Accenture Federal Services to Deliver Early Operating Capability for DOE's Genesis Mission CM2US
NEW YORK, April 15 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Federal Services to Deliver Early Operating Capability for DOE's Genesis Mission CM2US
Six-month sprint with DOE's National Laboratories will fuse lab data with commercial AI to secure U.S. critical mineral supply chains
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ARLINGTON, Va. - To help secure the backbone of U.S. energy and defense, Accenture Federal Services will lead a high-velocity engineering and int more
Assumption University: AI Salon Brings Students, Faculty, Staff, and Industry Voices Together for a Dynamic Conversation
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 15 -- Assumption University issued the following news:
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AI Salon Brings Students, Faculty, Staff, and Industry Voices Together for a Dynamic Conversation
The Grenon School of Business hosted a well attended salon on March 11, bringing community members and industry experts together for a candid discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing influence on education, work, and society.
Organized and moderated by Laura Nicole Miller, assistant more
Barclays and FIS Extend Partnership Supporting Bank's Online Deposits Growth
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 15 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026:
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Barclays and FIS Extend Partnership Supporting Bank's Online Deposits Growth
* Barclays US Consumer Bank and FIS have signed a multi-year extension of their core banking agreement, selecting Profile to power the bank's deposit growth strategy.
* FIS Profile powers money at rest for approximately 30 direct and digital banks globally, including many of the leading more
Boston University Student Innovators Are Reimagining How We Eat, Dress, Work, and Even Treat One Symptom of Brain Disorders
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 15 -- Boston University issued the following news:
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BU Student Innovators Are Reimagining How We Eat, Dress, Work, and Even Treat One Symptom of Brain Disorders
Campus spaces, programs, and contests across Boston University help students turn their big ideas into reality
By Amy Laskowski
A clothing company that turns recycled tennis strings into performance wear. A citrus alternative that replaces fresh--and expensive--limes behind the bar. A wearable devi more
Center on Global Energy Policy, Rockefeller Foundation Create New High-Level Panel on Universal Energy Abundance
NEW YORK, April 15 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on April 14, 2026:
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Center on Global Energy Policy, Rockefeller Foundation Create New High-Level Panel on Universal Energy Abundance
Panel to be Chaired by Former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet
Top Energy, Finance, Industry, Philanthropy, and Government Leaders to Examine Pathways to Drive Energy Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries to Create Opportunity and Growth
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The Center on Globa more
CHC, CAPAC, and CPC Chairs Lead 53 Members of Congress in Urging Leadership to Include Fourth Amendment Protections in FISA Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Congressional Progressive Caucus issued the following news release on April 14, 2026:
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CHC, CAPAC, and CPC Chairs Lead 53 Members of Congress in Urging Leadership to Include Fourth Amendment Protections in FISA Reauthorization
Letter urges Congress to close data broker loophole and require warrants before government can access Americans' private data
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Today, 53 Members of Congress -- led by the Chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional more
Columbia Journalism School and Institute of Global Politics Convene Global Leaders on AI and the Future of Information
NEW YORK, April 15 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news:
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Columbia Journalism School and Institute of Global Politics Convene Global Leaders on AI and the Future of Information
Columbia thought leader panel explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping power, accountability and the role of journalism in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
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On Tuesday, April 7, Columbia Journalism School (CJS) co-hosted a panel, "The Collapse of the Informatio more
CTA Unveils Speaker Lineup for Health Future Summit 2026, Spotlighting AI's Role in Everyday Health
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:
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CTA Unveils Speaker Lineup for Health Future Summit 2026, Spotlighting AI's Role in Everyday Health
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) will host its third annual HealthFuture Summit on April 28-29, 2026, bringing the event to San Francisco, California, for the first time. From sleep tracking and metabolic monitoring to stress detection and personalized nutrition, HealthFutur more
Dartmouth College: Former Secretaries of State Debate Iran, Climate Change
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 15 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Former Secretaries of State Debate Iran, Climate Change
John Kerry and Mike Pompeo also met with students during their visit to Dartmouth.
Written by Steve Hartsoe
Two former secretaries of state--Democrat John Kerry and Republican Mike Pompeo--offered vastly different views on the war with Iran, responding to climate change, and other topics during a Dartmouth Political Union debate at Dartmouth.
The Ap more
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: LLMs Are Different - LLMs Are the Same
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 15 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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LLMs Are Different. LLMs Are the Same.
Commercial LLMs challenged with tests of originality and creativity generate results that are more similar to one another than people's responses.
By Ken Kingery
There are already hundreds of thousands of large language models (LLMs) in existence with a few dozen commercial systems dominating the market. Between options such as GPT- more
FAU: Study Reveals Hidden Damage in Stony Corals Using 3D Imaging and AI
BOCA RATON, Florida, April 15 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Study Reveals Hidden Damage in Stony Corals Using 3D Imaging and AI
Study Snapshot: Florida's coral reefs are facing severe threats from diseases like Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), which has spread rapidly since 2014, killing large numbers of reef-building corals. This disease, along with others, weakens coral skeletons, redu more
FDA Center for Drug Evaluation & Research Issues Warning Letter to Purolea Cosmetics Lab
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Purolea Cosmetics Lab from its Center for Drug Evaluation and Research:
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Recipient: Ms. Maria N. Mattina, Owner/President, Purolea Cosmetics Lab, 12782 Currie Ct., Livonia, MI 48150-1109, United States
Issuing Office: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), United States
Warning Letter 320-26-58
Dear Ms. Mattina:
The United States Food an more
Gartner Identifies Seven Behaviors That Define Future-Ready CFOs
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 15 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Identifies Seven Behaviors That Define Future-Ready CFOs
CFOs Must Act Now to Prepare Themselves for New Realities
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Rapid shifts in AI, geopolitics and workforce dynamics require CFOs to invest time cultivating seven future ready behaviors, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company.
"A constellation of m more
GitLab Collaborates With Google Cloud to Bring Agentic DevSecOps to Enterprise Teams Using Vertex AI
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 15 -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026:
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GitLab Collaborates with Google Cloud to Bring Agentic DevSecOps to Enterprise Teams Using Vertex AI
* AI agents in GitLab Duo Agent Platform can now call foundation models through Vertex AI, including Gemini models, with agent actions governed by GitLab's built-in compliance and audit controls.
* Organi more
INCOMPAS and Broadband Coalition Push to Accelerate Infrastructure Through American Broadband Deployment Act
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- INCOMPAS issued the following news release:
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INCOMPAS and Broadband Coalition Push to Accelerate Infrastructure Through American Broadband Deployment Act
INCOMPAS, the competitive communications and AI infrastructure association, alongside the Competitive Carriers Association, ConnectAI, CTIA, Fiber Broadband Association, NATE, NCTA, NTCA, Rural Wireless Association, USTelecom, Wireless Infrastructure Association, and WISPA, submitted a joint letter to U.S. House more
Inside the Build: Meet Individuals Behind the Construction of CWRU's ISEB Project
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Inside the build: Meet individuals behind the construction of CWRU's ISEB project
Story by: Brianna Smith
This October, Case Western Reserve University will open the doors to its new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB), a 189,000-square-foot facility designed to foster innovative research across eight collaborative laboratories. While many will have the opportunity to see the f more
Jordan Hu Returns to NJIT for Fireside Chat on Leadership, Opportunity and Giving Back
NEWARK, New Jersey, April 15 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Jordan Hu Returns to NJIT for Fireside Chat on Leadership, Opportunity and Giving Back
Jordan Hu '89 returned to NJIT for a fireside chat that moved beyond career success to examine the harder realities behind entrepreneurship, the value of trust in leadership and the university experience he said made his American dream possible.
Hosted by NJIT's AAPI Employee Resource Group and Office of more
Led by Cantwell and Young, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act Unanimously Passes Commerce Committee on World Quantum Day
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026:
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Led by Cantwell and Young, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act Unanimously Passes Commerce Committee on World Quantum Day
Bill authorizes Federal investments vital to U.S. quantum development, a key technology for U.S. national security and global economic competitiveness
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Led by U.S. S more
Lubrizol Unveils Eyeseryl All In Peptide, a Breakthrough in Eye Contour Rejuvenation
WICKLIFFE, Ohio, April 15 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news:
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Lubrizol Unveils Eyeseryl(R) All In Peptide, a Breakthrough in Eye Contour Rejuvenation
Where AI Meets Science to Reawaken Tired Eyes
* Lubrizol unveils Eyeseryl(R) All In peptide, an AI designed, PFAS free eye contour rejuvenation ingredient
* Targets seven eye contour soft tissues, visibly reducing dark circles, eye bags, wrinkles, and fatigue in seven days
* Delivers science backe more
Maine Poised to Enact First State AI Data Center Moratorium
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on April 14, 2026:
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Maine Poised to Enact First State AI Data Center Moratorium
Governor Mills Must Sign This Historic Bill Into Law Now
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Tonight the Maine state legislature passed a bill that would enact the first statewide moratorium on hyperscale data centers in the country. The bill would enact an 18-month halt to new data centers consuming more than 20 megawatts of power. Up to now, Governor Janet more
MISTRAS Group Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global NDT Field Inspection Services Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in Integrated Asset Integrity and Digital Execution
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 15 -- 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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MISTRAS Group Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global NDT Field Inspection Services Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in Integrated Asset Integrity and Digital Execution
MISTRAS Group delivers customer-centric asset integrity solutions that drive operational efficiency and performance i more
NIH Center for Advancing Translational Sciences: WEST AI Algorithm May Help Speed Diagnosis of Rare Diseases
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences issued the following news:
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WEST AI Algorithm May Help Speed Diagnosis of Rare Diseases
Rare diseases are often hard to diagnose, sending patients on a "diagnostic odyssey" that can last years. A new artificial intelligence (AI) program, developed through the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Prog more
Oklahoma State University: Dr. John Hu Earns NSF CAREER Award for Advancing AI assisted Circuit Debugging
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 15 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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Dr. John Hu earns NSF CAREER Award for advancing AI assisted circuit debugging
Dr. John Hu, assistant professor for the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University, has received a National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, NSF's most prestigious honor for early career faculty.
