'Weir-dly' Enough: How a Tenth of an Inch Led to Record Production at SRS
AIKEN, South Carolina, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site issued the following news release:
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'Weir-dly' Enough: How a Tenth of an Inch Led to Record Production at SRS
With just a tiny mechanical adjustment, the Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) has achieved record-breaking production at the Savannah River Site (SRS).
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), engineers homed in on a part called a "weir" inside SWPF's centrifugal contactors. The more
2026 IDC FinTech Rankings: Top Firms Grew Financial-Services Revenue 20% in 2025, Nearly Double Overall IT Spend Growth
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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2026 IDC FinTech Rankings: Top Firms Grew Financial-Services Revenue 20% in 2025, Nearly Double Overall IT Spend Growth
AI adoption drives the strongest financial-services technology market IDC has tracked in the program's 24-year history.
BOSTON - Firms on the 2026 IDC FinTech Rankings Top 100 grew their 2025 financ more
25th Anniversary Report: National Security Improvements and the Domestic Threat Landscape 25 Years After 9/11/01
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news:
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25th Anniversary Report: National Security Improvements and the Domestic Threat Landscape 25 Years After 9/11/01
September 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As we approach the 25th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, the House Committee on Homeland Security has released a report entitled "25th Anniversary Report: National Security I more
Adobe Reports Record Q3 Results
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 11 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news to Sept. 10, 2026:
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Adobe Reports Record Q3 Results
* Adobe AI-first ARR grew more than 150% year over year
* Achieves major milestone of 1 billion monthly active users (MAU) across creativity and productivity solutions
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE), the global technology leader that unleashes creativity and productivity for individuals and businesses through innovative platf more
American University: Future Teachers Explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) Through an Ethics and Equity Lens
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- American University issued the following news:
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Future Teachers Explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) Through an Ethics and Equity Lens
A new AI-focused module in EDU 630 helps American University teacher candidates examine the opportunities, risks, and ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence in K-12 education.
By Jason Pier | September 10, 2026
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in schools and workplaces, educators face a new ch more
Bourns to Highlight Next-Generation Component Innovations at Electronica India 2026
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 11 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Bourns to Highlight Next-Generation Component Innovations at electronica India 2026
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - As high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, electric mobility, and advanced automation drive demand for greater energy efficiency, reliability, and performance, Bourns today announced its fe more
California Nurses Association: Nurses Celebrate Final Passage of Landmark A.I. Bills, Urge Gov. Newsom to Sign
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 11 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release:
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Nurses celebrate final passage of landmark A.I. bills, urge Gov. Newsom to sign
Two CNA-sponsored bills now head to the governor's desk, establishing the nation's strongest protections for patients and health care workers against untested A.I.
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Union nurses with California Nurses Association (CNA) celebrated the final passage through both houses of the California Legislature of two C more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Carlyle, Insight Partners, and JMI Equity Unveil Exiger's Complete AI-Built Transformation
Category Leader Launches Autonomous AI Development Platform to Bring Compounding and Iterative Agentic Capabilities to Supply Chain, Readiness, and Trade Management
WASHINGTON, DC. - Exiger, a market-leading supply chain AI company, in partnership with investors Carlyle, Insight Partners, and JMI Equity, to more
Case Western Reserve: The Biology Behind Surviving College
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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The biology behind surviving college
A redesigned course is helping students explore the biology of stress, while building communications skills.
September 10, 2026 | Story by: Nina Pettry
When students arrive at college, they expect to learn about subjects ranging from biology and business to history and engineering. But they're also learning something else: how to care for themselves while naviga more
CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act (H.R. 9339).
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H.R. 9339 would require the Department of Energy (DOE), in consultation with the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), to assess the use of artificial intelligence to enhance the capacity and reliability of the nation's bulk-power system. The assessment would consider both options for more
Comcast Business Opens Its Last-Mile Network to Partner Platforms, Starting With Equinix
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Comcast Business Opens Its Last-Mile Network to Partner Platforms, Starting with Equinix
New Innovation Lab program lets platform partners, such as Equinix, enable enterprises to order Comcast Business last-mile connectivity through standards-based APIs, aiming to cut delivery from weeks to days
Key Takeaways
* New Comcast Business Innovation Lab program wi more
Community and Regional Banks are Choosing FIS to Accelerate Modernization
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Community and Regional Banks are Choosing FIS to Accelerate Modernization
* FIS delivered record first-half core wins across its community and regional banking segment, representing millions of accounts added, with strong momentum in account origination, digital banking and core modernization.
* Wins spanned competitive evaluations, platform consolidations, expan more
CrowdStrike Advances Project QuiltWorks With Regional Partner Expertise Across North America
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Advances Project QuiltWorks with Regional Partner Expertise Across North America
CDW, GuidePoint Security, Optiv, Presidio, and other leading partners bring specialized frontier readiness expertise and services to U.S. and Canadian customers
AUSTIN, Texas - CrowdStrike ( more
Dolby Expands Dolby OptiView Platform With New Capabilities at IBC 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 11 -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Dolby Expands Dolby OptiView Platform with New Capabilities at IBC 2026
New Sports Intelligence helps providers better understand and deepen fan engagement, as Dolby Vision comes to the platform alongside updates to Dolby OptiView Ads
AMSTERDAM - Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB), a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, today announced major updates to Dolby OptiVie more
Experian Launches AI-Enabled Decisioning Platform Bringing Real-Time Underwriting and Cash Flow Intelligence to Its Consumer Marketplace
COSTA MESA, California, Sept. 11 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release:
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Experian Launches AI-Enabled Decisioning Platform Bringing Real-Time Underwriting and Cash Flow Intelligence to its Consumer Marketplace
Experian Activate(TM) combines credit, cash flow and consumer-permissioned data to improve offer matching, expand financial access and help lenders reach more qualified consumers
Key Highlights
* AI-enabled decisioning engine brings real- more
FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: FCC to Recognize Winners of 2026 Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (Docket No. DA 26-963):
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces details for the Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility (Chairman's AAA) ceremony and an event celebrating the 16th anniversary of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA). The celebration will take place on Thursday, more
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: 'AI-Augmented Capital-Skill Complementarity'
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following white paper (No. 26-22) on Sept. 4, 2026, by Andre Victor D. Luduvice and Roberto B. Pinheiro entitled "AI-Augmented Capital-Skill Complementarity."
Here are excerpts:
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We model artificial intelligence (AI) as a distinct capital input in a nested CES aggregate production function that extends work done by Krusell et al. (2000) and embed it in a dynamic general equilibrium economy.
By bring more
Gartner Survey Finds 93% of Audit Functions Use AI, But 60% Lack a Formal Strategy
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 11 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Finds 93% of Audit Functions Use AI, but 60% Lack a Formal Strategy
Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in audit functions is nearly universal, with 93% of audit leaders reporting some level of AI use, according to a webinar poll by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company.
The survey of 161 chief audit execut more
Georgia State University: When AI Designs the Product, Consumers Have Doubts
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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When AI Designs the Product, Consumers Have Doubts
September 10, 2026
ATLANTA -- A new study out of Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business and the University of South Florida delivers a pointed warning to companies betting on AI to power their product design: The technology may make products genuinely more efficient, but it doesn't necessarily make consumers believe they're more more
Harvard Medical School: Discovery Fills a Gap in Understanding, Diagnosing Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news:
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Discovery Fills a Gap in Understanding, Diagnosing Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Study finds mutations in two genes that disrupt ability of cilia to clear mucus in lungs
By STEPHANIE DUTCHEN September 10, 2026
At a glance
* Researchers have revealed the structure and composition of an understudied region called the transition zone in hair-like cilia.
* They show that mutations in two genes bre more
Hilton Named Asia's No. 1 Best Workplace Once Again, Marks A Decade as Asia's Top Hospitality Workplace
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Hilton Named Asia's No. 1 Best Workplace Once Again, Marks A Decade as Asia's Top Hospitality Workplace
* Hilton has been named the #1 Best Workplace in Asia by Great Place to Work(R) and the top-ranked hospitality company for the 10th consecutive year, reflecting a people-first culture sustained through a decade of significant growth across the region.
* More than 99,000 Team Members are buildi more
Hispanic Federation Convenes Tech, Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leaders From Across the Country to Strategize on Ways to Reduce Latino Digital Divide
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Hispanic Federation Convenes Tech, Philanthropy, and Nonprofit Leaders from Across the Country to Strategize on Ways to Reduce the Latino Digital Divide
San Jose, CA - This week, Hispanic Federation convened top voices from o more
IDB Group and Chile Advance Agenda to Accelerate Growth, Boost Economy, and Create Jobs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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IDB Group and Chile Advance Agenda to Accelerate Growth, Boost Economy, and Create Jobs
Agenda prioritizes streamlining investment permits, expanding access to housing, and developing knowledge-based services.
SANTIAGO -- The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) and the government of Chile will advance a joint agenda to attract new investment, strengthen strategic sectors, and a more
IDB Lab Announces Winners of WeXchange Women STEMpreneurs 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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IDB Lab Announces Winners of WeXchange Women STEMpreneurs 2026
Five selected startups will present their solutions to investors in October during the IDB Group's Global Entrepreneurship and Technology Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean - GET Forum.
WASHINGTON -- IDB Lab, the innovation and venture arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), today an more
Inter-American Development Bank: 'AI and Judicial Productivity: The Impact of MIDAS on the Courts of Fortaleza, Brazil'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper in August 2026 entitled "AI and Judicial Productivity: The Impact of MIDAS on the Courts of Fortaleza, Brazil."
Here are excerpts:
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Abstract
This paper presents preliminary results from a pilot study conducted in the courts of Ceara, Brazil. The study evaluates the impact of introducing a tool that uses natural language processing and machine learning techniques to cluster judicial act more
Keysight EDA Software Expands Access for European Chip Startups
SANTA ROSA, California, Sept. 11 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Keysight EDA Software Expands Access for European Chip Startups
Simplified access to design software and training through the European Chips Design Platform
WINNERSH, UK, Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced an agreement with the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) to make its electro more
Lujan, N.M. Delegation Call on Apple, Google to Keep New Mexico's Name on Mapping Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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September 10, 2026
Lujan, N.M. Delegation Call on Apple, Google to Keep New Mexico's Name on Mapping Services
N.M. Delegation Demands Commitment Following Trump's Post to Rename New Mexico "New America"
Lujan's Reaction Following Trump's Post: It's New Mexico, always has been and always will be. Just like how you'll always be a sinverguenza and corrupt.
Santa Fe, N.M. - Today, U.S. Senators B more
MotoGP and Accenture Join Forces to Reinvent the Direct-to-Fan Sports Streaming Experience
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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MotoGP and Accenture Join Forces to Reinvent the Direct-to-Fan Sports Streaming Experience
AMSTERDAM - MotoGP Group has selected Accenture to help power the next generation of its direct-to-fan OTT (over-the-top, internet-delivered) offering. Through this collaboration, MotoGP will harness Accenture's technology capabilities and proven global sports streaming expertise to enhan more
NASA Administrator Isaacman Visits LLNL on 'Inspiration Tour'
LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2026:
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NASA administrator Isaacman visits LLNL on 'Inspiration Tour'
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman led a return visit to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) on Sept. 2 as part of NASA's "Inspiration Tour," meeting with Lab scientists and engineers to highlight LLNL's capabilities in areas including space science, national security, f more
Oracle Announces Q1 Results Driven by Triple Digit Growth in Cloud Infrastructure Revenues
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 11 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Oracle Announces Q1 Results Driven by Triple Digit Growth in Cloud Infrastructure Revenues
* Q1 GAAP Earnings per Share up 55% in USD and up 54% in constant currency to $1.56, non-GAAP Earnings per Share up 30% in USD and constant currency to $1.92.
* Record Q1 Total Revenues up 30% in USD and constant currency to $19.3 billion.
* Record Q more
Pulitzer Center: Reporting on the Long-Lasting Impacts of 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news:
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Reporting on the Long-Lasting Impacts of 9/11
Author: Dana Thompson, Pulitzer Center Staff
Nothing made sense on that Tuesday morning 25 years ago.
On September 11, 2001, I was awakened by my mother telling me that planes had slammed into buildings. I was living with my parents after moving from Atlanta to work as a copy editor at the Houston Chronicle. more
Reps. Biggs, Crane Issue Letter to Secretary of War Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, and Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 2, 2026
The Honorable Pete Hegseth
Secretary of War
U.S. Department of War
1000 Defense Pentagon
Washington, D.C., 20301
Secretary Hegseth,
Thank you for your leadership in strengthening America's defense industrial base. We strongly support the Arizona State University Research Enterpris more
Rockefeller Foundation: Thunkable Education Pilot for West Virginia Students Builds Future-Ready AI, Entrepreneurship, and App Development Skills
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Thunkable Education Pilot for West Virginia Students Builds Future-Ready AI, Entrepreneurship, and App Development Skills
With support from The Rockefeller Foundation, Thunkable's pilot program engaged approximately 120 high school students across West Virginia, resulting in an estimated 80 student-built mobile applications.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA / WEST VIRGINIA | September 10, 2026 -- more
Sedgwick Data Identifies Trends Transforming Property Claims
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 11 (TNSrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick Data Identifies Trends Transforming Property Claims
Sedgwick 2026 Loss Adjusting Report Highlights Eight Trends Redefining Global Property Claims
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Sedgwick has released its annual Loss Adjusting Insights Report. The report examines eight of the most pressing trends and emerging risks shaping commercial and residentia more
SIU Professor Creating AI-based Portal to Support Earlier Lyme Disease Evaluation
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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SIU professor creating AI-based portal to support earlier Lyme disease evaluation
by Brooke Keltner
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A visit to the doctor's office with fever, chills, fatigue and aches could seem like the flu or another viral infection. But what happens when symptoms don't go away? The patient is left frustrated and scared wanting to know what's wrong, while the clinician is left puzzl more
Stanford University School of Medicine: Emmanuel Mignot Receives Lasker Award for Discovering Cause of Narcolepsy
STANFORD, California, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Emmanuel Mignot receives Lasker Award for discovering cause of narcolepsy
By Nina Bai
Through genetic and immunological studies, the Stanford Medicine sleep researcher found that narcolepsy stems from a deficiency of orexin in the brain, opening the door to new sleep therapies.
