Adobe Accelerates Agentic AI Adoption Through New Agency and Technology Partnerships
SAN JOSE, California, June 23 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on June 22, 2026:
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Adobe Accelerates Agentic AI Adoption Through New Agency and Technology Partnerships
* Adobe is the agentic infrastructure layer across models, platforms, agents and ecosystem, bringing together creativity, marketing and AI in the agentic era.
* With Adobe CX Enterprise and CX Enterprise Coworker, Adobe is helping brands drive performance and protect brand integrity acr more
Arc Advisory Group: Demand for More Agile and Resilient Supply Chain Planning Driven by Global Volatility
DEDHAM, Massachusetts, June 23 (TNSrep) [Category: BizConsulting] -- The Arc Advisory Group issued the following news release:
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Demand for More Agile and Resilient Supply Chain Planning Driven by Global Volatility
Supply Chain Planning Market Trends
1. The Supply Chain Planning market is witnessing steady expansion, propelled by persistent geopolitical instabilities and the integration of artificial intelligence into emerging platform capabilities.
2. Oracle, SAP, Kinaxis, and Blue Yon more
Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee Announces AI and Technology Enhancements to ESA Platform
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 23 -- Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee issued the following news release:
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Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee Announces AI and Technology Enhancements to ESA Platform
Upgrades Improve User Experience and Financial Accountability at No Additional Cost to Taxpayers
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Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced that the Arizona State Treasurer's Office is working with the current Education Scholarship Account (ESA) financial platform vendor to provide the opportunity t more
Binghamton University: As AI Grows, Technology Would Boost Energy Efficiency at Data Centers
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 23 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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As AI grows, new technology would boost energy efficiency at data centers
National Science Foundation grant supports accelerating electrical engineering patents to commercial market
By Chris Kocher
Artificial intelligence is increasingly a part of our everyday lives, and tech companies are building more data centers to accommodate the spike in computer processing.
Meeting the demands from thousands of n more
Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires Erdman, Expanding Its Architecture & Design Platform Into Healthcare and Senior Living
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 23 -- Brightstar Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments, issued the following news on June 22, 2026:
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Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires Erdman, Expanding Its Architecture & Design Platform into Healthcare and Senior Living
Acquisition adds a nationally licensed healthcare design specialist to Brightstar's architecture and design portfolio
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NEW YORK and Madison, WI - Brightstar Capital Partners ("B more
BSA on Quantum Technology and Security Executive Orders
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement on June 22, 2026:
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BSA on Quantum Technology and Security Executive Orders
BSA Senior Director of Policy Henry Young issued the following statement following President Trump's signing of two new executive orders on quantum technologies and security:
The Business Software Alliance welcomes President Trump's new Executive Orders 14409 on Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks and EO 14 more
CCU Libraries Launches Core Curriculum Course on AI Literacy
CONWAY, South Carolina, June 23 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news:
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CCU Libraries launches core curriculum course on AI literacy
Coastal Carolina University is launching a new core curriculum course designed to teach students to understand, evaluate, and use artificial intelligence responsibly. Led by University Libraries, the course will prepare students to navigate AI tools in college-level research, future careers, and everyday decision-making, while emphasizing more
CGI and NetApp Deepen Global Alliance to Drive Innovation, Accelerate Growth and Strengthen Client Outcomes
SUNNYVALE, California, June 23 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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CGI and NetApp Deepen Global Alliance to Drive Innovation, Accelerate Growth and Strengthen Client Outcomes
Partnership delivers a combination of intelligent data infrastructure with deep cloud and AI expertise to modernize operations and improve performance across hybrid environments
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MONTREAL and SAN JOSE, Calif. - CGI more
Chevron Signs 20-Year Power Agreement With Microsoft for West Texas Data Center
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Chevron signs 20-year power agreement with Microsoft for West Texas data center
Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced that Energy Forge One LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, has signed an agreement with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) to develop a co-located power facility in West Texas that will provide dedicated electricity to a Microsoft-operated data center under a 20-ye more
Circana Releases New Research Proving the Business Value and Incrementality of Influencer Marketing
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 (TNSrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Circana Releases New Research Proving the Business Value and Incrementality of Influencer Marketing
New report finds 75% of brands have room to scale influencer investment and drive additional growth
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Circana LLC today announced the release of new insights from its latest report, The Value of Influence. more
Dartmouth College: How AI-Generated Cartoons Reshaped Taiwan's 2024 Protests
HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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How AI-Generated Cartoons Reshaped Taiwan's 2024 Protests
A new Dartmouth study finds that cute AI imagery used as partisan attack may signal a new tactic in political warfare.
Written by Matthew Shipman
In spring 2024, more than 100,000 people protested in Taiwan's streets. On Threads, a parallel fight was underway.
In May of that year, opposition lawmakers introduced legislation that would giv more
DSU Students Earn Best Statistical Model Award at HackDavis
MADISON, South Dakota, June 23 -- Dakota State University issued the following news:
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DSU Students Earn Best Statistical Model Award at HackDavis
A team of Dakota State University students earned the Best Statistical Model award at 2026 HackDavis, one of the largest collegiate hackathons in California. The event brought together more than 900 students, creators, and innovators to develop technology solutions focused on social good.
The DSU team included Smaran Pokharel, Tenzing Gurung, more
Fed: Retail Sweep Behavior Since the Elimination of Reserve Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article:
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Retail Sweep Behavior Since the Elimination of Reserve Requirements/1
By Mary-Frances Styczynski
Introduction
Retail sweeps emerged in the 1990s as a way for depository institutions (DIs) to reduce the cost of satisfying federally mandated reserve requirements./2 Retail sweeps grew, even as the cost of satisfying reserve requirements was minimized with the beginning of interest on reserves in 2008. It w more
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: What Businesses Are Saying - Surprisingly Solid Demand But Signs of Strain Persist
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by R. Andrew Bauer, Renee Haltom and Matthew Martin:
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What Businesses Are Saying: Surprisingly Solid Demand but Signs of Strain Persist
Economic sensing provides us with real-time information on business and consumer decisions. These insights help us regularly keep a pulse on the economy, and they are particularly helpful in times of economic change, such as during the confl more
Gap Inc. Kicks Off AI-Led Effort to Modernize Marketing
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 23 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release:
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Gap Inc. Kicks Off AI-Led Effort to Modernize Marketing
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Company partnering with Google Cloud, Zeta Global and Publicis Sapient to build a more connected, customer-centric marketing engine powered by data, AI and agentic capabilities
Today at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Gap Inc. announced an AI-led effort to more
HHS Launches Unprecedented Department-Wide Effort to Restore American Leadership in Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 23 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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HHS Launches Unprecedented Department-Wide Effort to Restore American Leadership in Clinical Trials
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a coordinated department-wide effort to strengthen America's leadership in clinical research, accelerate the development of lifesaving treatments, and ensure that patients have access to the most innovati more
House Education & Workforce Chairman Walberg Leads Bill to Modernize Workforce Data for Age of AI
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Chairman Walberg Leads Bill to Modernize Workforce Data for Age of AI
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced H.R. 9381, AI Workforce Assessment and Research Enhancement (AWARE) Act, legislation aimed at closing a critical data gap on how artificial intelligence is being used in workplace more
House Energy & Commerce Chairman Guthrie, Ranking Member Pallone Release Revised KIDS Act Text
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Chairman Guthrie, Ranking Member Pallone Release Revised KIDS Act Text
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released legislative text of the Kids Internet and Digital more
House Energy & Commerce Chairman Guthrie, Ranking Member Pallone Release Revised KIDS Act Text
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Chairman Guthrie, Ranking Member Pallone Release Revised KIDS Act Text
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released legislative text of the Kids Internet more
House Energy & Commerce Chairman Guthrie, Rep. Latta Announce Energy Subcommittee Markup of Eight Bills on Electricity and Pipeline Safety
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Energy Subcommittee Markup of Eight Bills on Electricity and Pipeline Safety
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a subcommittee markup of eight bill more
Md. Natural Resources Dept.: Roots for Resilience Initiative Grants $4.5 Million for Living Shoreline Projects, Protecting Bay Communities and Habitats
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 23 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news:
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Roots for Resilience Initiative Grants $4.5 Million for Living Shoreline Projects, Protecting Bay Communities and Habitats
Roots for Resilience, a Maryland Department of Natural Resources initiative to support climate adaptation on the Eastern Shore, has approved seven grants totaling more than $4.5 million to protect large areas of healthy saltmarsh habitat.
