AVOXI Has Been Granted the 2026 Global Enterprise Voice Trust Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Trusted Enterprise Voice Communications
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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AVOXI has been granted the 2026 Global Enterprise Voice Trust Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Trusted Enterprise Voice Communications
This company is recognized for delivering AI-driven enterprise voice communications that strengthen customer ownership through trus more
Bard College Acting President Jonathan Becker Delivered 2026 Commencement Address at Kyiv School of Economics
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Aug. 5 -- Bard College issued the following news release:
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Bard College Acting President Jonathan Becker Delivered 2026 Commencement Address at Kyiv School of Economics
KYIV, UKRAINE--On August 1, 2026, Jonathan Becker, acting president of Bard College, delivered the commencement address at Kyiv School of Economics (KSE)'s graduation ceremony, at KSE Obolon in Kyiv. Diplomas were conferred on 249 students across the departments of Economics, School of Engin more
Catholic University of America Issues Q&A: Regenerative Medicine and Rebuilding Trust in Science
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following Q&A on Aug. 4, 2026, involving Michael Doran, director of biotechnology master program on artificial intelligence:
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Regenerative Medicine and Rebuilding Trust in Science: A Q&A with Michael Doran
The new director of Catholic University's biotechnology master's program on AI, mentorship, and why D.C. is the right place for biotech
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The Catholic University of America recently welcomed new faculty member Michae more
CBRE Midyear Real Estate Outlook: Leasing Momentum to Carry Into Second Half of Year
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release:
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CBRE Midyear Real Estate Outlook: Leasing Momentum to Carry Into Second Half of Year
Construction activity restrained in most sectors; Tech industry expansion benefits office and data center sectors
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The U.S. commercial real estate market should hold its ground and, in some cases, improve in the second half of this year despite the U.S./Iran conflict, accordin more
Center for Democracy & Technology Urges FTC to Rescind Policy Statement on Artificial Intelligence Accuracy and Steering
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20580
Submitted electronically
Re: Comment on Federal Trade Commission AI Policy Statement; Matter No. P264200
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) respectfully submits these comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC more
Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost and Florida Democrats Press DeSantis Administration for Answers on Planned Use of AI in SNAP Eligibility Determinations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost and Florida Democrats Press DeSantis Administration for Answers on Planned Use of AI in SNAP Eligibility Determinations
Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Florida's Rush to Use AI in SNAP Program
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ORLANDO, FL -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and members of the Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation--Kathy Castor (FL-14), Lois Fr more
Dabur Collaborates With Accenture to Accelerate AI-Led Reinvention
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Dabur Collaborates with Accenture to Accelerate AI-Led Reinvention
Multi-year collaboration to strengthen data and AI capabilities, improve agility and drive long-term competitiveness
NEW DELHI - Dabur India Limited, one of India's leading FMCG companies, is collaborating with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to accelerate AI adoption and build a future-ready digital enterprise. The multi- more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Landmark Dark Energy Survey Maps the Universe in Unprecedented Detail
ARGONNE, Illinois, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Landmark Dark Energy Survey maps the universe in unprecedented detail
Argonne turns massive imaging datasets into the measurements needed to probe dark energy
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Pivotal study releases six years of results on dark energy, a mysterious force that takes up 70% of the universe. Argonne is part of this international effort, which recorded information from 669 m more
DOE Idaho National Laboratory: Foresight - AI-Enabled Framework for Critical Materials Supply Chain Resilience
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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FORESIGHT: An AI-enabled framework for critical materials supply chain resilience
Critical materials supply chains are complex, globally interconnected networks that enable access to materials that are essential for energy systems, advanced manufacturing and national defense. These supply chains, however, are increasingly vulnerable to threats that transcend borders a more
Duke Materials Database to Power New AI-Driven Cloud Laboratory
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Duke Materials Database to Power New AI-Driven Cloud Laboratory
Over a decade of work from the laboratory of Stefano Curtarolo will help researchers discover new materials through Georgia Tech's new $18.1 million Programmable Cloud Laboratory.
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Over a decade of work pursued by Duke Engineering researchers to computationally predict recipes for useful materials will soon help fuel more
Embry Riddle Awarded NSF Grant to Engage Undergrads Nationwide in Drone Cybersecurity Research
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 5 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Embry Riddle Awarded NSF Grant to Engage Undergrads Nationwide in Drone Cybersecurity Research
Author: Melanie Stawicki Azam
For Embry Riddle Aeronautical University student Lucas Saunders, a cybersecurity drone research program held at the Daytona Beach Campus two summers ago put him on the fast track to land a six-month software engineering co-op with Collins Aerospace.
"It's the first more
EPIC Urges FTC to Withdraw Policy Statement Discouraging Compliance With State Artificial Intelligence Laws
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS OF THE ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER to the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Re: Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems
Matter No. P264200
July 31, 2026
I. Introduction
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) submits these comments1 in response to the more
Experienced Private Wealth Practice With More Than $370 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial to Expand Planning Capabilities and Enhance Client Experience
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release:
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Experienced Private Wealth Practice with More Than $370 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial to Expand Planning Capabilities and Enhance Client Experience
Steinmetz Jackson Wealth Management Group joins the branch channel of Ameriprise from Janney Montgomery Scott
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Steinmetz Jackson Wealth Management Group, a more
FIS Reports 2nd Quarter 2026 Results
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 5 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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FIS Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
* Second quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.45
* Adjusted EPS of $1.48 increased 8.8% over the prior year period
* Revenue increased 29% on a GAAP basis to $3.4 billion, increasing 31% on an adjusted basis and 5.3% on a Pro Forma basis
* Net cash provided by operating activities was $493 million and Free cash flow1 was $525 milli more
Florida Chamber and FloridaCommerce Announce Top 16 Products Advancing in Second Annual Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 5 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Florida Chamber and FloridaCommerce Announce Top 16 Products Advancing in Second Annual Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition
The Florida Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with FloridaCommerce, today announced the Top 16 products advancing in the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition. After thousands of votes and two rounds of competition, the remaining prod more
Gartner Predicts Enterprise AI Workloads at Scale Will Not Run on Quantum Hardware Through 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 5 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts Enterprise AI Workloads at Scale Will Not Run on Quantum Hardware Through 2028
No Peer-Reviewed Result Demonstrates Quantum Advantage on Production AI Workload
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No enterprise AI workload at scale will run on quantum hardware by 2028 and classical accelerated AI will dominate every production benchmark according to Gartner, Inc., a busi more
Gartner Survey Finds 87% of Customers Say Companies Using GenAI for Customer Service Must Provide Access to a Human Agent
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 5 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on Aug. 4, 2026, involving Senior Director Analyst Eric Keller:
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Gartner Survey Finds 87% of Customers Say Companies Using GenAI for Customer Service Must Provide Access to a Human Agent
Customers have mixed feelings using GenAI for customer support, as 50% of customers say their interactions are easier when companies use GenAI, yet 87% of customers say it is essent more
GE Vernova Expands Wind Footprint in India With 163.4 MW Order for Enfinity Global's Fatehgarh Wind Farm
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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GE Vernova expands wind footprint in India with 163.4 MW order for Enfinity Global's Fatehgarh Wind Farm
High-efficiency 3.8 MW-154m turbines will support the national 500 GW renewable energy goal
Strategic partnership leverages AI-powered digital blade certification for maximum uptime in India's unique wind conditions
Deal solidifies GE Vernova's momentum in India' more
Gottheimer, Lawler Urge FTC to Protect Anti-Discrimination Safeguards in AI as Proposed Rule Threatens Civil-Rights Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Gottheimer, Lawler Urge FTC to Protect Anti-Discrimination Safeguards in AI as Proposed Rule Threatens Civil-Rights Protections
Warns that the FTC's draft policy could discourage AI companies from stopping discrimination
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U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a bipartisan letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson and s more
Hackett Group Announces 2nd Quarter 2026 Results
MIAMI, Aug. 5 -- The Hackett Group, a consulting and executive advisory firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Hackett Group Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading AI strategic consulting and digital transformation firm that enables Digital World Class(R) performance, today announced its financial results for the second quarter, which ended on June 26, 2026.
"While our second quarter reflected the ongoing transition of more
Harvard Medical School Issues Q&A: Harnessing Statistics To Improve Personalized Medicine
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- Harvard Medical School issued the following Q&A on Aug. 4, 2026, involving Alex Luedtke, professor of health care policy in the Blavatnik Institute:
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Harnessing Statistics To Improve Personalized Medicine
Alex Luedtke is building new techniques to tease out cause and effect from biomedical data
The future of federally funded research at Harvard Medical School - supported by taxpayers and done in service to humanity - remains uncertain. Learn more (https: more
House Homeland Security Committee Issues Report on Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Homeland Security Committee Issues issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-738) on the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act (H.R. 8168). The report was advanced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, on July 9, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 13, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Here are excerpts:
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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
H.R. 8168, the "Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act, more
In Study of 8,700 Employees, Cornell and Rutgers Researchers Find 'Job Hoppers' Have Edge Over Other New Hires, Getting Up to Speed More Than Twice as Fast
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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The Benefits of Job Hopping
In a study of 8,700 employees, Cornell and Rutgers researchers find "job hoppers" have an edge over other new hires, getting up to speed more than twice as fast
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"It looks like you've moved around quite a bit."
Some hiring managers are wary of applicants with a history of changing jobs, fearful that they are unreliable and will have an eye on the door. But new rese more
Justice Dept.: Civil Rights Division Secures Settlement With OpenAI for Discriminating Against U.S. Workers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Civil Rights Division Secures Settlement with OpenAI for Discriminating Against U.S. Workers
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced today that it has secured a combined $3,200,000 settlement with OpenAI OpCo LLC, a San Francisco, California-based artificial intelligence company, and its subsidiary, Statsig Inc., a Bellevue, Washington-based software development compa more
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Urge FTC to Withdraw AI Policy Statement Citing Bias and Consumer Harm Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Andrew Ferguson
Chairman
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20580
Submitted via Regulations.gov
RE: AI Policy Statement, Matter No. P264200
Dear Chairman Ferguson,
On behalf of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights organiz more
Lockton Introduces Lockton SAGE: Industry's First Unified Enterprise Intelligence Platform
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 5 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Lockton Introduces Lockton SAGE: The Industry's First Unified Enterprise Intelligence Platform
Lockton, the world's largest privately held insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced the expanded availability of Lockton SAGE, its enterprise intelligence platform purpose-built to bring the full power of Lockton's proprietary data, advanced analytics, AI-enabled capa more
Mattel Reports 2nd Quarter 2026 Financial Results
EL SEGUNDO, California, Aug. 5 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Mattel Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Second Quarter 2026 Highlights Versus Prior Year
* Net Sales of $1,125 million, up 10% as reported, and 9% in constant currency
* Gross Margin of 48.2%, a decrease of 270 basis points; Adjusted Gross Margin of 48.6%, a decrease of 260 basis points
* Operating Income of $11 million, a decrease of $68 million; Adjusted O more
National Artificial Intelligence Association Urges FTC to Focus on Consumer Deception and Promote National Consistency in AI Governance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20530
COMMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ASSOCIATION (NAIA)
The National Artificial Intelligence Association1 ("NAIA") respectfully submits these comments regarding the Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accur more
Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: Who Pays for Tariffs? Insights From Recent Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Aug, 3, 2026, by senior research fellow Kimberly Clausing and Maurice Obstfeld:
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Who pays for tariffs? Insights from recent research
"Optimal tariffs" are far from optimal: Part 2
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he Trump administration has mounted many varied claims to support its trade war, but a central argument is that foreigners, not US citizens, pay the price for tariffs. As discussed in our first blog, more
Postal Service IG: Postal Applications of Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following white paper (No. RISC-WP-26-003) on August 3, 2026, entitled "Postal Applications of Artificial Intelligence."
Here are excerpts:
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the postal and logistics sector worldwide. AI is becoming central to how postal operators inform decisions, reduce costs, improve customer service, and streamline operations. Internationally, postal operators are dep more
Radical Pause Invites UCCS to Rediscover the Value of Stillness in an Always-on World
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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Radical Pause invites UCCS to rediscover the value of stillness in an always-on world
In a culture that celebrates constant productivity, notifications and optimization, doing nothing can feel almost impossible. Joseph Kuzma, Ph.D., teaching professor of philosophy in the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences (LAS), believes that challenge is worth confronting.
