Accenture Invests in XBOW to Advance Continuous Offensive Security Testing and Exposure Management
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Invests in XBOW to Advance Continuous Offensive Security Testing and Exposure Management
New partnership will scale continuous, AI-driven security testing and exposure management to counter rising AI-driven cyber threats
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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has made a strategic investment in XBOW, a leading autonomous cybersecurity testing platform powered by agentic AI. This inves more
Accenture Partners With the WTA to Help Build the Future of Women's Tennis
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Partners with the WTA to Help Build the Future of Women's Tennis
Reinventing the 'WTA Player Zone' experience for athletes through technology, data, and AI
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ROME, Italy - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) have announced a new, multi-year partnership, focused on enhancing the player experience and helping shape the future of wo more
Adobe's New Productivity Agent Redefines How People Understand, Create and Share Information
SAN JOSE, California, May 7 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news:
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Adobe's New Productivity Agent Redefines How People Understand, Create and Share Information
* New productivity agent enables people to chat with PDFs, surface insights and quickly create presentations, podcasts, blogs and social posts from their documents
* Productivity agent is powering new sharing and publishing capabilities in PDF Spaces in Acrobat that turn static files into interact more
AeC Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Brazilian Customer Experience Management Company of the Year Recognition
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 7 -- 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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AeC Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Brazilian Customer Experience Management Company of the Year Recognition
Recognized for its visionary innovation and disciplined growth, delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and operational excellence in Brazil's evolving landscape.
Frost & Sullivan is plea more
CAIR Calls on Congress to Condemn Israel's Latest Targeting of Christians, Ben-Gvir's Plans to Hang Palestinians
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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CAIR Calls on Congress to Condemn Israel's Latest Targeting of Christians, Ben-Gvir's Plans to Hang Palestinians
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on members of Congress to condemn the Israeli military's targeting of Christians, including Israeli soldier's disrespectful and mockin more
CAIR-SFBA Condemns Oakland Approval of Cellebrite Phone Surveillance Contract, Citing Civil Rights and Transparency Concerns
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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CAIR-SFBA Condemns Oakland Approval of Cellebrite Phone Surveillance Contract, Citing Civil Rights and Transparency Concerns
The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), today condemned the Oakland City Council's approval of a contract authorizing the Oakland Police Department (OPD) to deploy technology from Cellebrite, an Israel more
CAIR-Texas Welcomes Removal of Surveillance, Defense Targets From Austin Economic Development Resolution
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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CAIR-Texas Welcomes Removal of Surveillance, Defense Targets from Austin Economic Development Resolution
Muslim civil rights and advocacy group calls on community to mobilize for binding guardrails
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(AUSTIN, TX) - The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, tod more
Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Hearing on Electricity Transmission for Reliable and Affordable Power
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Hearing on Electricity Transmission for Reliable and Affordable Power
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a hearing titled Wires, Rates, and States: Per more
Chancellor King Visits SUNY Genesee Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour
ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King Visits SUNY Genesee Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour
Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields
Visit Highlights SUNY Genesee Community College's Teacher Education Transfer and Respiratory Care Programs
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Batavia, NY - State University of New York Ch more
Circana Launches Market Share Drivers Solution to Help Retailers Pinpoint Performance Levers
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Circana Launches Market Share Drivers Solution to Help Retailers Pinpoint Performance Levers
By bringing our most powerful data assets together into a single platform, we are doing the heavy lifting so you can focus on impact. Our Market Share Drivers solution empowers your teams with the absolute clarity and confidenc more
CrowdStrike Advances Ecosystem Engagement Into a Real-Time Growth Engine With New Mobile App
AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on May 6, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Advances Ecosystem Engagement into a Real-Time Growth Engine with New Mobile App
The Jet mobile app delivers deal origination, closure, rewards, and enablement in a single experience - making it easier and faster to grow with CrowdStrike
AUSTIN, Texas and MIAMI, Florida - Amer more
CrowdStrike Recognizes 2026 Americas Partners Driving Growth With the Falcon Platform
AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on May 6, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Recognizes 2026 Americas Partners Driving Growth with the Falcon Platform
AUSTIN, Texas and MIAMI - Americas Partner Symposium - May 6, 2026 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced the winners of the 2026 Americas Partner of the Year Awards at its annual Americas Partner S more
CSUSB Expands Tech Pathways With ExCELS Scholarships and 'Defining the Future' Conference
SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 7 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB expands tech pathways with ExCELS scholarships and 'Defining the Future' Conference
The university's School of Computer Science and Engineering marked a milestone this spring as it celebrated the continued expansion of its ExCELS (Experiential Computing and Engaged Learning Scholarships) program and participated in the Defining the Future Conference.
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Davenport University's Excellence in Business Gala Hosted Martin Short, Honored the President and Raised $400,000 for Scholarships
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, May 7 -- Davenport University issued the following news:
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Davenport University's Excellence in Business gala hosted Martin Short, honored the president and raised $400,000 for scholarships
Davenport University's 2026 Excellence in Business gala was a resounding success for students. The May 2 event raised $400,000 to support student scholarships and brought together business leaders, community members and supporters for an evening that included award-winning actor more
Eastern Michigan University Honors Student Matt Baker Awarded Prestigious Carnegie Mellon Cybersecurity Fellowship
YPSILANTI, Michigan, May 7 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
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Eastern Michigan University honors student Matt Baker awarded prestigious Carnegie Mellon cybersecurity fellowship
Written by: Sydney Pope
Eastern Michigan University junior Matt Baker has been awarded a competitive fellowship at Carnegie Mellon University, one of the nation's top cybersecurity institutions.
The Carnegie Mellon fellowship runs from June 11 to Aug. 1. Baker will take advanced courses i more
Frost & Sullivan Issues Commentary: Sustainable Flexible Electronics Manufacturing - 10 Technologies Powering the Next Era of Growth
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following commentary on May 6, 2026, by Maria Selvam, senior executive in the content innovation team:
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Sustainable Flexible Electronics Manufacturing: 10 Technologies Powering the Next Era of Growth
This blog is based on the analysis, "Top 10 Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing in Flexible Electronics," author more
Gartner Survey Shows AI is Not Driving Supply Chain Operating Model Transformation
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 7 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Shows AI is Not Driving Supply Chain Operating Model Transformation
Analysts Discuss Gap Between Potential and Reality for AI-Powered Supply Chain Orchestration at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
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Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) face increased pressure to transform their operating models, while the adoption of AI-powered supply c more
Great Lakes Credit Union Expands Innovation Ecosystem With Technology Partnerships Focused on AI, Mortgage Mobility, and Financial Empowerment
BANNOCKBURN, Illinois, May 7 -- Great Lakes Credit Union issued the following news:
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Great Lakes Credit Union Expands Innovation Ecosystem with Technology Partnerships Focused on AI, Mortgage Mobility, and Financial Empowerment
Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) is excited to highlight recent investments and partnerships that advance its long-term strategy to modernize financial services through innovation, combining AI, new mortgage-market solutions, and financial empowerment tools that ex more
Halliburton and Shape Digital Form Strategic Collaboration to Advance Digital Asset Performance Management
HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release:
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Halliburton and Shape Digital form strategic collaboration to advance digital asset performance management
As production systems grow more complex and interconnected, operators face increasing pressure to make faster, more consistent decisions. Production performance improves when teams manage reservoirs, wells, networks, equipment, and safety systems more
HPE Moves Self-driving Networks From Vision to Reality With Autonomous Networking Capabilities
SPRING, Texas, May 7 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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HPE moves self-driving networks from vision to reality with autonomous networking capabilities
Customers boost efficiency and proactive operations by using HPE Self-driving Network capabilities, significantly reducing helpdesk tickets
* HPE delivers fully autonomous, agentic AIOps networking that detects, diagnoses, and fixes issues in real time with more
Joel Morales Drives Innovation and Efficiency in Financial Compliance for Research at Case Western Reserve
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 7 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Joel Morales drives innovation and efficiency in financial compliance for research at Case Western Reserve
Joel Morales, Senior Executive Director of Post Award Administration, Post-Award Services and Financial Compliance
Area of Focus: Financial compliance for CWRU's research enterprise
Story by: Lydia Coutre
Joel Morales prides himself on finding new ways to bring simplicity, speed and efficiency t more
John Carroll University: Student Researcher Brings AI-Driven Rehabilitation Technology to Global Stage
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 7 -- John Carroll University issued the following news:
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Student Researcher Brings AI-Driven Rehabilitation Technology to Global Stage
When the SPIE Defense + Security conference brought together leading researchers and innovators from across the globe last week, one presenter, a sophomore at John Carroll University, shared his augmented reality system, "HoloPose," that has the potential to make an impact in rehabilitation.
