'Deceptive Calm' in Europe's Euros361 Billion Foodservice Market Masks Major Generational Shifts, Circana Reveals
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release:
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'Deceptive calm' in Europe's Euros361 billion foodservice market masks major generational shifts, Circana reveals
Spend continues to grow, visits have moved marginally and consumers are still eating out. However, that appa more
Agnes Scott is America's Most Innovative College -- Nine Years Running
DECATUR, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Agnes Scott College posted the following news release:
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Agnes Scott is America's Most Innovative College -- Nine Years Running
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US News ranks Agnes Scott No. 1 in innovation; in the nation's top 5 for social mobility and first year experiences; top 10 for undergraduate teaching and study abroad
[Decatur, GA] -Agnes Scott College leads the nation in innovation, according to US News & World Report. For the ninth consecutive year, the publication has recogni more
Argonne Develops Real-time AI Monitoring for an Advanced Nuclear Reactor Component
ARGONNE, Illinois, Sept. 22 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Argonne develops real-time AI monitoring for an advanced nuclear reactor component
Heat exchangers are a safety feature that move heat away from the reactor core
September 21, 2026
New technology could help molten-salt-cooled reactors run smoothly and prevent costly shutdowns.
Just as a clogged kitchen sink can bring household routines to a halt, a bloc more
Binghamton University Projects Awarded AI Seed Grant Funding to Advance Teaching, Research, and Public Engagement
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Binghamton University projects awarded AI Seed Grant funding to advance teaching, research, and public engagement
Faculty, students collaborate across academic disciplines to find innovative solutions
By Anthony Borrelli
September 21, 2026
Eight projects, spanning an array of Binghamton University's academic subjects, have been awarded AI Seed Grants totaling more than $48,000 to advance teaching, rese more
Census Bureau Issues Tip Sheet No. 19 - Sept. 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on Sept. 18, 2026:
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Upcoming
Online Product Calendar
The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information.
Data.census.gov Users Needed for Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Enterprise Dissemination Services and Consumer Innovation is more
Center for a Humane Economy: HHS Moves to Scale Down Animal Use in Research and Testing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release:
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HHS Moves to Scale Down Animal Use in Research and Testing
Five years after passage of the FDA Modernization Act 2.0, FDA updating its regulations to remove Depression-era animal testing mandate
September 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action today applauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for issuing a new rule to strip out archaic language more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Lab-Grown Human Brain Cells Power World's First 'Biological' Data Center
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 22 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender:
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Lab-Grown Human Brain Cells Power World's First 'Biological' Data Center
Researchers in Singapore unveiled a prototype computing facility that uses lab-grown human brain neurons interfaced with silicon hardware, arg more
Consumer Technology Association: Waymo Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana to Keynote at CES 2027
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:
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Waymo Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana to Keynote at CES 2027
Waymo shares future vision for the autonomous ride-hailing service
September 21, 2026
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R), owner and producer of CES(R), announces Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana will deliver a keynote at CES 2027. Waymo is a powerful example of technology moving from novelty to essential daily utility. With more
Economics Daily: Total Employment Projected to Grow 3.5 Percent Between 2025 and 2035
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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Total employment projected to grow 3.5 percent between 2025 and 2035
September 21, 2026
Employment is projected to grow 3.5 percent between 2025 and 2035. The two major occupational groups projected to grow the fastest are healthcare support (+13.3 percent) and healthcare practitioners and technical (+8.0 percent). These two healthcare groups combined are more
Evolving Curriculum: Learn About 5 CWRU Courses Integrating AI
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 22 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Evolving curriculum: Learn about 5 CWRU courses integrating AI
These offerings explore how students can use, evaluate and critically engage with AI
September 21, 2026 | Story by: Katie Laux
As artificial intelligence (AI) disrupts the status quo across industries and challenges us to adapt to a rapidly changing world, Case Western Reserve University students will be poised to respond.
Instructors more
FIU Researchers Take Center Stage on The Academic Minute
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 22 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FIU researchers take center stage on The Academic Minute
By Lauren Cuellar
September 21, 2026
FIU experts exploring important topics and issues are sharing their work with a national audience during FIU Week on The Academic Minute, Sept. 21-25, a radio show and podcast. The three-minute program features researchers from colleges and universit more
Food and Water Watch: National Enviro Group Calls for Ban on All Government Non-Disclosure Agreements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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National Enviro Group Calls for Ban on All Government Non-Disclosure Agreements
Secret NDA Deals are Often Behind AI Data Center Development
Sep 21, 2026
Washington, D.C. - The national environmental organization Food & Water Watch has issued a call for a ban on all usage of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) between government officials - local, state and federal - and private companies. These undemocra more
Frost and Sullivan: Surgical Robotics - Growth Opportunities in Intelligent and Integrated Surgical Platforms
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 22 -- 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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Surgical Robotics: Growth Opportunities in Intelligent and Integrated Surgical Platforms
This blog is based on the analysis titled, "Emerging Technology Trends in Surgical Robotics" authored by Frost & Sullivan's growth expert, Neeraj Nitin Jadhav, and lead analyst, Ashish Anil Kaul, from the TechVi more
Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 India: Day 1 Highlights
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 India: Day 1 Highlights
Mumbai, India, September 21, 2026
Overview
We are bringing you news and highlights from the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit, taking place this week in Mumbai, India. Below is a collection of the key announcements and insights coming out of the conference.
On Day 1 of the conference, we are more
Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 India: Day 2 Highlights
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 India: Day 2 Highlights
Mumbai, India, September 22, 2026
Overview
We are bringing you news and highlights from the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit, taking place this week in Mumbai, India. Below is a collection of the key announcements and insights coming out of the conference. You can read the highlights from Day more
Gartner Marketing Survey Finds 35% of Consumers Rely on Influencers Less Due to AI
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A involving senior principal analyst Emily Weiss:
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Gartner Marketing Survey Finds 35% of Consumers Rely on Influencers Less Due to AI
Q&A with Emily Weiss
STAMFORD, Conn., September 22, 2026
Consumers are becoming increasingly selective about the sources they trust online, with 35% of consumers saying they now rely on influencers less for shopping informa more
Gartner Predicts 60% of Organizations That Ignore Data Governance Culture Challenges Will Fail to Govern AI Successfully by 2027
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts 60% of Organizations That Ignore Data Governance Culture Challenges Will Fail to Govern AI Successfully by 2027
MUMBAI, India, September 21, 2026
Organizations Must Expand Focus Beyond AI-Ready Data to AI-Ready Stakeholders to Overcome Cultural Barriers to Governance
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By 2027, 60% of organizations that fail to address the more
Gartner Survey Finds 41% of CISOs Reported At Least One Social Engineering Incident Involving a Deepfake in the Past 12 Months
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Finds 41% of CISOs Reported At Least One Social Engineering Incident Involving a Deepfake in the Past 12 Months
LONDON, U.K., September 22, 2026
CISOs Must Take 3 Actions to Combat AI-Driven Social Engineering Attacks
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Forty-one percent of chief information security officers (CISOs) reported at least one social engineering in more
GE Aerospace Investing $225M to Modernize Research Center
EVENDALE, Ohio, Sept. 22 -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, posted the following news release:
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GE Aerospace Investing $225M to Modernize Research Center
Securing NY's role at the forefront of aerospace innovation, State of New York commits an additional $8.4M to support transformational project
NISKAYUNA, N.Y. -- September 21, 2026 -- GE Aerospace today announced a $22 more
Gettysburg Announces Faculty Promotions as 2026-2027 Academic Year Begins
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news:
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Gettysburg announces faculty promotions as 2026-2027 academic year begins
Gettysburg College is celebrating the professional accomplishments of several faculty members this year. Among those honored are one professor who achieved tenure and promotion, five who were named full professors, and three who were promoted to senior lecturer.