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Panorama: Publication To Investigate Gold Mining in the Amazon
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news:
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Panorama: A New Publication To Investigate Gold Mining in the Amazon
Author: Federico Acosta Rainis, Pulitzer Center Staff
The Amazon Mining Watch (AMW) platform, created through a collaboration between the Pulitzer Center, Earth Genome, and Amazon Conservation to monitor mining activities in the Amazon basin, has introduced a new addition: Panorama, a qua more
Pearson Education, Amazon Web Services Report Highlights Global Gap Between AI Education And Workforce Readiness
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSLrpt) -- AI Readiness: Building the Bridge from Higher Education to Work: How institutions and employers can reduce friction and deliver AI-ready graduates - A report from Pearson Education, Amazon Web Services Inc. - April 2026 (53 pages)
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Pearson Education and Amazon Web Services Inc. issued a report examining the growing disconnect between higher education systems and workforce demands in the era of artificial intelligence, finding that despite widespread adopt more
Pegasystems: Research Uncovers the Hidden Toll of Ineffective Workplace Technology on Employee Engagement and Productivity
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 15 (TNSrep) -- Pegasystems, a software company empowering digital transformation, issued the following news release:
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New Research Uncovers the Hidden Toll of Ineffective Workplace Technology on Employee Engagement and Productivity
As enterprises turn to AI for modernization efforts, survey results reveal legacy systems are still holding organizations and their employees back
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WALTHAM, Mass. - Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), The Enterprise Transformati more
Siemens Powers DrinkPAK's Expansion With Advanced Automation and Digital Technologies
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, issued the following news release:
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Siemens powers DrinkPAK's expansion with advanced automation and digital technologies
* Siemens manufacturing and infrastructure technologies, coupled with financial services, optimize DrinkPAK's Fort Worth facility operations
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Siemens is collaborating with DrinkPAK, one of North America's largest canned beverage manuf more
Skidmore College: Credible News, Credible Information - Rethinking Our News Diet in an Age of Misinformation
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 15 -- Skidmore College issued the following news:
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Credible news, credible information: Rethinking our news diet in an age of misinformation
By Andrew Lindner '03
Misinformation is not a new problem. In the 18th and 19th centuries, American newspapers were openly partisan and filled with rumors, personal attacks, and blatant fabrications. Benjamin Franklin published hoaxes and outright propaganda. The penny press of the 1830s built its business model on more
SUNY Poly TRAIL Advances Transportation Safety Through Drone Data Collaboration
ALBANY, New York, April 15 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
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SUNY Poly TRAIL Advances Transportation Safety Through Drone Data Collaboration
SUNY Poly's Transportation Research AI Lab (TRAIL) team, which includes students, conducted fieldwork in collaboration with New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Region 2, capturing drone video data at a signalized intersection to support ongoing transportation safety research. This more
Two Years In, GE Vernova Is Reshaping the Energy Future
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 15 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release:
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Two Years In, GE Vernova Is Reshaping the Energy Future
The world's demand for energy is growing at a pace that's increasingly difficult to match -- and two years into its journey as a standalone company, GE Vernova is meeting the challenge head-on. The company is helping energy customers find reliable, cost-effective solutions for today that can be quickly scaled to meet the needs more
University of Kentucky Report Highlights Record Research Growth, Economic Impact
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSLrpt) -- FISCAL YEAR 2025 ANNUAL REPORT - A report from University of Kentucky, Lexington - April 2026 (16 pages)
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The University of Kentucky issued a report outlining its research performance, funding growth, and economic contributions, emphasizing the role of innovation in advancing health, technology, and economic development across the state. The report examines research funding, major projects, workforce development, and institutional priorities, while highli more
University of Rochester: Leadership Conversation With Reitumetse Mabokela
ROCHESTER, New York, April 15 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news:
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Leadership Conversation with Reitumetse Mabokela
The vice provost shares how a rapidly shifting landscape affects URochester's global strategy.
Matt Cook
At this time last year, University of Rochester President Sarah Mangelsdorf issued a message to the University community in response to federal actions affecting its international students and scholars. In her message, she shared that nine URoches more
University of Virginia: Massive Study Finds Only Half of Social Science Findings Replicate
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news:
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New, massive study finds only half of social science findings replicate
By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu
In 2012, a study published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior found extroverts experience a closer bond to their workplace, team or school.
It was one of many research findings at the time showing feelings affect performance. Companies like Google began leaning in more
Vanderbilt University School of Engineering Honors 2026 Distinguished Alumni Driving Cloud Computing Innovation, Academic Excellence, and AI-enabled National Security Advances
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news:
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School of Engineering honors 2026 Distinguished Alumni driving cloud computing innovation, academic excellence, and AI-enabled national security advances
Three Vanderbilt University School of Engineering alumni whose work is shaping cloud computing, academic research and innovation, and national security will be inducted into the School of Engineering's Academy of Distinguished Alumn more
Virginia Tech: Board of Visitors Approves 2026-27 Tuition and Mandatory Fees During Two-day Meeting in Blacksburg
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Board of Visitors approves 2026-27 tuition and mandatory fees during two-day meeting in Blacksburg
By Mark Owczarski
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved a 2.9 percent increase in tuition for resident and non-resident undergraduate students for the 2026-27 academic year on Tuesday, April 14, during its full member meeting.
Tuition and mandatory fees for Virginia undergraduate students will increase $56 more
Virginia Tech: Naren Ramakrishnan Honored as University Distinguished Professor
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Naren Ramakrishnan honored as University Distinguished Professor
Ramakrishnan's 25-plus year career at the university blends traditional research and teaching with needs of urban and metropolitan areas.
By Barbara L. Micale
Naren Ramakrishnan, the Thomas L. Phillips Professor in the Department of Computer Science, is a highly accomplished academic and researcher specializing in recommender systems, forecasting more
W.Va. Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 2,152 New WV Business Registrations for March of 2026
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 15 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 2,152 New WV Business Registrations for March of 2026
The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 2,152 new businesses statewide during the month of February according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses registered in February include Berkeley, Kanawha, Monongalia, Raleigh and Jeffers more
WLU Faculty and Students Attend Psychology Conference in New Orleans
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, April 15 -- West Liberty University issued the following news:
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WLU Faculty and Students Attend Psychology Conference in New Orleans
West Liberty University Psychology faculty and students recently attended the Southeast Psychological Association convention in New Orleans, LA. Faculty members Tifani Fletcher, Natasha Godkin, and Tammy McClain attended the event, along with nine WLU students. Three students presented their research in poster sessions. The trip more
World Economic Forum Report Highlights AI Transition From Productivity Tool to Organizational Transformation
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSLrpt) -- AI at Work: From Productivity Hacks to Organizational Transformation - A report from World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland - January 2026 (26 pages)
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The World Economic Forum issued a report examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping workplaces, emphasizing a shift from isolated productivity gains to broader organizational transformation. The report analyzes real-world adoption across industries, focusing on how AI is integrated into workflows more
$1.5 Million Grant Funds Public Humanities Initiative With Albina Vision Trust
PORTLAND, Oregon, April 14 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news:
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$1.5 Million Grant Funds Public Humanities Initiative With Albina Vision Trust
Lewis & Clark and Albina Vision Trust are launching an ambitious new chapter in their partnership, backed by a four-year, $1.5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. The funding will support "Face-to-Face," an initiative that connects Albina residents with Lewis & Clark students and faculty through for-credit courses, research more
2026 NAB Show Convenes Industry Leaders as AI, Sports and Creator Economy Redefine the Future of Media
WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release:
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2026 NAB Show Convenes Industry Leaders as AI, Sports and Creator Economy Redefine the Future of Media
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Washington, D.C. -As the premier global event where the entire media ecosystem comes together to shape the future of storytelling, the 2026 NAB Show -scheduled April 18-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center -brings together the companies, platforms and decision-maker more
3D Cameras or Sensors Inputting to Multi-Modal Generative Artificial Intelligence Models Trained on Images or Videos
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- OMNI MEDSCI, INC., Ann Arbor, Michigan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12599305 B2, initially filed Jan. 17, 2025) developed by Mohammed N. Islam, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for "3D cameras or sensors inputting to multi-modal generative artificial intelligence models trained on images or videos." more
A new era in cardiac imaging
NORFOLK, Virginia, April 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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A new era in cardiac imaging
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Cardiology has long faced a unique diagnostic challenge. Coronary artery disease (CAD) can progress silently. Many individuals live with severe arterial blockages without symptoms, a condition known as asymptomatic CAD, placing them at risk for sudden and life-threatening events such as a heart attack.
Over the past five decades, cardiology has developed more
A new swarm AI project takes on safety at scale
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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A new swarm AI project takes on safety at scale
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What happens when artificial intelligence agents leave the digital world and enter the physical world? Researchers at Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science are tackling that question through a new three-year, international collaboration on Swarm AI, led by Rahul Mangharam, professor in electrical and systems engineering and princ more
AACR annual meeting highlights St. Jude research, honors Comprehensive Cancer Center director
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release:
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AACR annual meeting highlights St. Jude research, honors Comprehensive Cancer Center director
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Charles W.M. Roberts, MD, PhD, executive vice president and Comprehensive Cancer Center director at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, has been named as a 2026 Fellow of the American Association for Cancer Research Academy. This fellowship was established to ho more
After 9,000 years of cultivation, rice has reached its thermal limit
GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 14 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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After 9,000 years of cultivation, rice has reached its thermal limit
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Rice has historically been a heat-loving plant. In fact, the wild ancestor of cultivated rice once grew primarily on the sweltering, rain-swept Malay and Indochina peninsulas as well as the islands of Southeast Asia. It wasn't until Earth's climate warmed after the last ice age that wild rice substantially spread into central Chin more
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 14 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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AI, Workforce Challenges Highlight Higher Education Conference
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The use of artificial intelligence and preparing students for careers to meet evolving workforce demands are two of the most pivotal issues facing higher education in New Jersey.
Fortunately, the state's public colleges and universities are uniquely positioned to address those issues, according to several of the speakers at a conference he more
AI-based Cell Classification Method and System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- VISIONGATE, INC., Woodinville, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602781 B2, initially filed July 28, 2023) developed by Michael G. Meyer, Phoenix, Arizona, for "AI-based cell classification method and system." more
AI-based Video Analysis of Cataract Surgery for Dynamic Anomaly Recognition and Correction
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG, Jena, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12599476 B2, initially filed April 19, 2022) developed by three inventors Holger Matz, Unterschneidheim, Germany; Stefan Saur, Aalen, Germany; and Hendrik Burwinkel, Munich, Germany, for "AI-based video analysis of cataract surgery for dynamic anomaly recognition and correction." more
AI-enhanced Production and Delivery System for Schedule Controlled Networkable Merchant E-Commerce Sites
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- An inventor from Fremont, California, Sundaram Natarajan has been awarded a patent (No. US 12602665 B1, initially filed Sept. 27, 2025) for "AI-enhanced production and delivery system for schedule controlled networkable merchant e-commerce sites." more
Artificial Intelligence Cleaner and Method for Operating Same
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- LG ELECTRONICS INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602057 B2, initially filed Dec. 3, 2021) developed by Jonghoon Chae, Seoul, South Korea, and Jichan Maeng, Seoul, South Korea, for "Artificial intelligence cleaner and method for operating same." more
Artificial Intelligence Processing Unit Addressing Method and Artificial Intelligence Processing Unit Addressing System Capable of Segregating and Extending Memory Address Range
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- MEDIATEK INC., Hsinchu City, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602316 B1, initially filed Dec. 10, 2024) developed by four inventors Yen-Chi Chen, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Chih-Liang Chia, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Chuan-Hung Wang, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; and Ping-Yi Hsu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, for "Artificial intelligence processing unit addressing method and artificial intelligence processing unit addressing system capable of segregating and extending memory more
Artificial Intelligence Sandbox for Automating Development of AI Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- CITIBANK, N.A., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602406 B2, initially filed Jan. 17, 2025) developed by three inventors Linfeng Yu, New York, New York; Vaibhav Kumar, New York, New York; and Ashutosh Pandey, New York, New York, for "Artificial intelligence sandbox for automating development of AI models." more
Artificial Intelligence System That Collects Interactive Picture Data for Building Artificial Intelligence Data and Analyzes Correlation Between Art Competency and Academic Achievement
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- I-SCREAM ARTS CO., LTD., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602590 B2, initially filed July 12, 2023) developed by Ji-Hoon Kim, Seoul, South Korea, and Seung-Ah Kim, Sejong, South Korea, for "Artificial intelligence system that collects interactive picture data for building artificial intelligence data and analyzes correlation between art competency and academic achievement." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- FEI COMPANY, Hillsboro, Oregon has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602900 B2, initially filed Nov. 7, 2023) developed by six inventors Thomas Gary Miller, Portland, Oregon; John F. Flanagan, IV, Hillsboro, Oregon; Brian Routh, Jr., Beaverton, Oregon; Richard Young, Beaverton, Oregon; Brad Larson, Portland, Oregon; and Aditee Shrotre, Hillsboro, Oregon, for "Artificial intelligence-enabled preparation end-pointing." more
Artificial-Intelligence-Enabled Authentication Based on User Metadata
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- MASTERCARD TECHNOLOGIES CANADA ULC, Vancouver, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602462 B2, initially filed Oct. 19, 2023) developed by three inventors Kyle Williams, Wentzville, Missouri; Jonathan McGrandle, Maple Ridge, Canada; and Matthew Melnik, Delta, Canada, for "Artificial-intelligence-enabled authentication based on user metadata." more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim co-organizes global IP law conference at Fordham
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim co-organizes global IP law conference at Fordham
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CARLISLE, PA-Professor Daryl Lim, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships and H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, co-organized the 33rd Annual Intellectual Property Law & Policy Conference at Fordham Law School. The conference brought together more than more
Automated Generation of Medical Training Data for Training AI-algorithms for Supporting Clinical Reporting and Documentation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- SMART REPORTING GMBH, Munich, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12603176 B2, initially filed Aug. 14, 2020) developed by Wieland Sommer, Munich, Germany, and Sigrid Auweter, Puchheim, Germany, for "Automated generation of medical training data for training AI-algorithms for supporting clinical reporting and documentation." more
Autonomous Simulated Testing and Benchmarking Framework for Agentic AI Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- AIXPLAIN, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602527 B2, initially filed Oct. 9, 2025) developed by Kamer Ali Yuksel, Munich, Germany, and Hassan Sawaf, San Jose, California, for "Autonomous simulated testing and benchmarking framework for agentic AI systems." more
Beyond The Epstein Class: A New Economic Patriotism
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Beyond The Epstein Class: A New Economic Patriotism
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BEYOND THE EPSTEIN CLASS:
A NEW ECONOMIC PATRIOTISM
Rep. Ro Khanna's Speech at the National Press Club April 14, 2026
We meet at a time of crisis in self-government.