These living shoreline p more
Rutgers School of Nursing and Caregility Partner to Prepare Future Nurses to Provide Virtual Care
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 23 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers School of Nursing and Caregility Partner to Prepare Future Nurses to Provide Virtual Care
The new collaboration, the first in New Jersey, aims to fill a training gap
By Lynn McFarlane
From hospital command centers to smart patient rooms and home-based care programs, virtual nursing increasingly is becoming a common part of the healthcare landscape.
While 88% of U.S. hospitals are piloting or h more
SAE International Announces COMVEC 2026 -- Resolving Current Challenges While Reimagining the Future
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- SAE International issued the following news release:
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SAE International Announces COMVEC(TM) 2026 -- Resolving Current Challenges While Reimagining the Future
SAE International(R) is excited to host COMVEC(TM) 2026, the premier technical event for the on-highway, off-highway, and defense sectors of the commercial vehicle industry, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2026, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.
COMVEC brings together le more
Scientific Computing & Imaging Institute: Quantum mechanics approach to artificial intelligence can improve cancer outcomes
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute posted the following news release:
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A quantum mechanics approach to artificial intelligence can improve cancer outcomes
For a child diagnosed with neuroblastoma-the most common infant cancer, occurring when early nerve cells grow out of control-the path to treatment isn't simple. Some types of neuroblastoma resolve on their own, while others require aggressive intervention. Researc more
Sylvester's 2026 K12 Scholars Drive the Future of Cancer Research
MIAMI, Florida, June 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Sylvester's 2026 K12 Scholars Drive the Future of Cancer Research
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Three physician-scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center are leading innovative clinical trial research while training in translational oncology and patient-centered care.
At Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, scientific discovery moves rapidly f more
TEDCO Invests in EcoMap Technologies
COLUMBIA, Maryland, June 23 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO Invests in EcoMap Technologies
Maryland-based AI-enabled business seeks to support ecosystem growth
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced an investment of more than $100,000 in EcoMap Technologies through its Seed Funds. The Seed Funds support the growth of Maryland's technology and life sciences entrepreneurial ecosystems by provi more
U.S. Army Selects Anduril to Lead Common Data Baseline to Scale Next Generation Command and Control
COSTA MESA, California, June 23 -- Anduril Industries, a defense technology company that says it specializes in advanced autonomous systems, issued the following news:
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U.S. Army Selects Anduril to Lead Common Data Baseline to Scale Next Generation Command and Control
Modern warfare depends on turning battlefield data into decisions faster than the enemy can. Legacy systems requiring hub-and-spoke networks fail to create this decision advantage. Sensors, platforms and effects must be int more
UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center: AI-Powered Platform Helps Researchers Find Promising Cancer Therapies Faster
LOS ANGELES, California, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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New AI-powered platform helps researchers find promising cancer therapies faster
The technology enables real-time tracking of drug responses across thousands of patient-derived organoids
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Researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new platform that combines 3D bioprinting, advanced imaging and artificial intellige more
University of Cincinnati: How Do You Study the World's Smallest Materials?
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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How do you study the world's smallest materials?
The latest advances in materials science are helping unlock secrets of nanomaterials
By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
New instruments on the horizon promise the most precise tools yet to study and experiment on the smallest and most complex materials ever manufactured.
In a paper published in the journal Nature Materials more
University of Michigan: Feeding Data to AI to Speed Up Drug Discovery
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Feeding data to AI to speed up drug discovery
U-M researchers build unique dataset of chemical reactions to streamline drug research, address supply chain challenges, power artificial intelligence
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Developing new medicines can require thousands of chemistry experiments to identify the right recipe for a safe, effective and ideally affordable drug.
The process is slow and labor-intensive, a more
White House Fact Sheet: Accelerating Quantum Innovation
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on June 22, 2026:
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President Donald J. Trump Ushers in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation
ACCELERATING QUANTUM INNOVATION: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to supercharge U.S. innovation in quantum technologies and strengthen our national security in this critical area.
* The Order directs the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, in coordination with other relevant go more
White House Fact Sheet: Driving Innovation While Defending Data
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on June 22, 2026:
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President Donald J. Trump Secures the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks
DRIVING INNOVATION WHILE DEFENDING DATA: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to safeguard America's most sensitive data, our critical infrastructure, and the digital economy that drives jobs and growth.
* The Order directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the National Cyber Direct more
AECOM secures nine lots on UK Government Commercial Agency CPS2 Framework
LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM secures nine lots on UK Government Commercial Agency CPS2 Framework
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The multi-billion dollar framework will see AECOM support the UK public sector in an expanded role across its estate in markets including social infrastructure, nuclear energy and defense
DALLAS ( June 22, 2026 ) -AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today an more
Announcing the 2026 National Alumni Award recipients
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 22 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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Announcing the 2026 National Alumni Award recipients
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The Central Michigan University Alumni Association proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 National Alumni Awards. These honors recognize extraordinary alumni and friends of the university whose lives and work embody CMU's core values of integrity, leadership, service and excellence.
