SAN JOSE, California, April 29 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on April 28, 2026:
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Adobe Completes Semrush Acquisition, Strengthening CX Enterprise with Enhanced Brand Visibility Capabilities
Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) -- the global technology leader that unleashes creativity, productivity and customer experiences through innovative tools and platforms -- today announced the completion of its acquisition of Semrush Holdings, Inc., a leading brand visibility more
All In on AI: Michigan Tech Launches New Degree, Concentration and Minor
HOUGHTON, Michigan, April 29 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release:
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All In on AI: Michigan Tech Launches New Degree, Concentration and Minor
Michigan Technological University will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree program this fall, making it one of a select group of institutions nationwide to offer a dedicated undergraduate program in the field.
Michigan Tech's new bachelor's degree program in AI doubles down on the Uni more
BGSU Awarded Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to Expand AI, Immersive Technology in the Classroom
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, April 29 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news:
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BGSU awarded Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to expand AI, immersive technology in the classroom
The grant will support a university-wide effort to integrate AI and immersive technologies into the curriculum, preparing students for rapidly evolving industries
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Bowling Green State University recently was awarded a Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to launch a university-wide initia more
Centrical Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Transformational Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Performance Intelligence
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- 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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Centrical Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Transformational Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Performance Intelligence
Recognized for advancing performance intelligence through transformational innovation that enhances frontline productivity, engagement, and business outcome more
City Colleges of Chicago Announces Five Year Expansion of Partnership With One Million Degrees to Scale Wraparound Support to Reach Over 3,000 Students Annually
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news:
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City Colleges of Chicago Announces Five Year Expansion of Partnership with One Million Degrees to Scale Wraparound Support to Reach Over 3,000 Students Annually
Partnership will scale proven One Million Degrees program, offering a national blueprint for community college student success
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City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)--Illinois' largest community college system, serving more than 73,000 students--today more
College of Charleston Announces Distinguished Faculty Awards
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 29 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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College of Charleston Announces Distinguished Faculty Awards
Eight College of Charleston faculty members received Distinguished Faculty Awards at the Celebration of Faculty on April 23, 2026.
Alicia Lutz
Every year, the Office of the Provost recognizes outstanding faculty members who demonstrate excellence in various areas of advising, teaching and research through a series of Faculty Awards more
Cowley College Hosts Spring Robotics Competition for Area Students
ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, April 29 -- Cowley College issued the following news release:
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Cowley College Hosts Spring Robotics Competition for Area Students
Cowley College welcomed 200 students from across south-central Kansas for its annual Spring Robotics Competition, showcasing creativity, teamwork, coding skills, and problem-solving through two days of engaging robotics challenges.
The event featured separate competition days for basic and advanced divisions, allowing students of varyin more
Cynthia Stebbins Extends Support to CSHL Fellows
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, April 29 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news:
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Cynthia Stebbins extends support to CSHL Fellows
Cynthia Rossbach Stebbins has pledged a significant financial contribution to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) to endow the CSHL Fellows Program, empowering early-career scientists to pursue high-impact research in areas from cancer biology to artificial intelligence.
Stebbins' gift, which will be matched by Cold Spring Harbor Labor more
DOE Idaho National Laboratory: U.S. Partnership Aligns Drone Innovation for National Security
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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US partnership aligns drone innovation for national security
From the skies over Ukraine to the southern U.S. border, drones are transforming the nature of global conflict and domestic security. Unauthorized unmanned aerial systems, and efforts to detect, track, identify and mitigate them, shape homeland security operations daily.
Drone-delivered kinetic attacks pe more
DOE Opens New HPC4EI Call to Connect US Manufacturers With National-Lab Supercomputing
LIVERMORE, California, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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DOE opens new HPC4EI call to connect US manufacturers with national-lab supercomputing
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has opened a new call for proposals under the High-Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) program, a national initiative managed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) that connects U.S. manufacturers with the com more
DOE: Secretary Wright Signs Agreements To Grow American LNG Exports, Advances 'Trump Peace Pipelines Framework'
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Secretary Wright Signs Agreements To Grow American LNG Exports, Advances 'Trump Peace Pipelines Framework'
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA--U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright joined U.S. officials and American companies at the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit today in announcing billions of dollars of private capital investment in the Central and Eastern European region. Deal signings incl more
EIU Students Demonstrate Transformative Power of Research at NCUR in Virginia
CHARLESTON, Illinois, April 29 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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EIU students demonstrate transformative power of research at NCUR in Virginia
Nine students representing Eastern Illinois University turn intellectual curiosity into discovery on national stage
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Following what's become an almost annual tradition, nine Eastern Illinois University students recently were recognized at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virg more
Experian Meets the Next Generation With First 'AI Sponsored Snaps' to Promote Financial Education on Snapchat
COSTA MESA, California, April 29 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Experian Meets the Next Generation with First 'AI Sponsored Snaps' to promote Financial Education on Snapchat
Expanding its consumer first AI strategy, Experian aims to bring trusted financial information into everyday digital conversations where younger consumers already connect
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Experian(R) today announced it plans to expand access to trusted financial more
First Lady Melania Trump Reinforces the Importance of Technology and Education With Queen Camilla
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The White House issued the following news on April 28, 2026:
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First Lady Melania Trump Reinforces the Importance of Technology and Education with Her Majesty Queen Camilla
First Lady Melania Trump led an innovative cross-cultural educational program today using artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Within the spirit of Mrs. Trump's Fostering the Future Together, a group of American students joined the First Lady and Her Majesty Queen Camilla to learn about more
From Black Box to Glass Box: Sage and PwC Commit to Tackling AI Trust Gap in Finance
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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From Black Box to Glass Box: Sage and PwC commit to tackling AI trust gap in finance
* New research by Sage and IDC shows seven in ten finance leaders will reject AI outputs they cannot explain, highlighting the need for more transparent, accountable AI.
* Finance professionals are spending an average of 12.9 hours every week reconstructing, more
Gartner Estimates U.S. States' Privacy Fines Totaled $3.425 Billion in 2025; Trend Expected to Accelerate Through 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 29 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Estimates U.S. States' Privacy Fines Totaled $3.425 Billion in 2025; Trend Expected to Accelerate Through 2028
In the U.S., More Fines Have Been Levied Due to Violations of Privacy Laws in 2025 Than the Five Years Prior Combined
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Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, has estimated that U.S. states gave out $3.425 more
Gartner Identifies Six Steps to Manage AI Agent Sprawl
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 29 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Identifies Six Steps to Manage AI Agent Sprawl
Overview
* By 2028, an Average Global Fortune 500 Enterprise Will Have Over 150,000 Agents in Use
* Only 13% of Organizations Think They Have the Right AI Agent Governance in Place
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Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, has identified six steps to help organizations reduce more
Gartner Predicts by 2029, CFOs Who Implement Strategic AI Deployment Will Add 10 Margin Points of Growth
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 29 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts by 2029, CFOs Who Implement Strategic AI Deployment Will Add 10 Margin Points of Growth
Using AI and Finance Technology to Drive Competitive Advantage Will be Explored at The Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo in National Harbor on May 27-29
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By 2029, CFOs in organizations that implement strategic AI and technology portfolio reso more
Gartner Survey Finds 85% of Service and Support Leaders are Expanding Human Agent Responsibilities Despite Expectations of Mass AI Layoffs
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 29 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Finds 85% of Service and Support Leaders are Expanding Human Agent Responsibilities Despite Expectations of Mass AI Layoffs
While 31% Have Implemented or Are Planning AI-driven Layoffs Through 1Q27, Leaders Are Far More Likely To Be Pursuing Workforce Redesign Rather Than Role Elimination
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Eighty-five percent of customer servi more
GitLab Deepens Integration With Anthropic's Claude Models to Accelerate Secure Software Development
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 29 -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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GitLab Deepens Integration with Anthropic's Claude Models to Accelerate Secure Software Development
* AI agents in GitLab Duo Agent Platform can now call Anthropic's newest Claude models, with every action governed by GitLab's existing compliance, audit, and policy framework; no separate governance layer more
HPE Accelerates Red Sea Global's Vision to Redefine Luxury Hospitality in Saudi Arabia With AI-Native Switching and Wi-Fi
SPRING, Texas, April 29 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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HPE accelerates Red Sea Global's vision to redefine luxury hospitality in Saudi Arabia with AI-native switching and Wi-Fi
In this article
* HPE is providing Red Sea Global with an AI-native, self-driving network to power the expansion of its luxury tourism destinations, enabling secure, scalable, and always-on connectivity
* Built on HPE Aruba more
Indiana Chamber Calls 'IN AI' a Forward-Looking Move in the Right Direction
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 29 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Indiana Chamber Calls 'IN AI' a Forward-Looking Move in the Right Direction
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce applauds Governor Mike Braun's announcement today, revealing "IN AI," a new statewide initiative focused on helping businesses grow, create jobs and increase wages through the practical application of human-centered artificial intelligence.
Braun explained the i more
Innovative Research at Sam Houston State University Leads to Two Patents Advancing Agriculture and Forensic Science
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 29 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news:
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Innovative Research at Sam Houston State University Leads to Two New Patents Advancing Agriculture and Forensic Science
Innovative Research at Sam Houston State University Leads to Two New Patents Advancing Agriculture and Forensic Science
By Ossiel Olivares
Sam Houston State University continues to advance its reputation as a leader in applied research with two newly issued patents that merge cutt more
Liverpool FC and SAS Will Deliver More Personalized, Real-Time Digital Fan Experiences With AI
CARY, North Carolina, April 29 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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Liverpool FC and SAS will deliver more personalized, real-time digital fan experiences with AI
One of world's largest football clubs will deepen digital supporter engagement using AI-driven marketing and advanced analytics from SAS; AI agents will enable more adaptive, orchestrated fan experiences
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Liverpool FC (LFC) will use artificial intelligence more
Mattel, Amazon MGM Studios and Save the Children Launch Global Giveback Campaign for "Masters of the Universe" Film
EL SEGUNDO, California, April 29 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on April 28, 2026:
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Mattel, Amazon MGM Studios and Save the Children Launch Global Giveback Campaign for "Masters of the Universe" Film
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, alongside Amazon MGM Studios and international humanitarian organization Save the Children, today announced more
MBI Sets Attendance Record at 2026 World of Modular, Names 2026 Awards of Distinction Winners
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 29 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release:
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MBI Sets Attendance Record at 2026 World of Modular, Names 2026 Awards of Distinction Winners
The Modular Building Institute's 2026 World of Modular conference and tradeshow concluded April 23 at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas after a record-setting week of education, networking, and global industry engagement.
More than 1,800 attendees took part in the four-day event, inc more
NJIT Infrastructure Forum Connects AI, Workforce and Resilience Challenges
NEWARK, New Jersey, April 29 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Infrastructure Forum Connects AI, Workforce and Resilience Challenges
Written by: Evan Koblentz
Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, energy demand, transportation systems, water quality and workforce development are no longer separate conversations, but rather connected challenges where universities can help move ideas into practice, said leaders from academia, government and indus more
Sage Acquires Doyen AI to Help SMBs Migrate and Go Live Faster With AI
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sage acquires Doyen AI to help SMBs migrate and go live faster with AI
The acquisition brings AI-enabled implementation capabilities to Sage, helping customers and partners migrate from legacy systems to modern Sage solutions faster and more accurately.