Cynicism, and even nihilism, has taken hold in many corners of our nation. People are losing faith that liberal democracy has the strength to deliver.
The American Dream more
Calculating Cell-Type RNA Profiles for Diagnosis and Treatment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- TEMPUS AI, INC., Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12603150 B2, initially filed Oct. 20, 2020) developed by Mathew Barber, Chicago, Illinois, for "Calculating cell-type RNA profiles for diagnosis and treatment." more
Canon Recognized as a Leader in Worldwide Print Security Solutions & Services Hardcopy by IDC MarketScape
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Canon Recognized as a Leader in Worldwide Print Security Solutions & Services Hardcopy by IDC MarketScape
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Canon U.S.A. Inc. has announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., has been designated a "Leader" in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Print Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment.
The IDC MarketScape study evaluated 11 worldwide ve more
CAPAC, CHC and CPC Chairs Lead 53 Members of Congress in Urging Leadership to Include Fourth Amendment Protections in FISA Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release:
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CAPAC, CHC and CPC Chairs Lead 53 Members of Congress in Urging Leadership to Include Fourth Amendment Protections in FISA Reauthorization
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Today, 53 Members of Congress -led by the Chairs of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and the Congressional Progressive Caucus -sent a letter to House and Senate leadership calling for meaning more
Chancellor King Highlights SUNY's Artificial Intelligence Leadership During SUNY AI Symposium
ALBANY, New York, April 14 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King Highlights SUNY's Artificial Intelligence Leadership During SUNY AI Symposium
Symposium Highlights AI Leaders, SUNY Researchers, Educators, and Industry Partners Who are Advancing Discovery, Driving Innovation, and Generating Economic Growth
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Stony Brook, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY's leadership in artificial intel more
Civil Society Leaders Applaud CAPAC, CHC & CPC Chairs for Supporting FISA Privacy Reforms
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release:
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Civil Society Leaders Applaud CAPAC, CHC & CPC Chairs for Supporting FISA Privacy Reforms
Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus & Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairs Call for Privacy Reforms Before Wednesday's FISA Vote
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On Tuesday, more than 30 leading civil society groups endorsed a letter from the chairs of three congressional c more
Collaborative Generative Artificial Intelligence Content Identification and Verification
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- QOMPLX LLC, Reston, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602572 B2, initially filed May 21, 2024) developed by four inventors Jason Crabtree, Vienna, Virginia; Richard Kelley, Woodbridge, Virginia; Jason Hopper, Halifax, Canada; and David Park, Fairfax, Virginia, for "Collaborative generative artificial intelligence content identification and verification." more
Composite Symbolic and Non-Symbolic Artificial Intelligence System for Advanced Reasoning and Semantic Search
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- QOMPLX LLC, Reston, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602375 B2, initially filed July 24, 2024) developed by four inventors Jason Crabtree, Vienna, Virginia; Richard Kelley, Woodbridge, Virginia; Jason Hopper, Halifax, Canada; and David Park, Fairfax, Virginia, for "Composite symbolic and non-symbolic artificial intelligence system for advanced reasoning and semantic search." more
CompScience Launches AI-Powered Job Safety Platform for Frontline Workers
ITASCA, Illinois, April 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news:
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CompScience Launches AI-Powered Job Safety Platform for Frontline Workers
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San Francisco, CA - Today, CompScience, a business insurance provider pairing coverage with AI-powered risk mitigation, announced the launch of its Safe Work Plan platform. This platform uses cutting-edge AI developed by CompScience modeled on the National Safety Council (NSC) Serious Incident and Fat more
ConnectWise Launches Modern Threat Protection With Delivery Guarantees
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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ConnectWise Launches Modern Threat Protection With Delivery Guarantees
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ConnectWise has announced Modern Threat Protection, a unified, AI-powered cybersecurity approach designed to help managed service providers (MSPs) detect threats faster, respond more effectively and scale protection across every client they serve.
With the industry's first 15-minute SLA in manag more
Containerized Execution of Secure Model Context Protocol Servers for Artificial Intelligence Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- AIRIA LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602470 B1, initially filed July 11, 2025) developed by Andrew Morgan, Dublin, Ireland, and Rahul Parwani, Atlanta, Georgia, for "Containerized execution of secure model context protocol servers for artificial intelligence agents." more
Data Modification Operators for Reducing Bias in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- Two inventors, James Myers, New York, New York, and William Franklin Cameron, Jacksonville, Florida, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12602623 B2, initially filed July 25, 2024) for "Data modification operators for reducing bias in machine learning and artificial intelligence models." more
Directed Trajectories Through Communication Decision Tree Using Iterative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Redwood Shores, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602594 B2, initially filed Oct. 24, 2022) developed by five inventors Tara U. Roberts, Austin, Texas; Jonathan Stanesby, Wokingham, United Kingdom; Michael Pearmain, Merrow, United Kingdom; Kevin Yordy, Denver, Colorado; and Karen Sutthakorn, Overton, United Kingdom, for "Directed trajectories through communication decision tree using iterative artificial intelligence. more
Door Handle System for a Safety Door, Especially for a Sliding Door or a Swing Door
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- SICK AG, Waldkirch, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12601210 B2, initially filed June 28, 2024) developed by four inventors Omar Saycon, San Fernando Cebu, Philippines; Julio Sandino Plariza, Cebu, Philippines; Sheau Shiang Liew, Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia; and Mao Ai Fu, Singapore, Singapore, for "Door handle system for a safety door, especially for a sliding door or a swing door." more
Dynamic One-Time Use Knowledge-Based Authentication via Multi-Sourced Private Data Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- MATRIXED IP HOLDINGS, LLC, Gilbert, Arizona has been assigned a patent (No. US 12603873 B2, initially filed March 28, 2024) developed by Agasthya P. Narendranathan, San Ramon, California, and James M. Dzierzanowski, Gilbert, Arizona, for "Dynamic one-time use knowledge-based authentication via multi-sourced private data using artificial intelligence techniques." more
EEI and Axios Live Host Event on the Policies and Investments Needed to Keep the Grid Resilient, Affordable, and Powering the Energy of Every Day
WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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EEI and Axios Live Host Event on the Policies and Investments Needed to Keep the Grid Resilient, Affordable, and Powering the Energy of Every Day
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This morning, Axios Live and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) hosted an event Electricity in Transition: Strengthening the Grid for What's Next.
The event explored how surging demand, extreme weather, emerging technologies, and w more
Enhancing Media Consumption Experience Through Generative AI-powered Interactive Companions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- NEC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, Herzlia, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12604062 B2, initially filed April 3, 2024) developed by Tsvi Lev, Tel-Aviv, Israel, for "Enhancing media consumption experience through generative AI-powered interactive companions." more
Fire Forecast: AI Model Accurately Predicts the Spread of Wildfires in Real Time
LOS ANGELES, California, April 14 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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The Fire Forecast: AI Model Accurately Predicts the Spread of Wildfires in Real Time
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If you've ever been evacuated from your home during a wildfire, you'll be aware of the terrifying unpredictability of the situation. From your location on the ground - rapidly gathering a few vital belongings and attempting to identify the best route to safety - there's more
Fujifilm Corp. Assigned Patent for AI-Driven Reading Assistance and Image Analysis System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- FUJIFILM CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12603960 B2, initially filed Sept. 14, 2023) developed by Kei Yamaji, Saitama, Japan, for "Image analysis apparatus, image analysis system, image analysis method, program, and non-transitory computer readable recording medium comprising reading a printed matter, analyzing content related to reading of the printed matter and acquiring support information based on an analysis result of the conte more
Generating Speech Data Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12603078 B2, initially filed Aug. 15, 2023) developed by four inventors Zvi Kons, Haifa, Israel; Ron Hoory, Haifa, Israel; Vyacheslav Shechtman, Haifa, Israel; and Avihu Dekel, Haifa, Israel, for "Generating speech data using artificial intelligence techniques." more
Generative AI Virtual Clothing Try-On
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- SNAP INC., Santa Monica, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602850 B2, initially filed Sept. 19, 2023) developed by Mohammad Rami Koujan, Hitchin, United Kingdom, and Iason Kokkinos, London, United Kingdom, for "Generative AI virtual clothing try-on." more
George Washington University: Media Tip Sheet - Your Bot is Hallucinating
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Your Bot is Hallucinating
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WASHINGTON (April 14, 2026) - As more industries adopt AI tools, hallucinations remain a primary concern. From errors in legal documents to mistakes in simple math equations, the quality of outputs generated by large language models is not guaranteed.
Neil Johnson, professor of physics at the George Washington University, has researched the reason behind these more
Greenebaum Family Donates $5.5 Million to Advance Cancer Research and Patient Care
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 14 -- The University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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Greenebaum Family Donates $5.5 Million to Advance Cancer Research and Patient Care
The Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Family Foundation has donated $5.5 million to the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) to help advance groundbreaking scientific research and compassionate, state-of-the-art cancer care in Maryland and acr more
Hybrid Artificial Intelligence System for Semi-Automatic Patent Claims Analysis
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- DAYSTROM INFORMATION SYSTEMS, LLC, San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602416 B2, initially filed June 13, 2023) developed by Stephen G. Sullivan, El Dorado Hills, California, and Arnold E. Brown, II, San Jose, California, for "Hybrid artificial intelligence system for semi-automatic patent claims analysis." more
IAB Introduces Actionable Industry Guidelines as Commerce Media Enters AI-Fueled Performance Era
NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: Media] -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news:
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IAB Introduces Actionable Industry Guidelines as Commerce Media Enters AI-Fueled Performance Era
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New York, NY - April 14, 2026 - Today at the IAB Connected Commerce Summit, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the leading trade association for the digital advertising ecosystem, launched its latest industry guide, Building a Competitive Commerce Media Ecosystem. The guide provide more
IBA Board of Directors convenes for strategic April 2026 meeting
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 14 [Category: Sports] -- The International Boxing Association issued the following news:
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IBA Board of Directors convenes for strategic April 2026 meeting
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Lausanne, Switzerland - The International Boxing Association (IBA) Board of Directors convened today via Zoom for its scheduled meeting, addressing key governance, regulatory, and development matters critical in enhancing the future of international boxing.