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Gettysburg College faculty are some of the most dedicated professi more
Gottheimer, Lawler Push Bipartisan Plan on AI Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Gottheimer, Lawler Push Bipartisan Plan on AI Safety
Builds on Federal Actions to Keep America Ahead on AI While Protecting Workers; Consumers, and our National Security
Sep 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) held a press conference to amplify the importance of their bipartisan Stop Rogue AI Act, legislation that would establish c more
IDB Group Convenes Heads of State and Technology Leaders to Advance AI Agenda
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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IDB Group Convenes Heads of State and Technology Leaders to Advance AI Agenda
September 21, 2026
* New IDB analysis estimates that broad AI adoption could raise the GDP of Latin America and the Caribbean by 5.1% in a decade.
* With worker mobility, wages could increase by up to 5.3%, while without it, wages could fall by as much as 20.9%.
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NEW YORK -- The Inter-American Development Bank more
IDB, Bicycle Capital and AS/COA Welcomed Heads of State for Discussion on AI
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release:
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IDB, Bicycle Capital, and AS/COA Welcomed Heads of State for Discussion on AI
The event brought together senior officials and private-sector AI experts to discuss how the digital transformation can result in greater development.
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New York, September 21, 2026--The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in partnership with Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA) and Bicycle more
IRS Wraps Up Successful Nationwide Tax Forums With Nearly 13,000 Attendees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news:
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IRS wraps up successful Nationwide Tax Forums with nearly 13,000 attendees
Sept. 21, 2026
WASHINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service last week wrapped up the fifth and final 2026 Tax Forum in San Diego with nearly 13,000 attending the five forums where tax professionals participated in workshops and seminars and received one-on-one assistance with taxpayer cases.
"The tax fo more
Morgan Stanley Investment Management's 1GT Leads Euros49 Million Series E Funding for Amber Electric
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Stanley Investment Management's 1GT Leads Euros49 Million Series E Funding for Amber Electric
Sep 21, 2026
London -- Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced today that the 1GT private climate equity strategy (1GT) led a Euros49 million Series E financing round for Amber Electric (Amber or the Company), an energy flexibility platform that enables more
NIH Makes Major Investments to Advance Human-based Research Infrastructure and Technologies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
NIH makes major investments to advance human-based research infrastructure and technologies
Projects spanning the nation will accelerate scientific discovery, reduce reliance on animals.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is making its biggest push yet to move biomedical research beyond animal model use, unveiling five maj more
Pega Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant and Recognized in Critical Capabilities Report for Business Orchestration and Automation Technology
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- Pegasystems, a software company empowering digital transformation, issued the following news release:
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Pega Named a Leader in Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) and Recognized in Critical Capabilities Report for Business Orchestration and Automation Technology
Pega's AI orchestration and governance recognized for second consecutive year
WALTHAM, Mass. - September 21, 2026 - Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the enterprise AI software company for more
Qualcomm Technologies: Snapdragon X Series Powers Googlebook - First Laptops Designed for Gemini Intelligence
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 22 -- Qualcomm Technologies, a part of Qualcomm, issued the following news release:
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Snapdragon X Series Powers Googlebook: the First Laptops Designed for Gemini Intelligence
Sep 21, 2026 MAUI
Highlights:
* Snapdragon X Elite now powers Googlebook, a new category of laptop designed for Gemini Intelligence, unveiled today.
* Googlebook devices, powered by Snapdragon X Elite deliver all-day battery life, powerful performance, and proactive intelligence - as more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 22 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more
Rockefeller Foundation: Around 100 Former Heads of State and Government Call on Current Leaders To Renew International Cooperation
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release:
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Around 100 Former Heads of State and Government Call on Current Leaders To Renew International Cooperation
Former leaders urge a renewed framework for cooperation grounded in human dignity, the rule of law and mutual respect.
New global polling shows broad public support for countries working together.
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NEW YORK, September 21, 2026 -- Around 100 former heads of state and government from every contine more
Sanders Ahead of UN General Assembly: "Oligarchy is Ascending and Democracy is in Retreat... Working Together, That Must Change."
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Ahead of UN General Assembly: "Oligarchy is ascending and democracy is in retreat... Working together, that must change."
September 21, 2026
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- On the eve of the United Nations General Assembly, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) delivered a major foreign policy address today at the historic Riverside Church in New York City -- where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr more
Senator Moody Urges Air Force to Make Florida Home of Blue Horizons
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSida) -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Senator Moody Urges Air Force to Make Florida Home of Blue Horizons
Sep 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Senator Ashley Moody is fighting to get Blue Horizons relocated to the Sunshine State. Senator Moody is urging General Kenneth Wilsbach, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, to move Blue Horizons to Orlando, where the proximity to Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral more
State Dept. Fact Sheet: First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together Secures New Tech Private Sector Partnerships to Benefit Children
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet:
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First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together Secures New Tech Private Sector Partnerships to Benefit Children
Office of the Spokesman
September 21, 2026
Today, on the margins of the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA), First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together secured seven new technology-sector partnerships to benefit children worldwide at an announcement event hosted by Special more
State Dept.: First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together Secures New Tech Private Sector Partnerships to Benefit Children
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together Secures New Tech Private Sector Partnerships to Benefit Children
Office of the Spokesman
September 21, 2026
Today, on the margins of the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA), First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together secured seven new technology-sector partnerships to benefit children worldwide at an announcement event hosted by Specia more
State Dept.: Joint Statement From the Trilateral Meeting of U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea in New York City
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Joint Statement from the Trilateral Meeting of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea in New York City
Media Note
Office of the Spokesman
September 21, 2026
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America Japan, and Republic of Korea during the United Nations General Assembly.
Begin Text
Secretary of State of the United Sta more
Strategic thinking is the biggest skills gap for marketing, WFA research
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 22 [Category: Media] (TNSrep) -- The World Federation of Advertisers posted the following news release:
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Strategic thinking is the biggest skills gap for marketing, WFA research
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AI is redefining the way brands work with talent and develop their skill base, requiring a new approach that balances human skills with technical expertise, according to a new report from the WFA and its strategic partner mediasense.
The report identifies strategic thinking as marketi more
Study Found Experian Health's Patient Access Curator Helped Prevent More Than $50 Million in Revenue Losses Among a Composite Health System
COSTA MESA, California, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release:
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Study Found Experian Health's Patient Access Curator(TM) Helped Prevent More Than $50 Million in Revenue Losses Among a Composite Health System
The AI-powered solution reduced coordination of benefits denials by 40%, eligibility denials by 35% and registration-related denials by 20% over three years
Key Highlights:
* Study shows that Patient Access Curator helped more
Syracuse University Inaugurates 13th Chancellor and President J. Michael Haynie
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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University Inaugurates 13th Chancellor and President J. Michael Haynie
Haynie pledges to work with faculty, staff and students to meet 'Age of Acceleration' head on.
Kelly Homan Rodoski
Sept. 21, 2026
Standing at the podium in the JMA Wireless Dome on Sept. 18, newly installed Syracuse University Chancellor J. Michael Haynie made a promise: the University will not retreat from the turbulence of the momen more
Transcript of Ranking Member Ro Khanna's Remarks at Asia Society on U.S.-China AI Agreement Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Transcript of Ranking Member Ro Khanna's Remarks at Asia Society on U.S.-China AI Agreement Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
September 21, 2026
NEW YORK - Today, Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United State more
University of Arkansas: Fulbright Faculty Put Student Learning First in Conversations About AI
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Fulbright Faculty Put Student Learning First in Conversations About AI
Sep. 21, 2026
Fulbright College faculty put students' learning first as they explored artificial intelligence in the classroom, starting not with what AI can do but with a more fundamental question: What do they want students to learn?
