Accenture and WaveMaker Announce Strategic Intent to Help Growth-Focused Organizations Scale With Agentic AI Platform
NEW YORK, April 22 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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Accenture and WaveMaker Announce Strategic Intent to Help Growth-Focused Organizations Scale with Agentic AI Platform
Companies to leverage hybrid agentic AI platform with industry-first 2-pass code generation architecture and built-in guardrails for enterprise-grade outcomes
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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and WaveMaker, a leading agentic platform provider for ente more
AUVSI Warns Congress Window is Closing for U.S. Robotics Leadership
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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AUVSI Warns Congress Window is Closing for U.S. Robotics Leadership
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) told Congress today that robotics is rapidly becoming a foundational layer of modern industrial and economic power, with major implications for manufacturing capacity, workforce development, supply chain resili more
CalState Poly-Pomona: Summer Conference to Explore the Future of AI in Higher Education
POMONA, California, April 22 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news:
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Summer Conference to Explore the Future of AI in Higher Education
Caitlyn Kubulan
The Cal Poly Pomona Office of Academic Innovation will explore practical strategies, emerging trends, and human-centered approaches to artificial intelligence at its 2026 Summer Conference, June 3 and 4.
Centered on the theme, "Human at the Core: Navigating AI in Higher Education," the conference wil more
Capgemini Report Highlights Shift Toward Selective and Technology-Driven Reindustrialization
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The resurgence of manufacturing: Reindustrialization strategies in Europe and the US - 2026 - A report from Capgemini, Paris, France - April 2026 (114 pages)
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Capgemini issued a report examining how organizations in Europe and the United States are reshaping manufacturing and supply chain strategies amid geopolitical uncertainty, rising costs, and technological transformation. The report analyzes trends in reindustrialization, investment patterns, and reg more
Case Western Reserve Researchers Using AI at Hair-width Scale to Reveal Renaissance Master's Hidden Hand
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 22 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Case Western Reserve researchers using AI at hair-width scale to reveal Renaissance master's hidden hand
Technique could transform art authentication, detect sophisticated forgeries
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Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) and physics at the width of a single hair to peer into the surface of Renaissance paintings, offering new clues about how maste more
Chairmen Crawford & Mast Statement on Joint Briefing on Tech Competition With China
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on April 21, 2026:
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Chairmen Crawford & Mast Statement on Joint Briefing on Tech Competition with China
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast (FL-21) released t more
Chief Technology Officer of Carpenter to Deliver Penn State-Berks Commencement Address
READING, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news:
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Chief technology officer of Carpenter to deliver Berks commencement address
Suniti Moudgil also serves on the Penn State Berks Advisory Board
By Lisa R. Baldi
WYOMISSING, Pa. -- A new class of more than 250 Penn State Berks students will receive their baccalaureate and associate degrees at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Santander Arena in downtown Reading, when Berks hosts it more
Comcast's Xfinity and Adobe Co-Innovate on Deep Brand Intelligence for Marketing Campaigns
SAN JOSE, California, April 22 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on April 21, 2026:
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Comcast's Xfinity and Adobe Co-innovate on Deep Brand Intelligence for Marketing Campaigns
LAS VEGAS--Today at Adobe Summit--the flagship customer experience conference--Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) announced a new partnership with Xfinity, Comcast's consumer brand delivering WiFi, mobile, entertainment, and home services to millions of customers across the U.S. The partnershi more
Communications & Technology Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Updating Satellite Regulations
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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C&T Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Updating Satellite Regulations
Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a hearing titled SAT Streamlining Act: Modernizing Satellite Licensing for the Final Frontier.
"Satellites are more
CompTIA Launches New Essentials Series Course to Help Microsoft 365 Copilot Users Work More Confidently and Effectively
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, April 22 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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CompTIA launches new Essentials Series course to help Microsoft 365 Copilot users work more confidently and effectively
Leader in IT training and certifications expands educational offerings with CompTIA Copilot 365 Essentials
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CompTIA, a leading global provider of information technology (IT) training and certifications, has released its newest artificial intelligence (AI) skills-building course, designed more
CrowdStrike Accelerates SMB Cybersecurity Transformation Across JAPAC With Expanded Distributor-Led Services
AUSTIN, Texas, April 22 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on April 21, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Accelerates SMB Cybersecurity Transformation Across JAPAC with Expanded Distributor-Led Services
Expanded go-to-market empowers distributors to recruit and onboard MSSPs, increasing SMBs access and adoption of the Falcon platform
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today annou more
DICK'S Sporting Goods Partners With Adobe to Transform the Athlete Experience With AI
SAN JOSE, California, April 22 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on April 21, 2026:
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DICK'S Sporting Goods Partners with Adobe to Transform the Athlete Experience with AI
LAS VEGAS -- Today, at Adobe Summit--the flagship customer experience conference--Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE)--the global technology leader that unleashes creativity, productivity and customer experiences through innovative tools and platforms--announced a major partnership with DICK'S Sporti more
DOE Idaho National Laboratory: Visiting Fulbright Scholar From Poland Joins INL Researcher to Study Actinide Physics, Unlock Atomic Secrets
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Visiting Fulbright scholar from Poland joins INL researcher to study actinide physics, unlock atomic secrets
For Adam Piotr Pikul of the Polish Academy of Sciences, there is always more to understand about the basic physics of uranium atoms. That's why Pikul, a professor at the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research in Wroclaw, is studying actinide quan more
FIS Levels the Playing Field: Trading Platform Gives Firms Wall Street-Grade Investment Tools
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 22 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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FIS Levels the Playing Field: New Trading Platform Gives Firms Wall Street-Grade Investment Tools
* FIS Cross-Asset Trading and Risk Suite democratizes institutional-grade trading capabilities, enabling buy-side firms to compete with major market participants
* Consolidates front-to-back trading operations on a single platform, eliminating costly legacy systems a more
FIU: Freshman Engages With AI Policy in D.C.
MIAMI, Florida, April 22 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Freshman engages with AI policy in D.C.
Rocio Pena goes behind the scenes of her three-day experience in Washington, D.C. -- and shares how it changed her mindset
In this piece, business analytics major and Honors College freshman Rocio Pena shares her journey from applying to join the FIU in DC "Future of Artificial Intelligence" fly-in semin more
Future Isn't Waiting - It's Taking Shape at CSUSB
SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 22 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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The future isn't waiting -- it's taking shape at CSUSB
The inaugural Defining the Future Conference brought together leaders from industry, government and higher education to examine how emerging technologies are transforming the workforce and expanding opportunity for students. At the same time, CSUSB students showcased their own research, engaged with new technologies, more
GitLab Collaborates With AWS to Bring Agentic DevSecOps to Enterprise Teams Using Their Existing Amazon Bedrock Accounts and Spend
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 22 -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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GitLab Collaborates with AWS to Bring Agentic DevSecOps to Enterprise Teams Using Their Existing Amazon Bedrock Accounts and Spend
* Customers can route GitLab Duo Agent Platform inference through Amazon Bedrock models already running in their AWS accounts without new vendor onboarding or model endpoints. more
Hofstra University: Experts Confront Misinformation and AI Risks at National Public Health Week
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 22 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Experts Confront Misinformation and AI Risks at National Public Health Week
Lindsey Angioletti
From artificial intelligence (AI) to misinformation, public health leaders say the next crisis may be as much about communication as it is about disease.
At Hofstra University's School of Health Sciences' (SHS) "Public Health Preparedness: Identifying Risks and Crisis Response Strategies" panel, held during Nation more
House Education & Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg Issues Statement at Markup of A Stronger Workforce for America Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on April 21, 2026, at the markup of the A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 8210):
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Walberg Remarks at Markup of Bill to Help More Americans Gain Skills and Find Jobs
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup of H.R. 8210, A Stronger Workforce more
House Education & Workforce Committee Ranking Member Scott Slams Republicans for Abandoning Bipartisan Workforce Bill Agreement
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 21, 2026, at the markup of the A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 8210):
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"Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
"Mr. Chairman, you just mentioned the bipartisan bicameral agreement from last year.
"Last Congress, former Chair Virginia Foxx and I worked very hard to find common ground and to negotiate a bipartisan reauthoriza more
Indiana University Media School: Kishwar Co-authors Piece on AI Search Observability, Published in LSE Impact Blog
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 22 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news:
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Kishwar co-authors piece on AI search observability, published in LSE Impact Blog
As use of AI tools increases, new research explores how these systems choose what information to show us in the first place. Doctoral student Aanila Kishwar co-authored a study examining how AI-powered search tools retrieve and present information. The work, "Before AI agents act for us, we need to know how AI sear more
Innovapptive Receives the 2026 Global Augmented Connected Worker, End-To-End Platforms Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in AI-Powered Connected Worker Execution
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 22 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Innovapptive Receives the 2026 Global Augmented Connected Worker, End-to-End Platforms Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in AI-Powered Connected Worker Execution
Recognized for advancing platform development and enabling unified execution layer capabilities that transform frontline work more
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release:
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Lockheed Martin's DREXR Upgrade Strengthens E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
Delivering proven multi-domain decision dominance anytime, anywhere.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), in collaboration with Northrop Grumman, has successfully completed flight testing of the Digital Receiver Exciter Recorder (DREXR) upgrade for the U.S. Navy's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft.
The s more
Morgan Stanley First to Top Extel's Asia Research Team Rankings for 12 Consecutive Years
NEW YORK, April 22 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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Morgan Stanley First to Top Extel's Asia Research Team Rankings for 12 Consecutive Years
HongKong -- Morgan Stanley today announced that the Firm has once again topped Extel's Asia Research Team annual rankings. This marks the twelfth consecutive year that Morgan Stanley has led the regional rankings, making it the first company in the 33-year histor more
NIH-Funded AI Model Predicts Cancer Survival From Single-Cell Tumor Data
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release:
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NIH-funded AI model predicts cancer survival from single-cell tumor data
Study links specific cell populations to patient risk in melanoma and liver cancer.
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In a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study, researchers developed a cancer assessment tool that can identify high-risk patients and the tumor cells linked to that risk. T more
President Trump Issues Memo on Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Coal Supply Chains and Baseload Power Generation Capacity
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on April 21, 2026:
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY
SUBJECT: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Coal Supply Chains and Baseload Power Generation Capacity
On January 20, 2025, I issued Executive Order 14156 (Declaring a National Energy Emergency), under the National Emergencies Act. That order found that America's inadequate energy productio more
R1 Status Excellence: Meet Research-Focused Faculty, Students and Alumni Driving Lehigh's Research Momentum Forward
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 22 -- Lehigh University issued the following news:
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R1 Status Excellence: Meet Research-Focused Faculty, Students and Alumni Driving Lehigh's Research Momentum Forward
From advancing infectious disease prediction to strategizing AI literacy, members of the Lehigh community are solving challenges and developing innovations that continue to shape our world.
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Lehigh has a rich history of engaging in life-changing, industry-shaping research. Lehigh people hav more
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Moolenaar Introduces SCALE Act To Create Objective Chip Export Standards
Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China has introduced the Semiconductor Controls Adjusted to Limit Exports (SCALE) Act. The legislation would establish a clear standard for export controls o more
Rep. Moolenaar Urges U.S. Engagement With the Netherlands to Close Export Control Loopholes
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Moolenaar Urges U.S. Engagement with the Netherlands to Close Export Control Loopholes
Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China is urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pursue diplomatic engagement with the Dutch government to close a major loophole in the sale more
Showcase 2026: UAlbany Student Develops App to Help You Avoid Pollution Hot Spots
ALBANY, New York, April 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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Showcase 2026: UAlbany Student Develops App to Help You Avoid Pollution Hot Spots
By Bethany Bump
UAlbany PhD student Md. Reazul Islam developed an app that uses artificial intelligence and a network of smart devices to monitor, predict and map pollution levels, alerting users in real time to areas with hazardous air quality that could damage their health and suggesting alternate routes.
"Urban air poll more
Siemens to Invest 1.3 Billion Pesos to Expand Its Production Capacity in Queretaro
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, issued the following news release:
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Siemens to invest 1.3 billion pesos to expand its production capacity in Queretaro
Siemens announced an investment of more than 1.3 billion pesos to expand its operations in the state of Queretaro, with the aim of increasing its production capacity and creating approximately 300 new jobs.