Distinguished Alumni Award: Amy Thompson, '97
Am more
Anonymous $1.5 million gift to enhance finance education at Penn State Smeal
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Anonymous $1.5 million gift to enhance finance education at Penn State Smeal
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Smeal College of Business recently received a $1.5 million commitment to support excellence in finance education and research from a couple who have chosen to remain anonymous. The gift includes a $1 million estate pledge to create an endowed account and a $500,000 commitmen more
ArcelorMittal announces strategic collaboration with AWS to drive industrial automation and lower-carbon construction globally
SEATTLE, Washington, June 22 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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ArcelorMittal announces strategic collaboration with AWS to drive industrial automation and lower-carbon construction globally
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The collaboration brings AWS cloud and AI capabilities directly to ArcelorMittal's manufacturing processes, providing opportunities for further optimisation and improvement of safety, asset reliability and energy efficiency. ArcelorMittal will converge some of i more
C.H. Robinson Boosts High-Value Cargo Capabilities with Acquisition of DeSpir Logistics
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, June 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, posted the following news release:
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C.H. Robinson Boosts High-Value Cargo Capabilities with Acquisition of DeSpir Logistics
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, (June 22, 2026) -C.H. Robinson (NASDAQ: CHRW), the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, today announced it has acquired DeSpir Logistics, a specialized provider of secure transportation solutions and more
CCIA Warns PAUSE Act Could Create Online Privacy and Safety Risks
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Warns PAUSE Act Could Create Online Privacy and Safety Risks
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Sacramento. Calif. - The Computer & Communications Industry Association is taking an Oppose Unless Amend position to California's AB 1988, the "Preventing AI User Self Endangerment (PAUSE) Act," warning that the legislation raises privacy, implementation, and legal concerns that more
Cold Nights and Arctic Discoveries Lead UM Graduate to Dream Job in Missoula
MISSOULA, Montana, June 22 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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Cold Nights and Arctic Discoveries Lead UM Graduate to Dream Job in Missoula
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MISSOULA - Like many college students who graduated during the COVID-19 pandemic's peak, Kirsten Gehl found herself at a crossroads in 2020 and unsure what to do with her new geology degree during a time of mass uncertainty and unpredictable job prospects.
After returning home to New Hampshire for a few months, a ser more
Community Groups Raise Concerns Over AI-Enabled Robots at FIFA Events
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Community Groups Raise Concerns Over AI-Enabled Robots at FIFA Events
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - A coalition of labor, community, and consumer advocates today raised concerns about Hyundai and Boston Dynamics' deployment of AI-enabled robots at FIFA events in Dallas and New York, warning that powerful corporations are introducing new technologies into public spaces and workplaces without adequate t more
Cornell summit sets the bar for responsible data science and AI in veterinary medicine
ITHACA, New York, June 22 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news:
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Cornell summit sets the bar for responsible data science and AI in veterinary medicine
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Like many other disciplines, AI is moving fast in veterinary medicine and animal health, but the data infrastructure hasn't kept pace.
Fortunately, Cornell is picking up the slack. The Building Benchmarks for AI-Driven Veterinary Innovation, funded by the Cornell AI I nitiative and part of th more
Cornell: Women negotiate as effectively as men - but leave people happier
ITHACA, New York, June 22 (TNSxrep) -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Women negotiate as effectively as men - but leave people happier
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Men and women achieve similar economic outcomes in negotiations, but female negotiators foster stronger interpersonal relationships, which lead in turn to greater satisfaction with the result and a greater desire to negotiate with that woman again in the future.
In a series of studies with over 2,000 participants, researchers found th more
Dean Mark Trodden on what's next for Penn Arts & Sciences
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Dean Mark Trodden on what's next for Penn Arts & Sciences
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Mark Trodden is dean of the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) and the Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Professor of Physics & Astronomy. Trodden, who was previously associate dean for the natural sciences, began his service as dean in June 2025.
Trodden grew up in England and studied mathematics at the University of Cambridge before coming to more
Digital Health Institute welcomes French delegation to explore pathways to collaboration
HOUSTON, Texas, June 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Digital Health Institute welcomes French delegation to explore pathways to collaboration
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The Digital Health Institute, a joint initiative of Houston Methodist and Rice University, recently welcomed Frank Marchetti, Consul General of France in Houston, and his team to discuss health care innovation in the age of artificial intelligence and avenues for international collaboration.
The background for the vis more
Europe Unveils a Record 35 New NVIDIA AI Supercomputers
SANTA CLARA, California, June 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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Europe Unveils a Record 35 New NVIDIA AI Supercomputers
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* Barcelona Supercomputing Center's EuroHPC AI Factory, BavariaAI's Blue Swan, IT4LIA, HLRS's HammerHAI, NAISS's Mimer EuroHPC AI Factory and more are building on next-generation NVIDIA AI infrastructure more
F5 launches AI Security Platform to put security leaders in control of enterprise AI risk
SEATTLE, Washington, June 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] (TNSrep) -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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F5 launches AI Security Platform to put security leaders in control of enterprise AI risk
F5 acquires SurePath AI to enhance new AI Security Platform, tackle shadow AI risks, and deliver continuous visibility, governance, and protection for enterprise AI
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F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API more
Flyscan Advocates for Technology-Neutral Pipeline Right-of-Way Patrols Including Manned Aircraft
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Flyscan Systems, a remote sensing and artificial intelligence company in Newark, Delaware, submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on pipeline safety.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) under Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0118 seeks to clarify that operators may use a technology-neutral set of methods-including walking, dri more
IBM and OpenAI Bring Frontier AI to Cyber Defense--Helping Enterprises Keep Pace with Machine-Speed Threats
ARMONK, New York, June 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM and OpenAI Bring Frontier AI to Cyber Defense--Helping Enterprises Keep Pace with Machine-Speed Threats
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ARMONK, N.Y., June 22, 2026 -IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced it has joined the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Program, bringing advanced frontier AI capabilities into security operations to help enterprises counter machine-speed threats. Building on the recently announced Proj more
ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Discusses Trump's Rampant Corruption, the Democratic Party's Midterm Agenda, and the Future of AI on CNN's One Thing
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Discusses Trump's Rampant Corruption, the Democratic Party's Midterm Agenda, and the Future of AI on CNN's One Thing
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Seattle, WA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), joined CNN's One Thing podcast with host David Rind at the 2026 Cascade PBS Ideas Festival to discuss the brazen and rampant corruption schemes of President Trump and his administration, a more
Lawsuit Seeks Records on Trump Executive Order to Accelerate Glyphosate Production
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Lawsuit Seeks Records on Trump Executive Order to Accelerate Glyphosate Production
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WASHINGTON-The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Trump Department of Agriculture today seeking records revealing who advocated behind the scenes for -and potentially ghost-wrote -the president's Feb. 18 executive order directing the department to accelerate domestic production of gly more
NEMA Applauds FERC Action to Support Rising Electricity Demand
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 22 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NEMA Applauds FERC Action to Support Rising Electricity Demand
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NEMA welcomes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's action to bring greater transparency and certainty to the process for connecting major new sources of electricity demand and infrastructure to the grid. As demand surges from data centers, advanced manufacturing, and e more
New USF study reveals the hidden toll of financial sextortion on teenage boys and men
TAMPA, Florida, June 22 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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New USF study reveals the hidden toll of financial sextortion on teenage boys and men
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By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing
It often starts by sending a private image through text or a social media platform, and then suddenly, it turns into threats of exposure and demand for payment. Such is the rising case that many young men and teenage boys are facing with financial sextortion more
NVIDIA Announces Halos for Robotics, the Industry's First Full-Stack Safety System for Physical AI
SANTA CLARA, California, June 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Announces Halos for Robotics, the Industry's First Full-Stack Safety System for Physical AI
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* NVIDIA Halos for Robotics is the industry's only full-stack, open robotics safety system, extending NVIDIA Halos' proven autonomous vehicle safety to robotics more
NVIDIA Vera Rubin Delivers World-Class Supercomputers for Science
SANTA CLARA, California, June 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Vera Rubin Delivers World-Class Supercomputers for Science
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* NVIDIA Vera Rubin accelerates the world's most demanding HPC workloads including climate modeling, computational fluid dynamics and energy exploration.