September 09, 2026
When Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD, began studying narcolepsy four decades ago, sleep more
Syracuse University: Teaching and Learning Intentionally in the Age of AI
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Teaching and Learning Intentionally in the Age of AI
Meredith Professor Faculty Fellow Doug Yung seeks to create a campus culture of reflection, experimentation and shared responsibility around AI.
Wendy S. Loughlin Sept. 10, 2026
Pun To (Douglas) Yung, one of three inaugural Meredith Professor Faculty Fellows, spent the 2025-26 academic year developing and testing approaches for thoughtfully incorporating more
Texas A&M Engineering: Civil Engineering Ph.D. Student Receives Tau Beta Pi Honors
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Civil engineering Ph.D. student receives Tau Beta Pi honors
Hu "Oliver" Zhao receives a national Tau Beta Pi fellowship and becomes the first Texas A&M University student named a Tau Beta Pi Laureate since 1982.
Sep. 10, 2026 By Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Hu "Oliver" Zhao, a civil and environmental engineering Ph.D. student at Texas A&M Universi more
Three Frostburg State University Employees Receive Staff Awards for Excellence
FROSTBURG, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news:
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Three Frostburg State University Employees Receive Staff Awards for Excellence
Sep 10, 2026 10:30 AM
Frostburg State University honored Carl Haas, Lori Kimble and Brandon Blank with Staff Awards for Excellence at an FSU Welcome Back Celebration held on Sept. 10. The annual Staff Awards for Excellence recognize exceptional service to the institution. Recipients are nominated and chosen by their colle more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Holds a Press Conference With Governor Hochul and Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels to Launch 2-K on First Day of School
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Holds a Press Conference With Governor Hochul and Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels to Launch 2-K on First Day of School
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good morning, everyone. It is a pleasure to be here in Washington Heights on the first day of school alongside Governor Hochul, Chancellor Samuels, parents, educators and an assortment of New York's cutest. I also want to acknowledge we h more
Trinity Summer Research Students Work With Faculty Mentors 'Inside and Outside of the Lab'
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- Trinity College issued the following news:
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Trinity Summer Research Students Work with Faculty Mentors 'Inside and Outside of the Lab'
September 10, 2026
Trinity College students have many opportunities to engage in research, both on and off campus. These experiences include close collaborations with professors from all academic divisions; research conducted with community partners in the greater Hartford region; participation in clinical research proj more
UAlbany Researchers Partner With NASA to Build AI Tool for Predicting Power Outages
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 11 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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UAlbany Researchers Partner with NASA to Build AI Tool for Predicting Power Outages
By Mike Nolan
ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 10, 2026) -- Driven by increasingly severe weather events, power outages are costing the U.S. economy between $50 billion and $150 billion annually in direct losses and lost productivity.
New York ranks among the most affected states in the nation, with more than 18.3 million customer o more
UBalt Student Capitalizes on AI Master's Degree to Pivot Career and Drive Ethical Tech Innovation
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Only Opportunities Ahead
The program has changed how I approach technology and ethics, and it has given me the critical skills that I need to start a new career in artificial intelligence.
Tamara Ward-Lucas M.S. in Artificial Intelligence for Business student
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Tamara Ward-Lucas arrived, quite unexpectedly, at a career crossroads.
She couldn't go back; the job she once loved had changed beyond r more
University of Chicago Divinity School: Media Theorist Patrick Jagoda to Deliver 2026 Nuveen Lecture
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The University of Chicago Divinity School issued the following news:
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Media Theorist Patrick Jagoda to Deliver 2026 Nuveen Lecture
September 9, 2026
The University of Chicago Divinity School is pleased to announce the 2026 Nuveen Lecture, funded by the Baptist Theological Union, to be delivered by Patrick Jagoda, William Rainey Harper Professor in the Departments of English Language and Literature, Cinema and Media Studies, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, a more
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering: Harnessing AI to Find New Materials
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering issued the following news:
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Harnessing AI to find new materials
By: Emily Ayshford
PhD student Rodrigo Pires Ferreira uses his talents for problem solving to discover new materials for future technologies
September 10, 2026
Whether he's solving crosswords, playing poker, or conducting scientific research, Rodrigo Pires Ferreira is a problem solver at heart.
"It almost doesn't even matter more
University of Georgia: Interviewing With AI? Try Not to Let the Robot Affect Your Behavior
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Interviewing with AI? Try not to let the robot affect your behavior
AI makes finding a new hire faster, but it can't tell when candidates exaggerate, new study finds
Sep 10, 2026 - By J. Merritt Melancon
A firm handshake used to be all a job candidate needed to make a good first impression, but today a growing number of firms are relying on artificial intelligence to screen applicants.
Using AI to condu more
University of Hartford: Barney School Expands AI Education With New Industry-Supported Pathway
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news:
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Barney School Expands AI Education with New Industry-Supported Pathway
September 09, 2026
Preparing students for success has always been at the core of a University of Hartford education. Today, that increasingly includes understanding and applying artificial intelligence--including at the Barney School of Business, where students are learning to navigate a digital economy already being reshap more
University of Iowa College of Engineering: Ziqing Lu Honored With Best Thesis Award for Research on Building More Reliable Reinforcement Learning Models
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Ziqing Lu honored with Best Thesis Award for research on building more reliable reinforcement learning models
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Ziqing Lu has received the Best Thesis Award from the University of Iowa's Program of Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (AMCS) for her dissertation, "Adversarial Robustness of Reinforcement Learning Systems." Lu conducted her research un more
Vanderbilt University Peabody College: Fall Faculty Assembly Celebrates Research, Service Awards
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- Vanderbilt University Peabody College issued the following news:
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Fall faculty assembly celebrates research, service awards
Faculty theme for 2026-27 revealed: "Let us serve so that all may flourish."
Sep 10, 2026, 11:04 AM
Vanderbilt faculty filled the Student Life Center for the 2026 Fall Faculty Assembly on Sept. 3, listening as Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost C. Cybele Raver celebrated their achievements and their dedication to students. more
Vanguard Ranks Among Top Retirement Providers in JD Power 2026 U.S. Retirement Plan Digital Experience Study
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 (TNSrep) -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release:
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Vanguard Ranks Among Top Retirement Providers in JD Power 2026 U.S. Retirement Plan Digital Experience Study
Vanguard ranks third in website experience and fourth in mobile app experience, as participants increasingly engage through digital channels.
VALLEY FORGE, PA - Vanguard ranked among the top retirement plan providers in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Retiremen more
Verisk and Qantev Collaborate to Help Health Insurers in APAC and GCC Markets Improve Access to Cover and Claims Efficiency
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Verisk and Qantev Collaborate to Help Health Insurers in APAC and GCC Markets Improve Access to Cover and Claims Efficiency
Connects Verisk's established health risk assessment capabilities with Qantev's AI claims platform to help health and life insurers across Asia-Pacific and GCC strengthen underwriting precision, claims performance
PARIS, France - Ver more
Vishay Intertechnology XClampR Bidirectional Flat Clamping TVS in DO-218AC Package Deliver Low Clamping Voltage, High Power Density
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Vishay Intertechnology XClampR(R) Bidirectional Flat Clamping TVS in DO-218AC Package Deliver Low Clamping Voltage, High Power Density
MALVERN, Pa. -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of bidirectional XClampRO flat clamping transient voltage suppressors (TVS) in the surface-mount DO-218AC package. The industry's first such devices to p more
Worldwide Server Market Revenue Hits Record $166.3 Billion in the Second Quarter of 2026 as AI Infrastructure Investment Continues to Broaden, According to IDC
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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Worldwide Server Market Revenue Hits Record $166.3 Billion in the Second Quarter of 2026 as AI Infrastructure Investment Continues to Broaden, according to IDC
The highest quarterly revenue in the market's history as rising shipment volumes and higher average selling prices both drive growth, and branded OEMs continue gaining share fro more
$76 Million in Philanthropic Commitments to Advance Illinois Tech's Academic Transformation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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$76 Million in Philanthropic Commitments to Advance Illinois Tech's Academic Transformation
Illinois Tech has announced $76 million in recent philanthropic commitments to invest in students and advance the university's student-first academic transformation. Led by a landmark $25 million commitment from University Regent Craig Duchossois and his wife, Janet, the collective support from more
13 faculty chosen for NSF CAREER awards
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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13 faculty chosen for NSF CAREER awards
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Thirteen professors have been recognized by the National Science Foundation for exceptional achievements early in their research careers. Each has received a 2026 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award, the NSF's most prestigious award in support of early-career faculty who show great promise as future academic role models in more
2026 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar to Address Operational, Workforce and Emerging Industry Challenges
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 10 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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2026 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar to Address Operational, Workforce and Emerging Industry Challenges
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Poultry rendering professionals will explore the latest operational, regulatory and workforce issues affecting the industry at U.S. Poultry & Egg Association's (USPOULTRY) upcoming Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar, sponsored by USPOULTRY and the Poultr more
Abbe R. Gluck Named Chair of Yale's Women Faculty Forum
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Abbe R. Gluck Named Chair of Yale's Women Faculty Forum
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Abbe R. Gluck '00; Alfred M. Rankin Professor of Law and founding faculty director of the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy, Yale Law School; and Professor of Internal Medicine (General Medicine), Yale School of Medicine; will become the chair of Yale University's Women Faculty Forum (WFF). She follows, among others, Professors Na more
AECOM and Jacobs joint venture appointed program delivery partner for MetroLink
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM and Jacobs joint venture appointed program delivery partner for MetroLink
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Ireland's first metro railway will enhance connectivity, support sustainable growth and transform mobility across Dublin
Global program management and metro delivery experience, combined with local knowledge, to support delivery of one of Ireland's largest infrastructure inves more
AI-enabled analysis of pathology slides may help assess risk of pancreatic cancer recurrence
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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AI-enabled analysis of pathology slides may help assess risk of pancreatic cancer recurrence
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -Mayo Clinic researchers have found that artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled spatial analysis can identify patterns in routine pathology slides that may help clinicians identify which patients with pancreatic cancer are at greater risk of recurrence after treatment an more
AIM for Scale receives $10 million to bring AI-powered weather services to millions of farmers
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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AIM for Scale receives $10 million to bring AI-powered weather services to millions of farmers
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The Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale), part of the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, has received a $10 million grant from the OpenAI Foundation to help governments bring AI-powered weather services to millions of farmers across South and Southeast Asi more
Akamai and MuleSoft Unify Real-Time API Defense and AI Policy Control, Extending Governance Across Agent Fabric
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release:
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Akamai and MuleSoft Unify Real-Time API Defense and AI Policy Control, Extending Governance Across Agent Fabric
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With unmonitored APIs and shadow AI deployments continuing to create critical security blind spots that leave corporate data exposed, Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) today announced an expanded technology coll more
TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 10 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news:
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Annual CISO Summit allows leaders to discuss emerging threats, share solutions
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The Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute (OCII) at The University of Tulsa recently hosted its third annual CISO Summit, bringing together cybersecurity leaders from across Oklahoma for a day of networking, collaboration and candid discussion about the challenges facing today's informa more
Association for Competitive Technology: Correcting the Record - State of the Digital Markets Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Association for Competitive Technology (formerly the ACT - The App Association) the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Correcting the Record: State of the Digital Markets Act
Brussels, Belgium - Today, the Association for Competitive Technology, a global technology small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) trade association with nearly three decades of experience advocating for pro-growth and pro-innovation policy environments, released 'State of the DMA: more
ASTRO to Showcase Advances in Radiation Medicine and Cancer Research in 2026 Annual Meeting Press Program
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release:
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ASTRO to showcase advances in radiation medicine and cancer research in 2026 Annual Meeting Press Program
ARLINGTON, Va., September 9, 2026
As researchers and clinicians from across the globe prepare to gather in Boston for the 2026 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting, ASTRO announced today the studies selected for the meeting's official press progr more
Big Ideas Start Here: NFTE Launches 2026-2027 World Series of Innovation for Young Changemakers Ages 5-24
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news:
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Big Ideas Start Here: NFTE Launches 2026-2027 World Series of Innovation for Young Changemakers Ages 5-24
Global Innovation Challenge Invites Youth to Reimagine Education, Financial Well-Being, Health, and Economic Opportunity Through Entrepreneurial Thinking
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NEW YORK, NY (Sept. 9, 2026) - he Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the launch of the 2026-2027 World Series more
Call for Technical Papers and Panels Now Open for the NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference at NAB Show 2027
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release:
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Call for Technical Papers and Panels Now Open for the NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference at NAB Show 2027
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Proposals for the technical papers and panels are now being accepted for the 2027 NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference, part of NAB Show 2027, held April 4-7, 2027, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This conference is an opportunity more
Calvin University invests in campus-wide AI initiative to support student success
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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Calvin University invests in campus-wide AI initiative to support student success
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As AI adoption accelerates across campuses, Calvin University is taking a decisive step forward -equipping its entire campus community with access to BoodleBox, a collaborative AI platform designed for responsible teaching, learning, and working. This initiative strengthens Calvin University's position at the forefront of e more
Can Routine Lab Data Predict Chemotherapy Side Effects?
