'A Forgotten Art:' UAlbany Writing Workshop Helps Teens Find Their Voice in the Age of AI
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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'A Forgotten Art:' UAlbany Writing Workshop Helps Teens Find Their Voice in the Age of AI
By Bethany Bump
Amishi Verma fell in love with writing when she was around 10 after her mom gave her a bunch of blank notebooks. She began filling them with poems and stories both real and imagined. In one story, she imagined a world before smartphones and iPads.
"I was in a bad place when I wrote it," she said. "I more
Aesc Launches AI Audit & Optimization to Boost Executive Search Firm Efficiency
NEW YORK, July 30 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release:
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Aesc Launches AI Audit & Optimization to Boost Executive Search Firm Efficiency
AI Audit & Optimization Helps Executive Search Firms Integrate AI to Reduce Costs and Search Speed
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AESC Learning & Development, the professional development arm of the Association of Executive Search & Leadership Consultants, has today launched a new program for executive search firms th more
Announcing Featured Presenters at NCFR 2026
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 30 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news on July 29, 2026:
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Announcing Featured Presenters at NCFR 2026
The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) is excited to welcome all students and professionals in the family field to the 2026 NCFR Annual Conference to be held Nov. 18-21, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NCFR is the trusted home and national and international voice for Family Science, connecting research, practice, and po more
Answerthink Receives UNITED VARS Global Collaboration Award
MIAMI, July 30 -- The Hackett Group, a consulting and executive advisory firm, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Answerthink(R) Receives UNITED VARS Global Collaboration Award
The award recognizes Answerthink's proactive, cross-border collaboration in securing a global SAP(R) S/4HANA transformation
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Answerthink(R), a division of The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), today announced it is the recipient of the UNITED VARS (United Value-Added Resellers) Global Collab more
Argentum Releases Expanded 2026 Largest Providers Report
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrep) -- Argentum, an association that operates senior living communities, issued the following news release:
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Argentum Releases Expanded 2026 Largest Providers Report
Annual industry benchmark pairs provider rankings with deeper analysis of workforce, leadership, technology, ownership and growth
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Argentum today announced the release of the 2026 Argentum Largest Providers Report, an expanded industry resource o more
ASTM Beard Conference on Advancing Asbestos Standards Invites Papers
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASTM Beard Conference on Advancing Asbestos Standards Invites Papers
The 2027 conference will explore how emerging technologies - including artificial intelligence - are transforming asbestos research.
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Presentations more
BioLargo Joins NJIT-Led Consortium to Advance PFAS Detection and Treatment Solutions
NEWARK, New Jersey, July 30 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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BioLargo Joins NJIT-Led Consortium to Advance PFAS Detection and Treatment Solutions
New Jersey Institute of Technology and BioLargo Inc. announced that the California-based environmental technology company has joined the New Jersey PFAS Partnership Innovation Consortium, an NJIT-led initiative working to accelerate the development, validation and deployment of solutions addressing per- and more
CAIR Calls on Tech Companies to Bar AI Models From Relying on Propaganda Posts Created by Israeli Foreign Agent Brad Parscale's Firm
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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CAIR Calls on Tech Companies to Bar AI Models from Relying on Propaganda Posts Created by Israeli Foreign Agent Brad Parscale's Firm
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on American technology companies to ban their artificial intelligence models from relying on information from more
California Institute of Technology: MITRAR - Using AI to Orchestrate a Rapid Response to Wildfires
PASADENA, California, July 30 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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mITRAR: Using AI to Orchestrate a Rapid Response to Wildfires
In the crucial minutes after a fire ignites, decision-makers must consider a flood of information: What are the weather conditions in the fire's immediate vicinity? How might factors such as wind speed and direction, vegetation, and topology affect the fire's progression? Where are firefighting resources--both personnel and vehi more
Energy Department Announces Partnership to Expand Reliable, Affordable Energy Access and Power America's AI Future in Western Kentucky
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Energy Department Announces Partnership to Expand Reliable, Affordable Energy Access and Power America's AI Future in Western Kentucky
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a landmark partnership with Brookfield, NextEra Energy, Big Rivers Electric Power Corporation, Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative, and Paducah Power System to redevelop portions of DOE's Paducah Sit more
Experian Recognized by Chartis Research for Advancing AI Model Governance in Quantitative Analytics50 2026
COSTA MESA, California, July 30 (TNSrep) -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Experian Recognized by Chartis Research for Advancing AI Model Governance in Quantitative Analytics50 2026
Global data and technology company recognized for helping financial institutions accelerate AI innovation with trusted model governance, transparency and regulatory control
Key Highlights
* Chartis Research recognized Experian as the category more
Georgia Institute of Technology: From Diagnosis to Wellness, AI's Healthcare Revolution
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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From Diagnosis to Wellness, AI's Healthcare Revolution
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into healthcare, researchers are exploring its potential to support clinical decision-making, improve mental health interventions, expand access to care, and accelerate medical innovation.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing far more than hospital paperwork. Researchers say it's beg more
GlobalFoundries Signs Letter of Intent With the U.S. Department of Commerce for a $300 Million Award to Accelerate U.S. Silicon Photonics Leadership
SANTA CLARA, California, July 30 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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GlobalFoundries signs letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for a $300 million award to accelerate U.S. silicon photonics leadership
LOI for CHIPS R&D award advances the optical technologies powering AI and high-performance computing
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MALTA, N.Y. -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) today announced it has entered into a letter of inten more
Husted, Kim Lead Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children From AI Companion Chatbots
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Husted, Kim lead bipartisan bill to protect children from AI companion chatbots
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) in introducing the Children Harmed by AI Technology (CHAT) Act 2.0. This bipartisan bill builds off Husted's previous CHAT Act, establishing a federal framework to protect minors from harms associated with companion artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots through a tiered, r more
Justice IG: Audit of the United States Attorneys' Offices' Compliance With Savanna's Act of 2020 and Their Efforts in Response to Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-072) entitled "Audit of the United States Attorneys' Offices' Compliance with Savanna's Act of 2020 and Their Efforts in Response to Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons":
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction and Background
As of December 2025, there were 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States as shown in Map 1 below. The National Institute of Justice stated that, within more
Kingston International College Appointed CompTIA Delivery Partner to Develop Day-one-ready Talent for the AI Economy
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 30 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Kingston International College appointed CompTIA Delivery Partner to develop day-one-ready talent for the AI economy
Partnership brings globally recognised industry certification training to Singapore's workers
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Singapore - Kingston International College (KIC) today announced its appointment as a delivery partner for CompTIA, the world's leading vendor-neutral IT certification body. As delivery partner, KI more
Maine State Rep. Kuhn-Led Legislation Goes Into Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Kuhn-led legislation goes into effect
Several key pieces of legislation sponsored by Rep. Amy Kuhn, D-Falmouth, will go into effect today.
"It seems that with every headline, there is nothing but amplifies the chaos and disarray happening within our federal government," said Kuhn. "It can be hard not to feel overwhelmed, but that's in such uncertain times. That is why I prioritized more
McGraw-Hill Education: Screen Time Emerges as Top Obstacle to Student Success Worldwide
NEW YORK, July 30 (TNSrep) -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release:
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Screen Time Emerges as Top Obstacle to Student Success Worldwide
McGraw Hill's 2026 Global Education Insights Report: Human connection remains essential to learning amid growing educator concerns about the impact of technology on students
Key Highlights:
* Screen time is now the biggest obstacle to student success worldwide, and 42% of educators say students' ability to focus has declined compared t more
Meet Kohl's New AI Shopping Assistant For Styling, Inspiration, and Support
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, July 30 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release:
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Meet Kohl's New AI Shopping Assistant For Styling, Inspiration, and Support
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At Kohl's, we are driven by people and strengthened by technology. We believe technology is at its best when it makes life a little easier. That's why we're using AI to make shopping on Kohls.com and the Kohl's App simpler, fun, and more intuitive from start to more
National Ground Water Association: New Research Points to Groundwater as Tool for Cooling Data Centers
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, July 30 -- The National Ground Water Association issued the following news release:
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New research points to groundwater as tool for cooling data centers
As artificial intelligence and cloud computing drive an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, a new study published NGWA's journal Groundwater(R) points to groundwater as a solution to data center cooling.