* NVIDIA Vera Rubin and Vera CPU to b more
NYU Langone Health: Digital Health Tools Are Reshaping Healthcare in U.S.
NEW YORK, June 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Digital Health Tools Are Reshaping Healthcare in the United States
At least 12 percent of Americans now communicate with their healthcare providers about appointments, test results, and ongoing treatments via secure online patient portals and health apps, a new study shows.
Meanwhile, traditional in-person visits to the doc more
OPINION: Answering New Mexico's most pressing water questions
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 22 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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OPINION: Answering New Mexico's most pressing water questions
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By Alexander "Sam" Fernald
Director, Water Resources Research Institute at New Mexico State University
In the western U.S., April 1 is the traditional day to evaluate snow water equivalent, the amount of water held in snowpack that supplies river flow for the coming spring and summer. The mountains of southern Colorado and more
Orbital Eye Urges Technology-Neutral Pipeline Patrol Standards From PHMSA
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- New York-based Orbital Eye sent a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for a technology-neutral and performance-based standard for right-of-way patrols on gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Orbital Eye supports PHMSA's proposed amendments to 49 CFR Sub Sec. 192.705(c) and 195.412(a) and urges the agency to assess patrol methods based on their ability to reliably detect, more
ORNL debuts JACC for performance-portable Julia for HPC systems
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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ORNL debuts JACC for performance-portable Julia for HPC systems
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Researchers from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new open-source software framework that significantly advances performance portability for the Julia programming language across heterogeneous high-performance computing (HPC) architectures. more
PNNL Teams Up with Fervo Energy and NVIDIA to Accelerate Geothermal Energy Development
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news:
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PNNL Teams Up with Fervo Energy and NVIDIA to Accelerate Geothermal Energy Development
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RICHLAND, Wash. -All around the world, heat is key to generating electricity. By burning hydrocarbons, splitting atoms or tapping into Earth's hot subsurface, humans generate much of the world's electricity by heating water to create steam that turns massive generators.
Of these r more
Rep. Salazar's NO FAKES Act Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee with Unanimous Support
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salazar's NO FAKES Act Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee with Unanimous Support
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) released the following statement after the bipartisan Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act (link is external), advanced unanimously out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Rep. Salazar introduced the more
Rice faculty recognized among top contributors to team effectiveness research
HOUSTON, Texas, June 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice faculty recognized among top contributors to team effectiveness research
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Whether coordinating emergency response teams, leading global businesses or preparing astronauts for spaceflight, organizations rely on decades of research to better understand what helps teams perform at their best.
A comprehensive international review published in the peer-reviewed journal Small Group Research ranked Rice facu more
SAFES grants to address Critical Issues Initiatives in College of Ag Sciences
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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SAFES grants to address Critical Issues Initiatives in College of Ag Sciences
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Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, through its Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science, known as SAFES, recently announced its latest awards to accelerate the advancement of its Critical Issues Initiatives.
These initiatives serve as the college's research and impa more
Siemens at NFPA 2026: Advancing Fire Protection Through Innovation
WASHINGTON, June 22 [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 at NFPA 2026: Advancing Fire Protection Through Innovation
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* Visit Booth 603 to Explore New Solutions for Notification, Detection, Installation, and Digitalization
Siemens will showcase its latest fire safety innovations at NFPA Conference & Expo 2026, taking place June 22- more
Solopreneur America!
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
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Solopreneur America!
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America is a nation of entrepreneurs. In particular, one can make the case that America is a nation of solopreneurs. Solopreneurs are one-man or one-woman businesses.
The latest Census Bureau data point to there being approximately 36.8 million business firms in the U.S., and 30.4 million of those are nonemploy more
Southern Connecticut State University Interim VP Bielitz Shares Perspective on State's Landmark AI Legislation
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 22 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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Bielitz Shares Perspective on Connecticut's Landmark AI Legislation
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As state leaders work to prepare Connecticut residents for an increasingly technology-driven economy, Southern Connecticut State University continues to contribute to conversations about artificial intelligence, education, and workforce readiness. Those efforts were recently featured in a FOX61 report on the state's ne more
Strategic Materials Conference 2026 to Spotlight Materials Innovations Fueling the AI Era
MILPITAS, California, June 22 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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Strategic Materials Conference 2026 to Spotlight Materials Innovations Fueling the AI Era
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Industry Leaders Will Highlight Market Trends, Geopolitical Shifts and Technology Drivers Shaping the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing
MILPITAS, Calif. - June 22, 2026 - The Strategic Materials Confer more
The Next Breakthrough Doesn't Have a Name Yet
LA JOLLA, California, June 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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The Next Breakthrough Doesn't Have a Name Yet
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The technologies that will define the second half of this century don't have names yet. That was a central proposition that Sethuraman Panchanathan, former director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), brought to the opening session of this year's annual Future in Review (FiRe) conference at UC San Diego's Qualcomm Institute (QI) more
TROY's Montgomery Campus to serve as home to Montgomery TechLab's Defense Accelerator
TROY, Alabama, June 22 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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TROY's Montgomery Campus to serve as home to Montgomery TechLab's Defense Accelerator
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A new partnership between Troy University's Montgomery Campus and the Montgomery TechLab (MTL) officially launched last week, making the Montgomery Campus the future home of the MTL Defense Accelerator.
The announcement marks a significant milestone in Montgomery's growing defense innovation ecosystem, creating a dedicated hub wh more
UNCW Launches Bachelor of Science in Data Science Program
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 22 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news:
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UNCW Launches Bachelor of Science in Data Science Program
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A new undergraduate program in data science will be offered at the University of North Carolina Wilmington beginning in August 2026.
Approved by the UNC Board of Governors in May, the interdisciplinary program blends mathematics, statistics and computer science, equipping students with a comprehensive foundati more
Undergrads gain hands-on machine learning experience in summer program
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Undergrads gain hands-on machine learning experience in summer program
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As Penn State embarks on a multi-year AI Transformation Initiative to expand enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) tools, provide AI upskilling for faculty and employees and teach students essential AI literacy skills, faculty are seeking innovative ways to give students hands-on opportunities more
Undergrads' weed-killing robot wins top prize
ITHACA, New York, June 22 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Undergrads' weed-killing robot wins top prize
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A team of Cornell undergraduates beat out 95 other teams to take the grand prize at The Farm Robotics Challenge with their invention: an autonomous robot that kills weeds with electricity.
Their robot can travel t more
University of Pennsylvania: Transforming healthcare logistics with low-cost AI
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Transforming healthcare logistics with low-cost AI
Managing a medical supply chain in low- and middle-income countries can mean navigating a landscape prone to extreme and unexpected disruptions. In Sierra Leone, for instance, external forces ranging from an attempted military coup and an infectious disease outbreak to a widespread electricity outage can complicate public health log more
USC Viterbi School of Engineering: New Way to Control How Fluids Move Through Rock
LOS ANGELES, California, June 22 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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A New Way to Control How Fluids Move Through Rock
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For the team at the USC Geosystems Engineering and Multiphysics Laboratory (GEM Lab), understanding how fluids move through complex geological systems is the key to solving critical energy and environmental challenges.