Secretary General & CEO opened up the meeting more
Implementing User-Specific Local Administrator Rights Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- DELL PRODUCTS, L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602516 B2, initially filed Feb. 28, 2024) developed by four inventors Vivek Bhargava, Bangalore, India; Furkan Mohd Nisar, Ambedkar Nagar, India; Mayank Kapoor, Bangalore, India; and Dinesh Koppada, Bengaluru, India, for "Implementing user-specific local administrator rights using artificial intelligence techniques." more
Industrial Automation Design Environment Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Mayfield Heights, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602025 B2, initially filed Sept. 7, 2023) developed by ten inventors Anthony Carrara, Strongsville, Ohio; Rahul P. Patel, Aurora, Ohio; Ashish Anand, Aurora, Ohio; Adam J. Gregory, Oak Creek, Wisconsin; Justin Wengatz, North Ridgeville, Ohio; Daniel T. Richter, Hudson, Ohio; Omar A. Bahader, Solon, Ohio; Lorenzo Majewski, Waukesha, Wisconsin; Fabiano Fernandes, So more
Iowa State University: Bringing new solutions to market
AMES, Iowa, April 14 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Bringing new solutions to market
AMES, Iowa -Kyle McMahon didn't set out to build one of the country's fastest-growing ag-tech companies. He just wanted to buy a tractor.
But when the 2013 Iowa State graduate realized there was no reliable way to know what farm equipment was actually worth, he saw a gap big enough to build a business around.
"There was no Kelley Blue Book for tractors," he said. "I didn more
IP Strategy in a Rapidly Changing World
LOS ANGELES, California, April 14 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news:
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IP Strategy in a Rapidly Changing World
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The USC Gould School of Law 2026 Intellectual Property Institute convened hundreds of intellectual property professionals on March 16-17 for two days of continuing legal education focused on navigating a fast-shifting IP landscape.
Titled ": Mapping a Course in Uncharted Waters," the Institute examined the legal and busine more
ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 14 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners
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The 2026 Idaho State University Distinguished Teacher, Distinguished Researcher and Distinguished Service awardees have been chosen.
Dr. Kendra Murray has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Teacher award. Dr. Donna Delparte is the 2026 Distinguished Researcher, and the 2026 Distinguished Service honor was awarded to Dr. Deanna Dye.
Murray is an more
ISU to Offer Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence Sciences Starting Fall 2026
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 14 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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ISU to Offer Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence Sciences Starting Fall 2026
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Shared between the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science, the new degree will help address the growing demand for AI professionals. Employment in the field is projected to grow by 34 percent by 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
"This program reflects the strong collaboration betwee more
ITI and NFTC Convene WTO, Industry Leaders to Explore Intersection of AI and Trade
WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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ITI and NFTC Convene WTO, Industry Leaders to Explore Intersection of AI and Trade
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WASHINGTON - On the margins of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings, global trade association ITI, in partnership with the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC), hosted World Trade Organization (WTO) Deputy Director-General Johanna Hill a more
Led by Young and Cantwell, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act Unanimously Passes Commerce Committee on World Quantum Day
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Led by Young and Cantwell, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act Unanimously Passes Commerce Committee on World Quantum Day
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WASHINGTON - Led by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act which will accelerate quantum technology developmen more
Managing Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Model Outputs Using Explainability Reports
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602413 B1, initially filed April 28, 2025) developed by three inventors Ofir Ezrielev, Be'er Sheva, Israel; Hanna Yehuda, Acton, Massachusetts; and Anne-Marie Mcreynolds, San Jose, California, for "Managing generative artificial intelligence (AI) model outputs using explainability reports." more
Material-tech startup BRCE from Michigan State takes home grand prize at Rice Business Plan Competition
HOUSTON, Texas, April 14 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Material-tech startup BRCE from Michigan State takes home grand prize at Rice Business Plan Competition
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BRCE is a material-tech startup replacing failure-prone textiles with polymer composites engineered for strength, fire resistance and intrinsic stability. Its patented Lattice-Grip technology enables directional grip and controlled tension at the yarn level, eliminating slippage and performance loss unde more
Mayor Mamdani Affirms New York City Status as Union Town at Labor Rally
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani joined Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, and labor leaders at the Union Now rally to advocate for increased union density and worker protections. Speaking at the event, Mayor Mamdani emphasized that organized labor is the foundation of the city's greatness, from the construction of skyscrapers to the operation of the transit system.
Mamdani highlighted the appointment of Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su as a key step in u more
Method and System for Classifying Content of Web Pages Using Machine Learning Techniques
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- MOONSHOT AI INC, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602207 B1, initially filed May 13, 2025) developed by Evyatar Segal, Hoboken, New Jersey, and Yehuda Alexander Krupka, New York, New York, for "Method and system for classifying content of web pages using machine learning techniques." more
Method and System for Optimizing Use of Retrieval Augmented Generation Pipelines in Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- Two inventors, Vijay Madisetti, Alpharetta, Georgia, and Arshdeep Bahga, Chandigarh, India, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12602412 B2, initially filed Aug. 21, 2025) for "Method and system for optimizing use of retrieval augmented generation pipelines in generative artificial intelligence applications." more
Method, Apparatus, and Computer Program for Providing Precocious Puberty Prediction and Solution for Each Growth Stage Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- GP CO., LTD., Gwangmyeong-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12603180 B2, initially filed July 6, 2023) developed by Je Hyeok Seong, Gwangmyeong-si, South Korea, for "Method, apparatus, and computer program for providing precocious puberty prediction and solution for each growth stage using artificial intelligence." more
Method, Product, and System for Generating a Software Representation That Embodies Network Configuration and Policy Data of a Computer Network for Use in Security Management
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- VECTRA AI, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12603891 B2, initially filed April 1, 2022) developed by four inventors Nicolas Beauchesne, Honolulu, Hawaii; Sohrob Kazerounian, Brookline, Massachusetts; William Stow Finlayson, IV, Cherry Hill, New Jersey; and Karl Matthew Lynn, San Jose, California, for "Method, product, and system for generating a software representation that embodies network configuration and policy data of a compute more
Methods and Systems for Cyber Threat Detection Using Artificial Intelligence Models in Data-Sparse Environments
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC, McLean, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12603903 B2, initially filed Sept. 10, 2024) developed by seven inventors Farshid Marbouti, San Jose, California; Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Walnut Creek, California; Sarvani Kare, Clarksville, Maryland; Nahid Farhady Ghalaty, Fairfax, Virginia; Daniel Liu, Palo Alto, California; Patrick Sofo, Arlington, Virginia; and Lee Adcock, Midlothian, Virginia, for "Methods and systems for cyber t more
Methods for Performing Input-Output Operations in a Storage System Using Artificial Intelligence and Devices Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- NETAPP, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602431 B2, initially filed May 23, 2022) developed by Douglas Joseph Santry, Kent, United Kingdom, for "Methods for performing input-output operations in a storage system using artificial intelligence and devices thereof." more
Methods of Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Infrastructure Assessment Using Mixed Reality Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC., Orlando, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602764 B2, initially filed Feb. 26, 2024) developed by three inventors Enes Karaaslan, Orlando, Florida; Fikret Necati Catbas, Orlando, Florida; and Ulas Bagci, Orlando, Florida, for "Methods of artificial intelligence-assisted infrastructure assessment using mixed reality systems." more
Miami University launches bachelor of philosophy in Individualized Studies
OXFORD, Ohio, April 14 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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A new way to build a degree: Miami launches bachelor of philosophy in Individualized Studies
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From climate change to AI, today's challenges are too complex to be solved within the boundaries of a single discipline. They require new kinds of critical and independent thinkers. Those who can bridge fields, adapt quickly and approach problems from multiple perspectives.
Connecting ideas in innovative and adventurous wa more
Microsoft announces intent to expand datacenter operations in Cheyenne, accelerating innovation and economic growth
REDMOND, Washington, April 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Microsoft posted the following news release:
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Microsoft announces intent to expand datacenter operations in Cheyenne, accelerating innovation and economic growth
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. -April 14, 2026 - Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced its intent to purchase approximately 3,200 acres of land to develop a datacenter in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This expansion builds on Microsoft's existing datacenter footprint in Cheyenne, streng more
Mines alum helps global sportswear company set the pace with better data
GOLDEN, Colorado, April 14 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Mines alum helps global sportswear company set the pace with better data
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Have you ever been shopping for a product online-say, a pair of running shoes-and noticed the product description was incorrect? Or maybe when you filtered the shoe brand's inventory by color or cushion thickness, the results just weren't quite right, and it was difficult to find what you were looking for. This is often due to a la more
Mines to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge sponsored by GM and Stellantis
GOLDEN, Colorado, April 14 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Mines to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge sponsored by GM and Stellantis
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Colorado School of Mines is one of 20 universities in the U.S. and Canada selected to compete in the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge by the U.S. Department of Energy and Argonne National Laboratory.
The EcoCAR Innovation Challenge is the 15th installment of DOE's Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTC) series, which cha more
Modular Soc Ai/Ml Inference Engine With Dynamic Updates Using a Central Collecting and Consolidated Layer-to-Layer Data Transfer Topology at Each Neural Network Layer
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- Three inventors Thomas J. Saleh, Norwalk, Connecticut; Laura C. Trumbull, West Chester, Pennsylvania; and Lawrence C. Rafsky, Jupiter, Florida, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12602576 B2, initially filed May 29, 2025) for "Modular soc ai/ml inference engine with dynamic updates using a central collecting and consolidated layer-to-layer data transfer topology at each neural network layer." more
Multimodal Artificial Intelligence-Based Communication Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602901 B2, initially filed Nov. 8, 2023) developed by five inventors Yuan Yuan Ding, Shanghai, China; Yang Liu, Zhong Xin City, China; Jing Zhang, Shanghai, China; Yu Pan, Shanghai, China; and Shi Yun Liang, Shanghai, China, for "Multimodal artificial intelligence-based communication systems." more
N.C. State: Technique Improves Accuracy of Graph Neural Networks
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 14 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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New Technique Improves Accuracy of Graph Neural Networks
Researchers have demonstrated a new training technique that significantly improves the accuracy of graph neural networks (GNNs) - AI systems used in applications from drug discovery to weather forecasting.
GNNs are AI systems designed to perform tasks where the input data is presented in the form of graphs. Graphs, in more
Nearly One-Third of Contact Center Agents Plan to Quit as Agent Experience Falls Short
MELVILLE, New York, April 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Nearly One-Third of Contact Center Agents Plan to Quit as Agent Experience Falls Short
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MELVILLE, N.Y., April 14, 2026 -
Despite advances in AI and automation, contact center agents remain frustrated by high volumes of manual, repetitive tasks and poor more
NEC Corp. Assigned Patent for Advanced AI Training Data Synthesis and Image Selection
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- NEC CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602908 B2, initially filed July 27, 2020) developed by Yoshikazu Watanabe, Tokyo, Japan, for "Information processing device, information processing method, and a non-transitory computer readable recording medium including selecting a base image including a target region with an object subject to machine learning and for combination with another target region in another image to include in a datas more
NVIDIA Launches Ising, the World's First Open AI Models to Accelerate the Path to Useful Quantum Computers
SANTA CLARA, California, April 14 [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 Launches Ising, the World's First Open AI Models to Accelerate the Path to Useful Quantum Computers
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News Summary:
* The NVIDIA Ising open model family delivers the world's best AI-based quantum processor calibration capabilities, as well as quantum error-correction more
Penn Forward: Turning vision into action
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Penn Forward: Turning vision into action
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Penn Forward launched in September 2025 as a University-wide effort to shape Penn's future and expand its impact on society. Over the past several months, six working groups explored how Penn can strengthen its foundation, expand its reach, and deliver greater value to society.
