CISA and Partners Unveil Updated Software Bill of Materials Resource That Improves Transparency, Security and Risk-Informed Decision Making
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued the following news release:
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CISA and Partners Unveil Updated Software Bill of Materials Resource That Improves Transparency, Security and Risk-Informed Decision Making
Guide provides minimum elements for documenting and sharing software components
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), together with other U.S. government agencies and internati more
CISA Guide Helps Federal Agencies Securely and Effectively Use Open Source Software
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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CISA Guide Helps Federal Agencies Securely and Effectively Use Open Source Software
Tailored Guidance to Use and Understand OSS Solutions, Contribute to and Produce Projects, and Evaluate AI Models
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Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published Open Source Software: Security Principles and P more
Columbia University Issues Q&A Involving Marine Geophysicist Ferrini on Mapping the Ocean Floor
NEW YORK, July 31 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following Q&A on July 30, 2026, involving senior research scientist Vicki Ferrini:
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From Marie Tharp to Seabed 2030: Marine Geophysicist Vicki Ferrini on Mapping the Ocean Floor
In honor of Tharp's birthday, Ferrini discusses the geologist's pioneering work and how it paved the way for her own collaborative efforts to map the ocean floor.
By Adrienne Day
When Vicki Ferrini was recently named the Marie more
Columbia University Zuckerman Institute: Mental Maps Linked to Density of Brain Connections in Mice
NEW YORK, July 31 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following news:
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Mental Maps Linked to Density of Brain Connections in Mice
Using virtual worlds, researchers explored how the brain's memory center maps new places and recalls familiar spots.
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How do we create mental maps of the world? By having mice explore mazes in virtual reality, scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute have now shed light on how the brain recognizes familiar and novel environmen more
Consumer Reports: More Than 3,700 North Carolina Consumers Speak Out Against Excessive Electricity Rate Hikes
YONKERS, New York, July 31 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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More than 3,700 North Carolina consumers speak out against excessive electricity rate hikes
Consumer Reports calls on the NCUC to curb excessive rate increases from Duke Energy and protect ratepayers during the AI data center boom
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Raleigh, NC - Consumer Reports today submitted more than 3,700 petition signatures from members living in North Carolina asking the North Carolina Utilities more
Cotality: 10 Things to Know About the Property Market - July 2026
IRVINE, California, July 31 -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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10 things to know about the property market: July 2026
Cotality, a leading property information, analytics, and data-driven solutions provider, has released its latest market update.
For the first time in four years, home sales increased during the spring season. Despite elevated mortgage rates, tight inventory, and affordability challenges, buyers returned to the market. This renewal of in more
EdgeConneX Receives the Global AI High-Density Infrastructure Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in AI-Optimized Data Center Infrastructure
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 31 -- 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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EdgeConneX Receives the Global AI High-Density Infrastructure Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in AI-Optimized Data Center Infrastructure
Recognized for advancing AI-ready, high-performance computing infrastructure through scalable data center innovation, operational excell more
Energy Department Announces Partnership to Expand Reliable, Affordable Energy Access and Power America's AI Future in Western Kentucky
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Energy Department Announces Partnership to Expand Reliable, Affordable Energy Access and Power America's AI Future in Western Kentucky
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a landmark partnership with Brookfield, NextEra Energy, Big Rivers Electric Power Corporation, Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative, and Paducah Power System to redevelop more
FCC: What They Are Saying - Stakeholders Applaud the FCC for Adding Foreign-Produced Power Inverters and Robots to Covered List
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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What They Are Saying: Stakeholders Applaud the FCC for Adding Foreign-Produced Power Inverters and Robots to Covered List
FCC Action Follows Determinations by Executive Branch Agencies That These Devices Threaten National Security
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On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include two new categories of devices--"advanced robotic devices" more
From the South Pole to Startup Life: How Case Western Reserve Alum is Using AI to Improve Wireless Networks
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 31 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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From the South Pole to startup life: How a CWRU alum is using AI to improve wireless networks
A conversation with James "JT" Sayre (CWR '03; GRS '14, physics), co-founder and chief technology officer of eino
Story by: Katie Critchett
A wireless network can be running smoothly today and strained tomorrow.
As demand shifts, telecommunications companies must decide where more capacity will be needed, more
Gartner Predicts Most Privacy Incidents Will Stem From AI-Generated Inferences by 2029
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 31 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts Most Privacy Incidents Will Stem from AI-Generated Inferences by 2029
AI Privacy Risks Push CISOs Beyond Traditional Data Protection to Include Inference Governance
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By 2029, most privacy incidents will result not from the direct exposure of personally identifiable information (PII), but from AI-generated inferences about ind more
Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Fund Announces First Investments
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- The Michigan State University Research Foundation issued the following news release:
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Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Fund Announces First Investments
LightHearted AI and M3D are the first companies to receive investment from the healthcare-focused venture fund backed by Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University, and the MSU Research Foundation.
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Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences has announced the first investments from the more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: In the Long-haul, All Roads Lead to Fuel Efficiency
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, July 31 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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In the long-haul, all roads lead to fuel efficiency
How the freight transport sector can drive energy security gains
Key Takeaways:
* Enhanced fuel efficiency could partially shield Australia's freight sector, and the broader economy, from future diesel pain.
* Short-term, industry-wide behaviour, process and technology improvements could reduce road frei more
Leonardo DRS Announces Financial Results for 2nd Quarter 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 31 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Leonardo DRS Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 2026
* Revenue: $913 million, up 10% year-over-year
* Net Earnings: $86 million, up 59% year-over-year
* Adjusted EBITDA: $128 million, up 33% year-over-year
* Diluted EPS: $0.32, up 60% year-over-year
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Methodist University Launches New Professions-Focused Programs
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, July 31 -- Methodist University issued the following news:
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MU Launches New Professions-Focused Programs
Methodist University is once again preparing students for emerging opportunities in health sciences and technology-driven fields by introducing new programs that include:
* Majors in Public Health, Health Science, and Cybersecurity
* Concentration in Applied Artificial Intelligence (Computer Information Technology)
* Minors in AI Literacy, Influencer & more
Oracle to Make Gemini Models Available to Thousands of Enterprise Applications Customers
REDWOOD SHORES, California, July 31 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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Oracle to Make Gemini Models Available to Thousands of Enterprise Applications Customers
Integrations can help Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications and Oracle NetSuite customers automate processes, accelerate decisions, and securely execute mission-critical work
Gemini models, including 3.1 Flash-Lite and 3.5 Flash, enable Oracle customers to deploy Agentic appli more
Pega to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 31 -- Pegasystems, a software company empowering digital transformation, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Pega to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
WALTHAM, Mass. - Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the enterprise AI software company for mission-critical work, today announced that Alan Trefler, founder and CEO; Ken Stillwell, COO and CFO; and Don Schuerman, CTO, will be presenting at the following upcoming investor conferences:
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SAN DIEGO, California, July 31 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Qualcomm Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Revenues: $9.9 billion
GAAP EPS: $1.87, Non-GAAP EPS: $2.21
* Combined QCT Automotive and IoT Revenues Grew 28% Year-Over-Year
* QCT Automotive Revenues: 23 Consecutive Quarters of Double-Digit Year-Over-Year Growth
* Completed Acquisition of Modular In more
Rep. Gottheimer Hosts Lyme Disease Roundtable
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Gottheimer Hosts Lyme Disease Roundtable
HAWORTH, NJ -- Today, July 30, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a Lyme disease roundtable at the Haworth Library, sitting down with local officials, medical experts, and advocates to confront the growing threat of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses facing families across New Jersey.