The announcement was made at Han more
Subcommittee Chairmen Guest, Ogles Open Hearing on Online Scams, Crypto Fraud, and Digital Extortion by Transnational Criminal Organizations
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, issued the following news on April 21, 2026:
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Subcommittee Chairmen Guest, Ogles Open Hearing on Online Scams, Crypto Fraud, and Digital Extortion by Transnational Criminal Organizations
Today, Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) and Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Chairman more
Subcommittee Ranking Member Doggett Issues Statement at Hearing on Medicare Fraud
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement on April 21, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Protecting Patients and Taxpayers: Cracking Down on Medicare Fraud":
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Doggett Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on Protecting Patients and Taxpayers: Cracking Down on Medicare Fraud
A hearing in this Committee on health care fraud is years overdue, though tough talk is certainly n more
Trump's Transportation Department Launches "Pathways to Safer Streets" Initiative to Keep Americans Safe on Roadways and Reduce Traffic Fatalities
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Department Launches "Pathways to Safer Streets" Initiative to Keep Americans Safe on Roadways and Reduce Traffic Fatalities
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has unveiled its new initiative, Pathways to Safer Streets (P2SS): A National Traffic Safety Action Plan, to r more
UMKC Launches Research and Innovation Excellence Awards
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 22 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news:
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UMKC Launches Research and Innovation Excellence Awards
Inaugural event honors faculty impact across all disciplines
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The University of Missouri-Kansas City formally introduced a new campus tradition with the inaugural Research and Innovation Excellence Awards, recognizing faculty whose work is advancing discovery, improving lives and shaping the future of the region and beyond more
University of Cincinnati: Center for Business Analytics Renamed the Center for Business Analytics and AI
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Center for Business Analytics renamed the Center for Business Analytics and AI
Registration open for Analytics & AI Summit on May 5
By Grant Freking, frekingt@ucmail.uc.edu
The Center for Business Analytics, housed within the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, has been renamed the Center for Business Analytics and AI.
The name change more accurately reflects the depth and breadth of analytics and more
University of Cincinnati: Labor Groups Worry About the Lack of Guardrails for AI in Employment
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Labor groups worry about the lack of guardrails for AI in employment
UC Law professor weighs in with Bloomberg Law
By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu
Bloomberg Law reports that the lack of federal oversight over the use of artificial intelligence in the workforce is spurring unions to negotiate safeguards in bargaining contracts, especially when it involves job protections and private more
VHB Supports Federal Environmental Review for Proposed Suffolk Landfill Expansion
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, April 22 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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VHB Supports Federal Environmental Review for Proposed Suffolk Landfill Expansion
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VHB played a central role in advancing the federal environmental review for a proposed expansion of the regional landfill in Suffolk, Virginia, a project aimed at addressing long more
'We have the superpower to change lives': Inside enrollment at Bryant University
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 21 -- Bryant University issued the following Q&A involving Michelle Cloutier, vice president of enrollment management:
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'We have the superpower to change lives': Inside enrollment at Bryant University
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Michelle Cloutier '05MBA, vice president of enrollment management at Bryant University, will celebrate 20 years at Bryant this May. For nearly two decades, she has helped shape incoming classes that have, in turn, helped the university's rise in national a more
ABB Achieves First Certification from UL Solutions for System Designed to Advance Data Center Safety and Reliability
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, April 21 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release:
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ABB Achieves First Certification from UL Solutions for System Designed to Advance Data Center Safety and Reliability
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* First of its kind: UL Solutions certified ABB's HiPerGuard to UL 9540, the first medium-voltage, multi-mode static more
Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center transforms teacher education
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 21 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center transforms teacher education
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Helping to advance the mission of the College of Education and Human Development, a transformation in teacher preparation has been taking shape for more than two decades. The Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center (ATE) has become a beacon of innovation, transforming how teachers are prepared, supported and more
Ad Council Elects 22 Members to Its Board of Directors
NEW YORK, April 21 [Category: Media] -- The Ad Council issued the following news release:
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The Ad Council Elects 22 Members to Its Board of Directors
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NEW YORK ( April 21, 2026) - The Ad Council, the nonprofit behind many of America's most impactful communications programs that inspire action and accelerate social change, elected 22 members to its Board of Directors yesterday at its biannual Board meeting.
Chaired by Rita Ferro, President of Global Advertising at The Walt Disney Comp more
AI Ambition Outruns Workforce Readiness, Economist Impact Study Supported by Kyocera Reveals
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 21 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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AI Ambition Outruns Workforce Readiness, Economist Impact Study Supported by Kyocera Reveals
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Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. has announced its sponsorship of "From Intent to Action: the leaders' guide to building AI-powered workplaces," a new report by Economist Impact. Based on surveys with 639 senior executives as well as expert interviews across London, New York, more
AI is the Team You Can't Afford to Hire
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 21 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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AI is the Team You Can't Afford to Hire
Greg Walsh, Ph.D., the Parsons Professor of Digital Communication, Commerce, and Culture, opens a discussion challenging how designers are currently use artificial intelligence in their work. Rather than framing AI as a tool purely for efficiency, he argues that many designers need to challenge the way they are using it. He emphasizes that designers must rethin more
AI-driven System and Methods for Personalized Virtual Medical and Spiritual Advisor Avatars With Adaptive Therapeutic Audio, Biometric Monitoring, and Immersive AR/VR Healthcare Interfaces
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- An inventor from Los Angeles, California, Michael P. Tabibian has been awarded a patent (No. US 12609104 B1, initially filed May 26, 2025) for "AI-driven system and methods for personalized virtual medical and spiritual advisor avatars with adaptive therapeutic audio, biometric monitoring, and immersive AR/VR healthcare interfaces." more
AI-driven System and Methods for Personalized Virtual Medical and Spiritual Advisor Avatars With Adaptive Therapeutic Audio, Biometric Monitoring, and Immersive AR/VR Healthcare Interfaces
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- An inventor from Los Angeles, California, Michael P. Tabibian has been awarded a patent (No. US 12609103 B1, initially filed May 26, 2025) for "AI-driven system and methods for personalized virtual medical and spiritual advisor avatars with adaptive therapeutic audio, biometric monitoring, and immersive AR/VR healthcare interfaces." more
AI-powered Concept-Driven Visualization Authoring
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608350 B2, initially filed June 20, 2023) developed by three inventors Bongshin Lee, Issaquah, Washington; Chenglong Wang, Bellevue, Washington; and John Roger Thompson, Atlanta, Georgia, for "AI-powered concept-driven visualization authoring." more
Alcohol Awareness Month: Advancing alcohol research at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news:
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Alcohol Awareness Month: Advancing alcohol research at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences
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Alcoholism and addiction continue to shape public health in widespread and complex ways, influencing everything from metabolic disease and cancer risk to brain function and behavior. With one in 10 people ages 12 and older dealing with alcoholism in the U.S., the nee more
Ansari Statement on Unfounded Attacks and Threats Against Family and Staff
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari Statement on Unfounded Attacks and Threats Against Family and Staff
Today, after more than 50 days of Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran, Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement regarding unfounded attacks and threats against her family and staff:
"I fully condemn the hateful rhetoric, lies, cruel and deliberate misinformation, and threats that my family, my more
Apparatus and Method for Mobility With AI/ML Channel Prediction
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- RAKUTEN SYMPHONY, INC., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12610254 B2, initially filed Jan. 18, 2023) developed by Erdem Bala, San Mateo, California, and Koichiro Kitagawa, Tokyo, Japan, for "Apparatus and method for mobility with AI/ML channel prediction." more
Applied Artificial Intelligence Technology for Automatically Generating Narratives From Visualization Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- SALESFORCE, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608416 B2, initially filed Oct. 16, 2024) developed by six inventors Daniel Joseph Platt, Chicago, Illinois; Mauro Eduardo Ignacio Mujica-Parodi, III, Chicago, Illinois; Lawrence A. Birnbaum, Evanston, Illinois; Alexander Rudolf Sippel, Chicago, Illinois; Jonathan Alden Drake, Chicago, Illinois; and Peter Horace Sherman, Chicago, Illinois, for "Applied artificial intelligence techn more
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 21 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on April 20, 2026:
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Wildfire Mitigation Tech Proves Itself During Wildfire Mitigation Workshop
On April 16, 2026, Chairman Nick Myers hosted the third annual Wildfire Mitigation Special Meeting and Town Hall at the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to engage the community in a discussion on this critical issue in our state.
"The interactive and educational presentations from our utiliti more
Array Microphone
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- AI SPEECH CO., LTD., Suzhou, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1122909 S1, initially filed Jan. 15, 2025) developed by three inventors Sen Wang, Suzhou, China; Huabing Zhang, Suzhou, China; and Kai Guo, Suzhou, China, for "Array microphone." more
Artificial Intelligence Based Technologies for Improving Patient Intake
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- CDW LLC, Vernon Hills, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12609196 B2, initially filed Dec. 5, 2024) developed by Casey Bleeker, Denver, Colorado, and Nathan A. Cartwright, Cincinnati, Ohio, for "Artificial intelligence based technologies for improving patient intake." more
Artificial Intelligence Driven Monitoring System for Aging Whiskey
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- BARREL PROOF TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Murfreesboro, Tennessee has been assigned a patent (No. US 12609185 B2, initially filed March 19, 2025) developed by Brian Richard Anderson, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for "Artificial intelligence driven monitoring system for aging whiskey." more
Artificial Intelligence Language Model Orchestrator for Interactive Searching
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608417 B1, initially filed June 21, 2024) developed by five inventors Arnab Dhua, Cupertino, California; Oriol Barbany Mayor, Sabadell, Spain; Sheng-Wei Huang, San Francisco, California; Xinliang Zhu, Santa Clara, California; and Anuj Bindal, Saratoga, California, for "Artificial intelligence language model orchestrator for interactive searching." more
Artificial Intelligence Systems and Methods for Detecting Musical Infringement in Symbolic Music
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- SOUND PATROL INC., Los Angeles, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608419 B1, initially filed April 25, 2025) developed by four inventors Geert Trooskens, Meise, Belgium; Lamara De Brouwer, Malibu, California; Benjamin Ray Resnick, Plano, Texas; and Walter Adolf De Brouwer, Malibu, California, for "Artificial intelligence systems and methods for detecting musical infringement in symbolic music." more
Ascension Supports New Legislation to Address Delays and Denials in Medicare Advantage Plans
WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Supports New Legislation to Address Delays and Denials in Medicare Advantage Plans
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Ascension, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, today announced its support for the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act ( H.R. 8375 ), legislation aimed at addressing persistent barriers to timely, appropriate care for seniors enroll more
ASCET Maps Quantum Standardization Landscape, Identifies U.S. Gaps to Sustain U.S. Leadership
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, April 21 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASCET Maps Quantum Standardization Landscape, Identifies U.S. Gaps to Sustain U.S. Leadership
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The ASCET Center of Excellence has released an environmental scan that maps the current more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Google AI antitrust litigation
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Google AI antitrust litigation
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CARLISLE, PA-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim was quoted in a recent article in The Capitol Forum analyzing the dismissal of a major antitrust lawsuit involving Google's artificial intelligence (AI)-generated search summaries. His commentary highlights the evolving inter more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim quoted by AFP on landmark social media verdict
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim quoted by AFP on landmark social media verdict
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CARLISLE, PA-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim was quoted by Agence France-Presse (AFP) in coverage of a landmark California jury verdict holding Meta and YouTube liable for failing to adequately warn young users about the risks associated with excessive social media more
Automatically Training and Implementing Artificial Intelligence-Based Anomaly Detection Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608625 B2, initially filed Feb. 28, 2022) developed by ten inventors Shashank Mujumdar, Haryana, India; Hima Patel, Bengaluru, India; Sambaran Bandyopadhyay, Bangalore, India; Pooja Aggarwal, Bangalore, India; Anbang Xu, San Jose, California; Hau-Wen Chang, San Jose, California; Harshit Kumar, New Delhi, India; Katherine Guo, San Jose, California; Rama Kalyani T. A more
Autonomous Drone Swarm System With AI-driven Coordination and Multi-Modal Sensor Integration
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- DRONE OPERATIONS LLC, Mosinee, Wisconsin has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608024 B1, initially filed July 8, 2025) developed by Nicholas Thompson, Mosinee, Wisconsin, for "Autonomous drone swarm system with AI-driven coordination and multi-modal sensor integration." more
Blugold published in national journal, continues to improve patient care
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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Blugold published in national journal, continues to improve patient care
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One of the first projects he was assigned to recently celebrated a major milestone, as a peer-reviewed manuscript on Colon-Pilot, an artificial intelligence tool for automated colonoscopy surveillance, was accepted for publication in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Mau's name appears second on th more
CBIZ expands AI partnership with Microsoft to unlock new levels of productivity, insight, and talent attraction, retention and development
REDMOND, Washington, April 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Microsoft posted the following news release:
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CBIZ expands AI partnership with Microsoft to unlock new levels of productivity, insight, and talent attraction, retention and development
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CLEVELAND and REDMOND, Wash. -April 21, 2026 - CBIZ Inc. (NYSE: CBZ), a leading national professional services advisor, on Tuesday announced it is expanding its partnership with Microsoft Corp. to empower its team members through an ent more
CEC dean receives civil engineering honor from alma mater
OXFORD, Ohio, April 21 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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CEC dean receives civil engineering honor from alma mater
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When Beena Sukumaran scanned the list of past recipients of Purdue University's Civil Engineering Alumni Achievement Awards (CEAAA), she saw several names who brought back fond memories.
