ITHACA, New York, June 30 (TNSrpt) -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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AI is changing expectations for MBA graduates
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While MBA job prospects are expected to remain stable in the near future, new hires will be held to higher standards inside rapidly evolving workplaces, Cornell research finds.
According to a new report from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, instead of performing research, data analysis and presentation design, new hires will need to oversee AI more
AI-Driven Building Intelligence and Regulatory Transformation Set to Reshape the Global Homes and Buildings Industry in 2026
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 30 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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AI-Driven Building Intelligence and Regulatory Transformation Set to Reshape the Global Homes and Buildings Industry in 2026
Frost & Sullivan analysis highlights growth opportunities in smart building management, construction technology, home energy management, and intelligent infrastructure more
AIDT's Castile Retiring After 33 Years, Taylor Named New Director
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 30 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news:
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AIDT's Castile retiring after 33 years, Taylor named new director
Ed Castile, director of Alabama Industrial Development Training, will retire Tuesday after 33 years leading the state's workforce recruitment organization.
In his more than three decades at the helm, AIDT has become a globally recognized entity. Its employee-readiness programs are a significant incentive offered to industries t more
BOG Notebook: Wayne State Board of Governors Adopts Refreshed Strategic Plan, Moves Forward With Emerging School of Public Health, Approves FY 2027 Budget
DETROIT, Michigan, June 30 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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BOG Notebook: Wayne State Board of Governors adopts refreshed strategic plan, moves forward with emerging school of public health, approves FY 2027 budget
Our Moment Is Now: At its meeting on Thursday, June 25, the Board of Governors adopted a refreshed strategic plan, Our Moment Is Now. The plan is intended to translate Wayne State's momentum into sustained, visible progress for our students, faculty, staff more
Chancellor King Visits SUNY Nassau Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour
ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Chancellor King Visits SUNY Nassau Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour
Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields
Visit Highlights SUNY Nassau Community College's Nursing and Health Programs
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Garden City, NY - State University of New York Chancellor more
DMPS Welcomes New Leaders for the 2026-27 School Year
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 30 -- The Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release:
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DMPS Welcomes New Leaders for the 2026-27 School Year
Des Moines Public Schools is pleased to announce several key leadership appointments that will help advance the district's commitment to student success.
These leaders bring extensive experience in special education, digital learning, multilingual education, school finance, and career and technical education. Together, they represent decade more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Meet EcoBOT - Autonomous Lab Standardizing Plant-Microbe Research
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Meet EcoBOT: The Autonomous Lab Standardizing Plant-Microbe Research
Berkeley Lab's new "self-driving" laboratory, EcoBOT, automates complex plant experiments to eliminate human error, solve biology's replication crisis, and accelerate bioenergy research.
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To harness biological systems (plants and microbes) for next-generation energy production and advanced materials, more
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Magnetic Memory - Laying the Foundations for Modern AI
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 30 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Magnetic Memory: Laying the Foundations for Modern AI
Yiran Chen and Helen Li have won the A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award for their foundational research on magnetic random access memory (MRAM).
By Ken Kingery
Two Duke Engineering leaders in electrical and computer engineering (ECE) have won the A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award in Electronic Design Automation fro more
DXC Marks Five Years of Opening Tech Careers to Neurodivergent Talent
ASHBURN, Virginia, June 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release:
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DXC Marks Five Years of Opening Tech Careers to Neurodivergent Talent
* DXC's Dandelion program supports neurodivergent individuals into long-term technology careers
* It also addresses persistent skills shortages and growing impact of AI in the workplace
* Recruitment for the new cohort has just opened
London, UK - DXC Tec more
Europe Accelerates in AI Race But a Growing Divide Threatens Progress
NEW YORK, June 30 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Europe Accelerates in AI Race But a Growing Divide Threatens Progress
European companies improved AI readiness faster over the past six months, although North American firms remain ahead overall
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MILAN - Europe's largest companies are showing early signs of narrowing the AI readiness gap with North America, but a growing divide between large and smaller firms risks holding th more
From Medical Student to Chancellor: David McManus Charts UMass Chan's Next Chapter
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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From medical student to chancellor: David McManus charts UMass Chan's next chapter
By Pat Sargent and Bryan Goodchild
When David D. McManus, MD'02, ScM'12, MBA, arrived at UMass Chan Medical School as a medical student in 1998, he embarked on a remarkable journey to becoming a renowned physician-scientist, a leader in digital medicine, an esteemed faculty member and an in more
Justice Department to Rename Division as Energy and Natural Resources Division
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Justice Department to Rename Division as Energy and Natural Resources Division
The Justice Department will rename one of its divisions the Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). The announcement was originally made yesterday by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of ENRD in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal.
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Map: Trump Administration Doing Big Tech's Bidding in Targeting Digital Regulations Worldwide
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Map: Trump Administration Doing Big Tech's Bidding in Targeting Digital Regulations Worldwide
Following President Trump's latest threat of 100% tariffs on countries that impose digital services taxes, a new interactive map from Public Citizen illustrates the breadth of the Trump administration's global assault on digital regulations and documents Big Tech lobbyists' success in pushing this age more
McGraw Hill Expands Its AI-Powered ALEKS Product Portfolio
NEW YORK, June 30 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release:
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McGraw Hill Expands Its AI-Powered ALEKS Product Portfolio
New releases include ALEKS Adventure for Grades 4-5 and ALEKS for Calculus II
Key Highlights:
* McGraw Hill is expanding its AI-powered ALEKS portfolio with ALEKS Adventure for Grades 4-5 and ALEKS for Calculus II.