"There is nothing partisan about more
Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to U.S. Patent Director Squires
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John A. Squires:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 20, 2026
The Honorable John A. Squires
Director
United States Patent and Trademark Office
P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313
Dear Director Squires:
I was pleased to read that you have abandoned your still baffling and legally dubious efforts more
Rep. Schakowsky, Sen. Warren Issue Letter to U.S. Trade Representative Greer
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer:
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July 22, 2026
The Honorable Jamieson Greer
United States Trade Representative
Executive Office of the President
600 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20508
Dear Ambassador Greer:
We write with concerns that Big Tech lobbyists are attempting to use the United States-Mexic more
Senator Blunt Rochester Highlights How AI Will Impact Digital Divides
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Highlights How AI Will Impact Digital Divides
"This is the cost of doing business. This is the cost of our healthcare. This is the cost of even connecting to our neighbors."
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U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, today partic more
Senator Blunt Rochester Questions Experts on How to Protect American Workers in the New AI Economy
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Questions Experts on How to Protect American Workers in the New AI Economy
"I'm a person who is generally a very hopeful person, and the conversations around AI a lot today are very fear based."
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U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today participated in a subcommitt more
Sylvera Launches Open Carbon Data Project to Unlock Investment in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, Supported by The Rockefeller Foundation and Meta
NEW YORK, July 31 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Sylvera Launches Open Carbon Data Project to Unlock Investment in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, Supported by The Rockefeller Foundation and Meta
With a combined $900k in funding from The Rockefeller Foundation and Meta, Sylvera partners with the State University of Santa Cruz, World Resources Institute, and Symbiosis Coalition, to create the world's first open-access, benchmark-grade for more
Syracuse University: Professors Awarded NSF Grant to Advance AI, Financial Literacy in Schools
SYRACUSE, New York, July 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Professors Awarded NSF Grant to Advance AI, Financial Literacy in Schools
The $50,000 planning grant will fund a game-based platform teaching third and fourth graders to evaluate AI advice while practicing budgeting.
Martin Walls
Moon-Heum Cho and Alexander Corbitt, professors in the University's School of Education, have been awarded a $50,000 planning grant from the National Science Foundation's FINDERS Fo more
Tippie College of Business: Iowa MBA Ranked Among Top 5 of Online MBA Programs
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 31 -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news:
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Iowa MBA ranked among top 5 of online MBA programs
The Princeton Review has ranked the Tippie College of Business' Iowa MBA among the nation's best online programs, placing it 5th overall and 4th among public universities.
The program moved up from 6th place in last year's rankings.
The test preparation and tutoring organization ranking was determined by analyzing data from surve more
University of Nebraska: Husker Team Earns Elite NSF Award to Drive Next Generation of Materials Research
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 31 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Husker team earns elite NSF award to drive next generation of materials research
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will establish a Materials Research Science and Engineering Center after earning a highly competitive six-year, $18 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
Nebraska is one of six institutions to receive funding this year through NSF's MRSEC program, which has helped put the U.S more
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance
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* Raises full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance to $6.25 to $6.55 per share
* Supports affordability with up to $16 billion in expected cost offsets from load growth and $1.4 billion in expected customer savings from federal loan guarantees and grants
* Expands new load additions to 69 gigawatts more
AI and the Future of Financial Advice: New Research Explores Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
WINDSOR, Connecticut, July 30 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release:
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AI and the Future of Financial Advice: New Research Explores Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
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New research from the LIMRA Retirement Income Institute highlights the opportunities, challenges, and evolving role of advisors in an AI-powered financial services landscape
WINDSOR, Conn., July 30, 2026 -As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries worldwide, a new white more
American College of Surgeons and Arcadia Collaborate to Improve Surgical Patient Outcomes
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on July 29, 2026 with Arcadia:
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American College of Surgeons and Arcadia Collaborate to Improve Surgical Patient Outcomes
Collaboration will support the ACS' multi-year effort to modernize how surgical quality data are collected, connected, and used to improve quality patient care
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CHICAGO and BOSTON -- The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and Arcadia (arcadia.io) today announced a new c more
Before You Hit Submit: Five Tips for a Better College Application
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, July 30 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Before You Hit Submit: Five Tips for a Better College Application
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For many students, applying to college marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. It is also a process that can feel overwhelming, with deadlines to meet and important decisions to make along the way. As Flagler College opens its application for the Fall 2027 semester on August 1, now is the perfect time for prospective students to start more
Brad Reimer recognized with 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Brad Reimer recognized with 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award
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"Technology is now central to how rural health systems expand access, improve outcomes and reimagine care delivery," Reimer said. "At Sanford Health, our work is focused on using digital innovation, data and artificial intelligence responsibly to bring care closer to patients, support clinicians and close gaps that are more
Cameron University student designs logo for academic festival on artificial intelligence
LAWTON, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
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Cameron University student designs logo for academic festival on artificial intelligence
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Ashley Slatten, an elementary education major from Devol and a senior at Cameron University, can add the notation "award-winning graphic designer" to her resume after her logo was selected to promote "Being Human in the Age of A.I.," CU's upcoming academic festival.