Here, Penn President J. Larry Jameson discusses Penn Forward's progr more
Photon Bridge and PHIX Accelerate DWDM External Laser Sources for Hyperscale AI Data Centers
WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release:
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Photon Bridge and PHIX Accelerate DWDM External Laser Sources for Hyperscale AI Data Centers
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Collaboration combines Photon Bridge's photonic integration expertise with PHIX's advanced packaging capabilities to accelerate volume production for CPOs and high-density interconnect applications.
Eindhoven, The Netherlands - April 14th, 2026 - Photon Bridge and PHIX today more
Plex, by Rockwell Automation Recognized as a Major Player in Six IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessments
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release:
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Plex, by Rockwell Automation Recognized as a Major Player in Six IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessments
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MILWAUKEE, Wis. -April 14, 2026- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that Plex, by Rockwell Automation more
Pomona College: How California Can Improve Access to Mental Health Services
CLAREMONT, California, April 14 -- Pomona College issued the following Q&A on April 13, 2026, involving associate professor of psychological science Sara Masland:
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How California Can Improve Access to Mental Health Services
The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and the cost of living have all impacted Californians' mental health over the past decade--but there's a shortage of professionals who can meet this growing health care need. How might new or existing frameworks help make mental h more
Public Citizen Unveils New Tracker for State Legislation Regulating Chatbots
WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Public Citizen Unveils New Tracker for State Legislation Regulating Chatbots
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Public Citizen launched a new, interactive tracker monitoring state-level efforts to regulate generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and companion products.
The tracker identifies legislative proposals introduced, passed, and enacted across states to protect minors from potenti more
Redwire Awarded $20 Million in Follow-On Orders from Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircrafts Systems Program Office (PMA-263) to Deliver Stalker UAS Advanced Navigation and Standard Systems
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 14 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release:
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Redwire Awarded $20 Million in Follow-On Orders from Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircrafts Systems Program Office (PMA-263) to Deliver Stalker UAS Advanced Navigation and Standard Systems
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Jacksonville, Fla. (April 14, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a gl more
REP. STUTZMAN AND REP. FOSTER INTRODUCE THE FUTURES ACT
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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REP. STUTZMAN AND REP. FOSTER INTRODUCE THE FUTURES ACT
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) and Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) introduced the Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision (FUTURES) Act. The legislation aims to modernize technology systems within federal agencies responsible for regulating banks and credit unions, enh more
Rimini Street Announces Upcoming 2026 Investor Events Schedule
PLEASANTON, California, April 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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Rimini Street Announces Upcoming 2026 Investor Events Schedule
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LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2026 - Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company(tm), and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced the following upcoming 20 more
Route-Based Activity Recommendation Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Aichi-Ken, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12601608 B2, initially filed Sept. 13, 2024) developed by Imad Zahid, Carrollton, Texas, and Joshua C. Batie, Frisco, Texas, for "Route-based activity recommendation using artificial intelligence." more
Sal Khan and the Power of Accessible Education
DAVIS, California, April 14 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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Sal Khan and the Power of Accessible Education
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The most recent edition of the Chancellor's Colloquium Distinguished Speaker Series was appropriately held online. Chancellor Gary S. May spoke with Khan Academy founder and CEO, Sal Khan, an online educator who has become a leading voice in discussions about how artificial intelligence should be used in education.
Khan is the author of Brave N more
Smart money starts here: Q&A with NDSU's director of the Center for Banking and Finance
FARGO, North Dakota, April 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following Q&A involving Mark Jensen, director of the Center for Banking and Finance:
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Smart money starts here: A Q&A with NDSU's director of the Center for Banking and Finance
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Navigating your financial journey can be overwhelming. Mark Jensen, director of the NDSU Center for Banking and Finance, breaks down what matters most and highlights smart strategies for success.
What's changed about money and banking th more
Software as a Service (SaaS) User Interface (UI) for Displaying User Activities in an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Cyber Threat Defense System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- DARKTRACE HOLDINGS LIMITED, Cambridge, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12603822 B2, initially filed May 18, 2021) developed by four inventors John Anthony Boyer, Cambridge, United Kingdom; Constance Alice Chapman, Cambridge, United Kingdom; Matthew Charles Sherwin, Cambridge, United Kingdom; and Jack Benjamin Stockdale, Cambridge, United Kingdom, for "Software as a service (SaaS) user interface (UI) for displaying user activities in an artific more
Southern Illinois University: Hear National Contracting, Cybersecurity, Innovation Funding Experts at SouthernTECH2026
CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 14 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Hear national contracting, cybersecurity, innovation funding experts at SouthernTECH2026
By Christi Mathis
Businesses and university researchers can gain practical insights into government contracting, cybersecurity compliance and innovation funding at SouthernTECH 2026: Harnessing Technology for Government Contract Success.
The hybrid event, hosted by the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Sou more
Study Reveals How Mice Can Quickly Identify Odors
NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Study Reveals How Mice Can Quickly Identify Odors
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M ice make use of rapid nerve cell interactions in the brain's smell center to distinguish one odor from another, a new study shows. Both mice and humans can rapidly identify odors, researchers say, in a small fraction of a second.
Led by researchers at NYU Langone Healt more
Supply Chain Network Prescriptions Based on Artificial Intelligence Techniques
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- COUPA SOFTWARE INC., Foster City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602630 B1, initially filed Dec. 27, 2023) developed by eight inventors Sushant J. Khopkar, Canton, Michigan; Nicole Ogden, Woodstock, Georgia; Zheng Ouyang, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Aishwarya Sivasurya, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Siddharth Chakravarthy, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Prasanna Ragavan, Canton, Michigan; Varshini Ramaraj, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Yun Xu, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for more
SwRI harnesses AI to find meaningful matches in solar data
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 14 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI harnesses AI to find meaningful matches in solar data
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April 14, 2025 -New research led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) integrated three types of machine learning models to generate solar magnetic patches with physical properties and used those as a query to find matching patches in real observations. This elevates generative artificial intelligence (AI) fro more
System and Method for Remotely Measuring Impedance of Rock and Ore Samples
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- GIANT SEQUOIA AI TECHNOLOGY(CHANGSHA) LIMITED, Changsha, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12601729 B2, initially filed Dec. 27, 2022) developed by eleven inventors Xiaojie Wang, Changsha, China; Rujun Chen, Changsha, China; Xingsheng Chen, Changsha, China; Shaoheng Chun, Changsha, China; Shengjie Li, Changsha, China; Zihui Wang, Changsha, China; Hongchun Yao, Changsha, China; Ruijie Shen, Changsha, China; Zhitong Liu, Changsha, China; Shenglan Hou, Chang more
System and Method for Securing Audio and Video Data for Artificial Intelligence Operations on an Information Handling System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- DELL PRODUCTS LP, Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602498 B1, initially filed Sept. 30, 2024) developed by four inventors Nicholas D. Grobelny, Evergreen, Colorado; Jacob Mink, Cedar Park, Texas; Srikanth Kondapi, Austin, Texas; and Mohit Arora, Frisco, Texas, for "System and method for securing audio and video data for artificial intelligence operations on an information handling system." more
System for Real-Time Fact-Checking of Multimedia Content
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- AI SEER PTE. LTD., Singapore, Singapore has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602436 B2, initially filed Jan. 6, 2025) developed by eleven inventors Dennis B. Yap, Singapore, Singapore; Shi Ting Wong, Singapore, Singapore; A M Shahruj Rashid, Singapore, Singapore; Ngok Jeun Wan, Singapore, Singapore; Ying Chong Sim, Singapore, Singapore; Jiamin Bai, Singapore, Singapore; Anmol Dua, Delhi, India; Mark Claude Frankel, London, United Kingdom; Sriram Srikanth, Singap more
Systems and Methods for Situationally Aware Output From a Multi-Modal Artificial Intelligence Agent
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602387 B1, initially filed Dec. 18, 2024) developed by Erik Summa, Lockhart, Texas, and Jason S. Morrison, Chadron, Nebraska, for "Systems and methods for situationally aware output from a multi-modal artificial intelligence agent." more
TAX SCAM ALERT: Reed Warns RIers About Surge of Tax Scams
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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TAX SCAM ALERT: Reed Warns RIers About Surge of Tax Scams
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WASHINGTON, DC - April 15 is the deadline for tax filing, and with it comes the high season for tax scams.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed is warning Rhode Islanders to be wary of any unsolicited text, phone call, or social media post that claims to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Reed says Rhode Islanders should be aware of common more
Training a Device Specific Acoustic Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- SOUNDHOUND AI IP, LLC, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12603088 B2, initially filed Oct. 12, 2023) developed by Keyvan Mohajer, Los Gatos, California, and Mehul Patel, Santa Clara, California, for "Training a device specific acoustic model." more
Training an Artificial Intelligence Module for Industrial Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- ABB SCHWEIZ AG, Baden, Switzerland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602614 B2, initially filed Sept. 29, 2022) developed by ten inventors Benedikt Schmidt, Heidelberg, Germany; Ido Amihai, Heppenheim, Germany; Arzam Muzaffar Kotriwala, Ladenburg, Germany; Moncef Chioua, Montreal, Canada; Felix Lenders, Darmstadt, Germany; Dennis Janka, Heidelberg, Germany; Martin Hollender, Dossenheim, Germany; Jan Christoph Schlake, Darmstadt, Germany; Hadil Abukwaik, Weinh more
Transformation of Non-Compliant Stimulus/Response System to Operational Governance Compliant Ethical Artificial Intelligence Through the Use of Dynamic Governance Guiderails Directives and Executor
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- An inventor from Stamford, Connecticut, Isidore S. Sobkowski has been awarded a patent (No. US 12602698 B1, initially filed April 29, 2025) for "Transformation of non-compliant stimulus/response system to operational governance compliant ethical artificial intelligence through the use of dynamic governance guiderails directives and executor." more
U.S. Senator Katie Britt, John Fetterman's Bill to Create Warning Label Requirement for Minors on Social Media Platforms Passes Senate Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt, John Fetterman's Bill to Create Warning Label Requirement for Minors on Social Media Platforms Passes Senate Commerce Committee
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U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and John Fetterman's (D-Pa.) legislation, the Stop the Scroll Act, which would create a mental health warning label requirement for users under the age of 18 on social media platforms, today passed the Senate Co more
UC San Diego School of Medicine Ranks Among the Top Tier of U.S. Medical Schools
LA JOLLA, California, April 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego School of Medicine Ranks Among the Top Tier of U.S. Medical Schools
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University of California San Diego School of Medicine has once again been recognized among the top medical schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Grad Schools issue.
The school earned Tier 1 distinctions in both Best Medical Schools: Research and Best Medical Schools: Prima more
UNCG faculty, staff, and alumni honored for leadership and impact across the Triad
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 14 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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UNCG faculty, staff, and alumni honored for leadership and impact across the Triad
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23 Spartans honored in Triad Business Journal's 40 Under 40, Outstanding Women in Business lists
Twenty-three UNC Greensboro staffers, alumni, and faculty have been recognized by the Triad Business Journal in its 40 Under 40 and Outstanding Women in Business lists. The honorees -rangi more
University of Phoenix: 2026 Career Optimism Index
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 14 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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2026 Career Optimism Index
New University of Phoenix Career Institute (r) Career Optimism Index (r) study points to an emerging shift in workforce power dynamics: while employees "job hug" in a stabilizing but constrained labor market, many are quietly using AI to build skills, boost confidence, and explore career mobility - creating new talent retention risks for employers.