* ALEKS Adventure now offers a complete K-5 experience, while ALEKS for Calculus II extends personalized support as students progress th more
Michigan Medicine: Rogel Research Team Receives $3.2M Grant to Cascade Genetic Testing to Relatives
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 30 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rogel research team receives $3. 2 M grant to cascade genetic testing to relatives
A team of researchers based at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and Stanford University received $3.2 million from the National Cancer Institute for a clinical trial to help patients with a hereditary-based cancer diagnosis extend genetic t more
NASA Awards $849K to UAH-led Project to Improve Flash Drought Early Warning Across Southeast
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, June 30 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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NASA awards $849K to UAH-led project to improve flash drought early warning across Southeast
Paola Pinto
Flash droughts can develop in a matter of weeks, often before traditional drought indicators fully capture the growing risk. Now, a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)-led project has been awarded $849,000 from NASA to help communities across the Southeastern United States identify, monitor an more
NEI Announces Winners of 'Eye on the Future' Teen Video Contest
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 30 -- The National Eye Institute issued the following news:
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NEI announces winners of 'Eye on the Future' teen video contest
High school students capture science in action, their world, and their future in 5th annual competition
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Three high school students have been selected as the grand prize winners of the fifth annual National Eye Institute (NEI) Eye on the Future teen video contest.
"The Eye on the Future contest encourages students to see themselves as p more
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Faculty Attend 2026 AI Symposium for Oklahoma Educators
ALVA, Oklahoma, June 30 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University Faculty Attend 2026 AI Symposium for Oklahoma Educators
Five Northwestern Oklahoma State University faculty members attended the 2026 AI Symposium for Oklahoma Educators, a statewide gathering on artificial intelligence in education, June 8-10 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Catoosa.
The Oklahoma Education Commission hosted the invitation- more
OCC Announces Senior Personnel Changes
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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OCC Announces Senior Personnel Changes
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced two senior personnel changes to support the evolution of the agency's technology and information infrastructure and to elevate experienced supervisory leadership within our most complex portfolios.
Megan Crespi will join the OCC a more
Penta Security Sets the Benchmark for Web Application Security, Earning Frost & Sullivan's 2026 South Korea Company of the Year Recognition
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 30 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Penta Security Sets the Benchmark for Web Application Security, Earning Frost & Sullivan's 2026 South Korea Company of the Year Recognition
By combining intelligent threat detection, cloud-native security, and operational excellence, Penta Security enables organizations to confidently navigate an inc more
SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Investment Adviser Charged With Making Misrepresentations in SEC Filing
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:25-cv-03649-WJM-KAS; D. Colo. filed Nov. 13, 2025) involving AI Financial Education Foundation Ltd.:
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On June 26, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado entered a final judgment by default against purported investment adviser AI Financial Education Foundation Ltd. in connection with previously filed charges for making material misrepresentations and unsubstantia more
ServiceNow and Accenture Launch AI-Powered Services to Accelerate the Shift From Legacy Risk Platforms to Agentic AI
NEW YORK, June 30 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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ServiceNow and Accenture Launch AI-powered Services to Accelerate the Shift from Legacy Risk Platforms to Agentic AI
Companies aim to remove two of the biggest barriers blocking enterprise risk modernization: cost and complexity of migrating off legacy cybersecurity platforms
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NEW YORK and SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) more
SK Shieldus Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 APAC Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Cybersecurity Services
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 30 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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SK shieldus Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 APAC Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Cybersecurity Services
The company is recognized for delivering customer-centric managed security services, professional security services, advanced MDR capabilities, and measurable cybersecurity more
U-M's Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project Leans Into AI to Support Small Businesses
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 30 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M's Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project leans into AI to support small businesses
Written By: Ava Emery
DETROIT--Formed a decade ago to connect Detroit businesses with University of Michigan expertise, the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project is leveraging AI to augment its human help.
Since its launch in 2016, the University of Michigan's Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project has more
A Legacy of Innovation: Neil Roth Retires After Transforming Technology at West Virginia Wesleyan College
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, June 29 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news:
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A Legacy of Innovation: Neil Roth Retires After Transforming Technology at West Virginia Wesleyan College
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BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - After more than four decades of technological innovation, problem-solving and dedication to students, faculty and staff, Chief Information Officer Neil Roth '88 will retire from West Virginia Wesleyan College on June 30, concluding a remarkable nearly 43-yea more
AECOM secures eight lots on Scotland Excel's Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework
LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM secures eight lots on Scotland Excel's Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework
DALLAS - AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced its appointment to Scotland Excel's Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework. Through Scotland Excel, a leading procurement organization serving Scotland's local government sec more
AFIT Announces Distinguished Alumni Winners
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 29 -- Air Force Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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AFIT Announces Distinguished Alumni Winners
The Air Force Institute of Technology and the AFIT Foundation and Association of Graduates selected five graduates to receive recognition for their outstanding career achievements in a ceremony June 19.
Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, and AFIT alumnus, was the featured speaker and noted the impacts of AFIT educa more
America 250: At a Pivotal Moment for the Nation, Intel is Advancing U.S. Innovation, AI, and Manufacturing
SANTA CLARA, California, June 29 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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America 250: At a Pivotal Moment for the Nation, Intel is Advancing U.S. Innovation, AI, and Manufacturing
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* The U.S. is at an inflection point. Artificial intelligence is reshaping global competition and increasing the need for secure, domestic semiconductor pr more
American Oversight: How We're Fighting for Democracy on America's 250th Birthday
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following statement:
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How We're Fighting for Democracy on America's 250th Birthday
American Oversight is pushing back on the threats to free elections and fighting to hold government officials accountable.
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The United States is turning 250 this year. It has been two and a half centuries since the summer of 1776, when the founders penned the Declaration of Independence and established a ne more
American Securities Association Issues Letter to House Speaker Johnson, Democratic Leader Jeffries
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- The American Securities Association issued the following letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 24, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries
Minority Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20510
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Re: Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2 more
Can robots "fail forward"? Teaching AI to learn from its mistakes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Can robots "fail forward"? Teaching AI to learn from its mistakes
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Editor's Note: This work relates to Department of Navy award N000142212474 issued by the Office of Naval Research.