There were names of people she had hoped to work with while pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Purdue. There were names of those who had carved out successful and in more
Cheaper, Longer-Lasting Batteries Are Closer Thanks to a Pinch of Sodium and a Supercomputer
LA JOLLA, California, April 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Cheaper, Longer-Lasting Batteries Are Closer Thanks to a Pinch of Sodium and a Supercomputer
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* Researchers designed a new sodium-based battery cathode that stores more energy and lasts longer than earlier versions.
* High-performance computing-guided materials design can speed up development of affordable, grid-scale batteries that rely on abundant sodium in more
Conditional Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Model, and Parameter Set Configurations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- QUALCOMM INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12609870 B2, initially filed June 15, 2022) developed by three inventors Rajeev Kumar, San Diego, California; Xipeng Zhu, San Diego, California; and Shankar Krishnan, San Diego, California, for "Conditional artificial intelligence, machine learning model, and parameter set configurations." more
Congressman Begich Leads Legislation to Lower Energy Costs, Introduces House Version of the DATA Act
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Begich Leads Legislation to Lower Energy Costs, Introduces House Version of the DATA Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - April. 21, 2026 - Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK), along with Congressmen Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) and Burgess Owens (R-UT), introduced the DATA Act of 2026, the House companion to Senate legislation led by Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), aimed at lowering energy costs for Ameri more
Consumer Federation of America Sues Meta for Failing to Protect Users from Scam Advertisements
WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release:
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Consumer Federation of America Sues Meta for Failing to Protect Users from Scam Advertisements
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Washington, D.C. - The Consumer Federation of America (CFA), on behalf of itself and a proposed class of D.C. Facebook users, has filed a class action complaint and jury trial demand, in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia Civil Division, against Meta Platfo more
Content Genome Generation and Management System in a Multi-Modal Artificial Intelligence System for Media Assets
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- SPHEREX, INC., Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608629 B2, initially filed July 6, 2021) developed by Teresa Ann Phillips, Los Altos, California, and Pranav Anand Joshi, Cerritos, California, for "Content genome generation and management system in a multi-modal artificial intelligence system for media assets." more
Content-Aware AI-assisted Video Summarization
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- HITACHI, LTD., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608939 B2, initially filed July 13, 2023) developed by five inventors Rahul Vishwakarma, Berkeley, California; Ravigopal Vennelakanti, San Jose, California; Nam Huyn, Milpitas, California; Masato Tamura, Santa Clara, California; and Malarvizhi Sankaranarayanasamy, Mountain View, California, for "Content-aware AI-assisted video summarization." more
Cotality Named a 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year for Providing Data and Analytics
IRVINE, California, April 21 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Cotality Named a 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year for Providing Data and Analytics
Cotality recognized for its leadership in delivering AI-ready data solutions on Google Cloud.
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Cotality(tm), a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, announced that it has been named a 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year for pr more
CSUF Students Use AI to Train a Robotic Dog for Real-World Applications
FULLERTON, California, April 21 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news:
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CSUF Students Use AI to Train a Robotic Dog for Real-World Applications
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A robotic dog walks into a room, capturing images of the space and using artificial intelligence and image modeling to assess maintenance and safety concerns.
Programmed by students in Cal State Fullerton's College of Engineering and Computer Science, the robot is designed to automate home inspections and more
Department official details DOW's intelligence, security priorities
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Department official details DOW's intelligence, security priorities
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WASHINGTON - The undersecretary of war for intelligence and security testified on the resourcing, priorities and challenges facing the intelligence enterprise for fiscal year 2027, during a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee's intelligence and special operations subcommittee more
Detachable Material Spool
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- ORANGE AI LIMITED, Hong Kong, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12605898 B1, initially filed Aug. 15, 2025) developed by three inventors Zhen Wang, Hong Kong, China; Weiwen Luo, Hong Kong, China; and Yihan Ni, Hong Kong, China, for "Detachable material spool." more
Determining Hardware Issues and Recommending Corresponding Actions Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608290 B2, initially filed April 26, 2024) developed by three inventors Ajay Maikhuri, Bangalore, India; Dhilip Kumar, Bangalore, India; and Bhanu Murthy Modali, Hyderabad TS, India, for "Determining hardware issues and recommending corresponding actions using artificial intelligence techniques." more
Device and Method for Defect Inspection Based on Explainable Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608602 B2, initially filed June 18, 2021) developed by Tae Hyun Kim, Seoul, South Korea, and Jung Kyu Kim, Seoul, South Korea, for "Device and method for defect inspection based on explainable artificial intelligence." more
Display Substrate Having Functional Device Setting Region and Display Apparatus
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., Beijing, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12610699 B2, initially filed May 26, 2022) developed by eight inventors Fei Fang, Beijing, China; Ke Liu, Beijing, China; Dan Guo, Beijing, China; Ling Shi, Beijing, China; Xuewei Tian, Beijing, China; Puyu Qi, Beijing, China; Shuai Ai, Beijing, China; and Jingjing Xu, Beijing, China, for "Display substrate having functional device setting region and display apparatus." more
Duckworth, Durbin, Grassley and Sorensen Demand Answers from Army on Rock Island Arsenal Workforce Reassignments
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin, Grassley and Sorensen Demand Answers from Army on Rock Island Arsenal Workforce Reassignments
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today are demanding answers from the Army on workforce as more
Dynamic Creation of Contextual Protective Shield to Protect Cards Using Neuromorphic Tiny AI Module and Dynamic Short Code Hashing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12609816 B2, initially filed Aug. 22, 2024) developed by five inventors Gowri Sundar Suriyanarayanan, Chennai, India; Abhijit Behera, Hyderabad, India; Maneesh Kumar Sethia, Telangana, India; Vignesh A. S, Tamil Nadu, India; and Aiswary R, Tamil Nadu, India, for "Dynamic creation of contextual protective shield to protect cards using neuromorphic tiny AI module and dynamic more
Dynamic Playbooks for Security Investigations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- DROPZONE.AI, INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12609968 B1, initially filed Nov. 19, 2025) developed by five inventors Eric Joseph Hammerle, Kirkland, Washington; Colin James Phillips, Kirkland, Washington; Changhwan Oh, Shoreline, Washington; Robert Rowland Foley, Long Island City, New York; and Michael Francis Buono, McLean, Virginia, for "Dynamic playbooks for security investigations." more
Electronic Automatically Adjusting Bidet Commode With Artificial Intelligence and Spectroscopy Software
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- Two inventors, Ilan Tiagai, Marblehead, Massachusetts, and Niloy Choudhury, Newton, Massachusetts, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12605500 B2, initially filed March 1, 2023) for "Electronic automatically adjusting bidet commode with artificial intelligence and spectroscopy software." more
Encoding of Intercomponent Inspection Requirements
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- KITOV AI LTD., Kfar Kasim, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12607992 B2, initially filed Aug. 5, 2021) developed by Joseph Rubner, Petach Tikva, Israel, for "Encoding of intercomponent inspection requirements." more
Entity Maliciousness Analysis Using Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12609960 B2, initially filed June 28, 2024) developed by five inventors Naveed Azeemi Ahmad, Medford, Massachusetts; Lloyd Geoffrey Greenwald, Murray Hill, New Jersey; Muhammed Fatih Bulut, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Yingqi Liu, San Jose, California; and Acar Tamersoy, Culver City, California, for "Entity maliciousness analysis using autonomous artificial intelligence age more
Farhad Imani Wins NSF CAREER Award to Build Manufacturing Systems That Think
STORRS, Connecticut, April 21 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Farhad Imani Wins NSF CAREER Award to Build Manufacturing Systems That Think
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A critical challenge is emerging in manufacturing: how to repair and restore high-value components when current systems can't handle deviation. Factories are full of automation systems that perform well when processes are repetitive. The moment geometry shifts, the process changes, or defects evolve, they struggle.
NS more
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: 'Trade in AI-Related Products'
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Economic Research report (No. 684) in April 2026 by Michael Waugh entitled "Trade in AI-Related Products."
Here are excerpts:
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This paper documents facts about international trade in AI-related products. I develop a large language model (LLM) classification tool that maps HS10 codes in U.S. trade data to products used in the construction and operation of AI infrastructure. AI-relate more
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Consumer Finance Institute: 'It's You, Not Me - Survey Data on AI's Impact on Employees'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a consumer finance brief in April 2026 entitled "It's You, Not Me - Survey Data on AI's Impact on Employees."
Here are excerpts:
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Between December 23, 2025, and January 12, 2026, the Consumer Finance Institute (CFI) at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (FRBP) collected survey data to investigate perceptions about the effect of artificial intelligence (AI) more
Fedorchak joins Punchbowl News for conversation on expanding spectrum, powering AI, and rebuilding America's infrastructure edge
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak joins Punchbowl News for conversation on expanding spectrum, powering AI, and rebuilding America's infrastructure edge
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined Punchbowl News Founder and CEO, and North Dakota native, Anna Palmer this week for a conversation to discuss American leadership in wireless, spectrum, and AI. Fedorchak highlighted the need to pair more
Festschrift held for Harry Katz
ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Festschrift held for Harry Katz
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Harry Katz, the Jack Sheinkman Professor of Collective Bargaining at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, was honored at a conference the weekend of April 11-12 as fellow scholars, colleagues and mentees presented papers that draw on his work by extending the context in which his insights are applied, his methods used and theoretical assumptions made.
A former dean o more
Foreign Object Detection Using Hybrid Inductive and Capacitive Sensing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- WITRICITY AI TECH, LLC, Stuart, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12609559 B2, initially filed Feb. 1, 2023) developed by three inventors Hans Peter Widmer, Wohlenschwil, Switzerland; Marcel Fischer, Boniswil, Switzerland; and Ning Liu, Belmont, Massachusetts, for "Foreign object detection using hybrid inductive and capacitive sensing." more
FSU partners with American Councils to provide online AI training to research faculty in Ukraine
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU partners with American Councils to provide online AI training to research faculty in Ukraine
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A new collaboration between Florida State University and nonprofit educational organizations is opening doors for Ukrainian scholars, empowering them with vital AI skills that can drive innovation and resilience in higher education.
The Anne Spencer Dave's College of Education, Health, and Human Scienc more
GE Aerospace Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
EVENDALE, Ohio, April 21 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release:
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GE Aerospace Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
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Strong 1Q performance with robust commercial services backlog growth, trending to high-end of 2026 guide
First Quarter 2026:
* Total orders of $23.0B, +87%;
* Total revenue (GAAP) of $12.4B, more
GenAI is raising the stakes in managing a global workforce; trust and speed are emerging as decisive, EY research finds
LONDON, England, April 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news:
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GenAI is raising the stakes in managing a global workforce; trust and speed are emerging as decisive, EY research finds
* 80% of respondents say their last international assignment made them more likely to stay, highlighting t more
Generative Artificial Intelligence Based Approach for Processing Requests for Information About Electronic Documents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- INTUIT INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608428 B1, initially filed Jan. 6, 2025) developed by eight inventors John Samuel, Banglore, India; Gokul Elumalai, Bangalore, India; Sanjay Kumar, Bengaluru, India; Snehal Shaevya, Bengaluru, India; Baljinder Singh, Bengaluru, India; Karthik Nayak, Bengaluru, India; Srivathsal Venkataramu, Bengaluru, India; and Sandeep Mewara, Bengaluru, India, for "Generative artificial intelligence b more
Generative Artificial Intelligence to Pre-Train and Fine-Tune Models for Multiple Autonomous Vehicle Future Trajectories
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLC, San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12606200 B2, initially filed Jan. 3, 2024) developed by four inventors Xiaohan Zhang, Kensington, California; Xin Huang, Santa Clara, California; Yuning Chai, San Mateo, California; and Zisu Dong, Oakland, California, for "Generative artificial intelligence to pre-train and fine-tune models for multiple autonomous vehicle future trajectories." more
Grassley, Duckworth, Durbin and Sorensen Press for Answers on Rock Island Arsenal Workforce Reassignments
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley, Duckworth, Durbin and Sorensen Press for Answers on Rock Island Arsenal Workforce Reassignments
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), along with U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), are requesting answers from the Secretary of the Army regarding workforce assignments at Rock Island Arsenal that impact hundreds of jo more
Harnessing Outrage to Rein in the Cruel Weapons of War
NEW YORK, April 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Harnessing Outrage to Rein in the Cruel Weapons of War
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On a brisk spring morning in April 2022, hundreds of Ukrainian civilians crowded in and around a train station in the eastern city of Kramatorsk. They were anxiously waiting for trains to take them to the relative safety of western Ukraine as Russian forces attacked and advanced.