It's the first time in the 35-year history of Ca more
Catalyst NEA 2026 to Explore AI, Cybersecurity Research Partnerships, Workforce Development and Rural Health
JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 30 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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Catalyst NEA 2026 to Explore AI, Cybersecurity Research Partnerships, Workforce Development and Rural Health
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JONESBORO -Arkansas State University has announced the panel topics for Catalyst NEA: Economic Development and Leadership Forum, returning Thursday, Nov. 5, to the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 forum are now available more
Conduent Wins UnitedHealthcare and Optum 2026 Global Innovation Challenge for its Personalized Agentic AI Navigator
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Conduent Wins UnitedHealthcare and Optum 2026 Global Innovation Challenge for its Personalized Agentic AI Navigator
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J., July 30, 2026 -Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced it was selected as the winner of UnitedHealthca more
Congratulations to the 2027-27 CNM Faculty Fellows
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 30 -- The Central New Mexico Community College posted the following news:
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Congratulations to the 2027-27 CNM Faculty Fellows
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Cornyn: The University of Texas at Dallas to Receive $2M to Bolster Cybersecurity & AI Training
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn: The University of Texas at Dallas to Receive $2M to Bolster Cybersecurity & AI Training
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced that The University of Texas at Dallas was awarded a federal grant of $1,999,998 to bolster artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity workforce development so professionals are equipped to protect critical infrastructure as instances of cyberattacks more
Cotton to Lutnick: Combat Communist China's AI Diffusion Strategy
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton to Lutnick: Combat Communist China's AI Diffusion Strategy
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Contact: Tatum Wallace or Hannah McCarthy
July 30, 2026
WASHINGTON -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick encouraging a proactive, coordinated, multipronged approach to combat Communist China's AI diffusion strategy and ensure lasting U.S. AI dominance, both domestically and globally. T more
Customers Rank Verint No. 1 in 10 TrustRadius Categories
MELVILLE, New York, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Customers Rank Verint No. 1 in 10 TrustRadius Categories
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MELVILLE, N.Y., July 30, 2026 - The most credible endorsement in enterprise software comes from customers who use it daily. And Verint(r)'s customers are definitive: its solutions ranked No. 1 in more
Doctoral student in CSSE awarded trip to premier international conference
AUBURN, Alabama, July 30 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Doctoral student in CSSE awarded trip to premier international conference
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Maria Victoria Liendro is applying computer science to help design better proteins, leveraging evolutionary algorithms to solve biological challenges.
Through simulations that mimic natural evolution, the first-year doctoral student in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) computationall more
DXC Announces Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Its AI-Centric Future
ASHBURN, Virginia, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, posted the following news release:
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DXC Announces Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Its AI-Centric Future
Paul Taylor named President of DXC; Dan Gray to lead Global Infrastructure Services
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DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced a series of leadership appointments effective immediately that positi more
Engineering a fulfilling career: Professor Jorge Contreras researches IP and AI law
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 30 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news:
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Engineering a fulfilling career: Professor Jorge Contreras researches IP and AI law
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After two years as an electrical engineering major at Rice University in Houston, Texas, Professor Jorge Contreras landed a summer job at AT&T Bell Laboratories, one of the major private U.S. engineering research laboratories. However, instead of working in an engineering lab, Contreras was a more
Enhanced Geothermal Systems Commercialization Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13278) on July 28, 2026, by energy policy analyst Morgan Smith:
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Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Commercialization
Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) use directional drilling and hydraulic stimulation technologies to add porosity and fluid circulation to locations of naturally occurring underground heat to create conditions necessary for geothermal energy production. Rela more
Fischer Leads Hearing on AI in Communications Networks
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Fischer Leads Hearing on AI in Communications Networks
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, convened a hearing examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming communications networks and how the technology can enhance services across the country.
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Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Earns Green Key Certification for Third Consecutive Year, Reinforcing Its Position as a Leader in Sustainable Luxury Hospitality
TORONTO, Ontario, July 30 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Earns Green Key Certification for Third Consecutive Year, Reinforcing Its Position as a Leader in Sustainable Luxury Hospitality
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Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon has been awarded the Green Key certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) for the third consecutive year, coordinated in Portugal by Associacao Bandeira Azu more
From Robotron to $2.3 Billion: How William Wang Is Paying It Forward at USC Viterbi
LOS ANGELES, California, July 30 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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From Robotron to $2.3 Billion: How William Wang Is Paying It Forward at USC Viterbi
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William Wang spent much of his time at USC destroying robots.
In the mid 1980s, in a now vanished arcade under the old USC Commons, Wang, a young electrical engineering student from Taiwan, fed quarters into a game called Robotron, staying for hours at a stretch, running more
Gillibrand Holds Virtual Press Conference On Her Fight Against AI Scams, Presses AI Companies On How They Are Protecting Seniors
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Holds Virtual Press Conference On Her Fight Against AI Scams, Presses AI Companies On How They Are Protecting Seniors
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, held a virtual press conference to sound the alarm about artificial intelligence (AI) scams targeting seniors.
Gillibrand discussed her letter with Senator Mark Kelly ( more
Grassley Celebrates National Whistleblower Appreciation Day
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley Celebrates National Whistleblower Appreciation Day
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WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus, issued remarks praising whistleblowers as America's greatest fighters against fraud and waste. Grassley also introduced a resolution marking July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day." On this day 248 ye more
Great Lakes Crystal Technologies: Advancing diamond tech for next-gen electronics
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Great Lakes Crystal Technologies: Advancing diamond tech for next-gen electronics
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For decades, silicon has been the foundation of modern electronics because it is abundant, relatively affordable and well suited to the precise control of electrical current that makes computer chips possible. But today's most advanced systems, from AI hardware to high-power and quantum technologies, are pushing sili more
Harvard Business School announces 2026-2027 Blavatnik Fellows
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 30 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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Harvard Business School announces 2026-2027 Blavatnik Fellows
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Harvard Business School (HBS) has named its 2026-27 Blavatnik Fellows and the program's thirteenth cohort.
Launched in 2013, the Blavatnik Fellowship in Life Science Entrepreneurship is part of a gift to Harvard University from the Blavatnik Family Foundation. The fellowship offers HBS alumni and Harvard-affiliated postdoctoral researchers more
IBM and Algorithmiq Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Establishing a Framework for Trusted Quantum Computation Beyond Classical Verification
ARMONK, New York, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM and Algorithmiq Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Establishing a Framework for Trusted Quantum Computation Beyond Classical Verification
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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and MILAN - July 30, 2026 -Today, Algorithmiq and IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a major milestone in the development of quantum computing: a joint demonstration of quantum advantage with the simulation of a heterogeneous quantum more
IBM and Qedma Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Modeling Physics Beyond Classical Capabilities Through Trusted Quantum Computation
ARMONK, New York, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM and Qedma Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Modeling Physics Beyond Classical Capabilities Through Trusted Quantum Computation
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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and TEL AVIV, Israel, July 30, 2026 - Qedma Quantum Computing, a pioneer in quantum error reduction software and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a breakthrough study demonstrating how trusted, error-mitigated quantum computation is po more
IBM and The University of Chicago Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Establishing Trusted Quantum Computation on Logical Circuits
ARMONK, New York, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM and The University of Chicago Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Establishing Trusted Quantum Computation on Logical Circuits
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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and CHICAGO - July 30, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) and researchers from the University of Chicago today announced a demonstration in quantum computing that achieves the fundamental criteria for quantum advantage: performing computations beyo more
KU to host THATCamp 2026, a day of hands-on digital humanities collaboration
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU to host THATCamp 2026, a day of hands-on digital humanities collaboration
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LAWRENCE -The Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities (IDRH) at the University of Kansas will host THATCamp 2026 on Aug. 28 at the Hall Center for the Humanities. The free event, open to all KU faculty, staff, students and community members, encourages exploration at the intersection of technology and humanities.