For years, the gold standard for training artificial intelligence has been to show it how to succeed. Whether it was Google DeepMind's AlphaGo learning from millions of human professional moves or a robot being more
Carson Introduces Data Center Moratorium Bill
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Carson Introduces Data Center Moratorium Bill
Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) joined his colleagues - led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) -in introducing the AI Data Center Moratorium Act. This bill would enact a reasonable pause on the development of new data centers until safeguards are put in place to protect Americans.
"Data centers cannot come at more
Castor Leads Long-Overdue Bipartisan Action to Protect Kids Online
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Castor Leads Long-Overdue Bipartisan Action to Protect Kids Online
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and longtime leader for stronger online protections for children and teens, released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan KIDS Act, legislation to strengthen outdated privacy and safety protections for young people online more
Chevron-Microsoft Deal Fuels a Large Data Center in Texas with Natural Gas
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Chevron-Microsoft Deal Fuels a Large Data Center in Texas with Natural Gas
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Key Takeaways
1 Chevron and Microsoft are partnering to build a 2.7-gigawatt data center in West Texas near Pecos, fueled by natural gas turbines that will not initially be connected to the electric grid.
2 The gas will be produced locally in the Permian Basin and is an example of a "bring your own p more
Community members invited to conservation-focused Oak Lake Field Day
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 29 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Community members invited to conservation-focused Oak Lake Field Day
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All are invited to learn more about conservation research projects and how South Dakota State University is preparing the next generation of conservationists at the upcoming Oak Lake Field Station Field Day. Hear from SDSU experts on a variety of conservation topics on Thursday, July 9, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 19862 483rd Ave. more
Competition may push AI firms to favor speed over safety, new study finds
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Competition may push AI firms to favor speed over safety, new study finds
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As AI systems become increasingly powerful, policymakers around the world are grappling with a difficult question: How can society encourage innovation-and the now-plausible race to truly intelligent AI-while managing potentially catastrophic risks?
A new working paper by Ethan Bueno de Mesquita and Wioletta Dziuda of the Unive more
Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) Votes for the KIDS Act
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) Votes for the KIDS Act
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WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, joined her colleagues in the House of Representatives to advance the KIDS Act. The KIDS Act is a bipartisan bill that takes historic steps to protect our kids and their data online and hold Big Tech accountable. The bill now heads to the Senat more
Digital Realty Announces Purchase of Blackstone Interest in Three Northern Virginia Data Centers
NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release:
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Digital Realty Announces Purchase of Blackstone Interest in Three Northern Virginia Data Centers
Increases Ownership in New, High-Quality, Fully-Leased Hyperscale Assets in Top U.S. Market
AUSTIN, Texas and New York -Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the world's largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data center platform, and Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) today announced that more
For America's 250th, We Created Commemorative Stamps of Trojan Builders
LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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For America's 250th, We Created Commemorative Stamps of Trojan Builders
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In honor of America's 250th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service announced a new series of commemorative stamps, celebrating American icons from Mister Rogers to Barbie to Alexander Hamilton.
Even Ralph Lauren got in on the action. Conspicuously missing, though?
USC Trojans.
So, in more
From FDA to AI: Legal and Regulatory Experts Tackled the Issues That Will Define Dietary Supplements' Future
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition posted the following news release:
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From FDA to AI: Legal and Regulatory Experts Tackled the Issues That Will Define Dietary Supplements' Future
CRN leaders last week helped shape discussions on FDA modernization, regulatory uncertainty, and the evolving compliance landscape
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As dietary supplement companies face an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving regulatory environment, a group of leading more
Geography of belonging: How CLAS alumnus Tony Tran explores language, culture, and connection
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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The geography of belonging: How CLAS alumnus Tony Tran explores language, culture, and connection
By Claire McGranahan
When Tony Tran thinks about technology, he often finds himself thinking about people.
As a senior editor at Slate Magazine, Tran helps readers understand the tech shaping modern life. Yet, what fascinates him most is not the technology itself, but how it more
House Passes Rep. Laurel Lee's Bipartisan Energy Emergency Leadership Act
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Rep. Laurel Lee's Bipartisan Energy Emergency Leadership Act
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee celebrated the passage of her legislation, the bipartisan Energy Emergency Leadership Act, to strengthen federal leadership during energy emergencies and improve the nation's ability to protect America's electric grid from growing cyber, physical, and natural threats. The bill more
How will AI shape the future of work?
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 29 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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How will AI shape the future of work?
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Robert Bruno is a professor of labor and employment relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the director of the Project for Middle Class Renewal, a research-based initiative tasked with investigating labor policies in today's economy. Bruno, the author of the book "What Work Is," spoke with News Bureau business and la more
Icom adopts revised Code of Ethics for Museums
LONDON, England, June 29 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Museums Association posted the following news:
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Icom adopts revised Code of Ethics for Museums
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The International Council of Museums (Icom) has officially adopted a revised Code of Ethics for Museums following four years of consultation with its members and the wider sector.
The updated global framework sets out shared ethical principles to help museums protect cultural heritage, strengthen public trust, manage collections res more
Jayapal Statement on Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act NO Vote
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal Statement on Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act NO Vote
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting against the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, legislation that does not impose strong enough safeguards to protect children online.
"I am incredibly concerned about the health and safety of children online. Congress absolutely must pass more
John Langford '14 to Join Yale Law School Faculty
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 29 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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John Langford '14 to Join Yale Law School Faculty
Dean Cristina M. Rodriguez '00 has announced that John Langford '14 will join the Yale Law School faculty as clinical associate professor of law on July 1.