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Sage (FTSE: SGE), a leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized more
SAS AI Navigator to Bring Order to AI Chaos
CARY, North Carolina, April 29 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS AI Navigator to bring order to AI chaos
New SaaS platform will accept any model or agent, govern every use case and accelerate AI innovation
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The rush to implement AI leaves organizations struggling to track its use, with the promise of increased productivity leading to overreliance on unproven AI without sufficient trustworthy AI safeguards. To more
SAS Aims AI Agents at Industry's Toughest Challenges
CARY, North Carolina, April 29 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS aims AI agents at industry's toughest challenges
From finance to the factory floor, SAS industry accelerators give customers a competitive edge
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What's keeping many industry players from succeeding with AI agents and models? Namely, a talent gap, a lack of sector-specific AI expertise, budget and time constraints, and a "move fast and break thin more
SAS Expands SAS Viya With Governed AI Assistants and Agentic AI Capabilities
CARY, North Carolina, April 29 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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SAS expands SAS Viya with governed AI assistants and agentic AI capabilities
New AI assistants and agent infrastructure help business and analytics teams move from experimentation to governed, production-ready intelligence
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SAS, a global leader in data and AI, today announced expansions to SAS(R) Viya(R) that advance the platform's more
SAS Survey: Industry Leaders on the Quantum AI Cusp
CARY, North Carolina, April 29 (TNSxrep) -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS survey: Industry leaders on the quantum AI cusp
Upcoming SAS offering to equip organizations with quantum AI for real ROI
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SAS INNOVATE, DALLAS - As the supply chain to support quantum hardware stabilizes, many experts anticipate that this emerging technology will be popularized and production-ready by the early 2030s. Some assume that more
Sens. Cruz, Schatz, Curtis, Schiff Introduce New Bill Giving Parents Control Over Kids' AI Chatbot Use
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Cruz, Schatz, Curtis, Schiff Introduce New Bill Giving Parents Control Over Kids' AI Chatbot Use
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), John Curtis (R-Utah), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) today introduced the CHATBOT Act, legislation that would put parents, not Bi more
UNE Students Track Coastal Currents Using Technology From Portland Start-up
BIDDEFORD, Maine, April 29 -- The University of New England issued the following news:
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UNE students track coastal currents using technology from Portland start-up
Marine science students deploy a water quality monitoring buoy built by Bluesonde with one of the company's cofounders.
Story by Deirdre Fleming Stires
When a dozen University of New England students boarded a research vessel on April 22, they weren't just completing a lab assignment: They were deploying technology designed more
Virginia Tech: Research and Scholarship Honored With Spring Awards
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Research and scholarship honored with spring awards
Each year, the Office of Research and Innovation collaborates with the Office of Faculty Affairs to honor the extraordinary faculty who have demonstrated such impact through three awards: the Early Career Scholarly Impact Award, the Frontier Award, and the Engaged Research Award.
By Travis Williams
Faculty members are working on research that impacts everyday more
$125 Million in Combined Giving Establishes the Halicioglu School of Data Science and Computing
LA JOLLA, California, April 28 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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$125 Million in Combined Giving Establishes the Halicioglu School of Data Science and Computing
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Key Takeaways
* The Halicioglu School of Data Science and Computing has been established with $125 million in support from alumnus Taner Halicioglu '96.
* The school's vision is to advance data and computing to improve society and build a better future, and to prepare the next more
A USC team is targeting the spinal cord to solve paralysis' most overlooked problem
LOS ANGELES, California, April 28 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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A USC team is targeting the spinal cord to solve paralysis' most overlooked problem
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When Vasileios Christopoulos, now an assistant professor in the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering at USC Viterbi, was working in a brain-computer interface lab at Caltech, helping paralyzed patients control robotic arms with their thoughts, he kept heari more
Adaptation of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Models Based on Site-Specific Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- QUALCOMM INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12615616 B2, initially filed Aug. 8, 2023) developed by three inventors Hamed Pezeshki, San Diego, California; Taesang Yoo, San Diego, California; and Tao Luo, San Diego, California, for "Adaptation of artificial intelligence/machine learning models based on site-specific data." more
AETC Lines of Effort power the force behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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AETC Lines of Effort power the force behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy
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Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring more
Agentic Artificial Intelligence System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- An inventor from Saratoga, California, Bao Q Tran has been awarded a patent (No. US 12614236 B1, initially filed May 29, 2025) for "Agentic artificial intelligence system." more
AI Calculation Circuit
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- SHENZHEN SUANHAI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12613675 B2, initially filed Dec. 6, 2021) developed by five inventors Chia-Lin Lu, Hsinchu, Taiwan; Yuan-Hsiang Kuo, Hsinchu, Taiwan; Wei-Chun Chang, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Tsung-Hsien Lin, Zhubei, Taiwan; and Chin-Chung Yen, New Taipei, Taiwan, for "AI calculation circuit." more
AI Platform With Automatic Analysis Data and Methods for Use Therewith
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- VIRTUOUS AI, INC., Campbell, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614109 B1, initially filed Aug. 17, 2022) developed by Rory Donovan, Rancho Cucamonga, California, for "AI platform with automatic analysis data and methods for use therewith." more
AI-driven Platform for API Dialogue
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD., Tel Aviv, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12613756 B2, initially filed Sept. 28, 2023) developed by five inventors Barak Kfir, Givat Shmuel, Israel; Albert Havinson, Ramat Gan, Israel; Nofar Bardugo, Ramat Gan, Israel; Dan Karpati, Even Yehuda, Israel; and Tamir Zegman, Tel Aviv, Israel, for "AI-driven platform for API dialogue." more
AI/ML and Blockchained Based Automated Reservoir Management Platform
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- LANDMARK GRAPHICS CORPORATION, Houston, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12613355 B2, initially filed Aug. 21, 2020) developed by four inventors Keshava Prasad Rangarajan, Sugarland, Texas; Raja Vikram R. Pandya, Katy, Texas; Srinath Madasu, Houston, Texas; and Shashi Dande, Spring, Texas, for "AI/ML and blockchained based automated reservoir management platform." more
Applied Artificial Intelligence Technology for Narrative Generation Using an Invocable Analysis Service
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- SALESFORCE, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614042 B2, initially filed April 24, 2024) developed by three inventors Alexander Rudolf Sippel, Chicago, Illinois; Bo He, Chicago, Illinois; and Nathan William Krapf, Chicago, Illinois, for "Applied artificial intelligence technology for narrative generation using an invocable analysis service." more
Artificial Intelligence Based Generation of Data Connectors
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- FIVETRAN INC., Oakland, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12613789 B2, initially filed Oct. 18, 2023) developed by eight inventors Levon Korganyan, Tarzana, California; Meel Velliste, San Ramon, California; Emrah Diril, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Sergey Numerov, Walnut Creek, California; Ashutosh Chaurasia, Rajasthan, India; Shreyans Shrimal, Telangana, India; Varun Dhall, Uttar Pradesh, India; and Ravi Sharda, Karnataka, India, for "Artificial i more
Artificial Intelligence Optimized Parking System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- NVIDIA CORPORATION, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614457 B1, initially filed Nov. 7, 2022) developed by Ruthie Lyle, Durham, North Carolina, for "Artificial intelligence optimized parking system." more
Artificial-Intelligence-Integrated Glossary Engine in a Glossary System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12613879 B2, initially filed Sept. 13, 2024) developed by four inventors Christopher Walker Barrett, New York, New York; Jack Micle Pullikottil, Redmond, Washington; Vishnu Sivadasan, Kirkland, Washington; and Hardi Hasmukh Rathod, Maharashtra, India, for "Artificial-intelligence-integrated glossary engine in a glossary system." more
Baruch College Hosts 2026 "Newsies" Awards as New Generation of Student Newsrooms Earns Citywide Honors
NEW YORK, April 28 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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Baruch College Hosts 2026 "Newsies" Awards as New Generation of Student Newsrooms Earns Citywide Honors
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Seventeen NYC public high schools recognized; student journalists honored across 10 categories at annual conference
Baruch College hosted the 2026 Newsies Awards on Friday, April 24, recognizing outstanding high school journalism produced by students across New York City. Presented as part of Baruch's annual NYC Publ more
Bobby Stilwell, Allison Heimsath and Mike Seper receive UMSL Hero Awards
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 28 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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Bobby Stilwell, Allison Heimsath and Mike Seper receive UMSL Hero Awards
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This month's Hero Award recipients are (from left) Bobby Stilwell, software support analyst for Information Technology Services; Allison Heimsath, associate director for first-time college recruitment in the Office of Admissions; and Mike Seper, director of the Office of IP Management and Commercialization. (P more
CAPAC Launches Caregiving Task Force to Support and Advocate for AANHPI Caregivers
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release:
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CAPAC Launches Caregiving Task Force to Support and Advocate for AANHPI Caregivers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -During Care Workers Recognition Month, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) announced the launch of its new Caregiving Task Force, led by Co-Chairs Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), to support Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Paci more
CCIA Urges Court to Affirm Fair Use Protections for Generative AI Training
WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Urges Court to Affirm Fair Use Protections for Generative AI Training
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Washington -The Computer & Communications Industry Association today filed an amicus brief urging the Northern District of California court to confirm that training generative artificial intelligence models on copyrighted material - in this case, song lyrics - is a law more
CHATBOTS Shouldn't Be Legislative Vehicles for Government Censorship
WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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CHATBOTS Shouldn't Be Legislative Vehicles for Government Censorship
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WASHINGTON-The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee introduced a new bill under the stated goal of regulating artificial intelligence (AI) tools that in reality raises serious concerns about censorship and protected free expres more
Coca-Cola Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Updates Full Year Guidance
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release:
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Coca-Cola Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Updates Full Year Guidance
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Global Unit Case Volume Grew 3%
Net Revenues Grew 12%;
Organic Revenues (Non-GAAP) Grew 10%
Operating Income Grew 19%;
Comparable Currency Neutral Operating Income (Non-GAAP) Grew 12%
Operating Margin was 35.0% versus 32.9% in the Prior Year;
Comparable Operating Margin (Non-GAAP) was 34.5% v more
Coherent Photonic Computing Architectures
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- CELESTIAL AI INC., Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12615087 B2, initially filed Aug. 6, 2021) developed by five inventors Nikolaos Pleros, Salonika, Greece; David Lazovsky, Los Gatos, California; George Giamougiannis, Salonika, Greece; Apostolos Tsakyridis, Salonika, Greece; and Angelina Totovic, Central Macedonia, Greece, for "Coherent photonic computing architectures." more
College of Engineering Celebrates Faculty Promotions
LOGAN, Utah, April 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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College of Engineering Celebrates Faculty Promotions
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The College of Engineering at Utah State University is recognizing faculty members who have earned promotions effective at the start of the 2026-27 academic year.
The promotion and tenure process is highly demanding, reflecting years of sustained commitment, achievement and impact. These promotions honor excellence in teaching, research, outreach and servic more
Commission's First DMA Evaluation Presents Unbalanced Picture, Overlooking Negative Impacts on Consumers and Innovation
WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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Commission's First DMA Evaluation Presents Unbalanced Picture, Overlooking Negative Impacts on Consumers and Innovation
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Brussels, BELGIUM - The European Commission's first statutory evaluation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), published today, presents an unbalanced picture of enforcement to date.
The Computer & Communications Industry Asso more
Competition in Asset Management Shifts as Growth Becomes Harder and More Concentrated
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 28 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Competition in Asset Management Shifts as Growth Becomes Harder and More Concentrated
* Boston Consulting Group report finds industry advantage moving from performance to distribution and technology
* Growth increasingly concentrated among a small number of scaled players
* AI and tokenization poised to reshape cost structures and co more
ConnectWise Advances AI Leadership With Agentic AI
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 28 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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ConnectWise Advances AI Leadership With Agentic AI
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ConnectWise has announced the continued expansion of zofiQ, its AI-powered platform for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT teams, with early partners reporting substantial operational improvements through automation and autonomous execution.
Organizations already using zofiQ are seeing measurable results acros more
Cornell Atkinson announces $1.24M in joint EDF grants
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell Atkinson announces $1.24M in joint EDF grants
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The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) will distribute $1.24 million to 12 projects co-led by Cornell and EDF scientists for research addressing topics including strategies to protect ocean ecosystems, improve urban air quality and incentivize electric vehicle battery recycling.
Cornell and EDF scientists, eco more
DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce
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The Department of the Air Force approved a comprehensive strategy this month to aggressively recruit, train and retain top-tier artificial intelligence professionals, aiming to operationalize AI and maintain a decisive competitive advantage in an era of rapid technological change.
This Total Force plan was developed in accordance with the Departme more
DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce
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The Department of the Air Force approved a comprehensive strategy this month to aggressively recruit, train and retain top-tier artificial intelligence professionals, aiming to operationalize AI and maintain a decisive competitive advantage in an era of rapid technological change.