Unli more
Learn more about conservation, regenerative farming at NMSU field day in Clovis
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 30 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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Learn more about conservation, regenerative farming at NMSU field day in Clovis
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PHOTO CAPTION: New Mexico State University President Valerio Ferme speaks with NMSU peanut breeder Naveen Puppala during a visit to the NMSU Agricultural Science Center in Clovis last year. Community members are invited to learn more about research involving conservation and regenerative farming practices at more
Mayo Clinic Platform and Einstein Hospital Israelita advance global AI health innovation with secure data collaboration
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, July 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic Platform and Einstein Hospital Israelita advance global AI health innovation with secure data collaboration
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SAO PAULO and ROCHESTER, Minn. -Mayo Clinic and Einstein Hospital Israelita today announced a milestone in their collaboration to advance responsible artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled healthcare innovation. Einstein's de-identified clinical data is now avai more
Mechatronics engineering student uses AI-powered system to keep waterways clean
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 30 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Mechatronics engineering student uses AI-powered system to keep waterways clean
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It is estimated that up to 23 million metric tons of plastic enter waterways each year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. While harmful materials continue to plague governments around the world, a Kennesaw State University student is developing an artificial intelli more
Media Tip Sheet: Microsoft Launches First Cybersecurity Model
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Microsoft Launches First Cybersecurity Model
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WASHINGTON (July 30, 2026) - Microsoft launched its first cybersecurity model, MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, built to identify vulnerabilities in complex codebases. The company claims the MAI-Cyber-1-Flash is significantly more powerful, and more cost-effective, than competitor models such as Anthropic, Google and OpenAI.
In addition, Microsoft launched t more
NCPA Announces Keynote Speakers for Annual Convention
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release:
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NCPA Announces Keynote Speakers for Annual Convention
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 30, 2026) - The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for its 2026 Annual Convention, set for Oct. 3-6 in Kansas City, Mo. NCPA's Annual Convention is the premier national business show for independent pharmacists and th more
New KU School of Business microcredential helps professionals build in-demand sales skills
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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New KU School of Business microcredential helps professionals build in-demand sales skills
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LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Business will launch an online Professional Selling Microcredential in September, offering working professionals a fast, flexible pathway to build in-demand sales skills.
A microcredential is a short, skills-focused credential designed to help learners gain expertise an more
NSC Announces Participants for Safety Innovation Challenge Addressing Hazardous Energy Risks
ITASCA, Illinois, July 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news:
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NSC Announces Participants for Safety Innovation Challenge Addressing Hazardous Energy Risks
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council announced the 10 solution providers selected to participate in the Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge, taking place during the NSC Safety Congress & Expo Sept. 14-16 in Indianapolis. Launched by the NSC Work to Zero initiative, in more
NSF CAREER Award supports research in multi-robot systems for precision agriculture
RENO, Nevada, July 30 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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NSF CAREER Award supports research in multi-robot systems for precision agriculture
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Growing crops in Nevada and other arid climates can be challenging, but smarter robotic systems could help farmers gain ground.
A new research project at the University of Nevada, Reno aims to help farmers meet those challenges with drones and ground robots that work together to monitor crops and apply treatments. Assistant more
NSF Funds Major Center at UC San Diego to Make New Quantum Materials
LA JOLLA, California, July 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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NSF Funds Major Center at UC San Diego to Make New Quantum Materials
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Key Takeaways
* The new center links fundamental and applied materials science research with education and workforce development
* The center's focus on quantum materials could benefit low-power computing, data encryption, secure communications, medical diagnostics, sensors, stealth materials and high-perfo more
Pallone Demands Answers From SpaceXAI About Its Data Center Threats to Tennessee & Mississippi Communities
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Pallone Demands Answers from SpaceXAI About Its Data Center Threats to Tennessee & Mississippi Communities
Letter Comes After Woefully Inadequate Briefing from SpaceXAI Staff Last Month & Includes Request to Schedule Visit to Colossus Data Center Sites
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Top Energy and Commerce Committee Democrat Frank Pallone, Jr. more
Radiology Pioneer Still Teaching at 90
STORRS, Connecticut, July 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Radiology Pioneer Still Teaching at 90
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Dr. Harold Moskowitz is 90, losing his vision, and no longer drawing a salary, but, motivated by a "love of teaching," he still shows up to UConn Health a couple times a week to mentor trainees.
A professor emeritus since his retirement in 2016, Moskowitz primarily gives lectures for students and first-year radiology residents. His time at the UConn School more
Ranking Member Lujan Leads Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee Hearing on Artificial Intelligence in Communications Networks
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Lujan Leads Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee Hearing on Artificial Intelligence in Communications Networks
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, helped lead a subcommittee hearing titled "Intelligent Networks: Powering Artificial Intelligence and Tran more
Report From Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development: OECD Economic Surveys - Malaysia 2026
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- OECD Economic Surveys: Malaysia 2026 - A report from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - July 2026 (133 pages)
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Contents
Foreword ... 3
Basic statistics of Malaysia, 2025 ... 7
Executive summary ... 8
1 Macroeconomic resilience and policies ... 17
1.1. Growth held up in the face of shocks but has begun to slow ... 18
1.2. Inflation came down from its 2022 peak ... 23
1.3. Growth is projected to remain solid ... 24
1.4. The mone more
Report From Springer Nature: State of AI Use Among Researchers
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- AI FOR SCIENCE: Part I : The State of AI Use Among Researchers - A report from Springer Nature - July 2026 (17 pages)
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Contents
Executive Summary ... 2
Key Findings ... 3
The Landscape: AI Adoption and Penetration ... 4
In Practice: AI Tools in the Research Workflow ... 8
Who Pays: Funding for AI Tools ... 12
Heavy AI Users for Content Discovery ... 15
AI Satisfaction for Content Discovery ... 18
The Horizon: Hopes & Concerns for AI in Research ... more
Senator Marshall Introduces Bill to Modernize Workforce Data
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Introduces Bill to Modernize Workforce Data
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Washington - U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware), both members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, introduced the bipartisan Reimagining Education and Skills through Unified Longitudinal Talent Systems (RESULTS) Act. This bill modernizes and improves the State more
Student projects take center stage at summer research symposium
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 30 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news:
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Student projects take center stage at summer research symposium
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SERI Director Saundra Johnson Austin announces the establishment of the Bijoli Ashok Chatterjee and Barin Mukherjeee Memorial Research Award at the OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium on the USF-St. Petersburg campus.
by Ann Comer-Woods, USF Research
The 2026 OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Resear more
U.S. Marine Corps Ground Combat Element 2040 Initiative Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13276) on July 28, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andorra Bruno.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Marine Corps Ground Combat Element (GCE) 2040 Initiative
Introduction
In March 2020, the U.S. Marine Corps announced a major force design initiative it referred to as "Force Design 2030," now known as "Force Design." As part of this 10-year initiative, the Marines planne more
UC San Diego's FY26 Awards Reflect Larger Grants in a More Competitive Landscape
LA JOLLA, California, July 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego's FY26 Awards Reflect Larger Grants in a More Competitive Landscape
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University of California San Diego's fiscal year 2026 awards totaled nearly $1.8 billion, including grants from federal, state, industry, non-profits and philanthropic research gifts. Though the tally represents one of the university's highest sponsored research totals to date, it reflects both momen more
UF researchers join new NSF-funded AI institute to transform rehabilitation and health care
GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 30 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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UF researchers join new NSF-funded AI institute to transform rehabilitation and health care
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Researchers from the University of Florida are playing a key role in a new national effort to advance rehabilitation and health care through artificial intelligence.