Videos captured the scene: people sipped tea, gathered t more
Helping Iowans adopt innovation
AMES, Iowa, April 21 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Helping Iowans adopt innovation
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Through campus and regional specialists and staff in 100 county extension offices, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach carries out the university's land-grant mission of discovery, learning and engagement. Extension connects Iowans with opportunities to innovate, including youth engaging in hands-on AI education, food entrepreneurs trying a mobile pro more
Hierarchical Programming Model for Artificial Intelligence Hardware
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608225 B2, initially filed Sept. 9, 2022) developed by Haishan Zhu, Bellevue, Washington, and Eric S. Chung, Woodinville, Washington, for "Hierarchical programming model for artificial intelligence hardware." more
Honorable Jay Hurst and Lt. Gen. Steven Whitney Hold Press Briefing on the Department's Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Budget
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Jules "Jay" W. Hurst III, acting undersecretary of defense comptroller and CFO, and Lt. Gen. Steven P. Whitney, director for force structure, resources and assessment of the U.S. Department of War Joint Staff, held a press briefing at the Pentagon to detail the fiscal year 2027 defense budget request.
Hurst announced a $1.5 trillion proposal aimed at supercharging the defense industrial base and expanding production of major weapons systems across every warfighting doma more
House Appropriations Committee Advances FY27 Military Construction and VA Funding Bill, Including Alford Priorities
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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House Appropriations Committee Advances FY27 Military Construction and VA Funding Bill, Including Alford Priorities
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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), the Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, more
How a gamers club led by the College of Education is transforming STEM learning
TAMPA, Florida, April 21 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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How a gamers club led by the College of Education is transforming STEM learning
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By: Cassidy Delamarter, USF College of Education
Inside a community center in Tampa, a group of students gather each week-not just to play video games, but to rethink what learning can look like. Through a unique partnership with the University of South Florida's College of Education and the Tampa Housing Authority, a more
How to expand the US economy
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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How to expand the US economy
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It's an essential insight about our world: Innovation drives economic growth. For the U.S. to thrive, it must keep innovating. But how, and in what areas?
A new book co-authored by MIT faculty members focuses on six key areas where technology advances can drive the economy and support national security.
Those sectors -semiconductors, biotechnolog more
Humanoid Robot
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- FIGURE AI INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12605824 B2, initially filed Feb. 26, 2025) developed by four inventors Victor Ragusila, Sunnyvale, California; Mike Stevens, Sunnyvale, California; Corey Lynch, Sunnyvale, California; and Yevgen Chebotar, Sunnyvale, California, for "Humanoid robot." more
IBM Introduces Industry Solutions for AI Powered Experience Orchestration with Adobe
ARMONK, New York, April 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Introduces Industry Solutions for AI Powered Experience Orchestration with Adobe
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ARMONK, N.Y., April 21, 2026 \- Customer expectations are evolving faster than many organizations can respond. New global research from the IBM Institute for Business Value, conducted in partnership with Adobe, shows that companies lose an average of $29 million annually because they can't react qu more
ICYMI: On MS NOW, Vasquez Highlights New American Immigration Plan to Fix Broken Immigration System
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: On MS NOW, Vasquez Highlights New American Immigration Plan to Fix Broken Immigration System
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On April 21, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) joined MS NOW's "Way Too Early" with Ali Vitali to discuss his recent oversight visit to the Camp East Montana ICE detention center and his New American Immigration Plan, a commonsense plan to move past both parti more
Improving Accuracy of Gen. AI Driven Document Analysis
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, Dublin, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608550 B2, initially filed March 13, 2024) developed by five inventors Suraj Govind Jadhav, Mumbai, India; Ashwin Ramachandran, Coimbatore, India; Krishna Kummamuru, Bangalore, India; Siddharth Dawar, New Delhi, India; and Manoj Shroff, Bangalore, India, for "Improving accuracy of Gen. AI driven document analysis." more
Inferring Intent Using Computer Vision
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- PONY AI INC., Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608955 B2, initially filed June 23, 2023) developed by Kevin Sheu, Fremont, California, and Jie Mao, Santa Clara, California, for "Inferring intent using computer vision." more
ITI: Technology Key to Rapid Acceleration of Affordable, Reliable Energy
WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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ITI: Technology Key to Rapid Acceleration of Affordable, Reliable Energy
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Today, global tech trade association ITI issued a set of policy recommendations to help the U.S. electric grid quickly deliver both affordable and reliable energy access in response to surging demand. ITI's Powering Growth Now: Recommendations to Accelerate an Affordable, Reliabl more
IU Southeast Hosts New Civic Dialogue Initiative with Council on Foreign Relations and College Debates & Discourse Alliance
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, April 21 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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IU Southeast Hosts New Civic Dialogue Initiative with Council on Foreign Relations and College Debates & Discourse Alliance
Indiana University Southeast recently hosted a campus-wide deliberative dialogue, launching a new national pilot collaboration with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the College Debates & Discourse (CD&D) Alliance focused on strengthening civil discourse, critic more
Johnson & Johnson Showcases CARTO-Powered Innovation, Including Debut of CARTOSOUND SONATA, to Advance Arrhythmia Care at HRS 2026
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 21 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release:
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Johnson & Johnson Showcases CARTO-Powered Innovation, Including Debut of CARTOSOUND SONATA, to Advance Arrhythmia Care at HRS 2026
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Irvine, CA - April 21, 2026 - Johnson & Johnson today announced it will showcase the latest advances across its electrophysiology portfolio at the 2026 Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Annual Meeting, including new evidence in pulsed fiel more
Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Advance U.S. Leadership in 6G and Protect National Security
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Advance U.S. Leadership in 6G and Protect National Security
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (SC-03), introduced the USA 6G Global Leadership Act. The legislation will bolster the United States' global leadership in 6G telecommunications technolog more
KBR Forms Strategic Alliance with Tagup to Accelerate AI-Powered Global Defense Operations
HOUSTON, Texas, April 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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KBR Forms Strategic Alliance with Tagup to Accelerate AI-Powered Global Defense Operations
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HOUSTON, April 21, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today its Mission Technology Solutions division entered a strategic alliance with AI-driven defense tech company Tagup to accelerate the delivery of advanced AI solutions across U.S more
Low-Compute, Privacy Preserving Hash Cracking
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- HORIZON 3 AI, INC., Dover, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12609810 B2, initially filed Oct. 24, 2023) developed by Naveen Naga Sunkavally, Cary, North Carolina, for "Low-compute, privacy preserving hash cracking." more
Machine Learning-Based Evaluation of Recorded Interactions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- OBSERVE.AI, INC., Redwood City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608408 B2, initially filed April 14, 2025) developed by eight inventors Aashraya Sachdeva, Mohali, India; Digvijay Anil Ingle, Akola, India; Mayank Sati, Nainital, India; Surya Prakash Sahu, Khorda, India; Cijo George, Bengaluru, India; Claudia Lee, El Dorado Hills, California; Bhasker Sharma, Bengaluru, India; and Jithendra Vepa, Bengaluru, India, for "Machine learning-based evalua more
Managing Data Transformation Tools Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608534 B2, initially filed Jan. 9, 2024) developed by Ahamed Jalaldeen Shahul Hamid, Bangalore, India, for "Managing data transformation tools using generative artificial intelligence." more
MDC Brings Interactive Tech Showcase to eMerge Americas 2026
MIAMI, Florida, April 21 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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MDC Brings Interactive Tech Showcase to eMerge Americas 2026
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MIAMI, April 21, 2026 - Miami Dade College (MDC) will join global innovators at eMerge Americas, South Florida's flagship technology conference and expo, April 23-24 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. MDC will once again anchor a dedicated space at the event, featuring its top technology programs, student work, simulators and more. In addit more
Media Tip Sheet: New Studies Raise Red Flags About Using AI Chatbots for Medical Advice
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: New Studies Raise Red Flags About Using AI Chatbots for Medical Advice
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With millions of Americans increasingly turning to AI chatbots for health advice, two new studies suggest that reliance may be riskier than many realize.
Recent research found that leading AI tools-including ChatGPT, Gemini, and others-struggled to provide accurate medical information. In one study, chatbots answered more
Method and Apparatus for Training Artificial Intelligence Based on Episode Memory
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Daejeon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608604 B2, initially filed Nov. 23, 2021) developed by three inventors Ye Bin Moon, Daejeon, South Korea; Tae Hyun Oh, Daejeon, South Korea; and Yong Jin Kwon, Daejeon, South Korea, for "Method and apparatus for training artificial intelligence based on episode memory." more
Method and System for Providing Assistance for Cognitively Impaired Users by Utilizing Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- ARIEL INVENTIONS, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12609120 B2, initially filed Feb. 19, 2025) developed by Leigh M. Rothschild, Miami, Florida, for "Method and system for providing assistance for cognitively impaired users by utilizing artificial intelligence." more
Method for Training Autonomous Driving Model, Electronic Device, and Storage Medium
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- SHANGHAI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INNOVATION CENTER, Shanghai, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608948 B2, initially filed Nov. 4, 2024) developed by thirteen inventors Hongyang Li, Shanghai, China; Li Chen, Shanghai, China; Shenyuan Gao, Shanghai, China; Jiazhi Yang, Shanghai, China; Yihang Qiu, Shanghai, China; Chonghao Sima, Shanghai, China; Tianyu Li, Shanghai, China; Jia Zeng, Shanghai, China; Yang Li, Shanghai, China; Huijie Wang, Shanghai, China; more
Method, and Device for Detecting Memory Fault, Medium and Server
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- SUZHOU METABRAIN INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Suzhou, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608259 B2, initially filed June 23, 2025) developed by six inventors Shengxin Li, Suzhou, China; Daotong Li, Suzhou, China; Shuaishuai Jia, Suzhou, China; Yandong Chen, Suzhou, China; Hongrui Han, Suzhou, China; and Shanbin Ai, Suzhou, China, for "Method, and device for detecting memory fault, medium and server." more
Methods for Providing Artificial Intelligence Based Waste Management and Devices Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- JONES LANG LASALLE IP, INC., Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608911 B2, initially filed Oct. 7, 2022) developed by six inventors Jean-Maxime Fangous, CWB, Hong Kong; McKinley Parker, Basking Ridge, New Jersey; Koon Chuen Lo, Happy Valley, Hong Kong; Wei Zhu, KLN, Hong Kong; Chiu Suiwing, KLN, Hong Kong; and Nikhil Thapa, Yuen Long, Hong Kong, for "Methods for providing artificial intelligence based waste management and devices thereof." more
Mid-South AI Research Consortium to Fuel Innovation
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 21 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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Mid-South AI Research Consortium to Fuel Innovation
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Recognizing the unprecedented surge in artificial intelligence infrastructure and investment across the Mid-South, the University of Tennessee Health Sciences, University of Arkansas, the University of Memphis, and University of Mississippi announced Monday the formation of the Mid-South AI Research Consortium.
This collabo more
MSU's premier pitch competition awards Spartan entrepreneurs
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU's premier pitch competition awards Spartan entrepreneurs
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Fifteen student startups took the stage on April 9 for Michigan State University's premier pitch competition, Burgess New Venture Challenge.
These Spartan entrepreneurs pitched their ventures before an audience of more than 400 students, alumni, investors and community leaders, competing for $50,000 in non-dilutive grant funding.