Wilson Vong '28, a Computer Scie more
Lockheed Martin Inaugural AI Fight Club(TM) Event Hosts Ansys Government Initiatives And ATG, Inc. for Groundbreaking Collaboration
BETHESDA, Maryland, May 7 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release:
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Lockheed Martin Inaugural AI Fight Club(TM) Event Hosts Ansys Government Initiatives and ATG, Inc. for Groundbreaking Collaboration
Lessons learned in the cutting-edge simulation will push boundaries of artificial intelligence in support of national security
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In a first-of-its-kind event, Lockheed Martin hosted two companies with innovative AI solutions in the inaugural AI Fight more
Louisiana Tech University: CIL Continues Collaboration With SWIVL Technology to Enhance Teacher Education
RUSTON, Louisiana, May 7 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news:
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CIL continues collaboration with SWIVL Technology to enhance teacher education
The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership (CIL) in Louisiana Tech's College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) is making strides in teacher education with SWIVL Technology by stepping into the world of artificial intelligence (AI).
Brian Lamb, Co-CEO and founder of SWIVL, visited Louisiana Tech to discuss a n more
Mindtrip Launches Travel's First All-in-one Agentic AI Flight Booking Experience, Powered by Partnership With Sabre and PayPal
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 7 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release:
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Mindtrip launches travel's first all-in-one agentic AI flight booking experience, powered by partnership with Sabre and PayPal
From search to checkout, new conversation-led experience brings discovery, booking, and payments together, helping travelers instantly evaluate complex flight options and make smarter decisions in real time
At launch, consumers who book flights on Mindtrip can earn more
National Gallery of Art Wins Seven Webby Awards Following Viral Success of 'Museum Rizzler' Social Media Series
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release dated May 11, 2026:
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National Gallery of Art Wins Seven Webby Awards Following Viral Success of "Museum Rizzler" Social Media Series
Videos featuring curator Alison Luchs describing works of art in Gen Z slang have resonated globally, with over 25M views to date
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The National Gallery of Art has been awarded seven 2026 Webby Awards in recognition of its innovative approach to engaging new audiences throu more
NetApp Hosts Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Webcast
SUNNYVALE, California, May 7 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release:
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NetApp Hosts Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Webcast
SAN JOSE, Calif. - After market close on May 28, 2026, NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) will announce financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026, which ended April 24, 2026.
NetApp executive management will host a conference call Webcast at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Ti more
Northwestern University: Digital Archive Reveals How NIH Built the Field of Genomics
EVANSTON, Illinois, May 7 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Digital archive reveals how NIH built the field of genomics
Study details how taxpayer-funded agencies choose what science to support, previously a 'black box'
* Northwestern-developed software enabled analysis of Human Genome Project archive
* NIH supported academic scientists, developed shared research infrastructure, study found
* Continuity of NIH leadership preserved expertise across more
Northwestern University: XPO Inc. CEO to Discuss Tech and Culture in the Freight Industry
EVANSTON, Illinois, May 7 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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XPO, Inc. CEO to discuss tech and culture in the freight industry
Mario Harik will deliver the Patterson Transportation Lecture on May 13
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Mario Harik, chair and chief executive officer of XPO, Inc., will discuss how a performance-driven culture and advanced technology are reshaping success in the freight transportation industry, during the 44th Annual William A. Patterson Distinguished Transporta more
Progress Michigan: Poll - Michiganders Are Concerned With AI In the Workplace
LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release:
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Poll: Michiganders Are Concerned With AI In the Workplace
People are overwhelmingly in favor of regulating AI in the workplace
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Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that 82 percent of Michiganders are concerned with the more
Sedgwick Announces New Leadership Team in Australia
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 7 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick announces new leadership team in Australia
Experienced leaders step into CEO and COO roles to guide Sedgwick's Australian business
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SYDNEY, Australia, - Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner has appointed Simon Kay as Chief Executive Officer and named Kimberley Daley Chief Operating Officer to lead its Australia more
Sen. Husted Joins Small Businesses in Upper Sandusky
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Husted joins small businesses in Upper Sandusky
UPPER SANDUSKY, OH - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) hosted a roundtable with Ohio small business owners and entrepreneurs in Upper Sandusky, highlighting National Small Business Week and discussing his efforts in the Senate to support Ohio's job creators.
"Ohio's 1.1 million small businesses employ more than 2.2 million people and are the backbone o more
Senate Communications and Technology Committee Advances Child Protection in the Digital Age Task Force Measure
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Senate Communications and Technology Committee Advances Child Protection in the Digital Age Task Force Measure
Today, Communications and Technology Committee Chair, Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced the unanimous passage of Senate Resolution 244 to establish a Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age. Along with Pennycuick, Senators Wayne Langerholc ( more
ServiceNow and Accenture Launch Forward Deployed Engineering Program to Scale Agentic AI Across the Enterprise
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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ServiceNow and Accenture Launch Forward Deployed Engineering Program to Scale Agentic AI Across the Enterprise
Clients get access to more than 300 pre-built AI agent skills and agentic workflows on the on the ServiceNow AI Platform
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LAS VEGAS - Today, ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced a forward deployed en more
Stevens Institute of Technology: Road to Innovation Expo 2026 0 AI Data Center Site Selection
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 7 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Road to Innovation Expo 2026: AI Data Center Site Selection
Stevens School of Business consulting team builds a framework to find where the AI infrastructure boom should go next
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The race to build the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence has created the new and urgent challenge of finding the right places to put it. Hyperscale data centers, the massive facilities that power AI, cloud com more
Teach Plus, Illinois Digital Educators Alliance Report Highlights Educators' Calls For Clearer Artificial Intelligence Guidance in Schools
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- From Rules and Tools to Schools: What Illinois Educators Want from AI Guidance - A report from Teach Plus, Illinois Digital Educators Alliance - May 2026 (16 pages)
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Teach Plus and Illinois Digital Educators Alliance issued a report examining how Illinois educators view the growing use of artificial intelligence in schools and what guidance they believe is necessary to ensure responsible implementation. The report draws on survey responses from more than 200 more
UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business Reduces MBA Tuition
IRVINE, California, May 7 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business reduces MBA tuition
Decrease in fees expands access for working professionals
* Tuition fees for UC Irvine's Flex MBA program will now fall below the federal loan cap for graduate business degrees.
* Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies will be more intentionally integrated into core business disciplines.
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The Paul Merage more
University of Mississippi: Rich Gentry Named Dean of School of Business Administration
OXFORD, Mississippi, May 7 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news:
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Rich Gentry Named Dean of School of Business Administration
Entrepreneurship and innovation leader to guide school's next chapter
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The University of Mississippi named Rich Gentry the next dean of its School of Business Administration, pending approval by the board of trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.
Gentry joined the university in 2010 and serves as professor of management, chair more
University of Texas Dallas: Comets' Data Analysis Skills Soar in American Airlines Challenge
RICHARDSON, Texas, May 7 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Comets' Data Analysis Skills Soar in American Airlines Challenge
By: Jessica Good
University of Texas at Dallas students competed in an American Airlines data analysis challenge April 24 in which they were tasked with how to manage flight sequences during bad weather.
The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) partnered with the airline for the EPPS-AA Data Challenge Competit more
University of Texas-Austin: Data Centers Are Growing in Texas, But Big Questions Remain About Water Use
AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
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Data Centers Are Growing in Texas, But Big Questions Remain About Water Use
New report finds Texas data center growth could raise water use to as much as 9% by 2040, highlighting the need for more awareness, shared standards, and integrated planning to manage rising demand.
Data centers could potentially account for 3% to 9% of Texas' water use by 2040, according to a new white paper from The Un more
UW Hosts Youth in STEM Conference May 19
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Hosts Youth in STEM Conference May 19
About 625 junior, middle and high school female and male students from 18 schools across the state have signed up to learn more about science and its various disciplines on the University of Wyoming campus.
The Youth in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference, scheduled Tuesday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., is designed to spark student more
UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI Earns National Recognition for Outstanding Contributions to the Field
PENSACOLA, Florida, May 7 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
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UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI earns national recognition for outstanding contributions to the field
The University of West Florida placed third in the 2025 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award Competition, which is given by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community to a CAE-Cyber Defense designated institu more
VCOM Conducts Medical Outreach and Pediatric Nutrition Research in Ghana
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news:
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VCOM Conducts Medical Outreach and Pediatric Nutrition Research in Ghana
By Caroline Bennett
In late March 2026, students and faculty from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) traveled to Cape Coast, Ghana, for a week of immersive global health research focused on child nutrition. Working alongside partners at the University of Cape Coast, the team advanced an on more
Verisk Brings Its Trusted Analytics and Generative AI Capabilities Directly Into Anthropic's Claude
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 7 (TNSxrep) -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on May 5, 2026:
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Verisk Brings Its Trusted Analytics and Generative AI Capabilities Directly into Anthropic's Claude
* New Verisk Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors enable conversational, natural-language interactions, provide contextual access to Verisk's trusted insurance analytics inside enterprise AI environments.