The National Science Foundation has awarded $21.5 million over five years to establish the NSF AI Institute for Human-AI Cooperation, or HAIC, more
USPOULTRY's Women's Leadership Conference to Focus on Professional Growth and Resiliency
TUCKER, Georgia, July 30 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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USPOULTRY's Women's Leadership Conference to Focus on Professional Growth and Resiliency
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USPOULTRY's 2026 Women's Leadership Conference will focus on topics that address the challenges women face in the workplace and the skills necessary for professional growth. The program was developed by a team of professional women at various levels of management more
'Cowrite the Future' campaign touts Nashville as innovation destination, showcases local innovators
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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'Cowrite the Future' campaign touts Nashville as innovation destination, showcases local innovators
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For decades, Nashville's story to the outside world has been deeply rooted in music and the music industry. But across the city in labs, startups and research centers, a different kind of creativity is at work, one that's measured in patents, prototypes and problems solved-and its story deserves i more
Drone cameras can measure pigments indicating surface health of drylands soils
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Drone cameras can measure pigments indicating surface health of drylands soils
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Drylands soils are being degraded by human activities and climate change, threatening the thin living layers covering their surface, called biocrusts, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Composed of cyanobacteria, lichens, mosses, algae, fungi and bacteria, biocrusts play major role more
Economic Liberties: Ruling on Atlantic City Casino Pricing Algorithm is a Warning Shot Against Market-Rigging Tech
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Economic Liberties: Ruling on Atlantic City Casino Pricing Algorithm is a Warning Shot Against Market-Rigging Tech
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Washington, D.C. -Today, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court dismissal and revived a landmark antitrust case alleging that Atlantic City casino-hotels and pricing software company Cendyn used an algorithmic pricing program calle more
Gillibrand Cracks Down On AI Scams Against Seniors
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Cracks Down On AI Scams Against Seniors
Seniors Lost Nearly $8 Billion To Scammers In 2025
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) continued her efforts to crack down on artificial intelligence (AI) scams against seniors. Gillibrand and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) sent a letter to the CEOs of top AI companies requesting information about safeguards on their AI chatbot compan more
Institute for Ethics and the Common Good awards faith and AI rapid response grants
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 29 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Institute for Ethics and the Common Good awards faith and AI rapid response grants
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The University of Notre Dame's Institute for Ethics and the Common Good has awarded more than $800,000 in rapid response grants to 12 organizations across the country to foster exploration of the ethical and spiritual implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and pilot formation programs in a variety of contexts. more
New FOIA Disclosure Reveals Cozy Relationship Between Big Tech and Trump's Trade Policy Team
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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New FOIA Disclosure Reveals Cozy Relationship Between Big Tech and Trump's Trade Policy Team
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Big Tech corporations and their trade associations are in constant dialogue with U.S. trade officials and are effectively driving the Trump administration's trade policy, as evidenced by a trove of documents that Public Citizen obtained through an open records lawsuit.
By insertin more
NEW REPORT: Jon Husted Took A 'Leading Role' In Attracting Data Centers To Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW REPORT: Jon Husted Took A 'Leading Role' In Attracting Data Centers To Ohio
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COLUMBUS, OHIO -New reporting from Spectrum News shows that Jon Husted led the charge to bring a record number of "power-hungry" data centers to Ohio that have sent utility rates skyrocketing. Now, three months before an election, Husted is pretending he cares about protecting families from higher electricity bills.
WATCH:
O more
ORNL launches national cement and concrete innovation hub
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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ORNL launches national cement and concrete innovation hub
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The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in partnership with the National Laboratory of the Rockies, has launched a new national center to help strengthen the U.S. cement and concrete supply chain at a time of rising demand, increasing imports and mounting pressure on domestic infra more
Out of the Shadows Summit Returns Sept. 1 to Promote Mental Health Awareness
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 29 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Out of the Shadows Summit Returns Sept. 1 to Promote Mental Health Awareness
#Annual conference brings together mental health professionals, advocates and community members to strengthen collaboration, connection and care.
OXFORD, Ala. - Community members from across Northeast Alabama are invited to the annual Out of the Shadows Summit on Sept. 1 at the Oxford Civic Center for a day of education more
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Celeste Maloy Introduces the ATOMIC Act to Strengthen AI Nuclear Security
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Sara Jacobs, Celeste Maloy Introduces the ATOMIC Act to Strengthen AI Nuclear Security
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Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Celeste Maloy (UT-02) introduced the bi-partisan AI Threat Output and Monitoring Incident Containment Act (ATOMIC Act), legislation directing the Department of Energy to establish a national program to evaluate the most advanced artificial intelligence systems for nuclear-re more
Secretary Rollins Launches USDA Initiative to Recruit Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Launches USDA Initiative to Recruit Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses
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(Washington, D.C., July 29, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiative to recruit veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses into mission-critical careers that protect America' more
SIA Commends CHIPS Awards to Accelerate Advanced Compute Semiconductor R&D
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Semiconductor Industry Association posted the following news release:
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SIA Commends CHIPS Awards to Accelerate Advanced Compute Semiconductor R&D
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Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026, 1:30pm
by Semiconductor Industry Association
WASHINGTON, July 29, 2026 - The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer applauding seven R&D awards announced by the CHIPS Research more
Tech Trek Brings Future STEM Leaders to Stockton
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 29 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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Tech Trek Brings Future STEM Leaders to Stockton
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Galloway, N.J. -Women make up just 27% of the workforce for jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor.
That's why events like Stockton University's annual Tech Trek summer camp are so important, according to Claudine Keenan, a professor of Instructional Technology and Tech Trek organ more
Texas A&M entomologist Robert Coulson retires after 55-year career
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Texas A&M entomologist Robert Coulson retires after 55-year career
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After 55 years with Texas A&M University, Robert Coulson, Ph.D., is retiring with a legacy that stretches across generations of students, groundbreaking ecological research and scientific innovation that was decades ahead of its time.
Coulson joined Texas A&M in more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Canada's Online Streaming Act - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12716) by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura:
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Canada's Online Streaming Act: Background and Issues for Congress
In April 2023, Canada enacted the Online Streaming Act, amending Canada's Broadcasting Act to allow the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to regulate entities that broadcast video or music through social medi more
Human Rights & Anti-Corruption Sanctions - The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10576) by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber:
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Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Sanctions: The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act
The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Global Magnitsky Act; Title XII, Subtitle F of P.L. 114-328, as amended; 22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.10101 et seq.) authorizes the President to impose economic sanctions and deny more
China Primer - The People's Liberation Army Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11719) by Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell:
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China Primer: The People's Liberation Army (PLA)
Overview
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) serves the Communist Party of China. Established in 1927, it carried that party to victory in the country's civil war, which concluded with the 1949 founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). Since 1978, PRC leade more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Estimates of the Cost of Federal Credit Programs in 2027'
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "Estimates of the Cost of Federal Credit Programs in 2027."