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Can Routine Lab Data Predict Chemotherapy Side Effects?
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Key Takeaways
* Nutrition and immune status before chemotherapy may predict how patients experience treatment.
* Simple lab data like the Prognostic Nutritional Index may help identify high-risk patients earlier.
* The goal is more proactive, personalized supportive care that improves how patients tolerate and feel dur more
Catching up with...Susan Manchester
SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 10 -- Union College posted the following news:
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Catching up with...Susan Manchester
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Susan Manchester celebrated her 20th year with Union this September. As the associate director and nurse practitioner at Wicker Wellness Center, she helps students achieve their health and wellness goals.
"There's never a dull moment as you never know who is going to walk through the door. Every day, week, month and trimester offer something new and exciting," she said.
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Chairman Hawley Launches Investigation into OpenAI for Hacking, Existential Risk of AI Products
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Hawley Launches Investigation into OpenAI for Hacking, Existential Risk of AI Products
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WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), as Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee on Disaster Management, launched an investigation into OpenAI for their AI agents' hack of Hugging Face in July 2026. The investigation will also probe the existential risk of new AI products.
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Civil Engineering Leading Multi-University Study to Strengthen Idaho's Bridges
POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Civil Engineering Leading Multi-University Study to Strengthen Idaho's Bridges
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An expert research team from ISU, East Texas A&M University, Boise State University, Kennesaw State University, and the bridge engineering firm Marx & Arndt Engineering, LLC, will be taking a three-year look at how to help the Idaho Transportation Department protect its hundreds of bridge decks. The deck of a bridge is the surf more
Clark announces new faculty, administrators
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Clark announces new faculty, administrators
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Clark University welcomed several new faculty members and administrators this semester, and also announced that several current faculty are taking on administrative roles.
#Undergraduate scholarship
Cyril Ghosh, professor of political science and the Lloyd B. Politsch '33 Chair of Law, has been named interim associate dean of undergraduate scholarship, a new more
CMU Researchers Develop 'Electrotech Moneyball' Framework To Rank Risk and Opportunity in Energy and AI Supply Chains
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU Researchers Develop 'Electrotech Moneyball' Framework To Rank Risk and Opportunity in Energy and AI Supply Chains
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Carnegie Mellon University researchers developed a framework() to help the United States secure the power infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, all while reducing vulnerabilities in the global supply chains that make that infr more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Amazon Web Services are collaborating to help develop new ways to detect and diagnose diseases
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 10 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are collaborating to help develop new ways to detect and diagnose diseases
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September 10, 2026 -Columbia researchers will be able to access AWS cloud and AI technology, allowing rapid access to large, complex data sets to help speed the development of models that predict health outcomes and advance patient c more
Compact for America's Youth Launches with New Commitments from Labor, Industry, Education and Philanthropy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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Compact for America's Youth Launches with New Commitments from Labor, Industry, Education and Philanthropy
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WASHINGTON-Leaders from industry, labor, education and philanthropy today launched the Compact for America's Youth, a challenge to public and private sector leaders to open real paths from school into careers for young people. The AFT, CareerWise and Jobs for more
Computer science professor Chandan Kumar receives 'high-throughput computing' training at OSG School
ALFRED, New York, Sept. 10 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
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Computer science professor Chandan Kumar receives 'high-throughput computing' training at OSG School
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Alfred University students and faculty will have new opportunities to work with large-scale computing resources following computer science faculty Chandan Kumar's participation in the competitive 2026 OSG School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
OSG is a consortium dedicated to the advancement o more
Creighton reaches record enrollment as Class of 2030 begins
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 10 -- Creighton University posted the following news:
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Creighton reaches record enrollment as Class of 2030 begins
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Creighton University set an overall enrollment record this fall, reaching 8,948 students while welcoming the third-largest freshman class in University history.
The total includes students across Creighton's undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, marking a new enrollment high for the University as a whole.
"An increasing number of stud more
Device gives first view of animal brain activity in the field
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Device gives first view of animal brain activity in the field
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A new wireless device - lighter than a U.S. dime and shaped like a tiny chef's hat - can track the brainwaves of animals as they move in natural habitats, opening doors to understanding complex behaviors that are impossible to study in the lab.
In a paper published Sept. 10 in Nature Methods, researchers provide a proof-of-concept for the device, more
Dr. Zeleny Speaks Out on Measures to Keep AI Usage in Check in the Classroom
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Dr. Zeleny Speaks Out on Measures to Keep AI Usage in Check in the Classroom
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#'In a lot of ways, we have made these assignments harder'
Interviewed in The Washington Post, Dr. Rachael Zeleny, director of the Writing Program and associate professor of English and Integrated Arts at The University of Baltimore, says higher education is making strides toward the proper usage of AI in the classroom. more
Eight Faculty Appointments at Tulane Law Add Expertise, Leadership
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news:
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Eight Faculty Appointments at Tulane Law Add Expertise, Leadership
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Tulane Law School begins the new academic year with a distinguished chair appointment and a group of new scholars, practitioners and a visiting professor whose expertise ranges from artificial intelligence and intellectual property to environmental law, criminal defense, tax policy and international law.
Professor Ronald J. Sc more
Emerging Technologies Forum Returns to New Haven This October
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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Emerging Technologies Forum Returns to New Haven This October
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Southern Connecticut State University will bring together educators, students, industry leaders, and community partners this fall for the 2026 Emerging Technologies Forum, a daylong event focused on the technologies and workforce needs shaping Connecticut's future.
The forum will take place Friday, October 23, from 9 a.m. more
ETAMU-Led Fire Data Consortium Uses AI to Improve Firefighter Health and Safety
COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 10 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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ETAMU-Led Fire Data Consortium Uses AI to Improve Firefighter Health and Safety
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The initiative will unite researchers, fire departments and advanced technology to turn fragmented data into actionable insights.
Firefighters routinely work under conditions that push the human body to its limits. They battle extreme heat, lift heavy equipment, wo more
Explore AI-supported Online Proctoring and What Makes a Career Rruly Satisfying
POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Explore AI-supported Online Proctoring and What Makes a Career Rruly Satisfying
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ITRC Workshop: Honorlock and AI
Presenter: Cathy Leavitt, ITRC
Date/Location: Monday, September 14, noon - 1pm, REND 129 and via Zoom
Description: Join us for an overview of Honorlock, ISU's online proctoring platform. We'll
explore how Honorlock uses AI-supported tools to monitor online exams, support academic
integr more
Explore the Roar Campus Visit Day Set for Sept. 25
CANTON, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news:
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Explore the Roar Campus Visit Day Set for Sept. 25
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* Event Details: Culver-Stockton College is hosting its fall "Explore the Roar" visit day for high school students on Friday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
* Schedule Highlights: Attendees will tour campus with a student ambassador, meet with faculty and admission counselors, participate in hands-on academic activities, and receive a f more
Fall faculty assembly celebrates research, service awards
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Fall faculty assembly celebrates research, service awards
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Vanderbilt faculty filled the Student Life Center for the 2026 Fall Faculty Assembly on Sept. 3, listening as Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost C. Cybele Raver celebrated their achievements and their dedication to students.
Faculty Senate Chair and Principal Senior Lecturer of Classical and Religious Studies Jason H more
From classroom to cyber range: W&M students take on critical infrastructure threats
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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From classroom to cyber range: W&M students take on critical infrastructure threats
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The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. - Ed.
Most people turn on a faucet without giving much thought to the complex systems that make clean drinking water possible. It is an essential service that is easy to take for granted, but a series more
From UNF Career Fair to FIS Career: How partnerships are building Jacksonville's workforce pipeline
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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From UNF Career Fair to FIS Career: How partnerships are building Jacksonville's workforce pipeline
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A discussion at a University of North Florida career fair helped launch William Moorefield's career.
As a business management student, Moorefield met recruiters from Jacksonville-based FIS while exploring internship opportunities. What began as a conversation led to a summer internship and u more
G2 Brings Verified Software Market Data to OpenAI's ChatGPT Work
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2 Brings Verified Software Market Data to OpenAI's ChatGPT Work
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AI is quickly becoming a new interface for how people find information, analyze markets, and make business decisions. But as AI becomes more embedded in everyday work, one thing matters more than ever: the quality and context of the data behind the answer.
That's why we're excited to be part of OpenAI's latest launch of the Data agen more
Gaines Center continues 'Year of the Human Algorithm' with acclaimed author Ted Chiang
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Gaines Center continues 'Year of the Human Algorithm' with acclaimed author Ted Chiang
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The University of Kentucky Gaines Center for the Humanities will continue its "Year of the Human Algorithm" with a visit from acclaimed science fiction author Ted Chiang, whose award-winning novella "Story of Your Life" inspired the 2016 film "Arrival." Chiang's work explores questions surrounding technology, art more
Good vibes: Phones promote shared space, not silos, in Arts Quad installation
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Good vibes: Phones promote shared space, not silos, in Arts Quad installation
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What's your vibe?
Answer that prompt and a design research project installed on the Arts Quad invites visitors into an immersive space that they help design in the moment, blending physical and digital experience.
"Vibe Coating," created by College of Architecture, Art and Planning (AAP) faculty members Suzanne Lettieri, M.Arch. ' more
Grant-funded physics research uses AI to explore deep within the Earth
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Grant-funded physics research uses AI to explore deep within the Earth
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For over two decades, Clark Physics Professor Arshad Kudrolli has studied the flow of fluids and gases that erode and reshape the Earth underground. His foundational research contributes to identifying new energy and water sources, preventing human-induced earthquakes during fracking, and storing carbon beneath the land, allowing ind more
GRCC Highlights Practical Skills and Community During Tech Week Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news:
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GRCC Highlights Practical Skills and Community During Tech Week Grand Rapids
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Tech Week Grand Rapids will take place Sept. 14-19 with over 120 independently hosted events taking place around the city. Faculty and staff from GRCC's Schools of Business and Industry, STEM and Workforce Training are excited to participate and highlight how the college's programs are helping students learn practic more
GSA Expands OneGov AI Offerings with Discounted, Consumption-Based Access to OpenAI's ChatGPT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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GSA Expands OneGov AI Offerings with Discounted, Consumption-Based Access to OpenAI's ChatGPT
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AI 2.0 agreement delivers a 50% discount and streamlined access to advanced AI tools for federal agencies
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a new OneGov agreement with OpenAI that will make its ChatGPT models available to the federal government throu more
Haas PhD student wins dissertation award for study on AI erosion of professional judgment
BERKELEY, California, Sept. 10 -- The University of California Haas School of Business posted the following news release:
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Haas PhD student wins dissertation award for study on AI erosion of professional judgment
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A paper by UC Berkeley Haas doctoral student Dr. Farnam Mohebi, exploring how delegating routine tasks to AI can erode professional expertise, has won Texas A&M's Mays Business School AI Dissertation Proposal Competition in the management category.
The paper was selected fro more
Houlihan Lokey Finds That Stress Among the Smallest Private Credit Borrowers Has Climbed More Than Tenfold Since 2023
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, posted the following news release:
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Houlihan Lokey Finds That Stress Among the Smallest Private Credit Borrowers Has Climbed More Than Tenfold Since 2023
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* Among borrowers below $20 million of EBITDA, loans valued below 90% of par have risen from roughly 1% in 2023 to 12% today.
* The pressure is now reaching the next cohort up, borrowers with $20 million to $100 million of E more
How Are Data Centers Impacting Health?
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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How Are Data Centers Impacting Health?
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Data centers have become a contentious issue across the country.
Owing in large part to the increased use of artificial intelligence, more and more data centers are being constructed in the U.S.
This has come with significant costs. Data centers gobble up a tremendous amount of energy, most of which still comes from fossil fuels. This has also increased e more
How one researcher is working toward AI use for cancer patient treatment
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 10 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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How one researcher is working toward AI use for cancer patient treatment
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A UAB researcher is working to establish how artificial intelligence can be used to better understand one of cancer's most-faced questions. Researchers have spent decades working to address some of cancer care's most challenging questions, including how to predict what determines whether a patient's sickness will respond to a t more
How VCU's Pioneering Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program is Evolving With Changing Times - and New Threats
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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How VCU's pioneering homeland security and emergency preparedness program is evolving with changing times - and new threats
More than two decades after its founding, the program that helped define an academic field is reshaping its curriculum around a profession whose boundaries have largely disappeared.