Ho more
Multi-Modal Document Type Classification Systems and Methods
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- BASE64.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608967 B2, initially filed June 29, 2023) developed by Ozan Eren Bilgen, New York, New York, for "Multi-modal document type classification systems and methods." more
Negative Electrode Sheet and Preparation Method Therefor, Secondary Battery, and Electric Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED, Ningde, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12609320 B2, initially filed Sept. 12, 2025) developed by Yuquan Ai, Ningde, China, and Chengfeng Li, Ningde, China, for "Negative electrode sheet and preparation method therefor, secondary battery, and electric device." more
NetChoice: 72% of Americans Want Regulators to Focus on Lowering Prices Ahead of Midterms, NOT Punishing Success
WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Business] (TNSrep) -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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72% of Americans Want Regulators to Focus on Lowering Prices Ahead of Midterms, NOT Punishing Success
Today, NetChoice released a new survey, conducted by Echelon Insights, showing that 72% of Americans want federal regulators to focus on lowering prices ahead of the midterm election more
New cancer research tool predicts patient survival at single-cell resolution
PORTLAND, Oregon, April 21 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news:
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New cancer research tool predicts patient survival at single-cell resolution
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Oregon Health & Science University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind method to predict cancer patient survival using advanced molecular data from individual cells.
Survival analysis is central to clinical oncology. Modern cancer studies can now measure gene activity in single cells from a patient's tu more
New Poll: Colorado Voters Overwhelmingly Support Banning Surveillance-Based Pricing and Wages
WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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New Poll: Colorado Voters Overwhelmingly Support Banning Surveillance-Based Pricing and Wages
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Denver, CO -A new survey of likely Colorado voters conducted by American Economic Liberties Project and Data for Progress finds overwhelming support for banning companies from using personal data and AI-driven systems to set individualized prices or wages.
Seventy-eig more
New York Fed: 'Artificial Intelligence and Monetary Policy: A Framework and Perspective on Cyclical Transmission, Structural Transition, and Financial Stability'
NEW YORK, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following staff report (No. 1192) in April 2026 by Simone Lenzu entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Monetary Policy: A Framework and Perspective on Cyclical Transmission, Structural Transition, and Financial Stability."
Here are excerpts:
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I develop a framework analyzing how artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes monetary policy through three interrelated channels: cyclical transmission, structural transitio more
NEWS: Casar, Gallego Demand Answers From JetBlue About Surveillance Pricing
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Casar, Gallego Demand Answers From JetBlue About Surveillance Pricing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35) and Sen. Ruben Gallego (AZ) sent a letter to JetBlue Airlines requesting information about JetBlue's potential use of customer data and artificial intelligence to set prices for consumers.
On Monday, JetBlue's X account suggested a customer try clearing their "cache and more
NIH-funded research uses AI to accelerate heart disease diagnosis and treatment
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 21 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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NIH-funded research uses AI to accelerate heart disease diagnosis and treatment
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 21, 2026
What if doctors could determine heart health before ever stepping into the operating room? At Kennesaw State University, researchers are using artificial intelligence to do just that, transforming how heart disease is diagnosed and treated.
Led by Assistant Professor of Mechanical E more
Northeastern professor awarded Fulbright for AI health care plan
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 21 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Northeastern professor awarded Fulbright for AI health care plan
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Northeastern faculty member receives Fulbright to advance AI in health care; will spend semester in Canada
As part of the semester abroad, Anand Nair plans to develop and test an AI-enabled remote patient monitoring system.
by Tanner Stening April 21, 2026
It may have only been recently that the concept of supply chains entered i more
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research announces changes to better support UW-Madison's research enterprise
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 21 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research announces changes to better support UW-Madison's research enterprise
Following extensive consultation, OVCR is looking to better align research priorities across campus, support university research and creative expression and offer improved services.
By Natasha Kassulke
After months of listening, learning and analysis, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for more
OVPR Launches Business Development Pilot Program
STORRS, Connecticut, April 21 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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OVPR Launches Business Development Pilot Program
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The U.S. academic research landscape is facing a major shift. Federal funding, historically the primary source of support for university research, is experiencing unprecedented instability, with budget cuts and grant cancellations by funding agencies like the National Institutes for Health and National Science Foundation.
Last year, the Office o more
Pennsylvania Universities and Commonwealth Leaders Launch Keystone AI + Quantum Factory
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Pennsylvania Universities and Commonwealth Leaders Launch Keystone AI + Quantum Factory
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In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Pennsylvania's seven research intensive universities have joined forces with the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (opens in new window) (PSC), the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Team Pennsylvania (opens in new window) to launch the Keystone AI + Quantum Factory, a sta more
Pop Art Meets Pigskin: CMU Alumnus and Artist Burton Morris Brings Iconic Visual Energy to the 2026 NFL Draft
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Pop Art Meets Pigskin: CMU Alumnus and Artist Burton Morris Brings Iconic Visual Energy to the 2026 NFL Draft
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Carnegie Mellon University alumnus and renowned pop artist Burton Morris created bespoke artwork for the NFL draft, April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The NFL commissioned Morris to produce a monumental art installation of 32 individual NFL football helmet wall sculptures to highlight the leag more
Prompt Chaining System for Generative Artificial Intelligence Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Aichi-Ken, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608552 B2, initially filed Oct. 24, 2023) developed by three inventors Matthew Kyung-Soo Hong, Mountain View, California; Yin-Ying Chen, San Jose, California; and Yanxia Zhang, Foster City, California, for "Prompt chaining system for generative artificial intelligence systems." more
Prompt Engineering for Artificial Intelligence Assisted Industrial Automation Device Troubleshooting
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Mayfield Heights, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12607987 B2, initially filed June 28, 2023) developed by ten inventors Michael J. Anthony, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Clark L. Case, Aurora, Ohio; Michael P. D'Amico, East Troy, Wisconsin; Taryl J. Jasper, South Euclid, Ohio; Eryn Amara Danielle Manela, Cleveland Heights, Ohio; David C. Mazur, Mequon, Wisconsin; Jonathan A. Mills, Mayfield Heights, Ohio; Nathaniel S. San more
Real-Time Identification of Fact Hallucinations in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- ANACODE LABS INC, Castro Valley, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608379 B2, initially filed April 28, 2025) developed by Michael Roberts, Los Gatos, California, and Albert Wegener, Castro Valley, California, for "Real-time identification of fact hallucinations in artificial intelligence (AI)." more
Rep. Obernolte, Rep. Jacobs Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prepare American Workers for AI-Driven Economic Change
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Obernolte, Rep. Jacobs Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prepare American Workers for AI-Driven Economic Change
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) today introduced the Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to help the United States prepare for the economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI). The bill i more
Ric Edelman examines the truth about college during fireside chat
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 21 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Ric Edelman examines the truth about college during fireside chat
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Financial advisor, author and Rowan alumnus Ric Edelman returned to campus for a fireside chat on April 16 for students, faculty and staff, examining the real cost, value and future of higher education in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
Moderated by professors Bill Carrigan and Emil Steiner, the conversation centered more
SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 to Convene Leaders in Malaysia to Drive Next Phase of Semiconductor Growth
MILPITAS, California, April 21 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 to Convene Leaders in Malaysia to Drive Next Phase of Semiconductor Growth
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Exposition In Strategic Partnership with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - April 21, 202 more
Sensitivity Assessment for Media Production Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12610106 B2, initially filed June 5, 2024) developed by eight inventors Hitesh Pau, South Pasadena, California; Geoffrey P. Murillo, Valencia, California; Rajiv R. Lund, Los Angeles, California; Anshul Kumar, Los Angeles, California; Tasha T. Mehta, Los Angeles, California; Alejandro Bringas, Santa Clarita, California; Tarundeep Kaur, Mission Hills, California; and Ty Y. Tan more
Sharp & Taktiful Announce Strategic Alliance to Simplify Embellished Production Print
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 21 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Sharp & Taktiful Announce Strategic Alliance to Simplify Embellished Production Print
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Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) has announced that Taktiful Software Solutions has joined the Sharp Partner Program. The Taktiful Reaktor platform will be a key resource in delivering advanced digital embellishment solutions that will complement the Sharp BP more
Solar and Storage Industry Statement on U.S. Court Order Blocking Interior Memo Slowing Permitting of Solar and Storage Projects
WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the statement by Interim President and CEO Darren Van't Hof:
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Solar and Storage Industry Statement on U.S. Court Order Blocking Interior Memo Slowing Permitting of Solar and Storage Projects
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Following is a statement from Darren Van't Hof, interim president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), after a federal court blocked enforcement of the Department of the Interior's memo more
Solid Pesticidal Formulation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED, Chuo-ku, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12604894 B2, initially filed Nov. 30, 2021) developed by Atsushi Oka, Takarazuka, Japan, and Ai Rusu, Takarazuka, Japan, for "Solid pesticidal formulation." more
SOUTHCOM Establishes Autonomous Warfare Command
DORAL, Florida, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release:
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SOUTHCOM Establishes Autonomous Warfare Command
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U.S. Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), has directed the establishment of the SOUTHCOM Autonomous Warfare Command (SAWC) to support the U.S. President's National Security Strategy priorities, U.S. Secretary of War's National Defense Strategy lines of effort, SOUTHCOM imperatives, regi more
Speaker Johnson: House Republicans are Cutting Red Tape, Burdensome Regulations to Reestablish American Energy Dominance
WASHINGTON, April 21 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: House Republicans are Cutting Red Tape, Burdensome Regulations to Reestablish American Energy Dominance
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WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House GOP Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans' legislation this week to continue cutting red tape and dismantling burdensome energy regulations. Speaker Johnson also discussed the p more
Speaker Johnson: House Republicans are Cutting Red Tape, Burdensome Regulations to Reestablish American Energy Dominance
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: House Republicans are Cutting Red Tape, Burdensome Regulations to Reestablish American Energy Dominance
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WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House GOP Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans' legislation this week to continue cutting red tape and dismantling burdensome energy regulations. Speaker Johnson also discussed the path forward to b more
STATEMENT | SAFE Applauds President Trump's Determination to Strengthen U.S. Grid Infrastructure and Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Energy] -- SAFE, an organization that says it unites military and business leaders to develop and advocate for policies that improve America's energy security by curtailing dependence on oil and promoting responsible use of domestic energy resources, posted the following news release:
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STATEMENT | SAFE Applauds President Trump's Determination to Strengthen U.S. Grid Infrastructure and Supply Chains
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Washington, DC -SAFE applauds President Trump's memoran more
Stochasticity Mitigation in Deployed AI Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12607973 B2, initially filed Sept. 19, 2022) developed by four inventors Kingsuk Maitra, Fremont, California; Brendan Lee Bryant, Kirkland, Washington; Chris Allen Premoe, Redmond, Washington; and Kence Anderson, Berkeley, California, for "Stochasticity mitigation in deployed AI agents." more
Study Uses AI to Uncover a Hidden Link Between Legal Troubles and Suicide Risk
LOS ANGELES, California, April 21 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Study Uses AI to Uncover a Hidden Link Between Legal Troubles and Suicide Risk
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When someone dies by suicide, the focus naturally turns to mental health: depression, isolation, a cry for help that went unanswered. But what if the warning signs were hiding somewhere less obvious, like a courtroom, a police report, or a run-in with the law?