That question guided "AI as a Learning Partner: Innovative Teaching Ideas," a recent Fulbri more
University of Arkansas: Sensory Science Center Conference Explores What Drives Behavior Oct. 19-22
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Sensory Science Center Conference Explores What Drives Behavior Oct. 19-22
Sep. 21, 2026
The Science-Telling-About-Revolution (STAR) in Sensory Nudges Conference will take place on Oct. 19-21 at the U of A Food Science Department, 2650 N. Young Ave., and at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences, 1371 W. Altheimer Dr., in Fayetteville.
"Even among food scientists and industry profession more
University of Nebraska: Balasubramaniam Uses Bacterial Gene Networks to Develop New Miniature AI Architecture
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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September 21, 2026
Balasubramaniam uses bacterial gene networks to develop new miniature AI architecture
By Victoria Grdina
As the advancement of artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize various fields of science, technology and modern daily life, it presents a vast range of innovation possibilities and solutions to societal challenges. However, most artificial intelligence systems also requ more
University of Scranton: A.I. Ethics Conference Returning to Scranton in 2027
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news:
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Sep 21, 2026
A.I. Ethics Conference Returning to Scranton in 2027
The inaugural event this past spring featured guests from across the world, representing numerous specialties and careers.
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Across academics, business, healthcare, law and policy and countless other fields, there is a desire to better understand artificial intelligence and its applications.
The response to The University of Scra more
USC: Q&A - How AI Can Expand Mental Health Support Beyond the Clinic
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 22 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news:
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Q&A: How AI can expand mental health support beyond the clinic
USC Center for AI in Society interim Co-Director John Blosnich discusses how artificial intelligence is uncovering opportunities for mental health support in "industries of disruption" -- everyday places people turn to during life's most difficult moments.
September 21, 2026 By Nina Raffio
Some of the earliest opportunitie more
Vanderbilt University Peabody College: New Faculty Expand Peabody's Research Strength
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Vanderbilt University Peabody College issued the following news:
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New faculty expand Peabody's research strength
Sep 21, 2026
Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development has long been at the forefront of human-centered innovations. The college continues that legacy with three faculty appointments for the 2026-27 academic year. Through their notable research, Conrad Borchers, Ryan Louie and Cynthia Rayner are tackling pressing issues ac more
Virginia Tech: Experts Available - U.N. General Assembly, AI and Air Traffic Control, Midterm Elections, Oil Prices, and Extreme Weather
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Experts available: UN General Assembly, AI and air traffic control, midterm elections, oil prices, and extreme weather
21 Sep 2026
Virginia Tech experts are available this week to discuss top news stories, including the U.S. and Iranian presidents speaking at the UN, Al tools for air traffic control, the stakes for both parties (and AI) in the midterms, rapidly rising oil prices, and weather extremes. To schedul more
Warner, Reed, Coons Press Pentagon, DNI for Answers on Reported AI Failures in Military Operations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSida) -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Reed, Coons Press Pentagon, DNI for Answers on Reported AI Failures in Military Operations
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee more
'This is not inevitable': Brown University professor weighs in on the future of AI
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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'This is not inevitable': Brown University professor weighs in on the future of AI
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Even by Silicon Valley standards, things have been moving incredibly quickly in the world of AI over the past few weeks.
Late last month, OpenAI revealed that some AI agents it was testing had escaped their sequestered sandbox, jumped on the internet and hacked into Hugging Face, a sh more
A new toolkit for teaching in the age of AI
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 21 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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A new toolkit for teaching in the age of AI
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Anna Cunningham loved playing teacher as a kid. Using an upturned laundry hamper as a lectern, she would spend summer breaks delivering lectures from the Encyclopedia Britannica to her cousins.
AI Curriculum Corps Showcase
When: 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24
Where: Clark-Fox Forum
More info: AI Perspectives Week
That passion for teaching never w more
A Tiny Gatekeeper Could Keep AI on Your Device
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 21 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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A Tiny Gatekeeper Could Keep AI on Your Device
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Every memory cell in a chip needs a gatekeeper: a device that stays firmly shut until it is called on, then opens instantly. Finding one that does both jobs reliably enough, at the scale chips demand, has stumped the semiconductor industry for decades. A team at the University of Southern California has buil more
AFIT Graduate Student Develops AI to Predict a Key Factor in Directed Energy Performance
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- Air University posted the following news:
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AFIT Graduate Student Develops AI to Predict a Key Factor in Directed Energy Performance
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A thesis from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) presents a breakthrough in atmospheric characterization with direct implications for directed energy weapons and long-range optical communications.
The research, conducted by AFIT master of computer science alum, Joel Hottinger, under the guidance of Dr. Steven T more
Announcing WKU's Fourth Annual Presidential Speaker Series
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 21 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Announcing WKU's Fourth Annual Presidential Speaker Series
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Dear Colleagues,
The start of a new academic year has once again highlighted what makes WKU special. Every day, our faculty and staff create opportunities for students to learn, grow and discover their potential. In classrooms, residence halls, offices, laboratories and student spaces, your commitment helps shape an environment where more
Another Abbott Data Center Letter, but No Real Action
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Another Abbott Data Center Letter, but No Real Action
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AUSTIN, Texas -In another attempt to respond to growing backlash to data center development, Gov. Greg Abbott today directed a state agency often criticized for failing to protect Texans to delay permits for data centers.
Today, Abbott wrote to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), directing it to stop issuing air and w more
ATU Computing Sciences Student Projects Aid Partners
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 21 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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ATU Computing Sciences Student Projects Aid Partners
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Arkansas Tech University computing sciences students are working with on-campus and off-campus partners as part of their senior capstone projects during the 2026-27 academic year.
The ATU computing sciences students are engaged with the ATU Office of the President, the ATU Department of Public Safety, the ATU Department of Kinesiology and Rehab more
Beyer Calls For Suspension Of AI System Deployed By FAA At Washington Area Airports
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer Calls For Suspension Of AI System Deployed By FAA At Washington Area Airports
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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves as co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Caucus and represents a Northern Virginia district that includes Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) in the U.S. House, issued the following statement today on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) deplo more
CALS Innovation Day charts pathways to impact
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 21 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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CALS Innovation Day charts pathways to impact
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* Cornell AgriTech
* Biological and Environmental Engineering
* Microbiology
* School of Integrative Plant Science
* Horticulture
* Agriculture
The third annual CALS Innovation Day, hosted by the college's Research and Innovation Office (RIO), brought together more than 100 faculty, students, staff and more
CFTC Innovation Task Force to Host Frontier Forum Series on Innovative Financial Technologies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Innovation Task Force to Host Frontier Forum Series on Innovative Financial Technologies
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WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Innovation Task Force today announced it will host the Frontier Forum Series, a series of public roundtables on the technologies that are transforming American financial markets.
Each Frontier Forum will provide a venue for public dialog more
CIS Launches Updated Community Defense Model
EAST GREENBUSH, New York, Sept. 21 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Center for Internet Security issued the following news release:
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CIS Launches Updated Community Defense Model
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New analysis identifies the safeguards that provide the greatest security value against today's most prevalent attacks
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2026 -The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS(r)) today announced the release of the CIS Community Defense Model (CDM) v3.0, the latest version of its more
Courier Issues Commentary: New Mexico's 'Epstein Loophole' is Still on the Books. That Could Soon Change
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary by investigative reporter Jackie Appel:
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September 21, 2026
New Mexico's 'Epstein loophole' is still on the books. That could soon change.