Langford has been a visiting clinical associate professor of law at Yale Law School during the 2025-26 academic year and was counsel at Protect Democracy from 2019 to 2024. As a nationally esteemed lawyer more
KBR's PureSAF Technology Selected by Keppel and Aster for Licensing and FEED for Asia's First Commercial-Scale Ethanol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant
HOUSTON, Texas, June 29 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSxrep) -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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KBR's PureSAF Technology Selected by Keppel and Aster for Licensing and FEED for Asia's First Commercial-Scale Ethanol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant
KBR (NYSE: KBR) has been selected to provide technology licensing and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services based on its PureSAF(sm) technology for the more
Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Study How AI Tools Impact Older Americans
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Study How AI Tools Impact Older Americans
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Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Rick Scott (R-FL), both members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, alongside Roger Marshall (R-KS), introduced the bipartisan Aging with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, legislation to direct federal research on how AI tools, including chatbots and voice assistants, are impacti more
La Roche University President Christina A. Clark Elected to AICUP Board of Directors
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- La Roche University posted the following news release:
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La Roche University President Christina A. Clark Elected to AICUP Board of Directors
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PITTSBURGH, June 29, 2026 - Christina A. Clark, Ph.D., president of La Roche University, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP). Her term as a member of the AICUP Class of 2029 begins July 1.
AICUP represents more than 80 more
Media Tip Sheet: AI is Becoming the New Matchmaker--But Can it Really Predict Chemistry?
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: AI is Becoming the New Matchmaker--But Can it Really Predict Chemistry?
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As dating apps race to replace endless swiping with artificial intelligence, a new question is emerging: Can AI actually help people find meaningful relationships, or is it simply changing the way we search for them?
With companies like Tinder, Bumble, Facebook Dating, Grindr, and startups such as Known and Overtone more
Media Tip Sheet: America at 250: Experts Available to Discuss the Nation's Milestone Anniversary
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: America at 250: Experts Available to Discuss the Nation's Milestone Anniversary
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WASHINGTON (June 29, 2026 ) - Communities across the country are preparing to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration will feature national events, educational initiatives, historical exhibitions, civic engagement programs, more
Montana State University awards Cameron Presidential Scholarships to 10 students
BOZEMAN, Montana, June 29 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State University awards Cameron Presidential Scholarships to 10 students
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BOZEMAN -Ten students at Montana State University have been awarded the Cameron Presidential Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. The award extends the MSU Presidential Scholarship to current students in the university's Honors College. The students each receive financial support during their undergraduate studies and more
NCUA Awards $3.47 Million through Expanded CDRLF Grants
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 29 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA Awards $3.47 Million through Expanded CDRLF Grants
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Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Grants
Alexandria, VA (June 29, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) awarded $3.47 million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants to 97 low-income designated credit unions, the agency announced today.
NCUA awarded grants ranging from $1,800 to $1 more
New AI and Media course helps students navigate an evolving industry
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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New AI and Media course helps students navigate an evolving industry
By Fatima Salinas
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming journalism, advertising, public relations, and strategic communication. To help students navigate that evolving landscape, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication introduced JMC: 3162 AI and Media, a course exploring the growin more
New Findings from NSC Grant Recipients Demonstrate Potential of Emerging Tech to Prevent Workplace Injuries
ITASCA, Illinois, June 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news:
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New Findings from NSC Grant Recipients Demonstrate Potential of Emerging Tech to Prevent Workplace Injuries
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council released findings from the 2024-2025 MSD Solutions Lab Research to Solutions (R2S) and MSD Solutions Pilot Grant programs, highlighting innovative approaches to preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the most common more
New York and Oregon researchers to lead pioneering cardiac arrest studies
DALLAS, Texas, June 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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New York and Oregon researchers to lead pioneering cardiac arrest studies
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DALLAS, June 29, 2026 -More than 600,000 cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. each year, and survival rates are low both in and out of the hospital setting, according to the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all. To address this issue, the Association is pro more
NextEra-Dominion Merger Designed to Cash In on Broken Utility Regulation, New Economic Liberties Analysis Finds
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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NextEra-Dominion Merger Designed to Cash In on Broken Utility Regulation, New Economic Liberties Analysis Finds
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Washington, D.C. -As NextEra Energy pursues its $67 billion proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy, the American Economic Liberties Project released a new analysis arguing that Americans are being sold a massive utility monopoly on the promise more
ORECA selects Siemens Xcelerator to advance high-performance motorsport design
WASHINGTON, June 29 [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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ORECA selects Siemens Xcelerator to advance high-performance motorsport design
ORECA Group has selected Siemens' Simcenter software to support advanced CFD and composite structural optimization for its high-performance racing vehicle development programs (courtesy of ORECA Group)
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Pallone Celebrates House Passage of Bipartisan KIDS Act to Protect Kids Online
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Celebrates House Passage of Bipartisan KIDS Act to Protect Kids Online
"We simply cannot allow this to continue. It is long past time for Congress to step in and pass legislation that protects our kids and teens and reins in Big Tech."
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After months of negotiation, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) celebrated House passage of bipartisan legislation he co-authored to protect ki more
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news:
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PermitAI Public-Private Partnership Speeds Environmental Review Drafting Tasks
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RICHLAND, Wash.-An innovative public-private partnership has yielded powerful new tools to help federal agencies rapidly synthesize complex data, historical documents and more into draft environmental impact statements.
The benchmark project, called DraftNEPABench, paired the Department o more
Pfeiffer Students Bring Fresh Ideas to Local Business
MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, June 29 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news:
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Pfeiffer Students Bring Fresh Ideas to Local Business
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Anakin Leister, a rising senior from Trinity, N.C., is pursuing a marketing concentration as part of his Business Management and Leadership major at Pfeiffer University. This past spring, he participated in a work-based learning initiative, not at a part-time job or an internship, but as part of his Organizational Change course at Pfeiffer.
He more
Pride of the Bulldogs: Bryant Athletics is making big strides on and off the field
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 29 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Pride of the Bulldogs: Bryant Athletics is making big strides on and off the field
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Every day is a great day to be a Bulldog, but there's never been a better time to be a fan of Bryant's athletics teams. The university barely broke stride after moving up to Division I competition in 2012, and Bryant teams have racked up multiple championships since the university joined the America East Conference in 202 more
Public Citizen: What the July 1 USMCA Deadline Means for Trump's Promise to Fix NAFTA
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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What the July 1 USMCA Deadline Means for Trump's Promise to Fix NAFTA
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) included a mandatory joint review on the sixth anniversary of the agreement. As the anticipated July 1, 2026 review date approaches, it's important to keep in mind the following:
What's next in terms of process?