This Total Force plan was developed in accordance with t more
Debugging Defective Data Connectors Generated Using Artificial Intelligence Using Annotated Knowledge Graph
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- FIVETRAN INC., Oakland, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12613790 B2, initially filed Oct. 18, 2023) developed by eight inventors Levon Korganyan, Tarzana, California; Meel Velliste, San Ramon, California; Emrah Diril, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Sergey Numerov, Walnut Creek, California; Ashutosh Chaurasia, Rajasthan, India; Shreyans Shrimal, Telangana, India; Varun Dhall, Uttar Pradesh, India; and Ravi Sharda, Karnataka, India, for "Debugging de more
Devices to Inform Healthcare Workers of Pain, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence-Related Methods and Systems to Understand Pain
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- Two inventors, Christopher Persaud, Winnetka, California, and Loknath Persaud, Winnetka, California, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12611147 B2, initially filed Dec. 31, 2024) for "Devices to inform healthcare workers of pain, data science and artificial intelligence-related methods and systems to understand pain." more
Digital health literacy higher in lower-income countries, 30-country survey finds
NEW YORK, April 28 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release:
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Digital health literacy higher in lower-income countries, 30-country survey finds
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New York, NY | April 28, 2026: A cross-national survey of 31,000 adults in 30 countries finds that digital health literacy is highest in low- and middle-income countries and lowest in high-income countries, challenging assumptions that national wealth translates int more
Display Panel With Improved Mobility of the Thin Film Transistor
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Wuhan, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12615805 B2, initially filed Feb. 28, 2023) developed by six inventors Zhifu Li, Wuhan, China; Guanghui Liu, Wuhan, China; Chao Dai, Wuhan, China; Fei Ai, Wuhan, China; Dewei Song, Wuhan, China; and Zhuang Li, Wuhan, China, for "Display panel with improved mobility of the thin film transistor." more
DXC Introduces DXC OASIS to Reimagine Managed Services for the AI Era
ASHBURN, Virginia, April 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release:
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DXC Introduces DXC OASIS to Reimagine Managed Services for the AI Era
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DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced DXC OASIS, an intelligent orchestration platform that introduces a new managed services operating model. Designed as a single, governed, and secure layer, DX more
Error Correcting of Programming Code Generated Through Integration With Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12613919 B2, initially filed June 10, 2024) developed by nine inventors Khalil Ben Ayed, Vancouver, Canada; Leo Betthauser, Kirkland, Washington; Longbin Chen, Bellevue, Washington; Mahan Das, San Jose, California; Vedant Dharnidharka, Jersey City, New Jersey; Haydn John Wiese, Fremont, California; Rong Tan Wang, Santa Clara, California; Seunghee Han, Santa Clara, California; and Ju more
EY announces alliance with Rillet to provide AI-native finance transformation - with risk and controls built in
LONDON, England, April 28 [Category: BizConsulting] -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news:
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EY announces alliance with Rillet to provide AI-native finance transformation - with risk and controls built in
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* Improves audit readiness and helps accelerate finance modernization without the disruption of a full ERP plac more
F5 Adds Anand Eswaran to its Board of Directors
SEATTLE, Washington, April 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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F5 Adds Anand Eswaran to its Board of Directors
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SEATTLE - F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced the appointment of Anand Eswaran to its board of directors. Eswaran's executive-level experience at innovative software companies makes him a valuable addition to F5's board. Mr. Eswa more
F5 Reports Second Quarter Results with 11% Revenue Growth Including 22% Product Growth
SEATTLE, Washington, April 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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F5 Reports Second Quarter Results with 11% Revenue Growth Including 22% Product Growth
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SEATTLE, WA - F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced financial results for its second quarter fiscal year 2026 ended March 31, 2026.
"Our second quarter revenue of $812 million grew 11% year more
Faculty Across Baruch Present Research at Annual Symposium
NEW YORK, April 28 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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Faculty Across Baruch Present Research at Annual Symposium
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Tsedale Melaku, an assistant professor from the Department of Management at the Zicklin School of Business, was one of 12 faculty members who presented their scholarly research.
Baruch hosted its fifth annual Cross-College Faculty Research Symposium on April 23, an event that continues to showcase interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarly innovation across more
Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026
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Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Brittany Adams of the University of Alabama and Dr. Nance Wilson of SUNY Cortland, co-authored the paper " The Climb Model of Reading: A strategic framework for comprehension, metacognition, and classroom practice," published in the Early Childhood Education Journal.
Dr. Robert more
FAU Hosts Maverick Innovation Awards
BOCA RATON, Florida, April 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Hosts Maverick Innovation Awards
By Amber Bonefont
Florida Atlantic University recently presented the Maverick Innovation Awards to celebrate entrepreneurship, new startups and innovation in South Florida.
The awards ceremony, hosted by FAU's College of Business Florida Atlantic Entrepreneurship Institute, gave out over $20,000 in prizes a more
FDA Announces Major Steps to Implement Real-Time Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following news release:
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FDA Announces Major Steps to Implement Real-Time Clinical Trials
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced two major steps as part of an initiative to advance the implementation of real-time clinical trials (RTCT). First, the agency unveiled the successful initiation of two proof-of-concept clinical trials that will report endpoints and more
From passion to profession
AMES, Iowa, April 28 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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From passion to profession
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Iowa State University Foundation video: Zackry Brannen, a senior marketing student at Iowa State and founder of Perfect Plantista, utilized the Start Something and CYstarters programs to take his start-up to the next level.
AMES, Iowa - When Zackry Brannen was a high school senior mixing a three ingredient insecticide in his parents' home during the pandemic, he more
FSU entrepreneurship professor earns prestigious international sustainability award
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU entrepreneurship professor earns prestigious international sustainability award
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A Florida State University professor at the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship is among the select few to win a prestigious international award for outstanding sustainability leadership.
Eundeok Kim, a professor specializing in sustainability, social entrepreneurship and product management, is one of 10 faculty more
FSU student entrepreneurs pitch business ideas at Student Innovators' Shark Tank competition
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU student entrepreneurs pitch business ideas at Student Innovators' Shark Tank competition
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Student entrepreneurs from across Florida State University gathered at the Innovation Hub last week to pitch business ventures in the Student Innovators' Shark Tank competition.
Hosted and sponsored by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, the competition challenged students to move beyond classroom t more
Game Service Execution Method and Apparatus Based on Artificial Intelligence, Device, and Medium
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED, Shenzhen, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614089 B2, initially filed Oct. 20, 2021) developed by Jieqiong Lin, Shenzhen, China, for "Game service execution method and apparatus based on artificial intelligence, device, and medium." more
Generative Artificial Intelligence Based (Gen AI-based) Content Generation System and Method for Generating Persona-Based Question Answers to Optimize User Experiences
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- Three inventors Ganesh Prasad, San Jose, California; Aditi Viswanathan, San Francisco, California; and Christopher M. Tompkins, San Francisco, California, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12614027 B2, initially filed April 19, 2024) for "Generative artificial intelligence based (gen AI-based) content generation system and method for generating persona-based question answers to optimize user experiences." more
Generative Artificial Intelligence Based IVR System Responses for Real Time Authentication and Data Access With Disparate Communication Networks
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- FORWARD LENDING, INC., Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12613948 B1, initially filed March 22, 2024) developed by five inventors Jose Bethancourt, Austin, Texas; Jesus Marco del Carmen, Austin, Texas; Mit Shah, Chevy Chase, Maryland; Mustafa Ali, Austin, Texas; and Christopher Ayre Boggs, Austin, Texas, for "Generative artificial intelligence based IVR system responses for real time authentication and data access with disparate communication net more
Graduating Gator reflects on elite rhythmic gymnastics, sacrifice and life beyond competition
GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 28 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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Graduating Gator reflects on elite rhythmic gymnastics, sacrifice and life beyond competition
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At 5 years old, Hana Starkman found her calling: rhythmic gymnastics.
"There was this natural coordination that I had," said Starkman, a three-time world champion athlete and a senior in the University of Florida Department of Sport Management. "I was able to see the coach do something and repeat it fair more
Humanoid Robot With Advanced Kinematics
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- FIGURE AI INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12611766 B2, initially filed Sept. 15, 2025) developed by seven inventors Victor Ragusila, San Jose, California; Sarah Horton, San Jose, California; Jacob Webb, San Jose, California; Joseph Wood, San Jose, California; Michael Stevens, San Jose, California; Jose Domingo Briones Bravo, San Jose, California; and Basel Zohny, San Jose, California, for "Humanoid robot with advanced kinematics." more
Husker engineers tackle water systems fouling
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 28 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Husker engineers tackle water systems fouling
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A team of researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering has secured $1.5 million from the National Science Foundation and the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research to tackle one of the most persistent challenges in modern systems: the buildup of unwanted materials on solid surfaces.
Their vision is both amb more
Intelligent Detection of Bias Within an Artificial Intelligence Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- U.S. BANK, Minneapolis, Minnesota has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614036 B2, initially filed Jan. 24, 2024) developed by Ali Fathi, San Francisco, California, and Samuel A. Assefa, Dallas, Texas, for "Intelligent detection of bias within an artificial intelligence model." more
Introducing IBM Bob: AI Development Partner that Takes Enterprises from AI-Assisted Coding to Production-Ready Software
ARMONK, New York, April 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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Introducing IBM Bob: AI Development Partner that Takes Enterprises from AI-Assisted Coding to Production-Ready Software
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ARMONK, N.Y., April 28, 2026 -IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced the global availability of IBM Bob, an AI-first development partner built for enterprise teams. Bob doesn't just help developers write code fast. It works across the full software development lifecycle more
Investment Challenge Returns to Test How Students Think Under Pressure
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 28 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Investment Challenge Returns to Test How Students Think Under Pressure
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This spring, 79 student teams at UNLV spent eight weeks managing simulated $500,000 portfolios using live market data. Prices moved in real time, and economic headlines hit the same way they would in an actual portfolio. The only thing that wasn't real was the money.
Some teams posted returns of more than 180 perc more
Ionic Compound, Absorbent and Absorption Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Hsinchu, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12612404 B2, initially filed June 9, 2023) developed by six inventors Wei-Chih Lee, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Yi-Hsiang Chen, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Chih-Hao Chen, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Ai-Yu Liou, Keelung City, Taiwan; Jyi-Ching Perng, Hsinchu County, Taiwan; and Jiun-Jen Chen, New Taipei City, Taiwan, for "Ionic compound, absorbent and absorption device." more
Kyriba and Circle Bring USDC Capabilities to Enterprise Treasury, Unlocking a Path Toward More Intelligent Treasury Decisioning
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release:
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Kyriba and Circle Bring USDC Capabilities to Enterprise Treasury, Unlocking a Path Toward More Intelligent Treasury Decisioning
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SAN DIEGO & NEW YORK -April 28, 2026 - Kyriba, a global leader in liquidity performance and treasury management, and Circle (NYSE: CRCL), one of the world's leading financial platform companies and th more
Lamar Alexander Initiative completes inaugural year, announces new Fellows
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Lamar Alexander Initiative completes inaugural year, announces new Fellows
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By Kurt Brobeck
One year after the launch of Vanderbilt University's Lamar Alexander Initiative, the Initiative recently celebrated the "graduation" of its first cohort of Fellows. Its organizers are already looking forward to welcoming a second set of Fellows this summer.
The Alexander Initiative is housed within Va more
LEAP Conference Advances Ethical Publishing for Early-Career Engineering Faculty
COMMERCE, Texas, April 28 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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LEAP Conference Advances Ethical Publishing for Early-Career Engineering Faculty
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As ethical challenges in research grow more complex, from AI use to predatory publishing, East Texas A&M University-Dallas convened experts from across the country to help early-career engineering faculty navigate the landscape.
Held on April 17 and 18, the LEAP more
Machine Learning System for Natural Gas Leak Detection
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- CLEAN CONNECT AI, INC., Windsor, Colorado has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614270 B2, initially filed June 1, 2023) developed by three inventors Mehdi Korjani, Pasadena, California; David A. Conley, Berthoud, Colorado; and Mark Smith, Gilbert, Arizona, for "Machine learning system for natural gas leak detection." more
Machine Learning System for Storage Vessel Fill Level Detection
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- CLEAN CONNECT AI, INC., Windsor, Colorado has been assigned a patent (No. US 12613008 B2, initially filed Aug. 25, 2023) developed by four inventors Mehdi Korjani, Pasadena, California; Elnaz E. Ramezani, Los Angeles, California; David A. Conley, Windsor, Colorado; and Mark H. Smith, Gilbert, Arizona, for "Machine learning system for storage vessel fill level detection." more
Maximizing Spot Savings With Live Migration and Pre-Provisioned Nodes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- CAST AI GROUP, INC., Miami, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12613729 B1, initially filed July 7, 2025) developed by Leonid Kuperman, North York, Canada, for "Maximizing spot savings with live migration and pre-provisioned nodes." more
May 1 Star Party to spotlight AI energy demands through lens of E = mc<sup>2</sup>
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, April 28 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University Physics and Astronomy Department lecturer Irina Perevalova will shift focus from distant galaxies to a pressing issue closer to home at the final First Friday Star Party of the semester.