A legislative committee tasked with investigating Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in the state are working to close a loophole in New Mexico's sex registry laws that allowed the sex trafficker to operate in the state virtually undetected.
The New more
DCSA, DIU Advance Faster Secure Access for Emerging Technology Companies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency issued the following news:
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DCSA, DIU Advance Faster Secure Access for Emerging Technology Companies
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QUANTICO, Va. -The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is working with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and other department partners to reduce barriers that can delay emerging technology companies from supporting national security missions.
During a Sept. 10 panel discussion on closing the more
Dozens of NECC Faculty Address AI Literacy with Open Educational Resources Projects
LAWRENCE, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 -- Northern Essex Community College posted the following news:
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Dozens of NECC Faculty Address AI Literacy with Open Educational Resources Projects
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Haverhill, MA (September 21, 2026) -This summer, more than 30 Northern Essex Community College faculty and staff members embarked on innovative projects to address student AI Literacy. They're creating Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free, accessible, openly licensed teaching, learning, and res more
Echelon and Applied Intuition Partner to Scale Physical AI Across Saudi Arabia
SUNNYVALE, California, Sept. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Applied Intuition, a company that says it creates a future where every moving machine, from ships and satellites to trucks and robots is infused with intelligence, posted the following news release:
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Echelon and Applied Intuition Partner to Scale Physical AI Across Saudi Arabia
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* Echelon and Applied Intuition have formed a business development partnership in Saudi Arabia, with the goal of deploying physical AI at n more
EU's First-Ever Data Centre Rating Scheme Overlooks Engineering And Geographic Realities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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EU's First-Ever Data Centre Rating Scheme Overlooks Engineering And Geographic Realities
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Brussels, BELGIUM - Today, the European Commission adopted the bloc's first-ever rating scheme for data centres. While intended to improve transparency and help compare sustainability performance, the final framework risks undermining technological innova more
Foushee, Moylan Introduce Bipartisan SAFE Platforms Act to Protect Consumers from Online Scams
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Foushee, Moylan Introduce Bipartisan SAFE Platforms Act to Protect Consumers from Online Scams
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WASHINGTON, DC (September 21, 2026) -This week, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman James Moylan (GU-AL) introduced H.R. 10433, the Stopping Abuse and Fraud Enabled by Platforms Act, or the SAFE Platforms Act, groundbreaking bipartisan legislation that would require online pl more
FQ-42 Vengeance Finds New Home at Creech Air Force Base
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 21 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release:
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FQ-42 Vengeance Finds New Home at Creech Air Force Base
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Aircraft Delivery Continues Milestones for CCA Program
SAN DIEGO - 21 September 2026 - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) congratulates the U.S. Air Force (USAF) on the pace of progress for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, which features the FQ-42 Vengeance designe more
From Lab to Launch -- NPS Accelerates Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Naval Postgraduate School posted the following news:
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From Lab to Launch -- NPS Accelerates Technology Transition
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Innovation at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) does not end when a research project is completed or a patent is awarded. Transforming an idea from a creative spark in the lab into a game-changing capability in the hands of a warfighter requires a seamless transition between academia, military and industry.
NPS excels at this.
Through its Em more
From lab to living room: Revolutionary Utah bionic arm enters first home trial
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 21 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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From lab to living room: Revolutionary Utah bionic arm enters first home trial
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Reposted from the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering.
At age 16, Alexander "Avi" Davidson fell 35 feet from the top of a telephone pole, an accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down and led to the amputation of his left arm below the elbow. Today, 17 years later, Davidson is taking part in a fi more
From the Radio to the Drone: How Technology Has Changed the Way We Serve Our Communities
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 21 -- The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service posted the following news:
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From the Radio to the Drone: How Technology Has Changed the Way We Serve Our Communities
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By: Derrick Woods
Published: 09/21/2026
When many of us began our careers in public safety, the equipment available to first responders looked much different than what we see today. We depended on a radio, a flashlight, a paper map, handwritten reports and most importantly, the more
From volcano warnings and lost burial grounds to organ transplants, Tulane researchers harness AI to tackle real-world challenges
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- Tulane University issued the following news release:
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From volcano warnings and lost burial grounds to organ transplants, Tulane researchers harness AI to tackle real-world challenges
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Artificial intelligence is moving into some unexpected corners of research at Tulane University, where faculty and students are putting the technology to work on problems affecting people and communities in Louisiana and around the world.
Volcano warnings, lost burial more
Global Conference in Pittsburgh Puts Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Leadership in the Spotlight
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 21 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Global Conference in Pittsburgh Puts Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Leadership in the Spotlight
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Carnegie Mellon University's deep roots and latest innovations in robotics will be on display this month as thousands of researchers, industry leaders and robotics professionals from around the world converge on Pittsburgh for one of the field's premier conferences.
Pittsburgh will host the 2026 IEEE/R more
Global M&A Value Rises as Megadeals Return, but the Recovery Remains Narrow
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Global M&A Value Rises as Megadeals Return, but the Recovery Remains Narrow
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* BCG Finds That Global M&A Value Rose 15% in the First Eight Months of 2026, with Gains Concentrated at the Top of the Market
* The Number of Megadeals (Transactions of $10 Billion+) Climbed to 37 During the January to August Period, Up from 24 a Year Ea more
GOODLANDER DELIVERS: U.S. House Passes 5 Goodlander-Backed Bills to Quadruple Authorized NH Water Funding, Stop Big Tech from Jacking Up Utility Costs, Protect Seniors from Costly Scams, and Strengthen Public Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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GOODLANDER DELIVERS: U.S. House Passes 5 Goodlander-Backed Bills to Quadruple Authorized NH Water Funding, Stop Big Tech from Jacking Up Utility Costs, Protect Seniors from Costly Scams, and Strengthen Public Safety
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Concord, N.H. -Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) delivered bipartisan wins for New Hampshire last week in a slate of bipartisan bills that passed the U.S. House. Legi more
HHS Accelerates Shift to Human-Based Research, Reduces Reliance on Animal Testing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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HHS Accelerates Shift to Human-Based Research, Reduces Reliance on Animal Testing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 -The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a new wave of agency-wide actions to accelerate the shift toward human-based research methods and reduce unnecessary animal testing, advancing a coordinated effort to modernize how the fede more
HPU Students' Business Venture Among Top 12 Finalists in National AI Competition
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Students' Business Venture Among Top 12 Finalists in National AI Competition
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High Point University(r) sophomores Brianna Stinespring and Evan Taylor co-founded Parkevo, which uses AI vision to give drivers real-time information on parking availability. Their parking evolution business was selected among the 12 finalists in the AI Venture Velocity Challenge, a new national business com more
In Print: 'Applications of Large Language Models (LLM) in Healthcare Systems'
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 21 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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In Print: 'Applications of Large Language Models (LLM) in Healthcare Systems'
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#Publication title
Applications of Large Language Models (LLM) in Healthcare Systems: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations
#Purdue author
Miad Faezipour
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Azadeh Zamanifar
Farhad Soleimanian Gharehchopogh
Amirfarhad Farhadi
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Chapman & Hall
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Nove more
Iowa State University: How AI is changing business
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 21 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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How AI is changing business
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AMES, Iowa - Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations operate and make decisions. Iowa State University alumnus Tom Hall will explore those changes during a public lecture, "How AI Is Changing Business: Lessons from Startups, Manufacturing and Defense," at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union.