The Issue Paper, "Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage: Groundwater for Efficient Data Center Cooling in the Unite more
Natural Gas Council Urges Senate Energy and Environment Leaders to Pass Permitting Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Independent Petroleum Association of America posted the following joint letter with Natural Gas Council:
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Natural Gas Council Urges Senate Energy and Environment Leaders to Pass Permitting Reform Legislation
The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito, Chairwoman, Committee on Environment and Public Works 410 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, Ranking Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works 410 Dirksen Senat more
NTI Engages Senior Congressional Staff With New Congressional Leadership Project
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Nuclear Threat Initiative issued the following news:
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NTI Engages Senior Congressional Staff with New Congressional Leadership Project (CLP)
A bipartisan, bicameral group of 17 senior congressional staff selected by the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) completed the inaugural edition of NTI's new Congressional Leadership Project this month.
The exclusive program was designed to further develop senior congressional staff's capacity to assess and address complex more
Oklahoma City University: Business Career Services Blends High Tech With Exec Mentorship
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Oklahoma City University issued the following news:
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Business career services blends high tech with exec mentorship
* Meinders School of Business is modernizing student job searches with a platform that automates cover letters, optimizes resumes and streamlines applications.
* MSB pairs cutting-edge tech with face-to-face career acceleration, using its Executives in Residence program and exclusive, twice-yearly business career fairs to link students d more
Q&A With Global Top 100 Educator Criscione-Naylor on Evolution of Hospitality Studies at Stockton University
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 30 -- Stockton University posted the following Q&A on July 28, 2026, involving Noel Criscione-Naylor, professor of hospitality and tourism management studies:
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Spotlight On: Noel Criscione-Naylor
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Galloway, N.J. - Hospitality is about more than a hotel stay, restaurant meal or special event. At its heart, the industry depends on meaningful service, human connection and professionals who understand how to create memorable experiences.
Noel Criscione-Naylor, p more
Qualcomm Named BMW Group's Lead Compute Silicon Provider for Digital Cockpit and Automated Driving Through the Next Decade
SAN DIEGO, California, July 30 -- Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Qualcomm Named BMW Group's Lead Compute Silicon Provider for Digital Cockpit and Automated Driving Through the Next Decade
Highlights:
* BMW Group selects Qualcomm as its leading compute silicon provider for the digital cockpit and next-generation ADAS/AD systems with model programs starting next decade.
* Agreement spans the Snapdragon Digital Chassis more
Report From White House Office of Science and Technology Policy: NEW GOLDEN AGE
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- SCIENCE: A NEW GOLDEN AGE - A report from White House Office of Science and Technology Policy - July 2026 (123 pages) - Authored by Director Michael Kratsios
Here are excerpts:
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Table of Contents
Letter of transmittal ... V
President trump's letter ... VIII
Summary of the report ... X
Chapter ... I
Introduction
Scientific Progress Remains Essential ... 1
As the Source of Our Triumphs ... 2
The Landscape Is Changing ... 3
New Frontiers and New App more
SAS and Swiss Re Partner to Help Insurers Navigate Risk
CARY, North Carolina, July 30 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS and Swiss Re partner to help insurers navigate risk
Collaboration combines Swiss Re's catastrophe risk insights with SAS' AI and actuarial modeling capabilities to strengthen underwriting, pricing and portfolio resilience
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SAS, a global leader in data and AI, and leading global reinsurance provider Swiss Re have entered into a partnership designe more
Senator Banks Holds Hearing on The Impact of AI on the Workforce
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Senator Banks Holds Hearing on The Impact of AI on the Workforce
This afternoon, HELP Employment and Workplace Safety Subcommittee Chairman Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing titled "The Impact of AI on the Workforce":
"First, it is an honor and a pleasure to lead the subcommittee. I plan to examine the challenges that American workers face and ex more
Senators Blunt Rochester, Marshall Introduce Bill to Modernize Statewide Data Systems, Improving Accessibility of Education, Employment Data
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senators Blunt Rochester, Marshall Introduce Bill to Modernize Statewide Data Systems, Improving Accessibility of Education, Employment Data
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), both members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, introduced the bipartisan Reimagining Education and Skills through Unified Longitudinal Talent Syste more
Stevens Institute of Technology Selects Brendan Englot as Interim Dean for Its New School of Computing
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 30 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Stevens Institute of Technology Selects Brendan Englot as Interim Dean for its New School of Computing
The robotics expert, mechanical engineering professor and SIAI director brings a track record of visionary cross-disciplinary leadership to the school's launch and will empower its students and faculty to lead in the era of AI
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Stevens Institute of Technology announced today that Brendan Englo more
University of Mary Washington's Summer Science Institute Showcases Student Discovery From Lab to Lectern
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 30 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news:
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UMW's Summer Science Institute Showcases Student Discovery From Lab to Lectern
By Sarah Hertz Mahoney
One by one, University of Mary Washington students stepped to the podium or stood beside posters, ready to present the results of 10 weeks of intensive research to faculty, classmates and judges. As the symposium progressed, students grew increasingly confident, discussing their findings a more
University of San Francisco Launches AI Major
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 30 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release:
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USF Launches AI Major
New program teaches technology as a public good
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Starting this fall, USF students can earn a degree in artificial intelligence.
"AI is changing how organizations make decisions, deliver services, develop products, and solve problems in every area, including healthcare, technology, education, and law," said David Guy Brizan, associate professor and department more
University of Southern California Researchers Discover Fake News Spreaders Have Less Followers Than Users Pushing Back
MARINA DEL REY, California, July 30 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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USC Researchers Discover Fake News Spreaders Have Less Followers Than Users Pushing Back
AI tools developed by USC Analyzing Misinformation during the COVID 19 Pandemic finds users countering misinformation are more established, more emotional, and have larger followings than accounts spreading false cla more
Walmart Publishes FY2026 ESG Report
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, July 30 (TNSrep) -- Walmart issued the following news:
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Walmart Publishes FY2026 ESG Report
Building a stronger business through opportunity, resilience, and community
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Our FY2026 ESG Report is now available - highlighting the progress we've made across our shared value priorities.
Walmart's purpose - helping people save money and live better - guides how we operate. Our shared value approach reflects that purpose by strengthening our business while helping cre more
"NJ REP. KEAN PROFITED FROM AI STOCKS AS DATA CENTER BACKLASH GREW" [GOTHAMIST / WNYC]
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"NJ REP. KEAN PROFITED FROM AI STOCKS AS DATA CENTER BACKLASH GREW" [GOTHAMIST / WNYC]
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REPORT: Kean Jr. "accrued lucrative financial gains from stock purchases of key companies in the AI data center industry"
New reporting this morning reveals that Congressman Tom Kean Jr. "profited from AI stocks as data center backlash grew."