Here are excerpts:
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The federal government supports some private activities by offering credit assistance to individuals and businesses. That assistance is provided through direct loans and guarantees of loans made by private financial institutions. In this report, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the lifetime costs of more
Military Service Records, Awards & Unit Histories - A Guide to Locating Sources Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS21282) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Military Service Records, Awards and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources" by research librarian Travis A. Ferrell.
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
This guide provides information on locating military unit histories and individual service records of discharged, retired, and deceased military personnel. It also provides information on locating and r more
Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks - A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13257) by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti.
Here are excerpts:
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The Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks: A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
A climate tipping point generally refers to a "critical threshold" in an Earth system that when crossed can cause the system to shift into a new state. Scientists con more
Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress" by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs:
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SUMMARY
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a joint federal-state partnership that consists of two types of benefits: (1) permanently authorized programs, including the Unemployment Compensation (UC) and Exten more
Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Legislative Proposals in the 119th Congress
This section provides summary information on legislation introduced as of July 13, 2026, in the 119th Congress that would amend UI programs and benefits.
UI Integrity Proposals
Program integrity issues, such a more
Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs - FY2026 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48624) on July 15, 2026, entitled "Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations" by foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist Emily M. McCabe and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activit more
Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs - FY2026 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48624) on July 15, 2026, entitled "Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs - FY2026 Budget and Appropriations:"
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Foreign Operations Funding
Title II: U.S. Agency for International Development
Title II traditionally has provided funding for USAID's administrative accounts, including the Operating Expenses (OE), Capital Investment Fund, more
Legal Authority for Section 301 Tariffs to Address Forced Labor & Excess Manufacturing Capacity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. LSB11460) by legislative attorney Christopher T. Zirpoli:
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Legal Authority for Section 301 Tariffs to Address Forced Labor and Excess Manufacturing Capacity
Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. Sec. 2411-2420, collectively referred to as "Section 301") authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to impose tariffs on U.S. imports in response to conduct by foreign more
Libya & U.S. Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11556) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Libya and U.S. Policy
Fifteen years after a 2011 uprising and U.S.-backed military intervention that toppled longtime authoritarian leader Muammar al Qadhafi, Libya has yet to make a transition to stable governing arrangements. Elections and diplomacy have produced a series of interi more
National Level Exercises: History, Authorities & Congressional Considerations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11879) by section research manager Lauren R. Stienstra.
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National Level Exercises: History, Authorities, and Congressional Considerations
Every two years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducts a National Level Exercise (NLE) to evaluate the nation's progress toward preparedness for catastrophic events. These exercises have multiple components, and culmina more
Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities - Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48641) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities: Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In recent years, some Members of Congress have proposed reforms that would prohibit the purchase, sale, ownership, or holding of certain financial instruments by Member more
Senior Executive Service Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11743) by government organization and management specialists Taylor N. Riccard and Maeve P. Carey.
Here are excerpts:
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The Senior Executive Service: An Overview
The Senior Executive Service (SES) was established by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA; P.L. 95-454) to provide a centralized government-wide cadre of high-level managers within federal agencies. Prior t more
Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System/Soldier Borne Mission Command Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13022) by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS)/Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC)
Between 2018 and 2025, the U.S. Army developed several versions of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) as part of an effort to improve the combat effectiveness and training more
Artificial Intelligence in Workforce Development Programs at the Department of Labor Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12715) by labor policy specialist Benjamin Collins:
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Workforce Development Programs at the Department of Labor
Congress has authorized a group of workforce development programs administered by the Department of Labor (DOL). These programs support activities like job training and career services that aim to improve participants' employment out more
Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary and Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling
For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing more
Lebanon Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11617) by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas and Jim Zanotti.
Here are excerpts:
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Lebanon
Renewed war between Israel and the Iran-backed Shia Islamist group Lebanese Hezbollah (a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization, or FTO) in 2026 has significantly impacted Lebanon's society and its U.S.-supported government. While Hezbollah has suffered major l more
Standards of Proof in Federal Criminal Law Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13272) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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Standards of Proof in Federal Criminal Law
The Supreme Court has recognized that governmental interference with individual liberty must be supported by sufficient justification for that interference. Generally, as the severity of governmental intrusion lessens, so too does the quantum of proof needed to support that intrusion. more
Supreme Court Bars Prisoner's Religious Liberty Suit Against Prison Officials Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11458) by legislative attorneys Madeline W. Donley and April J. Anderson:
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Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety: Supreme Court Bars Prisoner's Religious Liberty Suit Against Prison Officials
In Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety, the Supreme Court ruled that individuals cannot be sued "in their private capacitie more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Animal Partisan Urges FAA to Reject Airspace Restrictions for Food and Agriculture Sector
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 26, 2026
Submitted electronically at https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FAA-2026-4558-0001
Docket Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Room W58-213
West Building 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20590-0001
RE: Opposition to docket number FAA-2026-4558
Dear Administrator,
We more
B&T USA Urges ATF to Finalize Dual Use Firearms Rule With Proposed Modifications
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
B&T USA, LLC
15897 S Axia Drive, Suite 400
Herriman, Utah 84065
July 25, 2026
Submitted via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 more
Center for Biological Diversity Opposes EPA Approval of Topramezone for Genetically Modified Cotton Over Endangered Species Risks and Incomplete Consultation
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 22nd, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pesticide Programs
Docket Center
Topramezone: New Use on Herbicide Resistant Cotton
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted via Regulations.gov Docket Only Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-3291
Re: Proposed Approval of New Use more
Former Sen. Dodd Opposes CFTC Proposal to Allow Gambling on Derivatives Exchanges
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Senator Christopher J. Dodd
+1 202.942.6808
Chris.Dodd@arnoldporter.com
July 26, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW,
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule Regarding Pred more
International Tennis Integrity Agency Urges Strengthened Safeguards in Regulation of Sports Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Christopher Kirkpatrick 22 July 2026
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
United States of America
Re: Prediction Markets; Public Interest Determinations (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick
1. Introduction
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North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries Calls for Urgent Regulatory Clarification on Prediction Markets to Protect Gambling Integrity and Consumer Safety
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NASPL Statement on Prediction Markets - July 2026
For more than a century, public policy and laws have defined and provided for the regulation of gambling, consumer protection, and generation of public revenues.
Now, advancing technology has given rise to an attempt to create a new type of gambling and conceal its true id more
Ore. Conservation Groups Urge BLM to Strengthen Financial Assurance and Orphan Well Safeguards
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Oil and Gas Leasing; Proposed Rule 43 CFR Parts 3000, 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130,
3140, 3150, 3160, and 3180 Federal Register Document No. 2026-12734 Comment
Attention: Paperwork Reduction Act Comments (RIN 1004-AF05).