Working within USC Viterbi' s Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering & Materia more
VCARB Partners with Salesforce to Supercharge Fan Engagement with AI, Deploying Agentforce 360
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 22 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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VCARB Partners with Salesforce to Supercharge Fan Engagement with AI, Deploying Agentforce 360
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SAN FRANCISCO and FAENZA, Italy-June 22, 2026- Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world's #1 Agentic CRM, and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls (VCARB) Formula 1 Team today announced a new partnership -unifying fans, data, and team opera more
Wimbledon and IBM Introduce New AI-Powered Fan Experiences and Modernized Digital Platforms for The Championships 2026
ARMONK, New York, June 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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Wimbledon and IBM Introduce New AI-Powered Fan Experiences and Modernized Digital Platforms for The Championships 2026
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WIMBLEDON, June 22, 2026 \- The All England Lawn Tennis Club and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced new and enhanced digital fan features coming to The Championships, Wimbledon in 2026. The watsonx AI-powered capabilities are available on the Wimbledon app and wimbled more
Xumo Expands Contextual Targeting Capabilities Through Gracenote and IRIS.TV Integrations
NEW YORK, June 22 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news:
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Xumo Expands Contextual Targeting Capabilities Through Gracenote and IRIS.TV Integrations
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Expanded integrations give advertisers access to distinct contextual signals across Xumo's FAST inventory
Xumo is among the first to offer these capabilities on FAST channels, supporting more precise, brand-enhancing activation across linear streaming
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Client expectations rise as wealth managers face increasing competition for assets - EY report
LONDON, England, June 21 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrep) -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news:
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Client expectations rise as wealth managers face increasing competition for assets -- EY report
* 45% of wealthy clients plan to move 25%-50% of their assets, highlighting intensifying competition for client share of w more
Mavenir Powers Launch of My ENet App, Unifying Mobile, Broadband and IPTV for Guyana's ENet Subscribers
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 20 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Mavenir Powers Launch of My ENet App, Unifying Mobile, Broadband and IPTV for Guyana's ENet Subscribers
My ENet App consolidates all subscriber services, eSIM provisioning and payments into one platform, with a built-in digital wallet unlocking new revenue streams for ENet
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Mavenir, the cloud-native network more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: UK's Discriminatory AI Experiment on Child Refugees
NEW YORK, June 19 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Anna Bacciarelli, senior researcher for technology, rights and investigations:
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The UK's Discriminatory AI Experiment on Child Refugees
Apparent World-First Experiment Risks Harming Vulnerable Children
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The UK Home Office is pushing ahead with plans to use AI technology to guess the age of young people arriving at UK borders to seek asylum, starting in 2027. Yet the Home Office's own more
IEDA Board Approves Assistance for Two Manufacturers and Three Quality-of-life Projects
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 19 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news:
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IEDA Board approves assistance for two manufacturers and three quality-of-life projects
Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for two companies, which will assist in the creation and retention of 65 jobs and result in $51.5 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Independence and Newton. The board also approved Commu more
Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, 32 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSletter) -- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, with 32 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee:
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June 11, 2026
The Honorable Chuck Grassley
Chairman
Committee on the Judiciary
United States Senate
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The Honorable Dick Durbin
Ranking Member
Committee on the Judiciary
United States Senate
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RE: Opposition to the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S.4746) Dear Chair more
Intel Announces Leadership Appointment at Intel Foundry to Accelerate Development and Manufacturing
SANTA CLARA, California, June 18 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Announces Leadership Appointment at Intel Foundry to Accelerate Development and Manufacturing
Intel Corporation today announced the appointment of Seok-Hee Lee as executive vice president of Intel Foundry, reporting directly to CEO Lip-Bu Tan. In this role, Lee will lead all adv more
Sen. Warren Issues Letter to 4 Companies
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to four companies:
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June 11, 2026
Catherine Clay
Chief Executive Officer
S&P Dow Jones Indices
55 Water Street
New York, NY 10038
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Amelia Furr
President
Morningstar Indexes
22 West Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
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Fiona Bassett
Chief Executive Officer
FTSE Russ more
Auburn College of Engineering: Aerospace Assistant Professor Receives NSF Fellowship to Advance Multiphysics Flow Simulations
AUBURN, Alabama, June 17 -- Auburn University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Aerospace assistant professor receives NSF fellowship to advance multiphysics flow simulations
By Dustin Duncan
Nek Sharan, assistant professor of aerospace engineering, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowship to develop computational tools for predicting and reducing shock-induced vibrations in high-speed aerospace systems.
Through the NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure more
Hefner Named LSUS Distinguished Alumni as Seven Inducted Into Circle of Excellence
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 17 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus issued the following news:
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Hefner named LSUS Distinguished Alumni as seven inducted into Circle of Excellence
By Matt Vines
SHREVEPORT - Willis Knighton Health neurosurgeon Dr. Matthew Hefner has been named the 2026 LSU Shreveport Distinguished Alumni at a Saturday awards brunch ceremony.
Hefner never left Shreveport en route to medical education with a bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology ( more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Comparison of Selected Versions of H.R. 6644 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48922) entitled "Comparison of Selected Versions of H.R. 6644."
The report is written by housing policy specialists Henry G. Watson, Katie Jones and Maggie McCarty and financial economics specialists Andrew P. Scott and Darryl E. Getter.
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction ... 1
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Table 1. Improving Financial Literacy / Opportunities for Housing ... 3
Table 2. Building M more
Funding for Public Elementary & Secondary Schools Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12519) by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and research assistant Joe Angert.
Here are excerpts:
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Funding for Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Congress provides annual appropriations and periodically provides supplemental appropriations for public elementary and secondary schools through many agencies and programs. Of these funds, the largest tranche more
Iran - Congressional Reporting Requirements Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48282) on June 16, 2026, entitled "Iran: Congressional Reporting Requirements" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas.