"Radical Pause: The UCCS Sti more
Report to the Secretary of the Treasury From the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following letter on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Report to the Secretary of the Treasury from the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee
Letter to the Secretary
Dear Mr. Secretary,
Since the TBAC last met in early May, the Iran conflict and its effect on energy prices have remained the dominant influence on global markets. After Brent crude peaked near $126 during the spring, a fragile ceasefire and de-escalation pushed prices lower more
Statement: Gottheimer Supports "Pacing the Frontier" Petition, Future of Responsible AI Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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STATEMENT: Gottheimer Supports "Pacing the Frontier" Petition, Future of Responsible AI Innovation
Today, August 4, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement:
"The rapid advancement of AI tools is deeply concerning, and so are the serious warnings from the people building them. Just recently, OpenAI and Anthropic models escaped their secure trai more
Tech Entrepreneur Arnie Bellini Commits $2 Million to Saint Leo University Cybersecurity Program
SAINT LEO, Florida, Aug. 5 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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Tech Entrepreneur Arnie Bellini Commits $2 Million to Saint Leo University Cybersecurity Program
Gift establishes Master of Science in Cybersecurity Executive Track focused on leadership, strategy, and innovation
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As cyber threats continue to target businesses, government agencies, and critical infrastructure nationwide, Saint Leo University is expanding its efforts to prepare executive-level cybersecurity more
Telstra Health Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 APAC Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Native Healthcare Enterprise Interoperability Platforms
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- 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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Telstra Health Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 APAC Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Native Healthcare Enterprise Interoperability Platforms
This recognition highlights Telstra Health's innovation, clinician-led approach, and leadership in advancing connected healthcare through FHIR- more
Treasury Dept.: U.S.-UK Financial Regulatory Working Group Summer 2026 - Joint Statement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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U.S.-UK Financial Regulatory Working Group Summer 2026: Joint Statement
The 13th official meeting of the UK-U.S. Financial Regulatory Working Group (FRWG) was hosted by His Majesty's Treasury (HM Treasury) in London on July 8, 2026.
Senior officials from the U.S. Treasury and HM Treasury were joined by representatives from the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, Board more
UMass Chan Receives Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Funding to Advance Health Equity in Pregnancy Care and Biomedical Discovery
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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UMass Chan receives Massachusetts Life Sciences Center funding to advance health equity in pregnancy care and biomedical discovery
By Hayley Mignacca
Two UMass Chan Medical School research initiatives focused on improving pregnancy outcomes and accelerating cancer discoveries have received funding through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) to advance biomedical more
University of Delaware Researchers Use AI to Find Early Signs of Epilepsy in Brain-wave Recordings
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 5 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news:
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Decoding epilepsy in brain waves
UD researchers use AI to find early signs of epilepsy in brain-wave recordings
Article by Hillary Hoffman
Epilepsy isn't always easy to diagnose. Seizures often don't occur during routine brain-wave recordings (EEGs), leaving doctors without the direct observation they need to make a clear diagnosis. University of Delaware researchers and collaborators are working more
University of Hawaii's Vietnam Executive MBA Program Marks 25 Years of Impact
MANOA, Hawaii, Aug. 5 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
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UH's Vietnam Executive MBA program marks 25 years of impact
The University of Hawaii at Manoa's Shidler College of Business is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Vietnam Executive MBA program, marking a quarter century of preparing business leaders and strengthening economic and educational ties between Hawaii and Vietnam.
To mark the milestone, hundreds of alumni representing all 33 more
University of Illinois Research Vice Chancellor Groden Warns Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Threatens Scientific Leadership and Economic Prosperity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Russell T. Vought, Director
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Federal Financial Management
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comment on Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance
Document ID OMB-2026-0034-0001 RIN 0348-AB88
Dear Director Vought:
This response on behalf of the Universit more
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Hyejin Park Shares Research on AI and Student Agency at AIED 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news:
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Hyejin Park Shares Research on AI and Student Agency at AIED 2026
The Learning Analytics and Artificial Intelligence master's student presented her research on AI-powered learning in South Korea as one of just nine accepted submissions for the conference's Practitioners, Industry, and Policy track.
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Hyejin Park, a master's student in the Learning Analytics and more
University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity and AI Receives $1.74M NSF Award to Advance AI and Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development
PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 5 -- 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 receives $1.74M NSF award to advance AI and cybersecurity education and workforce development
The UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI, or CCAI, has received a $1.74 million award from the National Science Foundation through its new CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service, or CyberAI SFS, program to pre more
Virginia Tech: University Receives $20 Million Grant for Cloud-based Semiconductor Lab
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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University receives $20 million grant for cloud-based semiconductor lab
By Hannah Williams
A team of Virginia Tech researchers received a $20 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to establish an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cloud-based semiconductor laboratory.
The Virginia Tech Programmable Cloud Laboratory (PCL) Node will allow the team to make the university's semiconductor faciliti more
Walmart Completes Acquisition of Vibe.co
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 5 -- Walmart issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Walmart Completes Acquisition of Vibe.co
Acquisition expands Walmart Connect's advertising business, making streaming TV advertising more accessible for advertisers of all sizes.
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Today, Walmart announced the completion of the company's acquisition of Vibe.co, a leading self-service streaming TV advertising platform.
The acquisition of Vibe.co will help Walmart Connect, the company's commerce media b more
Warner, Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Chaotic, Opaque Oversight Of New Artificial Intelligence Models
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Warner, Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Chaotic, Opaque Oversight Of New Artificial Intelligence Models
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined four Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for answers about its unpredictable oversight of frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models and its opa more
Wittenberg University: Director of M.S. in Analytics Program Named
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release:
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New Director of M.S. in Analytics Program Named
Brian Heath, who has led analytics and AI teams across industries and taught in Wittenberg's program for nearly a decade, will position the degree around the judgment AI can't supply
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Wittenberg University has named Brian Heath, Ph.D., an analytics and AI executive who has taught in the program for nearly a decade, director of its graduate program in a more
A New Model to Improve Resource Planning and Allocation
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 4 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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A New Model to Improve Resource Planning and Allocation
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As hurricane season approaches, emergency managers across coastal regions face a familiar and urgent question: how much is enough? Deciding how many truckloads of bottled water, ready-to-eat meals, and medical supplies to stockpile-and where to send them-can mean the difference between communities get more
ADNOC Deploys SLB Technology Across its Rig Fleet Through AI-Enabled Operations Center
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release:
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ADNOC Deploys SLB Technology Across its Rig Fleet Through AI-Enabled Operations Center
Sovereign cloud deployment enables faster decisions, earlier risk detection and secure AI-powered operations at scale
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ADNOC has deployed its AI-enabled Real-Time Operations Center (RTOC) across its fleet of more than 120 onshore and offshore drilling rigs, enabled by SLB's DrillOps(tm) intellige more
AI Based Vendor and Customer Agnostic Framework to Improve Integration of Legacy Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- INGRAM MICRO INC., Irvine, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699561 B2, initially filed Dec. 31, 2024) developed by Sanjib Sahoo, Naperville, Illinois, for "AI based vendor and customer agnostic framework to improve integration of legacy systems." more
AI Tool for Computing Radiation Dose Created at UMass Amherst Leads the Way to Personalizing Prostate Cancer Treatment
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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AI Tool for Computing Radiation Dose Created at UMass Amherst Leads the Way to Personalizing Prostate Cancer Treatment
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Radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) has made great strides over the last 50 years, having only recently received FDA approval to treat prostate cancer. But despite the progress-and billions of dollars of industry investments-one area that has lagged behind is dosing, which is s more
AI-based Avatar Creation Using Style Transfer and Subject Images
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700152 B2, initially filed March 5, 2024) developed by three inventors Ji Li, San Jose, California; Fatima Zohra Daha, Livemore, California; and Mingxi Cheng, Los Angeles, California, for "AI-based avatar creation using style transfer and subject images." more
America First Legal Backs the FTC's Proposal to Apply Longstanding Consumer Protection Laws to AI Companies Engaged in Deceptive, Biased Models
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Backs the FTC's Proposal to Apply Longstanding Consumer Protection Laws to AI Companies Engaged in Deceptive, Biased Models
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America First Legal (AFL) has filed a public comment supporting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s proposed policy statement, titled "Proposed Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial more
America's Electroindustry Supports 2.35 Million Jobs and More Than $375 Billion for U.S. Economy
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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America's Electroindustry Supports 2.35 Million Jobs and More Than $375 Billion for U.S. Economy
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ARLINGTON, Va. -The U.S. electroindustry is playing an increasingly critical role in meeting rising electricity demand, strengthening the domestic industrial base, and powering America's future, according to new analysis from the National Ele more
Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition Reveals Major Events Fuel Business Travel in 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition Reveals Major Events Fuel Business Travel in 2026
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Amex names eight trending destinations for business travel across the globe
Today, American Express released the latest Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition, which found that major events are shaping the business travel landscape as companies seek new ways to strengthen client relationships more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) by science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological sciences research and developmen more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Smart Traffic Management
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Four inventors Manav Damani, Hyderabad, India; Puneeth Sarma Nimmaraju, Hyderabad, India; Nityashree Vangala, Hyderabad, India; and Vaishnavi Simran Palreddy, Hyderabad, India, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12700304 B2, initially filed April 10, 2024) for "Artificial intelligence (AI) based smart traffic management." more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engine for Dynamic Content Distribution and Management
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- PAYPAL, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700000 B2, initially filed April 28, 2023) developed by twelve inventors Atul Kumar Agrawal, Singapore, Singapore; Anu Kumari, Gorakhpur, India; Anurag Singh, Singapore, Singapore; Chun Kiat Ho, Singapore, Singapore; RaviKumar PhoolChand Vishwakarma, Maharashtra, India; Jie How Ko, Singapore, Singapore; Nilotpal Paul, Bangalore, India; Jyothish Kozhipurath, Malappuram, India; Vipul Jain, San J more
Artificial Intelligence Based Cardiac Event Predictor Systems and Methods
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- GEISINGER CLINIC, Danville, Pennsylvania has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700508 B2, initially filed April 12, 2023) developed by twelve inventors Noah Zimmerman, Redwood City, California; Brandon Fornwalt, Chicago, Illinois; John Pfeifer, Chicago, Illinois; Ruijun Chen, Chicago, Illinois; Arun Nemani, Chicago, Illinois; Greg Lee, Chicago, Illinois; Steve Steinhubl, Chicago, Illinois; Christopher Haggerty, Danville, Pennsylvania; Sushravya Raghunath, Danville, more
Artificial Intelligence Based Electronic Mail Classification
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INC., Purchase, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12701136 B2, initially filed June 21, 2024) developed by Noa Monheimer, Snohomish, Washington, and Adrienn Juhasz, Budapest, Hungary, for "Artificial intelligence based electronic mail classification." more
Artificial Intelligence Based System and Method for Adaptively Executing Tasks Based on Cost Data Analysis and Budgetary Constraints
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Two inventors, Mohammad Safiullah Siddiqui, Pflugerville, Texas, and Darmawan Suwirya, Kirkland, Washington, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12699595 B1, initially filed March 24, 2026) for "Artificial intelligence based system and method for adaptively executing tasks based on cost data analysis and budgetary constraints." more
Artificial Intelligence Chatbot for Data Platform Security Analysis
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- COHESITY, INC., Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699772 B2, initially filed Nov. 22, 2024) developed by four inventors Devesh Manjhi, Bengaluru, India; Sharan Harsoor, Bengaluru, India; Shobhit Shekhar, Bengaluru, India; and Pramesh Gupta, Bengaluru, India, for "Artificial intelligence chatbot for data platform security analysis." more