Deadline: August 24, 2026
Umpqua Watersheds, Umpqua Natural Leadership Science Hub, and South Umpqua R more
Rural King Seeks Clarifications and Implementation Support for Proposed Revisions to ATF Form 4473 Firearms Transaction Record
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 24, 2026
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Contracts and Forms Office
99 New York Ave. N.E.
Washington, DC 20226
Re: Proposed Revisions to ATF Form 4473, Firearms Transaction Record; OMB Control No. 1140-0020; ATF Form 5300.9
Dear Sir or Madam:
Rural King respectfully submits the following comm more
Stop Predatory Gambling Urges CFTC to Strengthen Consumer Protections Against Harmful Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 25, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
RE: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Prediction Markets;
Public Interest Determinations," RIN 3038-AF65, 91 FR 35806 (June 12,
2026)
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Tianeptine Products Co-Author Shade Urges DEA to Reject Schedule One Classification for Tianeptine
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Docket No. DEA1596
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Tianeptine in Schedule I
91 Fed. Reg. 42150
Administrator Cole:
My name is Soren Shade. I am a co-author of the 2025 systematic review, "Systematic Review of Clinical Case Reports Involving Tianeptine Products: 'Gas Station Heroin' Hype or Fact?," p more
Tipoffs: Iran
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Issues Commentary: Canada As An 'Energy Superpower'
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 31 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following commentary on July 30, 2026, by senior economist Marc Lee:
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Canada as an "energy superpower"
The federal government is walking back climate action and fast-tracking fossil fuels in the West. It's a strategy that won't age well.
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Western Canada's political economy got a jolt on July 2, the political equivalent of a blockbuster hockey trade. The federal government signed deals with each of Briti more
Canadian Defined Benefit Pension Plans Return 6.0% in Q2 2026
TORONTO, Ontario, July 31 -- The Royal Bank of Canada issued the following news release:
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Canadian defined benefit pension plans return 6.0% in Q2 2026
Plan sponsors are asking harder questions about what is inside their portfolios
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For the first time since Q3 2025, both equities and fixed income delivered positive returns for Canadian defined benefit pension plans. RBC Investor Services reported a median return of 6.0% in Q2 2026 and 6.4% year-to-date across plans in its custody.
Pl more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: We Need More Than a Ceasefire in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on July 30, 2026, by Walter Clemens, an affiliate of the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University and professor emeritus of political science at Boston University:
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We Need More Than a Ceasefire in Ukraine
As news from the front makes Vladimir Putin's demands for peace with Kyiv look more absurd, Ukraine and its allies must push for justice.
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Why would Ukrainian Pr more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Autonomy and Affordable Mass in Latin America and the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 30, 2026, by Americas Program fellow Henry Ziemer:
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Autonomy and Affordable Mass in Latin America and the Caribbean
On April 21, 2026, General Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), established the command's first-ever Autonomous Warfare Command. As detailed in a press release, the SOUTHCOM Autonomous Warfare Command (SAWC) will be dedicated to fie more
Gottheimer, Jackson Introduce Bipartisan Bill Targeting Polisario Front Cooperation With Iranian Regime
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Gottheimer, Jackson Introduce Bipartisan Bill Targeting Polisario Front Cooperation with Iranian Regime
Bipartisan legislation would trigger a terrorist designation of the Polisario Front over its cooperation with Iran and Iranian-backed terrorist groups
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U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act, the bipart more
Half-Year 2026 Results Accor Shows Its Agility in a Challenging Global Environment
PARIS, France, July 31 -- Accor, a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Half-Year 2026 Results Accor shows its agility in a challenging global environment
REVPAR UP 2.2% FOR H1 2026, UP 4.6% EXCLUDING MIDDLE EAST
NET UNIT GROWTH OF 3.2% PIPELINE UP 11.4%
RECURRING EBITDA UP 6.5% AT CONSTANT CURRENCY, AT Euros563 MILLION
RECURRING FREE CASH FLOW UP 42% AT Euros194 MILLION
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2026 OUTLOOK: RECURRING EBITDA EXPECTED BETWEEN Euros1,260 MILLION AND Euros1,285 MILLION
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Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to News24: Crucial Caveat in Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Intended to Cut China, Russia Out of the Middle East for Decades
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 30, 2026, by Zineb Riboua, research fellow at the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, to News24:
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Crucial Caveat in Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Intended to Cut China, Russia out of the Middle East for Decades
The Trump administration's announcement that it was negotiating a 30-year civil nuclear co more
IMF Executive Board Completes the Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Second Review Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangement for Egypt
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release:
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IMF Executive Board Completes the Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Second Review Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangement for Egypt
* The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the seventh review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainab more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: In the Long-haul, All Roads Lead to Fuel Efficiency
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, July 31 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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In the long-haul, all roads lead to fuel efficiency
How the freight transport sector can drive energy security gains
Key Takeaways:
* Enhanced fuel efficiency could partially shield Australia's freight sector, and the broader economy, from future diesel pain.
* Short-term, industry-wide behaviour, process and technology improvements could reduce road frei more
International Air Transport Association: Air Passenger Demand Falls 1.7% in June
GENEVA, Switzerland, July 31 -- The International Air Transport Association issued the following news release:
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Air Passenger Demand Falls 1.7% in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global passenger demand:
* Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 1.7% compared to June 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand declined by 0.6%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased 1.3% year-o more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Refineries Far From Only Threat to Russia's Oil Industry
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on July 30, 2026, by Paul Goble, specialist on ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Refineries Far From Only Threat to Russia's Oil Industry
Executive Summary:
* Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries have sparked a country-wide gas shortage and cost Moscow significant export earnings. They are far from the only threat to Rus more
Treasury Cracks Down on Global Networks Enabling Iran's Mahan Air and IRGC
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Treasury Cracks Down on Global Networks Enabling Iran's Mahan Air and IRGC
Mahan Air serves as a critical conduit for the IRGC's movement of weapons, operatives, and military equipment worldwide.
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Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia, and Iran, including multip more
AG Brown continues fight against excessive energy rate increases with challenge to PSE rate increase
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 30 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown continues fight against excessive energy rate increases with challenge to PSE rate increase
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Washington Attorney General Nick Brown today took another important step in his effort to defend consumers from fast-rising utility bills, arguing against Puget Sound Energy's (PSE) steep price hikes for gas and electric service.