REMINDER: Kean Jr. promised New Jersey voters tha more
ABA Testifies Before Senate Aging Committee on Protecting Seniors from AI-Generated Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ABA Testifies Before Senate Aging Committee on Protecting Seniors from AI-Generated Fraud
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American Bankers Association Executive Vice President for Risk, Fraud and Cybersecurity Paul Benda will testify before the Senate Special Committee on Aging today on the growing threat of artificial intelligence-enabled scams and the need for a coordinated respo more
AeroVironment Announces Planned Retirement of Stephen F. Page from Board of Directors
MONROVIA, California, July 29 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release:
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AeroVironment Announces Planned Retirement of Stephen F. Page from Board of Directors
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ARLINGTON, Va. - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that Stephen F. Page, a member of AV's Board of Directors (the "Board"), has informed the Board of his decision not to seek re-election and to retire from the Board at the company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockhol more
Airline Pilots Association Opposes FDA Proposal to Remove Oversight of Federally Regulated Drug Testing Devices
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- 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 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
In the Matter of: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4268 Medical Devices; Exemptions From Premarket Notification: Certain Class II Devices
COMMENTS OF THE AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION, INTERNATIONAL
Introduction
The Air Line Pilots Association, Interna more
American Supply Association: Best Automation Advice Isn't in a Vendor Deck
ITASCA, Illinois, July 29 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release:
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The Best Automation Advice Isn't in a Vendor Deck
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For about two years now, a warehouse leader at one distributor on ASA's Innovation Summit robotics panel has been calling another panelist with automation questions. No program set it up. One calls, the other picks up, and the answer is usually some version of "here's what we did, consider this." A third pan more
Army Engineer R&D Development Center: Collaboration Key to Accelerating Mission Delivery Across USACE Environmental Portfolios
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, July 29 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story:
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Collaboration key to accelerating mission delivery across USACE environmental portfolios
By Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is helping transform how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approaches environmental cleanup. By delivering advanced more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses Korea's role in global AI
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses Korea's role in global AI
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CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, appeared on BeFM's Morning Wave in Busan on July 27, 2026, to discuss the San Francisco AI Summit and Korea's emerging role in the global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. He explained more
AV and Applied Intuition Establish Strategic Collaboration to Advance Uncrewed Teaming
MONROVIA, California, July 29 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release:
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AV and Applied Intuition Establish Strategic Collaboration to Advance Uncrewed Teaming
Applied Intuition's Acuity ISR/Strike software to enable collaborative hunter-killer and swarm behaviors on AV's Mayhem(tm) 10 Launched Effects system
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ARLINGTON, Va. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 29, 2026 -AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leader in uncrewed aircraft systems, more
AV and Applied Intuition Establish Strategic Collaboration to Advance Uncrewed Teaming
SUNNYVALE, California, July 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Applied Intuition, a company that says it creates a future where every moving machine, from ships and satellites to trucks and robots is infused with intelligence, posted the following news release:
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AV and Applied Intuition Establish Strategic Collaboration to Advance Uncrewed Teaming
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ARLINGTON, Va. and SUNNYVALE, Calif. -AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leader in uncrewed aircraft systems, and Applied I more
BW 23-year-old alumna is future-ready quantum computing leader
BEREA, Ohio, July 29 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news:
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BW 23-year-old alumna is future-ready quantum computing leader
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Kyla Koos bridges two worlds -one of today and one into the future as she unravels complex technologies that lean into quantum computing and AI.
Her critical eye for detail and her capacity for understanding the current and emerging technologies of quantum computing across a spectrum of applications have led her to elite professional opportunit more
Casten, 17 House Democrats Scrutinize New Trump Coal Plant
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Casten, 17 House Democrats Scrutinize New Trump Coal Plant
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) led 17 House Democrats in a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright scrutinizing DOE's decision to award $18.5 million for the construction of a new coal plant to a QAnon conspiracy theorist with no relevant experience.
"We are especially concerned about the apparent more
Educational Testing Service: TOEIC Pal Launches Globally to Help Learners Build English Speaking Confidence
PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 29 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release:
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TOEIC(R) Pal Launches Globally to Help Learners Build English Speaking Confidence
Official TOEIC Speaking prep app offers AI-powered feedback and personalized mobile practice
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ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization, announced today the global launch of TOEIC Pal, the official TOEIC Speaking preparation app designed to give learners a more flexible and personalized way t more
F5 integrates F5 AI Guardrails with NVIDIA NeMo Guardrails to extend runtime security for enterprise AI applications
SEATTLE, Washington, July 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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F5 integrates F5 AI Guardrails with NVIDIA NeMo Guardrails to extend runtime security for enterprise AI applications
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New integration helps deliver centralized policy enforcement across AI applications to drive faster enterprise AI deployments
SEATTLE - F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today intr more
Fannie Mae Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Webcast
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Fannie Mae issued the following news release:
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Fannie Mae Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Webcast
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Adapted from comments delivered by Peter Akwaboah, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, and Chryssa C. Halley, Chief Financial Officer, Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C.
Fannie Mae Moderator:
Good day, and welcome to the. At this time, I will now turn it over to your host, Terence O'Hara, Fannie Mae's Director of Enterprise Communications more
Federal agencies remind universities of policies on sponsored research
CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Federal agencies remind universities of policies on sponsored research
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The Clemson University research community should be aware of several federal policy notices issued this summer related to co-authorship, travel, talent recruitment, foreign collaboration, data protection, AI use and other matters.
The Division of Research has published numerous updates to its Regulatory Alerts webpage, which include more
Former class president at Queens elected Elon University Youth Trustee
ELON, North Carolina, July 29 -- Elon University posted the following news release:
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Former class president at Queens elected Elon University Youth Trustee
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By Eric Townsend, staff
July 29, 2026
As he begins his career in artificial intelligence and data at Ernst & Young in New York City, Emmanuel Omari '26 will bring his leadership experiences, academic achievements and commitment to civic engagement at Queens to a term on the university's governing board.
A recent graduate of Quee more
FSU summer graduates reflect on academic journeys built on purpose and community
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU summer graduates reflect on academic journeys built on purpose and community
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Florida State University will celebrate its summer Class of 2026 on Friday, July 31, as graduates mark academic achievements, personal growth and the start of new careers.
FSU will award 2,891 degrees, including 1,582 bachelor's, 952 master's and specialist, 253 doctoral, 99 Juris Master's, and 5 LL.M. degrees. More tha more
Gallup: After Two Years of Improving Attitudes Toward AI, Americans Turn Skeptical
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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Americans Cool Toward AI
After two years of improving attitudes toward AI, Americans turn skeptical
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Americans' familiarity with artificial intelligence has grown over the past two years. Today, 70% say they are somewhat or extremely knowledgeable about AI, up from 64% in 2024.
But instead of becoming more comfortable with the technology more
Gillings-led research in Houston finds room for improvement in air quality model
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 29 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Gillings-led research in Houston finds room for improvement in air quality model
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A model used to inform air quality regulations is underestimating the level of smog-causing pollutants in Houston, Texas, according to new research led by environmental scientists at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. The study, published recently in AC more
Grant Thornton Advisors to acquire CBIZ for $5 Billion in transaction supported by New Mountain Capital
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release:
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Grant Thornton Advisors to acquire CBIZ for $5 Billion in transaction supported by New Mountain Capital
Largest transaction of its kind in more than 25 years; creates the fifth largest professional services, tax and advisory provider in the U.S.
New Mountain Capital makes new equity investment to enable the transaction
Enhances AI-e more
How UChicago students staged a wordless play with an Emmy-winning company
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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How UChicago students staged a wordless play with an Emmy-winning company
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As the theater filled with music and sound effects, a dozen performers buzzed on stage operating puppets and displaying imagery on overhead projector screens while others either used silhouettes or themselves on screen to complete the scene.
The sold-out crowd in the University of Chicago's Theater East was watching the first o more
I Started with a Lemonade Stand. Now I Build SaaS Companies.
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Bentley University posted the following news:
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I Started with a Lemonade Stand. Now I Build SaaS Companies.