Artificial Intelligence for Sound Detection From Medicament or Test Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- NOBLE INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Orlando, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700488 B2, initially filed June 9, 2021) developed by Jeffery A. Lettman, Orlando, Florida, and Joshua Hopkins, Casselberry, Florida, for "Artificial intelligence for sound detection from medicament or test device." more
Artificial Intelligence to Handle Financial Actions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- PIPE TECHNOLOGIES INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699994 B2, initially filed Oct. 2, 2024) developed by three inventors Namrata Ganatra, Menlo Park, California; Jingwen Wei, Brooklyn, New York; and Vishwas Gowda, Bengaluru, India, for "Artificial intelligence to handle financial actions." more
Aryl Ether-Substituted Heterocyclic Compounds as GLP1R Agonists
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- MINDRANK AI LTD., Hangzhou, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12698270 B2, initially filed Jan. 31, 2022) developed by three inventors Long Zhang, Hangzhou, China; Zhangming Niu, Hangzhou, China; and Bowen Tang, Hangzhou, China, for "Aryl ether-substituted heterocyclic compounds as GLP1R agonists." more
As MHSRS 2026 Opens, USU Research Looks to the Future Fight
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 4 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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As MHSRS 2026 Opens, USU Research Looks to the Future Fight
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In This Article
* Rethinking How Medics Train for a Blocked Airway
* Tracking Hidden Brain Injury
More than 4,000 scientists, clinicians, and military leaders filled the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, on Aug. 3 for the opening of the 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS). Researchers from the Uniform more
As MHSRS 2026 Opens, USU Research Looks to the Future Fight
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 4 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news:
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As MHSRS 2026 Opens, USU Research Looks to the Future Fight
More than 4,000 scientists, clinicians, and military leaders filled the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, on Aug. 3 for the opening of the 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS). Researchers from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) were among them, bringing work on battlefield more
Audio Speaker Set
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- AI DREAM (ZHUHAI) INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD., Zhuhai City, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1139215 S1, initially filed July 2, 2025) developed by seven inventors E Wu, Shenzhen City, China; Yuan Jin, Shenzhen City, China; Wei Zhang, Shenzhen City, China; Jia Zhu, Shenzhen City, China; Jun Zhou, Shenzhen City, China; Yanqing Zhang, Shenzhen City, China; and Kecheng Yu, Shenzhen City, China, for "Audio speaker set." more
Auto-Assignment of New Entities in a Hierarchical Structure With Automatic Hierarchy Extensions Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Redwood Shores, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699946 B2, initially filed Sept. 16, 2024) developed by Yu Zhao, Cambridge, Massachusetts, for "Auto-assignment of new entities in a hierarchical structure with automatic hierarchy extensions using generative artificial intelligence." more
Automated Software Vulnerability Assessment Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- SAP SE, Waldorf, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699779 B1, initially filed Jan. 31, 2025) developed by seven inventors Chao Liu, Xi'an, China; Lan Luan, Xi'an, China; Khaldoun Bouhsas, Walldorf, Germany; Yong Li, Xi'an, China; Jinming Lv, Xi'an, China; Qiao-luan Xie, Xi'an, China; and Andreas Eisenmann, Walldorf, Germany, for "Automated software vulnerability assessment using generative artificial intelligence." more
Automatic Accessibility Mapping Using AI
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC., Gainesville, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700230 B2, initially filed Dec. 18, 2023) developed by Sabrina A Dugan, Gainesville, Florida, and Nawari O. Nawari, Gainesville, Florida, for "Automatic accessibility mapping using AI." more
Automatic Product Improvement Systems and Methods via Generative Artificial Intelligence and Customer Interactions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC, Waukesha, Wisconsin has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699968 B2, initially filed June 3, 2024) developed by six inventors Lucas Jason Divine, West Allis, Wisconsin; James William Gualtieri, Glenshaw, Pennsylvania; Mohit Dwivedi, Deerfield, Illinois; Rory O'Gallagher, Baltimore, Maryland; Peter Anthony Eggleston, Melrose, Massachusetts; and Thiruvarul Selvan Senthivel, Snoqualmie, Washington, for "Automatic product improvement syste more
Autonomous Vehicle Planning and Prediction
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- FIVE AI LIMITED, Cambridge, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700301 B2, initially filed June 27, 2024) developed by four inventors Subramanian Ramamoorthy, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Simon Lyons, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Svetlin Valentinov Penkov, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; and Morris Antonello, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, for "Autonomous vehicle planning and prediction." more
Behavioral Analysis of Autonomous Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents Deployed in Real-World Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- AMESA, INC., Walnut Creek, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699930 B1, initially filed April 28, 2025) developed by Xavier Geerinck, Nieuwkerken-Waas, Belgium, and Kence Anderson, Martinez, California, for "Behavioral analysis of autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents deployed in real-world systems." more
Binder, Preparation Method Therefor, Secondary Battery, Battery Module, Battery Pack and Power Consuming Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED, Hong Kong, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700593 B2, initially filed Jan. 30, 2024) developed by five inventors Yu Chen, Ningde, China; Shaohua Ai, Ningde, China; Yuxi Zhang, Ningde, China; Qi Zeng, Ningde, China; and Xin Zhou, Ningde, China, for "Binder, preparation method therefor, secondary battery, battery module, battery pack and power consuming device." more
Cloud Coaching Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- COAPT LLC, Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700489 B2, initially filed Aug. 30, 2022) developed by Blair Andrew Lock, Chicago, Illinois, and Levi John Hargrove, Chicago, Illinois, for "Cloud coaching artificial intelligence." more
Coalition Challenges Dramatic Data Privacy Changes to Federal Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Coalition Challenges Dramatic Data Privacy Changes to Federal Assistance Program
Trump-Vance Administration Seeks to Allow Family Support Program to be Weaponized by Immigration Officials
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A new legal challenge has been filed to the Trump-Vance administ more
Codebook Subset Restriction for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Enabled Channel State Information Reporting
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- APPLE INC., Cupertino, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700897 B2, initially filed Jan. 24, 2024) developed by eight inventors Weidong Yang, San Diego, California; Dawei Zhang, Saratoga, California; Wei Zeng, Saratoga, California; Haitong Sun, Saratoga, California; Huaning Niu, San Jose, California; Oghenekome Oteri, San Diego, California; Chunxuan Ye, San Diego, California; and Hong He, San Jose, California, for "Codebook subset restriction for ar more
Compute Management Engine in an Artificial Intelligence System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699837 B2, initially filed Oct. 9, 2023) developed by Ori Laslo, Rehovot, Israel, and Gilad Kirshenboim, Petach Tiqva, Israel, for "Compute management engine in an artificial intelligence system." more
Data and Artificial Intelligence-Driven Automatic Data Model Build
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699726 B2, initially filed Jan. 6, 2025) developed by four inventors Qi Liang Zhou, Xi'An, China; Rui Han, Xi'An, China; Yuan Yuan Ding, Shanghai, China; and Yong Zhang, ChongQing, China, for "Data and artificial intelligence-driven automatic data model build." more
Data-Analysis-Based Processing of Artificial Intelligence Recommended Control Setpoint
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699369 B2, initially filed Oct. 19, 2023) developed by five inventors Kameshwaran Sampath, Bengaluru, India; Chandramouli Kamanchi, Guntur District, India; Arindam Jati, Bengaluru, India; Sumanta Mukherjee, Bangalore, India; and Pankaj Satyanarayan Dayama, Bangalore, India, for "Data-analysis-based processing of artificial intelligence recommended control setpoint." more
Deploying Instances of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models Having Different Levels of Computational Complexity in a Heterogeneous Computing Platform
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699922 B2, initially filed Sept. 30, 2022) developed by three inventors Nikhil Manohar Vichare, Austin, Texas; Srikanth Kondapi, Austin, Texas; and Daniel L. Hamlin, Round Rock, Texas, for "Deploying instances of artificial intelligence (AI) models having different levels of computational complexity in a heterogeneous computing platform." more
Determining Generative Search Results Document for Queries Using Generative Artificial Intelligence Models and Arbitration Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699740 B2, initially filed March 28, 2025) developed by eleven inventors Mohamed Salman Ismail Gadit, San Jose, California; Samer Hassan Hassan, Saratoga, California; Andrew Peter Oakley, Seattle, Washington; Nathan James Chalmers, Seattle, Washington; Ronak Ashwinkumar Shah, Redmond, Washington; Doran Chakraborty, Sunnyville, California; Aparna Rajaraman, Woodinville, Wa more
Devices, Systems, and Methods for Autonomously Generating and Implementing Machine Executable Files
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- AI-ID, INC., Reno, Nevada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699363 B2, initially filed Aug. 1, 2024) developed by Shaunt Sarkissian, Reno, Nevada, for "Devices, systems, and methods for autonomously generating and implementing machine executable files." more
Display Panel, Pixel Driving Circuits, and Display Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Wuhan, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12701863 B2, initially filed May 7, 2025) developed by five inventors Hong Cheng, Wuhan, China; Yanqing Guan, Wuhan, China; Chao Tian, Wuhan, China; Fei Ai, Wuhan, China; and Guanghui Liu, Wuhan, China, for "Display panel, pixel driving circuits, and display device." more
Distributed Artificial Intelligence System Using Transmission of Compressed Gradients and Model Parameter, and Learning Apparatus and Method Therefor
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Daejeon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699925 B2, initially filed Dec. 20, 2022) developed by five inventors An Seok Lee, Daejeon, South Korea; Yong Jin Kwon, Daejeon, South Korea; Heesoo Lee, Daejeon, South Korea; Yo Seb Jeon, Pohang-si, South Korea; and Jae Won Yun, Pohang-si, South Korea, for "Distributed artificial intelligence system using transmission of compressed gradients and model more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- FIGURE AI INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12697720 B2, initially filed Oct. 10, 2025) developed by five inventors Corey Lynch, San Jose, California; Toki Migimatsu, San Jose, California; Yevgen Chebotar, San Jose, California; Michael Ahn, San Jose, California; and Ivan Babushkin, San Jose, California, for "Dynamic task assignment amongst communicating humanoid robots." more
ECI Software Solutions Acquires Prima, Delivering Global Scale for Business Management of Office Supply Businesses
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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ECI Software Solutions Acquires Prima, Delivering Global Scale for Business Management of Office Supply Businesses
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ECI Software Solutions Inc. has acquired Prima Business Control Software, a provider of ERP and e-commerce solutions tailored for the office technology industry. The integration of Prima's strong technology stack and AI capabilities into ECI's end-to-end E more
Endowment Provides Catalyst for Aspiring Business Leaders
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 4 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Endowment Provides Catalyst for Aspiring Business Leaders
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OXFORD, Miss. - For more than 20 years, the Gillespie Business Model Competition has provided student entrepreneurs at the University of Mississippi with professional feedback, mentoring and financial capital to pursue their dreams. An Ole Miss alumna hopes to help expand those opportunities with a new endowment.
Katherine Avery, a financi more
Error Correction via Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC., Boise, Idaho has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699625 B2, initially filed March 20, 2024) developed by three inventors Febin Sunny, Folsom, California; Poorna Kale, Folsom, California; and Saideep Tiku, Fort Collins, Colorado, for "Error correction via artificial intelligence." more
Explainability for Artificial Intelligence-Based Decisions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, Dublin, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699910 B2, initially filed Aug. 30, 2022) developed by four inventors Aishwarya Satish, Santa Clara, California; Anshuma Chandak, Mountain View, California; Emmanuel Munguia Tapia, San Jose, California; and Molly Carrene Cho, San Jose, California, for "Explainability for artificial intelligence-based decisions." more
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kim Bynum
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kim Bynum
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Dr. Kim Bynum is a professor of business at Flagler College and program director for the International Business degree program. She joined the College in 2023 after serving 21 years in the U.S. Navy as both an enlisted Sailor and commissioned officer. Her teaching and research explore one enduring question: What does it truly mean to help another person grow?
Dr. Bynum belie more
FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Application for Augustus National Bank, N.A., Dallas, Texas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release:
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FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Application for Augustus National Bank, N.A., Dallas, Texas
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WASHINGTON-The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today approved a deposit insurance application for Augustus National Bank, N.A. (Augustus National Bank), a newly chartered national bank to be headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The organizers of Augustus National Bank applied to the O more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary Entitled 'What Is a Think Tank?'
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Douglas Carswell, president and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy:
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What Is a Think Tank?
Generating ideas for real change.
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"What is a think tank?" is a question I get asked all the time.
The job of a think tank is to generate the ideas that politicians implement in office. If politics were the movie industry, those we elect would be the stars on the big screen; think more
G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in SEO Tools Software
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in SEO Tools Software
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Another month, another Market Movers blog! This month, we are revealing which products are making moves in the SEO Tools software category.Â
In case you're new here, Market Movers is a series from G2 Data Solutions where we spotlight the top three trending products in a trending category, all based on G2 data.
#Why SEO tools?