By Julia Carey
Twenty-five years ago, the Sept. 11 attacks transformed the nation's underst more
IAB Raises 2026 U.S. Ad Spend Forecast to +12.3% YoY Growth, as Strong First Half Lifts Expectations
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Media] -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news:
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IAB Raises 2026 U.S. Ad Spend Forecast to +12.3% YoY Growth, as Strong First Half Lifts Expectations
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New York, NY - September 10, 2026 - Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the leading trade organization for the digital advertising ecosystem, today released its 2026 Outlook Study: September Update, raising its full-year U.S. ad spend growth forecast to 12.3%, up 2.8 percentage poin more
IBM and NASA Release Open-Source AI Model to Support Lunar Exploration
ARMONK, New York, Sept. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM and NASA Release Open-Source AI Model to Support Lunar Exploration
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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., SEPT 10, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) and NASA today announced the open-source release of the NASA-IBM Lunar Foundation Model, one of the first publicly available foundation models for scientific exploration of the Moon, now available. Trained on an extensive lunar observation dataset curated b more
IBM, Lockheed Martin Announce Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub at ETH Zurich, Anchored by Switzerland's First IBM Quantum Computer
ARMONK, New York, Sept. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM, Lockheed Martin Announce Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub at ETH Zurich, Anchored by Switzerland's First IBM Quantum Computer
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Zurich, Switzerland - September 10, 2026 \- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), through an offset agreement with armasuisse, Switzerland's Federal Office for Defence Procurement, today established a hub for quantum innovation at ETH Zurich, a p more
ICYMI: Senator Murray Visits PNNL in Sequim, Vows to Protect Federal Funding for National Labs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Senator Murray Visits PNNL in Sequim, Vows to Protect Federal Funding for National Labs
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Sequim, WA - U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited the Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) Sequim campus, which houses the only marine research facilities in the Department of Energy's (DOE) national lab complex. The Sequim camp more
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Institute of International Bankers issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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IIB Supports Risk-Based AML/CFT Reform, Seeks Greater Regulatory Clarity
Recommendations would promote consistent supervision, responsible innovation, and effective implementation
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NEW YORK, NY - The Institute of International Bankers today submitted comments to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System supporting its efforts to modernize anti-money laundering a more
Inaugural $10M DoW Grant to Enhance University, Defense Research Capacity
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Inaugural $10M DoW Grant to Enhance University, Defense Research Capacity
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 10, 2026) - The U.S. Department of War has named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University an inaugural recipient of a five-year, $10 million grant to establish Accelerate-DAQ, a project focused on expanding N.C. A&T's defense research capaci more
Independence Blue Cross collaborates with Hippocratic AI to enhance member support
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, posted the following news release:
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Independence Blue Cross collaborates with Hippocratic AI to enhance member support
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Independence Blue Cross (IBX) has started working with Hippocratic AI, a health care technology company focused on safety-centered artificial intelligence, to introduce conversational voice AI support for members. This new capability is more
Inside the Core We Explore the Nature of Reality
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Inside the Core We Explore the Nature of Reality
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Inside the Core, in Core I, students are reading the works of Plato, including the "Allegory of the Cave" from his Republic. This famous Socratic allegory tells of people living in a cave, chained and able to see only shadows reflected on a wall. The shadows come from a fire behind them, with objects being carried by others, and the chained individua more
Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School: Alum Eric Jones Takes Information Systems From Carey to Space
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School issued the following news:
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Alum Eric Jones takes information systems from Carey to space
For Eric Jones, the technologies may have changed dramatically since his days at Carey Business School. But the questions that first shaped his thinking remain remarkably familiar: How do complex systems connect? Where are the risks? And what happens when one critical piece fails?
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When Eric Jones (Information Sys more
Kenneth Warren to deliver Aims of Education speech to Class of 2030
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Kenneth Warren to deliver Aims of Education speech to Class of 2030
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For many, "uncertainty" has become an era-defining word.
Rapid technological advances, shifting global landscape and even an unclear picture of what happens after college graduation has led to a feeling that the future is one big, looming question.
In his upcoming Aims of Education address, Prof. Kenneth Warren won't attempt to pr more
MEDIA ALERT: Global Industry Leaders Join Cisco's WebexOne
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release:
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MEDIA ALERT: Global Industry Leaders Join Cisco's WebexOne
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept 10 2026 -As organizations rethink how people work alongside AI, Cisco's WebexOne will bring together leaders from some of the world's largest companies to share what's working and what's next. Taking place October 5-8, 2026, in Austin, Texas, Cisco's annual AI Collaboration and Customer Experience more
Meet the Class of 2030
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 10 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news:
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Meet the Class of 2030
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Somehow, 2030 has gone from sounding like the year one plans to reopen a time capsule to appearing on college diplomas just four years from now.
For the 560 first-year students beginning their Salve Regina University story this fall, a lot can happen between now and then. Student Government Association President Simar Jagpal '27 has one piece of advice for them: Don't worry more
Morgan State University and Google Public Sector Collaborate to Build Next-Generation AI Campus
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release:
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Morgan State University and Google Public Sector Collaborate to Build Next-Generation AI Campus
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Collaboration Serves as National Blueprint for HBCU Digital Transformation, Driving Advanced Research and Sovereign AI Innovation Toward R1 Status
BALTIMORE and SUNNYVALE, Calif. -September 10, 2026 -Morgan State University today announced a new collaboration with Google Public Sector to build a n more
N.C. State Receives $20 Million Grant to Develop New AI-Enabled Learning Technologies
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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NC State Receives $20 Million Grant to Develop New AI-Enabled Learning Technologies
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded North Carolina State University a five-year, $20 million grant to support research on artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can generate interactive narratives effective at engaging K-12 students and improving learning. The grant is a renewal of a previou more
NEMA Welcomes Six New Members as Demand Grows for Electrical Infrastructure and Grid Modernization
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NEMA Welcomes Six New Members as Demand Grows for Electrical Infrastructure and Grid Modernization
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ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced that five manufacturing companies and one associate member have joined the association. The additions arrive as the electroindustry experiences enor more
New Issue Brief: New York's LOADinG Act: Protecting Public-Sector Jobs from AI
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following news release:
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New Issue Brief: New York's LOADinG Act: Protecting Public-Sector Jobs from AI
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The LOADinG Act was introduced to govern AI usage in state government. Four rounds of legislation later, it lacks any oversight rules and its labor protections extend to nearly every public employer in the state.
NEW YORK, NY - Artificial intelligence could transform New York's state and local govern more
New professorship to fuel research at the intersection of finance and AI
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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New professorship to fuel research at the intersection of finance and AI
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State alumnus Ken Kulju, a founding member of the Penn State Smeal College of Business's Finance Advisory Board, recently made a $3 million estate commitment to endow the Ken Kulju Professorship in Finance.
He also pledged $250,000 over the next five years for early activation of the pr more
Nonprofit professionals examine leadership styles at LSUS regional conference
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news:
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Nonprofit professionals examine leadership styles at LSUS regional conference
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SHREVEPORT -A road map to yourself.
Through all the definitions, explanations and knowledge shared in Dr. Heather Carpenter's speech as part of the 2026 North Louisiana Nonprofit Impact Conference on Thursday, a key aspect of Carpenter's presentation was that local nonprofit professionals discovered more
Nurses celebrate final passage of landmark A.I. bills, urge Gov. Newsom to sign
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses celebrate final passage of landmark A.I. bills, urge Gov. Newsom to sign
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Union nurses with California Nurses Association (CNA) celebrated the final passage through both houses of the California Legislature of two CNA-sponsored bills (AB 1979, AB 2575) with landmark guardrails on the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in health care, now awaiting Governor Gavin Ne more
NVIDIA and Palantir Bring Sovereign Intelligence to Critical Supply Chains
SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA and Palantir Bring Sovereign Intelligence to Critical Supply Chains
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News Summary:
* Collaboration establishes an AI stack combining Palantir sovereign AI and custom NVIDIA Nemotron open models for complex supply chain operations.
* The AI stack is first being deplo more
Penn State-Great Valley Welcomes Two New Engineering Faculty Members
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news:
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Great Valley welcomes two new engineering faculty members
New faculty are teaching engineering management, artificial intelligence and machine learning classes
September 10, 2026 By Allison Duncan
MALVERN, Pa. -- Penn State Great Valley's engineering division welcomed two new faculty members for the fall 2026 semester.
Trisha Campanaro, assistant professor of engineering m more
Permitting Delays Block AI-Era Broadband, New ICLE Issue Brief Finds
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 10 [Category: Economics] -- The International Center for Law and Economics posted the following news:
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Permitting Delays Block AI-Era Broadband, New ICLE Issue Brief Finds
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Jeffrey Westling September 10, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 10, 2026) -Permitting and access costs can exceed the price of the fiber needed to build a broadband network, according to a new issue brief from the International Center for Law & Economics (ICLE). The brief argues that delays, fragm more
Prebys Foundation awards $1 million grant to support science careers
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release:
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Prebys Foundation awards $1 million grant to support science careers
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Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute has received a two-year, $1 million grant from the Prebys Foundation to support institute scientists at three critical career stages: entering graduate school, early-career, and mid-career.
"These are challenging and often difficult times for almost a more
Prepare To Embrace the Unexpected, New Students Hear at Hunter Convocation
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news:
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Prepare To Embrace the Unexpected, New Students Hear at Hunter Convocation
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Ahmed Tigani '07 MUP '13 stood before Hunter College's newest students on September 4 offering a confession that may have surprised many in the audience. Today he oversees one of New York City's largest and most complex agencies as commissioner of the Department of Buildings, regulating co more
Rep. Gabe Evans, Acting United States Secretary of Labor, Keith Sonderling, Highlight Colorado's Manufacturing and Skilled Workforce
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gabe Evans, Acting United States Secretary of Labor, Keith Sonderling, Highlight Colorado's Manufacturing and Skilled Workforce
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DENVER, CO -Congressman Gabe Evans welcomed Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling back to Colorado's Eighth Congressional District for two site visits and workforce roundtables highlighting the manufacturers, skilled trades, truckers, and small businesses p more
Rep. Haley Stevens Champions Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act to Prepare Students for Data-Driven Economy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Haley Stevens Champions Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act to Prepare Students for Data-Driven Economy
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens alongside Reps. Jim Baird (R-IN), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act, to expand access to data science education and make sure Michigan students have th more
Rep. McCormick and Chairman Babin Seek Information on Federal Biotechnology Research and Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. McCormick and Chairman Babin Seek Information on Federal Biotechnology Research and Security
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House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick sent letters to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya, and National Science Found more
Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to Energy Secretary Wright
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to Energy Secretary Chris Wright:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 9, 2026
Chris Wright
Secretary
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave. S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20585
Dear Secretary Wright,
The House Committee on S more
Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to NIH Director Bhattacharya
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 9, 2026
Jay Bhattacharya
Director
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Dear Director Bhattac more
Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to NSF Acting Director Stone
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to National Science Foundation Acting Director Brian Stone:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 9, 2026
Mr. Brian Stone
Chief of Staff, Performing the duties of the NSF Director
National Science Foundation
401 Dulany Street
Ale more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more
Salesforce Completes Acquisition of Fin
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Completes Acquisition of Fin
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Fin's customer agent platform joins Salesforce, giving companies faster, more flexible ways to automate customer service and deliver measurable outcomes
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -September 10, 2026 -Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world's #1 AI CRM, today announced it has completed its more
Salesforce Introduces the Trusted Enterprise AI Harness
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Introduces the Trusted Enterprise AI Harness
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A new architecture that gives AI a shared understanding of the customer and the business -and enables it to act with trust
Six trusted capabilities and a new AI Control Plane, built for an open and composable AI ecosystem
The Agentic Enterprise is changing h more
Salesforce's Agentforce 360 Powers the Future of Chess with FIDE
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce's Agentforce 360 Powers the Future of Chess with FIDE
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Salesforce becomes the Title Sponsor and Technological partner of FIDE.
Partnership brings the Agentforce 360 portfolio, including Slack, to the world's largest chess events and forums, powering real-time player rankings and AI-driven fan experiences more
Sen. Gallego Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following letter to the Senate leadership:
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September 9, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Chuck Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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Dear Leader Thune and Minority Leader Schumer:
I write to urge Senate leadership to support the establishment of a bipartisan Senat more
Siemens and Redington collaborate to accelerate digital transformation across Africa
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens and Redington collaborate to accelerate digital transformation across Africa
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* Redington becomes the distributor for Siemens Digital Industries Software in Egypt, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Morocco and Tanzania
* Enterprises in critical sectors - including oil and gas, mini more
South Dakota Public Universities welcome new class of students, reflecting strong enrollment across the system
MADISON, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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South Dakota Public Universities welcome new class of students, reflecting strong enrollment across the system
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PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota's public universities welcomed a new class of students this fall, with enrollment data showing the system's overall headcount holding steady and first-time freshman enrollment continuing to grow compared with last year's class.
The South Dakota Board of Regents more
Students Experience Global Learning at CSU Tuition Rates
LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 10 -- California State University issued the following news:
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Students Experience Global Learning at CSU Tuition Rates
By Alisia Ruble
9/10/2026
Through CSU International Programs, students can participate in study abroad while paying low tuition, with financial aid and scholarships helping keep global experiences within reach.