That's the ques more
Subcommittee Ranking Member Johnson's Opening Statement at Hearing Highlighting Need to Balance Copyright Protections with Public Access
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Subcommittee Ranking Member Johnson's Opening Statement at Hearing Highlighting Need to Balance Copyright Protections with Public Access
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Washington, D.C. (April 21, 2026)-Today, Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, delivered opening remarks at a hearing focused on strengthening copyright more
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article:
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Symposium Highlights AI-Driven Advances Reshaping Threat Readiness
Scientific and technological advances are changing the front lines for countering chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. David Wunschel, a chemist and Laboratory Fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), recently participated on a panel focused on how emerging te more
Synchronizing Full Link Tracing Information in a Microservices Environment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608297 B2, initially filed March 30, 2023) developed by six inventors Jin Jin Yang, Beijing, China; Chun Li Jia, Beijing, China; Xiao Ling Chen, Beijing, China; Qian Xia Song, Beijing, China; Ai Ping Feng, Beijing, China; and Kui Zhang, Tianjin, China, for "Synchronizing full link tracing information in a microservices environment." more
Systems and Methods for Dynamic Interactive User Control in Live Streaming With Integrated Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- THE RECORDING ACADEMY, Santa Monica, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12610109 B2, initially filed Dec. 1, 2023) developed by Kaitlyn Stockman, Santa Monica, California, and Ray Starck, Santa Monica, California, for "Systems and methods for dynamic interactive user control in live streaming with integrated artificial intelligence." more
Systems and Methods for Processing Electronic Images of Pathology Data and Reviewing the Pathology Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12607843 B2, initially filed April 22, 2024) developed by five inventors Sam Seymour, Portland, Oregon; Todd Parker, San Diego, California; Alican Bozkurt, New York, New York; Christopher Kanan, Pittsford, New York; and Jeremy Daniel Kunz, New York, New York, for "Systems and methods for processing electronic images of pathology data and reviewing the pathology data." more
Systems and Methods for Sanitizing Sensitive Data and Preventing Data Leakage Using on-Demand Artificial Intelligence Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC, McLean, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608503 B2, initially filed Sept. 30, 2022) developed by Giorgio Natili, Fox Island, Washington, and Sudheendra Kumar Kaanugovi, Aldie, Virginia, for "Systems and methods for sanitizing sensitive data and preventing data leakage using on-demand artificial intelligence models." more
TD SYNNEX Expands AI Infrastructure-as-a-Service Portfolio With Dedicated NVIDIA HGX B300 Clusters on Nebius AI Cloud
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 21 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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TD SYNNEX Expands AI Infrastructure-as-a-Service Portfolio With Dedicated NVIDIA HGX B300 Clusters on Nebius AI Cloud
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TD SYNNEX has announced the expansion of its AI infrastructure-as-a-service portfolio with dedicated NVIDIA HGX B300 clusters deployed on Nebius AI Cloud. The offering, delivered through the TD SYNNEX x Nebius AI Cloud, provides partners with reserved more
Telecommunication Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents and Generative AI Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- T-MOBILE USA, INC., Bellevue, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12609905 B1, initially filed Sept. 10, 2024) developed by Zheng Cai, Fairfax, Virginia, and Zheng Fang, McLean, Virginia, for "Telecommunication using artificial intelligence (AI) agents and generative AI models." more
Terrence Sejnowski wins inaugural World Digital Technology Academy Award
LA JOLLA, California, April 21 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release:
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Terrence Sejnowski wins inaugural World Digital Technology Academy Award
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* The World Digital Technology Academy's World Digital and Frontier Technologies Awards were launched in 2025 at the United Nations World Summit for Social Development in Doha
* Sejnowski will share the inaugural Scientific Breakthrough Award with Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton for t more
Thompson Issues Statement Following Passage of WIOA Reauthorization out of the Education and Workforce Committee
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Thompson Issues Statement Following Passage of WIOA Reauthorization out of the Education and Workforce Committee
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 8210, A Stronger Workforce for America Act, which passed out of the Education and Workforce Committee earlier today:
"While I voted in favor of A Strong more
Tool for Designing Artificial Intelligence Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- An inventor from Altadena, California, Christine Meinders has been awarded a patent (No. US 12608519 B2, initially filed April 19, 2021) for "Tool for designing artificial intelligence systems." more
Troy University program gains state, national attention for entrepreneurship workforce model
TROY, Alabama, April 21 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Troy University program gains state, national attention for entrepreneurship workforce model
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Troy University is gaining state and national recognition for a workforce development model that expands traditional ideas of work-based learning to include entrepreneurship.
In the same week, Troy University's Small Business Development Center was invited to present its Start Your Business program at the National Communi more
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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UMass Amherst Ethnography Collective Announces 2026 Fieldwork Fellowship Recipients
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The UMass Amherst Ethnography Collective has named Ashley McGraw and Marco Trigoso as the recipients of its 2026 Fieldwork Fellowships. The awards support students' ethnographic fieldwork and provide critical funding to advance their dissertation research at various stages.
This fellowship was made possibl more
USC Rossier School of Education: FY26 Research Highlights
LOS ANGELES, California, April 21 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news:
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USC Rossier School of Education: FY26 Research Highlights
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Amid a shifting and increasingly constrained funding landscape over the past year, USC Rossier continues to advance impactful research, sustain strong partnerships and contribute meaningfully to education policy and practice. Further details below.
Research Activity Remains Strong Despite Headwind more
Use of CSF-1R Kinase Inhibitor
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- SHANGHAI INSTITUTE OF MATERIA MEDICA, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Shanghai, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12605375 B2, initially filed Feb. 26, 2021) developed by seven inventors Ao Zhang, Shanghai, China; Meiyu Geng, Shanghai, China; Jing Ai, Shanghai, China; Caixia Wang, Shanghai, China; Xia Peng, Shanghai, China; Yang Zhang, Shanghai, China; and Jian Ding, Shanghai, China, for "Use of CSF-1R kinase inhibitor." more
USF honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awards
TAMPA, Florida, April 21 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awards
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by Anna Litinskaya, USF Research
The University of South Florida celebrated the accomplishments of eleven faculty members on Tuesday, April 14th with eight Outstanding Research Achievement Awards and three Excellence in Innovation Awards. Recipients represented a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and te more
Vacancy climbs as Canadian rent growth hits 4-year low
SANTA BARBARA, California, April 21 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release:
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Vacancy climbs as Canadian rent growth hits 4-year low
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New lease rates turn negative nationally as population declines push vacancies above 5%
TORONTO, ON, Apr. 21, 2026 - Yardi (r) has released the Canadian National Multifamily Report, recapping Q1 2026 and highlighting a market t more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- SALESFORCE, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12608545 B2, initially filed Jan. 19, 2024) developed by Charles Hart Isaacs, Annapolis, Maryland, for "Validating generative artificial intelligence output." more
VIDEO: During Senate Hearing, Rosen Presses FTC Chair About Companies Using Consumer Data to Increase Prices
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: During Senate Hearing, Rosen Presses FTC Chair About Companies Using Consumer Data to Increase Prices
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Watch the full video HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) pressed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson and Commissioner Mark Meador on actions they're taking to protect consumers from "surveillance pricing," which is the use of personal consumer data to cr more
Wells Fargo Advisors Ranks Number One in J.D. Power Digital Experience Study
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 21 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Wells Fargo Advisors Ranks Number One in J.D. Power Digital Experience Study
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Wells Fargo Advisors ranks highest in wealth management digital experience satisfaction for advised investors in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Wealth Management Digital Experience Study.
Wells Fargo Advisors earned the top ranking by offering streamlined navigation, visually engaging design and more
What They Are Saying: Water Sector, Industry and Federal Partners Applaud EPA's Newly Launched Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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What They Are Saying: Water Sector, Industry and Federal Partners Applaud EPA's Newly Launched Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0
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WASHINGTON - On April 16, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin launched the Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP) 2.0 Exit EPA's website to harness the power of water reuse for American industry, the artificial intelligence (AI) future, and more
Why the Fed Should Cut Sooner, Rather than Later
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, April 21 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Why the Fed Should Cut Sooner, Rather than Later
Inflation remains sticky, but a pathway to a rate cut is emerging
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Dr. Uric Dufrene, Sanders Chair of Business and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Talent and Workforce Development at IU Southeast, is a frequent speaker and media contributor on local and regional business and economic trends.
Financial markets are currently anticip more
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, April 21 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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Wyndham Marks 20th ECHO Suites Opening, Underscoring Rapid Extended Stay Growth
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* Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opened its 20th all-new construction ECHO Suites(r) Extended Stay hotel in Bozeman, Montana, highlighting rapid nationwide growth since the brand's 2024 launch.
* Hotels open six months or more are, on average, exceeding 70% occupancy based on more
ICYMI: At CSIS, Fischer Outlines Strategic Forces Priorities
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: At CSIS, Fischer Outlines Strategic Forces Priorities
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) joined strategic deterrence experts at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) to discuss consequential issues defining the future of U.S. strategic forces and her priorities as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee's Strategic Forces Subcommittee.
Watch the fu more
NEURA Robotics and AWS Enter Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Physical AI at Scale
SEATTLE, Washington, April 20 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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NEURA Robotics and AWS Enter Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Physical AI at Scale
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METZINGEN, Germany, April 21, 2026 - NEURA Robotics (NEURA) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced a strategic agreement to accelerate Physical AI at scale - bringing cognitive robots that can perceive, reason, and act alongside humans from development into global deployment. The collaboratio more
Research Days 2026 Kicks Off at Kean University, Highlighting Excellence in Research
UNION, New Jersey, April 20 -- Kean University issued the following news release:
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Research Days 2026 Kicks Off at Kean University, Highlighting Excellence in Research
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Kean University launched Research Days 2026 this week featuring student research, collaborative panels and a TEDx series highlighting the depth of research across the University.
The program began on Monday with a keynote address from Youssef A. Kousa '05, '07, M.S., a prenatal and neonatal neurologist at Children's N more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Biometric Technologies & Global Security Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11783) on April 16, 2026, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Biometric Technologies and Global Security
Biometric technologies use unique biological or behavioral attributes - such as DNA, fingerprints, cardiac signatures, voice or gait patterns, and facial or ocular measurements - to authenticate an individual's more
China's 15th Five-Year Plan - S&T & Economic Priorities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13204) on April 16, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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China's 15th Five-Year Plan: S&T and Economic Priorities
On March 12, 2026, the legislature of the People's Republic of China (PRC or China) approved China's 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (FYP) (2025-2030) and the Outline of Long-Term Go more
Election Law and the Supreme Court in 2026 - Pending Cases on Redistricting, Campaign Finance & Mail-In Ballots Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11419) on April 15, 2026, by legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker:
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Election Law and the Supreme Court in 2026: Pending Cases on Redistricting, Campaign Finance and Mail-In Ballots
As the November 2026 congressional elections approach, three cases addressing various aspects of election law are pending at the U.S. Supreme Court. In Louisiana v. Callais, the Court i more
Farm Bill Primer - SNAP & Nutrition Title Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12255) on April 15, 2026.
The white paper is written by nutrition assistance policy specialist Randy Alison Aussenberg and social policy specialists Gene Falk and Kara Clifford Billings.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: SNAP and Nutrition Title Programs
The Nutrition title of the farm bill typically reauthorizes a number of nutrition or domestic food assistance pro more
Great American Outdoors Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12888) on April 14, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Carol Hardy Vincent and Laura B. Comay:
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The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA): Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA)?
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA; P.L. 116-152) established in the U.S. Treasury a new fund - the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoratio more
New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12929) on April 15, 2026, by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman and legislative attorney Alexander H. Pepper:
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New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program: Background, Federal Role, and Selected Legal Issues
Congress has prohibited tolling of federal-aid highways and passed a series of exceptions to the prohibition. One such exception is the Value P more
Recent Developments in Hart-Scott-Rodino Merger Review Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11418) on April 15, 2026, by legislative attorneys Alexander H. Pepper and Jay B. Sykes:
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Recent Developments in Hart-Scott-Rodino Merger Review
The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the HSR Act) requires parties to mergers and acquisitions that exceed certain size thresholds to file a notification with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal more
Recent Regulatory Changes to Bank Capital Requirements Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12680) on April 14, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and financial economics specialist Andrew P. Scott.
Here are excerpts:
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Recent Regulatory Changes to Bank Capital Requirements
Capital requirements are one of the primary ways banks are regulated for safety and soundness. (For background, see CRS Report R47447, Bank Capital Requirements: A Primer an more
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - FY2027 Budget Request Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13203) on April 15, 2026, by natural resources policy analyst Eric P. Nardi.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: FY2027 Budget Request
Introduction
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), an agency within the Department of the Interior (DOI), has a mission to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats. Congress funds F more
Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11831) on April 14, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)
What Is the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)?
According to the Marine Corps,
'The Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) is a planned effort by the Marine Corps to provide a purpose-built family of vehicles, with new more
Artemis - NASA's Program to Return Humans to the Moon Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11643) on April 13, 2026, by science and technology policy analyst Rachel Lindbergh.
Here are excerpts:
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Artemis: NASA's Program to Return Humans to the Moon
Between 1969 and 1972, the Apollo program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) landed 12 American men on the Moon and returned them safely to Earth. Artemis, named for Apollo's twin sister in more
Farm Bill Primer - Conservation Title Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12024) on April 13, 2026, by Megan Stubbs, agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Conservation Title
The conservation title of a farm bill generally contains reauthorizations, amendments, and new programs that encourage farmers and ranchers to voluntarily implement resource-conserving practices on private more
Length of Major Steps in the Supreme Court Appointment Process, 1975-2022 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12679) on April 13, 2026, by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion.