"We need to fight to keep Washington afforda more
Bennet Leads Colleagues to Demand Trump Administration Crack Down on Russian Crypto Sanctions Evasion Network
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Leads Colleagues to Demand Trump Administration Crack Down on Russian Crypto Sanctions Evasion Network
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Washington, DC -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senate Finance Committee, led seven colleagues in a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent urging the Trump Administration to crack down on A7 LLC, a Russian s more
Boyle Statement on July 2026 Fed Interest Rate Decision
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on July 29, 2026:
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Boyle Statement on July 2026 Fed Interest Rate Decision
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced it would be maintaining the current interest rate target range:
"American families have now paid ov more
Boyle Statement on June 2026 PCE Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement:
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Boyle Statement on June 2026 PCE Inflation Data
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported an annual personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index of 3.7 percent for June 2026:
"Donald Trump admitted exactly where his p more
Democrats Block Sen. Scott's 'SAFE KIDS Act' as Support Grows for Ending Birth Tourism Loophole
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Democrats Block Sen. Scott's 'SAFE KIDS Act' as Support Grows for Ending Birth Tourism Loophole
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Senate Democrats blocked Senate passage of U.S. Senator Rick Scott's Stopping Adversarial Foreign Exploitation of Kids in Domestic Surrogacy (SAFE KIDS) Act, despite growing support for the bill.
WATCH: Democrats Block U.S. Senator Rick Scott's SAFE KIDS Act
This legislation pre more
Duckworth Joins Warren, Lawmakers in Investigating Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Servicemembers Injured in Iranian Strike
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Joins Warren, Lawmakers in Investigating Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Servicemembers Injured in Iranian Strike
#Survivors of Iranian attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait say Pentagon ignored requests for advanced medical aid, failed to provide protection from strikes, misclassified injuries
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Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Sena more
Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Blocking Her Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Blocking Her Iran War Powers Resolution
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Republicans voted to block her resolution directing President Trump to remove the U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless military force is explicitly authorized by Co more
Growth Slows While Prices Remain High
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Growth Slows While Prices Remain High
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GDP misses expectations and the savings rate fell to a four-year low
Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its advance estimate of second-quarter GDP, finding that the economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.5%. The economy continues to grow more slowly than it did in 2025, growing more
ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Common Ground with Bret Baier
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Common Ground with Bret Baier
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'We talk about peace through strength all the time. To me, this is the definition of that.'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) yesterday joined Common Ground with Bret Baier and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.). Senator Britt praised President Trump's leadership in holding Putin accountable for Russia's war of aggr more
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales: British Interest Rates on a Knife Edge Following Hawkish July Rate Hold
LONDON, England, July 30 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following statement by chief economist Suren Thiru:
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UK interest rates on a knife edge following hawkish July rate hold
Responding to today's interest rate decision by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (Thursday 30 July 2026), Suren Thiru, ICAEW Chief Economist, said:
"Keeping interest rates on hold is a predictably pragmatic response to the conflicting realities of softer-th more
Job Creators Network Responds to Federal Reserve Holding Interest Rates Steady
ADDISON, Texas, July 30 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release:
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Job Creators Network Responds to Federal Reserve Holding Interest Rates Steady
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Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement after the Federal Reserve voted to leave interest rates unchanged:
"Main Street is still paying the price for interest rates that remain too high. Every month that interest rates remain elevated is another mont more
Lujan Introduces Bill to Ban DOJ Immunity for Presidents
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Introduces Bill to Ban DOJ Immunity for Presidents
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Lujan Legislation to Protect DOJ Independence Comes as Trump's Personal Defense Attorney Todd Blanche is Considered to be Next Attorney General
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced the No Trump Immunity Act, legislation to prohibit the Department of Justice (DOJ) from granting immunity to the Presiden more
McMaster University: What's at Stake as Houthi Rebels Threaten New Chokehold in the Global Flow of Oil
HAMILTON, Ontario, July 30 -- McMaster University issued the following news:
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What's at stake as Houthi rebels threaten new chokehold in the global flow of oil
Supply chain expert Behrouz Bakhtiari explains the global implications of a potential blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a strategic shipping route in the Red Sea.
By Mike Beattie
When Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, the sudden interruption to the steady flow of crude oil - approximately 25 per cent of global seaborne oil t more
Media Tip Sheet: New CNN Poll Highlights Challenges Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: New CNN Poll Highlights Challenges Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
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WASHINGTON (July 29, 2026) - A new CNN poll suggests President Trump is facing political challenges ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with his approval rating slipping as voters express concerns about the economy, inflation and the administration's handling of the conflict with Iran. The survey also found weakening support am more
Moulton, Warren, Lawmakers Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Moulton, Warren, Lawmakers Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) and 12 other members of Congress, led by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, and Representative Pat Ryan (NY-18), a member of the Ho more
Oil Prices Rise as Fighting Resumes in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Oil Prices Rise as Fighting Resumes in the Middle East
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#Key Takeaways
1 Brent oil prices rose above $90 again on July 29 as Iran broke the pause in hostilities by attempting missile attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan and the United States and Saudi Arabia struck back against Iran-backed targets in Iraq.
2 The Houthis in Yemen are attempting an oil blockade in the Red Sea but al more
Radical Democrats Are Determined to Tear Down Our Country and Tear Up the Constitution
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Radical Democrats Are Determined to Tear Down Our Country and Tear Up the Constitution
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"Today's Democrat Party is driven by its activist wing. These are people who are radical, extreme, dangerous, and scary. They've put it into writing with their manifesto. They're admitting it out loud on television. Here in the United States Senate, Democrat Senators are embracing radical policies."
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READ IN THE DES MOINES REGISTER: Zach Nunn's Lies About Mom & Minister Sarah Trone Garriott's Faith Are Backfiring
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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READ IN THE DES MOINES REGISTER: Zach Nunn's Lies About Mom & Minister Sarah Trone Garriott's Faith Are Backfiring
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New in-depth reporting from the Des Moines Register details Zach Nunn's losing campaign strategy against mom and minister Sarah Trone Garriott: pushing false, despicable attacks against her Christian faith and service, which reporting finds are "backfir[ing] with som more
Rep. Salazar Cosponsors Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Justice for Victims of the AMIA Terrorist Bombing
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salazar Cosponsors Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Justice for Victims of the AMIA Terrorist Bombing
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, joined Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Darren Soto (FL-09), and Michael Rulli (OH-06) in more
Shell announces scandalous fossil fuel profits as Europe burns
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 30 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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Shell announces scandalous fossil fuel profits as Europe burns
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As catastrophic wildfires tear across Europe, communities are forced to flee their homes, firefighters battle blazes around the clock, and families continue to face soaring living costs, the Dutch-British oil major Shell has a more
Fed decides to maintain interest rates during July FOMC meeting: CEI analysis
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release:
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Fed decides to maintain interest rates during July FOMC meeting: CEI analysis
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Today, the Federal Reserve announced it will maintain interest rates, signaling a continued commitment to the fight against inflation. The Fed is remaining cautious, as renewed concern over the Trump administration's tariff policy weighs on the economy.
CEI senior economist Ryan Young:
"Whi more
Kaine Delivers Speech On Senate Floor Condemning Trump's Three Illegal Wars
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Delivers Speech On Senate Floor Condemning Trump's Three Illegal Wars
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, spoke on the Senate floor to express his strong opposition to President Donald Trump's three illegal wars in Iran, Venezuela, and the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean. In the speech, he call more