For decades, the California State University has helped students earn a high-quality degree at one of the most affordable tuition more
SwRI launches REPAIR consortium to advance industrial maintenance automation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI launches REPAIR consortium to advance industrial maintenance automation
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September 10, 2026 -A new consortium led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) will develop robotic technologies to improve the safety, efficiency and quality of inspection and maintenance tasks in the energy, petrochemical and shipbuilding sectors.
The Robotic Engineering for Paint and Ind more
Through internships, USF Institute of Applied Engineering opens direct pathway to defense careers
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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Through internships, USF Institute of Applied Engineering opens direct pathway to defense careers
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The USF Institute of Applied Engineering and its interns are is developing autonomous lunar landing technology
By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing
Jean Alvarez wanted to connect his bachelor's degree in business analytics and information systems to a larger mission tied to service more
University of Lynchburg reports financial surplus, fall first-year enrollment growth, career-focused academic programs
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news:
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University of Lynchburg reports financial surplus, fall first-year enrollment growth, career-focused academic programs
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The University of Lynchburg is opening its next chapter on solid ground: fall first-year enrollment is up, the FY26 budget closed with a surplus, and Dr. Sally Selden, the University's 12th president, has begun her tenure with momentum across academic programs and an ambitious lon more
Using AI More Does Not Reassure Workers, Managers Do
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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Using AI More Does Not Reassure Workers, Managers Do
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Workers who use artificial intelligence frequently, meaning daily or multiple times a week, are more than twice as likely to fear their jobs will be eliminated within five years as those who use AI only a few times a month or year, according to a recent Gallup study. The findings draw more
UTC researchers earn U.S. patent for wearable essential tremor control device
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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UTC researchers earn U.S. patent for wearable essential tremor control device
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The wearable tremor-control device attaches around a person's forearm, with two mechanical supports extending over the back of the hand. Courtesy of Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu.
A collaboration of researchers from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Marmara University in Turkiye has received a more
Van Hollen Presses OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Alarming New AI Model Claims, Calls for Risk Assessment of AI Capabilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen Presses OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Alarming New AI Model Claims, Calls for Risk Assessment of AI Capabilities
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Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) called on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to provide answers on the safety of the company's newly released model and to reconcile concerning statements regarding its ongoing development practices. In a letter, the Senator pressed Altman to more
VCU Homeland Security Experts Offer Insight Into the Post-9/11 Security Landscape
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU homeland security experts offer insight into the post-9/11 security landscape
Wilder School faculty Curtis Brown, David Webber and Christopher Whyte look back at the past 25 years of public security.
By Sian Wilkerson
Twenty-five years ago, the Sept. 11 attacks ushered in a new era of American life and fundamentally altered the nation's concept of safety.
In the years since, "counterterror more
Virginia Tech: Seed Grants Fuel New Approaches to Food Packaging, Cancer Research, and 4-H Evaluation
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Seed grants fuel new approaches to food packaging, cancer research, and 4-H evaluation
Three interdisciplinary Virginia Tech teams received $25,000 each through the Susan E. Duncan Innovation in Agriculture and Life Sciences Seed Grant program.
By Marya Barlow 10 Sep 2026
Three Virginia Tech research teams are exploring new interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable food packaging, cancer research, and 4-H lea more
William & Mary sustains its excellence in career outcomes for Class of 2025
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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William & Mary sustains its excellence in career outcomes for Class of 2025
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The following was originally published as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed.
Building on its sustained excellence in student outcomes, William & Mary continues to stand out as a top university for careers, according to a recent survey of the Class of 2025.
Of the 88% of members of the Class of 2025 that respo more
Alfred University team showcases battery artificial intelligence at New York State Fair
ALFRED, New York, Sept. 9 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
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Alfred University team showcases battery artificial intelligence at New York State Fair
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Alfred University faculty and students showcased artificial intelligence applications in battery technology and demonstrated microgrid simulation over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6, at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse.
The nine-member team from Alfred-which included seven students and two faculty-presented more
Alumnus Woodrow Hartzog Shapes National Conversations on Technology, Law and Justice
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 9 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Alumnus Woodrow Hartzog Shapes National Conversations on Technology, Law and Justice
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Hartzog pictured when he first joined the Cumberland School of Law faculty
Being named one of The National Law Review's Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia is the latest honor for Woodrow Hartzog '00, JD '02, but the recognition reflects a much longer journey. From his days as a journalism and mass communication s more
America's AI Action Plan After One Year: What the Administration Has Done, and What Comes Next
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release:
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America's AI Action Plan After One Year: What the Administration Has Done, and What Comes Next
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America's AI Action Plan, launched by the White House in July 2025, was not an exercise in v more
Can AI Predict What Humans Do and Why? USC Study Sheds Light on AI's Limits
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 9 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Can AI Predict What Humans Do and Why? USC Study Sheds Light on AI's Limits
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AI predicting human motivation and behaviors by watching people play games (Credit: Midjourney)
A new USC study examined whether large language models (LLMs) could reason about human behavior in strategic social situations, using simple social games to test how well the models co more
City Colleges of Chicago Outlines Vision to Drive Economic Mobility and Prosperity Across Chicago
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news:
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City Colleges of Chicago Outlines Vision to Drive Economic Mobility and Prosperity Across Chicago
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At a City Club of Chicago luncheon attended by civic, business, philanthropic, education, and government leaders, Chancellor Juan Salgado highlighted City Colleges of Chicago's growing role as the city's most accessible engine of economic opportunity and outlined a bold vision for the institution's future. more
EU ambassador to discuss AI, Ukraine during Creighton visit
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 9 -- Creighton University posted the following news:
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EU ambassador to discuss AI, Ukraine during Creighton visit
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Creighton University will host the ambassador of the European Union to the United States, Jovita Neliupsiene, for a special visit and discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
The event, held at the Hixson-Lied Auditorium inside the Harper Center on Creighton's Omaha campus, will take place at 4 p.m. and include remarks as well as a moderated Q&A session.
T more
George Mason's online MPH combines flexibility, human connection, and real-world career preparation - answers for prospective students (video)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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George Mason's online MPH combines flexibility, human connection, and real-world career preparation - answers for prospective students (video)
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Curious whether George Mason's online Master of Public Health program is right for you? Online Master of Public Health Director MB Mitcham answers common questions for prospective students. Hear about the program's flexibility, AI use, more
HACU partners with Google Cloud to offer no-cost AI training to students at HACU-member institutions
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 9 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU partners with Google Cloud to offer no-cost AI training to students at HACU-member institutions
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is partnering with Google Cloud to offer the Google Career Launchpad program to help students at HACU-member institutions develop in-demand cloud computing and AI skills.
Students pre more
Job Seekers Are Asking AI For Help Finding Opportunities. Will Your Company Be Part of the Answer?
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release:
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Job Seekers Are Asking AI For Help Finding Opportunities. Will Your Company Be Part of the Answer?
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Artificial intelligence is changing the way people look for jobs and that has important implications for ASA members.
That was the focus of a recent ASA Project Talent webinar examining how job seekers are using tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and othe more
Mason Korea welcomes students from nine countries this fall
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Mason Korea welcomes students from nine countries this fall
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George Mason University Korea welcomed its newest Patriots at the Fall 2026 Convocation on August 22, bringing together students, faculty, university leadership, and members of the Incheon Global Campus community to mark the start of a new academic year.
This fall's incoming class includes students from nine countries: Korea, the United States, more
MIT: Burst of "pink noise" may lead to more restorative sleep
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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A burst of "pink noise" may lead to more restorative sleep
Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.
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During the day, waste products such as lactic acid and worn-out proteins build up in the brain. When we sleep at night, waves of cerebrospinal fluid (C more
Niagara University to Host 2026 Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 9 -- Niagara University posted the following news:
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Niagara University to Host 2026 Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit
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Niagara University will bring together food industry leaders, innovators and experts from across the country for the 2026 Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo.
This year's summit, "Built to Thrive: Next is Now," will explore how artificial intelligence, technology, changing more
Northwood University Celebrates 50th Edition of When Free to Choose
MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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Northwood University Celebrates 50th Edition of When Free to Choose
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Northwood University's signature publication brings faculty expertise, student perspectives and enduring lessons about liberty and free enterprise to readers around the world.
Across 50 editions, When Free to Choose has invited readers to consider an idea that has shaped Northwood University since its founding: Human flourishing is greates more
NVIDIA Expands AI Infrastructure Capacity in Partnership With Australia's Data Center Ecosystem
SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Expands AI Infrastructure Capacity in Partnership With Australia's Data Center Ecosystem
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News Summary:
* NVIDIA is collaborating with Australian NVIDIA Cloud Partners and AI infrastructure partners including Firmus, Sharon AI, IREN, ResetData, Megaport, CDC, NEXTDC an more
Robotics Innovation Center Earns LEED Platinum Certification for Sustainable Construction
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Robotics Innovation Center Earns LEED Platinum Certification for Sustainable Construction
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Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Innovation Center ()(RIC) is the first CMU project to earn Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council()'s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design() (LEED) program.
Steve Guenther, assistant vice president for Facilities Management Services() (FM more
SCHUMER APPLAUDS FINALIZED $375 MILLION AWARD FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW FOR GLOBALFOUNDRIES TO LAUNCH NEW QUANTUM BUSINESS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER APPLAUDS FINALIZED $375 MILLION AWARD FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW FOR GLOBALFOUNDRIES TO LAUNCH NEW QUANTUM BUSINESS
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New York, N.Y. - U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today applauded the finalization of the U.S. Commerce Department's agreement to award up to $375 million in federal funding from Schumer's CHIPS & Science Law to launch Quantum Tech more
SPJ selects six journalists for 2026 Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 9 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ selects six journalists for 2026 Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program
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The Society of Professional Journalists has selected six journalists as the 2026 fellows for the Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program. Jolene Almendarez, Ebony Curry, Idris Mohammed, Damilola Oduolowu, Morgan Shay and Tiffany Tan will participate in the program, which connects journal more
Suicide Prevention Initiative SAFEGUARD Intends to 'Connect Warfighters With Skills and Support They Need'
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news:
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Suicide Prevention Initiative SAFEGUARD Intends to 'Connect Warfighters With Skills and Support They Need'
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In This Article
* SAFEGUARD designed to protect those at risk
* Enhancing suicide risk predictors in screening
* SAFEGUARD and military readiness
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland, published research Jan. 6, 2025, that sh more
The Imagination Advantage: A Conversation with Cassandra Vieten
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 9 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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The Imagination Advantage: A Conversation with Cassandra Vieten
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In an age when information can be had at the click of a button, Einstein's famous quote that "imagination is more important than knowledge" may be truer than ever before. At the University of California San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI), The Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination is exploring the science behin more
Turn ideas into action with this month's AI workshops
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Turn ideas into action with this month's AI workshops
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Clemson faculty, staff and students can explore practical applications of artificial intelligence through a range of workshops and events offered this September. From hands-on ChatGPT Edu sessions and AI Office Hours to OTEI's project-focused workshop and Clemson Libraries' AI literacy series, these opportunities provide guidance for using AI thought more
University of Phoenix Student Success
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 9 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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University of Phoenix Student Success
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Student reflections from President's and Dean's List honorees highlight flexibility, career-focused learning and perseverance while balancing work, family and education
University of Phoenix is spotlighting the experiences of students recognized on its July 2026 President's and Dean's Lists, sharing stories that illustrate the dedication, persistence and pe more
USC researchers land major AI-driven grants from Department of Energy
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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USC researchers land major AI-driven grants from Department of Energy
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Two University of South Carolina faculty were recently awarded significant grants as part of the first wave projects selected for the Department of Energy's Genesis Mission.
Designed to bring together a national consortium of researchers and pair them with Department of Energy resources, the Genesis Mission will help b more
UTA, Cook Children's unite on brain health
ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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UTA, Cook Children's unite on brain health
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The University of Texas at Arlington and Cook Children's will host "Brain Health Across the Lifespan" on Thursday, Sept. 10, bringing together researchers, clinicians, faculty and students to explore brain health from infancy through old age.
The symposium runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Library Atrium on the sixth floor of UTA's Centr more
WKU Computer Science Professors Awarded $305,326 NSF Grant to Redefine Introductory Programming Education
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 9 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Computer Science Professors Awarded $305,326 NSF Grant to Redefine Introductory Programming Education
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Dr. Guangming Xing and Dr. Huanjing Wang, both Professors of Computer Science in the WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, have been awarded a $305,326 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a tool designed to transform how students learn introductory programm more
Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Science: AI for Materials Needs to Be More Physics-Aware
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 (TNSjou) -- The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University issued the following news:
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AI for Materials Needs to Be More Physics-Aware
Michele Simoncelli's group introduces a new benchmark to evaluate how well machine learning models for atomic interactions translate quantum characteristics into macroscopic physical properties.
September 08, 2026
Material properties such as sound insulation, resistance to extreme heat, and thermal more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Commission Without Commissioners - The U.S. Election Assistance Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12713) on Sept. 1, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Commissioner Donald Palmer resigned from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) on April 30, 2026. On July 9, the remaining three members of the four-person commission were effectively removed from their positions. According to media reports and interviews with some more
Continuing Authorities Programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12635) on Sept. 1, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter and Anna E. Normand.