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As far back as I remember, I was always looking for a side hustle to earn money. Today it's called "passive income" and has become mainstream -but back then it wasn't even a term, much less a thought for most 8-year-olds. But my brain has always been wired this way, for puzzles, always trying to figure out the next move.
When I was 5 years old more
ICLE Issue Brief Warns EU Cloud Plan Could Turn 'Gatekeeper' Into a Size Test
PORTLAND, Oregon, July 29 [Category: Economics] -- The International Center for Law and Economics posted the following news:
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ICLE Issue Brief Warns EU Cloud Plan Could Turn 'Gatekeeper' Into a Size Test
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Dirk Auer & Lazar Radic July 29, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (July 29, 2026) -The European Commission has not proven that Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure qualify as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), according to a new issue brief from the International Center for more
Intel's U.S. Advanced Packaging Enables Next-Generation AI Semiconductors
SANTA CLARA, California, July 29 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel's U.S. Advanced Packaging Enables Next-Generation AI Semiconductors
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As AI demands unprecedented "brain power," the semiconductor industry is moving past the era of relying on single, massive chips. Advanced packaging is the essential craft of interconnecting multiple speciali more
Kennesaw State professors use NSF grant to strengthen semiconductor education through interactive learning
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 29 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State professors use NSF grant to strengthen semiconductor education through interactive learning
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 29, 2026
As the United States works to strengthen its semiconductor industry, Kennesaw State University researchers are helping prepare the next generation of engineers.
Through a National Science Foundation-funded project, they are using interactive visualizations to more
Kent State Researcher Selected for US Department of Energy Genesis Mission Award to Mine Decades of River Data for Critical Minerals
KENT, Ohio, July 29 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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Kent State Researcher Selected for US Department of Energy Genesis Mission Award to Mine Decades of River Data for Critical Minerals
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A Kent State University researcher has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for an inaugural Genesis Mission award to develop an artificial intelligence framework capable of locating critical minerals using 50 years of the nation's water-quality records.
David Costello, P more
Kohl's Announces Board Chair Transition, New Director
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, July 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release:
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Kohl's Announces Board Chair Transition, New Director
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* Kohl's thanks Chair John Schlifske for his 15 years of Board service
* Wendy Arlin named as next Chair of the Board
* In addition, Niren Chaudhary, former Panera Brands CEO and Chair, joins Kohl's Board, bringing more than 30 years of consumer brands leadership experience
MEN more
Lander, Arts Center of Greenwood Present 2026-27 Community Lecture Series
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, July 29 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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Lander, Arts Center of Greenwood Present 2026-27 Community Lecture Series
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The Greenwood community is asked to "save the dates" for the 2026-27 season of the Community Lecture Series, hosted by Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood. Each month of the academic year, members of the Lander faculty give public lectures on topics of interest that are related to their fields of study. All lecture more
LCU hosts conversation on AI with education leaders
PINEVILLE, Louisiana, July 29 -- Louisiana Christian University issued the following news release:
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LCU hosts conversation on AI with education leaders
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Artificial intelligence is not only one of the hottest topics but also one of the most frightening in our world today. Education is one of the sectors of society where changes are already being felt.
Louisiana Christian University held its first in a series of online roundtable discussions on AI on Tuesday evening. "Guinn Conversation more
Leeds Business Insights Podcast: Embracing AI and Student-Led Innovation with Dave Allen
BOULDER, Colorado, July 29 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news:
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Leeds Business Insights Podcast: Embracing AI and Student-Led Innovation with Dave Allen
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CEO of Pure Fishing for Sycamore Partners, Leeds alumnus and Dean's Advisory Board member Dave Allen discusses how business and students can take advantage of AI.
On this episode of the Leeds Business Insights podcast, host Claire Stewart talks with Dave Allen about his career pat more
McClellan Announces Launch of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia's Fourth
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Announces Launch of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia's Fourth
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the launch of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for all middle and high school students in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District. This annual competition challenges students to create an original software application writ more
Migration Policy Institute: Immigration Can Help Mitigate Population Aging, But Only Partially and with a Greater Focus on Integration
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: International] (TNSbrep) -- The Migration Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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Immigration Can Help Mitigate Population Aging, But Only Partially and with a Greater Focus on Integration
Countries around the world face a demographic transition that is arriving faster than many governments have planned for, as falling fertility and aging populations place growing pressure on workforces, tax bases and the public systems that support retirees.
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Northern Trust Universe Data: Strong Global Equity Markets Drive Institutional Investor Gains in Second Quarter of 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release:
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Northern Trust Universe Data: Strong Global Equity Markets Drive Institutional Investor Gains in Second Quarter of 2026
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CHICAGO - Global equity markets reached new highs during the second quarter of 2026 as investors focused on strong corporate profits and resilient earnings momentum despite geopolitical concerns in Iran and s more
Notre Dame launches Data, AI, and Computing Initiative to unify emerging technology research, education and academic services
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 29 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Notre Dame launches Data, AI, and Computing Initiative to unify emerging technology research, education and academic services
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As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how we interact and operate within society, the University of Notre Dame is expanding its institutional approach to data, AI and computing through a coordinated strategy focused at the intersection of research, education and societal more
Pallone Demands Answers from SpaceXAI About Its Data Center Threats to Tennessee & Mississippi Communities
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Demands Answers from SpaceXAI About Its Data Center Threats to Tennessee & Mississippi Communities
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Top Energy and Commerce Committee Democrat Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent a letter to SpaceXAI Founder and CEO Elon Musk demanding answers for the threats that the company's Colossus 1 and Colossus 2 data centers are posing to Tennessee and Mississippi communities. The letter comes as more
Penn partners in new National Science Foundation AI Institute for Human-AI Cooperation
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Penn partners in new National Science Foundation AI Institute for Human-AI Cooperation
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From the teenage soccer player recovering from knee surgery to the grandparent relearning how to walk after a stroke, physical therapy plays a vital role in restoring mobility and helping people live independently-especially later in life.
But what if artificial intelligence could work side by side wit more
Play Ready Golf Gives Amateur Golfers a Smarter Way To Practice
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 29 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Play Ready Golf Gives Amateur Golfers a Smarter Way To Practice
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by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer
Most golfers know that the more time they practice the game, the better they are likely to become. They say that practice makes perfect.
Isaak Ramsey, however, had a different concern about his game. As a college golfer who taught himself to play competitive golf, he became interested in how g more
Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus
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Pratim Biswas, a leading academic leader, member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a renowned aerosol scientist whose work has applications in energy and environmental nanotechnology, solar energy, air quality, medicine, and numerous other fields, has been named the i more
Report From Roland Berger: AI Data Center Study
WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The global build-out race: AI data center study - A report from Roland Berger - July 2026 (36 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
P 4 ... 1/ The AI infrastructure boom
1.1/ Two forces driving data center demand
1.2/ Scale, trajectory, and the capital underwriting the build-out
1.3/ The physical reality of AI-scale infrastructure
P 12 ... 2/ Structural boom, cyclical fragility - Potential correction risks ahead
2.1/ The financing gap beneath the grow more
Report From Roland Berger: Resilient European Aerospace & Defense Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSLrpt) -- Resilient European aerospace & defense supply chains: Addressing critical raw material vulnerabilities - A report from Roland Berger - July 2026 (20 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
1 Introduction: Why have raw materials become (even more) critical? ... 4
2 Practical implications of shortages - Which materials impact which components? ... 6
3 Root causes of potential shortages - What are we missing in Europe and more broadly in the West? ... 8
4 Mi more
Robots, Respect, and Rethinking Leadership: Lessons From Japan
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 29 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Robots, Respect, and Rethinking Leadership: Lessons From Japan
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Inside a Tokyo office building, UNLV graduate students watched robots move through tasks once handled by human workers. The machines patrolled spaces, conducted inspections, and offered a glimpse into how Japanese companies are adapting to a changing workforce.