Within the mark more
Generating Artificial Intelligence Subjects and Media Stimuli to Simulate and Predict Human Responses
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- VIEWPOINTS AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699820 B2, initially filed June 28, 2024) developed by three inventors Leonid Yeykelis, Mountain View, California; James Cummings, Boston, Massachusetts; and Byron Reeves, Palo Alto, California, for "Generating artificial intelligence subjects and media stimuli to simulate and predict human responses." more
Geometry Coordinate Scaling for AI-based Dynamic Point Cloud Coding
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- QUALCOMM INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700142 B2, initially filed May 16, 2023) developed by five inventors Anique Akhtar, Kansas City, Mississippi; Geert Van der Auwera, San Diego, California; Adarsh Krishnan Ramasubramonian, Irvine, California; Marta Karczewicz, San Diego, California; and Luong Pham Van, San Diego, California, for "Geometry coordinate scaling for AI-based dynamic point cloud coding." more
Gillibrand, Schiff, And Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Chaotic, Opaque Oversight Of New Artificial Intelligence Models
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Schiff, And Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Chaotic, Opaque Oversight Of New Artificial Intelligence Models
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee, led four of her Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for answers about its unpredictable oversight of fron more
Hampton Cup '26: President Darrell K. Williams '83 Strengthens Global Partnerships During Visit to University of Greenwich
HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Hampton University posted the following news:
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Hampton Cup '26: President Darrell K. Williams '83 Strengthens Global Partnerships During Visit to University of Greenwich
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Summer series highlights Hampton University's expanding international footprint through leadership, scholarship and global engagement
HAMPTON, Va. -As Hampton University reflects on a summer defined by international engagement, President Darrell K. Williams' visit to the University of Gre more
Hot Melt Adhesive
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- HENKEL AG & CO., KGAA, Duesseldorf, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12698425 B2, initially filed June 1, 2023) developed by Ai Takamori, Osaka, Japan, for "Hot melt adhesive." more
House Passes the KIDS Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11465) by legislative attorneys Peter J. Benson and Chris D. Linebaugh:
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The House Passes the KIDS Act
On June 29, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act (H.R. 7757). The KIDS Act consolidates a variety of legislative proposals aimed at protecting children and teens online. These proposals include the Kids Online more
Humanoid Robot With a Central Region Having an Arrangement of Actuator Assemblies and Components
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- FIGURE AI INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12697736 B2, initially filed Feb. 12, 2026) developed by four inventors Victor Ragusila, San Jose, California; Brian Mick, San Jose, California; Stephen Morfey, San Jose, California; and Shubham Jayprakash Chotia, San Jose, California, for "Humanoid robot with a central region having an arrangement of actuator assemblies and components." more
Humanoid Robot With Advanced Wiring Assembly
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- FIGURE AI INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12697741 B2, initially filed Oct. 29, 2025) developed by five inventors Jacob Daniel Webb, San Jose, California; Jose Domingo Briones Bravo, San Jose, California; Basel Zohny, San Jose, California; Ernesto Gonzalez Urdaneta, San Jose, California; and Shubham Jayprakash Chotia, San Jose, California, for "Humanoid robot with advanced wiring assembly." more
Hybrid Artificial Intelligence Chat System With Contextual Routing Between Language Model and Decision Tree Flows
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- MAPLEBEAR INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699723 B1, initially filed March 25, 2025) developed by five inventors Riddhima Sejpal, Dublin, California; Jatin Jain, Issaquah, Washington; Jiankun Song, New York, New York; Shuying Lin, Bellevue, Washington; and Huan Ma, Toronto, Canada, for "Hybrid artificial intelligence chat system with contextual routing between language model and decision tree flows." more
IBM and Red Hat Offer Lightwell at No Charge to Universities, NGOs and Think Tanks
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 [Category: Computer TechnologyBiz] -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, issued the following news release:
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IBM and Red Hat Offer Lightwell at No Charge to Universities, NGOs and Think Tanks
NEW YORK, ARMONK, N.Y. and RALEIGH, N.C. - IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Red Hat today announced a new program providing Lightwell at no charge to over 185 leading research universities and 100 major nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and think tanks. Elig more
IBM and Red Hat Offer Lightwell at No Cost to Universities, NGOs and Think Tanks
ARMONK, New York, Aug. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM and Red Hat Offer Lightwell at No Cost to Universities, NGOs and Think Tanks
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Key Facts:
* IBM and Red Hat will offer Lightwell at no charge to over 185 leading research universities and 100 major nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and think tanks in the United States.
* Lightwell combines AI-driven automation with human engineering expertise to identify, validate and remediat more
ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview with Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview with Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers
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WASHINGTON - During an interview with Heatmap News' Robinson Meyer, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, was joined by former U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Gra more
Image Reconstruction System and Method for Outputting 3D Synthesized Image From 2D X-Ray Image Based on Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- UIF (UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY FOUNDATION), YONSEI UNIVERSITY, Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700158 B2, initially filed July 12, 2024) developed by three inventors Hyoungsik Kim, Yongin-si, South Korea; Dukyong Yoon, Suwon-si, South Korea; and Jinsik Yoon, Hwaseong-si, South Korea, for "Image reconstruction system and method for outputting 3D synthesized image from 2D X-ray image based on artificial intelligence." more
Integer Technologies and Southern Miss Awarded $9.8M to Increase U.S. Navy Seabed Warfare Capabilities
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 4 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news:
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Integer Technologies and Southern Miss Awarded $9.8M to Increase U.S. Navy Seabed Warfare Capabilities
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Integer Technologies, a leading provider of mission assurance and reliability software for maritime operations, and The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) today announced it was awarded a $9.8 million option exercise contract modification from the Office of Naval Research for more
Integrated Diagnostic Imaging System With Automated Protocol Selection and Analysis
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- AI OPTICS INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700505 B2, initially filed June 26, 2024) developed by Luke Michael Moretti, New York City, New York, and Sagar Soni, Sunnyvale, California, for "Integrated diagnostic imaging system with automated protocol selection and analysis." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699573 B2, initially filed April 15, 2024) developed by Shailendra Singh, Maharashtra, India, for "Intelligent apparatus leveraging photonic quantum generative artificial intelligence (AI) to generate crowdsensing device configurations." more
Method and Apparatus for Handling Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Functionality or Feature (Re)configuration in a Telecommunications Network
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Sakai City, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12701436 B2, initially filed Aug. 10, 2023) developed by four inventors Rudraksh Shrivastava, Erligheim, Germany; Tomoki Yoshimura, Camas, Washington; Zhanping Yin, Vancouver, Washington; and Atsushi Ishii, Vancouver, Washington, for "Method and apparatus for handling artificial intelligence/machine learning functionality or feature (re)configuration in a telecommunications network." more
Method and Apparatus for Support of Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence-Assisted CSI Feedback
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700901 B2, initially filed May 17, 2023) developed by five inventors Caleb K. Lo, San Jose, California; Gilwon Lee, McKinney, Texas; Eko Onggosanusi, Coppell, Texas; Md. Saifur Rahman, Plano, Texas; and Ravindranath Kanamangala, Murphy, Texas, for "Method and apparatus for support of machine learning or artificial intelligence-assisted CSI feedback." more
Method and Apparatus for Transmitting Artificial Intelligence-Based Data by Using Distributed Network
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Daejeon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12701289 B2, initially filed June 13, 2024) developed by three inventors Changkyu Lee, Daejeon, South Korea; Mi Young Huh, Sejong-si, South Korea; and Wook Hyun, Sejong-si, South Korea, for "Method and apparatus for transmitting artificial intelligence-based data by using distributed network." more
MIT Sloan announces a new data analytics industry consortium
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release:
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MIT Sloan announces a new data analytics industry consortium
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 27, 2026 -The MIT Sloan School of Management has launched the MIT Sloan Data Analytics Consortium, a new approach at MIT Sloan, which expands the way the school connects industry leaders with cutting-edge research, top student talent, and unique opportunities to s more
MIT: Benefits of medical AI assistance vary based on user expertise
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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The benefits of medical AI assistance vary based on user expertise
Study finds non-experts deferred to LLM-based diagnostic assistance, even when it was wrong, while clinicians caught AI errors.
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A one-size-fits-all approach likely isn't the best strategy when designing artificial intelligence systems that assist users in disease diagnosis.
A new study by researchers at MIT and more
National organization names Maryville College a 'College of Distinction' for 15th year in a row
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- Maryville College posted the following news:
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National organization names Maryville College a 'College of Distinction' for 15th year in a row
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At a time when students, families, and policymakers are asking harder questions about the real value of a college degree, Maryville College offers a crystal-clear answer. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Colleges of Distinction has named Maryville College a College of Distinction, a designation reserved for instit more
Nearly 40 Organizations Call on Meta to Protect User Privacy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Nearly 40 Organizations Call on Meta to Protect User Privacy
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Today, Public Citizen released a letter signed by nearly 40 organizations urging Meta to adopt affirmative consent as the governing principle for AI products that rely on consumers' identities, likenesses, voices, biometric information, and personal data. The letter, which is being sent directly to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, will al more
Network Architecture for Artificial Intelligence Model Protection
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- INTEL CORPORATION, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12701155 B2, initially filed July 1, 2022) developed by seven inventors Luhai Chen, Shanghai, China; Bing Zhu, Minhang, China; Ned M. Smith, Beaverton, Oregon; Yang Huang, Shanghai, China; Shaopu Yan, Shanghai, China; Xueyan Zhao, Shanghai, China; and Naveen Aerrabotu, Fremont, California, for "Network architecture for artificial intelligence model protection." more
New Analysis: California AI Copyright Bill Could Create Up to $19.9 Billion in Compliance Costs
MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news:
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New Analysis: California AI Copyright Bill Could Create Up to $19.9 Billion in Compliance Costs
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Chamber of Progress released a new analysis today finding that California's AI Copyright Transparency Act (AB 412) could impose billions of dollars in costs on the state, AI developers, and research institutions, while more
New Temple study suggests remote work, not AI, may be hurting young job seekers
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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New Temple study suggests remote work, not AI, may be hurting young job seekers
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A new research paper by economist Joshua Mask finds that new workers in remote work-exposed occupations are earning less than workers in other occupations. The same study finds no consistent negative effects in occupations with AI exposure.
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Young people entering the job market in 2026 are having a tough time. ZipRecrui more
Nobel Prizewinner in Chemistry to speak on pioneering work in developing new enzymes
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Nobel Prizewinner in Chemistry to speak on pioneering work in developing new enzymes
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The University of Notre Dame Carrier Medalist for 2026, Frances H. Arnold, will share her lecture, "Innovation by Evolution," on Monday, Sept. 14 in Jordan Hall of Science.
One of the recipients of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Arnold is the Linus Pauling Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and more
Norton Introduces Bill to Expand AmeriCorps, Reduce Youth Unemployment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release:
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Norton Introduces Bill to Expand AmeriCorps, Reduce Youth Unemployment
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill today to help reduce the number of unemployed young Americans by expanding AmeriCorps by 500,000 members to allow unemployed young people who have mostly completed college or high school to earn a stipend sufficient to support themselves, more
Open Markets Urges Appeals Court to Restore Competition in Search as Google Extends Its Gatekeeper Power into AI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release:
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Open Markets Urges Appeals Court to Restore Competition in Search as Google Extends Its Gatekeeper Power into AI
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#OMI amicus brief argues Google should not be allowed to preserve its search monopoly through billions in default-placement payments
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The Open Markets Institute today filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to prohibit Go more
PaveX receives NSF funding to help agencies plan road repairs sooner, more efficiently
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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PaveX receives NSF funding to help agencies plan road repairs sooner, more efficiently
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -PaveX, a Purdue University-related startup that uses advanced AI to automate road condition assessments and help public works departments maintain infrastructure, has received a $305,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop i more
Post-Quantum Verifiable Joint-Watermarking for Multiparty Artificial Intelligence Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- CIRCLE INTERNET GROUP, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700998 B1, initially filed Nov. 13, 2025) developed by Vipin Singh Sehrawat, Fremont, California, for "Post-quantum verifiable joint-watermarking for multiparty artificial intelligence models." more
Processing a Subset of a Feature Set to Determine Whether to Process a Query Request on a Local Artificial Intelligence Engine or a Remote Artificial Intelligence Engine
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699700 B2, initially filed May 28, 2024) developed by eight inventors Omri Soceanu, Haifa, Israel; Pradip Bose, Yorktown Heights, New York; Subhankar Pal, White Plains, New York; Alper Buyuktosunoglu, White Plains, New York; Augusto Vega, Poway, California; Nir Drucker, Zichron Yaakov, Israel; Karthik V. Swaminathan, Mount Kisco, New York; and Hayim Shaul, Kfar Saba more
Public Knowledge Urges D.C. Circuit To Strengthen Google Search Remedies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Media] -- Public Knowledge posted the following news release:
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Public Knowledge Urges D.C. Circuit To Strengthen Google Search Remedies
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Today, Public Knowledge filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in the landmark search case of U.S. v. Google.
The U.S. Department of Justice and state attorneys general had filed lawsuits in 2020, challenging Google's agreements for default search placement on browsers and devices more
Red Hat Launches asago Community to Automate AI Safety and Governance from Policy to Production
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 [Category: Computer TechnologyBiz] -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, issued the following news release:
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Red Hat Launches asago Community to Automate AI Safety and Governance from Policy to Production
Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the formation of asago, an open source community project intended to automate how AI governance policies become product-ready, safely-deployed AI systems. more
Rice researcher honored for advancing science behind AI and human assessment
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice researcher honored for advancing science behind AI and human assessment
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As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly involved in decisions about hiring, education and health care, ensuring those systems are accurate, fair and trustworthy has never been more important.