Perevalova will discuss "AI vs. People: Battle for Energy" duri more
Method and Apparatus for Performing QoE Management Based on AI Model in a Wireless Communication System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- LG ELECTRONICS INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12615555 B2, initially filed Jan. 17, 2022) developed by three inventors Jian Xu, Seoul, South Korea; Daewook Byun, Seoul, South Korea; and Seokjung Kim, Seoul, South Korea, for "Method and apparatus for performing QoE management based on AI model in a wireless communication system." more
Method of Preventing Capture of an AI Module and an AI System Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- BOSCH GLOBAL SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED, Karnataka, India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12613957 B2, initially filed Sept. 30, 2021) developed by three inventors Shrey Arvind Dabhi, Gujarat, India; Mayurbhai Thesia Yash, Gujarat, India; and Manojkumar Somabhai Parmar, Gujarat, India, for "Method of preventing capture of an AI module and an AI system thereof." more
Methods and Apparatus for Predicting and Preventing Autistic Behaviors With Learning and AI Algorithms
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- ISABELLE MORDECAI TROXLER, Raleigh, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614626 B2, initially filed July 12, 2022) developed by Isabelle Mordecai Troxler, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Robert Ernest Troxler, Raleigh, North Carolina, for "Methods and apparatus for predicting and preventing autistic behaviors with learning and AI algorithms." more
Michigan State University College of Social Science: Social Science Students Shine at University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 28 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news:
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Social Science students shine at University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum
Emily Jodway Patyna
Over 190 students from the College of Social Science participated in Michigan State's 28th annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) on April 17, showcasing an array of research projects in the form of posters and presentations. A total of 21 present more
MISMO Partners with California MBA to Lead Key Workshops at 2026 Mortgage Innovators Conference
WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Financial Services] -- MISMO, a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association, posted the following news:
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MISMO Partners with California MBA to Lead Key Workshops at 2026 Mortgage Innovators Conference
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MISMO (r), the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced a partnership with the California Mortgage Bankers Association (California MBA) to lead two industry workshops at the Mortgage Innovators Conference 2026 (MIC), taking more
Missouri S&T student named Schlumberger Foundation fellow
ROLLA, Missouri, April 28 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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Missouri S&T student named Schlumberger Foundation fellow
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Ellen Essien, a Ph.D. student in mining engineering at Missouri S&T, has been named a 2026 Faculty for the Future Fellow by the Schlumberger Foundation.
"Growing up in Ghana and understanding the challenges many women face in pursuing STEM fields, this fellowship is especially meaningful to me," Essien says. "It will provide more
NetSuite Brings AI-Powered Speed & Precision to SuiteCloud Development
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 28 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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NetSuite Brings AI-Powered Speed & Precision to SuiteCloud Development
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Oracle NetSuite has announced new NetSuite knowledge packages for AI coding agents that will help customers and partners accelerate and derisk the creation of NetSuite applications and customizations. The new NetSuite SuiteCloud Agent Skills will make it easier for developers to create customized more
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Artificial Intelligence Literacy for Students
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Artificial Intelligence Literacy for Students
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced the Literacy in Future Technologies (LIFT) Artificial Intelligence Act, bipartisan legislation to improve artificial intelligence literacy as part of students' K-12 education. The b more
NICE Actimize 2026 Fraud Insights Report Identifies a Crucial Turning Point for Digital Fraud Detection
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NICE Actimize 2026 Fraud Insights Report Identifies a Crucial Turning Point for Digital Fraud Detection
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New research reveals fraud is hiding within trusted patterns as ACH fraud accelerates at nearly five times the payment growth rate.
Hoboken, N.J., April 28, 2026 - NICE Actimize, a NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) business, has released the "2026 NICE Ac more
NSC, Wolters Kluwer Enablon Report Finds Adoption of AI Growing Rapidly Among EHS Professionals
ITASCA, Illinois, April 28 [Category: Transportation] (TNSrep) -- The National Safety Council posted the following news:
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NSC, Wolters Kluwer Enablon Report Finds Adoption of AI Growing Rapidly Among EHS Professionals
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming operational in workplace safety programs, but most safety professionals say clear guidelines should be set, according to a report released today by the National Safety Council and Wolters Kluwer Enablon.
The Safety Shift more
One Week from Primary Day, Here's What Ohioans Need to Know About Vivek Ramaswamy
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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One Week from Primary Day, Here's What Ohioans Need to Know About Vivek Ramaswamy
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There's only one week to go until the Ohio primary. Here's five things voters need to know about billionaire scam artist Vivek Ramaswamy.Â
"After more than a year of getting to know Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohioans are heading to the polls for the first time, and the more they have gotten to know Ramaswamy, the less they've liked more
Penn State Smeal AI case competition shows leap from ideas to working prototypes
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State Smeal AI case competition shows leap from ideas to working prototypes
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A case competition held in conjunction with the second annual Dan and Robyn Ives AI Innovation Day at Penn State's Smeal College of Business highlighted a significant shift in how students are engaging with artificial intelligence (AI), moving beyond ideas to building real, working so more
PNNL Scientists Leverage AI to Optimize Glass Formulas for Liquid Radioactive Waste
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news:
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PNNL Scientists Leverage AI to Optimize Glass Formulas for Liquid Radioactive Waste
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RICHLAND, Wash. -Scientists have used the power of AI to analyze and predict the conversion of liquid radioactive waste into solid glass waste forms, increasing the amount of waste that goes into each container of glass produced and reducing operational risks, mission duration and cos more
President Bill Ashworth Shares Insights in ENR on Future of the Industry
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, April 28 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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President Bill Ashworth Shares Insights in ENR on Future of the Industry
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VHB is again included in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms List, which ranks the largest engineering, architectural, and environmental design firms according to revenues.
I more
Realtime Facial Biometric Feedback for Dynamic Optimization of Artificial Intelligence Output
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614410 B2, initially filed Feb. 5, 2024) developed by four inventors Jacob Thomas Covell, New York, New York; Pranay Sakhrani, Clarksville, Tennessee; Elwood Jeff Hullinger, Salt Lake City, Utah; and Monique Kamali, Great Neck, New York, for "Realtime facial biometric feedback for dynamic optimization of artificial intelligence output." more
Robotic Bees and Mantis and Insect-Like Robots With Embodied Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- GENERAL CYBERNATION GROUP INC., Rancho Cordova, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12612192 B2, initially filed June 24, 2024) developed by George Shu-Xing Cheng, Folsom, California, and Manuel Martinez, North Highlands, California, for "Robotic bees and mantis and insect-like robots with embodied artificial intelligence." more
Roper Center announces 2026 student scholars advancing public opinion research
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Roper Center announces 2026 student scholars advancing public opinion research
The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research has announced its 2026 cohort of student scholars, supporting emerging researchers whose work advances the study of public opinion and its role in shaping policy and society.Â
The center appointed three Kohut Research Scholars and one W.E.B. Du Bois Research Scholar. The program supports more
Ross Bill Included in Bipartisan Proposal to Advance American Leadership in AI
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Ross Bill Included in Bipartisan Proposal to Advance American Leadership in AI
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross' (NC-02) bill, the AI Incident Reporting and Security Enhancement Act, was included as part of the American Leadership in AI Act introduced by Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23). This landmark package brings together over 20 bipartisan bills more
Sage Deepens Collaboration with AWS to Fast-Track Agentic AI for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
SEATTLE, Washington, April 28 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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Sage Deepens Collaboration with AWS to Fast-Track Agentic AI for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
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San Francisco, April 28, 2026 - Sage (FTSE: SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced the expansion of its strategic relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS), unveiled on-stage at Sage Future in San Francisco. more
Salesforce Agentforce Life Sciences to Unify Moderna's Global Commercial Operations
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 28 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Agentforce Life Sciences to Unify Moderna's Global Commercial Operations
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - Salesforce today announced that Moderna has selected Salesforce's Agentforce Life Sciences for Customer Engagement to unify the biotechnology company's global commercial operations. The collaboration support more
Security Industry Association Welcomes Charles McGilvary Johnson as Co-Chair of SIA StartUps in Security
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release:
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Security Industry Association Welcomes Charles McGilvary Johnson as Co-Chair of SIA StartUps in Security
Charles M. Johnson of NGA Security Advisors will help lead SIA's community and accelerator program for security innovators.Â
SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Charles McGilvary Johnson as co-chair of SIA StartUps in more
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) to Identify AI-generated Code That Includes Code Copied From Third-Party Libraries
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- ENDOR LABS INC, Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12613978 B2, initially filed July 25, 2025) developed by seven inventors Georgios Gousios, Delft, Netherlands; Thomas Durieux, Palo Alto, California; Philip Hamer, Palo Alto, California; Joseph Hejderup, Palo Alto, California; Camilla Odlund, Palo Alto, California; Anand Ashok Sawant, Davis, California; and Dimitrios Styliadis, San Jose, California, for "Software composition analysis (SCA) more
Students from around world showcase lifesaving innovations at Rice360 Global Health Technologies Design Competition
HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Students from around world showcase lifesaving innovations at Rice360 Global Health Technologies Design Competition
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From a reusable surgical stapler designed for low-resource hospitals to an AI-powered tool that helps mothers detect neonatal jaundice early, student innovators from across the globe gathered at Rice University's BioScience Research Collaborative to tackle some of the world's most urgent heal more
Students Turn to Poetry in a Fast-Paced Digital Culture
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 28 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Students Turn to Poetry in a Fast-Paced Digital Culture
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by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer
In a culture that prizes speed and constant output, a small monthly gathering at Cedarville University offers something rare -a time to slow down. Students meet over coffee and hot chocolate to read, listen and linger over poems that refuse to be rushed.