* Because there is no agreement among the three countries to extend the more
Rep. John McGuire celebrates Hitachi groundbreaking in South Boston, Virginia
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. John McGuire celebrates Hitachi groundbreaking in South Boston, Virginia
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SOUTH BOSTON, VA -Today, Representative John McGuire participated in the groundbreaking of Hitachi's newest transformer facility, located in South Boston, Virginia. The $457 investment will add 825 jobs to the Southside workforce.
The facility's creation in South Boston is the product of efforts by Rep. McGuire, Hitac more
Rep. Laurel Lee's Online Safety Legislation Passes House as Part of the KIDS Act
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Laurel Lee's Online Safety Legislation Passes House as Part of the KIDS Act
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7757, the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, comprehensive bipartisan legislation to strengthen protections for children and teenagers online. The package includes two bipartisan bills led by Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15): the Promoting a Safer Internet for more
Reps. Salinas and Fong's AI Education Bill Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Salinas and Fong's AI Education Bill Passes Committee
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Last week, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology unanimously passed Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Congressman Vince Fong's (CA-20) bipartisan National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence Education Act (NSF AI Education Act), bipartisan legislation designed to strengthen America's leader more
Research milestone: Raj Bridgelall surpasses 100 peer-reviewed journal publications
FARGO, North Dakota, June 29 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Research milestone: Raj Bridgelall surpasses 100 peer-reviewed journal publications
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Raj Bridgelall, associate professor in the NDSU College of Business and researcher and SMARTSe Program Director with the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, has reached a significant career milestone, surpassing 100 peer-reviewed journal publications.
"Publishing more than 100 peer-reviewed journal arti more
Rice entrepreneurship's Summer Venture Studio selects nine ventures for 2026 cohort
HOUSTON, Texas, June 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice entrepreneurship's Summer Venture Studio selects nine ventures for 2026 cohort
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Rice University's Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship has selected nine student-led ventures for the 2026 Summer Venture Studio, its flagship venture-building experience designed to help ambitious founders transform breakthrough ideas into venture-scale companies. The selected teams represent industries ranging fr more
Sanford Research leadership structure realignment
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Research leadership structure realignment
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health announced today a leadership realignment for Sanford Research designed to accelerate systemwide transformation and strengthen the organization's ability to translate scientific discovery into better outcomes for patients and communities across the rural Midwest.
The changes align Sanford R more
Scanlon, Warren Introduce Legislation to Ban Sale of Americans' Health and Location Data
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Scanlon, Warren Introduce Legislation to Ban Sale of Americans' Health and Location Data
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) today introduced the Health and Location Data Protection Act, a bill that would ban data brokers from selling or transferring Americans' health and location data. Joining Rep. Scanlon as co-leads for the House more
SDSU to host trio of East River field days
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 29 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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SDSU to host trio of East River field days
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Next week, the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences will host three field days in eastern South Dakota. Each one will feature SDSU researchers sharing their expertise on a variety of topics applicable to local farmers and community members.
"Our field days give South Dakotans the opportunity to hear more
SEMI Projects 300mm Memory Equipment Investment to Surpass $50 Billion in 2026
MILPITAS, California, June 30 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI Projects 300mm Memory Equipment Investment to Surpass $50 Billion in 2026
AI-driven Demand for HBM, DDR5 and Data Storage Lifts Memory Investment Outlook, With Spending Projected to Approach $80 Billion by 2029
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Worldwide 300mm fab equipment investment in the memory sector is projected to s more
Sen. Warren Issues Letter to SEC
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 9, 2026
The Honorable Paul Atkins
Chair
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20549
Dear Chair Atkins,
I write with extreme concern regarding the upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of Space more
Shingo Institute Recognizes Research Advancing Understanding of Behavior in Continuous Improvement
LOGAN, Utah, June 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Shingo Institute Recognizes Research Advancing Understanding of Behavior in Continuous Improvement
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LOGAN, Utah -The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that "When Yes Is a No: Navigating the Facade of Conformity in Continuous Improvement," published in the Journal of Operations Management and authored by Vijaya Sunder M and Kevin Linderman, has more
Siemens and IFS partner to close the loop across the product lifecycle with Industrial AI
WASHINGTON, June 29 [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 and IFS partner to close the loop across the product lifecycle with Industrial AI
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* Industrial AI leaders to connect design, production and asset performance in one continuous loop - from engineering intent to operational outcome
* Partnership focused on delivering productivi more
SIU Students Competing in International Agricultural Robotics Competition
CARBONDALE, Illinois, June 29 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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SIU students competing in international agricultural robotics competition
The old agricultural adage goes, "knee-high by the 4th of July." It's a visual cue indicating whether farmers will have a bountiful harvest in the fall based on the height of their corn stalks.
This July, members of Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Agricultural Robotics Club are focused on corn stalks that a more
South Partnership Enhances Weather Research and Forecasting
MOBILE, Alabama, June 29 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release:
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South Partnership Enhances Weather Research and Forecasting
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Posted on June 29, 2026
University of South Alabama has entered into a partnership with weather tech company Climavision. The company will make its proprietary radar data available to the University for instruction and research in atmospheric science.