The visit to Ugo, a robotics company in Tokyo, was one stop dur more
SCHUMER APPLAUDS $300 MILLION FEDERAL CHIPS AWARD FOR GLOBALFOUNDRIES FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO BOOST DOMESTIC SILICON PHOTONICS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, July 29 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER APPLAUDS $300 MILLION FEDERAL CHIPS AWARD FOR GLOBALFOUNDRIES FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO BOOST DOMESTIC SILICON PHOTONICS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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Schumer Previously Delivered Whopping $1.5B+ Award From His CHIPS & Science Law For GlobalFoundries To Spur A $16B Expansion Of Current Fab & Build New, State-Of-The-Art Second Manufacturing Facility And Advanc more
MILPITAS, California, July 29 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI Reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 7.4% Year-on-Year in Q2 2026
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Growth in Global Silicon Wafer Shipments Driven by AI Demand as Industrial and Automotive Markets Show Signs of Recovery
MILPITAS, Calif. -July 29, 2026 -The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported today, more
SHSU Adds Artificial Intelligence Track to Master's Program
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 29 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news:
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SHSU Adds Artificial Intelligence Track to Master's Program
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As artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of our daily lives and workplaces, the need for cybersecurity professionals who can use these technologies is on the rise. To help meet this demand, Sam Houston State University's Department of Computer Science is launching a new artificial intelligence track in its Master of Science in Cyber more
SUNY Poly Students Showcase Innovation, Ethics and Collaboration in Lockheed Martin Competition
ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news:
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SUNY Poly Students Showcase Innovation, Ethics and Collaboration in Lockheed Martin Competition
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Four SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) students (Jackson Beckmann, Noa Lolona Haro, Tanner Hill and Spencer Therrien) spent part of the spring semester tackling complex ethical and engineering challenges as part of Lockheed Martin's Ethics in Engineering Case Competition, dem more
Taufer Leads Team Awarded $9M by NSF To Enable US Transition to AI-Driven Discovery
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Taufer Leads Team Awarded $9M by NSF To Enable US Transition to AI-Driven Discovery
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A project led by Michela Taufer, MathWorks Professor in the Tickle College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been awarded $9 million by the National Science Foundation. The project aims to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery by enabling researchers to securely discover, access, ana more
Thirteen early-career professors win NSF development awards
ITHACA, New York, July 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Thirteen early-career professors win NSF development awards
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Researchers studying ribosomes, plants' Rubisco function, artificial intelligence and quantum computing are among 13 early-career professors from Cornell who've recently been awarded National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards.
Grantees receive a minimum of $400,000 over five years from the program, which supports early-career more
Trine faculty take part in Actuarial Teaching Conference
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 29 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine faculty take part in Actuarial Teaching Conference
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -Two Trine University faculty members recently participated in the biennial Actuarial Teaching Conference (ATC), held July 19-21 in Columbus, Ohio.
Michael Smith, assistant professor of mathematics at Trine, also moderated a roundtable discussion titled "Add Ons and Off Ramps," focusing on support for students whose career goals might shift more
Trine team to work with national experts in AI Institute
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 29 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine team to work with national experts in AI Institute
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Trine University has been selected to be part of a national program to help campuses respond to the challenges and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for courses, curricula and higher education in general.
A university team will be part of the 2026-2027 Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum hosted by the American Association of Col more
USC Researchers Discover Fake News Spreaders Have Less Followers Than Users Pushing Back
LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Researchers Discover Fake News Spreaders Have Less Followers Than Users Pushing Back
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From viral tweets claiming garlic water could cure COVID-19 to users promoting dog parasite drugs as treatments for the virus and myths that vaccines make people "Bluetooth connectable," misinformation spread like wildfire on Twitter (now X) during the pandemic.
At t more
VCU Fuels New and Emerging Research Endeavors and Cross-campus Collaboration With 2026 Quest Fund Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU fuels new and emerging research endeavors and cross-campus collaboration with 2026 Quest Fund awards
These competitive internal grants empower faculty to launch pilot studies, restart research programs and drive transdisciplinary discoveries.
By Emily Komornik, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation
Often a breakthrough is sparked when a compelling idea is given the resourc more
VCU Graduate Certificate Helps Professionals Harness AI in the Workplace
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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New VCU graduate certificate helps professionals harness AI in the workplace
Designed for working professionals, the 12-credit online graduate certificate helps students apply artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges without a technical background.
By Konrad Solberg
Keeping pace with artificial intelligence can feel daunting for professionals across all career levels, who may think more
Walberg Sends Letter to Sec. Lutnick Regarding Risks of Foreign Humanoid Robot Technology
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Walberg Sends Letter to Sec. Lutnick Regarding Risks of Foreign Humanoid Robot Technology
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Yesterday, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick urging the Department of Commerce to investigate the national security risks associated with Hypserscale Data in Dowagiac, Michigan, assembling humanoid robots made with components from AGIBOT, a Shanghai, China b more
Warren Statement on NVIDIA CEO's Private Dinner With Republican Senators After Declining to Testify at Public Committee Hearing on AI
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on July 28, 2026:
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Warren Statement on NVIDIA CEO's Private Dinner with Republican Senators After Declining to Testify at Public Committee Hearing on AI
Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement on NVIDIA Pre more
Welch Celebrates $300 Million in New Federal Funding for Vermont's GlobalFoundries to Help Make AI More Energy Efficient, Create Jobs
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Celebrates $300 Million in New Federal Funding for Vermont's GlobalFoundries to Help Make AI More Energy Efficient, Create Jobs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) celebrated the announcement of $300 million in new federal funding for Vermont's GlobalFoundries. This federal investment, funded through the Biden Administration's bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act and adminis more
White Paper From TUV SUD: How Early Notified Body Dialogues Reduce Business Risks
WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSLrpt) -- Leaving the Regulatory Ivory Tower: How early notified body dialogues reduce business risks - A white paper from TUV SUD - July 2026 (12 pages) - Authored by Malte Knowles
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction
Dialogues
For startups: Turn regulatory risk into a fundable strength
For Investors: Regulatory engagement as a signal of mitigated business risks
How to mitigate regulatory business risks today
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Abstract
The goal of this white pape more
Why health literacy matters as we age
RENO, Nevada, July 29 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Why health literacy matters as we age
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Taking control of one's health is important at any stage of life, but even more critical as we age. Health literacy helps people become advocates for their health care. It is the degree to which someone can find, understand and use information and services to make health-related decisions. These decisions can be made on behalf of yourself or even by advocating for a frie more
A 'COMPASS' for turning federally-funded inventions into economic opportunities
MENLO PARK, California, July 28 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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A 'COMPASS' for turning federally-funded inventions into economic opportunities
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By Ula Chrobak
#Key takeaways:
* Department of Energy laboratories are committed to moving new technologies into the market to benefit the economy.
* COMPASS, a new program funded by DOE's Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) and led by SLAC and Sandia is collaborating with investors more
AUTOBACS SEVEN Marks 10 Years of System Stability and Self-Funded Innovation with Rimini Street
PLEASANTON, California, July 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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AUTOBACS SEVEN Marks 10 Years of System Stability and Self-Funded Innovation with Rimini Street
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#Japan's leading automotive aftermarket retailer uses Rimini Smart Path(tm) to accelerate innovation without disrupting its core SAP ECC and Oracle Database systems
LAS VEGAS - July 28, 2026 - Rimini Street, more
Calculated Confidence
MOBILE, Alabama, July 28 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release:
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Calculated Confidence
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Posted on July 28, 2026
"I know you're not hiring, but you should hire me anyway."