AI's greatest value is not replaci more
KU researchers detail successes, challenges of practices to help autistic students transition out of high school
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU researchers detail successes, challenges of practices to help autistic students transition out of high school
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LAWRENCE -Transitioning to life after high school, whether it includes enrolling in college, beginning a career or living more independently, can be a daunting time for any young person, especially autistic students who often need additional supports as they plan for the transition to adult l more
LIMRA Annual Conference to Convene Industry Leaders to Drive What's Next
WINDSOR, Connecticut, Sept. 21 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release:
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LIMRA Annual Conference to Convene Industry Leaders to Drive What's Next
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WINDSOR, Conn., September 21, 2026 -In less than a week, senior executives from across the life insurance, annuity, and workplace benefits industries will gather in Grapevine, Texas, for the LIMRA Annual Conference, the organization's premier leadership event focused on helping business leaders navigate chan more
Local and global news outlets cover Stubb/Rudd event at Furman
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Local and global news outlets cover Stubb/Rudd event at Furman
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Amid a capacity crowd Sept. 18 in McAlister Auditorium at Furman University, news organizations near and far covered a talk featuring Finnish President Alexander Stubb and General Joshua Rudd, both 1993 Furman alumni. From domestic and foreign policy to artificial intelligence to college days hijinks, news sources touched on a range of to more
Mason Korea welcomes four new members to U.S. Advisory Board
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Mason Korea welcomes four new members to U.S. Advisory Board
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George Mason University Korea has welcomed four new members to its U.S. Advisory Board, expanding the group of university, business, and community leaders who provide strategic guidance and strengthen connections between Mason Korea and the university's U.S. campuses.
Sumeet Shrivastava, MBA '94, is rector of the George Mason University Board more
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Unveils Details of 2026 Aftermarket Technology Conference
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Sept. 21 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release:
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MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Unveils Details of 2026 Aftermarket Technology Conference
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers revealed final details of its upcoming 2026 Aftermarket Technology Conference (ATC), the longest-running and most comprehensive technology event in the North American aftermarket indust more
Menendez Bills to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Protect Americans from Scams Pass Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez Bills to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Protect Americans from Scams Pass Out of Committee
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced that two of his bipartisan bills with Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The bills are as follows:
H.R. 7294, AI for Secure Networks Act more
Michael Luca Named Director of Carnegie Mellon University's Block Center for Technology and Society
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 21 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Michael Luca Named Director of Carnegie Mellon University's Block Center for Technology and Society
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Michael Luca, Professor of Economics, Technology, and Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, has been appointed to lead the university-wide Block Center for Technology and Society.
Luca will also serve as the Trustees Professor of Technology and Society. As director, he will lead the center's ef more
MIT: Unmasking "zombie cells" in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Unmasking "zombie cells" in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
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As we age, some of the cells in our body enter a state of senescence, in which they stop dividing but do not die. Those senescent cells can contribute to age-rel more
New faculty expand Peabody's research strength
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 21 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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New faculty expand Peabody's research strength
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Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development has long been at the forefront of human-centered innovations. The college continues that legacy with three faculty appointments for the 2026-27 academic year. Through their notable research, Conrad Borchers, Ryan Louie and Cynthia Rayner are tackling pressing issues across education, tec more
New Grant Will Advance AI-Centered Cybersecurity Education at LSU New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:
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New Grant Will Advance AI-Centered Cybersecurity Education at LSU New Orleans
LSU New Orleans researcher James Wagner has received a $99,586 grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents to develop an educational approach addressing the growing role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity.
The project, "AI-Centered Cybersecurity Education," responds to the increasing more
New IBM CHRO Study: AI Puts Critical Thinking at the Center of Workforce Priorities
ARMONK, New York, Sept. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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New IBM CHRO Study: AI Puts Critical Thinking at the Center of Workforce Priorities
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ARMONK, N.Y., September 21, 2026 -A new global study from the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritize. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate an more
New K-12 Education Package Would Better Support Students, Families, Teachers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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New K-12 Education Package Would Better Support Students, Families, Teachers
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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) cosponsored the introduction of the Transforming Education for the Future Act, a comprehensive legislative package authored by Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) to modernize and strengthen K-12 education to help our kids have a brighter future.
The American education more
Niagara University Celebrates 170 Years of Vincentian Heritage With Week of Activities
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 21 -- Niagara University posted the following news:
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Niagara University Celebrates 170 Years of Vincentian Heritage With Week of Activities
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Niagara University is celebrating 170 years of history, and this year's Vincentian Heritage Week will give the campus community an opportunity to reflect on the values that have shaped the university since its founding.
Taking place Sept. 20 through 27, this year's Heritage Week is centered around the theme "Celebra more
NMSU Extension uses AI to update 4-H curriculum, create bot
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 21 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU Extension uses AI to update 4-H curriculum, create bot
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Sharing expertise with New Mexicans has always been at the heart of the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service's mission. And thanks to innovative technology, artificial intelligence is helping an Extension team to supply another way for the knowledge to be accessible.
Thanks to a grant from NMSU's Institut more
NSWC Corona signs education partnership agreement with UC Irvine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NSWC Corona signs education partnership agreement with UC Irvine
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University of California, Irvine and Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division joined together Sept. 10 to enter an education partnership agreement (EPA).
The ceremony formally established a partnership between NSWC Corona and UC Irvine which will introduce students to Navy-related fields and opportunities befo more
Ohio State increases total enrollment to 68,183 students
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 21 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State increases total enrollment to 68,183 students
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The Ohio State University has reported strong enrollment numbers across campuses and set new records on the Columbus campus in total and undergraduate enrollment.
New numbers from the university's autumn 2026 enrollment census show total enrollment at Ohio State increased 1.4% over last year to a total of 68,183 students.
"We're excited that so many more
Open Markets Institute Condemns State AGs' Paramount-Warner Brothers Merger Settlement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release:
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Open Markets Institute Condemns State AGs' Paramount-Warner Brothers Merger Settlement
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Washington, DC - Open Markets Institute Executive Director Barry Lynn issued the following statement condemning the settlement by a coalition of attorneys general that sued to block Paramount's takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery.
"This settlement serves as a wake up call for all defenders of d more
Precure, LLC selects Helix as multi-omics lab and AI tools provider
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Sept. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Precure, LLC selects Helix as multi-omics lab and AI tools provider
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Helix to generate clinical whole genome sequencing and multi-omics data from one million biospecimens, advancing precision medicine as the standard of care
ROCHESTER, Minn. and SAN MATEO, Calif. -Precure, LLC today announced the selection of Helix as its multi-omic laboratory and AI tools provider supporting more
Premier Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate AI-First Strategy and Product Innovation
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 21 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release:
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Premier Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate AI-First Strategy and Product Innovation
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New executives will lead Premier's enterprise AI and product strategies to deliver smarter solutions and greater value for healthcare providers.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -September 21, 2026 -Premier, Inc. today announced two executive appointments as the compan more
Relationships matter: how CEMI is helping Cornell work as one
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Relationships matter: how CEMI is helping Cornell work as one
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Relationships matter.
That simple idea set the tone for CEMI's Fall Town Hall, where university leaders explored how unified systems, trusted data, automation, and continuous improvement can help Cornell work more effectively as one institution. As CEMI Implementation Manager Steve Kish reminded attendees, "Although we work in information technolo more
Rice convenes leaders to address Texas water challenges
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice convenes leaders to address Texas water challenges
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Texas' next era of economic growth may depend as much on water as it does on energy, technology or capital.
That reality was at the center of the Water Nexus Conference, hosted by the Rice WaTER Institute at Rice University, where more than 120 utility leaders, researchers, government officials, entrepreneurs, corporate water teams, engineers and inv more
Rice to bring brain health conversation to United Nations
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice to bring brain health conversation to United Nations
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What does the future of artificial intelligence have to do with the human brain? Three experts from Rice University will attend Brain Week at the United Nations General Assembly Sept. 21-25 to join an international conversation that reaches well beyond neuroscience and medicine.