Here are excerpts:
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Continuing Authorities Programs (CAPs) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) can study and construct certain water resources projects of limited size, cost, scope, and complexity without project-specific congress more
Department of Justice Asks the Supreme Court to Review Constitutionality of Federal Prohibition on Felons Possessing Firearms Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11170) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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The Department of Justice Asks the Supreme Court to Review Constitutionality of Federal Prohibition on Felons Possessing Firearms
Federal appeals courts disagree as to whether the federal ban on individuals convicted of felonies from possessing firearms - located at 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(1) and commonly known as the "fel more
Federal Legislation and Oversight of Law Enforcement Use of Automated License Plate Readers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12735) by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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Federal Legislation and Oversight of Law Enforcement Use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs)
Law enforcement use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is relatively commonplace in many jurisdictions. Law enforcement agencies use ALPRs for a variety of proactive and reactive policing purposes, including gat more
FY2027 NDAA - Status of Legislative Activity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12704) on Sept. 1, 2026, by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen and defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Status of Legislative Activity
On April 3, 2026, President Donald Trump submitted documentation supporting the President's FY2027 budget request, including proposed funding for the U.S. Department of Def more
Large Retirement Account Balances Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13303) on Sept. 1, 2026, by income security analyst Elizabeth A. Myers:
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Large Retirement Account Balances: An Overview
Congress has authorized tax advantages to encourage employers to offer retirement plans, such as defined contribution (DC) plans, and individuals to save for retirement through such plans, or through individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Contributions to more
Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings - Circuit Split Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11438) by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings: Circuit Split
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may arrest and detain aliens for immigration status violations that render them removable from the United States. While the agency generally has discretion to release aliens from custody during the pendency of their more
Overview of Assisted Living Facilities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11544) by health and aging policy specialist Kirsten J. Colello.
Here are excerpts:
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Overview of Assisted Living Facilities
Assisted living is a term often applied to community-based residential settings that provide housing and meals (i.e., room and board), as well as long-term services and supports (LTSS), to older adults and individuals with disabilities. LTSS can incl more
State Marijuana Laws & the Dormant Commerce Clause Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11475) by legislative attorney David H. Carpenter:
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State Marijuana Laws and the Dormant Commerce Clause
Federal law classifies marijuana as a controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and, thus, criminalizes many marijuana-related activities. Despite these federal prohibitions, a majority of U.S. states have adopted laws permitting certa more
Tariff Authorities in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia & Iran Act of 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11474) by legislative attorney Christopher T. Zirpoli:
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Tariff Authorities in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On August 7, 2026, the Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (the Sanctioning Act). In addition to authorizing various sanctions against the government of the Russian Federation and Russian i more
Trump Accounts & the U.S. Territories Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13305) on Sept. 1, 2026, by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott:
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Trump Accounts and the U.S. Territories
Trump Accounts are a new type of tax-deferred savings vehicle for the benefit of children, created by the 2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21; also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act). Certain individuals can open Trump Accounts on behalf of qualifying child more
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works - Primer & Resources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11810) on Sept. 1, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter and Anna E. Normand.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works: Primer and Resources
Congress plays a role in the nation's water resources development through authorization and appropriations of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects and activities. USACE is an agenc more
U.S. Election Assistance Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10981) on Sept. 1, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton:
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The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC): An Overview
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is an independent federal agency that is charged with helping election officials to improve the administration of elections and voters to participate in the electoral process. It was est more
U.S. Marine Corps Ground Combat Element 2040 Initiative Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13276) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Marine Corps Ground Combat Element 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 planned to redesign the serv more
United Nations Issues - Appointing the UN Secretary-General Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10454) on Sept. 1, 2026, by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield.
Here are excerpts:
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United Nations Issues: Appointing the UN Secretary-General
The 10th United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) is expected to be appointed in late 2026. The UN Security Council and UN General Assembly are considering possible candidates as the second five-year term of curre more
National Infrastructure Bank - Proposals in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13304) by transportation policy specialist William J. Mallett.
Here are excerpts:
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National Infrastructure Bank: Proposals in the 119th Congress
Introduction
The term infrastructure generally refers to long-lived, capital-intensive systems and facilities in the areas of transportation, energy, water, and telecommunications. Some broader definitions also include facilitie more
Retroactive Legislation - Primer for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11293) by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Retroactive Legislation: A Primer for Congress
Black's Law Dictionary defines a retroactive law as a law "that looks backward or contemplates the past, affecting acts or facts that existed before the act came into effect." While Congress often considers legislation that would apply retroactively, the Constitution imposes som more
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13006) by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862), allows the President to impose restrictions on goods imports or enter into negotiations with trading partners if the U.S. Secretary of Commerce determines, fo more
Social Security Overview Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10426) by social policy analyst Emma K. Tatem:
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Social Security Overview
Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance - commonly referred to as Social Security - is a work-based federal insurance program authorized under Title II of the Social Security Act. It provides monthly cash benefits to workers and their families in the event the worker retires, dies, or experiences more
Two Years After SEC V. Jarkesy - Overview of Selected Appellate Decisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11473) by legislative attorneys Daniel T. Shedd and Wen W. Shen:
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Two Years After SEC v. Jarkesy: Overview of Selected Appellate Decisions
In 2024, the Supreme Court decided Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Jarkesy. The Court held that the Seventh Amendment - which provides a right to jury trial in common law actions - prohibits the SEC from imposing civil more
U.S.-Canada Relations - Current Tensions & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12734) by Peter J. Meyer, Latin American and Canadian affairs specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Canada Relations: Current Tensions and Issues for Congress
U.S.-Canada relations have sharply deteriorated under the second Trump Administration. After several decades of deepening integration, officials in both countries are reevaluating bilateral ties. Congress, which histo more
AI Investments & Potential Government Stakes in Private AI Firms Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13301) on Aug. 28, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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AI Investments and Potential Government Stakes in Private AI Firms
The rapid build-out of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and capacity has prompted policy inquiries relating to (1) the significance of AI investments, (2) the potential impact of AI on the economy and society, more
Constitution Day & Citizenship Day Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R48174) by senior knowledge management librarian Kelly M. Hoffman:
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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: Fact Sheet
Contents
Introduction ... 1
Background ... 1
Legislation ... 2
Related CRS Products ... 2
Selected Congressional Statements and Remarks ... 3
Selected Presidential Proclamations and Remarks ... 3
Government Resources ... 4
Contacts
Author Information ... more
Continuing Authorities Programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12635) on Aug. 28, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Nicole T. Carter.
Here are excerpts:
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Continuing Authorities Programs (CAPs) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) can study and construct certain water resources projects of limited size, cost, scope, and complexity without project-specific congress more
FEMA Review Council Recommendations for the National Flood Insurance Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13302) on Aug. 28, 2026, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist:
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA Review Council Recommendations for the National Flood Insurance Program
Executive Order (EO) 14180 established the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council (FRC) in January 2025 to evaluate FEMA's future role in federal emergency manage more
Great American Outdoors Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12888) on Aug. 28, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Carol Hardy Vincent and Laura B. Comay:
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The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA): Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA)?
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA; P.L. 116-152) established in the U.S. Treasury a new fund - the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration more
Immigration Enforcement Fines for Immigrants With Final Removal Orders Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12733) by immigration policy specialists Holly Straut and Audrey Singer:
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Immigration Enforcement Fines for Immigrants with Final Removal Orders
According to a press release from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), foreign nationals (aliens) who have been ordered removed from the United States and have not left the country have been issued fines, which in some cases more
Introduction to Financial Services - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10031) on Aug. 28, 2026, by financial economics specialist Karl E. Schneider and legislative attorney David H. Carpenter:
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Introduction to Financial Services: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
In 2010, through enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank; P.L. 111-203), Congress established the CFPB to implement and e more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Recent Legal Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11472) by legislative attorney Sean Stiff:
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Recent Legal Developments
For nearly 20 years, Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended, has authorized a benefit for borrowers of federal Direct Loan program student loans commonly known as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). First established by the College more
Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) on Aug. 28, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Recent Developments
As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offs more
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works - Primer & Resources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11810) on Aug. 28, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Nicole T. Carter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works: Primer and Resources
Congress plays a role in the nation's water resources development through authorization and appropriations of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects and activities. USACE is an agenc more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on Aug. 28, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed with more
U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine Since 2022 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12040).
The white paper is written by security assistance, security cooperation and global arms trade analyst Christina L. Arabia and Russian and European affairs specialists Andrew S. Bowen and Cory Welt:
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U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine Since 2022
The United States has cooperated with European governments, the European Union (EU), NATO, and others to provide increas more
U.S.-Canada Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12595) on Aug. 28, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Canada Trade Relations
The United States and Canada have one of the largest bilateral trade relationships in the world, including highly integrated energy and automotive markets. Since 1989, U.S.-Canada trade has been governed by the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreem more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
A. O. Smith Urges DOE to Incorporate Market Failures and Uncertainty Analysis in Energy Conservation Standards Review
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 8, 2026
Mr. Peter Cochran
Deputy Assistant General Counsel
Office of the General Counsel
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585
Email: ASmethodreview2022OT0004@ee.doe.gov
Reg Site: https://www.regulations.gov/document/EERE-2022-BT-OT-0004-0001
RE: A. O. Smith comments more
New York State Opposes HUD Proposal for Additional Financial Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
40 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12243-0001 |
otda.ny.gov
KATHY HOCHUL
Governor
BARBARA C. GUINN
Commissioner
RAJNI CHAWLA
Executive Deputy Commissioner
September 8th, 2026
Min Guo
Management and Program Analyst
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington DC 20410
Re: N more
1Day Sooner Urges HHS to Establish Safe Harbor Protecting Full Remuneration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 7
August 20, 2026
T. March Bell
Inspector General
Office of Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary In more
22 Environmental Groups Urge Forest Service to Extend Public Comment Period and Hold National Hearings on Roadless Rule Rescission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AFGE Local 704 * Athens County's Future Action Network (ACFAN, Ohio) * Bird Conservation Network * Central Illinois Healthy Community Alliance * Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter * Eco-Justice Collaborative * Environment Michigan * Environmental Law & Policy Center * Faith in Place * Fox Valley Citizens for Peac more
3 Pipeline Industry Groups Urge PHMSA to Limit Unrelated Conditions in Special Permits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BEFORE THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Pipeline Safety: Rationalize )
Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0135
Special Permit Conditions )
RIN: 2137-AF81
COMMENTS ON
PIPELINE SAFETY: JOINT MEETING OF THE GAS PIPELINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND more
Advanced Medical Technology Association Urges HHS to Establish Formal Safe Harbor for Clinical Trial Remuneration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Honorable Thomas March Bell
Office of Inspector General
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: OIG-2602-N
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: OIG-2602-N: Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for
Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback more
Airlines for America Urges FAA to Finalize Preemption of State Meal and Rest Break Laws for Flightcrews and Flight Attendants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, D.C.:
In the matter of
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Preempting Duty and Rest Requirements : Docket No. FAA-2026-6739
Communications with respect to this document should be sent to:
Douglas K. Mullen Senior Vice President and Chief Le more
American Antitrust Institute Urges FTC to Publish Supplemental Analysis and Reopen Comment Period on Caremark Settlement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 4, 2026
Federal Trade Commission
Office of the Secretary
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Mail Stop H-144 (Annex I)
Washington, DC 20580
Re: In the Matter of Caremark Rx, Zinc Health Services, et al. (Dkt. No. 9437)
To Whom It May Concern:
The American Antitrust Institute (AAI) respectfully submits the more
American Economic Liberties Project Urges FAA to Halt Preemption of State Meal and Rest Break Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the Federal Aviation Administration
Response to NPRM on Digital Advertising
Docket ID FAA-2026-6739-0001
Written Comments from the American Economic Liberties Project
September 4, 2026
Hon. Bryan Bedford
Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591
Re: Notic more
ATA Action Urges CMS to Withdraw Restrictive Remote Patient Monitoring Proposals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
RE: ATA Action Comments in Response to the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P); Medicare and Medic more
Avid Core LLC Urges SBA to Recalibrate Size Standard Methodology Beyond Non-Dominance to Prevent Market Distortions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Avid Core, LLC Comments on SBA's 2026 Revised Size Standards Methodology Docket No. SBA-2026-0265
Small Business Size Standards: Revised Size Standards Methodology
91 Fed. Reg. 54096 (August 20, 2026)
Avid Core, LLC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Small Business Administration's proposed 2026 Revised S more
Berkadia Managing Director Strachan Supports HUD Rescission of Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To Whom It May Concern:
I strongly support HUD's goal of reducing flood risk and improving the resilience of federally assisted and insured housing. Protecting residents, safeguarding federal investments, and encouraging responsible development in flood-prone areas are important objectives. However, based on my experience, more
Beyond Pesticides Urges EPA to Reject Proposed Residue Limits and Enact Zero Tolerances Across Food Commodities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Office of Pesticide Programs
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001
Re: Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Bifenthrin [EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0555]; Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Chlormequat Chloride [EPA- more
Blood Cancer United Urges HHS to Establish Safe Harbors for Clinical Trial Participant Travel and Remuneration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
T. March Bell, Inspector General
US Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Inspector General
Re: Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP (HHSIG-2026-0034)
Dear Inspector Gener more
Connected Health Initiative Urges CMS to Withdraw Restrictive Remote Monitoring Proposals and Reclassify Software as a Medical Device as Direct Practice Expense
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8016
RE: Comments of the Connected Health Initiative on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Medicare and M more
Council of State Community Development Agencies Urges OMB to Disapprove Proposed Information Collection for HUD Unified Grants System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Striving to Build Better Communities 630 Eye Street, N W, Washington, DC 2001
T: (202) 293-5820 W: www.coscda.org
September 8, 2026
Min Guo, Management and Program Analyst Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410
RE: Docket No. FR-7093-N-06; OMB Control No.: 2525-NEW 60-Day Noti more
Emerald Horizon Urges Maritime Administration to Prioritize Liability Architecture and Port Acceptance Regimes Over Technology Selection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC VERSION -- SUBMISSION FOR THE DOCKET
Response to Request for Information: Development of a Commercially Viable SystemCentric Small Modular Reactor Concept for Deployment in the Marine Transportation System
Docket No. MARAD-2026-0729 . 91 FR 24961 (May 7, 2026)
1. Summary of Response
Emerald Horizon welcomes MARAD more
Fearless CEO Dzirasa Backs SBA Expansion of Size Ceilings but Warns Middle Market Relief Risks Cannibalizing Smaller Entrants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
RE: Comment on Proposed Rule, Small Business Size Standards: Support for the Direction, with Recommendations on more
FID Governance LLC Urges FTC to Overhaul Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Estimates for Safeguards Rule Notification Events
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment for FTC Docket FTC-2026-1222-0001
To: Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Secretary
Docket ID: FTC-2026-1222-0001 (Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 163, August 25, 2026) Subject: Public Comment on Proposed Extension of Information Collection Requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (Standards for S more
Fredrick Oak Consulting Urges SBA to Scale Back Management Consulting Size Standard to Preserve Set-Aside Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 3, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Small Business Size Standards, Proposed Rule, RIN 3245-AI67, Docket No. SBA-2026-0199, 91 Fed. Reg. 53741 (Au more
ImpactSphere Clinical Urges HHS to Establish Safe Harbors for Clinical Trial Participant and Caregiver Remuneration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
The Honorable T. March Bell
Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
330 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: OIG - Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP more
Interra Health Urges FTC to Expand Proposed Consent Decree to Protect Point of Prescribing Transparency Tools
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
interrahealth.com
September 4, 2026
The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson
Chairman
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580
RE: Caremark; Docket No. 9437
Dear Chairman Ferguson:
We write regarding the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC's") proposed consent decree In the Matter of Caremark more
Johnson & Johnson Urges HHS to Clarify Safe Harbors for Clinical Trial Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.