* Enables underwriting and claims professional more
Westmont College: Women's Council Empowers the Next Generation
SANTA BARBARA, California, May 7 -- Westmont College issued the following news:
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Women's Council Empowers the Next Generation
By Scott Craig
The Westmont Women's Leadership Council, dedicated to educating, enriching and empowering women, held its annual luncheon with keynote speaker Anja Manuel, co-founder and principal, Rice, Hadley, Gates and Manuel, LLC and an author, former diplomat, speaker and sought-after adviser to Fortune 50 and Silicon Valley CEOs. Several hundred supporters a more
A-State Partners with Kalmer Solutions - Launches Student-Led Cybersecurity Center
JONESBORO, Arkansas, May 6 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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A-State Partners with Kalmer Solutions; Launches Student-Led Cybersecurity Center
Arkansas State University has announced a new partnership with Kalmer Solutions to establish a student-led Security Operations Center (SOC), providing students with hands-on cybersecurity experience while strengthening the university's digital infrastructure.
Set to launch in fall 2026, the Red Wolf SOC will be housed withi more
AI-powered electrocardiogram detects early signs of heart failure
DALLAS, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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AI-powered electrocardiogram detects early signs of heart failure
Interpreting relatively inexpensive electrocardiograms (ECGs) with an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm accurately screened patients for a key precursor of heart failure in Kenya, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. The results, published in JAMA Cardiology, suggest AI-augmented more
American Cancer Society Welcomes Four Members to Board of Directors
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release:
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American Cancer Society Welcomes Four Members to Board of Directors
The American Cancer Society has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors, adding leadership depth as the organization accelerates efforts to advance its vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Together, they will help guide how the American Cancer Society sets priorities, stewards resources more
American Express Launches New AI Training and Scholarship Programs for Small Businesses
NEW YORK, May 6 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express Launches New AI Training and Scholarship Programs for Small Businesses
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NEW YORK -American Express today announced two new AI training and education initiatives, in collaboration with nonprofits Generation and Scholarship America, to help small businesses build practical AI skills in their day-to-day operations. AI Upskilling for Small Business, an AI training prog more
American Fintech Council Supports Colorado's Renewed Effort to Establish Pragmatic Artificial Intelligence Governance Framework
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) Supports Colorado's Renewed Effort to Establish Pragmatic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Framework
AFC highlights importance of risk-based oversight, data protection, and human accountability in financial services AI deployment
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Denver, CO - The American Finte more
Annual Symposium Fuels Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence at CSU, Beyond
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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Annual Symposium Fuels Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence at CSU, Beyond
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CSU's recent AI Symposium at the Wolstein Center brought together educators, researchers, students and industry professionals for a one-day event featuring keynotes, panels and hands-on sessions.
The program focused on moving beyond curiosity to the intentional integration of artificial intelligence in higher education, including A more
AWS Brings Professional-Grade AI Developer Tool Kiro to Singapore IHLs to Build Workforce-Ready Software Skills
SEATTLE, Washington, May 6 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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AWS Brings Professional-Grade AI Developer Tool Kiro to Singapore IHLs to Build Workforce-Ready Software Skills
Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that students and adult learners from Singapore's Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) will receive 1,000 complimentary Kiro credits[1] -a 20-fold increase from the 50-credit free tier available to ind more
Carnegie Mellon Tackles Global Science Diplomacy in the AI Era
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Carnegie Mellon Tackles Global Science Diplomacy in the AI Era
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In an era of rapid change both in technology and global relations, Carnegie Mellon University is helping to show academia's steadfast role as a mediator and conduit for conversation. The deans and faculty of the university's seven schools and colleges often travel abroad to help shape critical conversations on the future of global res more
CCIA Urges Progress on Digital Trade Barriers Ahead of Trump-Lula Talks
WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Urges Progress on Digital Trade Barriers Ahead of Trump-Lula Talks
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Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association called for progress in resolving outstanding barriers to digital trade in Brazil, ahead of President Lula's visit to Washington, DC, to meet President Trump. While Brazil remains a key market for the digital eco more
CNAS Welcomes Adam Pritzker to Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: National Defense] -- The Center for a New American Security issued the following news release:
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CNAS Welcomes Adam Pritzker to Board of Directors
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) today announced the election of Adam Pritzker to the Center's Board of Directors. He previously served on the Center's Board of Advisors.
Pritzker is an entrepreneurial leader and investor whose work spans business, civic life, and policy. He is the cofounder and chairm more
Common Sense Media Launches Youth AI Safety Institute
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 6 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on May 5, 2026:
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Common Sense Media Launches Youth AI Safety Institute
The first-of-its-kind AI safety lab focused on children will independently test AI products, broadly publish the results, and set clear standards to protect the safety, health, and development of a generation growing up with AI
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Today, Common Sense Media launched the Youth AI Safety Institute, an independent research and testin more
Cultivating the future: Joint UT San Antonio, SwRI program to train next generation of smart agriculture experts
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Cultivating the future: Joint UT San Antonio, SwRI program to train next generation of smart agriculture experts
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As global food demands intensify, the agricultural sector is turning to high-tech solutions like AI, drones and robotics to transition from conventional farming practices to high-efficiency "smart agriculture." In response to these evolving demands, The University of Texas at San An more
E+I Wolverine Venture Battle winners announced
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
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E+I Wolverine Venture Battle winners announced
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A team of Grove City College students' idea for a platform that connects students to skilled trades through shadowing and internship experiences won $9,425 plus in-kind business services in the 2026 Wolverine Venture Battle.
TRADE, a venture conceived by Audrey Karwowski '26, Kaitlyn Kuscevic '27, Brendan Stull '26 that gives students career cl more
EEI Announces Edison Award Finalists, Recognizing Innovation and Excellence in Grid Operations
WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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EEI Announces Edison Award Finalists, Recognizing Innovation and Excellence in Grid Operations
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today announced The AES Corporation, Baltimore Gas and Electric, and Duke Energy as finalists for the 98th Edison Award. The Edison Award, presented annually and selected by a panel of former energy industry executives, is the electric power industry's hi more
FDA Expands AI Capabilities and Completes Data Platform Consolidation
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following news release:
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FDA Expands AI Capabilities and Completes Data Platform Consolidation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced major steps in its bold initiative to modernize the agency. The agency launched Elsa 4.0, a significant upgrade to the agency's internal AI tool available to all FDA staff, from scientific reviewers to investigators.
The agency al more
Federal Government & Anthropic - Considerations for AI Innovation & Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13217) on May 5, 2026, by Laurie Harris, science and technology policy analyst and Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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Federal Government and Anthropic: Considerations for AI Innovation and Competition
On February 27, 2026, President Trump directed federal agencies to stop using technology developed by the U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) more
Following Armed Services Committee Hearing, Warren Questions Hegseth on Trump Family Pentagon Contracts
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Following Armed Services Committee Hearing, Warren Questions Hegseth on Trump Family Pentagon Contracts
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Washington, D.C. - In new Questions for the Record following last week's Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), pressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about President Trump's sons' ties to defense contractors and how the DoD is handling these more
From Rocket Engines To Restaurant Kitchens: Jose Hernandez's Relentless Pursuit of Better
LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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From Rocket Engines To Restaurant Kitchens: Jose Hernandez's Relentless Pursuit of Better
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At USC Viterbi's Liquid Propulsion Lab (LPL), Jose Hernandez is helping prepare rocket engines for the moment they come alive.
Hernandez, who is graduating in May with a master's degree in astronautical engineering, helps to oversee complex propulsion tests that dema more
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 6 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Future forecaster: FSU student awarded NOAA Hollings Scholarship to improve machine learning-based weather forecasts
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For as long as he can remember, Florida State University sophomore and Presidential Scholar James "LJ" Dunphy has had a fascination with weather and a knack for data-driven science. Now, those interests have led him to be named a recipient of one of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric A more
Human Rights Watch Submission to CEDAW - General Recommendation No. 41
NEW YORK, May 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Human Rights Watch Submission to CEDAW - General Recommendation No. 41
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Human Rights Watch comments on the March 4, 2026 draft of:
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 41 on Dismantling Gender Stereotypes and the Unequal Power Relations that Sustain them
Human Rights Watch would like to congratulate the CEDAW Committee on the important work it has undertaking to develop this General Recommendati more
IBM Consultant Helps Bridge Cloud Strategy and Cybersecurity
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 6 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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IBM Consultant Helps Bridge Cloud Strategy and Cybersecurity
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by Elisabeth Coon, Student Public Relations Writer
When global corporations need fresh talent to tackle high-stakes cloud and cybersecurity challenges, they're turning to recent college graduates ready to make an immediate impact.