That's the focus of research by Tianjun Sun, assistant professor of psychological sciences at Rice University, whose work developing more
Rising 2L Keri Jensen participates in From Nuremberg to The Hague summer abroad program
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 4 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news:
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Rising 2L Keri Jensen participates in From Nuremberg to The Hague summer abroad program
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Summers between law school semesters are often jam-packed with work and travel-and rising 2L Keri Jensen was able to combine both in the From Nuremberg to The Hague summer abroad program, held July 5 to Aug. 1, 2026.
Offered through Creighton University School of Law, From Nuremberg to Th more
Risk Assessment Algorithms Remove the Individual from the Criminal Process, Says Villanova Law Professor
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
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Risk Assessment Algorithms Remove the Individual from the Criminal Process, Says Villanova Law Professor
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Risk assessment algorithms predicting your likely future behaviors are utilized daily across a wide range of sectors. They inform banks of potential credit risk. Insurance companies use them for underwriting. Healthcare systems apply them to predict disease progression or potential complicat more
Selective Artificial Intelligence Processing of Sensitive Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC, McLean, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699806 B1, initially filed Jan. 21, 2026) developed by Keyurkumar Vyas, Suwanee, Georgia, and Lan Xie, Chantilly, Virginia, for "Selective artificial intelligence processing of sensitive data." more
Senate Committee Rushes to Pass "Kids Safety" Bill Supported By Big Tech, Online ID Checks That Could Restrict Necessary VPN Tools
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, posted the following news release:
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Senate Committee Rushes to Pass "Kids Safety" Bill Supported By Big Tech, Online ID Checks That Could Restrict Necessary VPN Tools
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Fight for the Future has been leading the coalition of human rights, reproductive justice, and LGBTQ+ groups that have been fighting to stop KOSA and online ID check mandates. Fight has pushed hundreds of more
Simple Energy expands Siemens Xcelerator adoption to scale electric vehicle engineering
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Simple Energy expands Siemens Xcelerator adoption to scale electric vehicle engineering
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Simple Energy has expanded its adoption of Siemens' cloud-based software solutions to support advanced product engineering and digital transformation as the company scales its electric vehicle portf more
Sleep Assistance Through Generation and Evaluation of Generative Sleep Content and/or Sleep Improvement Interventions Including Training, Adjusting, Mediating, and/or Integrating Outputs of One or More AI Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Three inventors Yadid Ayzenberg, Brookline, Massachusetts; Amir Lazarovich, Apex, North Carolina; and Michal Matuszczak, Warsaw, Poland, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12697463 B2, initially filed Aug. 27, 2024) for "Sleep assistance through generation and evaluation of generative sleep content and/or sleep improvement interventions including training, adjusting, mediating, and/or integrating outputs of one or more AI models." more
Split Architecture for Artificial Intelligence-Based Base Caller
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- ILLUMINA, INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699902 B2, initially filed Feb. 19, 2021) developed by six inventors Anindita Dutta, San Francisco, California; Gery Vessere, Oakland, California; Dorna Kashefhaghighi, Menlo Park, California; Gavin Derek Parnaby, Laguna Niguel, California; Kishore Jaganathan, San Francisco, California; and Amirali Kia, San Mateo, California, for "Split architecture for artificial intelligence-based base c more
System and Method for Adaptive Orchestration of Multi-Model Processing and Response Generation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- CO-AI FOUNDER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Atlanta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699885 B1, initially filed Oct. 6, 2025) developed by Mimisha Joshi Kothari, Powder Springs, Georgia, for "System and method for adaptive orchestration of multi-model processing and response generation." more
System and Method for Funding a Virtual Location
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- DATAVAULT AI INC., Beaverton, Oregon has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700020 B2, initially filed June 16, 2022) developed by four inventors Alfred Blair Blaikie, III, Tinton Falls, New Jersey; Nathaniel T. Bradley, Tucson, Arizona; Joshua S. Paugh, Tucson, Arizona; and Mark Baker, Marietta, Georgia, for "System and method for funding a virtual location." more
System and Method for Integrating Cameras With Visual Artificial Intelligence in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- PIRL TECHNOLOGY INC., Rockville, Maryland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12701202 B2, initially filed Feb. 7, 2024) developed by Kwabena Osei-Kusi, Frederick, Maryland, for "System and method for integrating cameras with visual artificial intelligence in electric vehicle charging stations." more
System and Method of Selecting Capabilities of Artificial Intelligence Productivity Tool-Enablable Software Application via a Multimodal Intent Hierarchy for Responsive Application to a Multimodal User-Query Input
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- DELL PRODUCTS LP, Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699847 B2, initially filed July 30, 2024) developed by three inventors Mona Sachdev, Round Rock, Texas; Ashutosh Singh, Austin, Texas; and Vinay Locharulu, Austin, Texas, for "System and method of selecting capabilities of artificial intelligence productivity tool-enablable software application via a multimodal intent hierarchy for responsive application to a multimodal user-query input." more
System for Governance of Medical Data With Secure Capture, Validation, Normalization, Export, and Compliance Auditing Including Ai Integration Across Medical Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- ONESOURCE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC., Sudbury, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700486 B1, initially filed Oct. 9, 2025) developed by Harold Arkoff, Sudbury, Massachusetts, and Vedran Jukic, Trieste, Italy, for "System for governance of medical data with secure capture, validation, normalization, export, and compliance auditing including ai integration across medical systems." more
Systems and Methods for a Multi-System, Multi-Client, Multi-Directional, Cyber- Resilient, AI-enabled, Permissioned Block-Chain Precision Medicine Data Exchange Platform
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- SOFTHREAD, INC., Severna Park, Maryland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699781 B1, initially filed Feb. 10, 2023) developed by three inventors Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Miami, Florida; Stephen Dennis, Columbia, Maryland; and Eliot Siegel, Orlando, Florida, for "Systems and methods for a multi-system, multi-client, multi-directional, cyber- resilient, AI-enabled, permissioned block-chain precision medicine data exchange platform." more
Systems and Methods for Artificial Intelligence-Based Multi-User Chat Sessions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- EXPEDIA, INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699966 B2, initially filed June 13, 2024) developed by nine inventors Govindaswamy Mathavadoss, Cedar Park, Texas; Phalguna Yadlapati, Toronto, Canada; Raghavan Sreenivasa, Seattle, Washington; Sharad Jain, Delhi, India; Mohit Gupta, Rewari Har, India; Gopal Sharma, Seattle, Washington; Preeti Jindal, Faridabad Haryana, India; Ahmad Shehaaz Saif, Montreal, Canada; and Lauren Michaelis, San Fr more
Systems and Methods for Augmented Reality (AR) Artificial Intelligence (AI)-constructed, Interactive Three-Dimensional (3D) Human Body Modeling
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, Hartford, Connecticut has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700485 B2, initially filed July 10, 2024) developed by six inventors Michael H. Robbins, Westhampton, New York; Ryan M. Scanlon, East Hampton, Connecticut; Matthew C. Paulette, Bristol, Connecticut; Douglas L. Roy, Plantsville, Connecticut; Amanda L. Wadleigh, Rockaway, New Jersey; and Peter Dahl, Florham Park, New Jersey, for "Systems and methods for augmented reality (AR more
Systems and Methods for Creating Interactive AI Human Avatars From Multimodal Data for Legacy Preservation, Training, and Entertainment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- MYAKH INC, Clearwater, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700162 B1, initially filed Sept. 19, 2025) developed by Jacob Crowley, Clearwater, Florida, for "Systems and methods for creating interactive AI human avatars from multimodal data for legacy preservation, training, and entertainment." more
Systems and Methods for Defending an Artificial Intelligence Model Against Adversarial Input
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, Dublin, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699770 B2, initially filed May 18, 2023) developed by four inventors Louis DiValentin, Arlington, Virginia; Changwei Liu, Fairfax, Virginia; Aolin Ding, McLean, Virginia; and Malek Ben Salem, Falls Church, Virginia, for "Systems and methods for defending an artificial intelligence model against adversarial input." more
Systems and Methods for Delivery of Instructional Content Spatially Relevant to Design Plans
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- TOGAL.AI INC., Miami, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699813 B1, initially filed Aug. 1, 2025) developed by three inventors Patrick E Murphy, Miami, Florida; Johnny Maghzal, Miami, Florida; and Thomas Patrick Murphy, Miami, Florida, for "Systems and methods for delivery of instructional content spatially relevant to design plans." more
Systems and Methods for Enhanced System Response and Analysis Based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Real-Time Mental State Analyses
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Two inventors, Richard Kazimierz Zwicky, Victoria, Canada, and Allison Avery Moores, Rancho Santa Fe, California, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12699743 B2, initially filed Nov. 7, 2025) for "Systems and methods for enhanced system response and analysis based on artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time mental state analyses." more
Systems and Methods for Insights Extraction Using Semantic Search
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- CHARLEE.AI, INC., Pleasanton, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699846 B2, initially filed March 24, 2024) developed by Ramaswamy Venkateshwaran, San Ramon, California, and John Standish, Menefee, California, for "Systems and methods for insights extraction using semantic search." more
Systems and Methods for Location Triangulation Based on Time Based Panoramic Frames
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- PANO AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700125 B2, initially filed Feb. 28, 2024) developed by three inventors Sonia Kastner, San Francisco, California; Seva Safris, Las Vegas, Nevada; and Kira Greco, San Francisco, California, for "Systems and methods for location triangulation based on time based panoramic frames." more
Systems and Methods for Monitoring Equipment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- FLUID POWER AI, LLC, San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700754 B2, initially filed June 12, 2023) developed by three inventors Brenton Parr Munson, San Diego, California; Francis Mitchell Toglia, San Diego, California; and Jose Maria Guadalupe Gomez, San Diego, California, for "Systems and methods for monitoring equipment." more
Systems and Methods for Producing Domain-Specific Data for Ai Model Training
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- HITACHI, LTD., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699679 B2, initially filed Sept. 17, 2024) developed by seven inventors Aman Kumar, Santa Clara, California; Lasitha Vidyaratne, Santa Clara, California; Xian Yeow Lee, Santa Clara, California; Shunichi Akatsuka, Santa Clara, California; Dipanjan Ghosh, Santa Clara, California; Ahmed Farahat, Santa Clara, California; and Chetan Gupta, Santa Clara, California, for "Systems and methods for producing d more
Systems and Methods for Providing an Ai-Based Computer-Aided Dispatch (Cad) Data Interface at an Emergency Communication Center (ECC)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- RAPIDSOS, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12701639 B1, initially filed Dec. 5, 2025) developed by seven inventors Zachery LaValley, Arlington, Massachusetts; Michael John Martin, Long Island City, New York; John Robert Katt, Bronx, New York; Martin Vejmelka, Prague, Czech Republic; Denis Kristak, Hodonin, Czech Republic; Conor Fucci, Brooklyn, New York; and James Patrick Olejar, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for "Systems and methods for pr more
Systems and Methods for Provoking Image Capture of a Physical Space Using Live and Historical Feedback
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS FL INC., Boca Raton, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12700194 B2, initially filed May 31, 2024) developed by Victor Palmer, Denver, Colorado, and Angel Ai Jun Lam, Denver, Colorado, for "Systems and methods for provoking image capture of a physical space using live and historical feedback." more
Tagging Deterministic Code in Artificial Intelligence-Generated Code
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12699552 B2, initially filed Dec. 27, 2023) developed by three inventors Andrew C. M. Hicks, Highland, New York; Ryan Lo, Poughkeepsie, New York; and Michael Gagliardi, Somerset, Massachusetts, for "Tagging deterministic code in artificial intelligence-generated code." more
The Ascension Group Joins The Crickets Continuum as an Affiliate Member of CricketsUS
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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The Ascension Group Joins The Crickets Continuum as an Affiliate Member of CricketsUS
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CricketsUS, operator of The Cricket Continuum, has announced that The Ascension Group LLC has joined The Cricket Continuum as an affiliate member.