Here are excerpts:
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Iran: Congressional Reporting Requirements
Congress has mandated that the executive branch provide it with significant amounts of information related to Iran via singular and recurring reporting requirements. Iran-related issues more
Possible U.S.-Iran Agreement - INARA & U.S. Sanctions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13247) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas and legislative attorney Jennifer K. Elsea:
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Possible U.S.-Iran Agreement: INARA and U.S. Sanctions
In June 2026, after months of diplomatic engagement, President Trump announced that a "Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete." No mutually agreed upon text of an agreement has been publicly released more
President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention & the First Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48999) entitled "The President's Removal Power: The Constitutional Convention and the First Congress" by legislative attorneys Benjamin M. Barczewski and Todd Garvey:
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SUMMARY
The scope of the President's removal power has been a subject of much interest during the 119th Congress as President Donald Trump has dismissed several officials from independent regulatory commissions. These offi more
President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention & the First Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48999) entitled "The President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention and the First Congress:"
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Early American History, Removal, and the Separation of Powers
Due in part to the Constitution's silence on the removal of officers other than through impeachment, history and early understandings of the separation of powers have long played a central rol more
President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention & the First Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48999) entitled "The President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention and the First Congress:"
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Publius's Views on Removal: The Federalist Papers
Several statements made in the Federalist Papers appear to support the proposition that the Constitution either left the regulation of the tenure of executive officials to congressional regulation or requi more
U.S.-Panama Relations - Overview & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48997) on June 16, 2026, entitled "U.S.-Panama Relations: Overview and Issues for Congress" by foreign affairs analyst Joshua Klein.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The United States and Panama generally have maintained close relations since Panama's independence in 1903. Close bilateral ties are largely rooted in the extensive linkages developed between the two countries when the United St more
U.S.-Panama Relations - Overview & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48997) on June 16, 2026, entitled "U.S.-Panama Relations - Overview and Issues for Congress:"
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Cooperation on Drug Trafficking and Other Security Concerns
The United States and Panama have long-standing security ties, stemming in part from the joint responsibility to safeguard the Panama Canal (see "Canal-Related U.S.-Panama Security Cooperation.") Since th more
Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs - CFI & NEVI Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48996) entitled "Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs: CFI and NEVI" by energy policy analyst Melissa N. Diaz.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58) established two federal programs to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure: the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NE more
Pole Attachments in Broadband Deployment Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48992) entitled "Pole Attachments in Broadband Deployment: Selected Issues" by telecommunications policy specialist Colby Leigh Pechtol.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Broadband is a powerful communications technology that supports many applications. Closing the gap between people who have access to broadband and those who do not - the digital divide - has been a long-standing congressiona more
Rescheduling Medical Marijuana - Implications for Criminal & Collateral Consequences Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12715) by Lisa N. Sacco, illicit drugs and crime policy specialist:
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Rescheduling Medical Marijuana: Implications for Criminal and Collateral Consequences
In 1970, the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) classified marijuana and its derivatives as Schedule I controlled substances. Since then, this classification largely remained unchanged unless certain products or derivatives more
Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40858) entitled "Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills" by senior research librarian Justin Murray.
Here are excerpts:
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This report provides an alphabetical listing of federal agencies and programs, and it is an aid to identify the major sources of their appropriated funding. A listing of House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees is provided.
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Conten more
Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities - Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48641) entitled "Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities: Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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In recent years, some Members of Congress have proposed reforms that would prohibit the purchase, sale, ownership, or holding of certain financial instruments by Members of Congress and more
Trump Accounts - Overview & Policy Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48910) entitled "Trump Accounts: Overview and Policy Considerations" by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Trump Accounts are a new form of traditional individual retirement account (IRA) that the 2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21) created for the benefit of children. Savers will be able to contribute to Trump Accounts starting on July 4, 2026.
Tra more
Trump Accounts - Overview & Policy Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48910) entitled "Trump Accounts - Overview and Policy Considerations:"
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Benefits of Trump Accounts and Comparison with Other Types of Accounts
Trump Accounts do not allow individuals to deduct contributions made to the accounts of children from the individuals' taxable incomes, nor do they exempt withdrawals from taxation. The tax benefit of a Trump Account more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Assured Guaranty Advocates for Inclusion of Credit Protection Insurers in Bank Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Assured Guaranty Inc., a financial guaranty insurer headquartered in New York, and domiciled in Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve concerning proposed revisions to the regulatory capital rules known as the Basel III Endgame Reproposal. The letter addresses the proposals titled the "ERBA NPR" and the "Standardized Approach NP more
Bank Industry Groups Urge Federal Banking Agencies to Amend Capital Rule Proposal to Improve Clarity and Risk Sensitivity
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Four organizations have submitted a joint public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The organizations are the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Consumer Bankers Association and U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The letter addresses the joint notice of proposed rulemaking that would revise the calculation of regulatory capital and the standardized approach fo more
CRE Finance Council Seeks Refinements to Federal Risk-Based Capital Proposals for Commercial Real Estate
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The CRE Finance Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding proposed revisions to the risk-based capital framework. These proposals include amendments to the Expanded Risk-Based Approach for Large Banking Organizations and modifications to the Standardized Approach for Credit Risk, both aimed at refining capital requirements more
International Associations Propose Key Changes to Federal Banking Agencies Capital Regulation Proposals
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Three organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding their recent regulatory capital proposal for banking organizations with significant trading activity. The organizations are the International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc., Institute of International Finance and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Associa more
Iowa Environmental Council Urges EPA to Strengthen Coal Ash Leachate Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Iowa Environmental Council, Des Moines, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposal to revise effluent guidelines and standards for unmanaged combustion residual leachate. The council expressed concerns over potential weakening of regulatory safeguards and advocated for the adoption of the most stringent option available to address pollution risks tied to coal ash disposal in the state.
The council high more
Public Citizen Calls on Federal Banking Regulators to Withdraw Proposed Bank Safety Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Public Citizen submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The group opposes proposed rulemakings that would reduce bank solvency standards by approximately six percent, warning these changes undermine the financial sector's stability and ultimately put taxpayers and small businesses at risk.
The letter addresses proposals affecting Global Systemically Import more
Reinsurance Association Urges Federal Banking Agencies to Revise Bank Capital Rules to Recognize Insurance Guarantees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Reinsurance Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding proposed changes to the agencies' regulatory capital rules. The letter addresses a notice of proposed rulemaking issued on March 19, 2026, which aims to modify aspects of regulatory capital treatment, particularly the standardized approach for risk-weighted asset more
TWK Advisors Urges Federal Banking Regulators to Recognize Synthetic Securitizations in Loan Concentration Metrics
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- TWK Advisors LLC, Summit, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter addresses proposed changes to the Regulatory Capital Rules in the notice of proposed rulemaking regarding Regulatory Capital and the Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets. TWK Advisors advocates for clarifying the treatment of eligible synthe more
UCM Inc. Urges Federal Banking Agencies to Revise Mortgage Servicing Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- UCM Inc., a mortgage servicing rights hedge advisory firm headquartered in Castle Rock, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter addresses the agencies' proposal to update regulatory capital requirements related to mortgage servicing assets.
UCM expressed support for removing the threshold-based deduction of mortgage more
Valley National Bancorp Urges Federal Banking Agencies Regarding Balanced Risk Sensitivity in Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Valley National Bancorp, Morristown, New Jersey, conveyed its views in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding revisions to the U.S. regulatory capital framework. The letter addresses concerns about the proposed changes to the Basel III Endgame, the revised Standardized Approach, and related capital rules.
Valley, a regional banking organizat more
Brink Cybersecurity Urges Federal Automation for Transportation Data Security in DOT Systems
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Brink Cybersecurity, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Charlotte, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The letter supports OMB Notice 2026-10436 and advocates for the adoption of automated, continuous data security controls as the operational standard for federal systems handling confidential transportation data, including the Motus Registration System rec more
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Blue Water Fisheries, Contoocook, New Hampshire, has submitted a public comment letter to the United States Coast Guard regarding the agency's Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (DPEIS) and proposed rule establishing shipping safety fairways and associated vessel routing measures along the Atlantic Coast. The company raises concerns about the potential adverse effects of the proposal on its ongoing commercial-scale offshore aquaculture project in federal wat more
Dow Credit Union Urges NCUA to Simplify Loan Reporting Framework
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Dow Credit Union, headquartered in Midland, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration to advocate for changes in the agency's Call Report process.