1350 I (Eye) Street, NW, Suite 1210
Washington, DC 20005 USA
T +1 202 589 1000 ccartwr@its.jnj.com
jnj.com
August 19, 2026
Office of Inspector General U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201
RE: J&J Response to Department of Heal more
KeyBank National Association Supports HUD Rescission of Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
Re: HUD-2026-1090 - Proposed Rescission of Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
Requirements
To Whom It May Concern:
KeyBank National Association (KeyBank) appreciates the opportun more
Lupus Foundation Urges HHS to Establish Clinical Trial Safe Harbor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Office of Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20210
RE: Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP (RIN 0936-AA16; File Code OIG-2602-N)
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Lupus Fou more
Minnesota Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Urges CMS to Mitigate Payment Reductions and Eliminate Ambulatory Specialty Model
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Andrew Will, MD
Twin Cities Pain Clinic
7235 Ohms Lane
Edina, MN 55439
Andrew.will@tcpain.com [612] 991-9433
August 31st, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
R more
Mission Innovation Consulting Urges SBA to Halt Size Standard Hikes in Federal IT and Adopt Tiered Set-Aside Framework
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment of Mission Innovation Consulting on Docket SBA-2026-0199 (Small Business Size Standards, RIN 3245-AI67) and Docket SBA-2026-0265 (Revised Size Standards Methodology)
Submitted via regulations.gov, September 2026
Mission Innovation Consulting, UEI VMYYRFHKG8S3. Don Smith, Founder and President
1. Standing and stak more
Mortgage Bankers Association Supports HUD Rescission of Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 8, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
The Mortgage Bankers Association ("MBA") appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD") proposal to r more
Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center Urges HHS to Establish Dedicated Safe Harbor for Clinical Trial Remuneration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable T. March Bell
Inspector General
Office of Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
August 23, 2026
Re: Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and more
New York Proton Center Urges CMS to Abandon Premature National Pricing for Proton Beam Therapy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage more
Parkinson's Foundation Urges HHS to Clarify Safe Harbors for Clinical Trial Reimbursements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Inspector General
330 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP [RIN 0936-AA16]
An estima more
Poole Fire Protection Urges SBA to Scale Back Proposed Engineering Services Size Standard Increase
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Sept. 2, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW
Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Small Business Size Standards RIN 3245-AI67 Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
Dear Mr. Lambert:
Poole Fire Protection ap more
Prolific Visions Urges SBA to Preserve Microbusiness Access Amid Proposed Size Standard Expansions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Prolific Visions, LLC.
Empowering Visionaries, Executing Success
Page | 1
Prolific Visions, LLC.
September 4, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
RE: Comments on Proposed Rule - Small Business Size Standards
more
Research!America Urges HHS to Establish Broad Safe Harbors for Clinical Trial Participant Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1
August 24, 2026
The Honorable T. March Bell
Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP;
File Code OIG-2602-N
Submitted via Regulations.g more
Stemilt Growers Urges Inclusion of Chitosan on National Organic List to Enhance Disease Management
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Corporate Office
P.O. Box 2779
Sales Office
(509) 663-1451
Wenatchee, WA
(509) 662-9667
98807-2779
www.stemilt.com
1 September 2026
National Organic Standards Board
USDA-AMS-NOP
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250-0268
Re: Support for the Petition to Add Chitosan to the National List for Disease Co more
TimeDoc Health Urges CMS to Abandon Direct Employment Mandates for Remote Patient Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
From: Aqil Chishty, Chief Executive Officer, TimeDoc Health
Re: Comments on CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1807-P)
Date: September 12, 2026
Executive Summary
TimeDoc Health is a technology-enabled care management company partnering with FQHCs, physician practices, and health systems to delive more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Traveling2Gratitude Travel Agency LLC
Columbus, Georgia
alexandra@t2gtravels.com | t2gtravels.com
September 4, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Submitted el more
United Wholesale Mortgage Backs HUD Rescission of Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Elevation Mandates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HUD Proposed Rule: Floodplain Management and Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
Docket FR-6527-P-01
Date September 4, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: Rescission of Floodplain Managemen more
University of Washington Vice Provost for Research Ostendorf Urges Clarification of Federal Fraud Laws to Facilitate Clinical Trial Participant Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
The Honorable T. March Bell
Inspector General
O7ice of Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for
Information Rega more
WCG Clinical Urges HHS to Promulgate Dedicated Safe Harbor and Civil Monetary Penalty Exception for Trial Remuneration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
WCG Clinical, Inc.
August 24, 2026
Office of Inspector General
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: Christina Hinkle
Re: File Code OIG-2602-N
Re: Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP - Remuneration to Clinical Trial Participants (RIN 0936-AA1 more
Tipoffs: Iran
9/11 Anniversary: Quarter Century of Global Counter-terrorism Has Endangered Human Rights
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 11 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following statement:
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9/11 anniversary: A quarter century of global counter-terrorism has endangered human rights
On today's 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States of America, we pay tribute to the thousands of victims who lost their lives, to their families, and to the communities whose lives were forever changed by those horrific acts of violence. We e more
American Action Forum Issues Insight: U.S. Diesel Prices Hit Record High - Factors and Implications
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The American Action Forum issued the following insight:
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U.S. Diesel Prices Hit Record High: Factors and Implications
By Shuting Pomerleau
Executive Summary
* U.S. retail diesel prices hit an all-time high of $5.85 per gallon on September 4, 2026; concurrently, the U.S. Gulf Coast diesel crack spread (a measure of profit margins) surged past $100 per barrel on September 1, 2026--a fivefold jump from the pre-Middle-East-conflict baseline of approximately $20 per more
BMJ Group: End Impunity for Targeted Attacks on Schools and Universities, Urge Experts
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ on Sept. 10, 2026:
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End impunity for targeted attacks on schools and universities, urge experts
Scholasticide must be publicly condemned and its perpetrators held to account
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Scholasticide - deliberate attacks on a society's education system in armed conflict - is a war crime that must be publicly condemned and its perpetrators held to account, insists an editorial published by The BMJ toda more
Brandeis University: Crown Center Forum Looks at How 9/11 Shaped the Middle East
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- Brandeis University issued the following news:
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Crown Center forum looks at how 9/11 shaped the Middle East
By Steve Foskett
September 10, 2026
The Crown Center for Middle East Studies this week marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with an expert panel examining whether and how the events of that day and the U.S. response have shaped the Middle East today.
The program, "Did 9/11 Make Today's Middle East?," considered more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Imagining an Insurgency in Post-Revolutionary Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary:
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Imagining an Insurgency in Post-Revolutionary Iran
Commentary by Andrew Faulhaber
Published September 10, 2026
What if Iran overplays its hand in the current conflict and the United States determines that regime change through a large-scale, boots-on-the-ground operation is the only way to restore regional and economic stability? Beyond the conventional warfighting challenges an more
D.C. Auditor: 'Uncertain Economy, Action by Congress Weaken D.C. Revenue Forecast'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The District of Columbia Auditor issued the following report entitled "Uncertain Economy, Action by Congress Weaken D.C. Revenue Forecast."
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
* Lower forecast than March 2026: The August 2026 forecast estimates gross revenue of $11.8 billion for FY 2026, down from the $12.2 billion we estimated in March but still slightly higher than the February 2026 forecast of $11.7 billion by the Office of the Chief Financial Offi more
DNC Launches New Mini-Documentary Featuring Texans Struggling to Make Ends Meet Under Trump
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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DNC Launches New Mini-Documentary Featuring Texans Struggling to Make Ends Meet Under Trump
Today, the DNC released a new mini-documentary featuring Texans' personal stories of how Donald Trump's reckless tariffs, cruel cuts to programs families rely on, and deadly and costly war with Iran have driven up costs on everything from groceries, gas, utilities, healthcare, childcare, more
DNC: After Promising No New Endless Wars, Trump and Vance's War With Iran Enters Its Seventh Month With No End in Sight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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After Promising No New Endless Wars, Trump and Vance's War With Iran Enters its Seventh Month with No End in Sight
More than six months ago, Donald Trump started a deadly and costly war with Iran that has already killed at least 18 U.S. service members and wounded at least 750 more, while sending the economy into a tailspin.
Trump and his chief dealmaker JD Vance have failed to reach an agreem more
DNC: Housing Market is Stalling Under Trump and Republicans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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The Housing Market is Stalling Under Trump and Republicans
This month, mortgage rates rose to nearly 7%
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Donald Trump has made housing unaffordable for everyday Americans. The average household has shelled out an extra $757 on housing costs, including rent and mortgage payments, since Trump took office, and mortgage rates have hit their highest level in over a year. Yet, Trump refused to sig more
DNC: Prices on Everything From Groceries to Gas Remain Sky-High in the Trump-Vance Economy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Prices on Everything from Groceries to Gas Remain Sky-High in the Trump-Vance Economy
Nearly 80% of Americans believe Trump is not focused enough on lowering prices
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Despite promising to lower prices on "Day One," Donald Trump's reckless tariffs and deadly and costly war with Iran have driven up prices on everything. Prices remain higher than when Trump took office, and inflation is swallowin more
DNC: Shot/Chaser - Night One of RNC's "Trump-A-palooza" Was a Low-Energy, Low-Attendance Disaster
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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SHOT/CHASER: Night One of RNC's "Trump-A-palooza" Was a Low-Energy, Low-Attendance Disaster
Night one of Donald Trump and Republicans' "Trump-a-palooza" was a disaster -- their podium literally fell apart, Trump's speech started with awkward technical difficulties, and the attendance and energy inside the convention center were dismal.
SHOT: Amid historically low poll numbers, more
DNC: Trump's Billionaire Cabinet Has Cozied Up to Big Corporations and Special Interests to Enrich Themselves
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Trump's Billionaire Cabinet Has Cozied Up to Big Corporations and Special Interests to Enrich Themselves
Donald Trump has used the presidency to enrich himself and his family, and his cabinet officials have followed in his footsteps. Trump appointed the richest cabinet in history, initially tapping at least 13 billionaires for government posts -- and a cabinet with a combined n more
DNC: Vance Prepares To Spin the Trump-Vance Agenda That Is Crushing Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Vance Prepares To Spin the Trump-Vance Agenda That Is Crushing Working Families
Reminder: Trump and Vance's ally said "there's just no daylight" between them
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As JD Vance takes to the podium tonight at the RNC Midterm Convention, he will defend the historically unpopular Trump-Vance agenda that has spiked prices and made life unaffordable for everyday Americans. Vance has been Donald Trump's more
FP4A Remembers the Victims of 9/11 and Calls for an End to America's Forever Wars
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Foreign Policy for America issued the following statement on Sept, 10, 2026:
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FP4A Remembers the Victims of 9/11 and Calls for an End to America's Forever Wars
Washington D.C. -- Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, Foreign Policy for America remembers the nearly 3,000 people killed that day: office workers, first responders, passengers, and colleagues who never came home. We hold their families, and all who continue to carry that loss, in our thought more
Inter-American Development Bank: 'Formal Credit and SME Performance: Reviewing Evidence From Impact Evaluations'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper in August 2026 entitled "Formal Credit and SME Performance: Reviewing Evidence from Impact Evaluations."