Cedarville University poetry group encourages more
System and Method for Efficient Control of a Humanoid Robot
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- FIGURE AI INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12611767 B2, initially filed Sept. 8, 2025) developed by Jenna Reher, San Jose, California, for "System and method for efficient control of a humanoid robot." more
System and Method for Machine Learning Based Security Incidents Detection and Classification in a Blockchain Ecosystem
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- CYVERS.AI LTD., Yoqneam Ilit, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12615163 B2, initially filed Jan. 5, 2024) developed by Deddy Lavid Ben Lolo, Yoqneam, Israel, and Meir Badalov Dolev, Modiin, Israel, for "System and method for machine learning based security incidents detection and classification in a blockchain ecosystem." more
System and Method for State-Dependent Information Integration in a Modular AI Architecture
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- An inventor from Aalborg, Denmark, Claus Skaaning has been awarded a patent (No. US 12613849 B1, initially filed July 18, 2025) for "System and method for state-dependent information integration in a modular AI architecture." more
System and Method of Estimating State of Charge of Battery Using Coulomb Counting Estimation With Periodic Calibration Using Artificial Intelligence Based Estimation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- NXP B.V., Eindhoven, Netherlands has been assigned a patent (No. US 12613280 B2, initially filed Oct. 14, 2022) developed by three inventors Vincent Pierre Martinez, Venerque, France; Alexandre Giraud, Carquefou, France; and Philippe Jean-Pierre Perruchoud, Tournefeuille, France, for "System and method of estimating state of charge of battery using coulomb counting estimation with periodic calibration using artificial intelligence based estimation." more
System for Assessing a Damage Condition of a Vehicle and a Platform for Facilitating Repairing or Maintenance Services of a Vehicle
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- ALPHA AI TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, Hong Kong, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614268 B2, initially filed Nov. 8, 2022) developed by three inventors Chun Yat Ho, Telegraph Bay, Hong Kong; Wilson Samuel Suen, Telegraph Bay, Hong Kong; and Chiu Shing Tsang, Telegraph Bay, Hong Kong, for "System for assessing a damage condition of a vehicle and a platform for facilitating repairing or maintenance services of a vehicle." more
Systems and Methods for Processing Electronic Images for Health Monitoring and Forecasting
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614630 B2, initially filed May 2, 2023) developed by five inventors Christopher Kanan, Pittsford, New York; Rodrigo Ceballos Lentini, Flemington, New Jersey; Jillian Sue, New York, New York; Thomas Fuchs, New York, New York; and Leo Grady, Darien, Connecticut, for "Systems and methods for processing electronic images for health monitoring and forecasting." more
Systems and Methods for Self-Learning Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Devices and Services
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- Q, Campbell, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614091 B2, initially filed May 12, 2023) developed by three inventors Mark Stubbs, Felton, California; Sameer Bidichandani, Los Gatos, California; and Kabir Manghnani, Saratoga, California, for "Systems and methods for self-learning artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) devices and services." more
Systems and Methods for Statistics Based and Topology Based Interoperable AI/ML Model Monitoring
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS, INC., Wilmington, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12615189 B2, initially filed Sept. 18, 2024) developed by five inventors Akshay Malhotra, San Jose, California; Yugeswar Deenoo Narayanan Thangaraj, Chalfont, Pennsylvania; Nicolas Zilberstein, Houston, Texas; Shahab Hamidi-Rad, Sunnyvale, California; and Mohamed Salah Ibrahim, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, for "Systems and methods for statistics based and topology based i more
Systems and Methods to Process Electronic Images to Determine Histopathology Quality
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614378 B2, initially filed June 29, 2022) developed by three inventors Eric Robert, Quebec City, Canada; George Shaikovski, London, United Kingdom; and Christopher Kanan, Pittsford, New York, for "Systems and methods to process electronic images to determine histopathology quality." more
Taking Apart the Mystery of Vocal Fatigue
ORLANDO, Florida, April 28 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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Taking Apart the Mystery of Vocal Fatigue
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Highlights
* Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh, assistant professor in UCF's College of Health Professions and Sciences, is tackling mysteries in communication disorders, starting with vocal fatigue.
* Childhood curiosity about taking things apart now drives his NIH-funded voice research.
* Using AI and wearable sensors, he's developing tailored strategies to more
Target Scene Composition Using Generative Ai
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- ADOBE INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614323 B2, initially filed May 23, 2023) developed by five inventors Oliver Brdiczka, San Jose, California; Ion Rosca, San Jose, California; Aliakbar Darabi, San Jose, California; Alexandru Vasile Costin, San Jose, California; and Alexandru Chiculita, San Jose, California, for "Target scene composition using generative ai." more
Tarleton State University: Academic Innovation Takes Center Stage During Educational Excellence Week
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, April 28 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news:
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Academic Innovation Takes Center Stage During Educational Excellence Week
Tarleton State University faculty and staff exchanged fresh ideas and innovative instructional solutions during Educational Excellence Week April 20-24, hosted by the Center for Educational Excellence.
Professional development presentations on technology and pedagogy explored topics ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) in t more
TD SYNNEX Wins 2026 Google Cloud Distribution: Market Reach Partner of the Year Award
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 28 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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TD SYNNEX Wins 2026 Google Cloud Distribution: Market Reach Partner of the Year Award
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TD SYNNEX has announced it has received the 2026 Google Cloud Distribution: Market Reach Partner of the Year award. As a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator serving customers in more than 100 countries, TD SYNNEX is being recognized for its achievements in the Google more
TechNet Announces Support for AI Bills to Strengthen AI Innovation, Workforce Development, Data Readiness, and Energy Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release:
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TechNet Announces Support for AI Bills to Strengthen AI Innovation, Workforce Development, Data Readiness, and Energy Infrastructure
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Proposals Would Advance America's AI Leadership, Expand AI Education and Workforce Training, Improve Access to AI-Ready Data, and Modernize the Energy I more
Telecommunication System Failures Prediction Through Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- GENESIS INTELLIGENCE, LLC, Jacksonville, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12615178 B2, initially filed Aug. 5, 2024) developed by Newton Howard, Potomac, Maryland, for "Telecommunication system failures prediction through machine learning and artificial intelligence." more
Temple students earn Goldwater Scholarships in historic repeat
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Temple students earn Goldwater Scholarships in historic repeat
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Three Temple students received the prestigious award, continuing a record-setting two-year streak for the university.
Jack Brownfield, Ranesh Mopuru and Kush Patel were named 2026-2027 Goldwater Scholars, marking a second consecutive year with three recipients for Temple University.
Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg
As an R1 research ins more
Three UT San Antonio researchers honored with inaugural Texas Innovation Awards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Three UT San Antonio researchers honored with inaugural Texas Innovation Awards
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Three faculty researchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio were celebrated with the inaugural Texas Innovation Award, a new statewide award recognizing leadership in translating academic research into real-world impact.
The awards were presented during the Texas Innovation Conference & Awards on Apr more
Threshold-Based Adaptive Ontology and Knowledge Graph Modification Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- CITIBANK, N.A., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12614124 B2, initially filed Sept. 4, 2025) developed by eleven inventors James Myers, New York, New York; Ganesh Prasad Bhat, West Orange, New Jersey; Tariq Husayn Maonah, London, United Kingdom; Mariusz Saternus, Cracow, Poland; Daniel Lewandowski, Cracow, Poland; Biraj Krushna Rath, London, United Kingdom; Stuart Murray, London, United Kingdom; Philip Davies, London, United Kingdom; Nigil S more
Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Invests in American Workers
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Invests in American Workers
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Click here to watch the video.
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Mr. President, before I begin, I want to mention how pleased we are to be able to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla t more
Toy Oven
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- EPOCH COMPANY, LTD., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1124168 S1, initially filed April 26, 2024) developed by Ai Nakanishi, Tokyo, Japan, for "Toy oven." more
Toy Store
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- EPOCH COMPANY, LTD., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1124167 S1, initially filed April 26, 2024) developed by Ai Nakanishi, Tokyo, Japan, for "Toy store." more
TransUnion Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release:
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TransUnion Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results
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TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
First Quarter 2026 Results
Revenue:
* Total revenue for the quarter was $1,246 million, an increase of 14 percent (13 percent on a constant currency basis and 11 percent on a more
Two Montana State University students win prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
BOZEMAN, Montana, April 28 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Two Montana State University students win prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
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BOZEMAN - Two students who each earned dual degrees in Montana State University's College of Letters and Science while conducting undergraduate research have been awarded prestigious Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation.
Senior Derek Jollie, who will graduate in May with bachelor's deg more
UB selected to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge
BUFFALO, New York, April 28 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB selected to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge
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Photo from above showing representatives from 20 teams holding school pennents next to the automobiles they'll be working on.
UB is one of 20 universities across North America chosen to compete in the challenge, which includes the U.S. Department of Energy, Stellantis, General Motors, MathWorks and others.
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UConn Welcomes Five Exceptional Leaders Into Business Hall of Fame
STORRS, Connecticut, April 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Welcomes Five Exceptional Leaders Into Business Hall of Fame
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The UConn School of Business inducted five new alumni into the Hall of Fame on Friday night. All are giants in their fields, ranging from space travel to healthcare, professional basketball, and more.
Every one of them spoke passionately about the lasting impact their UConn education, experiences, and friendships had on their c more
University of Baltimore to Showcase AI Leadership at National AI+ Expo, May 7-9
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 28 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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University of Baltimore to Showcase AI Leadership at National AI+ Expo, May 7-9
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UBalt at the Forefront of AI Learning
The University of Baltimore will showcase its innovative approach to artificial intelligence education at the AI+ Expo, May 7-9, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
As the lead organizer for UBalt's participation in the expo, the Merrick School of more
URI to host Chinese Language Teacher Association's annual conference May 1-3
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 28 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI to host Chinese Language Teacher Association's annual conference May 1-3
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KINGSTON, R.I. - April 28, 2026 - Approximately 420 K-12 and higher education Chinese language educators from around the world will come to the University of Rhode Island's Kingston Campus for the Chinese Language Teachers Association - USA's Annual Conference on May 1-3.
CLTA promotes the study of Chinese languag more
US, Royal Moroccan Armed Forces launch African Lion 26 in Morocco
STUTTGART-MOEHRINGEN, Germany, April 28 -- The U.S. Africa Command issued the following news release:
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US, Royal Moroccan Armed Forces launch African Lion 26 in Morocco
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AGADIR, Morocco - U.S. Africa Command's largest annual joint exercise, African Lion 26, officially begins today. The exercise is hosted across four nations including Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. The activities in Morocco will include approximately 5,000 personnel from over 40 countries and more than 30 U.S.-bas more
Using AI to help predict cardiac arrests
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Using AI to help predict cardiac arrests
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Perelman School of Medicine cardiologist Rajat Deo has been studying electrocardiographic (ECG) data and cardiac rhythms for nearly two decades at Penn.
He says that every second, hospitals generate "enormous streams of ECG data-electrical traces of the heart that accumulate into one of medicine's richest, most underused archives." For decades, more
USU Excellence in Flight: Air Force Personnel Earn Top Quarterly and Annual Honors
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 28 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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USU Excellence in Flight: Air Force Personnel Earn Top Quarterly and Annual Honors
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In This Article
* Strategic Leadership and Academic Innovation
* Force Support and Administration
* Mentorship and Operational Readiness
U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the Uniformed Services University (USU) have recently been recognized with both quarterly and Air Force-level annual awards, h more
UT MD Anderson establishes Center for Cellular Language Intelligence with $10 million gift from Peggy and Carl Sewell
HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release:
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UT MD Anderson establishes Center for Cellular Language Intelligence with $10 million gift from Peggy and Carl Sewell
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Center will accelerate insights by integrating emerging technologies to understand cellular behaviors at unprecedented resolution
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a $10 million gift from Peggy and Carl Sewell to establish more
UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 28 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news:
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UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
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Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making educat more
Wheel Cover With Moveable Vent Structure
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- IUCF-HYU (INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOP FOUNDATION HANYANG UNIV), Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12611890 B2, initially filed July 21, 2023) developed by eight inventors Ju Ho Kim, Suwon-Si, South Korea; Jeong Hwan Park, Seoul, South Korea; Do Hyun Kong, Gwangmyeong-Si, South Korea; Xu Han, Seoul, South Korea; Xinpei Ai, Seoul, South Korea; Yea Jun Yoo, Seoul, South Korea; Wei Wang, Seoul, South Korea; and Beom Chan Kang, Seoul, South Korea, f more
WTAS: FDA Approves First-Ever Gene Therapy for Treatment of Genetic Hearing Loss Under National Priority Voucher Program
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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WTAS: FDA Approves First-Ever Gene Therapy for Treatment of Genetic Hearing Loss Under National Priority Voucher Program
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Groundbreaking AAV-based gene therapy offers potential treatment for patients with OTOF gene-associated severe-to-profound and profound hearing loss
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 23, 2026, approved Otarmeni (lunsotogene parvec-cwha), the fi more
Wyden on FISA Surveillance: "The Only Path Forward is Reform."
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden on FISA Surveillance: "The Only Path Forward is Reform."
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Wyden delivers floor remarks following postponed FISA reauthorization vote
The Senate is delaying a vote on FISA because members are waking up to the fact that this surveillance authority is too dangerous to hand any president without new reforms. Let's face it, if there were the votes to advance this bill today, we'd be voting. When it more
Xerox Launches Xerox IT as a Service to Help Simplify Technology, Reduce Risk for SMB Market
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 28 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Xerox Launches Xerox IT as a Service to Help Simplify Technology, Reduce Risk for SMB Market
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Xerox has announced the launch of Xerox IT as a Service (ITaaS), an AI-powered ServiceNow platform that transforms how organizations operate and manage technology.
Xerox ITaaS unifies managed services, automation, procurement and real-time intelligence into a single IT oper more
AETC Lines of Effort Power the Force Behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 27 -- Air University posted the following news:
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AETC Lines of Effort Power the Force Behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy
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Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring aggression and winning in a high-end fight.