In 2025, Christian Eppich earned his undergraduate degree in computer science from Cedarville University. Today, he' more
IBM Consulting Expands AI Capabilities to Accelerate Enterprise Transformation
ARMONK, New York, May 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Consulting Expands AI Capabilities to Accelerate Enterprise Transformation
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BOSTON, Mass., May 6, 2026 -At Think 2026, IBM (NYSE: IBM ) announced new capabilities delivered through IBM Enterprise Advantage, a first-of-its-kind asset-based consulting service that helps clients build and operate their own hybrid-AI platforms. IBM also introduced updates across IBM Consulting Advantag more
ICBA Names New ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort to Help Community Banks Tackle Innovation Priorities
WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release:
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ICBA Names New ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort to Help Community Banks Tackle Innovation Priorities
The Independent Community Bankers of America(r) (ICBA) today announced the selected companies for its eleventh ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program (AP11). Running May 18 - July 24, the second cohort of 2026 reflects feedback from ICBA's ThinkTECH Selection and Ad more
Impactful Research and Creative Work Take Center Stage at the 22ndAnnual Student Conference & Showcase at IU Southeast
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 6 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Impactful Research and Creative Work Take Center Stage at the 22ndAnnual Student Conference & Showcase at IU Southeast
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by Audra Kalvar
Each spring the IU Southeast Student Conference and Showcase is eagerly anticipated as a favorite highlight of the academic yea more
Investment Adviser Association, Investment Company Institute Send Letter to SEC on May 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Karen L. Barr, President and CEO, Investment Adviser Association, and Eric J. Pan, President and CEO, Investment Company Institute. To: Vanessa A. Countryman, Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090 - May 1, 2026
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The Investment Adviser Association1 and the Investment Company Institute2 write to express our strong support for modernizing the books and records rule under the Inve more
Junior Veronica Bofah named 2026 Key into Public Service Scholar
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 6 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Junior Veronica Bofah named 2026 Key into Public Service Scholar
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University of Notre Dame junior Veronica Bofah, of Charlotte, North Carolina, is among 20 recipients of a 2026 Key into Public Service Scholarship from Phi Beta Kappa. Bofah is Notre Dame's sixth Key into Public Service Scholar since the program was established in 2020.
The Key into Public Service Scholarship highlights the wide rang more
LSEG extends MCP connectivity to Amazon Quick
SEATTLE, Washington, May 6 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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LSEG extends MCP connectivity to Amazon Quick
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LSEG today announced that it will make its trusted, licensed data and analytics available in Amazon Quick, via its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, helping customers securely bring high-quality financial intelligence into AI-powered workflows across research, productivity and agentic applications.
Amazon Quick is an AI-powered workspace more
Merck Animal Health Selects Salesforce's Agentforce Life Sciences for Customer Engagement to Transform Animal Care and Enhance Support Experiences for Employees
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 6 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Merck Animal Health Selects Salesforce's Agentforce Life Sciences for Customer Engagement to Transform Animal Care and Enhance Support Experiences for Employees
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Wednesday, May 6 2026 - SAN FRANCISCO and RAHWAY, N.J. - Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world's #1 AI CRM, and Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health out more
Method for stress-testing cloud computing algorithms helps avoid network failures
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Method for stress-testing cloud computing algorithms helps avoid network failures
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Researchers from MIT and elsewhere have developed a more user-friendly and efficient method to help networking engineers identify potential system failures before they cause major problems, like a cloud service outage that leaves millions of users unable to access applications.
The technique uncover more
New MRI technology provides a comprehensive view of the human brain
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, May 6 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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New MRI technology provides a comprehensive view of the human brain
New multiplexed imaging technology using standard clinical MRI systems can simultaneously map more than 20 biomarkers in high resolution, providing a comprehensive view of the brain with a single scan.
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign demonstrated the multiplexed MRI technology, or MRx, more
New programs equal new opportunities at the College of Information and Communications
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 6 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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New programs equal new opportunities at the College of Information and Communications
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Everyone likes having options, and college students are no exception. In the past few years, the University of South Carolina's College of Information and Communications has developed new academic programs to give students more choices and better prepare them to work with emerging technologies.
What are more
NiCE Reports 10% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth Driven by 14.6% Cloud Revenue Growth in First Quarter 2026
NEW YORK, May 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NiCE Reports 10% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth Driven by 14.6% Cloud Revenue Growth in First Quarter 2026
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* Company raises full-year 2026 EPS guidance
Hoboken, New Jersey, May 6, 2026 - NiCE (NASDAQ: NICE) today announced results for the first quar more
NVIDIA and Corning Announce Long-Term Partnership to Strengthen US Manufacturing for AI Infrastructure
SANTA CLARA, California, May 6 [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 and Corning Announce Long-Term Partnership to Strengthen US Manufacturing for AI Infrastructure
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NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced a multiyear commercial and technology partnership to dramatically expand U.S.-based manufacturing of more
Pentagon Lab Day Demonstrates Best of War Department Research
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Pentagon Lab Day Demonstrates Best of War Department Research
Dozens of scientists and engineers from around the War Department visited the Pentagon today. They showcased what the best and brightest minds are creating in the nation's most advanced research labs.
Some of the technology on display included bacteria that makes concrete. Other highlights were lasers that can bend to increase the lethality of energ more
Private equity-owned oil companies involved in Venezuela oil takeover talks with Trump
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 6 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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Private equity-owned oil companies involved in Venezuela oil takeover talks with Trump
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Private equity-backed oil companies were listed among the participants in a meeting organized by President Trump to push for investments in Venezuela after the US military captured and detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in January of this year. About a month after the capture more
Purdue embraces bold experiment in rethinking STEM education
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue embraces bold experiment in rethinking STEM education
Building on a decade of national recognition, Purdue University is expanding its Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program in 2026 with new interdisciplinary initiatives focused on civic learning, research and engagement.
Cornerstone's model -integrating liberal arts learning across Purdue's STEM, health, agriculture and business fields - more
PVCC Nursing Students Represent on National Stage at Houston's NSNA Convention
PHOENIX, May 6 -- Paradise Valley Community College issued the following news:
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PVCC Nursing Students Represent on National Stage at Houston's NSNA Convention
Students from Paradise Valley Community College's Nursing Program joined peers from across the country and around the world for a week of learning, connection, and professional growth at the National Student Nurses' Association Convention in Houston, Texas last month.
The trip, which also included two PVCC nursing instructors, wa more
Rice accelerates faculty growth -- on track to expand hires by 30% -- while advancing strategic vision for global impact
HOUSTON, Texas, May 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice accelerates faculty growth -- on track to expand hires by 30% -- while advancing strategic vision for global impact
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Rice University is rapidly advancing one of the most ambitious faculty expansion efforts in its history, reinforcing a commitment to world-class research, transformative teaching and global impact. Just over halfway through a plan to grow faculty by 25-30%, the university has already hired more
Salesforce Commits to Hiring 1,000 AI-Native Grads
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 6 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Commits to Hiring 1,000 AI-Native Grads
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This year's college graduates are facing one of the most competitive job markets in years. AI is upending every industry, and some leaders have even predicted that AI could replace 50% of entry-level jobs. In the last year, entry-level hiring has dropped 6% as companie more
Salt River Project Santan Generating Station Powers Student Success at Chandler-Gilbert Community College
CHANDLER, Arizona, May 6 -- Chandler-Gilbert Community College issued the following news:
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Salt River Project Santan Generating Station Powers Student Success at Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) is proud to announce that the Salt River Project (SRP) Santan Generating Station generously donated $10,000 to support CGCC's Coyote Cupboard, which offers free, nonperishable food, household products, personal care items, school supplies and more for C more
SCALE expands its national impact, becomes Purdue's largest federally funded research effort
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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SCALE expands its national impact, becomes Purdue's largest federally funded research effort
The Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement (SCALE) program, the only U.S. defense microelectronics public-private-academic workforce development consortium, is now Purdue University's largest-ever federally funded research effort.