One of the central ideas emerging from Brain Week is that the AI revol more
RSM and Rillet Bring Agentic Finance to the Middle Market
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release:
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RSM and Rillet Bring Agentic Finance to the Middle Market
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Rillet's Agentic ERP, combined with RSM's finance transformation experience, helps organizations modernize finance operations, increase real-time visibility and reduce close time
CHICAGO - (Sept. 21, 2026) - Rillet, the Agentic ERP, and RSM US LLP ("RSM"), the leading provider o more
SCHUMER CELEBRATES GE AEROSPACE $225 MILLION INVESTMENT IN AEROSPACE RESEARCH CENTER, CREATING 75 NEW, GOOD-PAYING JOBS IN CAPITAL REGION
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER CELEBRATES GE AEROSPACE $225 MILLION INVESTMENT IN AEROSPACE RESEARCH CENTER, CREATING 75 NEW, GOOD-PAYING JOBS IN CAPITAL REGION
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Major New Investment Upgrades Research Equipment And Modernizes Infrastructure To Support Next-Gen Aerospace Research
Schumer Has Long History Of Supporting GE's Growth And Boosting Upstate New York As Leader In Aerospace Techn more
SEI Defines Framework for National Security Cyber Research
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 21 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news:
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SEI Defines Framework for National Security Cyber Research
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PITTSBURGH, Pa.; September 21, 2026-Nation-state adversaries have gained digital footholds in critical infrastructure, and new artificial intelligence (AI) tools are accelerating software vulnerability discovery and exploitation. These cyber threats and others like them are evolving and expanding on man more
Siemens recognized as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial AIoT Platforms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens recognized as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial AIoT Platforms
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* Industry analyst report recognizes Siemens as a Leader in the current AI Magic Quadrant Global for Industrial AIoT Platforms
* Report highlights Siemens' strength in industrial automation more
Statement: NIH expands investment in human-relevant research and alternatives to animal testing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Political] -- Humane World Action Fund issued the following news release:
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Statement: NIH expands investment in human-relevant research and alternatives to animal testing
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Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund welcome announcement of new initiatives to help replace animal experiments
WASHINGTON (September 21, 2026)-Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane So more
Staying Human in an AI World
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 21 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news:
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Staying Human in an AI World
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Long before Jolie (Cain) Pelds (BA '93, MAT '95) was helping Iowa families make sense of artificial intelligence, she was a University of Iowa biology student looking for a way to share her love of science.
Pelds knew she wanted to study biology at Iowa. Becoming an educator came into focus later, when she entered the college's Teacher Education Program.
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Texas A&M Engineering: Q&A With Dr. Krishna Narayanan, Teaching Excellence Award Winner
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Q&A with Dr. Krishna Narayanan, Teaching Excellence Award winner
Dr. Krishna Narayanan discusses teaching excellence and being selected to receive one of the highest faculty honors at Texas A&M University.
Sep. 21, 2026 By Amy Leifeste, Contributor
For nearly three decades, Dr. Krishna Narayanan has dedicated his career to helping students understand complex engineering conc more
Texas A&M Engineering: Summit Sparks Conversations About AI in Nuclear Engineering
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 21 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Summit sparks conversations about AI in nuclear engineering
Researchers and industry professionals shared ideas and discussed how artificial intelligence is transforming nuclear engineering during a two-day summit at Texas A&M.
Sep. 19, 2026 By Julianne Hodges, Contributor
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are rapidly transforming the nuclear engineering field. In more
The Judgment Advantage
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 21 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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The Judgment Advantage
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Why leadership success is increasingly determined not by what you know, but by how you interpret, evaluate and act on what you face
Leadership is often associated with vision, communication, influence and decision-making. While each of these capabilities is important, there is another that influences and shapes them all. It frequently determines whether a leader succeeds or more
The Propaganda Monitor: RSF exposes China's global campaign to distort journalism worldwide
PARIS, France, Sept. 21 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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The Propaganda Monitor: RSF exposes China's global campaign to distort journalism worldwide
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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released a new report detailing the Chinese regime's efforts to impose its propaganda across the information space worldwide. Since 2013, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has sought to promote a "new world media order" in which facts are suppressed in favour of propaga more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers State-of-the Art Air Traffic Control Management Tool to Transform The Flying Experience, Reduce Delays & Cancellations For the Traveling Public
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers State-of-the Art Air Traffic Control Management Tool to Transform The Flying Experience, Reduce Delays & Cancellations For the Traveling Public
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Cutting-edge platform - called SMART - centralizes 200 data streams to produce recommendations that will improve how the airspace is managed and flights are scheduled
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers State-of-the Art Air Traffic Control Management Tool to Transform The Flying Experience, Reduce Delays & Cancellations For the Traveling Public
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers State-of-the Art Air Traffic Control Management Tool to Transform The Flying Experience, Reduce Delays & Cancellations For the Traveling Public
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) Bryan Bedford today unveiled the Strategic Management o more
UAMS to Host Artificial Intelligence Conference in October
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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UAMS to Host Artificial Intelligence Conference in October
Sept. 21, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is hosting the Third Annual Innovations in Artificial Intelligence Conference on Oct. 8-9, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) applications to research, clinics, and clinical education environments.
A preconference event more
UB among nation's top AI-ready universities, according to new ranking
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 21 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB among nation's top AI-ready universities, according to new ranking
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Siwei Lyu and students sit around a table working on laptops.
Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Director Siwei Lyu works with students in Lockwood Library. Photo: Douglas Levere/University at Buffalo
Independent assessment notes university's AI agree programs, supercompu more
UCF-Led $20M NSF Initiative Scales Tech-Driven Business Growth at National Level
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 21 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF-Led $20M NSF Initiative Scales Tech-Driven Business Growth at National Level
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#Highlights
* UCF is leading the U.S. National Science Foundation's (NSF) $20 million National Commercialization and Translation Institute (NCTI) initiative, a two-year pilot program designed to help promising federally funded technologies become successful companies.
* The effort validates decades of impact UC more
UN: Commit to Human Rights, Justice for Grave Crimes
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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UN: Commit to Human Rights, Justice for Grave Crimes
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(New York) - World leaders at the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City from September 22-28, 2026, should commit to defending human rights, Human Rights Watch said. They should counter attempts to undermine accountability for grave international crimes and the work of the UN and other vital international i more
Unemployment: A National Misunderstanding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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Unemployment: A National Misunderstanding
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According to Gallup, citizens and leaders believe we are living through a crisis in democracy.
A crisis in political division. A crisis of trust in nearly every institution. Even a crisis of hopelessness and a growing epidemic of loneliness.
Underneath these crises, making them worse every year more
USU Geotechnical Engineer Studies Earthquake Aftermath in Search of Answers for Utah
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU Geotechnical Engineer Studies Earthquake Aftermath in Search of Answers for Utah
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Data generated from earthquakes can quickly start to disappear as cleanup begins. Facing environmental volatility, a Utah State University professor is employing new tactics to preserve data and develop more robust infrastructure in Utah and around the world.