Dr. Misty A. Sabol wrote the above email to the dean of the Mitchell College of Business five years ago. This bold move opened the door to her current role as an assistant professor in the Department of Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Analytics.
Prior to teaching in higher educ more
College of Education News: July 29, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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College of Education News: July 29, 2026
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Students, staff and faculty members from Penn State's College of Education share recent research and career achievements.
Janice Byrd-Badjie, associate professor of counselor education, has been selected to serve as an associate editor of the American School Counselor's scholarly journal, Professional School Counseling -the more
EY announces on-site quantum computing to help shape the next frontier of enterprise technology transformation
LONDON, England, July 28 [Category: BizConsulting] -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news:
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EY announces on-site quantum computing to help shape the next frontier of enterprise technology transformation
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* Over US$3b investment in AI and next frontier technologies includes expansion of in-house quantum capability, more
FSU College of Medicine Dean to helm statewide physician organization
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU College of Medicine Dean to helm statewide physician organization
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#FSU Health leader to serve as president of Florida Medical Association
Alma Littles, M.D., dean of the FSU College of Medicine, will be installed Aug. 1 as the 150th president of the Florida Medical Association at the FMA's annual conference in Orlando. Littles is the first medical school dean to serve as president in the associa more
Grambling State Summer Cybersecurity Programs Prepare Students and Teachers for Digital Future
GRAMBLING, Louisiana, July 28 -- Grambling State University posted the following news:
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Grambling State Summer Cybersecurity Programs Prepare Students and Teachers for Digital Future
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GRAMBLING, La. - July 28, 2026 - Grambling State University's Department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies expanded its cybersecurity education and workforce development efforts this summer through a series of hands-on programs designed to prepare high school students, Grambling State students more
Public Citizen Calls for Congressional Investigation Following Reports of Second Company Compromised During OpenAI Rogue AI Incident
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Public Citizen Calls for Congressional Investigation Following Reports of Second Company Compromised During OpenAI Rogue AI Incident
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Reports that OpenAI's rogue AI agent compromised a second company's environment after the recent Hugging Face cyber incident underscore the growing national security and public safety implications of frontier AI systems. According to reportin more
Report: Most Organizations Are Preparing Workers for Today's AI, Not Tomorrow's
NEW YORK, July 28 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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Report: Most Organizations Are Preparing Workers for Today's AI, Not Tomorrow's
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As AI reshapes work, most organizations remain focused on helping employees grow in their current roles rather than preparing them for the jobs of the future, according to new research from The Conference Board.
The report finds that while many organizations are investing in AI literacy and current-role upskilling, few are prepa more
Siemens and Arizona State University launch PCB design microcredential to address critical hardware design skills gap
WASHINGTON, July 28 [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 Arizona State University launch PCB design microcredential to address critical hardware design skills gap
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* New online program addresses an industry-wide shortage of job-ready printed circuit board (PCB) designers, from schematic to production-ready handoff
* 40-hour, s more
Strike a pose: Creating more realistic multi-person images
ITHACA, New York, July 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Strike a pose: Creating more realistic multi-person images
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Generating an image of a person on a computer, using text prompts, is easy. Generating one with two people is similarly simple.
But creating an image of multiple people actually doing something, and faithfully reproducing not just the people but that thing they're all doing? Not so easy.
A Cornell research group has devised a way to do just that, inc more
What AI Can Do For Your Business
MOBILE, Alabama, July 28 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release:
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What AI Can Do For Your Business
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Posted on July 28, 2026
Artificial intelligence has progressed from a fringe interest to a novelty to a phenomenon to, now, an imminent business necessity. Virtually all businesses have some level of AI adoption, even if they don't realize it.
AI technology has been baked into everything from Adobe to Zoom, generating such features as predictive text in yo more
More Than $1.2 Million Invested in Summer Learning Experiences Gives Grinnell Students Opportunities
GRINNELL, Iowa, July 27 -- Grinnell College issued the following news:
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More Than $1.2 Million Invested in Summer Learning Experiences Gives Grinnell Students Opportunities
From on-campus research to internships in Iowa and around the world, Grinnell students are putting their liberal arts education into practice.
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This summer, Grinnell College is investing more than $1.2 million to ensure students can pursue meaningful research, internships, and community-engaged learning experiences more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Canada's Online Streaming Act - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12716) by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura:
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Canada's Online Streaming Act: Background and Issues for Congress
In April 2023, Canada enacted the Online Streaming Act, amending Canada's Broadcasting Act to allow the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to regulate entities that broadcast video or music through social medi more
Human Rights & Anti-Corruption Sanctions - The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10576) by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber:
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Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Sanctions: The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act
The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Global Magnitsky Act; Title XII, Subtitle F of P.L. 114-328, as amended; 22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.10101 et seq.) authorizes the President to impose economic sanctions and deny more
China Primer - The People's Liberation Army Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11719) by Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell:
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China Primer: The People's Liberation Army (PLA)
Overview
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) serves the Communist Party of China. Established in 1927, it carried that party to victory in the country's civil war, which concluded with the 1949 founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). Since 1978, PRC leade more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Estimates of the Cost of Federal Credit Programs in 2027'
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "Estimates of the Cost of Federal Credit Programs in 2027."
Here are excerpts:
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The federal government supports some private activities by offering credit assistance to individuals and businesses. That assistance is provided through direct loans and guarantees of loans made by private financial institutions. In this report, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the lifetime costs of more
Military Service Records, Awards & Unit Histories - A Guide to Locating Sources Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS21282) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Military Service Records, Awards and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources" by research librarian Travis A. Ferrell.
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
This guide provides information on locating military unit histories and individual service records of discharged, retired, and deceased military personnel. It also provides information on locating and r more
Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks - A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13257) by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti.
Here are excerpts:
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The Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks: A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
A climate tipping point generally refers to a "critical threshold" in an Earth system that when crossed can cause the system to shift into a new state. Scientists con more
Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress" by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs:
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SUMMARY
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a joint federal-state partnership that consists of two types of benefits: (1) permanently authorized programs, including the Unemployment Compensation (UC) and Exten more
Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress:"
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Legislative Proposals in the 119th Congress
This section provides summary information on legislation introduced as of July 13, 2026, in the 119th Congress that would amend UI programs and benefits.
UI Integrity Proposals
Program integrity issues, such a more
Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs - FY2026 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48624) on July 15, 2026, entitled "Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations" by foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist Emily M. McCabe and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activit more
Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs - FY2026 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48624) on July 15, 2026, entitled "Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs - FY2026 Budget and Appropriations:"
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Foreign Operations Funding
Title II: U.S. Agency for International Development
Title II traditionally has provided funding for USAID's administrative accounts, including the Operating Expenses (OE), Capital Investment Fund, more
Legal Authority for Section 301 Tariffs to Address Forced Labor & Excess Manufacturing Capacity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. LSB11460) by legislative attorney Christopher T. Zirpoli:
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Legal Authority for Section 301 Tariffs to Address Forced Labor and Excess Manufacturing Capacity
Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. Sec. 2411-2420, collectively referred to as "Section 301") authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to impose tariffs on U.S. imports in response to conduct by foreign more
Libya & U.S. Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11556) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Libya and U.S. Policy
Fifteen years after a 2011 uprising and U.S.-backed military intervention that toppled longtime authoritarian leader Muammar al Qadhafi, Libya has yet to make a transition to stable governing arrangements. Elections and diplomacy have produced a series of interi more
National Level Exercises: History, Authorities & Congressional Considerations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11879) by section research manager Lauren R. Stienstra.
