
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Iranians Face Double Peril of Gallows and Bombs
Amid Escalating Hostilities with the US, Iran's Authorities Continue Unlawful Executions as a Tool of Repression
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Iran's authorities executed a young man, Mehdi Khanaki, on July 22. He was the 24th known person arbitrarily executed since March 18 in connection with recent protests.
The number of execu more
Human Rights Watch: U.S., Iran Threaten Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
NEW YORK, July 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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U.S., Iran Threaten Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
(Washington, DC) - President Donald Trump announced on July 24, 2026, that the United States was considering "a massive attack" on Iran following a breakdown of the ceasefire and US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding. US and Iranian leaders have threatened to retaliate and attack targets that could be civilian infrastructure, in violation of t more
Human Rights Watch: West Bank - Surge in Settler Violence Threatens Mass Atrocities
NEW YORK, July 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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West Bank: Surge in Settler Violence Threatens Mass Atrocities
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(Beirut) - Two Israeli settler attacks on Tal village near Nablus in the West Bank on July 24, 2026, resulted in the killing of four Palestinians and two Israelis, Human Rights Watch said today.
The incident triggered a wave of settler reprisal attacks in nearby Palestinian villages, the Israeli government's announcement of a "m more
U.S. Representative for U.N. Management & Reform Bartos Addresses U.N. General Assembly
NEW YORK, July 24 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations posted the following remarks by Jeffrey Bartos, U.S. Representative for U.N. Management and Reform, at a U.N. General Assembly meeting on the appointment of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights:
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A vote for Volker Turk's reappointment proves the UN's fiercest critics right, and we urge all of you to join the United States in voting NO on the proposal to reappoint Volker Turk as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for more
Iran: UN Fact-Finding Mission Urgently Calls on Iran to Immediately Halt Protest-related Executions
GENEVA, Switzerland, July 23 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following statement:
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Iran: UN Fact-Finding Mission urgently calls on Iran to immediately halt protest-related executions
The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran urged Iranian authorities to immediately halt the executions of 10 young men sentenced to death after taking part in a protest in Isfahan earlier this year. The Mission strongly condemned the execution on more