Here are excerpts:
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The Length of Major Steps in the Supreme Court Appointment Process (1975-2022)
This Insight provides historical data and information related to the length of time it has taken to appoint new Justices to the Supreme Court from 1975 to 2022. Specifically, for individual more
Preliminary Data on the IRA Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12422) on April 13, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Preliminary Data on the IRA Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
In August 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released preliminary 2023 data on the residential clean energy credit (RCEC) and the energy efficient home improvement credit (EEHIC). The credits were scheduled more
Preliminary Data on the IRA Residential Clean Energy Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12423) on April 13, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Preliminary Data on the IRA Residential Clean Energy Credit
In August 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released preliminary 2023 data on the residential clean energy credit (RCEC) and the energy efficient home improvement credit (EEHIC). The credits were scheduled to expire more
Speakers of the House - Elections, 1913-2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL30857) on April 13, 2026, entitled "Speakers of the House: Elections, 1913-2025" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Each new House elects a Speaker by roll call vote when it first convenes. Customarily, the conference of each major party nominates a candidate whose name is placed in nomination. A Member normally votes for the more
Types of Committee Hearings Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 98-317) on April 13, 2026, entitled "Types of Committee Hearings" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen:
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Congressional committee hearings may be broadly classified into four types: legislative, oversight, investigative, and confirmation. Hearings may be held on Capitol Hill or elsewhere (e.g., a committee member's district or state, or a site related to the su more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction - Brief Background & Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on April 13, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed wit more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Center for Policy & Animal Welfare Criticizes USDA's Proposed Poultry Line Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Center for Policy and Animal Welfare, Webster, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Food Safety and Inspection Service within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. CPAW challenged FSIS's proposed rule that would increase maximum line speeds in young chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System. The proposal seeks to raise chicken line speeds up to 175 birds per minute and turkey speeds from 55 to 60 per minute, while more
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, opposing the potential implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The medical center cautions that replacing the existing upfront discount mechanism with a rebate system would impose excessive costs and operational burdens that jeopardize patient care and the institution's finan more
Boston Mountain Rural Health Center Opposes HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Operational Challenges
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, a federally qualified health center based in Marshall, Arkansas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing opposition to the agency's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Boston Mountain has participated in the 340B drug pricing program since 2006 and highlighted significant concerns regarding the pilot's proposed rebate mechanism.
The health center outlined the financial impac more
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative Voices Concerns Over CMS Fraud Regulation Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the "Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare" Request for Information. CCHI and allied organizations expressed apprehension that the proposed regulations could impose new administrative burdens and restrictions that might limit access to Medicare, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act coverage for eligible individuals.
CCHI hi more
CommonSpirit Health Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model in Letter to HRSA
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Medical Center of East Texas, part of CommonSpirit Health, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) criticizing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, serving vulnerable populations in East Texas, firmly opposes replacing the longstanding upfront drug discount system with a rebate-based mechanism. The letter argues that the current model effectively supports safety-net more
Community Clinic Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Operational Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Community Clinic, a federally qualified health center based in Springdale, Arkansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration outlining its opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter details the clinic's concerns regarding financial impacts, operational risks, and compliance challenges associated with the rebate model and urges HRSA to reconsider moving forward as currently planned.
Community Cl more
Grace Health Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Grace Health, a community health center (CHC) based in Battle Creek, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter strongly urges HRSA to exempt CHCs from the pilot program, citing substantial operational, financial, and patient care risks posed by the shift from upfront drug discounts to a retrospective rebate model.
The 340B Drug Pricing Progra more
Health Ministries Clinic Urges HRSA to Reject Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Health Ministries Clinic, a Community Health Center (CHC) based in Kansas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) opposing the proposed mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The clinic, supported by the Community Care Network of Kansas, outlined concerns that shifting from an upfront 340B drug discount to a rebate-based system would impose severe financial and administrative burdens on safety-net providers an more
Healthcare Provider Urges HRSA to Preserve 340B Upfront Discount Model
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Plains Regional Medical Center, a Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) serving large numbers of Medicaid-insured, uninsured, and medically complex patients in New Mexico, issued a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter expresses opposition to HRSA's consideration of implementing a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, urging the agency to maintain the current upfront disc more
Mazzoni Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Mazzoni Center submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing serious concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing the interests of Community Health Centers (CHCs), the organization underscored the financial, operational, and patient care risks that the pilot program would pose to CHCs nationwide if implemented.
The 340B program has been critical to allowing CHCs to purchase medicat more
Meritus Medical Center Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Increased Costs and Operational Burdens
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Meritus Medical Center, a private non-profit community health system based in Western Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter addresses HRSA's Request for Information regarding a potential transition from the longstanding upfront discount model to a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program.
Meritus Medical Center strongly opposes the implementation of a r more
Mid-Delta Health Systems Urges HRSA to Halt 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Mid-Delta Health Systems, a federally qualified health center based in Clarendon, Arkansas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing strong concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization detailed the adverse financial and operational impacts this new rebate model would impose on its ability to serve 4,646 patients annually in the Arkansas Delta.
Mid-Delta highlighted that its cu more
Northwest Human Services Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Northwest Human Services, a nonprofit community health organization serving Marion and Polk counties in Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing strong opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warns that the pilot would impose substantial financial and operational risks on Community Health Centers (CHCs) nationwide, threatening the stability of pharmacy operations an more
Oncologist Supports Capivasertib for PTEN-Deficient Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advocating for the consideration of capivasertib in the treatment of patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC), emphasizing the importance of PTEN loss as a biomarker indicating poor prognosis and the need for effective therapies.
The letter highlights clinical experience with PTEN-deficient prostate cancer patients, noting the aggres more
Optimus Health Care Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Optimus Health Care Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving vulnerable patients across three cities, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing strong opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warns that the shift in financial responsibility from drug manufacturers to safety-net providers under this model threatens the viability of Community Health Cen more
Prairie Health Ventures Urges HRSA to Reconsider 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Prairie Health Ventures (PHV), representing 46 rural member hospitals, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, expressing strong concerns about the proposed implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. PHV urges HRSA to cancel the transition from the longstanding upfront discount system to a post-purchase rebate model for the 340B Drug Discount Progr more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law and Justice: President Trump's Probe Investigation Expands to D.C.
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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President Trump's Probe Investigation Expands to D.C.
By Logan Sekulow
The Trump DOJ is forging ahead with a probe into the Deep State conspiracy to impeach President Donald Trump via the Russia hoax.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has confirmed his intentions to investigate whether actors, such as former CIA Director John Brennan, are guilty of conspiracy. Could other Deep State operative more
At Hearing, Sen. Warren Delivers Remarks on Kevin Warsh's Nomination for Fed Chair
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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At Hearing, Warren Delivers Remarks on Kevin Warsh's Nomination for Fed Chair
Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks at the nomination hearing of Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Russia Scents Iran War Opportunity in South Caucasus
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on April 21, 2026, by policy analyst Fuad Shahbazov:
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Russia Scents Iran War Opportunity in South Caucasus
As Azerbaijan and Armenia discuss trade cooperation, Russia is muscling in. Baku should beware of Moscow's charm offensive.
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On April 15, the Foreign Ministries of Azerbaijan and Russia issued a joint statement on the shooting down of Azerbaijani Airlines flight 8243 by Russian air def more
CommBank FX Barometer shows high rate of hedging during global economic uncertainty
SYDNEY, Australia, April 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] (TNSrep) -- The Commonwealth Bank of Australia posted the following news:
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CommBank FX Barometer shows high rate of hedging during global economic uncertainty
Australian corporates are demonstrating high rates of hedging as they seek to manage business and investment risks amid elevated uncertainty, according to the inaugural CommBank FX Barometer.
Drawing on a quarterly survey of around 1,000 Australian-based corporates and more
Council on American-Islamic Relations: Record-Breaking 1,000+ Muslim Delegates Participate in 11th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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Record-Breaking 1,000+ Muslim Delegates Participate in 11th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
The U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), the nation's largest American Muslim civil society umbrella organization, today announced the successful completion of the 11th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, with more than 1,000 Muslim d more
Fuel Spend Falls for Two Consecutive Weeks
SYDNEY, Australia, April 22 (TNSxrep) -- Westpac Banking issued the following news release:
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Fuel spend falls for two consecutive weeks
Westpac DataX has found Australian households have experienced a two week decline in fuel spending for the first time since the Iran war began.
In an analysis of Westpac customer debit and credit transactions across the Group, fuel spend dropped 3.8% last week to $163.4 million/1. This followed a 17.9% drop the week prior/2 to $169.8 million, ending a r more
Gov. Newsom Celebrates California as #1 Farm State on California Agriculture Day, Urges Trump to End Iran War Punishing Farmers
SACRAMENTO, California, April 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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Governor Newsom celebrates California as #1 farm state on California Agriculture Day, urges Trump to end Iran war punishing farmers
What you need to know: California celebrated Agriculture Day at the State Capitol, recognizing the farmers, ranchers, and workers who power the nation's top agricultural economy -- and drive innovation in climate-smart farming, job growt more
House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Pallone Issues Remarks at Health Subcommittee Hearing on FY 2027 HHS Budget
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on April 21, 2026, a Health Subcommittee hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
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Pallone to Kennedy: It Will Take Decades to Repair the Damage You've Done
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Health Subcomm more
IBAHRI Warns the Global Rollback of Women and Girls' Rights Demands Urgent Attention
LONDON, England, April 22 -- The International Bar Association issued the following news release:
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IBAHRI warns the global rollback of women and girls' rights demands urgent attention
The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing and defending the fundamental rights of women and girls around the world as mounting evidence points to a concerning reversal of progress in multiple regions.
The last year has seen a significant more
President Trump Addresses Key Issues Facing the Nation in Exclusive CNBC Interview
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The White House issued the following news on April 21, 2026:
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President Trump Addresses Key Issues Facing the Nation in Exclusive CNBC Interview
This morning, President Donald J. Trump joined CNBC's Squawk Box for an exclusive interview, delivering candid, wide-ranging remarks on some of the most pressing issues facing the country.
Here's what you missed:
* President Trump highlighted America's powerful negotiating position with Iran: "What I think is that we'r more
Ranking Member Waters Denounces Republican Efforts to Weaken Small Business and Anti-Fraud Protections
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters: American Families are Falling Behind--All Because of the Reckless, Selfish, and Just Flat Out Dumb Policies of This Administration
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following opening statement during a full Co more
Sen. Murray Slams RFK Jr. for Endorsing Cuts to Critical Programs Families Rely on to Fund Trump's Wars Abroad
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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Senator Murray Slams RFK Jr. for Endorsing Cuts to Critical Programs Families Rely on to Fund Trump's Wars Abroad
RFK Jr. on Trump budget request to spend money on war instead of child care: "It's not my department."
ICYMI: Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
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Today,--at a Senate Appropriations Labor, Hea more
Subcommittee Chairman Bacon: We're in a New Era of Cyber Warfare
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies and Innovation, issued the following news release:
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Bacon: We're in a New Era of Cyber Warfare
U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), Chairman of the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the Cyber Posture of the Department of Defense.
Chairman Bacon's Statement as Prepared more
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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Economic Fury Targets Iranian Missile and UAV Procurement Networks
Additionally Sanctions Actors Tied to Iran's Mahan Air, Which has Transported Weapons for the Iranian Regime
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Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning 14 individuals, entities, and aircraft based in Iran, Turkiye, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) more
UK and France to lead multinational Strait of Hormuz military planning conference
LONDON, England, April 22 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news:
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UK and France to lead multinational Strait of Hormuz military planning conference
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* UK and France convene military planners to advance multinational mission to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
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* Military planners will turn diplomatic consensus into a detailed military plan for the Strait w more
USDA Issues World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates Report for April 2026
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on April 9, 2026:
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WHEAT: The outlook for 2025/26 U.S. wheat this month is for slightly higher supplies, marginally lower domestic use, unchanged exports, and higher ending stocks. Supplies are raised entirely on higher imports, based on reported Census data through February.