Aligned with the 2026 National Defense Strategy, the more
Senators Marshall & Hickenlooper Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Workforce Training Programs
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senators Marshall & Hickenlooper Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Workforce Training Programs
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Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and John Hickenlooper reintroduced the bipartisan Workforce Data Enhancement Act to improve how we track workforce data across states. Specifically, it would make Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) grant funding permanent more
Ten-year anniversary: Ten defining discoveries and research collaborations in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news:
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Ten-year anniversary: Ten defining discoveries and research collaborations in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences
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In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, we are highlighting 10 incredible research achievements and research collaborations that have occurred since our inception in April 2016.
Follow along as we share more 10-item more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Federal Management of Tribal Trust Funds Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13173) on April 24, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray:
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Federal Management of Tribal Trust Funds: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress
Congress has passed various laws to fulfill the federal trust responsibility, a legal obligation under which the United States - through treaties, acts of Congress, and court decisions - "has charged itself more
Immigration & Customs Enforcement, the Non-Detained Docket Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13208) on April 24, 2026, by immigration policy specialists William A. Kandel and Audrey Singer.
Here are excerpts:
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Non-Detained Docket (NDD)
Background
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA, Title 8 of the U.S. Code) authorizes and sometimes requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain aliens (f more
Treasury's Exchange Stabilization Fund Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13200) on April 24, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and international trade and finance specialist Rebecca M. Nelson.
Here are excerpts
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Treasury's Exchange Stabilization Fund
The Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) is an emergency reserve fund of the Department of the Treasury created by Congress in 1934. The ESF has evolved from its original purpose more
Veterans Service Organizations - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46412) on April 24, 2026, entitled "Veterans Service Organizations: Frequently Asked Questions" by senior research librarian Tamar B. Breslauer:
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SUMMARY
Veterans service organizations (VSOs) offer a range of services for veterans, servicemembers, dependents, and survivors. Some VSOs may provide programming for veterans in their communities, such as job fairs. Others may organize events more
Army's M-1E3 Abrams Tank Modernization Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12495) on April 23, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's M-1E3 Abrams Tank Modernization Program
Background
The M-1 Abrams Tank is designed to maneuver under fire and destroy enemy armored forces on the battlefield. The M-1 is named for General Creighton Abrams, a World War II armored bat more
ENERGY STAR Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10753) on April 23, 2026, by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark.
Here are excerpts:
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ENERGY STAR Program
Overview
ENERGY STAR(R) is an internationally recognized voluntary labeling program for energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, and manufacturing plants that is managed jointly by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of En more
Kings & Queens Addressing Joint Meetings of Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IN12682) on April 23, 2026, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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Kings and Queens Addressing Joint Meetings of Congress
On April 1, 2026, Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries jointly invited King Charles III of the Uni more
Retailer Inventory & Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48916) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Retailer Inventory and Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions" by Michael Alan Havlin and Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialists.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Recent supply chain disruptions have contributed to price increases for certain consumer goods, such as vehicles, groceries, apparel, and consumer electr more
Retailer Inventory & Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48916) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Retailer Inventory and Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions:"
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Selected Policy Options for Congress
Some Members of Congress have expressed concern about retailers' price increases and perceptions of price gouging, particularly during supply chain disruptions. These concerns tend to be focused on retailers of more
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48917) on April 23, 2026, entitled "S.Con.Res. 33: The Senate-Adopted FY2026 Budget Resolution" by Congress and legislative process specialists Drew C. Aherne and Megan S. Lynch.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
On April 23, 2026, the Senate adopted S.Con.Res. 33, a budget resolution for FY2026. The budget resolution generally represents an agreement between the House and Senate on a budget more
Section 232 National Security Tariffs on Copper Imports Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12614) on April 23, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 National Security Tariffs on Copper Imports
Congress has constitutional authority over foreign commerce and tariffs, a power it has partially delegated to the President. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862) authorizes the Pr more
Social Security Administration Staffing Levels Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48725) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Social Security Administration Staffing Levels: Data Brief" by income security specialist William R. Morton.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Recent Staffing Levels ... 1
Historical Staffing Levels ... 3
Figures
Figure 1. SSA Total Staff on Duty at the End of the Month ... 1
Figure 2. SSA Total Staff on Duty at the End of the more
Tickets for Live Entertainment Events Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48179) on April 22, 2026, entitled "Tickets for Live Entertainment Events:"
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Selected Legislative Options
Some Members of the 118th and 119th Congresses have introduced bills related to ticketing services for live events. The provisions in some of these bills aimed to increase protections for consumers by, for example, increasing transparency about the tick more
Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12094) on April 22, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle (Formerly the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle [OMFV])
Background
The Army's XM-30, previously known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), is being designed to replace the M-2 B more
Russia's Nuclear Weapons Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12672) on April 22, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Russia's Nuclear Weapons
According to the Pentagon's 2026 National Defense Strategy, Russia "possesses the world's largest nuclear arsenal, which it continues to modernize and diversify, as well as undersea, space, and cyber capabilities that it could employ against the U.S. Homeland."
Since Russia's Febr more
Seafood Import Monitoring Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48469) on April 21, 2026, entitled "The Seafood Import Monitoring Program" by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP)
The Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) is a federal risk-based seafood traceability program that sets reporting and recordkeeping requirements from the point of harvest to entry more
Seafood Import Monitoring Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48469) on April 21, 2026, entitled "The Seafood Import Monitoring Program:"
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Recent Agency Actions Regarding the Seafood Import Monitoring Program
NOAA has considered potential expansions and refinements to SIMP's implementation, including in response to an evaluation of the program. In December 2022, NMFS issued a proposed rule to expand SIMP in accordance more
Electing the Speaker of the House of Representatives - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44243) on April 21, 2026, entitled "Electing the Speaker of the House of Representatives: Frequently Asked Questions" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Current practice for electing a Speaker, either at the start of a Congress or in the event of a vacancy (e.g., death or resignation), is by roll call vote, during which Member more
Farm Bill Primer - Trade & Export Promotion Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12155) on April 21, 2026, by agricultural policy analyst Benjamin Tsui.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Trade and Export Promotion Programs
Agricultural exports are significant to farmers and the U.S. economy. With the productivity of U.S. agriculture growing faster than domestic demand, farmers and agriculturally oriented firms rely on export markets to sustain pr more
Federal Individual Income Tax Brackets, Standard Deductions & Personal Exemption - 1988 to 2026 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34498) on April 21, 2026, entitled "Federal Individual Income Tax Brackets, Standard Deductions and Personal Exemption: 1988 to 2026" by public finance analysts Nicholas E. Buffie and Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report tracks changes in federal individual income tax brackets, the standard deduction, and the personal exemption since 1988. All three tax items hav more
Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11755) on April 21, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV)
Background
The Marine Corps describes the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) as a
'next-generation, eight-wheeled vehicle designed to move Marines from ship to shore. The vehicle will be the primary means of tactical mobilit more
Pentagon-Anthropic Dispute Over Autonomous Weapon Systems - Potential Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12669) on April 21, 2026, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Pentagon-Anthropic Dispute over Autonomous Weapon Systems: Potential Issues for Congress
On February 27, 2026, President Donald J. Trump directed federal agencies to "IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of [American AI company] Anthropic's technology." Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset more
Conditioning Federal Funding on Elections Policies - Options & Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13013) on April 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Conditioning Federal Funding on Elections Policies: Options and Considerations for Congress
Congress has broad authority to regulate many aspects of the administration of federal elections. Members might sometimes wish to influence state or local policy on aspects of e more
Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From March 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11420) on April 20, 2026, by legislative attorney Alexander H. Pepper and deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia:
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Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from March 2026
The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supre more
Election Security: Federal Funding for Securing Election Systems Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11286) on April 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Election Security: Federal Funding for Securing Election Systems
Foreign efforts to interfere in the 2016 elections highlighted the potential for threats to the technologies, facilities, and processes used to administer elections. The federal government has responded t more
Elections Grant Programs - Authorizations & Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11961) on April 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Elections Grant Programs: Authorizations and Appropriations
Congress first authorized major federal grant programs for elections in the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA; P.L. 107-252). HAVA was enacted in response to issues with the conduct of the 2000 elections. Li more
ENERGY STAR Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10753) on April 20, 2026, by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark.
Here are excerpts:
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ENERGY STAR Program
Overview
ENERGY STAR(R) is an internationally recognized voluntary labeling program for energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, and manufacturing plants that is managed jointly by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of En more
ESA "God Squad" Exemption for Gulf Oil & Gas Activities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11421) on April 20, 2026, by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum and coordinator of research planning Erin H. Ward:
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ESA "God Squad" Exemption for Gulf Oil and Gas Activities: Background and Current Litigation
On March 31, 2026, the Endangered Species Committee - colloquially referred to as the "God Squad" because of its power to determine the fate of species - more
Establishing & Funding Elections Grant Programs - Policy Options Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11962) on April 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Establishing and Funding Elections Grant Programs: Policy Options
Recent congressional activity on elections issues has often taken the form of action on grant programs or funding. One type of action Members have increasingly explored in recent legislative proposals is more
Family-to-Family Health Information Centers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12317) on April 20, 2026, by health policy analyst Alexandria K. Mickler.
Here are excerpts:
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Family-to-Family Health Information Centers
Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs) receive mandatory appropriations to provide support and information to families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Currently, the F2F HIC program receive more
FDA Response to a Raw Dairy Toxic E. Coli Outbreak Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12681) on April 20, 2026, by agricultural policy analyst Laura Pineda-Bermudez:
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Response to a Raw Dairy Toxic E. coli Outbreak
Introduction
On March 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS's) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and certain state public health o more
Parental Rights & Student Gender Transitions at School - Legal Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11422) on April 20, 2026, by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Whitney K. Novak:
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Parental Rights and Student Gender Transitions at School: Legal Developments
How public schools should treat transgender students has generated substantial debate, raising legal questions in contexts such as bathroom access, athletics participation, and pronoun usage. One particu more
Private Funding for Election Administration Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12501) on April 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton:
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Private Funding for Election Administration
State and local election offices sometimes receive private donations of money, goods, or services to help them carry out their work. Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2020 election cycle, private individuals funded grant progra more
U.S. Army's Typhon Mid-Range Capability System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12135) on April 20, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Army's Typhon Mid-Range Capability (MRC) System
What Is the Army's Mid-Range Capability System?
Improved Chinese and Russian long-ranged artillery systems, uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), and the proliferation of special munitions have renewed concerns about the more
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants," published on February 23, 2026. CLINIC, which represents a coalition of over 400 community-based and diocesan legal service providers across 48 states and D.C., critiqued the proposal for undermining the rights and dignity of asylum seeke more
Rail Labor Organizations Urge DOT to Prioritize Safety and Investment in Rural Rail Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing challenges faced by rural communities in rail transportation. Representing over 60,000 railroad workers, these organizations emphasized the need to maintain and upgrade rural rail infrastructure, enhance safety measures, and improve fundi more
Amazon Highlights Security Considerations for Agentic AI in Response to NIST Request
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Amazon Web Services submitted a public comment letter to the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Center for AI Standards and Innovation addressing security considerations for artificial intelligence agents, specifically focusing on agentic AI systems.
Amazon frames agentic AI as autonomous systems capable of planning and executing complex sequences of actions independently, raising new security challenges beyond traditional software and generative AI more
Challenges in Rural Transportation Systems Highlighted in University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Letter to U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Center for Urban Informatics and Progress has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing challenges faced by rural transportation systems. The letter responds to the agency's Request for Information on the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative and draws on CUIP's expertise with connected and digitally supported transportation systems, includin more
Church World Service Urges DHS to Rescind Proposal Restricting Work Permits for Asylum Seekers
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Church World Service, a faith-based humanitarian organization serving refugees and asylum seekers across 24 states, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing a recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would drastically limit asylum applicants' access to employment authorization documents (EADs). CWS asserts that the proposed rule would create nearly insurmountable barriers for asylum seekers attempting to lawfully work while t more
City of Ceres Highlights Transportation Challenges in Letter to U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The City of Ceres in Stanislaus County, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of the Secretary regarding the Rural Transportation Request for Information (Docket No.: DOT-OST-2026-0298). The letter emphasizes critical transportation infrastructure challenges faced by rural-adjacent communities like Ceres, focusing on aging infrastructure, safety concerns, and environmental impacts within the framework of the Depart more
City of Gustine, California, Urges U.S. Department of Transportation to Address Rural Infrastructure Challenges
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The City of Gustine, representing a small agricultural community in Merced County, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of the Secretary regarding the Rural Transportation Request for Information (Docket No.: DOT-OST-2026-0298). The letter highlights significant transportation and infrastructure challenges faced by Gustine and similar small incorporated rural cities, urging the department to take targeted action t more
Economic Policy Institute Condemns DHS Proposed Employment Authorization Rule for Asylum Applicants
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Economic Policy Institute, a nonprofit think tank focused on low- and middle-income workers' economic interests, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants.