Brady Cox, a geotechnical engineering professor, has been selected t more
UTulsa, Bapco Energies partner to support Bahrain's future energy leaders
TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news:
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UTulsa, Bapco Energies partner to support Bahrain's future energy leaders
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The University of Tulsa and Bapco Energies have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on academic pathways as part of Bapco Energies' NBH Future Energy Leaders Program, a strategic initiative designed to develop the next generation of energy professionals in the Kingdom of Ba more
UTulsa, Bapco Energies partner to support Bahrain's future energy leaders
TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 -- The University of Tulsa Collins College of Business posted the following news:
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UTulsa, Bapco Energies partner to support Bahrain's future energy leaders
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The University of Tulsa and Bapco Energies have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on academic pathways as part of Bapco Energies' NBH Future Energy Leaders Program, a strategic initiative designed to develop the next generation of energy professionals in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Through more
Walkinshaw, Ranking Member Thompson, Ramirez Introduce Bill to Strengthen Oversight of CISA's Cyber Workforce
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Walkinshaw, Ranking Member Thompson, Ramirez Introduce Bill to Strengthen Oversight of CISA's Cyber Workforce
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, Committee Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection more
What to Expect at the 2026 Autoimmune Community Summit
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Michigan, Sept. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The Autoimmune Association, an organization dedicated to autoimmune disease awareness, advocacy, education, and research, posted the following news:
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What to Expect at the 2026 Autoimmune Community Summit
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Sign up for the 2026 Autoimmune Community Summit
View the full agenda and register here!
If you are living with an autoimmune disease, searching for a diagnosis, caring for someone with an autoimmune condition, or interes more
Wright State University honors faculty for excellence in teaching, research, professional service and community engagement
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 21 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Wright State University honors faculty for excellence in teaching, research, professional service and community engagement
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From inspiring students in the classroom to advancing research and strengthening the university through service and innovation, Wright State faculty make a difference every day.
Nine faculty members will be honored with the 2026 President's Awards for Excellence, recognizing sustained exc more
How Amazon is Helping Protect Water Resources in Eastern Oregon
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 20 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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How Amazon is Helping Protect Water Resources in Eastern Oregon
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Key Takeaways:
* Amazon is investing $400 million to improve public water systems in Eastern Oregon, supporting our growth and benefiting the public.
* Amazon data centers in Eastern Oregon use water for only 7% of the year.
* Amazon's water replenishment projects in Eastern Oregon will return or improve 957 million more
The Hill: AI learned to sing in Spanish. Latin artists need to get paid.
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 20 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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The Hill: AI learned to sing in Spanish. Latin artists need to get paid.
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When Bad Bunny first heard "Demo 5: Nostalgia" -a reggaeton song circulating on TikTok sung in a convincing artificial clone of his voice, alongside fake verses from Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber -he did not laugh it off. He went to his WhatsApp channel and told any fan who enjoyed it to leave the group.
The problem has only more
ICYMI: Blunt Rochester, Curtis Call for AI Hearings, Regulation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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September 18, 2026
ICYMI: Blunt Rochester, Curtis Call for AI Hearings, Regulation
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and John Curtis (R-Utah), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, sent a letter to Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), leadership of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, urging more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Economic Development Administration - Overview of Roles, Structure & Goals Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49311) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Roles, Structure and Goals" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), was established pursuant to the enactment of the Public Works and Economic Developmen more
Economic Development Administration - Overview of Roles, Structure & Goals Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49311) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Economic Development Administration - An Overview of Roles, Structure and Goals:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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EDA Structure
EDA's organizational structure includes offices for chief counsel, finance and management services, and external affairs and communications (see Figure 1). Other EDA offices include
* The Office of Regional Operations, which more
Farm & Food Support Under USDA's Section 32 Account Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12193) by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm and Food Support Under USDA's Section 32 Account
Congress created a permanent appropriation in 1935 - the Funds for Strengthening Markets, Income, and Supply (Section 32 of the act of August 24, 1935; 7 U.S.C. Sec.612c). This appropriations account supports producers of agricultural commodities more
SBA's Women's Business Centers Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13312) by Economic Development Policy analyst Adam G. Levin.
Here are excerpts:
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The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Women's Business Centers Program
The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) management and technical assistance programs offer free counseling, training, and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Although these programs are open to more
Standards for Maintaining, Collecting & Presenting Federal Data on Race & Ethnicity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12304) by American national government analyst Taylor R. Knoedl:
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Revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) oversees the collection of race and ethnicity data through Statistical Policy Directive (SPD) No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, more
Standing to Sue for Informational Injuries Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11481) by legislative attorney Peter J. Benson:
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Standing to Sue for Informational Injuries
Some statutes authorize private parties to file a lawsuit seeking information. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a prominent example. FOIA provides that federal agencies "shall make available to the public [certain] information," and it grants federal courts "jurisdict more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Society of Dermatology Physician Associates Opposes Medicare Payment Cuts to Support Access to Dermatologic Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and more
Tipoffs: Iran
CSIS Issues Commentary: Levantine Opportunity in a Churning Middle East
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary:
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The Levantine Opportunity in a Churning Middle East
Commentary by Paul Salem
September 21, 2026
Part of the Middle East Program's Middle East Futures Project, this Commentary series will analyze the Middle East's current period of disequilibrium, explore future scenarios for the region, and identify potential pathways forward.
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The old is dying and the new cannot be born; in more
DNC: Trump Hosts Ribbon Cutting for His Helipad as Prices Continue to Climb
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
Trump Hosts Ribbon Cutting for His Helipad as Prices Continue to Climb
Today, as his deadly and costly war with Iran rages on and the national average price for a gallon of gasoline currently stands at $4.48, Donald Trump hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of his new helipad. Trump has spent his presidency focused on building vanity projects, including more
European Policy Centre Issues Commentary: Russia Sanctions - Trump's Moment of Truth
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 22 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary on Sept. 18, 2026, by Amanda Paul, deputy head of Europe in the World Programme and senior policy analyst:
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Russia sanctions: Trump's moment of truth
On 16 September, the US House of Representatives passed one of the most consequential Russia-related bills since the start of Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act passed by 262 votes to 159 and n more
FFRF Backs Hegseth Impeachment Amid Escalating Christian Nationalist Agenda
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
FFRF backs Hegseth impeachment amid escalating Christian nationalist agenda
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is denouncing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's latest effort to transform the U.S. military into a vehicle for his brand of Christian nationalism.
Hegseth kicked off what the Pentagon is calling the "Send Me Tour" during a visit late last week to Texas more
House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia Demands Answers After Trump Bans Free Press From White House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers After Trump Bans Free Press from White House
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, demanded answers from the White House Communications Director after Donald Trump announced bans more
Hughes Hubbard: Jeremy Paner Discusses Sanctions Risks for Companies Providing Services to IRGC-Linked Entities With Fox News
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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September 21, 2026
Jeremy Paner Discusses Sanctions Risks for Companies Providing Services to IRGC-Linked Entities with Fox News
Analyzes a Chinese tech company's risk exposure arising from apparent services to the Persian Gulf Straits Authority.
Highlights
* A Chinese certificate authority's issuance of digital security credentials to Iran's sanctioned Persian Gulf Straits Authority raises U.S. san more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Putin's 'Special Electoral Operation' Could Backfire
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Sept. 21, 2026, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Putin's 'Special Electoral Operation' Could Backfire
Pavel K. Baev
Executive Summary:
* Russia's September 18-20 State Duma elections have been described by some Russian commentators as a "special electoral operation," echoing the Kremlin's term for its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The phrase references the elections' tightly managed nature more
Readout: Meeks Meets Yemen Delegation on Sidelines of UN General Assembly
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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READOUT: Meeks Meets Yemen Delegation on Sidelines of UN General Assembly
September 21, 2026
New York City -- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, met with Dr. Abdullah Al-Alimi Bawazir, member of the Presidential Leadership Council; Ambassador Jamila Ali Raja, Ambassador to the United Sta more
Sanders Ahead of UN General Assembly: "Oligarchy is Ascending and Democracy is in Retreat... Working Together, That Must Change."