Domestic use is lowered, all on reduced seed use in more
Amid Trump's War in Iran, Cortez Masto Fights for Fair and Transparent Energy Prices
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Amid Trump's War in Iran, Cortez Masto Fights for Fair and Transparent Energy Prices
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to help combat high gas and energy prices in Nevada and across the country. The Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act, which would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate anti-competitive, collus more
Ansari Statement on Unfounded Attacks and Threats Against Family and Staff
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari Statement on Unfounded Attacks and Threats Against Family and Staff
Today, after more than 50 days of Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran, Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement regarding unfounded attacks and threats against her family and staff:
"I fully condemn the hateful rhetoric, lies, cruel and deliberate misinformation, and threats that my family, my more
April's Beige Book Reveals Trump's War in Iran Is Devastating Economy At Home
WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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April's Beige Book Reveals Trump's War in Iran Is Devastating Economy At Home
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First report compiled after Trump started war in Iran shows consumers are on the hook for 'skyrocketing' prices
The Federal Reserve released its April 2026 Beige Book (https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/BeigeBook_20260415.pdf), which provi more
As Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Force Airlines to Cancel Flights, Cantwell Grills Energy Secretary on Trump Cuts to Alternative Aviation Fuels
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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As Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Force Airlines to Cancel Flights, Cantwell Grills Energy Secretary on Trump Cuts to Alternative Aviation Fuels
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Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" cut tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel development nearly in half; Cantwell: "Let's get out of the way of diversifying our fuel source so that we're not so dependent on Middle East oil"; This morning, Alaska more
British Chancellor Reeves Outlines Economic Strategy Amid Middle East Conflict
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves updated the House of Commons regarding the government's economic response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East following meetings with the International Monetary Fund. Speaking in the House of Commons, Reeves emphasized a policy of negotiation and de-escalation while announcing measures to strengthen energy security, including an increase in the Electricity Generator Levy from 45% to 55%.
The chancellor detailed ef more
Chairman Aguilar: Democrats are doing everything in our power to lower the costs that people face.
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:
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Chairman Aguilar: Democrats are doing everything in our power to lower the costs that people face.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling out Trump and Republicans for lying about the economy and failing to fix the affordability crisis that they created. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcr more
Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing on U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing on U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today led a hearing to examine the posture of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea amid growing global instability, including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and i more
CNN Spotlights How Janelle Stelson is Holding Scott Perry Accountable for Unleashing Soaring Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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CNN Spotlights How Janelle Stelson is Holding Scott Perry Accountable for Unleashing Soaring Gas Prices
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New reporting from CNN highlights how Janelle Stelson is holding Congressman Scott Perry accountable for spiking prices at the pump because of his support for spending billions of dollars on a war overseas.
Janelle tells CNN: " We should be spending money at home, not $1 bil more
CNN: High Gas Prices Become a Midterm Warning Sign for Mike Lawler
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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CNN: High Gas Prices Become a Midterm Warning Sign for Mike Lawler
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As gas prices surge to more than $4 per gallon across New York and Diesel in the Hudson Valley reaches nearly $7 a gallon, CNN highlighted vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler's refusal to respond when asked if his constituents should tolerate gas prices above $4.00.
CNN writes : "In a midterm election that will l more
Congressman Cohen Says Iran and Russia have a "Shared Disdain of Freedom"
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Says Iran and Russia have a "Shared Disdain of Freedom"
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Helsinki Commission hearing on "Iran's Support for Russia and Lessons Learned from Ukraine"
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the House Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, questioned experts and said lessons can be learned from the rela more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Open New Investigation Into Hegseth's Role In Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guardrails
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Open New Investigation Into Hegseth's Role In Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guardrails
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Hegseth has made deep cuts to funding, personnel for civilian harm mitigation programs
There have reportedly been more than 1,700 civilian deaths, over 30 strikes on schools and health care facilities during President Trump's illegal war in Iran
Today, U.S. Se more
Governments must seize energy crisis as pivotal moment to end fossil fuels
LONDON, England, April 21 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release:
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Governments must seize energy crisis as pivotal moment to end fossil fuels
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Berlin, Germany - Governments meeting at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, including Turkiye as this year's UN climate talks president, must use the global disruption in fossil fuel supplies from the war on Iran as an accelerator for a just transition away more
Governor Hochul Announces Additional $30 Million Is Now Available to Help Purchase or Lease an Electric Vehicle in New York State
ALBANY, New York, April 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Additional $30 Million Is Now Available to Help Purchase or Lease an Electric Vehicle in New York State
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During Earth Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that an additional $30 million is now available for consumers to use towards the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle (EV) in New York State. This announcement reinforces the State's commitment to impr more
Harnessing Outrage to Rein in the Cruel Weapons of War
NEW YORK, April 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Harnessing Outrage to Rein in the Cruel Weapons of War
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On a brisk spring morning in April 2022, hundreds of Ukrainian civilians crowded in and around a train station in the eastern city of Kramatorsk. They were anxiously waiting for trains to take them to the relative safety of western Ukraine as Russian forces attacked and advanced.
Videos captured the scene: people sipped tea, gathered t more
Honorable Jay Hurst and Lt. Gen. Steven Whitney Hold Press Briefing on the Department's Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Budget
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Jules "Jay" W. Hurst III, acting undersecretary of defense comptroller and CFO, and Lt. Gen. Steven P. Whitney, director for force structure, resources and assessment of the U.S. Department of War Joint Staff, held a press briefing at the Pentagon to detail the fiscal year 2027 defense budget request.
Hurst announced a $1.5 trillion proposal aimed at supercharging the defense industrial base and expanding production of major weapons systems across every warfighting doma more
ICYMI from Bloomberg -- Americans for Prosperity Enters Lobbying Fight to Kill Jones Act
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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ICYMI from Bloomberg -- Americans for Prosperity Enters Lobbying Fight to Kill Jones Act
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ARLINGTON, VA- As policymakers consider next steps following President Trump's temporary suspension of the Jones Act amid Iran War-driven price spikes, AFP is urging Congress to seize this opportunity to permanently repeal the outdated shipping law-lowering costs for American fami more
Institute for Energy Research: U.S. Attacks an Iranian Cargo Ship
WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The U.S. Attacks an Iranian Cargo Ship
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Key Takeaways
1 Oil prices rose after the United States seized an Iranian cargo ship attempting to elude the blockade over the weekend.
2 This was the first altercation of the blockade, which has successfully turned away many ships.
3 DOE Secretary Chris Wright and President Trump have said that oil and gasoline prices could remain el more
Larson Calls for Trump to Recant Threat to Annihilate an "Entire Civilization" and End the War in Iran Ahead of Ceasefire Expiration
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Calls for Trump to Recant Threat to Annihilate an "Entire Civilization" and End the War in Iran Ahead of Ceasefire Expiration
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement urging President Trump to recant his threats to end the entire Iranian civilization and calling for Congress to take action to enforce the War Power Act after the most recen more
Lujan Statement on Voting to Block Arms Sales to Israel
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Statement on Voting to Block Arms Sales to Israel
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for two resolutions, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, blocking arms sales to Israel:
"Equipping the Netanyahu government with hundreds of millions of dollars in additional weapons will only enable the destruction of communities, unde more
Lujan, Cortez Masto Fight for Fair and Transparent Energy Prices Amid Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Cortez Masto Fight for Fair and Transparent Energy Prices Amid Trump's War in Iran
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to help combat high gas and energy prices in New Mexico and across the country. The Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate more
Lujan, Warren, Van Hollen, Colleagues Open New Investigation into Hegseth's Role in Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Warren, Van Hollen, Colleagues Open New Investigation into Hegseth's Role in Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails
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Hegseth has made deep cuts in funding, personnel for civilian harm mitigation programs
More than 1,700 civilian deaths, strikes on more than 30 schools, health care facilities since the start of President Trump's illegal war in Iran
Washington, D. more
McConnell at SAC-D Hearing on FY27 Budget Request for National Guard, Reserve Forces
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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McConnell at SAC-D Hearing on FY27 Budget Request for National Guard, Reserve Forces
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the National Guard and Reserves Forces":
With the FY27 appropr more
Pakistan: Surge in Forced Returns of Afghan Refugees
NEW YORK, April 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Pakistan: Surge in Forced Returns of Afghan Refugees
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(New York) - Pakistani authorities have sharply escalated abusive raids, arbitrary detentions, and forced returns of Afghan refugees following renewed border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch said today. Police operations have left thousands of already vulnerable Afghan refugees, including children, facing seriou more
Reed Grills Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh Over Whether He'll Cave to Trump's Demands to Lower Interest Rates
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Grills Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh Over Whether He'll Cave to Trump's Demands to Lower Interest Rates
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WASHINGTON, DC - For over a century, the Federal Reserve has served as an independent central bank that can set interest rates without interference from Congress or the White House. But now, President Trump is sending clear signals that he wants his Fed nominees to advance his chaotic agenda f more
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Champions Effort To End Insider Trading By Federal Employees Using Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Champions Effort To End Insider Trading By Federal Employees Using Prediction Markets
U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) reaffirmed his commitment to rooting out Washington corruption by banning public officials from insider trading on prediction markets. Rep. Vasquez led a letter pressuring the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Office of Government Et more
Saudi Arabia: Surge in Executions Over a Decade
NEW YORK, April 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Saudi Arabia: Surge in Executions Over a Decade
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(Beirut)- Saudi Arabia 's execution of more than 2,000 people over the last decade in many cases violates Saudi and international law and belies the government's claims of reform, 36 groups including Human Rights Watch said today. The following is their statement:
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia Surpasses 2,000 Executions Under King Salman
As of more
Secretary Wright to Senator Murkowski: AKLNG is "Number One" Energy Infrastructure Priority
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Secretary Wright to Senator Murkowski: AKLNG is "Number One" Energy Infrastructure Priority
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Washington, DC- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today engaged with the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, on a number of Alaska's energy priorities during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing on the Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request.
Murkowski and Wright discussed t more
Speaker Johnson: House Republicans are Cutting Red Tape, Burdensome Regulations to Reestablish American Energy Dominance
WASHINGTON, April 21 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: House Republicans are Cutting Red Tape, Burdensome Regulations to Reestablish American Energy Dominance
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WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House GOP Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans' legislation this week to continue cutting red tape and dismantling burdensome energy regulations. Speaker Johnson also discussed the p more
Speaker Johnson: House Republicans are Cutting Red Tape, Burdensome Regulations to Reestablish American Energy Dominance
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: House Republicans are Cutting Red Tape, Burdensome Regulations to Reestablish American Energy Dominance
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WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House GOP Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans' legislation this week to continue cutting red tape and dismantling burdensome energy regulations. Speaker Johnson also discussed the path forward to b more
Systems and Methods for Realizing High-Speed Low-Power Wireline Transceivers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 21 -- SHARIF UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, Tehran, Iran has been assigned a patent (No. US 12609705 B2, initially filed March 10, 2024) developed by Fatemeh Akbar, Tehran, Iran, for "Systems and methods for realizing high-speed low-power wireline transceivers." more
Warnock Presses Trump Fed Nominee on State of Economy for Ordinary Georgians
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Presses Trump Fed Nominee on State of Economy for Ordinary Georgians
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Senator Reverend Warnock questioned Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to serve as Chair of the Federal Reserve Board, on the state of the economy for the average Georgia worker
In December 2025, President Trump graded his economy an 'A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus' despite the fact that the price of many g more
Whatley's Windfalls: Michael Whatley Keeps Pushing for Policies That Enrich Himself & Hurt North Carolinians
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 21 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Whatley's Windfalls: Michael Whatley Keeps Pushing for Policies That Enrich Himself & Hurt North Carolinians
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DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley has repeatedly been exposed for pushing policies that send his personal stocks soaring while hurting North Carolina families:
1\. Whatley actively pushed for a bill that gave "a windfall to pharmaceutical companies," benefiting h more
Durbin Speaks On Latest Kash Patel Revelations, Urges Replacement
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Speaks On Latest Kash Patel Revelations, Urges Replacement
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April 20, 2026
Durbin: "Director Patel's behavior has been even more erratic and irresponsible than previously reported... Patel should be replaced immediately."
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called for Federa more
Reed Leads Successful, Bipartisan Push to Get Trump Admin. to Release Remaining LIHEAP Funds
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Leads Successful, Bipartisan Push to Get Trump Admin. to Release Remaining LIHEAP Funds
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WASHINGTON, DC - As working families across the country face sticker shock from their eye-popping gas and utility bills, the Trump Administration is finally heeding the call of a bipartisan group of lawmakers to release the approximately $400 million in remaining Low Income Home Energy Assistance Progra more