University of South Alabama meteorology students and faculty now have access more
Study Reveals How Leukemia Cells Enter and Damage Lungs
NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] (TNSxrep) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Study Reveals How Leukemia Cells Enter and Damage Lungs
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L ed by NYU Langone Health researchers, a new study shows how blood cancer cells enter the lungs, damage tissue, and cause severe breathing problems. Published online June 29 in Nature Immunology, the new work addresses acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, a canc more
SUNY Poly's SPARK Workshops Bring Together Researchers, Industry Leaders, and Community Partners
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news:
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SUNY Poly's SPARK Workshops Bring Together Researchers, Industry Leaders, and Community Partners
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Last week, SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) welcomed researchers, healthcare leaders, industry partners, government representatives, and community organizations for Synergy in Partnerships, Advanced Research, and Knowledge (SPARK) Workshops, an annual weeklong workshop seri more
Trahan Backs Long Overdue Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children Online
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Trahan Backs Long Overdue Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children Online
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Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, spoke on the House floor in support of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS) Act, bipartisan legislation containing multiple provisions to better protect children f more
UNF launches human-centered care badge to strengthen compassionate nursing
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 29 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF launches human-centered care badge to strengthen compassionate nursing
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The University of North Florida is launching a new Human-Centered Care Badge, an employer-informed credential designed to equip nursing students with advanced competencies in empathic communication, emotional intelligence and professional presence at the bedside.
The program is a partnership between UNF MedNexus and more
USC Brings the World's Control and AI Researchers to Campus - Together
LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Brings the World's Control and AI Researchers to Campus - Together
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Picture a Waymo stuck in a four-way standoff, unable to decide who goes first.
It's a small glitch with a simple cause: the car's AI is great at learning patterns, but less effective at reasoning through novel situations with any guarantee it will get them right.
That gap between sys more
Westminster College: McMinn appointed to national leadership roles in psychology education
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Westminster College posted the following news:
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McMinn appointed to national leadership roles in psychology education
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Dr. Jamie McMinn, professor of psychology at Westminster College, has been appointed to two national leadership positions that will help shape psychology education for high school and undergraduate students across the country.
Effective July 1, McMinn became chief reader for the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) Psycholo more
Winthrop Board of Trustees Extends President Serna's Contract an Additional Five Years
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, June 29 -- Winthrop University posted the following news:
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Winthrop Board of Trustees Extends President Serna's Contract an Additional Five Years
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HIGHLIGHTS
* President Serna's current contract would expire on June 30, 2029, and will now be extended to June 30, 2034.
* He credits the university's success to having a good leadership team in place who set bold goals and are achieving them.
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ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Winthrop Univer more
Announcing the 2026 Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 28 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Announcing the 2026 Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists
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Core presents the 2026 Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists. The lists are composed of notable children's and young adult science fiction published between November 2024 and March 2026 and organized into three age-appropriate categories. The a more
Two Longtime Georgetown University Medical Center Faculty Leaders Move to Emeritus Roles
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news:
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Two Longtime Georgetown Faculty Leaders Move to Emeritus Roles
Two longtime Georgetown University Medical Center faculty leaders -- Phyllis R. Magrab, PhD, and Richard Schlegel, MD, PhD -- are moving to emeritus roles after careers that have left an outsized imprint on the institution and the world.
Together, they have contributed nearly 100 years to Georgetown, training generations of researcher more
SEMICON West 2026 to Spotlight Key Innovations and Market Drivers Powering the Semiconductor Industry Beyond $1 Trillion
MILPITAS, California, June 23 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release:
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SEMICON West 2026 to Spotlight Key Innovations and Market Drivers Powering the Semiconductor Industry Beyond $1 Trillion
Registration Now Open for SEMI's Flagship Exposition Returning to San Francisco, October 13-15
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SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply c more
Two Dartmouth Computer Scientists Win NSF CAREER Awards
HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 23 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Two Dartmouth Computer Scientists Win NSF CAREER Awards
SouYoung Jin and Yujun Yan are pursuing AI research in two directions: Jin toward systems that sense and feel, Yan toward models that reason.
Written by Matt Shipman
Two Dartmouth computer scientists have won National Science Foundation CAREER awards for two different approaches to artificial intelligence.
SouYoung Jin and Yujun Yan, assistant profe more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Congressional Budget Office: 'Treasury's Assistance to the Airline Industry & National Security Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "The Treasury's Assistance to the Airline Industry and National Security Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic."
Here are excerpts:
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At a Glance
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which air travel fell sharply, lawmakers enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. That law included provisions that authorized the Treasury to provide broad-base more
Cost-Benefit Analysis in Federal Agency Rulemaking Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12058) by government organization and management specialist Maeve P. Carey:
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Cost-Benefit Analysis in Federal Agency Rulemaking
Since the 1970s, federal agencies have been required to consider the costs and benefits of new regulations that are expected to have large economic effects. Under current requirements, agencies are to design regulations in a cost-effective manner more
Defense Primer - Nuclear Command, Control & Communications Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11697) by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Defense Primer: Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3)
The Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025, is replacing many elements of the U.S. nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) architecture as part of t more
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48028) entitled "Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by transportation policy specialists John Frittelli, Ali E. Lohman and Ben Goldman.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Who Owned and Operated the Bridge? ... 1
Who Owned the Ship? ... 2
What Caused the Ship to Strike the Bridge? ... 2
How Do Ships Navigate Through Harbors? . more
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Prediction Markets Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11441) by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes:
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CFTC Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Prediction Markets
On June 10, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a proposed rule regarding the types of event contracts that can be listed on CFTC-registered prediction markets. This Legal Sidebar provides an overview of the existing regulatory framework gover more
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - FY2026 State of Play Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48874) entitled "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 State of Play" by homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter.
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
FY2026 marks the 23rd annual appropriations cycle with a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations measure. For the 17th time in the history of DHS, resolution of annual appropriations fo more
Foreign Investment in U.S Agricultural Land - Current Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13255).