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National Level Exercises: History, Authorities, and Congressional Considerations
Every two years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducts a National Level Exercise (NLE) to evaluate the nation's progress toward preparedness for catastrophic events. These exercises have multiple components, and culmina more
Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities - Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48641) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities: Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In recent years, some Members of Congress have proposed reforms that would prohibit the purchase, sale, ownership, or holding of certain financial instruments by Member more
Senior Executive Service Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11743) by government organization and management specialists Taylor N. Riccard and Maeve P. Carey.
Here are excerpts:
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The Senior Executive Service: An Overview
The Senior Executive Service (SES) was established by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA; P.L. 95-454) to provide a centralized government-wide cadre of high-level managers within federal agencies. Prior t more
Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System/Soldier Borne Mission Command Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13022) by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS)/Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC)
Between 2018 and 2025, the U.S. Army developed several versions of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) as part of an effort to improve the combat effectiveness and training more
Artificial Intelligence in Workforce Development Programs at the Department of Labor Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12715) by labor policy specialist Benjamin Collins:
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Workforce Development Programs at the Department of Labor
Congress has authorized a group of workforce development programs administered by the Department of Labor (DOL). These programs support activities like job training and career services that aim to improve participants' employment out more
Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary and Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling
For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing more
Lebanon Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11617) by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas and Jim Zanotti.
Here are excerpts:
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Lebanon
Renewed war between Israel and the Iran-backed Shia Islamist group Lebanese Hezbollah (a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization, or FTO) in 2026 has significantly impacted Lebanon's society and its U.S.-supported government. While Hezbollah has suffered major l more
Standards of Proof in Federal Criminal Law Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13272) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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Standards of Proof in Federal Criminal Law
The Supreme Court has recognized that governmental interference with individual liberty must be supported by sufficient justification for that interference. Generally, as the severity of governmental intrusion lessens, so too does the quantum of proof needed to support that intrusion. more
Supreme Court Bars Prisoner's Religious Liberty Suit Against Prison Officials Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11458) by legislative attorneys Madeline W. Donley and April J. Anderson:
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Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety: Supreme Court Bars Prisoner's Religious Liberty Suit Against Prison Officials
In Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety, the Supreme Court ruled that individuals cannot be sued "in their private capacitie more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Airline Pilots Association Opposes FDA Proposal to Remove Oversight of Federally Regulated Drug Testing Devices
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- 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 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
In the Matter of: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4268 Medical Devices; Exemptions From Premarket Notification: Certain Class II Devices
COMMENTS OF THE AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION, INTERNATIONAL
Introduction
The Air Line Pilots Association, Interna more
American Waterways Operators Support FDA Removal of 510(k) Clearance for Federal Drug Testing Devices
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
801 North Quincy Street Caitlyn E. Stewart
Suite 500 Vice President - Regulatory Affairs
Arlington, VA 22203
PHONE: 703.841.9300
EMAIL: cstewart@americanwaterways.com
June 30, 2026
Joseph Kotarek, Ph.D.
Branch Chief for Toxicology
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Ha more
Arc of Massachusetts Urges CMS to Protect Medicaid Access for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Arc of Massachusetts
217 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453-2710
781.891.6270
arcmass@arcmass.org
www.arcmass.org
Achieve with us.
Brian Cusack
President
Maura Sullivan, MPA
For people with intellectual Chief Executive Officer and developmental disabilities
July 23, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, more
Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists Warns Proposed Federal Funding Rules Threaten LGBTQ+ Mental Health Research and Services
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Office of Federal Financial Management
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
Dear Director Vought:
AGLP: The Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists is the oldest LGBTQ+ professional association in the United States and is a national organi more
CFTC Proposal on Prediction Markets Gains Support From Hyperliquid Policy Center and Multicoin Capital
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 27, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Mr. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20581
Re: Prediction Markets; Public Interest Determinations (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
The Hyperliquid Policy Center ("HPC") more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Action Forum: Sanctions in the Stablecoin Age
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The American Action Forum issued the following news release:
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Sanctions in the Stablecoin Age
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The United States' increasing use of economic and financial sanctions has spurred terrorist organizations and rogue actors to rely on non-traditional financial tools - including cryptocurrency, and most notably stablecoins. In a new primer, policy fellow Oren Swagel explains the growing use of stablecoins to evade sanctions when conducting financia more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: Ukraine Military Situation Report on July 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by nonresident senior fellow Can Kasapoglu:
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Ukraine Military Situation Report | July 29
Executive Summary
* Battlefield assessment. Russian forces retained an offensive footing across the conflict's principal flashpoints, while Ukraine intensified its deep strikes against Russia.
* Russian drone in more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Central Bank and Finance Ministry Warn Putin of War's Impact on Economy
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by John C. K. Daly, non-resident fellow at the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute in Washington, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Central Bank and Finance Ministry Warn Putin of War's Impact on Economy
Executive Summary:
* Senior Russian officials, including Ministry of Finance and Central Bank of the Russian Federation representatives, warned Russian President Vladimir Putin in ea more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Russia Sustaining War Machine Despite Western Sanctions
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by Taras Kuzio, professor of political science at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy and an associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Russia Sustaining War Machine Despite Western Sanctions
Executive Summary:
* Despite successive Western sanctions packages, Russia's military-industrial complex has expanded since 2022 by e more
NTI Engages Senior Congressional Staff With New Congressional Leadership Project
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Nuclear Threat Initiative issued the following news:
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NTI Engages Senior Congressional Staff with New Congressional Leadership Project (CLP)
A bipartisan, bicameral group of 17 senior congressional staff selected by the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) completed the inaugural edition of NTI's new Congressional Leadership Project this month.
The exclusive program was designed to further develop senior congressional staff's capacity to assess and address complex more
Report From Carter Center: Assessment of April 2026 Municipal Elections in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Assessment of April 2026 Municipal Elections in the Occupied Palestinian Territories - A report from Carter Center - July 2026 (47 pages)
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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ... 4
INTRODUCTION ... 10
GENERAL BACKGROUND ... 10
POLITICAL BACKGROUND ... 12
COMMITMENT TO PLO 'INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS AND DECISIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LEGITIMACY' ... 12
SCOPE OF THE ELECTIONS ... 14
LEGAL FRAMEWORK ... 14
ELECTORAL SYSTEM AND QUOTAS ... 17
WOMEN'S QUOTAS ... 17
more
Report: Delaware Families' Costs Up $3,000 Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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REPORT: Delaware families' costs up $3,000 under President Trump
Housing, groceries, gas, electricity, and health care have all become more expensive for Delawareans
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U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) today highlighted a new report from the congressional Joint Economic Committee (JEC) which found that rising prices have cost the average Delaware household more than more
Sen. Thune Discusses the Importance of Russia Sanctions Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Thune Discusses the Importance of Russia Sanctions Legislation
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"With the tragic and sudden passing of Senator Graham, the Democrats and Republicans in the Senate have joined together to cosponsor the Lindsey more
Treasury Disrupts Iranian Regime's Strait of Hormuz Extortion Network
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Treasury Disrupts Iranian Regime's Strait of Hormuz Extortion Network
OFAC Sanctions Illicit Maritime Insurance Scheme and Iran's Shadow Fleet
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Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking further action against the Iranian regime's desperate efforts to monetize the Strait of Hormuz and prop up the nation's failing economy. more
VoteVets Action Fund Launches $1.2 Million Ad Campaign Holding Ashley Hinson Accountable for Healthcare Cuts
PORTLAND, Oregon, July 30 -- VoteVets issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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VoteVets Action Fund Launches $1.2 Million Ad Campaign Holding Ashley Hinson Accountable for Healthcare Cuts
Washington, DC. - Today, VoteVets Action Fund is launching a new $1.2 million ad campaign holding Representative Ashley Hinson accountable for her vote in favor of H.R. 9260, legislation that cuts Medicare and Medicaid, hands corporations a massive tax break, and leaves Iowa families and vet more
6 In 10 Voters Oppose U.S. Military Action In Iran Amid Spike In Expectations It Will Last A Year Or More, Trump Approval Hits New Low, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 49% Worse Off Financially Than A Year Ago As Majority Thinks Economy Is Wor
HAMDEN, Connecticut, July 29 -- Quinnipiac University Poll posted the following news:
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6 In 10 Voters Oppose U.S. Military Action In Iran Amid Spike In Expectations It Will Last A Year Or More, Trump Approval Hits New Low, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 49% Worse Off Financially Than A Year Ago As Majority Thinks Economy Is Worsening
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In the wake of a ceasefire collapsing between the U.S. and Iran, voters have turned more negative about the U.S. military action in Iran, how more
Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement to Move Forward on Major Sanctions Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement to Move Forward on Major Sanctions Legislation
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Darline Graham (R-SC), Katie Britt (R-AL), Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Jim Risch (R-ID) announced a more
Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement to Move Forward on Major Sanctions Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement to Move Forward on Major Sanctions Legislation
Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Darline Graham (R-S.C.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) announced a bipartis more
BREAKING: 67% OF AMERICANS SAY TRUMP'S WAR OF CHOICE IN IRAN HAS HURT THE U.S.