The state-chartered, federally insured credit union with $2.6 billion in assets recommended removing the regulatory Member Business Loan framework from data collection.
Instead, the letter from Alison E. Taylor, Controller, urged the adoption of purpose-based loan classificati more
FGA Action Urges FHA to Modernize Single-Family Property Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- FGA Action says it supports efforts by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to update its Single-Family Minimum Property Requirements (MPR). The organization highlights that current standards add costs and delays to home purchases without proportionate benefits in safety or soundness, disproportionately affecting first-time homebuyers and families with modest incomes.
FGA Action recommends benchmarking FHA more
Flyscan Advocates for Technology-Neutral Pipeline Right-of-Way Patrols Including Manned Aircraft
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Flyscan Systems, a remote sensing and artificial intelligence company in Newark, Delaware, submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on pipeline safety.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) under Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0118 seeks to clarify that operators may use a technology-neutral set of methods-including walking, dri more
Garden State Equality Calls on HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Garden State Equality, Asbury Park, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule revising the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs.
The organization expressed grave concerns that the proposed changes would harm LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly transgender and non-binary people, by increasing discrimination and making it more difficult for housing providers to more
Michigan First Credit Union Proposes Call Report Streamlining to NCUA
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Michigan First Credit Union, Plymouth, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration addressing data collection improvements for credit unions.
The letter highlights challenges with the 5300 Call Report, particularly the requirement to report the number of loans and accounts, and the reporting of interest rates on loans with multiple tiers, describing these tasks as time-consuming and inefficient.
The credit union employs third- more
Minnesota Credit Union Network Urges NCUA to Enhance Call Report Data Governance
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Minnesota Credit Union Network, Minneapolis, Minnesota, has provided a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's Request for Information on streamlining the 5300 Call Report process.
The network's Regulatory Review Committee supports NCUA's goals of simplifying and modernizing regulatory reporting to reduce administrative burden and improve supervisory utility.
However, they highlight concerns about the current lack of more
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Urges Clarifications on FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Northern Plains UAS Test Site submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions under Part 74. The organization offered several recommendations designed to enhance clarity, scalability, and operational efficiency in restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft systems.
The Test Site emphasized the need for the FAA to clearly define the "good cause" excepti more
Orbital Eye Urges Technology-Neutral Pipeline Patrol Standards From PHMSA
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- New York-based Orbital Eye sent a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for a technology-neutral and performance-based standard for right-of-way patrols on gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Orbital Eye supports PHMSA's proposed amendments to 49 CFR Sub Sec. 192.705(c) and 195.412(a) and urges the agency to assess patrol methods based on their ability to reliably detect, more
South Bow Infrastructure Urges Pipeline Valve Inspection Harmonization
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- South Bow Infrastructure Operations Inc., Omaha, Nebraska, submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding the proposed rulemaking on hazardous liquid valve maintenance schedules.
The company emphasized the need to harmonize valve inspection intervals for hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines with those already established for gas transmission pipelines.
South Bow highlighted that current biannual inspec more
Transit CX Proposes National Customer Experience Survey Standards to FTA
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Transit CX, an organization specializing in transit rider experience, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration regarding the Family Friendly Transit Data Initiative. The letter outlines comprehensive recommendations for the establishment of a standardized national system of transit customer experience surveys targeting agencies with populations of 200,000 or more. The aim is to improve transit rider satis more
Tipoffs: Iran
British Ambassador Kariuki Urges Israel to Resume Negotiations with Syria During UN Security Council Address
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Speaking at a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, British Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires at the U.N., urged Israel to resume negotiations with the Syrian government and pursue a diplomatic solution. He expressed concern over increasing Israeli military activity in Syria and violations of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement, reaffirming the United Kingdom's position recognizing the Golan Heights as Israeli-occupied Syrian territory.
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Full Transcript: Jack Schlossberg on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Jack Schlossberg, a democratic candidate for New York's 12th Congressional District:
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Full Transcript: Jack Schlossberg on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Jack Schlossberg on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns":
Jack Schlossberg: I'm getting a little sick and tired of this. Everyone acts like I'm controversial just because I more
Radio Atlantic Expands: Launches Second Weekly Video Episode With Adam Harris
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Radio Atlantic Expands: Launches Second Weekly Video Episode With Adam Harris
Today The Atlantic 's flagship podcast, Radio Atlantic, is launching a new Monday-morning video episode hosted by Adam Harris, who joins Hanna Rosin as co-host of the show. Adam will anchor every Monday, focusing on stories that set the agenda for the week ahead; Han more
Ryan Fayhee Authors The Washington Post Article on Detained Americans in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Ryan Fayhee Authors The Washington Post Article on Detained Americans in Iran
Akin national security & global investigations partner Ryan Fayhee has authored an op-ed for The Washington Post focused on the case of wrongfully detained Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh and the broader issue of U.S. citizens held in Iran.
Writing as counsel to Valizadeh, Fayhee highlights the omission of detained Am more
2026 Malka Penn Award Recognizes 'The Teacher of Nomad Land' and 'Coming Home'
STORRS, Connecticut, June 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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2026 Malka Penn Award Recognizes 'The Teacher of Nomad Land' and 'Coming Home'
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A novel and a picture book have been selected as the two recipients of the 2026 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children's Literature, presented by UConn's Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute.
This year's winning novel is The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story by Daniel Nayeri and published by Levin more
FLIP-FLOP: Report Exposes Ryan Mackenzie For Campaigning Against "Bombing Iran" But Now Voting Repeatedly Do to Exactly That
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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FLIP-FLOP: Report Exposes Ryan Mackenzie For Campaigning Against "Bombing Iran" But Now Voting Repeatedly Do to Exactly That
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Uncovered clip from 2024 reveals Mackenzie attacked his opponent as a "neocon" for supporting the same policies he's now voted for repeatedly
Congressman Ryan Mackenzie lied to the people of the Lehigh Valley.