SCALE leaders announced more than $100 million in total funding from the Depa more
SEMI 3D & Systems Summit to Advance Heterogeneous Systems Integration with Focus on AI, Hybrid Bonding, and Europe's Chiplet Ecosystem
MILPITAS, California, May 6 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI 3D & Systems Summit to Advance Heterogeneous Systems Integration with Focus on AI, Hybrid Bonding, and Europe's Chiplet Ecosystem
DRESDEN, Germany - Global experts in advanced semiconductor packaging and 3D integration will convene at the annual SEMI 3D & Systems Summit, June 17-19, 2026, in Dresd more
Sen. Schiff Tours Barstow Community College, Highlights Helping Deliver $750,000 for Mental Health Services Program
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff Tours Barstow Community College, Highlights Helping Deliver $750,000 for Mental Health Services Program
Barstow, CA - In case you missed it, this week U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) visited Barstow Community College. While at the college, he toured their Mental Health Services Program, for which Schiff helped deliver $750,000 in federal investments, alongside Senator Alex Padilla (D- more
SIU Carbondale to Offer Bachelor's Degree in AI+
CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 6 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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SIU Carbondale to offer bachelor's degree in AI+
Beginning with the fall 2026 semester, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will become the first public university in Illinois to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence Plus (AI+).
"Artificial intelligence technology is advancing rapidly," said Xiaoqing "Frank" Liu, dean of the College of Engineering, Computing, Techn more
Small Businesses Are Embracing a Broad Range of E-Commerce Marketplaces and AI Tools to Expand Reach and Improve Performance
WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release:
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Small Businesses Are Embracing a Broad Range of E-Commerce Marketplaces and AI Tools to Expand Reach and Improve Performance
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Student research, behavioral health access take center stage at Kentucky Psychology Student Conference
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 6 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Student research, behavioral health access take center stage at Kentucky Psychology Student Conference
Kentucky State University hosts statewide gathering that expands research engagement, faculty mentorship, and professional pathways for psychology students
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For Kentucky State University psychology students, research is becoming more than a classroom assignment. It is becoming a professional expecta more
Study: To combat the youth vaping epidemic, AI can help determine cessation strategies that will work best
BUFFALO, New York, May 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Study: To combat the youth vaping epidemic, AI can help determine cessation strategies that will work best
UB cancer researchers applied machine learning and XAI to find out why some tactics work and others don't
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Nationwide, young people aged 18-24 are the heaviest users of e-cigarettes, with 38.4% of youth reporting habitual use. E-cigarettes more
Tech Directorate hosts Innovation Day
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news:
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Tech Directorate hosts Innovation Day
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FORT LEE, Va. - The Defense Contract Management Agency's Technical Directorate gathered more than 2,800 personnel for an Innovation Day to champion an organizational future of data-driven decision-making, artificial intelligence and enterprise-wide integration.
Agency leadership said the event connected developing policy, tools and data to a broader strategy f more
This Algorithmic Framework Is Discovering Novel Chip Designs Never Invented Before
LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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This Algorithmic Framework Is Discovering Novel Chip Designs Never Invented Before
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Every time you make a call over Bluetooth, connect to Wi-Fi, or let your car's radar scan the road ahead, a tiny chip is doing the invisible work of sending and receiving radio signals. Designing those chips well has always required years of training and months of painstaking more
Type One Energy, Tokamak Energy, and AECOM form the UK Infinity Fusion Consortium to accelerate development of a commercial fusion power plant in the United Kingdom
LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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Type One Energy, Tokamak Energy, and AECOM form the UK Infinity Fusion Consortium to accelerate development of a commercial fusion power plant in the United Kingdom
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LONDON (6 May 2026) -Type One Energy, Tokamak Energy, and AECOM today announced the UK Infinity Fusion Consortium to pursue development of the first private-sector-led fusion power plant project i more
U of A will award about 10,000 degrees at Commencement
TUCSON, Arizona, May 6 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release:
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U of A will award about 10,000 degrees at Commencement
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University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella will confer about 10,000 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degrees at the university's 162nd Commencement on May 15.
The approximately 90-minute ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Casino Del Sol Stadium and will be livestreamed on YouTube. More than 30,000 guests attend the unive more
UAPB Faculty Member Champions Global Engagement in Teaching, Research, Service
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 6 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Faculty Member Champions Global Engagement in Teaching, Research, Service
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The Office of International Programs and Studies at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is highlighting the work of Dr. Jane Opiri, associate professor of merchandising, textiles and design, who is integrating a global perspective across her teaching, research and outreach activities.
"During Gl more
UB to offer the world's first doctorate in applied ontology
BUFFALO, New York, May 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB to offer the world's first doctorate in applied ontology
How artificial intelligence (AI) will affect different careers in the future remains a matter of conjecture, but one thing is certain: AI development requires applied ontologists.
Ontology is a foundational philosophical discipline. Applied ontology uses the ideas and methods of its namesake to integrate data more
UC Merced Project Aimed at Making Autonomous Cars Safer with NVDIA
MERCED, California, May 6 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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UC Merced Project Aimed at Making Autonomous Cars Safer with NVDIA
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Road changes such as lane shifts, new signs and speed-limit modifications can be confusing to drivers, both human and mechanical.
A human driver can quickly perceive and understand new or temporary changes to road conditions. A new project at UC Merced aims to deliver that same swift processing power to autonomous cars.
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USPOULTRY Financial Management Seminar to Highlight AI, Talent Growth and Tax Tools
TUCKER, Georgia, May 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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USPOULTRY Financial Management Seminar to Highlight AI, Talent Growth and Tax Tools
Amid shifting legislation, expanding global export opportunities, changing tax policies and rapid technological advancement, financial leaders in the poultry and egg industry are managing an increasingly complex business environment. In addition to the demands of daily rep more
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Announce Over $33 Million for Maryland Water Infrastructure Projects; Critical Investments in Maintaining Port of Baltimore, Additional Shipping Channels
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Announce Over $33 Million for Maryland Water Infrastructure Projects; Critical Investments in Maintaining Port of Baltimore, Additional Shipping Channels
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) announced $33,080,000 in direct federal funding for six projects throughout Maryland within t more
WGAE, SAG-AFTRA, DGA & NewsGuild Rally Albany to Pass the NY FAIR News Act
NEW YORK, May 6 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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WGAE, SAG-AFTRA, DGA & NewsGuild Rally Albany to Pass the NY FAIR News Act
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ALBANY, N.Y. (May 6, 2026) - Journalists and leadership from the Writers Guild of America East, SAG-AFTRA, the Directors Guild of America and the NewsGuild of New York joined Senator Patricia Fahy (D-Albany) and Assemblymember Nily Rozic (D-NYC) today for a press conference to urge the State Legisl more
What Raising Startup Capital Taught An Alumnus
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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What Raising Startup Capital Taught An Alumnus
Ope Thomas, B.S. '18, embodies The University of Baltimore's commitment to turning relentless drive into undeniable outcomes. Facing a pause in his undergraduate studies, Thomas did not stall; he earned two FINRA licenses and embraced the path that so many of UBalt's non-traditional students pursue to do to self-fund their degrees. Now with the addition of more
Wyndham Launches Native ChatGPT App
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, May 6 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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Wyndham Launches Native ChatGPT App
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* Wyndham is extending its AI leadership with the first native ChatGPT hotel app from a major economy and midscale franchisor in the U.S.-bringing conversational, visual discovery to travelers while supporting value creation for owners.
* The integration builds on years of cloud-first, AI investment, forming a scalab more
Agentic AI set to boost global infrastructure productivity: new EY report
LONDON, England, May 5 [Category: BizConsulting] -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news:
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Agentic AI set to boost global infrastructure productivity: new EY report
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Bank of America Convenes Global Leaders in Asia Pacific for its Breakthrough Technology Dialogue
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America Convenes Global Leaders in Asia Pacific for its Breakthrough Technology Dialogue
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SINGAPORE / LONDON - Bank of America convened its Breakthrough Technology Dialogue in Singapore on April 28, bringing together a carefully curated group of the world's most influential CEOs, innovators, investors, academics and scientists for i more
HR Tomorrow 2026: Driving Impact in an AI-Ready World
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 5 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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HR Tomorrow 2026: Driving Impact in an AI-Ready World
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With a theme of "From Insights to Impact," the 46th annual HR Tomorrow conference examined how emerging technologies are reshaping work and how human resources leaders can position themselves for impact. Hosted by Minnesota Carlson's Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies (CHRLS), the event brought together mo more
What They Are Saying... Rep Evans' CERTAIN Act
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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What They Are Saying... Rep Evans' CERTAIN Act
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DENVER - Key stakeholder support from across Colorado communities is flooding in for Congressman Gabe Evans' bipartisan Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now (CERTAIN) Act. The CERTAIN Act would build upon ongoing permitting reform efforts in Congress to secure permit certainty for all infrastructure projects of all types - su more
Sedgwick Appoints Suzanne Dann as Group President
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 4 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick appoints Suzanne Dann as Group President
Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, announced that Suzanne Dann has been appointed as Group President. As Group President, Dann will oversee Sedgwick's major business lines globally, including casualty, property Americas, workforce absence and international operations.