The affiliation brings Ascension's BTA-dealer-channel relationships, AI voice assistant infrastructure, workflow automation experience a more
Transformer-Based AI-module With an Activation Function
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12701001 B2, initially filed Feb. 17, 2025) developed by four inventors Daniele Comi, Bernareggio, Italy; Stefano Braghin, Dublin, Ireland; Martina Verrelli, Rome, Italy; and Cristina Bonanni, Rome, Italy, for "Transformer-based AI-module with an activation function." more
UC San Diego Students Learn Spatial Data Science Through Real-World Applications
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Students Learn Spatial Data Science Through Real-World Applications
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From public health and environmental monitoring to urban planning and disaster response, organizations are looking to advanced analytics to transform location-based data into actionable insights. To help meet this growing demand, the School of UC San Diego Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) offers GPEC more
Upland Software Publishes CEO Letter Outlining Strategic Priorities
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Upland Software Publishes CEO Letter Outlining Strategic Priorities
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Upland Software Inc. has issued a letter to shareholders from president and CEO Sean Nathaniel.
Under new leadership, Upland is focusing investment on near-term, AI-powered growth opportunities where it sees clear AI tailwinds and competitive advantage, specifically in its knowledge and content autom more
Westinghouse and Amentum Partner to Expand Delivery Capacity for APX Fleet Deployment
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release:
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Westinghouse and Amentum Partner to Expand Delivery Capacity for APX Fleet Deployment
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Cranberry Township, PA., August 4, 2026 - Westinghouse Electric Company and Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, have entered into a series of agreements supporting the Westinghouse APX technology platform. These agreements augm more
Westinghouse and Amentum Partner to Expand Delivery Capacity for APX Fleet Deployment
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release:
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Westinghouse and Amentum Partner to Expand Delivery Capacity for APX Fleet Deployment
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CHANTILLY, VA., August 4, 2026 - Westinghouse Electric Company and Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, have entered into a series of agreements supporting the Westinghouse APX technology platform. more
WVU study explores AI's role in training tomorrow's psychiatrists
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 4 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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WVU study explores AI's role in training tomorrow's psychiatrists
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As the use of artificial intelligence for mental health conditions grows for both patients seeking support and psychiatrists treating them, West Virginia University researchers put ChatGPT-5 Pro to the test to determine its abilities on the psychiatry educational front.
Their research showed that human supervision is still a top p more
'The Elephant in the Desert'
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 3 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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'The Elephant in the Desert'
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Data centers may be becoming the thing everybody loves to hate, but they support the foundations of the Internet economy, touching all our lives for better or worse.
The digital cloud doesn't exist in the clouds. It lives in thousands of nondescript buildings scattered around the world, consuming vast amounts of electrical power and water. The AI revolution promises more
AFT, AAUP Respond to Trump Compact 2.0
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT, AAUP Respond to Trump Compact 2.0
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WASHINGTON-AFT President Randi Weingarten and American Association of University Professors President Todd Wolfson issued the following response to the Trump administration's new higher education compact:
"The Trump administration is back with a second version of its higher education compact. The reason is simple: The first one more
AHNS 2026 Takeaways: From AI to Precision Surgery, Roswell Park Experts Advance Head & Neck Cancer Care
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release:
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AHNS 2026 Takeaways: From AI to Precision Surgery, Roswell Park Experts Advance Head & Neck Cancer Care
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -Following their presentations at the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) 12th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer in Boston, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators are sharing key findings from their 21 ac more
Board of Visitors elects new executive committee, reviews president's goals, welcomes new provost, and announces transformative gift
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Board of Visitors elects new executive committee, reviews president's goals, welcomes new provost, and announces transformative gift
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At its first meeting of the new fiscal year, the George Mason University Board of Visitors discussed President Gregory Washington's goals for 2026-27, elected new leadership, announced a transformative gift for the College of Public Health, and officially welcomed new provos more
Building Economic Infrastructure in the Developing World
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release:
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Building Economic Infrastructure in the Developing World
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The demise of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has prompted a robust debate about how best to redeploy United St more
From AI Experiments to Industrial Advantage: How KBR is turning AI into Real-World Outcomes
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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From AI Experiments to Industrial Advantage: How KBR is turning AI into Real-World Outcomes
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For the past few years, the AI conversation has been dominated by large language models. While they have captured attention, the next phase of AI will create value in a very different way. The real opportunity lies in domain-specific more
Global Business Travel Spending to Hit Record $1.71 Trillion in 2026, While Trips Reach 1.84 Billion, Says GBTA Forecast
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Travel] (TNSrep) -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release:
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Global Business Travel Spending to Hit Record $1.71 Trillion in 2026, While Trips Reach 1.84 Billion, Says GBTA Forecast
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GBTA's latest Business Travel Index report shows spending gains driven by higher prices as geopolitical uncertainty and transportation pressures weigh on the outlook
Global business travel spending is forecast to reach a record $1.7 more
Hampton's Commitment to Student Success Earns National Recognition in Forbes' Inaugural HBCU Rankings
HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- Hampton University posted the following news:
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Hampton's Commitment to Student Success Earns National Recognition in Forbes' Inaugural HBCU Rankings
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University recognized among the nation's top five private HBCUs in Forbes' first-ever HBCU college ratings
HAMPTON, Va. (Aug. 3, 2026) -Hampton University's longstanding commitment to preparing graduates for leadership, professional success and meaningful careers has earned national recognition as the Univers more
Highlights from the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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Highlights from the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly elected NGA Chair Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and outgoing NGA Chair Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt closed out the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting Saturday by highlighting the major priorities, policies and initiatives that will guide NGA's work in the coming year.
Moore Elected National Governors A more
In the News: MTSU faculty talk AI, gas prices, jailhouse baptisms, elections, more
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 3 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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In the News: MTSU faculty talk AI, gas prices, jailhouse baptisms, elections, more
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University faculty and staff have been sharing their perspectives with media this spring and summer on various issues, including artificial intelligence, rising gas and housing costs, state elections and jailhouse baptisms.
* Ben Lynch, engineering tech administra more
NSF funding supports Two-Dimensional Crystal Consortium's next chapter
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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NSF funding supports Two-Dimensional Crystal Consortium's next chapter
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded Penn State's Two-Dimensional Crystal Consortium (2DCC) $4.6 million over four years to support its transition toward long-term sustainability while the national user facility continues providing researchers across the country with access to special more
Over 40,000 answers later, Extension tool Tilva's impact is growing, evolving
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Over 40,000 answers later, Extension tool Tilva's impact is growing, evolving
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Whether identifying a plant or animal disease, interpreting a soil test, or finding educational resources, users have turned to Tilva more than 40,000 times since the Penn State Extension artificial-intelligence (AI) tool launched in January. New features introduced in recent months are de more
Readout: CMS Celebrates Delivery of the Health Technology Ecosystem, One Year After Launch
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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Readout: CMS Celebrates Delivery of the Health Technology Ecosystem, One Year After Launch
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently hosted the one-year celebration of the Health Technology Ecosystem, bringing together leaders from the government, healthcare, and technology sectors to feature the significant p more
Rise, Respond and Rebuild: Conference to explore solutions for ending gun violence and healing communities
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 3 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Rise, Respond and Rebuild: Conference to explore solutions for ending gun violence and healing communities
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By Ellen Goldbaum
BUFFALO, N.Y. - National experts in public health, medicine, violence prevention, trauma recovery, education, social work and community advocacy will gather at the University at Buffalo Sept. 11-12 for the Rise, Respond and Rebuild Conferenc more
SMU, Southwest Research Institute launch two projects to advance the future of energy storage
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news:
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SMU, Southwest Research Institute launch two projects to advance the future of energy storage
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In brief:
* SMU and Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) are working on two SPARKS-funded research projects focused on advancing next-generation energy storage technologies.
* The first project aims to improve solid-state batteries for electric vehicles by engineering ultra-thin films that stabilize critical more
Students from All 50 States Produce National Framework for AI in America's Schools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release:
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Students from All 50 States Produce National Framework for AI in America's Schools
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BOSTON, MA AND ALEXANDRIA, VA \- Students representing all 50 states have developed a sweeping national framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in K-12 education, proposing protections for authentic learning, student privacy, fairness, human judgmen more
UPCEA Hallmarks of Excellence
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 3 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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UPCEA Hallmarks of Excellence
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National framework advances institution-wide leadership for learner-centered digital learning, workforce alignment and responsible innovation
University of Phoenix announces that John Woods, Ph.D., Provost and Chief Academic Officer, contributed to UPCEA's newly released Hallmarks of Excellence in Digital Learning Enterprises, a national framework designed to help h more
Beyond AI Literacy: The Vision Behind Stevens Institute of Technology's AiBC Community
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 1 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Beyond AI literacy: The vision behind Stevens' AiBC community
Stevens' new initiative is helping students discover careers, build scientific identity and strengthen the human connections at the heart of STEM education.
What if artificial intelligence could help people not only find meaningful careers, but also create their own opportunities, lower barriers to innovation and pursue work with greate more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Appellate Courts Divided on Scope of Title IX Liability for Schools in Cases of Sexual Harassment Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11352) by legislative attorney Jared P. Cole:
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Appellate Courts Divided on Scope of Title IX Liability for Schools in Cases of Sexual Harassment
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits sex discrimination in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Recipient schools can be liable under Title IX for an insuf more
Extreme Heat & Climate Change Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12733) by environmental policy analyst Jonathan D. Haskett.
Here are excerpts:
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Extreme Heat and Climate Change
Scientific consensus supports a causal relationship between increasing global temperatures and the incidence of extreme heat. Extreme heat can have a range of serious consequences, with record-breaking temperatures and heatwaves occurring in recent years. For ex more
Overview of Small Business Contracting Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45576) on July 21, 2026, entitled "An Overview of Small Business Contracting" by R. Corinne Blackford, small business and economic development policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has broad authority to impact the federal procurement process and how agencies purchase goods and services from private sector firms. One way in which Congress has exercised this authority is b more
Overview of Small Business Contracting Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45576) on July 21, 2026, entitled "An Overview of Small Business Contracting:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Small Business Mentor-Protege Programs and Joint Ventures/81
Small business mentor-protege programs typically seek to pair new businesses with more experienced businesses in mutually beneficial relationships. Proteges may receive financial, technical, or management assistance fro more
Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Recent Developments
As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Mi more
Ukrainian Military Leadership Changes Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12721) by Russian and European Affairs analyst Andrew S. Bowen:
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Ukrainian Military Leadership Changes
On July 15, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Ukraine's minister of defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, after six months in office and amid a wider government overhaul. Zelensky then appointed Evgeniy Khmara, head of the Security Service of Ukraine, as acting d more
Uniform Grants Regulation - OMB's Relation to Federal Grantmaking Agencies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11464) by legislative attorney Sean Stiff:
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The Uniform Grants Regulation: OMB's Relation to Federal Grantmaking Agencies
On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and 41 executive branch grantmaking agencies published in the Federal Register a proposed joint interagency rule. The proposed rule would establish a Uniform Grants Regulation (UGR) that w more
Universal Service Fund Contribution Base Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13280).
The white paper is written by internet and telecommunication policy specialist Patricia Moloney Figliola, telecommunication policy specialist Colby Leigh Pechtol and legislative attorney Chris D. Linebaugh:
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The Universal Service Fund Contribution Base: Considerations for Congress
Introduction
The Universal Service Fund (USF), comprising four federal broadband-re more
Changes to CDC Vaccine Recommendations in 2025 & 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12684) 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 and one of its operating divisions, the Centers for Disease Control more
Department of Homeland Security's Authority to Determine Detention Locations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11463) by Legislative Attorneys Hillel R. Smith and Kristen Hite:
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The Department of Homeland Security's Authority to Determine Detention Locations
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may detain aliens who have violated federal civil immigration laws and who are placed in removal proceedings or ordered removed. To carry out this function, Congress has directed more
Enhanced Geothermal Systems Commercialization Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13278) on July 28, 2026, by energy policy analyst Morgan Smith:
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Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Commercialization
Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) use directional drilling and hydraulic stimulation technologies to add porosity and fluid circulation to locations of naturally occurring underground heat to create conditions necessary for geothermal energy production. Rela more
Farm Credit Administration & Its Board Members Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10767) on July 28, 2026, by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Credit Administration and Its Board Members
Overview
Congress oversees the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), which is the federal financial regulator responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of Farm Credit System (FCS) institutions and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage more
FY2027 NDAA - Status of Legislative Activity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12704) on July 24, 2026, by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen and defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Status of Legislative Activity
On April 3, 2026, President Donald Trump submitted documentation supporting the President's FY2027 budget request, including proposed funding for the U.S. Department of Def more
NOAA FY2027 Budget Request & Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13275) on July 28, 2026, by natural resource policy specialist Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) FY2027 Budget Request and Appropriations
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an agency in the Department of Commerce. NOAA's stated mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, more
Office of the Parliamentarian in the House & Senate Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS20544) on July 28, 2026, entitled "The Office of the Parliamentarian in the House and Senate" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen:
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The House and the Senate each has an Office of the Parliamentarian to provide expert advice and assistance on questions relating to the meaning and application of that chamber's legislative rules, precedents, and practices. The more
Reconciliation 4.0 - How Many Opportunities Does Congress Have to Use Reconciliation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12720) by Congress and legislative process specialists Megan S. Lynch and James V. Saturno:
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Reconciliation 4.0: How Many Opportunities Does Congress Have to Use Reconciliation?