Here are excerpts:
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Abstract
This paper reviews the impact evaluation evidence on how expanding formal credit affects small and medium enterprise (SME) performance, focusing on developing countries, particularly Latin America, while using evidence from advanced economies to sharpen more
Lujan, N.M. Delegation Call on Apple, Google to Keep New Mexico's Name on Mapping Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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September 10, 2026
Lujan, N.M. Delegation Call on Apple, Google to Keep New Mexico's Name on Mapping Services
N.M. Delegation Demands Commitment Following Trump's Post to Rename New Mexico "New America"
Lujan's Reaction Following Trump's Post: It's New Mexico, always has been and always will be. Just like how you'll always be a sinverguenza and corrupt.
Santa Fe, N.M. - Today, U.S. Senators B more
MDP Chair Statement on Mike Rogers' Speech at The "Trump-A-Palooza" Convention
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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MDP Chair Statement on Mike Rogers' Speech at The "Trump-A-Palooza" Convention
LANSING -- Tonight, Mike Rogers stood in lockstep with Trump's unpopular, cost-raising agenda at the GOP's low-energy 'Trump-A-Palooza' convention in Texas, as gas prices skyrocket back home in Michigan. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
more
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Goes to "Trump-A-Palooza" as His and Trump's Agenda Spikes Costs Even Higher
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Mike Rogers Goes to "Trump-A-Palooza" as His and Trump's Agenda Spikes Costs Even Higher
LANSING -- Today, Price Hike Mike Rogers is attending the GOP's 'Trump-a-palooza' convention, celebrating the president whose historic unpopularity has become an "anchor" for Michigan Republicans. Meanwhile, GOP insiders are "panicking" as Rogers and other convention attendees are "dogge more
No Labels Issues Commentary: Operation Economic Outcast - What the New Iran Sanctions Plan Actually Does, and What History Says About Whether It Will Work
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary:
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September 10, 2026
Operation Economic Outcast: What the New Iran Sanctions Plan Actually Does, and What History Says About Whether It Will Work
Can the latest round of sanctions by the U.S. change Tehran's behavior?
Sam Zickar
On August 24, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stood at a podium and promised what he called an "economic D-Day" again more
Secretary of State Rubio Remarks at News Briefing at U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador
QUITO, Ecuador, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Sept. 9, 2026, by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a news briefing at the U.S. Embassy in Quito:
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SECRETARY RUBIO: All right, let's go. Hold on.
QUESTION: Secretary Rubio --
SECRETARY RUBIO: Yeah.
QUESTION: Can I - are you worried at all that U.S. partnership with Ecuador and some of the accusations of human rights abuses or disappearances will undermine and - the U.S. partnership with Delcy Rodrigue more
SLU/YouGov Poll: Amendment 3 Falls to a Dead Heat While Missourians Back Protections for the Initiative Petition Process by a 27-Point Margin
HILLSBORO, Missouri, Sept. 11 -- St. Louis University issued the following news:
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SLU/YouGov Poll: Amendment 3 Falls to a Dead Heat While Missourians Back Protections for the Initiative Petition Process by a 27-Point Margin
09/10/2026
Trump approval underwater in SLU/YouGov Poll for the first time; Kehoe, state legislature hit all-time low approval ratings.
ST. LOUIS - The August 2026 SLU/YouGov Poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters about their opinions regarding the 2026 election, more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Operation Economic Outcast Strikes Iran's Global Terrorist Proxy Network
Treasury Sanctions Networks enabling Kata'ib Hizballah and Lebanese Hizballah
WASHINGTON--Today, as part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action against the networks enabling the Iranian regime to wreak havoc in the Middle more
White House: President Trump Delivers Historic Results for the American People in Under Two Years
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The White House issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2026:
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President Trump Delivers Historic Results for the American People in Under Two Years
In less than two years, President Donald J. Trump has driven the most consequential stretch of governing in modern American history. He inherited a disaster -- and turned it into a historic comeback. President Trump sealed the border, drove violent crime to historic lows, unleashed American energy, cut taxes for working more
BREAKING: Vasquez Releases New Report Illustrating How Administration Has Cost New Mexico Families Over $3,000
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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BREAKING: Vasquez Releases New Report Illustrating How Administration Has Cost New Mexico Families Over $3,000
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On September 10, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released a new report detailing how much prices have spiked under the Trump Administration, costing New Mexicans $3,100 on average.
"Since this Administration took office, reckless tariffs, more
Clueless Carlos De La Cruz Thinks Republicans Fixed the Economy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Clueless Carlos De La Cruz Thinks Republicans Fixed the Economy
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As he stood on stage at a party that cost $25,000 a head, Carlos De La Cruz talked about the families "sitting at the kitchen table tonight, doing the math on the rent, the groceries, and the gas and wondering how it all adds up."
He went on to say that Republicans solved all those problems when they took power in more
Elon University Poll: Cooper maintains double-digit lead in North Carolina U.S. Senate race
ELON, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- Elon University posted the following news release:
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Elon University Poll: Cooper maintains double-digit lead in North Carolina U.S. Senate race
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Former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has an 11% lead over Republican Michael Whatley among likely voters in the race for the open U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis.
With the start of the early voting period now five weeks away, the latest survey by the Elon Univers more
ICYMI: At JFK Library, Kelly Speaks on Public Service, Courage, and Lessons in Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: At JFK Library, Kelly Speaks on Public Service, Courage, and Lessons in Leadership
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In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined author Rye Barcott for a conversation at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston to talk about his upbringing and living a life of service in the Navy, at NASA, and now in the U.S. Senate. Kelly shared the courage and leadership he' more
ICYMI: During August Recess, Shaheen Traveled Across New Hampshire to Continue "Affordability Action Tour," Highlight Federal Funding She Secured for Granite State Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: During August Recess, Shaheen Traveled Across New Hampshire to Continue "Affordability Action Tour," Highlight Federal Funding She Secured for Granite State Projects
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(Washington, DC) - In August, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Ag-FDA subcommittee, continued her "Affordability Action Tour" to hear more
Iran: Ongoing Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Iran: Ongoing Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters
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* Within a span of only five months, between March 18 and the end of August 2026, Iran's authorities announced the executions of 29 people in connection with recent protests. These executions were unlawful and in violation of international human rights law. Several protesters executed were teenagers aged 18 and 19. Scores more rem more
Monica De La Cruz Reminds Voters That Republicans "Promised to Bring Down Prices."
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Monica De La Cruz Reminds Voters That Republicans "Promised to Bring Down Prices."
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She sure did promise. And she sure didn't do it.
Diesel prices have hit a record high and continue to climb. The cost of health care is pushing families to their breaking point. The cost of a gallon of milk is the highest it's been in more than two decades.
And Monica De La Cruz had the audacit more
Murphy Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Sarajevo Security Conference
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Murphy Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Sarajevo Security Conference
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Washington, D.C. -Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D, led a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Sarajevo Security Conference over the weekend.
"As a member of the Helsinki Commission, a Speaker-appointed position, it was my honor to lead a bipartisan delegation to the Sarajevo Security Conference," said Co more
Pressure: Andrew Scott excels in D day drama that gets caught between history and Hollywood
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 10 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release:
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Pressure: Andrew Scott excels in D day drama that gets caught between history and Hollywood
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Secretary of state for the treasury, Scott Bessent, recently declared that the US is readying a comprehensive package of sanctions targeting Iran that in size and scale amounted to an "economic D-day". Although a problematic analogy that does disservice to the memory of those Allied soldiers who lande more
Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Georgia Farmers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Georgia Farmers
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Washington, D.C. -As the war in Iran continues, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working with Republicans and Democrats to lower fertilizer costs for Georgia farmers.
Sen. Ossoff recently cosponsored the Homegrown Fertilizer Act to help lower fertilizer costs for Georgia farmers by incentivizing more domestic fertilizer p more
University of Utah hosts inaugural Gulf States Forum & Alumni Impact Dinner
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 10 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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University of Utah hosts inaugural Gulf States Forum & Alumni Impact Dinner
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The University of Utah Office for Global Engagement and the Middle East Center invite campus and community members interested in global affairs to attend the Gulf States Forum, a one-day event exploring diplomacy, economic diversification, natural resources, and innovation across the Gulf region.
The forum is Thursday more
Voters Favor Dems Over GOP By 11 Points For Control Of U.S. House, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Trump's Handling Of Canada Trade, Iran & Russia - Ukraine War All Below 30%
HAMDEN, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Quinnipiac University Poll posted the following news:
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Voters Favor Dems Over GOP By 11 Points For Control Of U.S. House, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Trump's Handling Of Canada Trade, Iran & Russia - Ukraine War All Below 30%
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With the midterm elections less than two months away, voters give the Democratic Party an 11-point advantage over the Republican Party when it comes to who they would want to see win control of the United States Hou more
Activities of Secretary-General in Kyrgyzstan, 31 August-2 September
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Activities of Secretary-General in Kyrgyzstan, 31 August-2 September
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, early on Monday, 31 August, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting.
On the morning of Monday, 31 October, the Secretary-General held a meeting with the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Zhaparov. They discussed cooperation between the United Nations and the more
Ahead of Derrick Van Orden Taking the Stage in Dallas, a Reminder of How His Record Hurt West Central Wisconsin Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Ahead of Derrick Van Orden Taking the Stage in Dallas, a Reminder of How His Record Hurt West Central Wisconsin Families
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"Angry" Derrick Van Orden has spent this week complaining that he isn't "getting the credit [he] deserve[s]" for his record in Washington.
Once again, DVO is completely out-of-touch with reality.
Before he takes the stage this evening to lie more, here's your more
Ahead of Michael Bouchard Junior Taking the Stage in Dallas, Here's a Reminder of How He Falls in Line Instead of Standing Up for Michigan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Ahead of Michael Bouchard Junior Taking the Stage in Dallas, Here's a Reminder of How He Falls in Line Instead of Standing Up for Michigan
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Michael Bouchard Junior was handpicked by political insiders and party bosses - so it's no surprise that he's jetting off to Texas to suck up to them in person.
Here's your reminder of the many ways that Bouchard Junior follows his bosses' o more
CU historian offers view on how 9/11 changed the Middle East
BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news:
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CU historian offers view on how 9/11 changed the Middle East
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Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks, Middle East expert John M. Willis says 9/11 did not fundamentally reinvent U.S. policy in the region but it did remove political constraints and accelerate changes
If there is one misconception about the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that University of Colorado Boulder histor more
Derrick Van Orden Says the Media Isn't Reporting House Republicans' Wins, Let's Help Them Out
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Derrick Van Orden Says the Media Isn't Reporting House Republicans' Wins, Let's Help Them Out
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Whining on national television today, Derrick Van Orden said Republicans aren't getting enough credit for everything they've done since they've controlled all the levers of power in Washington DC.
In the spirit of absolute candor, we thought we would help put the Republican record in an more
Senator Murray Responds to 22.2% Rate Increase for Washington's 2027 Exchange Health Insurance Market
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Responds to 22.2% Rate Increase for Washington's 2027 Exchange Health Insurance Market
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Washington's Office of Insurance Commissioner Says Republicans Refusing to Extend ACA Tax Credits is Key Driver of New Premium Hike
ICYMI: New Report Shows Health Care Premiums Doubled for Over 200,000 Washingtonians Thanks to Trump and Republicans' Health Care Cuts
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Ten Civil Society Groups Inside Iran Vow to Continue the Struggle for Freedom Ahead of Fourth Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Killing
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release:
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Ten Civil Society Groups Inside Iran Vow to Continue the Struggle for Freedom Ahead of Fourth Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Killing
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September 9, 2026 -As Iran approaches the fourth anniversary of the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising, a diverse group of labor and civil society groups has issued a joint statement reaffirming the movement's demands for freedom, equality, eco more
Secretary of State Rubio Issues Remarks at News Briefing at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla.
HOMESTEAD, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a news briefing at Homestead Air Reserve Base:
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SECRETARY RUBIO: So this is an important trip, obviously. We're going to go visit three countries strongly aligned with the United States. We have a lot of common interests with them, both taking on regional transnational criminal terrorism and also economic engagements. We're hoping to wrap up good, solid trade deals wi more
Secretary of State Rubio Issues Remarks at News Briefing in Barranquilla, Colombia
BARRANQUILLA, Colombia, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a news briefing at Barranquilla Marriott Hotel:
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SECRETARY RUBIO: (In Spanish.) Ready? Ready. Are we going to do this in Spanish or English? In Spanglish. Let's go.
QUESTION: (In Spanish.) Yes, in Spanish and English
QUESTION: Spanglish.
SECRETARY RUBIO: In Spanglish?
QUESTION: Yeah. (Laughter.)
QUESTION: Secretary Rubio, will the tariffs on Colombia be l more
State Dept.: Operation Economic Outcast Grounds Iran's Aviation Sector
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Operation Economic Outcast Grounds Iran's Aviation Sector
Press Statement
Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Spokesman
Office of the Spokesperson
Today, the United States continues implementation of Operation Economic Outcast by sanctioning 36 entities and individuals in multiple jurisdictions for aiding Iran's aviation sector. This sector has enabled the regime to support proliferation and terrorism worldwide.
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