University o more
UNLV Launches Nevada Institute of Cybersecurity
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 14 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Launches Nevada Institute of Cybersecurity
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After receiving approval from the Nevada System of Higher Education on March 6, 2026, UNLV established the Nevada Institute of Cybersecurity (NIC). The NIC will be a centralized, interdisciplinary hub designed to better serve the state's key industries and government offices in securing their data, training the next generation of cyber pr more
USAF GE 26 showcases new AI-enabled WarMatrix wargaming capability
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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USAF GE 26 showcases new AI-enabled WarMatrix wargaming capability
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Headquarters Air Force Futures (A5/7) concluded the GE 26 Benchmark Wargame March 27, 2026, marking a significant step forward in how the Air Force conducts operational analysis and decision-informed wargaming.
Hosted at Systems Planning and Analysis in Alexandria, Virginia, the two-week event brought together more than 150 more
Visual Segmentation of Documents Contained in Files
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- BASE64.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12602791 B2, initially filed June 27, 2023) developed by five inventors Ozan Eren Bilgen, New York, New York; Alperen Sahin, Istanbul, Turkey; Begum Yalcin, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Can Korkut, Ankara, Turkey; and Ihsan Soydemir, Munich, Germany, for "Visual segmentation of documents contained in files." more
Wayfair co-founders to share secrets to success at Durland Lecture
ITHACA, New York, April 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Wayfair co-founders to share secrets to success at Durland Lecture
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In their senior year as Cornell engineering undergraduates, Niraj Shah '95 and Steve Conine '95 took an entrepreneurship class that inspired them to co-found CSN Stores, now Wayfair, an e-commerce juggernaut with net revenue of $12 billion.
Three decades later, Shah and Conine will share insights from their entrepreneurship journey at the 20 more
WGA East Members at CBS News 24/7 Ratify Third Union Contract
NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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WGA East Members at CBS News 24/7 Ratify Third Union Contract
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NEW YORK, NY (April 14, 2026) - Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at CBS News 24/7 and CBS News/Paramount management reached a deal on their third three-year collective bargaining agreement. The contract was unanimously ratified by the 60-member bargaining unit.
The contract establishes critical more
WGAE Continues Nonfiction Television Organizing Momentum with Contract Wins at Lucky 8 and Sharp Entertainment; Worker Summit Follows
NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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WGAE Continues Nonfiction Television Organizing Momentum with Contract Wins at Lucky 8 and Sharp Entertainment; Worker Summit Follows
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NEW YORK, NY (April 14, 2026)- Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) is continuing its organizing momentum in the nonfiction television industry with two new contract ratifications. Members at Lucky 8 unanimously ratified their first coll more
What Skills Do Humans Need to Become Robot Proof in the Age of AI?
LA JOLLA, California, April 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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What Skills Do Humans Need to Become Robot Proof in the Age of AI?
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In "Robot Proof" Ming argues:
* The AI industry is chasing autonomy -and neglecting the human side of the equation.
* The biggest benefits come when people challenge AI -using it to explore, push back and refine their thinking, not accept outputs at face value.
* In addition to economic more
Achievements of this Wright State math grad really add up
KENT, Ohio, April 13 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Achievements of this Wright State math grad really add up
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"My career's been pretty varied," said Alex Gutman, Ph.D., '07, '09. He is, to wit: a director of data science, a college instructor, a published author, a book reviewer -all from originally wanting to be a math teacher.
Gutman is also a friend of Wright State University who returns to campus to share his professional experiences with science and math more
Ahead Of World Quantum Day, Senator Gillibrand Tours The Innovare Advancement Center
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ahead Of World Quantum Day, Senator Gillibrand Tours The Innovare Advancement Center
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Innovare Advancement Center to underscore the intersection of national security, economic development, and New York State's leadership in the manufacturing and development sectors. The Griffiss Institute stewards the Innovare Advancement Center on behalf o more
USDA and Auburn University collaborate on drone, AI research
AUBURN, Alabama, April 13 -- Auburn University posted the following news:
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USDA and Auburn University collaborate on drone, AI research
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As is the case with many other types of new technology, agriculture is helping to lead the way when it comes to using drones and artificial intelligence in row crops, pasture and specialty crop systems.
Farmers are quickly realizing the potential time and cost savings that drones and AI can offer over traditional scouting and ground equipment. From more
Plant-Based Food and Drink Hits Euros16.3bn in Europe, But Still Just 2.4% of FMCG Sales, New Circana Analysis Reveals
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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Plant-based food and drink hits Euros16.3bn in Europe, but still just 2.4% of FMCG sales, new Circana analysis reveals
Demand is being driven by everyday shoppers, not just historical consumers of plant-based products. Only around 11% of Europeans identify as vegan or vegetarian but identifying as flexitarian has grown to more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12609) on April 9, 2026, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC): Recent Developments
This Insight provides a brief summary of developments related to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program in 2025 and 2026. BRIC funding wa more
Social Security Coverage of State & Local Government Employees Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46961) on April 8, 2026, entitled "Social Security Coverage of State and Local Government Employees" by social policy analyst Zhe Li.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Social Security is the single largest federal program in terms of the number of beneficiaries as well as budget. It pays cash benefits to over 70 million beneficiaries each month, and total benefit payments are more than $136 more
Social Security Coverage of State & Local Government Employees Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46961) on April 8, 2026, entitled "Social Security Coverage of State and Local Government Employees:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Issues Surrounding Mandatory Coverage
Proposals to mandate Social Security coverage for newly hired state and local government employees have been part of the Social Security policy debate for years. Such proposals draw strong support and opposition from more
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire - Assessment, Reactions & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12678) on April 9, 2026.
The white paper is written by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas, Jim Zanotti and Christopher M. Blanchard:
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: Assessment, Reactions, and Issues for Congress
On April 7, 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, which may bring a temporary halt to 40 days of conflict. Attacks on and by Iran more
Year-Round Sale of E15 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10979) on April 9, 2026, by Kelsi Bracmort, natural resources and energy policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Year-Round Sale of E15
E15 - a fuel blend of up to 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline - generally cannot be sold during the summer driving season (June 1-September 15) because it does not meet gasoline Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements, which limit fuel volatilit more
Connecting Constituents With Federal Assistance for the Arts & Humanities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12561) on April 8, 2026, by senior research librarian Shannon S. Loane:
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Connecting Constituents with Federal Assistance for the Arts and Humanities
The National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities is the primary vehicle for federal support for the arts and the humanities. Established in 1965, the foundation currently consists of three agencies: the Institute of Muse more
Financial Inclusion - Access to Bank Accounts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11631) on April 8, 2026, by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider.
Here are excerpts:
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Financial Inclusion: Access to Bank Accounts
Most U.S. consumers choose to open a bank account, such as a checking or savings account, because it is considered a safe and secure way to store money, particularly as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures up to $2 more
Resolutions of Inquiry in the House Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12539) on April 8, 2026, by Congress and legislative process analyst Christopher M. Davis:
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Resolutions of Inquiry in the House
A resolution of inquiry is a simple House resolution (H.Res.) making a direct request or demand of the President and/or the head of an executive department to provide to the House specific factual information in the Administration's possession.
Un more
Russia's Security Operations in Africa Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12389) on April 8, 2026.
The white paper is written by African affairs specialists Alexis Arieff and Lauren Ploch Blanchard, Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard and Russian and European affairs analyst Andrew S. Bowen.
Here are excerpts:
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Russia's Security Operations in Africa
Thousands of Russian security personnel have deployed to Africa over the more
Section 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12862) on April 8, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie:
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The Section 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA; P.L. 117-169) enacted or modified 20 energy-related tax credits. These credits subsidize clean energy production and increased energy efficiency, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ther more
Tax Credit Exception for Leased Electric Vehicles Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12603) on April 7, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Tax Credit Exception for Leased Electric Vehicles
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA; P.L. 117-169) created or modified three tax credits for purchases of electric vehicles (EVs): the clean vehicle credit (CVC), the used clean vehicle credit (UCVC), and the credit for qualified commer more
U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon - Dark Eagle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11991) on April 7, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW): Dark Eagle
What Is the Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon?
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) - also known as Dark Eagle (Figure 1) - with a reported range of 1,725 miles, consist more
Supreme Court Limits Secondary Copyright Liability for Internet Service Providers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11416) on April 7, 2026, by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey:
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Supreme Court Limits Secondary Copyright Liability for Internet Service Providers
On March 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment (Cox), which limited the liability of internet service providers (ISPs) for the copyright infringements of their more
4.9 GHz Public Safety Band - Competing Views on Use Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12766) on April 7, 2026, by telecommunications policy specialist Jill C. Gallagher:
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4.9 GHz Public Safety Band: Competing Views on Use
During the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, public safety agencies could not communicate effectively with one another, partly because high call volumes exceeded the capacity of local public safety radio systems. The 9/11 Commission more
Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13197) on April 7, 2026, by Catherine A. Theohary, national security policy, cyber and information operations specialist and Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026 NDAA; P.L. more
Iran's Nuclear Program & UN Sanctions Reimposition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11583) on April 6, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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Iran's Nuclear Program and UN Sanctions Reimposition
UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015), which the council adopted on July 20, 2015, implements the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and contains other provisions concerning Iran's nuclear program, Tehran's development of missiles, and ar more
South Korea - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10165) on April 6, 2026.
The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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South Korea: Background and U.S. Relations
Overview
South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea, or ROK) is one of the United States' most important strategic more
U.S. Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13092) on April 6, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle
The Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)
The ISV (Figure 1) is a lightweight, unarmored ground transport vehicle developed by GM Defense (headquartered in Detroit, MI) intended to enhance the mobility of Army Mobile B more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Chicago Office of Immigrant, Migrant & Refugee Rights Opposes DOJ Interim Final Rule on Immigration Appellate Procedures
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The City of Chicago Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) opposing the Interim Final Rule that revises appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. The IMRR expressed concerns that the rule would severely restrict meaningful appellate review for noncitizens, particularly those without legal representation.
The IMRR highlig more
Los Angeles County Business Federation Backs Zoox's Petition for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Exemption
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Los Angeles County Business Federation submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expressing support for an exemption request filed by Zoox. The exemption would allow Zoox to commercially deploy automated vehicles under stringent federal safety oversight.
The federation, representing more than 245 business organizations, 420,000 employers, and 5 million employees across Southern California, highlighted the importan more
Tipoffs: Iran
Australian Human Rights Commission: New Report Gives Voice to Racism Experienced by Australia's Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, Arab and Israeli Communities
SYDNEY, Australia, April 15 (TNSrpt) -- The Australian Human Rights Commission issued the following news release:
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New report gives voice to racism experienced by Australia's Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, Arab and Israeli communities
The Commission has released a report detailing the devastating impact of events related to the war in Gaza on Australian communities.
* This report reflects the voices and experiences of hundreds of people from Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, Arab and Israeli c more
CEPR Updates Data Dashboard That Tracks Countries' Debt Distress and Climate Vulnerability
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSrep) -- The Center for Economic and Policy Research issued the following news release on April 14, 2026:
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CEPR Updates Data Dashboard that Tracks Countries' Debt Distress and Climate Vulnerability
As the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank get underway, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) has updated and relaunched a dashboard (https://cepr.net/publications/debt-and-climate-dashboard/) to track the debt distress more
CH Robinson Says Air Cargo Capacity Lower Than Schedules Indicate
SURREY, England, April 15 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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CH Robinson says air cargo capacity lower than schedules indicate
By Damian Brett
Freight forwarder CH Robinson is expecting air cargo capacity to be lower than schedules indicate, while demand visibility is becoming less predictable.