EPI criticized the proposed rule for imposing extensive delays and restrictive barriers on asylum applicants seeking Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), whi more
Guam Officials Oppose BOEM Rule Changes on Offshore Mineral Regulations
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Guam, along with other local leaders, have submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management of the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing strong opposition to proposed administrative revisions to regulations related to Outer Continental Shelf minerals other than oil, gas, and sulfur. The correspondence addresses changes published in the Federal Register in February 2026 (Docket No.: BOEM-2025-0120).
Th more
Human Agenda Opposes DHS Proposed Rule Changes to Asylum Work Authorization
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Human Agenda, a San Jose, California-based non-profit organization specializing in immigration legal services, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's proposed rulemaking on asylum-related employment authorization. The letter, authored by a senior attorney at Human Agenda, criticizes the proposed changes as severely harmful to asylum seekers and the broader community.
The DHS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (N more
Human Agenda Opposes DHS Proposed Rule to Restrict Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Human Agenda, a San Jose, California-based non-profit organization that provides immigration legal services through its legal collective CLARO, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed rule modifying work authorization eligibility for asylum applicants. The letter strongly criticizes the proposed changes, warning they would exacerbate hardships faced by vulnerable immigrant communities.
Human Agenda focuses on supportin more
Human Food Subsidies Linked to Shorter Hibernation and Accelerated Cellular Aging in Black Bears
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Durango Bear Project has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior highlighting research findings on how consumption of human food subsidies affects the hibernation patterns and cellular aging of free-ranging American black bears (Ursus americanus) in Colorado. The letter details a study conducted by researchers that examined the molecular impacts of altered denning behavior attributed to human development.
According to the project, bea more
International Rescue Committee Urges DHS to Rescind Proposed Rule Severely Restricting Asylum Seekers' Work Authorization
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The International Rescue Committee submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would impose severe restrictions on asylum applicants' access to Employment Authorization Documents, or work permits. The IRC emphasized that the proposal would effectively prohibit most asylum seekers from obtaining work authorization, creating substantial economic and social harms for asylum seekers and American c more
LatinoJustice Urges DHS to Rescind Proposed Rule Limiting Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants.
The letter criticizes the NPRM for imposing severe restrictions and delays on asylum seekers' access to Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), which enable them to work legally while their asylum claims are adjudicated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigratio more
Maine Center for Economic Policy Opposes USCIS Proposed Rule on Asylum Employment Authorization
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Maine Center for Economic Policy submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, opposing the agency's proposed rulemaking on employment authorization for asylum applicants (Docket No.: USCIS-2025-0370). The organization warned that the proposed changes, which would effectively halt granting new work permits to asylum seekers, threaten to disrupt Maine's economy by exacerbating labor shortages and impeding economic growth.
The Main more
Rural Transportation Challenges and Funding Barriers Highlighted in CARPDC Letter to USDOT
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation outlining pressing challenges and funding obstacles facing rural transportation in the region. The letter details critical infrastructure concerns, safety issues, transit limitations, broadband gaps, and funding difficulties that impede rural competitiveness and mobility.
CARPDC identifies aging pavements and bridges, coupled wit more
Splunk Submits Detailed Public Comment to National Institute of Standards and Technology on AI Agent Security
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Splunk LLC, a Cisco company, has submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the National Institute of Standards and Technology in response to its request for information on security considerations related to artificial intelligence agents. The letter outlines Splunk's assessment of the unique security risks posed by autonomous AI agent systems and recommends frameworks and monitoring approaches to enhance operational security.
In the letter addressed to the U.S. more
Spring Institute Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's proposed Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants rule (Docket No.: USCIS-2025-0370). The organization, which supports immigrant integration in Colorado, expressed strong concerns about the economic and social impacts of the rule on asylum seekers and local communities.
The Spring Institute detailed that the more
Wildlife Conservation Society: Sociological and Ethical Debates Shape Future of Black Bear Hunting Practices
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding current black bear hunting methodologies. The letter draws upon discussions from the Fifth Western Black Bear Workshop held in Provo, Utah, highlighting the evolving sociological and ethical considerations surrounding black bear hunting in western states.
The letter emphasizes that while black bears have traditionally been hunted under the premise of po more
Tipoffs: Iran
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Is Sharia A Friend Or Foe of Liberty?
NEW YORK, April 29 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on April 28, 2026, by President Bill Donohue:
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IS SHARIA A FRIEND OR FOE OF LIBERTY?
Sharia is the law that is derived from Islamic texts and traditions. Whether it is more of a friend or foe of liberty is disputed, but both sides can't be right.
On March more
Committee Approves FY27 National Security, Department of State Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Committee Approves FY27 National Security, Department of State Appropriations Act
Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 27.
National Security, Departmen more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What They're Saying - "Anxious Republicans" Fear a "Wipeout in the Fall" as Voters Feel "Betrayed" by GOP's Economic Harm
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Anxious Republicans" Fear a "Wipeout in the Fall" as Voters Feel "Betrayed" by GOP's Economic Harm
MS NOW Guest: "Absolutely, the Senate is on the table. It would be foolish for people to assume it's not."
Washington Post: "High gas prices and declining faith among voters in President Donald Trump's handling of the economy have heightened Repub more
DNC: Gas Prices Hit Highest Level Since Trump's Unpopular War of Choice With Iran Began
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Gas Prices Hit Highest Level Since Trump's Unpopular War of Choice With Iran Began
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline hit a whopping $4.18, the highest level since Trump's unpopular war of choice with Iran began two months ago. Diesel prices are currently at $5.46 per gallon, up 45% since the war started. Trump's own Energy Secretary Chris Wright admitted recen more
DOE: Secretary Wright Signs Agreements To Grow American LNG Exports, Advances 'Trump Peace Pipelines Framework'
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Secretary Wright Signs Agreements To Grow American LNG Exports, Advances 'Trump Peace Pipelines Framework'
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA--U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright joined U.S. officials and American companies at the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit today in announcing billions of dollars of private capital investment in the Central and Eastern European region. Deal signings incl more
Equipment Leasing & Finance Association: Q1 New Equipment Demand at Record High
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSrep) -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Q1 New Equipment Demand at Record High
The latest CapEx Finance Index (https://www.elfaonline.org/research/capex-finance-index/elfa-capex-finance-index-march-2026) (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), shows that while new deal growth edged down in March, total new business volumes (NBV) recorded its strongest quarter more
Global Reporting Initiative-CDP Disclosure That is More Aligned and Decision-useful
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, April 29 -- The Global Reporting Initiative issued the following news:
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GRI-CDP disclosure that is more aligned and decision-useful
Updated mapping supports organizations in connecting their GRI climate reporting with the CDP's 2026 questionnaire
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In response to growing demand for more streamlined climate reporting, updated mapping between CDP's 2026 corporate questionnaire and the GRI 102: Climate Change and GRI 103: Energy Standards is now available.
As more
Greenpeace Slams NSW Government Decision to Reverse Decade-long Freeze on Gas Exploration
SYDNEY, Australia, April 29 -- Greenpeace Australia Pacific issued the following news:
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Greenpeace slams NSW government decision to reverse decade-long freeze on gas exploration
In a major policy backflip, the Minns government has today announced it will reverse a more than decade-long ban on gas exploration in NSW, opening up huge new areas in Far West NSW for harmful gas drilling.
The decision comes in the midst of the ongoing energy crisis spurred by the illegal war on Iran and advi more
House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member DeLauro Statement at Markup of FY 2027 State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks on April 28, 2026, at the markup of the fiscal 2027 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs bill:
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Thank you Chairman Cole, Chairman Diaz-Balart, and Ranking Member Frankel for their good work and for their friendship.
I also want to thank the subcommittee staff, Erin Kolodjeski, Ed Etzkorn, and Laurie Mignone on the minority, and their count more
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rogers Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on National Security Challenges in Indo-Pacific Region
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following opening statement from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region":
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Today, we continue our posture hearings with INDOPACOM and U.S. Forces Korea.
As we meet, our adversaries are deepening their cooperation. China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are working together to challenge the United St more
House Armed Services Subcommittee Chairman Bacon Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Cyber Posture of DOD
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies and Innovation, released the following opening statement from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Cyber Posture of the Department of Defense":
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Good afternoon, and welcome to today's hearing on the cyber posture of the Department of Defense.
Today's hearing comes at a time of increased cyber activity targeting U.S. infrastructure, including recent camp more
House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Pallone Issues Remarks at Environment Subcommittee Hearing on FY 2027 EPA Budget
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on April 28, 2026, at an Environment Subcommittee hearing on "The Fiscal Year 2027 Environmental Protection Agency Budget":
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President Trump's budget is an insult to the American people. At every opportunity, this budget undercuts public health, affordability, and sensible environmental protections to line the pockets of Trump's corp more
International Committee of the Red Cross President Arrives in Iran to Discuss Urgent Humanitarian Concerns
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 29 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross issued the following news release:
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ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns
Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has arrived in Iran for an official visit.
While in the country, she will meet with senior government officials and the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) to discuss the humanitarian consequences of hostilities in Iran more
Iran: Turk Deplores Crackdown on Dissent, Says Rights of All Iranians Must Be Respected
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 29 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following news release:
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Iran: Turk deplores crackdown on dissent, says rights of all Iranians must be respected
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk today deplored the crackdown by Iranian authorities on dissent - in particular through the use of national security-related charges. At least 21 individuals have been executed and thousands of others arrested.
Since the start of the more
Sen. Alsobrooks Cosponsors, Supports Cuba War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on April 28, 2026:
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Alsobrooks Cosponsors, Supports Cuba War Powers Resolution
Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) is a cosponsor of Senator Tim Kaine's S.J. Res. 124, to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress. Senator Alsobrooks voted "No" tonight against the Republican point of order that blo more
Sen. Wyden Continues Inquiry Into Treasury Mishandling Iran War Fallout as Bessent Dodges Key Questions
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Wyden Continues Inquiry into Treasury Mishandling Iran War Fallout as Bessent Dodges Key Questions
Top Bessent Aide Previously Told Committee Staff that Treasury Failed to Plan for Economic Consequences of Trump's Iran War; Bessent's Response to Wyden's Initial Inquiry Did Not State Otherwise
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State Dept.: U.S. Cuts Off Billions in Illicit Funding to Iranian Regime
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on April 28, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
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United States Cuts Off Billions in Illicit Funding to Iranian Regime
The United States exerts maximum pressure across every domain to stop the Iranian regime from threatening American interests and to hold it accountable.
Today, the United States is acting against 35 entities and individuals who operate Iran's covert financial network. Shado more
State, Foreign Operations Funding Bill Forfeits American Influence to Adversaries While President Trump Pursues Deadly, Costly War With Iran and Furthers the Cost-of-Living Crisis
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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State, Foreign Operations Funding Bill Forfeits American Influence to Adversaries while President Trump Pursues Deadly, Costly War with Iran and Furthers the Cost-of-Living Crisis
Today, the House Appropriations Committee passed on a party-line vote the Republicans' 2027 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs fund more
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Economic Fury Targets Iran Shadow Banking Facilitators
Today, as part of Economic Fury, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated 35 entities and individuals that oversee Iran's shadow banking architecture, facilitating the movement of the equivalent of tens of billions of dollars tied to sanctions evasion and Iran's sponsorship more
Treasury Warns of Sanctions Risks Linked to China-Based Independent "Teapot" Oil Refineries
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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Treasury Warns of Sanctions Risks Linked to China-Based Independent "Teapot" Oil Refineries
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is alerting financial institutions to the sanctions risks associated with independent "teapot" oil refineries in China, primarily in Shandong Province, given their continued role in importing and refining Iranian crude oil.