New reporting reveals that Mackenzie expli more
Gov. Whitmer Announces Second Round of Medical Debt Forgiveness, Erasing Over $74 Million for Nearly 72,000 Michiganders Across the State
LANSING, Michigan, June 22 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Second Round of Medical Debt Forgiveness, Erasing Over $74 Million for Nearly 72,000 Michiganders Across the State
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June 22, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
Reiterates call on the legislature to take action to lower costs and support more medical debt relief efforts
LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the second round of medical debt more
LIDER JEFFRIES EN UNIVISION: "LOS DOLARES DE LOS CONTRIBUYENTES DEBEN SER USADOS PARA HACER QUE EL COSTO DE VIDA SEA MENOR PARA EL PUEBLO ESTADOUNIDENSE"
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LIDER JEFFRIES EN UNIVISION: "LOS DOLARES DE LOS CONTRIBUYENTES DEBEN SER USADOS PARA HACER QUE EL COSTO DE VIDA SEA MENOR PARA EL PUEBLO ESTADOUNIDENSE"
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[LEADER JEFFRIES ON UNIVISION: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"]
Hoy, el Lider de los Democratas Hakeem Jeffries aparecio en Despierta America, donde enfatizo more
LIDER JEFFRIES EN UNIVISION: "LOS DOLARES DE LOS CONTRIBUYENTES DEBEN SER USADOS PARA HACER QUE EL COSTO DE VIDA SEA MENOR PARA EL PUEBLO ESTADOUNIDENSE"
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LIDER JEFFRIES EN UNIVISION: "LOS DOLARES DE LOS CONTRIBUYENTES DEBEN SER USADOS PARA HACER QUE EL COSTO DE VIDA SEA MENOR PARA EL PUEBLO ESTADOUNIDENSE"
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[LEADER JEFFRIES ON UNIVISION: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"]
Hoy, el Lider de los Democratas Hakeem Jeffries aparecio en Despierta America, donde enfatizo que la guerra elegida de D more
Professor Oona Hathaway Advocates for Civilian War Compensation in New Article
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 22 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Professor Oona Hathaway Advocates for Civilian War Compensation in New Article
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Professor Oona Hathaway
Professor Oona Hathaway '97 recently co-authored an article in the UC Davis Law Review, " War Hazards Compensation for Civilians (link is external) 4," with Sarah Donilon '26 and Carter Squires '26 in which they propose that civilians affected by war be compensated for their detriments or more
REJECTED: Congressman Brad Sherman Statement on President Trump's Capitulation to the Islamic Republic of Iran
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Brad Sherman Statement on President Trump's Capitulation to the Islamic Republic of Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On June 19th, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement:
"Since 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran has waged a campaign of terror against t more
Reps. Gillen and Suozzi and Sen. Gillibrand Urge Administration to Boost Gas Mileage Deductions Amid Skyrocketing Prices at the Pump
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Gillen and Suozzi and Sen. Gillibrand Urge Administration to Boost Gas Mileage Deductions Amid Skyrocketing Prices at the Pump
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Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) joined Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03) in urging the Trump administration to raise the federal standard mileage rates for certain business, medical, and moving uses to provide relief to New York more
Road Haulage Association: Inflation Held Steady, But It's the Calm Before the Storm
PETERBOROUGH, England, June 22 -- The Road Haulage Association issued the following statement by Managing Director Richard Smith:
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Inflation held steady, but it's the calm before the storm
Inflation held at 2.8% in May, when most economic forecasts had it climbing. That makes the recent figures a welcome surprise. But for the road transport sector, this looks like the calm before the storm.
Energy costs continue to pressure businesses, and few sectors are as exposed as ours. Diesel rema more
Senator Lee on FOX News: Debate SAVE America Act Until it Passes, Trust President Trump on Iran
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Senator Lee on FOX News: Debate SAVE America Act Until it Passes, Trust President Trump on Iran
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) joined FOX News Sunday with host Shannon Bream to outline a path to passage for the SAVE America Act, call on the Senate to skip vacation, and discuss President Trump's America-First navigation of the conflict in Iran. Watch the full interview here.
Watch Senator Lee more
Senator Marshall: I'm Standing with the President on Iran
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: I'm Standing with the President on Iran
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Senator Marshall Joins Squawk Box on CNBC
New York City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined CNBC's Squawk Box with Joe Kernen and Becky Quick to discuss the ongoing negotiations with Iran, emphasizing diplomacy backed by strength as the best path to achieving long-term peace and security in the region. He also discusse more
Senator Marshall: No Forever Wars, No Nukes, & The Strait Stays Open
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: No Forever Wars, No Nukes, & The Strait Stays Open
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Senator Marshall Joins The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio
New York City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Fox Radio's Brian Kilmeade Show in studio to discuss the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran and the next steps towards lasting peace in the Middle East. Senator Marshall emphasized that the more
The United States Becomes the World's Top Oil Exporter Amidst the Iranian and Ukrainian Conflicts
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The United States Becomes the World's Top Oil Exporter Amidst the Iranian and Ukrainian Conflicts
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Key Takeaways
1 The United States has gone from the world's largest oil importer to its largest exporter as the shale revolution revamped U.S. energy production and nearly tripled its oil and liquids production since 2010.
2 The United States became the world's largest oil prod more
UD in the News June 6-19
DAYTON, Ohio, June 22 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news:
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UD in the News June 6-19
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Faculty contributed pieces to Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion, Catholic World Report, Liberty and School Business Now. Dayton Business Journal featured UD's new health and wellbeing center in its "Story of the Week."
Great laboratories of hope?
Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion
Meghan Henning, provost's office
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WATCH - Scott Perry on Unpopular and Costly Iran War: "Everybody Loves What is Happening"
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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WATCH - Scott Perry on Unpopular and Costly Iran War: "Everybody Loves What is Happening"
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Perry offers full-throated praise for unpopular war that has cost billions of dollars and raised prices across Central Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvanians are facing higher prices on everything from gas to groceries to health care because politicians like Scott Perry have voted to spend b more
Welch for Fox News: Trump is leading us into another unnecessary war. This time it's Cuba
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch for Fox News: Trump is leading us into another unnecessary war. This time it's Cuba
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D -Vt.) on Friday published an opinion piece in Fox News entitled: "Trump is leading us into another unnecessary war. This time it's Cuba." In his op-ed, Senator Welch highlights that President Trump is dragging the United States into another reckless war-first with more
Disappointment for Dad: Father's Day Gift Prices Skyrocket Nearly 20% Thanks to Trump's Economic Chaos
WASHINGTON, June 19 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Disappointment for Dad: Father's Day Gift Prices Skyrocket Nearly 20% Thanks to Trump's Economic Chaos
Popular grilling and grooming gifts up as much as 30% this year
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This Father's Day, many dads are getting the unwelcome gift of higher prices. New analysis from Groundwork Collaborative finds that prices for popular Father's Day gift more
Exiled journalists find safety in Finland but few opportunities to continue their work: 15 recommendations to improve their reception
PARIS, France, June 19 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Exiled journalists find safety in Finland but few opportunities to continue their work: 15 recommendations to improve their reception
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While Finland ranks among the world leaders in press freedom, it still offers too few measures to help journalists forced into exile continue their work. This is the central finding of "When You Arrive in Finland, You Step into a Dark Room", a report backed more
Rep. Jamie Issues Letter to FBI
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to the FBI:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 15, 2026
The Honorable Kashyap Patel
Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20535
Dear Director Patel:
We have been receiving troubling reports that you may be using part of the budget of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a personal slu more
Reps. Meeks, Himes, Smith Issue Letter to State Dept.
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of State:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 17, 2026
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
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Department of War Issues Transcript of Bilateral Meeting by Secretary Hegseth, Italian Republic Defense Minister Crosetto
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript of bilateral meeting hosted by Secretary Pete Hegseth with Italian Republic Defense Minister Guido Crosetto at the Pentagon:
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SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Well, Minister Crosetto and your team, welcome to the Pentagon. Thank you for being here. Italy's growing defense leadership in Europe is largely thanks to you and your prime minister's efforts. And we're especially grateful for the steadfast support you more