The white paper is written by agricultural policy specialist Zachary T. Neuhofer, international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter:
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Foreign Investment in U.S Agricultural Land: Current Issues
In general, U.S. federal law does not restrict foreign investment in or ownership of U.S. agricult more
Homeland Security Task Forces for Countering Transnational Organized Crime Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13254) by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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Homeland Security Task Forces for Countering Transnational Organized Crime
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14159, "Protecting the American People Against Invasion." Section 6 of the E.O. directed the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to jointly establish Homeland S more
Impeachment Process in the Senate Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46185) entitled "The Impeachment Process in the Senate" by Congress and legislative process specialists Elizabeth Rybicki and Michael Greene:
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SUMMARY
After the House impeaches a federal officer, the Senate may conduct a trial to determine if the individual should be removed from office. The Senate has a set of rules specific to the conduct of an impeachment trial, most of which originat more
Impeachment Process in the Senate Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46185) entitled "The Impeachment Process in the Senate:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Consideration and Collection of Evidence
The actions taken by the Senate to consider and collect evidence in each trial have varied considerably. The impeachment rules provide guidance only on a few particulars, necessitating that the Senate determine, each time it organizes for a trial, the manner o more
President Trump's April 2025 Executive Order on American Seafood Competitiveness Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13017) by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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President Trump's April 2025 Executive Order on American Seafood Competitiveness: Considerations for U.S. Fisheries
Introduction
On April 17, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14276, "Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness," which required multiple federal agency a more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Agadia Systems Urges CMS to Enhance Prior Authorization Interoperability and Provider Participation
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Agadia Systems Inc., Buffalo Grove, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing proposed rules on interoperability standards and prior authorization processes for drugs. The letter provides detailed feedback on a rule intended to standardize electronic prior authorization workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and improve timely patient access to medications across Medicaid, CHIP, and Qualified Health Plans. more
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Highlights Challenges in Drug Prior Authorization
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. The letter addresses the proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs.
The AAAAI supported efforts to modernize prior authorization through electronic standards but emphasized that benefits will be limited without integrated syste more
American Dental Association Urges CMS to Tailor Prior Authorization and Interoperability Standards for Dentistry
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Dental Association, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule aimed at enhancing interoperability standards and prior authorization processes across Medicare Advantage organizations, Medicaid plans, CHIP agencies, and qualified health plan issuers on federally-facilitated exchanges.
The letter, co-signed by President Richard J. Rosato and Executive Director Nader A. Naders more
AMGA Urges CMS to Accelerate Drug Prior Authorization Timelines and Improve Provider Access
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Medical Group Association, Alexandria, Virginia, representing more than 440 multispecialty medical groups and integrated delivery systems, issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's 2026 proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs.
The letter, signed by Jerry Penso, president and CEO, highlighted the clinical challenges and administrative burdens imposed by current more
Colorado Conservation Districts Urge BLM to Align Grazing Regulations With Local Land Use Policies
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts, based in Meeker, Colorado, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management regarding proposed revisions to grazing administration regulations outside of Alaska.
The Districts emphasized the importance of grazing on public lands to the ranching community in Rio Blanco County.
They highlighted their Land & Natural Resource Use Plan and Policy (LNRPP), which directs local land management stra more
Family Health Network Advocates for Strengthened Interoperability and Prior Authorization Reforms to Improve Care Access
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Family Health Network of Central New York Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center in Cortland, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2026 Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs rule.
The letter, signed by CEI Kim Osborne, outlined support for the agency's efforts to streamline prior authorization requirements and enhance electronic prior authorization processes with a more
Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District Supports BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District, Lordsburg, New Mexico, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management regarding proposed revisions to grazing regulations.
The conservation district letter, signed by John Samuel, President and Members of the Board of Supervisors, endorses broader application of land health standards across all BLM programs, highlighting the need for balanced management of rangeland health factors including wi more
Maryland Department of Human Services Urges Caution in Proposed Family Assistance Program Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Maryland Department of Human Services submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. The letter, from acting Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers, addresses the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Family Assistance Programs" and raises concerns about specific regulatory provisions the agency intends to remove.
The department, overseeing Maryland's Temporary Ass more
NAPCA Supports CMS Proposed Rule to Improve Prior Authorization for Drugs
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, Seattle, Washington, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services endorsing a proposed rule.
The letter, signed by President and CEO Clayton S. Fong, emphasized that the rule's modernization of prior authorization requirements will speed up response times and improve healthcare outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander older adults.
The organization highlighted more
National Council for Mental Wellbeing Supports CMS Proposed Changes to Improve Drug Prior Authorization Processes
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding its proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP programs, and Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges.
The letter, signed by Reyna Taylor, Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Advocacy, highlighted the more
National Psoriasis Foundation Urges Patient-Centered Reforms to Medicare and Medicaid Prior Authorization Policies
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Psoriasis Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and Qualified Health Plans on federally-facilitated exchanges. The NPF advocates for the roughly 8 million Americans living with psoriatic disease and seek more
Neighborhood Health Center Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Enhance Interoperability and Prior Authorization Standards for Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Neighborhood Health Center, a federally qualified health center in Portland, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging enhancements to proposed interoperability standards and prior authorization requirements. NHC highlights challenges faced by medically underserved patients across Clackamas and Washington counties, emphasizing the need for streamlined PA processes to improve access to critical healthcare services and p more
Ohio Community Health Centers Urge Enhanced CMS Standards for Drug Prior Authorization Interoperability
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Ohio Association of Community Health Centers, representing 61 Federally Qualified Health Centers and FQHC Look-Alikes across Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the proposed updates to Medicare and Medicaid programs regarding interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, OACHC advocated for reforms that would reduce administrative burdens on Community Healt more
Trust for America's Health Urges Restoration of Centers for Disease Control Smoking Office Staff for Effective Tobacco Campaign
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Trust for America's Health emphasized the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health in sustaining the success of the Tips From Former Smokers campaign.
In a public comment letter signed by J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO, to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Trust for America's Health supported the CDC's proposed data collection while urging the reinstatement of staff members placed on administrative leave f more
UW Health Urges CMS to Enhance Standardization and Efficiency in Prior Authorization Process
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- UW Health, an integrated health system and academic medical center based in Madison, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule on Medicare and Medicaid Programs' prior authorization for drugs.
Alan S. Kaplan, CEO of the health system, supports CMS's efforts to modernize prior authorization through electronic processes and standardized data exchange, highlighting the potential to reduce man more
Washington State Health Care Authority Urges Delay On Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Electronic Prior Authorization Rule
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Washington State Health Care Authority, Olympia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the proposed rule on electronic prior authorization.