In a market update, the US forwarder said that while capacity levels appear to be relatively stable at a headline level, operational constraints mean that actual space available is ti more
Common Cause Calls on Congress to Reclaim War Power Authority
NEW YORK, April 15 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release:
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Common Cause Calls on Congress to Reclaim War Power Authority
Common Cause and a coalition of veterans, faith, and watchdog organizations urged Congress to reclaim its constitutional authority over decisions of war and peace.
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Common Cause and a coalition of veterans, faith, and watchdog organizations has urged Congress to reclaim its constitutional authority over decisions of war and peace. Common Cause more
Dartmouth College: Former Secretaries of State Debate Iran, Climate Change
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 15 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Former Secretaries of State Debate Iran, Climate Change
John Kerry and Mike Pompeo also met with students during their visit to Dartmouth.
Written by Steve Hartsoe
Two former secretaries of state--Democrat John Kerry and Republican Mike Pompeo--offered vastly different views on the war with Iran, responding to climate change, and other topics during a Dartmouth Political Union debate at Dartmouth.
The Ap more
Democracy Forward on Justice Department So-Called Weaponization Report: Work of Fiction Cannot Distract From Trump and Bondi Failures
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSrep) -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026:
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Democracy Forward on Justice Department So-Called Weaponization Report: Work of Fiction Cannot Distract from Trump and Bondi Failures
The U.S. Department of Justice today released a 900-page report that is a partisan effort to discredit career more
DNC: Vance Travels to the University of Georgia as the Trump-Vance Economy Fails Young Americans
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 14, 2026:
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Vance Travels to the University of Georgia as the Trump-Vance Economy Fails Young Americans
Today, JD Vance is set to speak to students at the University of Georgia, as the economy continues to take a nosedive after Vance failed to reach a deal to end the war he and Donald Trump started in Iran. Trump and Vance's deadly and costly war has left 13 service members dead, hundreds more
Durbin Speaks on Future of Justice Department Following Pam Bondi's Firing
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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Durbin Speaks On Future Of Justice Department Following Pam Bondi's Firing
In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the future of the Department of Justice (DOJ) after President Trump's firing of Pam Bondi and the beginning of A more
BOCA RATON, Florida, April 15 (TNSrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Report: Oil Shock Sends Freight Costs to COVID-Era Levels
By Amber Bonefont
Driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, transportation prices and capacity are mirroring levels last seen during the COVID-era freight rate spike, according to a logistics report.
The March Logistics Manager's Index hit 65.7, up 4.2 points from February more
House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Independent Commission on Presidential Capacity
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026:
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Ranking Member Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Independent Commission on Presidential Capacity
Legislation Creates Nonpartisan Body Called for in the 25th Amendment to Determine Presidential Fitness, Amid Concerns Over Trump's Escalating Erratic Conduct
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Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary C more
Ifo Institute: Iran War Increased Economic Uncertainty in Germany
MUNICH, Germany, April 15 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release:
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Iran War Increased Economic Uncertainty in Germany
Uncertainty among companies in Germany has increased considerably in the past weeks. In March, 78.6% of companies found it difficult or fairly difficult to assess their future business development, according to the latest ifo Business Survey. In February, the figure was 75.4%. It brings the indicator of economic uncertainty to its highest level since February more
Iran: ICRC Delivers the First Batch of Emergency Relief Items to Iranian Red Crescent Society
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 15 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross issued the following news release:
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Iran: ICRC delivers the first batch of emergency relief items to Iranian Red Crescent Society
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has dispatched 171 metric tonnes of essential relief items to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), with five truckloads delivered yesterday. This marks the first ICRC shipment to Iran since the latest escalation of hostilities a more
Mich. Democratic Party: One Year Into Mike Rogers' Second Senate Campaign, He Still Represents "Everything People Hate About Politics"
LANSING, Michigan, April 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 14, 2026:
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One Year Into Mike Rogers' Second Senate Campaign, He Still Represents "Everything People Hate About Politics"
One year ago today, failed GOP candidate Mike Rogers launched his second campaign for U.S. Senate. Since then, Rogers has proven he still represents "everything people hate about politics" by mocking concerns about higher costs, backing proposals to rip away afforda more
Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice: Congress and President Must Prioritize Human Needs in New Budget, Not War
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice issued the following statement on April 14, 2026:
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Congress and President Must Prioritize Human Needs in New Budget, Not War
As Congress convenes to begin discussions on Budget Reconciliation and in response to President Trump's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice Executive Director Laurie Carafone issued the statement below. The president's proposed budget slashes funding for healt more
Sanders to Force Votes to Block Arms Sales to Israel on Wednesday
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026:
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Sanders to Force Votes to Block Arms Sales to Israel on Wednesday
As the Netanyahu government continues its devastation in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon, and its illegal war on Iran, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced that he will force votes to block nearly half a billion dollars in arms sales to Israel on Wednesday. These include $151.8 million worth of 1,000-pound bombs u more
Sen. Banks: President Trump Has Warned Iran - Drop the Nuclear Program
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on April 13, 2026:
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Sen. Banks: "President Trump Has Warned Iran: Drop the Nuclear Program"
Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) The Ingraham Angle with Laura Ingraham to discuss Operation Epic Fury.
Key Excerpts Below:
Sen. Banks: "President Trump has been clear every step of the way. Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. I mean, that's what these negotiations are all about. That's what this war is about more
St. Catherine University: Annual Goodman Lecture Takes a Critical Look at Christian Nationalism
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 15 -- St. Catherine University issued the following news:
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Annual Goodman Lecture takes a critical look at Christian nationalism
The O'Shaughnessy's April 8 event featured an interfaith panel of community leaders.
In a time in United States history where the tenets of Christian nationalism are being publicly embraced by the nation's most powerful leaders, four interfaith community leaders gathered to discuss the ideology, which promotes an overtly Christian po more
State Dept.: Meeting Between the Governments of the United States, Lebanon, and Israel
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on April 14, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
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Meeting between the Governments of the United States, Lebanon, and Israel
The U.S. Department of State convened a trilateral meeting on April 14, 2026, with the participation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Counselor Michael Needham, United States Ambassador to Lebanon Issa, Ambassador of Israel to the United States Yechiel Leiter, the Amb more
White House: President Trump's Powerful Leadership Highlights American Strength as Energy Dominance Delivers Global Stability
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The White House issued the following news on April 14, 2026:
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President Trump's Powerful Leadership Highlights American Strength as Energy Dominance Delivers Global Stability
President Donald J. Trump has directed a bold and decisive U.S. naval blockade to counter Iranian aggression and restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz -- a masterstroke of American leadership that showcases a level of power and strength the world has never before witnessed.
As th more
"You're All Cowards, and You're Spineless": Mike Lawler Destroyed at 'Trainwreck Town Hall' as Constituents Torch His Support of Trump's War
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"You're All Cowards, and You're Spineless": Mike Lawler Destroyed at 'Trainwreck Town Hall' as Constituents Torch His Support of Trump's War
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NY-17 voter to Lawler : "You have abdicated your responsibility to the majority of the constituents in District 17."
Selling out your own constituents to stand by Donald Trump and his cost-spiking war might earn you points at Mar-A-Lago - more
'Hard Work is Finally Being Rewarded': Independent Women Statement on Tax Day
WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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'Hard Work is Finally Being Rewarded': Independent Women Statement on Tax Day
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Tax Day is typically associated with frustration, but this year, many Americans are seeing a different outcome: keeping more of what they earn. With lower tax burdens and larger refunds for millions of households, new data underscores how pro-growth policies are translating more
30 Legal Groups Call for Immediate Release of Detained Iranian Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh and Her Husband Reza Khandan
NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release:
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30 Legal Groups Call for Immediate Release of Detained Iranian Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh and Her Husband Reza Khandan
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A coalition of 30 international legal organizations has issued a joint letter calling for the immediate and unconditional release of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, warning that her detention is part of a sustained cam more
Amid Trump's War Driving Up Costs, Warren and Schumer Lead Democrats in Pressing Trump Admin to Crack Down on Big Food, Ag Price Fixing Squeezing Americans
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Amid Trump's War Driving Up Costs, Warren and Schumer Lead Democrats in Pressing Trump Admin to Crack Down on Big Food, Ag Price Fixing Squeezing Americans
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Text of Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - As President Trump's war in Iran drives up food costs for American families and small businesses, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Minority Leader Schumer (D-N.Y.) led a group of f more
Beyond The Epstein Class: A New Economic Patriotism
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Beyond The Epstein Class: A New Economic Patriotism
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BEYOND THE EPSTEIN CLASS:
A NEW ECONOMIC PATRIOTISM
Rep. Ro Khanna's Speech at the National Press Club April 14, 2026
We meet at a time of crisis in self-government.
Cynicism, and even nihilism, has taken hold in many corners of our nation. People are losing faith that liberal democracy has the strength to deliver.
The American Dream more
Bizzarro introduces legislation to prohibit gas price gouging
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Bizzarro introduces legislation to prohibit gas price gouging
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Bill would prevent same-day increases and hold oil companies accountable
HARRISBURG, April 14 - Pennsylvanians are feeling pain at the pump as the price of a barrel of oil continues to increase and the war in Iran rages on. State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) wants to help provide relief by introducing a bill to stop c more
British Representative at U.N. Condemns Houthi Attacks and Urges Regional Stability
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Speaking at the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Archie Young, British deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, demanded that the Houthis cease attacks against Israel to avoid dragging Yemen into a broader conflict.
Young welcomed efforts to maintain the ceasefire between Iran and the US while commending the Yemeni government for its progress on economic reforms. He highlighted a dire humanitarian crisis affecting millions of people and warned that h more
Brown researchers launch energy tracker to measure increased fuel costs tied to war in Iran
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 14 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brown researchers launch energy tracker to measure increased fuel costs tied to war in Iran
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -A Brown University research team is making it easier to track pain at the pump.
A new digital tracker aims to quantify in real time the financial impact of the war in Iran on energy costs for American consumers. As of mid-April, the average American household has spent more more
Capitol Hill Report, 04-14-26
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Capitol Hill Report, 04-14-26
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Audio from this morning's call is available HERE.
Topics include: Iran, the Improving Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act, the Homeland Security partial government shutdown and Social Security.
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Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-04-14-26 more
Common Cause Calls on Congress to Reclaim War Power Authority
WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release:
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Common Cause Calls on Congress to Reclaim War Power Authority
Common Cause and a coalition of veterans, faith, and watchdog organizations has urged Congress to reclaim its constitutional authority over decisions of war and peace. Common Cause warns the illegal Iran war, waged without a vote in Congress, is a dangerous erosion of checks and balances.
In a letter sent to congressional leadershi more
Congresswoman Ross, Colleagues Introduce 25th Amendment Legislation to Establish Independent Commission on Presidential Capacity
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ross, Colleagues Introduce 25th Amendment Legislation to Establish Independent Commission on Presidential Capacity
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) joined House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and her colleagues in introducing legislation that would establish a Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and D more
Courtney Calls on Congress to Reclaim War Powers Authority and End President Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Courtney Calls on Congress to Reclaim War Powers Authority and End President Trump's War in Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, in a speech on the House floor, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, called on Congress to pass the bipartisan War Powers Resolution H.Con.Res. 40 to end President Trump's war in Iran.