Reconciliation legislation is unique in that it is considered under expedited parliamentary procedures that do not require the support of three-fifths of Senators to end debate, allowing the Senate more
Regulating State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement Actions to Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13279) by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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Regulating State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement Actions to Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS)
The use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) has increased for commercial and recreational purposes; so too have concerns about their potential public safety and security risks. Since 2018, f more
U.S. Marine Corps Ground Combat Element 2040 Initiative Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13276) on July 28, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andorra Bruno.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Marine Corps Ground Combat Element (GCE) 2040 Initiative
Introduction
In March 2020, the U.S. Marine Corps announced a major force design initiative it referred to as "Force Design 2030," now known as "Force Design." As part of this 10-year initiative, the Marines planne more
U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in FY2025 & FY2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13277) on July 28, 2026, by immigration policy specialist Andorra Bruno.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in FY2025 and FY2026
The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) is in uncharted territory. It has been suspended since late January 2025. Under the suspension, only refugees who qualify for an exception are being admitted to the United States. The more
"Skinny Labels" for Generic Drugs Under Hatch-Waxman Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12700) by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey:
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"Skinny Labels" for Generic Drugs Under Hatch-Waxman
New "brand-name" drugs are often protected from generic competition by patents. In general, a drug manufacturer intending to market a generic version of a brand-name drug must either wait for those patents to expire or challenge the validity or applicability of the patents more
Access to Retirement Benefits in the Private Sector, 2010-2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13274) on July 24, 2026, by income security specialists John J. Topoleski and Elizabeth A. Myers.
Here are excerpts:
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Access to Retirement Benefits in the Private Sector: 2010-2025
Access to employer-sponsored pensions among private sector workers increased by seven percentage points from 2010 to 2025. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data indicated that 65% of private se more
Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12171) by income security specialists John J. Topoleski and Elizabeth A. Myers:
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Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans
Introduction
Delphi Technologies is a parts and components supplier to automakers that was spun off from General Motors (GM) in 1999. In May 2009, Delphi's pension plans were terminated, and responsibility for the payment of plan part more
Department of Justice Proposed Rule to Restore Firearms Rights to "Prohibited Persons" Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13273) on July 24, 2026, by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu and firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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The Department of Justice Proposed Rule to Restore Firearms Rights to "Prohibited Persons"
The Gun Control Act (GCA) categorically prohibits certain classes of individuals, including individuals convicted of felony offenses, from possessing, receiving, shipping, or more
Direct Loan Program Student Loans - Terms & Conditions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12267) on July 24, 2026, by social policy specialist Alexandra Hegji.
Here are excerpts:
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Direct Loan Program Student Loans: Terms and Conditions
The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) program is the largest source of federal financial aid supporting students' postsecondary educational pursuits. As of March 31, 2026, $1.6 trillion in Direct Loans, borrowed more
Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary and Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling
For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing more
FY2027 NDAA: Summary of Funding Authorizations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12703) on July 24, 2026, by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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Nuclear Risk Reduction: Executive Branch Policies and Congressional Approaches in the 119th Congress
Following the February 2026 expiration of the 2010 New START arms control agreement, which reduced U.S. and Russian strategic offensive nuclear forces, some Members of the 119th Cong more
Nuclear Risk Reduction - Executive Branch Policies & Congressional Approaches in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12717) on July 24, 2026, by defense policy specialist Anya L. Fink and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin:
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Nuclear Risk Reduction: Executive Branch Policies and Congressional Approaches in the 119th Congress
Following the February 2026 expiration of the 2010 New START arms control agreement, which reduced U.S. and Russian strategic offensive nuclear forces, s more
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11462) by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey:
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Supreme Court Limits Patent Infringement Liability for "Skinny Label" Generic Drugs
On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc., a closely watched patent-infringement case with significant consequences for the generic-drug industry. Hikma v. Amarin con more
Technology-Neutral Clean Electricity Tax Credits Under the IRA & the OBBBA Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12719) by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Technology-Neutral Clean Electricity Tax Credits Under the IRA and the OBBBA
When the FY2022 reconciliation law, also known as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), was enacted, it brought about a shift in the energy tax credit landscape. Among other changes, the IRA scheduled the two largest renewable e more
Transfer of Defense Articles - Foreign Military Sales Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11437) by Christina L. Arabia, security assistance, security cooperation and the global arms trade analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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Transfer of Defense Articles: Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
Overview
Under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, authorized by Congress in the Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (AECA; P.L. 90-629; 22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.2751 et seq.), as amended, th more
Transfer of Defense Articles: Direct Commercial Sales Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11441) by Christina L. Arabia, security assistance, security cooperation and the global arms trade analyst:
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Transfer of Defense Articles: Direct Commercial Sales (DCS)
Overview
The Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) program, authorized by Congress in the Arms Export Control Act (AECA; 22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.2751 et seq.), as amended, provides for the export of U.S. defense article more
U.S.-North Korea Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10246) by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-North Korea Relations
Since the breakdown in 2019 of negotiations between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to freeze and dismantle the North's nuclear weapons program, North Korea (the Democratic People's Republic of Ko more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
19 House Members Oppose ATF Proposed Rules That Weaken Federal Firearms Safeguards and Increase Public Safety Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
The Honorable Robert Cekada
Director
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20226
Dear Director Cekada:
As Democratic Members of the House Committee on the Judiciary, we write to express our opposition to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Expl more
47 U.S. Senators Demand Rescission of Proposed OMB Rule Expanding Presidential Control Over Federal Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 1, 2026
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Dear Director Vought:
We write to express our strong opposition to your proposed regulation on federal financial assistance (Fed. Reg. Vol. 91, No. 103, Friday May 29, 2026) and to insist you resc more
America Outdoors Association Urges Codification of Binding Forest Service Permit Provisions to Ensure Stability and Compliance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the Proposed Rule, "Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Fo more
Center for Democracy & Technology Urges FTC to Rescind Policy Statement on Artificial Intelligence Accuracy and Steering
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20580
Submitted electronically
Re: Comment on Federal Trade Commission AI Policy Statement; Matter No. P264200
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) respectfully submits these comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC more
EPIC Urges FTC to Withdraw Policy Statement Discouraging Compliance With State Artificial Intelligence Laws
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS OF THE ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER to the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Re: Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems
Matter No. P264200
July 31, 2026
I. Introduction
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) submits these comments1 in response to the more
Federal Magistrate Judges Association Urges OPM to Enhance Protections for Judicial Health Data to Address Security Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dear Director Kupor:
On behalf of the Federal Magistrate Judges Association ("FMJA"), I submit this comment regarding the Office of Personnel Management's June 23, 2026 notice proposing to modify and republish in full a system of records previously titled "OPM/Central-15, Health Claims Data Warehouse Records." The notice wa more
FWD.us Condemns Proposed DHS Rule to Restrict Discretionary Employment Authorization and Target DACA Recipients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Office of Policy & Strategy
Regulatory Coordination Division
Re: USCIS-2026-0067-0001. Comments in Response to: Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens
FWD.us submits this comment to express our s more
Just Detention International Urges OMB to Reconsider Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal
Financial Assistance.
To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the proposal to revise the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance located in title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C more
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Urge FTC to Withdraw AI Policy Statement Citing Bias and Consumer Harm Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Andrew Ferguson
Chairman
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20580
Submitted via Regulations.gov
RE: AI Policy Statement, Matter No. P264200
Dear Chairman Ferguson,
On behalf of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights organiz more
Maine Council on Aging Urges CMS to Remove Restrictive Medicaid Community Engagement Rules Impacting Older Adults and Caregivers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: 2454-IFC
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: Community Engagement Requirement Interim Final Rule (CMS-2454-IFC)
Maine Council on Aging (MCOA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Community Engagement Re more
Maritime Association Urges Coast Guard to Preserve Commercial Anchorage Capacity on Hudson River
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Maritime Association Port of NY/NJ
1201 Corbin Street, Elizabeth NJ 07201
Phone (212) 425-5704
www.nymaritime.org
Since 1873
July 17, 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov
RE: Docket No. USCG-2026-0042
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Anchorages; Port of New York
To Whom It May Concern:
The Maritime Association of the P more
National Artificial Intelligence Association Urges FTC to Focus on Consumer Deception and Promote National Consistency in AI Governance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20530
COMMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ASSOCIATION (NAIA)
The National Artificial Intelligence Association1 ("NAIA") respectfully submits these comments regarding the Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accur more
National Association of Convenience Stores Urges Clarification and Refinement of Proposed Federal Grantmaking Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
The White House
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034)
Director Vought,
On behalf of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), thank you for the opportunity to offer these comments on the more
National Coalition of Social Security Urges SSA to Improve Clarity and Accessibility of Benefit Forms and Processes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 25, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Attn: Desk Officer for SSA
Social Security Administration, OLCA
Attn: Reports Clearance Director
Mail Stop 3253 Altmeyer
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235
Re: Docket No. SSA-2026-0463-91 FR 30774 (May 26, 2026).
Dear OMB and SSA:
We write on behalf of our group, t more
National Disability Coalition Urges Protections for Medicaid Beneficiaries Amid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RE: CMS-2454-IFC-Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Submitted by:
Andreah Forbes, Co-Founder
National Disability & Home Care Rights Coalition
andreah@nationaldisabilityhcbs.org
Comment of the National Disability & Home Care Rights Coalition
The National Disability & Home Care Rig more
Native Village of Afognak Urges OMB to Conduct Tribal Consultation on Grant Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Native Village of Afognak
To embrace, protect, develop, and enhance Alutiiq culture, protect our traditional use areas and encourage unity among the Alutiiq of the Kodiak Archipelago
July 13, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503
Submitted electr more
Northwestern University Professor Kim Opposes OMB Proposed Rule Altering Federal Research Grant Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 2, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN more
Prime Mover Institute Urges OMB to Codify Gold Standard Science Principles in Federal Grant Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Andrew Reisig
Joel Savary
Office of Federal Financial Management
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Prime Mover Institute's Comment on the Proposed Rule Entitled: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, 91 Fe more
Sigma Xi Warns OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Risks Scientific Integrity and Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Sigma Xi Response to OMB Proposed Rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, respectfully submits this response to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. Founded in 1886 to honor excellence in scientific rese more
Spirit Lake Tribe Urges OMB to Conduct Formal Tribal Consultation on Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
To OMB Leadership:
The Spirit Lake Tribe (SLT), a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe with a more
Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation Urges Fish & Wildlife Service to Maintain Existing Wetland Easement Setback Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Sportsmen's Alliance
801 Kingsmill Parkway
Columbus, OH 43229
sportsmensalliance.org
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 31 July, 2026
Policy and Regulations Branch
C/O Madonna Baucum, Chief of Regulations
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.