The letter, signed by Director Ryan Moran, advocates delaying the compliance date from October 1, 2027, to no earlier than January 1, 2030, to allow sufficient time for states to implement systems changes and integra more
Tipoffs: Iran
Australian Industry Group: Australia is far from out of the woods on energy crisis
NORTH SYDNEY, Australia, June 30 [Category: Business] (TNSrpt) -- The Australian Industry Group issued the following news release:
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Australia is far from out of the woods on energy crisis
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"The Iran energy crisis will have a long tail of impact on the Australian economy, with impacts for industries and households likely to persist for months yet," said Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the national employer association, Australian Industry Group.
New research from Australian Industry G more
Gallup: Ukrainians Sour on U.S. Leadership
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSres) -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, issued the following news:
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Ukrainians Sour on U.S. Leadership
59-percentage-point decline in U.S. approval since 2022 is the largest ever recorded
By Benedict Vigers and Julie Ray
LONDON -- More than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of their country, Ukrainians' approval of U.S. leadership continues to sink as attitudes toward the war itself remain stable.
Just 7% of more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Central African Republic Latest 'Third Country' for US Deportees
NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Lauren Seibert, senior researcher in the Refugee and Migrant Rights Division:
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Central African Republic Latest 'Third Country' for US Deportees
Don't Forcibly Repatriate People to Iran, Afghanistan, and Other High-Risk Countries
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On June 12, the Central African Republic accepted 18 men and women of other nationalities deported from the United States, despite its own fragility as a coun more
Ifo Institute: Fuel Discount in Germany Not Passed On in Full
MUNICH, Germany, June 30 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Fuel Discount in Germany Not Passed On in Full
The fuel discount has largely reached motorists, but not in full. That's according to calculations in the ifo Fuel Discount Tracker. These showed that prices in Germany for Super E5 were 17 cents lower, for Super E10 16 cents lower, and for diesel 12 cents lower than comparable prices at foreign filling stations without a fuel discount (as of June more
Justice Department to Rename Division as Energy and Natural Resources Division
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Justice Department to Rename Division as Energy and Natural Resources Division
The Justice Department will rename one of its divisions the Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). The announcement was originally made yesterday by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of ENRD in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal.
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Rep. Balint Leads 75 Colleagues in Condemning Israeli Military Engagement in Lebanon, Destruction of Civilian Homes and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Rep. Balint Leads 75 Colleagues in Condemning Israeli Military Engagement in Lebanon, Destruction of Civilian Homes and Infrastructure
U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today led 75 of her colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern about the Israeli military's operations in southern Lebanon. Since the temporary cessation of hostilities more
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Calls on Administration to Focus on Lowering Costs for Americans Instead of Spending Taxpayer Funds on Israeli War in Lebanon
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Calls on Administration to Focus on Lowering Costs for Americans Instead of Spending Taxpayer Funds on Israeli War in Lebanon
On June 29, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the Administration to bring the conflict in southern Lebanon to an end and to stop spending taxpayer dollars on foreign wars that don't put more
Aerospace Education Council: June 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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Aerospace Education Council: June 2026
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Pitsenbarger Full Measure Award
The Full Measure Award (FMA) program is progressing well. We received a strong pool of qualified applicants and are now selecting the best of the best. We expect to name the first recipient soon and plan to present this prestigious award at the AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference i more
Blumenthal Demands Documents From DOJ & Participants in Potential Corrupt Clemency Scheme
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Demands Documents From DOJ & Participants in Potential Corrupt Clemency Scheme
Following a report by the New York Times that the Trump Administration's political appointees may have interfered in a Department of Justice investigation into a potentially corrupt clemency scheme, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations a more
Durbin, Duckworth Release Data on Sky-High Cost of Living in Illinois Under Second Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Duckworth Release Data on Sky-High Cost of Living in Illinois Under Second Trump Administration
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June 29, 2026
[CHICAGO, IL] - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) shared data from the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) showing that the average Illinois household has paid more than $3,400 in higher costs because of President Trump's more
In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott Outlines Next Steps for SAVE America Act on FOX News Sunday
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott Outlines Next Steps for SAVE America Act on FOX News Sunday
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott joined Shannon Bream on FOX News Sunday to discuss President Trump's meeting with Senate Republicans, next steps for the SAVE America Act, and the President's efforts to bring peace in the Middle East.
Watch the full interview HERE or by clicking bel more
Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Curtis (R-UT), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody biomass-material left more
Puerto Rico Gov. Gonzalez-Colon Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following written testimony by Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon from a June 17, 2026, hearing on the state of the U.S. territories:
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Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the significant progress we have achieved for Puerto Rico during the first eighteen months of my administration, as well as our ongoing work to address the more
Rep. Himes, 10 Co-Signers Issue Letter to President Trump
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, with 10 co-signers issued the following letter to President Trump:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 10, 2026
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Mr. President:
Last week, you announced that you were appointing Bill Pulte-the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency a more
Schiff Joins Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from Forests
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Schiff Joins Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from Forests
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), John Curtis (R-Utah), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in introducing bipartisan legislation, the Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody bi more
Senate Environment Committee Ranking Member Whitehouse Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on FY 2027 Budget for Federal Highway Administration
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening remarks from a June 3, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration:
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Thank you, Chair Capito, for calling this hearing. Administrator McMaster, thank you for being here today.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provided a bipartisan blueprint for fede more
Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Curtis (R-UT), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody biomass-material left more
Senator Marshall: Americans Don't Feel That Elections are Secure
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Americans Don't Feel That Elections are Secure
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Senator Marshall Joins Meet the Press on NBC
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Ryan Nobles on NBC's Meet the Press to discuss the current progress on peace talks with Iran, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, President Trump's negotiations with the Senate, why the SAVE America Act needs to be prio more