This week, for th more
CSAF, CMSAF empower next generation leaders to lead with character at WildWestCon 2026
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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CSAF, CMSAF empower next generation leaders to lead with character at WildWestCon 2026
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DALLAS (AFNS) - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach delivered a keynote address to hundreds of cadets at the 2026 National Conclave (NATCON) of Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings -themed WildWestCon -challenging the next generation of officers to embrace the full weight of their commitment to serve.
Wilsbach made clear more
Cuba Turns to Solar Power From China
WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Cuba Turns to Solar Power From China
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Key Takeaways
1 Cuba is relying on solar panels from China to help offset the U.S. oil blockade and their national economic distress.
2 China has been assisting the communist government in Cuba with solar donations, but the systems are intermittent and will not provide reliable electricity without additional significant changes to the more
David Valadao's Birthday Wish: No Health Care, Higher Costs, and a Tanked Economy!
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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David Valadao's Birthday Wish: No Health Care, Higher Costs, and a Tanked Economy!
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Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to spineless Republican rubberstamp David Valadao!
After years of pretending to be a defender of the Central Valley while consistently voting the party line, Valadao's record in his 48th year has finally caught up to him.
Here's some lowlights : more
Duckworth Joins Democratic Leadership to Push Importance of Reigning in Trump with War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Joins Democratic Leadership to Push Importance of Reigning in Trump with War Powers Resolution
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) to disavow Donald Trump's unjustified and illegal war against Iran and announce she w more
Duckworth to Force Vote Tomorrow on Her War Powers Resolution to End Trump's Unjustified and Illegal Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth to Force Vote Tomorrow on Her War Powers Resolution to End Trump's Unjustified and Illegal Iran War
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced that she will force Senate Republicans to vote tomorrow on her War Powers Resolution to end Donald Trump's unwanted, unjustified and illegal war against Iran that is costing Am more
Durbin Delivers Floor Speech On Trump's War Of Choice In Iran
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Delivers Floor Speech On Trump's War Of Choice In Iran
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Durbin: "The mess we find ourselves in today is one the President has helped create through his narcissism, impulsiveness, crude threats, and lack of planning."
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor today criticizing President Trump's unclear strategy when it come more
Foreign Ministers Call for Inclusion of Lebanon in Regional De-escalation Efforts
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, alongside ministers from 17 other nations, issued a statement calling for Lebanon to be included in regional de-escalation efforts to secure a lasting political solution.
The coalition welcomed direct talks between Israel and Lebanon facilitated by the U.S. and urged all parties to seize the opportunity provided by the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. Foreign ministers condemned attacks by Hezbollah as well as large-scale stri more
From Bombs To Barrels: The War Profit Scandal That Finance Ministers Won't Discuss
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 14 [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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From Bombs To Barrels: The War Profit Scandal That Finance Ministers Won't Discuss
130+ Civil Society Organizations Call for a Permanent End To War, Windfall Tax on Oil and Gas Profits
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As finance ministers gather in Washington DC for the IMF-World Bank Spring meetings amidst warnings of more
Global Unions call for a permanent and sustainable ceasefire in the Middle East
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 14 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release:
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Global Unions call for a permanent and sustainable ceasefire in the Middle East
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The undersigned Global Unions (CGU), including the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), call for a permanent and sustainable ceasefire across the Middle East and an immediate end to the relentless cycle of war and militarism that continues to exact a devastating toll on more
ICYMI: Boyle Announces Major Legislation to Lower Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Boyle Announces Major Legislation to Lower Gas Prices
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PHILADELPHIA, PA -Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) announced the Gas Price Relief Act during a press conference at a Philadelphia gas station. The legislation is designed to help lower gas prices, which continue to climb due to President Trump's reckless war in Iran.
"Six weeks ago, the average in the Philadelphia are more
ICYMI: Congressman Blake Moore Publishes Opinion Piece on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Congressman Blake Moore Publishes Opinion Piece on Prediction Markets
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Event Contract Enforcement Act to ensure event contracts can continue to serve legitimate business interests while protecting Americans from the safety and national security risks of dangerous or otherwise problematic event contracts.
Congressman Moore recently published more
International Rescue Committee Calls for Urgent Establishment of Humanitarian Corridor Through the Strait of Hormuz
NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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International Rescue Committee Calls for Urgent Establishment of Humanitarian Corridor Through the Strait of Hormuz
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New York, April 14, 2026 - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) today called on the international community to take immediate action to establish a sustained humanitarian corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of l more
IRC: Three years on, Sudan's war has spiraled into a full-scale regional catastrophe as warnings go unheeded
NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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IRC: Three years on, Sudan's war has spiraled into a full-scale regional catastrophe as warnings go unheeded
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Nairobi, Kenya, April 14, 2026 - Three years since conflict erupted in Sudan, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns that a preventable catastrophe has been allowed to escalate into one of the largest and fastest growing humanitarian crises in the world more
Jim Desmond Welcomes "Complete and Total" Trump Endorsement with Open Arms
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: Jim Desmond Welcomes "Complete and Total" Trump Endorsement with Open Arms
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Jim Desmond's carefully crafted facade as a "common-sense" moderate voice to voters in CA-48 just shattered.
As soon as Donald Trump and the MAGA Republican caucus came calling with their "complete and total endorsement," Desmond didn't hesitate to fully embrace it.
These endorsements are th more
LEAKED NRCC TALKING POINTS*: Chair Richard Hudson and Speaker Mike Johnson Meet With Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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LEAKED NRCC TALKING POINTS*: Chair Richard Hudson and Speaker Mike Johnson Meet With Donald Trump
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Topline: We're completely screwed.
Talking Points
* The Economy
* Our signature legislation, the Big Beautiful Bi-Working Families Tax Cut, is 13 points underwater, so YOU should pretend the House had nothing to do with it.
* YOU should frame lower-than-anticipated tax more
Middle East military escalation could cost Asia-Pacific up to US$299 billion, UNDP
NEW YORK, April 14 (TNSrpt) -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news:
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Middle East military escalation could cost Asia-Pacific up to US$299 billion, UNDP
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Years of human development gains across Asia and the Pacific are under pressure as the impacts of the recent military escalation in the Middle East ripple through economies and households, despite a temporary ceasefire.
As the situation remains fluid, a current preliminary analysis by UNDP examines how more
Mike Lawler Shrugs Off Record Gas Prices As a "Blip" While Hudson Valley Families Pay The Price
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Mike Lawler Shrugs Off Record Gas Prices As a "Blip" While Hudson Valley Families Pay The Price
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Lawler previously claimed gas price increases from the war with Iran were "absolutely worth it."
USA Today reports that "on a day reporting historic increases in gas prices and rising inflation," vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler stood shoulder to shoulder with Donald Trump's Treasu more
Modified Rectangular Wave Polarization Control (MRWPC) System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 -- Four inventors Omidreza Moghbeli, Rancho Cucamonga, California; Ian Budner, La Verne, California; Madjid Pahlevany, Tehran, Iran; and Sebastian Borucki, Corona, California, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12601633 B2, initially filed June 9, 2022) for "Modified rectangular wave polarization control (MRWPC) system." more
MSU Extension soil and farm specialists suggest ways to manage rising fertilizer costs
BOZEMAN, Montana, April 14 (TNSrep) -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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MSU Extension soil and farm specialists suggest ways to manage rising fertilizer costs
Rising fertilizer prices are a concern for agricultural producers, according to Andrew Swanson, Montana State University Extension farm management specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, who, along with MSU Extension specialist Clain Jones, have provided some insight for managing fe more
Senator Marshall: President Trump is Keeping Americans Safe
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: President Trump is Keeping Americans Safe
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Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax Wake Up America
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Sharla McBride and Marc Lotter on Newsmax's Wake Up America to discuss the blockade of Iran and an end to the conflict, President Trump's work to make the cost of living affordable for Americans, and the Republican plan to more
Trump's Blockade Hits Iranian Regime's Economic Lifeline. JINSA Recommends These Next Moves
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSrpt) -- The Jewish Institute for National Security of America issued the following news release:
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Trump's Blockade Hits Iranian Regime's Economic Lifeline. JINSA Recommends These Next Moves
JINSA CEO Dr. Michael Makovsky: Trump's Blockade Hits Iranian Regime's Economic Lifeline
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The following is a statement from, Michael Makovsky, President and CEO of the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, on the implementation of President Donald Trump's block more
Warnock Introduces War Powers Resolution to Stop President Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Introduces War Powers Resolution to Stop President Trump's War in Iran
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On Monday, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock filed a War Powers Resolution to stop President Trump's war in Iran
The resolution will force the U.S. Senate to vote on whether senators support or reject the president's illegal war of choice
Senator Reverend Warnock: "Donald Trump said that he was the candidate more
WATCH: Outside Gas Station, Michiganders Slam Tom Barrett for Supporting War in Iran Jacking Up Gas, Fertilizer Prices
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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WATCH: Outside Gas Station, Michiganders Slam Tom Barrett for Supporting War in Iran Jacking Up Gas, Fertilizer Prices
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WLAJ : "[Michiganders] rallied outside to call out what they say is Barrett's "price hike agenda" and support for war in Iran, that's raising costs on Michigan families."
Mid-Michiganders are calling Tom Barrett out for his price-hiking agenda: from his suppor more
Zach Nunn's Priorities: More Money for War in Iran, Cuts to Iowans' Health Care
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Zach Nunn's Priorities: More Money for War in Iran, Cuts to Iowans' Health Care
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Des Moines Register : "Asked whether he would back war funding even if it meant cuts to health care spending, Nunn said 'I don't think the two are tied' but emphasized the need for defense spending."
The Des Moines Register reports that when Zach Nunn was asked if he'd vote for even more money for more
Durbin Speaks On Future Of Justice Department Following Pam Bondi's Firing
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Speaks On Future Of Justice Department Following Pam Bondi's Firing
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Durbin: "We now have a vacancy in the Attorney General's position... I certainly hope that in the weeks and months ahead we can go back to a Department of Justice that we can trust as an apolitical agency doing its best to bring safety and peace to America."
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate f more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To End President Trump's Reckless War In Iran
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To End President Trump's Reckless War In Iran
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**Watch the press conference here **
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a press conference with several of her Senate Democratic colleagues to announce a new wave of War Powers Resolutions that can be used to force a vote to stop President Trump's reckless and unconstitutional war i more
Iran: Israel's Oil Depot Strikes Endanger Environment, Health
NEW YORK, April 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Iran: Israel's Oil Depot Strikes Endanger Environment, Health
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* Israeli attacks on four oil depots around Tehran on March 7, 2026, may cause long-term health and environmental harm for civilians.
* Strikes on primarily civilian infrastructure causing foreseeable civilian harm are violations of international humanitarian law and are likely war crimes.
* Israeli forces don't appear to h more
McConnell in FOX News: Hungary's voters offer a lesson for those on the right drawn to Orban
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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McConnell in FOX News: Hungary's voters offer a lesson for those on the right drawn to Orban
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), submitted the following op-ed published by FOXNews.com regarding Hungary's parliamentary elections:
On Sunday, voters in Hungary's parliamentary elections ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party, as polls had consistently predic more
Six Democratic Senators Join Duckworth, Colleagues in War Powers Push to Stop Trump's Unjustified Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Six Democratic Senators Join Duckworth, Colleagues in War Powers Push to Stop Trump's Unjustified Iran War
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - This week, six additional U.S. Democratic Senators-Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Andy Kim (D-NJ)-will join Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Cory Booker more
Van Hollen Joins War Powers Push to Stop Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen Joins War Powers Push to Stop Iran War
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Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) filed a War Powers resolution that can be used to force a vote to stop the war in Iran. He joined a group of Democratic Senators that includes Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) in introducing War Powers Resolutio more