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Ahead of UN General Assembly: "Oligarchy is ascending and democracy is in retreat... Working together, that must change."
September 21, 2026
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- On the eve of the United Nations General Assembly, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) delivered a major foreign policy address today at the historic Riverside Church in New York City -- where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr more
Transcript of Ranking Member Ro Khanna's Remarks at Asia Society on U.S.-China AI Agreement Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Transcript of Ranking Member Ro Khanna's Remarks at Asia Society on U.S.-China AI Agreement Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
September 21, 2026
NEW YORK - Today, Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United State more
Virginia Tech: Experts Available - U.N. General Assembly, AI and Air Traffic Control, Midterm Elections, Oil Prices, and Extreme Weather
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Experts available: UN General Assembly, AI and air traffic control, midterm elections, oil prices, and extreme weather
21 Sep 2026
Virginia Tech experts are available this week to discuss top news stories, including the U.S. and Iranian presidents speaking at the UN, Al tools for air traffic control, the stakes for both parties (and AI) in the midterms, rapidly rising oil prices, and weather extremes. To schedul more
Warner, Reed, Coons Press Pentagon, DNI for Answers on Reported AI Failures in Military Operations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSida) -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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September 21st, 2026
Warner, Reed, Coons Press Pentagon, DNI for Answers on Reported AI Failures in Military Operations
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee more
"Thoughtful, Focused and Conversant": Derek Tran Receives Orange Country Register Endorsement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Thoughtful, Focused and Conversant": Derek Tran Receives Orange Country Register Endorsement
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As momentum continues to build around Congressman Derek Tran's tireless fight for Orange County families, he has earned a key endorsement from the local paper of record, the Orange County Register.
The outlet praised Tran's "poise, knowledge and forthrightness" on the issues that matte more
Ansari, Min Demand Law School Admission Council Restore Accounts Improperly Restricted Based on Iranian Nationality
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari, Min Demand Law School Admission Council Restore Accounts Improperly Restricted Based on Iranian Nationality
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Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Dave Min (CA-47) sent a letter to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) President and CEO Sudha Setty demanding that LSAC immediately review and restore accounts improperly restricted based on Iranian nationality or heritage. T more
Brown takes second in first-ever Peace Talks contest
HILLSBORO, Kansas, Sept. 21 -- Tabor College posted the following news:
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Brown takes second in first-ever Peace Talks contest
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Katherine (Classen) Brown received second place in the Peace Talks competition. She is a senior psychology and Biblical and theological studies major from Liberal, Kansas. Her speech was entitled, "The Woman on the Corner: Prostitutes are People too."
She chose her topic because she has had a compassion for sex workers since she was in middle school and the u more
In Cairo, Chinese propagandists are set up under the wary eye of Egyptian intelligence
PARIS, France, Sept. 21 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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In Cairo, Chinese propagandists are set up under the wary eye of Egyptian intelligence
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Egypt is a key link in China's strategy to exert influence across the Arab world through the media. This soft power is channelled through partnerships with official Egyptian media and communications bodies, as well as through the establishment of Chinese state-run media in Cairo. Beijing has also forge more
John McGuire Desperately Lies about War in Iran as Gas Prices Skyrocket for Virginians
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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John McGuire Desperately Lies about War in Iran as Gas Prices Skyrocket for Virginians
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McGuire resorts to lying to Virginians after repeatedly voting to allow the war in Iran to continue
Virginians are facing skyrocketing gas prices and record high diesel costs thanks to John McGuire voting for a $40 billion war in Iran.
Now, McGuire is trying to shamelessly cover up the fact more
Oxfam America statement ahead of President Trump's High-Level Speech at UNGA81
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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Oxfam America statement ahead of President Trump's High-Level Speech at UNGA81
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Ahead of President Trump's remarks tomorrow at the UNGA81 High Level Debate, Oxfam America's President and CEO Abby Maxman said:
"President Trump returns to address a United Nations that is facing extreme pressure, in large part due to his administration's acts of aggression, funding cuts and attac more
Policy and Research Pulse: September 15 - 21
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers posted the following news:
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Policy and Research Pulse: September 15 - 21
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NACUBO is your advocate in action in Washington, D.C. Policy and Research Pulse highlights the federal policy developments and higher education research that matter to college and university business officers, what NACUBO is doing on your behalf, and what you need to know or do next.
Here's what we' more
Politico: Full Transcript - Sen. Bill Cassidy on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana:
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Full Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
09/21/2026
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns":
Sen. Cassidy: I'm just not that impressed with MAHA. And why not? Because if you really want to make America healthy again, and because of your efforts w more
Reps. Min and Ansari Demand Law School Admission Council Reverse Improper Discrimination Against Iranian Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Min and Ansari Demand Law School Admission Council Reverse Improper Discrimination Against Iranian Americans
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Washington, DC. -Today, U.S. Congressional Representatives Dave Min (CA-47) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) sent a letter to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) President and CEO Sudha Setty demanding that LSAC immediately review and restore accounts improperly restricted based on Ira more
UN: Commit to Human Rights, Justice for Grave Crimes
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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UN: Commit to Human Rights, Justice for Grave Crimes
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(New York) - World leaders at the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City from September 22-28, 2026, should commit to defending human rights, Human Rights Watch said. They should counter attempts to undermine accountability for grave international crimes and the work of the UN and other vital international i more
Walkinshaw, Ranking Member Thompson, Ramirez Introduce Bill to Strengthen Oversight of CISA's Cyber Workforce
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Walkinshaw, Ranking Member Thompson, Ramirez Introduce Bill to Strengthen Oversight of CISA's Cyber Workforce
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, Committee Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection more
Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Release Energy Bill Assistance for Low-Income Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Release Energy Bill Assistance for Low-Income Americans
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#Key federal heating assistance program targeted for budget, staffing cuts by Trump administration as energy costs soar
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to release all avail more
Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Release Energy Bill Assistance for Low-Income Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Release Energy Bill Assistance for Low-Income Americans
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#Key federal heating assistance program targeted for budget, staffing cuts by Trump administration as energy costs soar
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to release all availabl more
Americans Rate United Nations Poorly in Five Areas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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Americans Rate United Nations Poorly in Five Areas
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Americans rate the United Nations' performance more negatively than positively on achieving five of its key objectives. They are least critical of the UN's humanitarian assistance work, with 53% rating its performance as poor and 45% as good, and most critical of its ef more
Governor Newsom Signs Bill Expanding Fuel Options to Help Californians Save at the Pump, Amid Donald Trump's Gas Price Crisis
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sep 19, 2026
Governor Newsom signs bill expanding fuel options to help Californians save at the pump, amid Donald Trump's gas price crisis
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 795, further accelerating the sale of E15 gasoline in California and helping give drivers access to another lower-cost fuel option as Donald Trump's Iran war drives up prices at the pump more
House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia Demands Answers on Trump Threat to Demolish the Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 18, 2026
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers on Trump Threat to Demolish the Kennedy Center
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, demanded answers from members of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees after Donald Trump threa more
Ranking Members Garcia, Meeks, Huffman Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Oil Deal With Alleged Money Launderer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 18, 2026
Ranking Members Robert Garcia, Gregory Meeks, and Jared Huffman Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Oil Deal with Alleged Money Launderer
Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the Committee o more
Wyden Statement on Trump Signing Russia Tariff Bill Into Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 18,2026
Wyden Statement on Trump Signing Russia Tariff Bill Into Law
Washington, D.C. -- Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after Donald Trump signed into law the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which gives him new authority to impose tariffs on countries aro more