T more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
2/37ths Limitation on Itemized Deductions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12686) on April 30, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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The 2/37ths Limitation on Itemized Deductions
In July 2025, as part of the FY2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21), Congress enacted a new limitation on itemized tax deductions for high-income taxpayers. This Insight describes itemized tax deductions, explains how the new limitation w more
Department of Justice Eases Control of Medical Marijuana Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11424) on April 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Department of Justice Eases Control of Medical Marijuana
On April 23, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final order easing some controls of medical marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Specifically, the order provides that marijuana and its derivatives are now controlled in more
DODEA Domestic School System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10335) on April 29, 2026, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
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Defense Primer: DODEA Domestic School System
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) manages federally funded, domestic and overseas school systems that provide pre-kindergarten (pre-K) through grade 12 education, primarily for the children of active duty serviceme more
Fifth Circuit's Decision Interpreting the Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Taxes Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11425) on April 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth Circuit's Decision Interpreting the Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Taxes
On January 16, 2026, in Sirius Solutions, L.L.L.P. v. Commissioner, a divided three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Fifth Circuit) rejected the Tax Court's interpretation of the l more
General Business Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12685) on April 29, 2026, by public finance specialists Donald J. Marples and Nicholas E. Buffie:
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The General Business Credit
The general business tax credit represents the sum of 41 separate business credits specified in Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 38(b). Each of these component credits is computed separately under its own IRC section, and then all of the credits ar more
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) on April 29, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak:
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The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine more
Trump V. Barbara - Supreme Court Considers Birthright Citizenship Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11423) on April 29, 2026, by legislative attorney Hannah Solomon-Strauss:
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Trump v. Barbara: Supreme Court Considers Birthright Citizenship
On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara. The question before the Court was whether Executive Order 14160 (E.O. 14160, or the E.O.), "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship," is more
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13212) on April 30, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Nicole T. Carter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2027 Appropriations
Congress generally funds and provides related policy direction to the civil works activities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in annual Energy and Water Development appropriations acts and more
U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon - Dark Eagle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11991) on April 29, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. 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, con more
Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11741) on April 27, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. Army Fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV)
Background
The Army Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) is
'the replacement for the M113 family of vehicles within the Armored Brigade Combat Team [ABCT], comprising approximately 30 perce more
Changes to CDC Vaccine Recommendations in 2025 & 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12684) on April 28, 2026, by health policy specialists Kavya Sekar and Alexandria K. Mickler.
Here are excerpts:
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Changes to CDC Vaccine Recommendations in 2025 and 2026
Since U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (hereinafter, HHS Secretary) was sworn in on February 13, 2025, HHS has changed several long-standing federal vacci more
China's Political System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12505) on April 27, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: China's Political System
The People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) is the only Communist Party-led state among the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and among the G-20 major economies. This report provides a brief introduction to its more
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10177) on April 28, 2026, by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency body chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury. It serve more
FY2025 DOD Audit Results Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12627) on April 28, 2026, by financial economics analyst Raj Gnanarajah and defense logistics and resource management policy analyst Cameron M. Keys:
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Defense Primer: FY2025 Department of Defense Audit Results
The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-576) requires annual audits of financial statements for federal executive agencies, among other requirements. Und more
Local & Regional Project Assistance Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48863) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Local and Regional Project Assistance Program: Background and Selected Considerations" by transportation policy analyst Jennifer J. Marshall.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Local and Regional Project Assistance (LRPA) is a competitive grant program for transportation projects of significant local and regional impact. The name of the program and grant re more
Local & Regional Project Assistance Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48863) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Local and Regional Project Assistance Program - Background and Selected Considerations:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Trends
This section of the report evaluates trends regarding funding, capital and planning grant awards, and modal split of grant awards since the beginning of the program in FY2009 through FY2025. This section also examines policy c more
Offshore Wind - Status & Issues for the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13034) on April 28, 2026.
The white paper is written by naturaL resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay, energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and public finance specialist Donald J. Marples:
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Offshore Wind: Status and Issues for the 119th Congress
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (OCSLA, 43 U.S.C. Sec.1337(p)), authorizes the Secretary of the Inte more
Rice's Whale - Conservation Efforts, Implications for Ocean Sectors & Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12835) on April 27, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Laura B. Comay and Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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The Rice's Whale: Conservation Efforts, Implications for Ocean Sectors, and Considerations for Congress
The Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei; Figure 1) is a recently described species of baleen whale (i.e., whales that contain baleen plates in thei more
U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System - SGT Stout Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12397) on April 28, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. Army Fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) System - SGT Stout
Background
The Army is developing a new maneuver short-range air defense system (M-SHORAD) to perform short-range air defense (SHORAD). On June 14, 2024, the Army d more
U.S.-Vietnam Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10209) on April 27, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and international trade and finance specialist Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Vietnam Relations
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1995, overlapping strategic and economic interests have led the two countries to expand more
What Is Disparate-Impact Discrimination? Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13057) on April 28, 2026, by legislative attorney April J. Anderson:
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What Is Disparate-Impact Discrimination?
Many federal antidiscrimination laws encompass two theories of discrimination: disparate treatment and disparate impact. Disparate-treatment discrimination involves intentional harm based on race, sex, disability, or some other proscribed motive. Disparate-impact more
Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits & Services Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47605) on April 24, 2026, entitled "Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits and Services" by senior research librarian Tamar B. Breslauer:
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SUMMARY
Older adults often contact congressional offices with questions about federal benefits, programs, and services. This report assists Members and congressional staff helping older adults navigate this landscape by connecting them to more
Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits & Services Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47605) on April 24, 2026, entitled "Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits and Services:"
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Personal Finance and Tax/18
Personal Finance
Several agencies - the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), National Credit Union Ad more
FY2027 Mandatory Spending Sequester Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12683) on April 27, 2026, by Congress and legislative process analyst Drew C. Aherne.
Here are excerpts:
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The FY2027 Mandatory Spending Sequester
On April 3, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) submitted its report on the FY2027 mandatory sequester to Congress. On the same day, President Trump issued a sequestration order directing agencies to implement the re more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
University of North Texas Dept. of Anthropology Chair Proposed Higher Education Accountability Metrics Affecting Public Service Programs
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Doug Henry, chair of the Department of Anthropology at the University of North Texas, Denton, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education arguing that proposed accountability and earnings rules for higher education programs could unfairly penalize disciplines tied to public service and graduate study pathways.
The Department of Education's reliance on a fourth-year post-completion earnings snapshot is highlighted as a major issue. According to the more
University of Wisconsin Professor Urges EPA to Revise Proposed Chemical Accident Prevention Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Douglas T. Reindl, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and founding director of the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding proposed changes to the Risk Management Program under the Common Sense Approach to Chemical Accident Prevention. Drawing on over thirty years of experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and process s more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law and Justice: Secretary Rubio Declares Operation Epic Fury Is Over
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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Secretary Rubio Declares Operation Epic Fury Is Over
By Logan Sekulow
Secretary of State Marco Rubio took the podium at a White House press briefing to announce that Operation Epic Fury in Iran is officially complete: "The operation is over. Epic Fury, the president notified Congress, we're done with that stage of it, OK? We're now on to this project of freedom."
President Trump also announced that more
British Chambers of Commerce: King's Speech Must Fix Broken Business Rates
LONDON, England, May 7 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following news:
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King's Speech Must Fix Broken Business Rates
* Two fifths of firms (41%) are now worried about their business rates, up from 34% at the end of last year (Q4 2025).
* Concern is highest in the hospitality (65%) and retail (55%) sectors with manufacturing (48%) and logistics (48%) close behind.
* The BCC's research, conducted before the impact of the Iran War, shows half of all firms (49%) pl more
Center for Economic & Policy Research: Americans Oppose U.S. War With Cuba by 64% to 15%, New YouGov Poll Finds
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Center for Economic and Policy Research issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Americans Oppose US War with Cuba by 64% to 15%, New YouGov Poll Finds
Nearly two-thirds also agree that the war in Iran has harmed Americans and the world.