Re: Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation's Comments on FWS' Request for I more
Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Withdraw Combination Drug Policy Proposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
SUBJ: Comments on CMS-4215-P: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Proposed Rule
Dear Administrator Oz,
On behalf of the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI) we more
University of Alabama Pathology Professor Ullrich Calls for Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Altering Federal Research Funding and Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
June 30, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN more
University of Illinois Research Vice Chancellor Groden Warns Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Threatens Scientific Leadership and Economic Prosperity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Russell T. Vought, Director
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Federal Financial Management
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comment on Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance
Document ID OMB-2026-0034-0001 RIN 0348-AB88
Dear Director Vought:
This response on behalf of the Universit more
University of Virginia Physics Professor Hirosky Urges OMB to Preserve Merit-Based Peer Review and Scientific Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
I respectfully submit these comments in my individual capacity as a working research scientist with direct, sustained experience in the federally funded research enterprise affected by the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule for federal financial assistance, published May 19, 2026 (OMB-2026-0034-0001). I am a Pro more
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule - Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Services
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
On behalf of Upstream Rehabilitation and the clinicians an more
Wildlife Society Southern California Chapter Oppose OMB Rules Threatening Scientific Grants and Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Southern California Chapter of The Wildlife Society
socal@tws-socal.org
Date: 7/13/2026
To: Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Re: Comment Letter on the OMB proposed rule, titled "Regulation for Federal Financial
Assistance": OMB-2026-0034
To Whom It May Concern,
The Southern California Chapter of The Wildlife Soci more
Tipoffs: Iran
CAIR Calls on Congress to Demand Justice After Trump Admin Kills Family in Iran With 2,000 Lb Bomb
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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CAIR Calls on Congress to Demand Justice after Trump Admin Kills Family in Iran with 2,000 lb Bomb
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged lawmakers to launch a full, independent investigation and hold the Trump administration and the Pentagon accountable after a strike utilizing a 2,0 more
CBRE Midyear Real Estate Outlook: Leasing Momentum to Carry Into Second Half of Year
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release:
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CBRE Midyear Real Estate Outlook: Leasing Momentum to Carry Into Second Half of Year
Construction activity restrained in most sectors; Tech industry expansion benefits office and data center sectors
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The U.S. commercial real estate market should hold its ground and, in some cases, improve in the second half of this year despite the U.S./Iran conflict, accordin more
DNC: Trump Dines With Wealthy Donors as Americans Struggle to Get By in His Economy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Trump Dines With Wealthy Donors as Americans Struggle to Get By in His Economy
New polling shows voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy for the first time in nearly a decade
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Tonight, Donald Trump will travel to California to give a so-called economic speech to his wealthy donors at his golf club and tout his administration's failed policies that have left w more
Ifo Institute: Business Climate in German Retail Improves Slightly
MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 5 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Business Climate in German Retail Improves Slightly
The ifo Business Climate in Germany's retail sector rose slightly in July to -28.7 points, up from -32.4 points in June. Companies' assessments of their current business situation were somewhat less pessimistic than in the previous month. Business expectations improved somewhat but remain predominantly pessimistic. "Although the business climate more
Report to the Secretary of the Treasury From the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following letter on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Report to the Secretary of the Treasury from the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee
Letter to the Secretary
Dear Mr. Secretary,
Since the TBAC last met in early May, the Iran conflict and its effect on energy prices have remained the dominant influence on global markets. After Brent crude peaked near $126 during the spring, a fragile ceasefire and de-escalation pushed prices lower more
U.N. Human Rights Council: Iran - Turk Says Executions Used to Instill Fear, Suppress Dissent
GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 5 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following statement by U.N. Human Rights Chief Volker Turk on Iran executions:
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Iran: Turk says executions used to instill fear, suppress dissent
I am alarmed by the rise in executions and death sentences issued in Iran since March, and that capital punishment continues to be used to instill fear among the population and suppress dissent. I urge the authorities to urgently halt all executions and move towar more
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary Entitled President Trump Flips on Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on Aug. 3, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow:
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President Trump Flips on Iran
After a flurry of threats between both sides, President Trump insists that an Iran peace deal is "imminent."
As reported by Fox News:
President Donald Trump said Sunday that a deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program is near while claiming competing factions inside the Iranian regime re more
Big Oil Should Listen to Trump and Return Windfall Profits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Big Oil Should Listen to Trump and Return Windfall Profits
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Speaking to reporters yesterday, and posting on social media, President Trump said that ExxonMobil and Chevron made "too much money" on inflated oil prices due to the Iran war prices due to the Iran war and that "they ought to give some of that back to the public".
Tyson Slocum, director of Public Citizen's energy more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, LAWMAKERS INVESTIGATE REPORTS THAT DOD FAILED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CARE FOR SERVICE MEMBERS INJURED IN IRANIAN STRIKE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, LAWMAKERS INVESTIGATE REPORTS THAT DOD FAILED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CARE FOR SERVICE MEMBERS INJURED IN IRANIAN STRIKE
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Congressman Pat Ryan, Lawmakers Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike
Survivors of Iranian attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait say Pentagon ignored requests for advanced medical aid, failed to p more
Cortez Masto Introduces Bill Package to Lower Costs for Families, Take Advantage of Emerging Technology
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Introduces Bill Package to Lower Costs for Families, Take Advantage of Emerging Technology
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced three bills to make electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean transportation technologies more accessible to consumers throughout the country.
Under the Trump Administration, Nevada families have spent $2,21 more
Delivering $140 Million for North Carolina, Supporting Our Troops, and Strengthening America
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Delivering $140 Million for North Carolina, Supporting Our Troops, and Strengthening America
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Dear friend,
As Fort Bragg's Congressman, making sure our servicemembers and their families have the pay, resources, and support they deserve is one of my top priorities.
That's why I voted to pass this year's National Defense Authorization Act. The bill expands support for servicemembers, streng more
ICYMI: Garamendi, Markey, Merkley, Beyer Pen Op-Ed on Trump's Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal in MS NOW
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Garamendi, Markey, Merkley, Beyer Pen Op-Ed on Trump's Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal in MS NOW
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), alongside Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA-08), published an op-ed in MS NOW warning that the Trump administration's proposed nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi more
ICYMI: Nobel Prize-Winning Economist and Former Economic Advisor to President Zelenskyy Endorse Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, posted the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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ICYMI: Nobel Prize-Winning Economist and Former Economic Advisor to President Zelenskyy Endorse Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
Today, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 received another endorsement from two prominent economists in an op-ed in Project Syndicate. Simon Johnson, winner of the 202 more
ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview with Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview with Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers
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WASHINGTON - During an interview with Heatmap News' Robinson Meyer, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, was joined by former U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Gra more
Maine State Rep. Ray Issues Commentary: Don't Miss Out on $300 Direct Relief Checks
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 4 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following commentary by Maine State Rep. Mike Ray:
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Rep. Ray: Don't miss out on $300 direct relief checks
The Legislature has completed its work for the 2025-2026 term, and while there is much to report, there is one item I want to be sure our community knows about.
Recognizing that many Mainers are struggling with rising prices from tariffs and the ongoing Iran war, my colleagues and I passed legislation to return tax dolla more
Mich. Democratic Party: As MAGA Gov. Primary Careens Towards Finish Line, Republicans Fret Over John James
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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As MAGA Gov. Primary Careens Towards Finish Line, Republicans Fret Over John James
As the yearlong Michigan Republican primary for governor--which has seen unprecedented infighting, spending, and personal attacks--careens towards primary election day tomorrow, Republicans across Michigan are fretting over John James and listing a "litany of complaints" over his campaign.
James more
Padilla Introduces Legislation to Ban Trump from Selling Inside Access to his Presidential Announcements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Introduces Legislation to Ban Trump from Selling Inside Access to his Presidential Announcements
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Trump Media Group began providing financial traders exclusive access to Trump's Truth Social posts for $100,000 per month starting August 1st
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced the Stop Corrupt Trading Act, legislation to prohibit any President or Vice Presiden more
Rep. Pramila Jayapal Holds Roundtable in Seattle on Trump's Cuts to Long-Term Care for Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal Holds Roundtable in Seattle on Trump's Cuts to Long-Term Care for Immigrants
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No Cuts to Healthcare Coalition Outlines Devastating Cuts to Immigrant Healthcare Coming Oct 1 due to Trump's HR 1
SEIU 775: We urge Gov and Legislature to "authorize emergency spending to stop this catastrophe before it happens"
SEATTLE, WA-Yesterday, the No Cuts to Healthcare coalition held a roundta more
Sen. Murray Issues Floor Remarks on Bipartisan Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following floor remarks on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Senator Murray Floor Remarks on Bipartisan CR
ICYMI: Senator Murray on Release of CR Text
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Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the first procedural vote on the bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) released on Sunday, which extends governm more
Senator Murray Remarks on Averting Shutdown & Democrats' Fight to Deliver for Families in Spending Bills
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Remarks on Averting Shutdown & Democrats' Fight to Deliver for Families in Spending Bills
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Senate Democratic leadership press conference on the Senate advancing the bipartisan continuing resolution (CR), which extends government fundin more
State Dept. Imposes Nonproliferation Sanctions on Foreign Persons
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State imposed nonproliferation measures on multiple foreign individuals and entities under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act, citing activities involving transfers of goods, services or technology linked to weapons of mass destruction or missile programs.
The measures took effect July 24, 2026, and apply to persons in Russia, Malaysia, Iran, Syria, China, Taiwan and North Korea. The sanctions prohibit U.S. government procu more
"Ryan Mackenzie Avoids Constituent's Question on Iran Military Spending, then Votes for More Spending" [Heartland Signal]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Ryan Mackenzie Avoids Constituent's Question on Iran Military Spending, then Votes for More Spending" [Heartland Signal]
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"The vote marked the fifth time Mackenzie has voted against measures to limit funding or military engagement in the region."
Congressman Ryan Mackenzie is facing new scrutiny for voting to continue the Iran war just hours after he had "declined to answer a co more
BREAKING: Jon Husted Took Maximum Donations From Big Oil Companies Profiting Off Iran War
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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BREAKING: Jon Husted Took Maximum Donations From Big Oil Companies Profiting Off Iran War
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CNBC Report: Exxon and Chevron profits surge on rising oil prices due to Iran war
COLUMBUS, OHIO -As gas prices soar across Ohio thanks to the Husted-backed Iran war, oil giants like Chevron and Exxon are raking in massive profits. While Ohioans pay more at the pump, Jon Husted is taking the maximum legal contributio more
Global Business Travel Spending to Hit Record $1.71 Trillion in 2026, While Trips Reach 1.84 Billion, Says GBTA Forecast
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Travel] (TNSrep) -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release:
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Global Business Travel Spending to Hit Record $1.71 Trillion in 2026, While Trips Reach 1.84 Billion, Says GBTA Forecast
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GBTA's latest Business Travel Index report shows spending gains driven by higher prices as geopolitical uncertainty and transportation pressures weigh on the outlook
Global business travel spending is forecast to reach a record $1.7 more
ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Spain, Iran and Community Reinvestment Act Reforms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Spain, Iran and Community Reinvestment Act Reforms
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Washington-On Friday, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss Spain's immigration crisis, the latest in Iran and the Trump Administration's proposed reform of the Commu more
In the News: MTSU faculty talk AI, gas prices, jailhouse baptisms, elections, more
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 3 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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In the News: MTSU faculty talk AI, gas prices, jailhouse baptisms, elections, more
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University faculty and staff have been sharing their perspectives with media this spring and summer on various issues, including artificial intelligence, rising gas and housing costs, state elections and jailhouse baptisms.
* Ben Lynch, engineering tech administra more
Kaine Statement On Voting Against Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Statement On Voting Against Continuing Resolution
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted against proceeding to a continuing resolution to extend government funding through December 11:
"The funding resolution negotiated by Senate Appropriations leaders has much good substance that would, in normal times, earn my vote. But more
Senator Murray Floor Remarks on Bipartisan CR
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Floor Remarks on Bipartisan CR
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ICYMI: Senator Murray on Release of CR Text
***WATCH: Senator Murray's full speech
Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the first procedural vote on the bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) released on Sunday, which extends government fundin more
TOP Airports Worldwide: Barcelona-El-Prat and Dusseldorf are number one in the rankings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release:
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TOP Airports Worldwide: Barcelona-El-Prat and Dusseldorf are number one in the rankings
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Today, the Consumer Choice Center released the second edition of its highly anticipated World Consumer more
Where is Joe Lombardo?: With Under 100 Days Until Election Night, Lombardo is Hiding From Struggling Nevadans
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Where is Joe Lombardo?: With Under 100 Days Until Election Night, Lombardo is Hiding From Struggling Nevadans
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As Nevadans sound the alarm on sky-high costs and small businesses are on the brink of closing thanks to the Lombardo-Trump economy, Joe Lombardo hasn't held a single press conference in 75 days.
Instead of addressing Nevadans' concerns about rising costs, Lombardo has only sat down more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Beyond the Rome Talks - Pilot Zones, Hezbollah, and Rebuilding State Authority in South Lebanon
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary by non-resident senior associate Paul Salem:
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Beyond the Rome Talks: Pilot Zones, Hezbollah, and Rebuilding State Authority in South Lebanon
The second round of Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome--and the seventh round overall--is scheduled from August 4 to 6. Lebanon heads to the talks facing both tailwinds and headwinds. On the positive side, the implementation of the first pilot zones-- more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Six Reasons Why the United States Is Low on Munitions
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary by Mark F. Cancian, senior adviser with the CSIS Defense and Security Department, and Chris H. Park, research associate for the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy:
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Six Reasons Why the United States Is Low on Munitions
The United States' shortage of key munitions has entered the national debate and reportedly become a major element in presidential decisionmaking in the ongoing U.S. c more
Maine Gov. Mills Radio Address: New Laws Will Lower Costs, Strengthen Education, and Create Opportunity
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 31 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address:
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New Laws Will Lower Costs, Strengthen Education, and Create Opportunity
Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening.
You know, even at a time when Washington, D.C. seems unable to get much of anything done, here in Maine, we're proving once again that people of goodwill can get together and solve problems. Working with people of all parties and with members of the public, we more