C more
U.N. Human Rights Council: Iran - Turk Deplores Crackdown on Dissent, Says Rights of All Iranians Must Be Respected
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 29 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
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Iran: Turk deplores crackdown on dissent, says rights of all Iranians must be respected
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk today deplored the crackdown by Iranian authorities on dissent - in particular through the use of national security-related charges. At least 21 individuals have been executed and thousands of others arrested.
Since the start of the devastating joint Israeli-U more
Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security Williams Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Brandon M. Williams, under secretary of Energy for nuclear security, and administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, from an April 22, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request:
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Chairman DesJarlais, Ranking Member Moulton, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Request more
Virginia Tech: Expert Explains Why the War in the Middle East is Making Fertilizer More Expensive
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Expert explains why the war in the Middle East is making fertilizer more expensive
One of the concerns that has come out of the Iran War is its impact on growing crops.
According to the International Food Policy Research Institute, about 30 percent of global fertilizer trade passed through the Strait of Hormuz in 2024. The ongoing conflict in that region has resulted in rising costs and concerns for food produce more
BP announces bumper profits
LONDON, England, April 28 [Category: Environment] -- Friends of the Earth UK issued the following news release:
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BP announces bumper profits
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Energy giant, BP, has today posted profits of $3.2 billion for the first quarter of 2026, significantly higher than the previous quarter's results, $1.5 billion more
Coalition fuel policy good first step to regaining fuel security
MELBOURNE, Australia, April 28 [Category: International] -- The Institute of Public Affairs issued the following news release:
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Coalition fuel policy good first step to regaining fuel security
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"Australia's fuel vulnerability has become blindingly obvious since the onset of the 2026 Iran War, and after decades of shortsighted policy decisions regarding fuel, a much-needed plan to secure fuel beyond the immediate short term has been announced by the Coalition," said Saxon Davidson, Rese more
Communities Pay the Price as Fossil Fuel Giant BP Reaps Record Profits, 350.org Calls for a "Great Power Shift"
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 28 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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Communities Pay the Price as Fossil Fuel Giant BP Reaps Record Profits, 350.org Calls for a "Great Power Shift"
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London, UK: 350.org is sounding the alarm on the obscene profits reported by fossil fuel companies, as households worldwide struggle with soaring energy prices and worsening cli more
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency: Iranian-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit Programmable Logic Controllers Across US Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued the following report on April 7, 2026, entitled "Iranian-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit Programmable Logic Controllers Across US Critical Infrastructure":
Here are excerpts:
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Iran-affiliated advanced persistent threat (APT) actors are conducting exploitation activity targeting internet-facing operational technology (OT) devices, including programmable logic more
DCCC: Desmond-Backed War Raising Costs on Everything from Gas to Clothes and Toys [AP]
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Desmond-Backed War Raising Costs on Everything from Gas to Clothes and Toys [AP]
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As the Jim Desmond-approved war in Iran drags on, hardworking Southern California families are getting hit from every angle - already paying more at the gas pump, on health care, groceries, and utilities and under sweeping tariffs.
Now, that impact has spread even further. Thousands of everyday pr more
Garamendi Introduces War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump's Illegal Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Garamendi Introduces War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump's Illegal Iran War
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement after introducing a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's illegal war of choice in Iran:
"President Trump's unilateral and unauthorized decision to plunge t more
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Vote-by-Mail from Trump's Attacks
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Vote-by-Mail from Trump's Attacks
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Legislation comes after Senate Democrats blocked the president's voter suppression bill, SAVE Act
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, Alex Padilla, and 35 of their colleagues, introduced the Mail and Absentee Voter Protection Act to block President Trump's illega more
HOUSE REPUBLICANS BLOCK REP. HOYLE'S AMENDMENT TO PREVENT IRAN WAR FUNDING
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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HOUSE REPUBLICANS BLOCK REP. HOYLE'S AMENDMENT TO PREVENT IRAN WAR FUNDING
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Washington, D.C. - This week, the House of Representatives will vote on S. Con. Res. 33, which will provide up to $140 billion in additional funding for ICE and CBP. Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) introduced an amendment rejected by congressional Republicans that would prevent reconciliation from being used as a backdoor way more
Hoyer: A Defeat for Putin is a Victory for America and for All Free People Around the World
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer: A Defeat for Putin is a Victory for America and for All Free People Around the World
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks at the House Committee on Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the FY 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Bill on his amendment to provide $500 million to support Ukraine. Below are videos and t more
ICYMI: Rep. Stevens Introduces Legislation to Force Congress to Confront Rising Gas Prices and Hold Washington Accountable
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Stevens Introduces Legislation to Force Congress to Confront Rising Gas Prices and Hold Washington Accountable
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Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced legislation designed to force federal lawmakers to confront the direct economic impact of their policies on hard-working Michigan families. This bill holds Congress accountable for the more
Is Vulnerable Congresswoman Jen Kiggans "Accepting Sure Defeat"?
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Is Vulnerable Congresswoman Jen Kiggans "Accepting Sure Defeat"?
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Congresswoman Jen Kiggans is more vulnerable than ever. Is she already accepting defeat and angling for her next job?
Kiggans continues to attack Governor Spanberger on social media, perhaps because she's desperate to shift attention away from her vote to spike health care premiums and her support for the cost-sp more
Justice Mary Yu '93 J.D. Delivers 2026 Peace Through Law Lecture at Notre Dame London on the Death Penalty and the Pursuit of Justice
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 28 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news:
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Justice Mary Yu '93 J.D. Delivers 2026 Peace Through Law Lecture at Notre Dame London on the Death Penalty and the Pursuit of Justice
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The 2026 Peace Through Law Lecture, Notre Dame Law School's flagship event at Notre Dame London, brought together leading voices in global justice to examine the relationship between justice and the pursuit of peace. Held on Tuesday, April 21, in Trafalg more
Kaine, Schiff, & Gallego Announce Vote on Cuba War Powers Resolution Today
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Schiff, & Gallego Announce Vote on Cuba War Powers Resolution Today
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced that the Senate will vote today on their War Powers Resolution to block the use of U.S. forces in unauthorized hostilities against Cuba. President Donald Trump has already ordered an illegal military blockade of C more
Kelly, Warren, Blumenthal, and Gillibrand Investigate Hegseth's Failure to Protect Troops in Middle East After Fatal Attack
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Warren, Blumenthal, and Gillibrand Investigate Hegseth's Failure to Protect Troops in Middle East After Fatal Attack
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Troops injured in strike on Kuwait post reportedly received no warning to evacuate, denied requests for additional protections
Read more on ABC News: Senate Democrats say Pentagon wasn't ready for Iranian retaliation on US troops
Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Elizabeth Warre more
More than 7,100 Degrees to be Awarded at 2026 Utah State University Commencement
LOGAN, Utah, April 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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More than 7,100 Degrees to be Awarded at 2026 Utah State University Commencement
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LOGAN, Utah -Utah State University will honor the class of 2026 this week at the 139th commencement ceremony. USU is preparing to confer a total of 7,101 degrees and certificates to 6,335 students.
The university commencement ceremony in Logan will begin at 7 p.m. April 29 in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. College convocations and more
New FOIA Request Demands Information on Hegseth and Kid Rock's Helicopter Joyride
WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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New FOIA Request Demands Information on Hegseth and Kid Rock's Helicopter Joyride
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Public Citizen launched a new investigation, submitting FOIA requests to the U.S. Army and the Office of the Secretary of Defense for information pertaining to an incident yesterday in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Kid Rock flew military helicopters together.
"Pete Hegset more
On Day 59 of Iran War, Warren Warns of Delays in Care for Troops with Brain Injuries Caused by Combat
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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On Day 59 of Iran War, Warren Warns of Delays in Care for Troops with Brain Injuries Caused by Combat
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Top military leader agrees on importance of bipartisan DoD reforms to track traumatic brain injuries
In the war against Iran, traumatic brain injuries have become the "signature injury" for soldiers
Warren: "We need to have dedicated resources to support our troops who are suffering more
Reaction to TotalEnergies Profits Announcement
WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release:
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Reaction to TotalEnergies Profits Announcement
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Paris, France - TotalEnergies, the French oil giant, will announce its Q1 2026 profits Wednesday as a global oil crisis triggered by the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran has changed the fossil fuel industry forever, turning countries away from fossil fuels to secure energy supplies. The company is under fire for profiting from the crisis more
Reed: Trump's Trillion-Dollar Health Care Cuts Are Making America Sicker & Poorer
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed: Trump's Trillion-Dollar Health Care Cuts Are Making America Sicker & Poorer
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WASHINGTON, DC - As millions of Americans who rely on federal health care benefits such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicare, and Medicaid begin to feel the fallout from the sweeping changes and trillion-dollar cuts under President Donald Trump's so-called One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA), U.S. Senator Jac more
REPORT: "Brian Fitzpatrick Votes To Help His GOP Megadonor Funders" [Pennsylvania Independent]
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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REPORT: "Brian Fitzpatrick Votes To Help His GOP Megadonor Funders" [Pennsylvania Independent]
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Receipts show Fitzpatrick is bankrolled by MAGA donors and special interests
Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick wants voters to believe he's not bought and paid for, and that his financial supporters " believe in centrism and pragmatism." But the receipts tell a different stor more
Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom
LONDON, England, April 28 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news:
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Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom
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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom.
The Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom, in response to the Iranian embassy's unacceptab more
The U.S. Sanctions Chinese Refinery Linked to Iran
WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The U.S. Sanctions Chinese Refinery Linked to Iran
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Key Takeaways
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The United States has increased sanctions on shipments of Iranian oil, with the U.S. military expanding enforcement globally.
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The United States has begun boarding and seizing vessels transporting Iranian oil and tracking ships beyond the initial blockade zone.
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On April 24, the United States san more
The West is worth saving, Boris Johnson tells Cornell students
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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The West is worth saving, Boris Johnson tells Cornell students
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From the Strait of Hormuz to university campuses, Americans and Europeans must stand together against autocratic regimes seeking to suppress freedom and prosperity, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a Cornell audience on April 27.
"Things are bumpier and more difficult when we are divided and when we squabble, as we have done so o more
TOO STUNNED TO SPEAK: Congressman Drags Mike Lawler for Raising Costs on Hudson Valley Families
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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TOO STUNNED TO SPEAK: Congressman Drags Mike Lawler for Raising Costs on Hudson Valley Families
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After voting multiple times to rubber-stamp Trump's chaotic, price-spiking tariffs and refusing to lift a finger to stop rising gas prices, Mike Lawler's record of jacking up costs on Hudson Valley families has gotten so bad that fellow members of Congress are calling it out to his fa more
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Denounces Trump Administration's Incoherent Strategy for Ending Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sen. Schiff Denounces Trump Administration's Incoherent Strategy for Ending Iran War
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to denounce the Trump administration's incoherent strategy for ending their illegal Iran war amid continued negotiations.
Senator Schiff is leading the sixth War Powers Resolution aimed at requi more
Art and Archaeology expert joins prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
LONDON, England, April 27 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news:
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Art and Archaeology expert joins prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
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Scott Redford, Nasser D Khalili Professor of Islamic Art and Archaeology, has been awarded with the 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship - supporting his work on a new book that explores the art and archaeology of Medieval Turkey.
Recognised amongst over 200 distinguished individuals working across more than 50 disciplines - the fellowship awar more
Blumenthal & Colleagues Investigate Hegseth's Failure to Protect Troops in Middle East After Fatal Attack
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal & Colleagues Investigate Hegseth's Failure to Protect Troops in Middle East After Fatal Attack
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[Hartford, CT] -Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) launched a new investigation into reports that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth failed to take basic steps to protect troops during Operation Ep more
Global energy crisis front and centre at Santa Marta conference to end fossil fuels
LONDON, England, April 27 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release:
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Global energy crisis front and centre at Santa Marta conference to end fossil fuels
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Santa Marta, Colombia - Greenpeace is urging governments attending the Santa Marta conference to seize the current energy supply crisis amid the war on Iran to accelerate a just transition to renewable energy that protects people and builds long-t more
TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Provides Opening Remarks on Republican Budget Bill
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Provides Opening Remarks on Republican Budget Bill
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This afternoon, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) provided opening remarks at the the FY2026 Budget Resolution at the House of Representatives Committee on Rules, which begins the Senate-led reconciliation process.
The video can be found here and a (lightly edited) transcript has been provided below:
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