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A new poll by YouGov finds that 64 percent of Americans oppose the US going to war against Cuba, while 15 percent support it and 21 percent are not sure.
Among those who express a view, 81 percent are against a war more
Dartmouth College: Is President Trump Upholding Constitutional Norms?
HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 7 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Is President Trump Upholding Constitutional Norms?
Two pundits offer drastically different views during a Dartmouth Political Union debate.
Written by Steve Hartsoe
In a fast-moving, often heated debate over whether President Donald Trump has upheld constitutional norms, conservative commentator Michael Knowles and liberal journalist Mehdi Hasan clashed over immigration, free speech, the Jan. 6 attacks, and more
DNC: Breaking - Gas Prices Surpass $4.50 Per Gallon, Up 30 Cents in One Week
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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BREAKING: Gas Prices Surpass $4.50 Per Gallon, Up 30 Cents in One Week
Americans have shelled out nearly $18 billion for gas since Trump's war started
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According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline surpassed $4.50, up 30 cents in just one week and a 50% increase since Donald Trump started his unpopular war of choice with Iran over two months ago. Diesel pr more
Greenpeace Shines Light on Shell's War Profiteering
LONDON, England, May 7 -- Greenpeace UK issued the following news release:
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Greenpeace shines light on Shell's war profiteering
Greenpeace projects on Shell HQ as oil giant posts $53,241-per-minute profits
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In response to Shell announcing their first-quarter profits this morning, Maja Darlington, climate campaigner for Greenpeace UK, said:
"As bombs fall and bills go up, more billions roll in for Shell, one of the UK's top war profiteers. Shell is making $53,241 per minute while mil more
Iran: Authorities Must Release Narges Mohammadi and Ensure Her Access to Medical Care
LONDON, England, May 7 -- PEN International issued the following news:
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Iran: Authorities must release Narges Mohammadi and ensure her access to medical care
'We are outraged to see our fellow writer Narges Mohammadi, once again, facing a life-threatening medical negligence in prison. She should never have been imprisoned for a moment, yet we stand to call again for her release from another episode of arbitrary imprisonment while her life is at risk. This cycle of oppression must end now more
Mich. Democratic Party: Analysis - Michigan Democrats' Massive Over-Performance in Bellwether District "Could Signal Tough Road for GOP in Midterms"
LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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ANALYSIS: Michigan Democrats' Massive Over-Performance in Bellwether District "Could Signal Tough Road for GOP in Midterms"
Today, analysts in Michigan and across the country are pointing to Democrat Chedrick Greene's massive over-performance in last night's state senate special election as a "bellwether" for November's midterm elections, providing a "direct sign of momentum" for more
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers' Callous Comments on Gas Prices "Spooked" DC Republicans "Concerned With Holding On to Their Senate Majority"
LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Mike Rogers' Callous Comments on Gas Prices "Spooked" DC Republicans "Concerned with Holding On to Their Senate Majority"
According to new reporting from The Bulwark, Mike Rogers' comments dismissing and downplaying the skyrocketing gas prices in Michigan has left DC Republicans "concerned" that rising prices at the gas pump could cost them their Senate majority.
During a campai more
PETA Urges Pentagon to Stop Funding University of British Columbia's Horrific Experiments on Animals
NORFOLK, Virginia, May 7 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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PETA Urges Pentagon to Stop Funding University of British Columbia's Horrific Experiments on Animals
Vancouver - In a letter (https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-05-06-letter-to-secwar-re-animal-testing.pdf) sent today, PETA offers a strategy to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that would stop the ongoing waste of more than $21 million that is currently more
Ranking Member Markey Spotlights How Trump's Reckless Policies are Skyrocketing Health Care Costs for Small Businesses, Families
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Ranking Member Markey Spotlights How Trump's Reckless Policies are Skyrocketing Health Care Costs for Small Businesses, Families
New data shows Trump's unaffordable policies are exacerbating the nationwide health care crisis
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today spotlighted new da more
Ranking Members Jared Huffman, Robert Garcia, Frank Pallone, Angie Craig, and Don Beyer Demand Answers on How Trump's Illegal War With Iran Is Driving Up Costs for American Families
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Ranking Members Jared Huffman, Robert Garcia, Frank Pallone, Angie Craig, and Don Beyer Demand Answers on How Trump's Illegal War with Iran Is Driving Up Costs for American Families
Today, Rep. Jared Huffman, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on more
Ranking Members Pallone, Garcia, Craig, Huffman, and Beyer Demand Answers on How Trump's Illegal War With Iran Is Driving Up Costs for American Families
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Ranking Members Pallone, Garcia, Craig, Huffman, and Beyer Demand Answers on How Trump's Illegal War with Iran Is Driving Up Costs for American Families
Today Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Go more
Ranking Members Robert Garcia, Frank Pallone, Angie Craig, Jared Huffman, and Don Beyer Demand Answers on How Trump's Illegal War With Iran Is Driving Up Costs for American Families
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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Ranking Members Robert Garcia, Frank Pallone, Angie Craig, Jared Huffman, and Don Beyer Demand Answers on How Trump's Illegal War with Iran Is Driving Up Costs for American Families
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., Ranking more
Cantwell Presses Trump FTC on Big Grocery Chains' Anti-Competitive Practices that Stifle Competition, Leave Local Communities with Fewer Choices & Consumers with Higher Costs
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Presses Trump FTC on Big Grocery Chains' Anti-Competitive Practices that Stifle Competition, Leave Local Communities with Fewer Choices & Consumers with Higher Costs
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Grocery retailers use "restrictive covenants" and sale agreements to keep competitors out of local markets; State of Washington is the first state to ban restrictive covenants limiting access to food or medicine; Birchwood more
Coalition Letter Urges Permanent Jones Act Repeal
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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Coalition Letter Urges Permanent Jones Act Repeal
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The Jones Act is a "costly, counterproductive barrier to efficient commerce. Its repeal is long overdue."
Arlington, VA - A coalition of national and state-based organizations, spearheaded by Americans for Prosperity, today sent a letter to Congress urging it to make President Trump's Jones Act waiver permanent "by repea more
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS OUT DONALD TRUMP'S PATTERN OF CORRUPTION
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS OUT DONALD TRUMP'S PATTERN OF CORRUPTION
Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called out Donald Trump's pattern of corruption and abuse of power, warning that a government increasingly serving wealthy insiders instead of working families is undermining democracy, weakening public trust, and hurting communities like Rochester.
"Donald Trump and his cronies are using the power more
Crow Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Funding for Trump's War with Iran
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Crow Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Funding for Trump's War with Iran
Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, introduced the No Funds for Iran War Act to prohibit federal funding for President Donald Trump's war with Iran.
The Trump administration initially sought $200 more
Defense Primer - Personnel Tempo Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11007) on May 5, 2026, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Personnel Tempo (PERSTEMPO)
United States military operations around the globe may lead to prolonged, recurrent deployments for some U.S. servicemembers. Those servicemembers and/or their families may face deployment-related stress. In addition, preparation for dep more
Following Armed Services Committee Hearing, Warren Questions Hegseth on Trump Family Pentagon Contracts
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Following Armed Services Committee Hearing, Warren Questions Hegseth on Trump Family Pentagon Contracts
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Washington, D.C. - In new Questions for the Record following last week's Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), pressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about President Trump's sons' ties to defense contractors and how the DoD is handling these more
Gillibrand, Cantwell, Wyden, Booker Press FTC On Anti-Competitive Business Practices That Exacerbate Food Insecurity And Raise Grocery Prices
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Cantwell, Wyden, Booker Press FTC On Anti-Competitive Business Practices That Exacerbate Food Insecurity And Raise Grocery Prices
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Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) pressed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the need to crack down on anti-competitive restrictive covenants that exacerbate food insecurit more
Goodlander Joins Democratic Veterans, House Colleagues in Introduction of Iran War Funding Prohibition
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Goodlander Joins Democratic Veterans, House Colleagues in Introduction of Iran War Funding Prohibition
Concord, N.H. - Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander joined 17 of her Democratic colleagues, including 14 fellow veterans and the Ranking Members of the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence Committees, in introducing a funding prohibition on military action against Iran more
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schiff Join Bennet and Colleagues Demanding Trump Administration Resume Russian Oil Sanctions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif) joined Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and 12 of their Senate colleagues in urging Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to fully resume sanctions on Russian oil and use every available tool to cut into Russia's war w more
Ranking Members Huffman, Garcia, Pallone, Craig, Beyer Demand Answers on How Trump's Illegal War with Iran Is Driving Up Costs for American Families
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Members Huffman, Garcia, Pallone, Craig, Beyer Demand Answers on How Trump's Illegal War with Iran Is Driving Up Costs for American Families
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Jared Huffman, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., Ranking Member of the Hous more
Rep. Garamendi, Castro, and 29 Colleagues Demand End to Ambiguity in Israel's Nuclear Capabilities
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Garamendi, Castro, and 29 Colleagues Demand End to Ambiguity in Israel's Nuclear Capabilities
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Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Rep. Joaquin Castro and 29 House Democrats in demanding the U.S. Department of State hold Israel to the same standard as other countries and provide transparency on Israels' nuclear capabil more
Republicanos vulnerables de la Camara quieren aprobar un salon de baile de $1,000 millones para Trump usando dinero de los contribuyentes
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Republicanos vulnerables de la Camara quieren aprobar un salon de baile de $1,000 millones para Trump usando dinero de los contribuyentes
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Millones de personas estan perdiendo el acceso a la atencion medica, los precios de la gasolina se estan disparando, los hospitales estan cerrando y las facturas de los alimentos estan aumentando; pero a los republicanos no les importa
Los rep more
Shaheen Highlights Bipartisan Bill to Cap the Cost of Insulin at Health Care Roundtable, Visits Projects for Which She Secured Funding and Talks Tariffs with Local Business on "Affordability Action Tour"
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Highlights Bipartisan Bill to Cap the Cost of Insulin at Health Care Roundtable, Visits Projects for Which She Secured Funding and Talks Tariffs with Local Business on "Affordability Action Tour"
Shaheen's bipartisan legislation caps the monthly out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 for Americans with insurance and creates a pilot program to provide insulin at the same price to the unins more
Takeaways - An Encouraging May 5 Primary Election Day for Ohio Democrats
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 6 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Takeaways - An Encouraging May 5 Primary Election Day for Ohio Democrats
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To: Interested Parties
From: Marisa Nahem, Ohio Democratic Party Communications Director
Date: May 6, 2026
Subject:
In yesterday's May 5 Primary Election, Ohio Democrats saw encouraging voter turnout across the state while Republicans saw a lack of enthusiasm. Democrats will be connecting with Ohioans of all political backgroun more
The Case Against Barb Regnitz
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Barb Regnitz
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"Working families in Northwest Indiana know that Frank Mrvan is fighting for them, their livelihoods, and their community everyday in Congress. As House Republicans continue to make life harder for Hoosiers and their families, people in Northwest Indiana need an advocate who isn't afraid to stand up and do what's right. Frank Mrvan has served by that p more
The Case Against Mike Turner
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Mike Turner
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"Kristina Knickerbocker has spent her life in service -to her country in the Air Force, to her patients as a nurse practitioner, and to her community in the Miami Valley. She knows what Ohio families are up against because she's lived it. Mike Turner, on the other hand, is a career politician who, after 24 years in Washington, has lost touch with his co more
Vulnerable House Republicans Prepare to Greenlight $1 Billion Trump Ballroom Using Taxpayer Dollars
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Vulnerable House Republicans Prepare to Greenlight $1 Billion Trump Ballroom Using Taxpayer Dollars
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Millions are losing access to health care, gas prices are skyrocketing, hospitals are closing, and groceries bills are rising - but Republicans don't care
Republicans have failed the economy and are destroying America's health care system. Instead of doing a single thing to lower more
War Powers Resolution Is Dead - Cato Fellow Calls for a New One
WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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War Powers Resolution Is Dead -- Cato Fellow Calls for a New One
As President Donald Trump and his administration continue the war with Iran, May 1 marked 60-days since the start of the conflict. Despite reaching this 60-day threshold, Congress has yet to constrain the President's power.
A new blog post by Katherine Thompson, a senior fellow in defense and foreign policy studies at the Cat more
Welch Hosts 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session in Addison County
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Hosts 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session in Addison County
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MIDDLEBURY, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today hosted a 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' listening session in Middlebury. The Senator joined community members and local leaders to discuss how Washington can work better for Addison County families, farmers, and businesses.
"The repercussions of President more
Welch Speaks with Vermonters About Rising Grocery Prices and Food Production Costs
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Speaks with Vermonters About Rising Grocery Prices and Food Production Costs
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Welch hosted events with Vermont farmers, nutrition advocates, and working families while in Addison County
ADDISON COUNTY, VT -U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture and Senate Finance Committees, today traveled to Addison County and heard directly from Vermont farmers, producers, and f more
Carbajal Hosts Town Hall in Grover Beach
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Carbajal Hosts Town Hall in Grover Beach
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Yesterday, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) hosted a town hall at the Grover Beach Community Center, taking questions and offering updates on the war in Iran, recent congressional actions, and his ongoing work to address the cost-of-living crisis.
Download photos here.
"I want to thank everyone who joined me at the Grover Beach Community more
Cortez Masto, Las Vegas Locals Discuss Trump's Attempts to Make it Harder for Nevadans to Vote
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Las Vegas Locals Discuss Trump's Attempts to Make it Harder for Nevadans to Vote
Las Vegas, Nev. - - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Kerry Durmick, State Director of All Voting is Local Action Nevada, and two Nevada voters to discuss the Trump Administration's efforts to make it harder for Nevadans to cast their ballots in a manner that is safe and secu more
In Ellensburg, Murray Highlights Importance of Rural Healthcare, Rejecting Trump & Republican Cuts to Medicaid
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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In Ellensburg, Murray Highlights Importance of Rural Healthcare, Rejecting Trump & Republican Cuts to Medicaid
Murray met with health care provider from Kittitas Valley Healthcare, for whom she was able to secure $2.26 million in CDS to support patient care; Murray visited to get an update on the status of rural health care in Washington state as she continues to work to repeal Trump's Medicaid cuts more
Iran: Narges Mohammadi's life in danger, urgent action needed
PARIS, France, May 5 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Iran: Narges Mohammadi's life in danger, urgent action needed
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The journalist, human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been denied emergency medical care since her latest arrest in Iran on 12 December 2025. Reporters Without Borders (RSF), her lawyer Chirinne Ardakani and the Free Narges Coalition are raising the alarm about the state of her health, which ha more
Krishnamoorthi Demands Intelligence Briefing After Trump Falsely Claims Iran War Has "Terminated"
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Demands Intelligence Briefing After Trump Falsely Claims Iran War Has "Terminated"
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a senior member of the House Oversight Committee, today sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard requesting a classified briefing on the status of hostilities between the United States and Iran, following President Donald Trump's claim tha more
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Bennet and Colleagues Demanding Trump Administration Resume Russian Oil Sanctions
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif) joined Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and 12 of their Senate colleagues in urging Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to fully resume sanctions on Russian oil and use every available tool to cut into Ru more
No Funds for Iran War: Deluzio, Democratic Veterans, House Colleagues Introduce Iran War Funding Prohibition
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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NO FUNDS FOR IRAN WAR: Deluzio, Democratic Veterans, House Colleagues Introduce Iran War Funding Prohibition
Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined with seventeen of his colleagues in Congress to introduce a funding prohibition on military action against Iran.
The No Funds for Iran War Act is supported by fourteen Democratic veterans along with the Ranking Members of the House Armed Serv more
Reed: Americans Don't Want $1 Billion of Their Tax Dollars Spent on Transforming the White House into a Tacky Palace
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed: Americans Don't Want $1 Billion of Their Tax Dollars Spent on Transforming the White House into a Tacky Palace
After months of misleading Americans about the cost of President Trump's unauthorized ballroom project and where the money would come from, Congressional Republicans were finally forced to reveal the truth when they issued their latest budget reconciliation plan: Republicans want U.S t more
Scalise Touts GOP Wins for Small Businesses, Farmers, and Working Families
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise Touts GOP Wins for Small Businesses, Farmers, and Working Families
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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss Republicans' aggressive legislative push last week, including House passage of the Farm Bill for the first time since 2018 and advancing DHS funding, while highlighting President Trump's eff more
Shaheen Continues "Affordability Action Tour," Highlights Efforts to Lower Energy Costs, Support Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiatives
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Continues "Affordability Action Tour," Highlights Efforts to Lower Energy Costs, Support Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiatives
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(Derry, NH) - Today, amid spiking energy costs due to President Trump's war in Iran, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) continued her "Affordability Action Tour" with a visit to Brayton Energy in Hampton before celebrating New Hampshire Energy Week w more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to The Dispatch: Is There a China Strategy Behind the Iran War?
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by Grant Rumley, senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and senior fellow Michael Sobolik to The Dispatch:
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Is There a China Strategy Behind the Iran War?
Trump's inconsistent China policy undermines efforts to parlay the conflict into a geopolitical win.
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There is a view in Washington that th more