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: 67% OF AMERICANS SAY TRUMP'S WAR OF CHOICE IN IRAN HAS HURT THE U.S.
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65% of Americans say Donald Trump and Republicans have worsened the U.S. economic conditions
Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran is making gas and groceries even more expensive - and voters are souring on Republican rule because of it.
With just under 100 days until the midterms, Republicans conti more
Capitol Hill Report, 07-29-26
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Capitol Hill Report, 07-29-26
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Audio from this afternoon's call is available HERE.
Topics include: Iran, Social Security, military academy nominations, the importance of bipartisanship, the farm bill, E15, the Senate highway bill and Sen. Graham's passing.
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Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-07-29-26 more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON IRAN WAR CASUALTIES
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON IRAN WAR CASUALTIES
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Congressman Pat Ryan and Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency on Iran War Casualties
When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress earlier this year, Rep. Ryan slammed his handling of a deadly Iranian drone strike that killed six US troops in Kuwait
WASHINGTON, DC - Following disturbing report more
Federal agencies remind universities of policies on sponsored research
CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Federal agencies remind universities of policies on sponsored research
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The Clemson University research community should be aware of several federal policy notices issued this summer related to co-authorship, travel, talent recruitment, foreign collaboration, data protection, AI use and other matters.
The Division of Research has published numerous updates to its Regulatory Alerts webpage, which include more
Garamendi, Sherman, Beyer: Congress Must Reject Dangerous Trump-Saudi Nuclear Deal Without Safeguards
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Garamendi, Sherman, Beyer: Congress Must Reject Dangerous Trump-Saudi Nuclear Deal Without Safeguards
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa Brad Sherman (CA-32), and the co-chairs of the Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group in the House of Representatives, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08) and Represe more
Gillibrand Demands Answers On Trump Administration Plan To Shutter New York Export-Import Bank Office
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Demands Answers On Trump Administration Plan To Shutter New York Export-Import Bank Office
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand demanded answers from the Trump administration regarding its planned closure of the New York regional office of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The office helps businesses in 10 states - including New York - expand into overseas markets an more
Hickenlooper, Duckworth, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Codify Right to In Vitro Fertilization
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Duckworth, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Codify Right to In Vitro Fertilization
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Right to IVF Act would protect access to fertility treatments and reproductive health in a Post-Roe America
Legislative push comes as President Trump has ignored his campaign promise for free IVF for all Americans for two years
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper recently joined Tammy Duc more
Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Jeremy Paner Discusses the Risks of Investing in Iran With Arabian Gulf Business Insight
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jeremy Paner Discusses the Risks of Investing in Iran with Arabian Gulf Business Insight
Paner shares thoughts on the legal risks of foreign investment in Iran.
Highlights
* Paner discussed the legal risks facing companies considering investment opportunities in Iran.
* He explained why renewed trade activity between Iran and the UAE is unlikely to translate into significant Gulf investment in Iran.
more
ICYMI: During Interview with WKBK's Dan Mitchell, Senator Hassan Discusses the Rising Costs Facing New Hampshire Families
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: During Interview with WKBK's Dan Mitchell, Senator Hassan Discusses the Rising Costs Facing New Hampshire Families
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KEENE - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan joined WKBK's Dan Mitchell to discuss the rising costs that New Hampshire families are facing because of President Trump. In the interview, Senator Hassan highlighted the new Joint Economic Committee - Minority report that shows that Ne more
ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights the Need to Protect America's Troops on the Digital Battlefield in New Op-ed
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights the Need to Protect America's Troops on the Digital Battlefield in New Op-ed
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WASHINGTON -In an opinion editorial published by Breaking Defense, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) highlighted the growing national security threat posed by ubiquitous technical surveillance (UTS) and the need to better protect America's servicemembers from digital vulnerabilities. more
In the UAE, a Private Message Can Cost You Everything
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news:
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In the UAE, a Private Message Can Cost You Everything
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The UAE has long been notorious for its crackdowns on social media use, and the regional conflict involving Iran has only intensified that approach. Over the past several months, Emirati authorities have expanded the use of cybercrime legislation to prosecute not only public online expression but also cont more
JEN KIGGANS DID THAT: "Hampton Roads Consumers Face Return of $4 Gas"
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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JEN KIGGANS DID THAT: "Hampton Roads Consumers Face Return of $4 Gas"
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Hampton Roads families are continuing to struggle with rising gas prices because vulnerable Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans has repeatedly voted in favor of Donald Trump's reckless war in Iran.
REMINDER: Kiggans was caught red-handed scrubbing her campaign website to remove promises of cutting inflation a more
Northern Trust Universe Data: Strong Global Equity Markets Drive Institutional Investor Gains in Second Quarter of 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release:
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Northern Trust Universe Data: Strong Global Equity Markets Drive Institutional Investor Gains in Second Quarter of 2026
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CHICAGO - Global equity markets reached new highs during the second quarter of 2026 as investors focused on strong corporate profits and resilient earnings momentum despite geopolitical concerns in Iran and s more
Passing the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Bill Will Cripple Russia's War Machine
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Passing the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Bill Will Cripple Russia's War Machine
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"Energy is the cash cow of Putin's war machine. It is also Russia's Achilles's Heel. Cut it off, and Russia cannot continue to fight. Russia's biggest customer is Communist China. The next is India. They will be hit hard."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about the importance of more
Pessimism Around Private Sector Activity Eases a Touch - Confederation of British Industry Growth Indicator
LONDON, England, July 29 -- The Confederation of British Industry issued the following news release:
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Pessimism around private sector activity eases a touch - CBI Growth Indicator
Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the three months to October (weighted balance of -18%), according to the CBI's latest Growth Indicator.
However, expectations are the least negative since March, just after the outbreak of the Iran conflict. But looking back further, the latest result more
SCHUMER REVEALS: TRUMP'S IRAN WAR HAS ALREADY COST LOWER HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES $122 MILLION MORE AT THE PUMP--AN EXTRA $504 PER HOUSEHOLD ON GAS ALONE
WASHINGTON, July 29 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER REVEALS: TRUMP'S IRAN WAR HAS ALREADY COST LOWER HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES $122 MILLION MORE AT THE PUMP--AN EXTRA $504 PER HOUSEHOLD ON GAS ALONE
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Average New York Household Has Spent Over $4,500 More Under Trump-Including $310 More On Groceries, $983 More On Housing & $241 More On Electricity, While Health Insurance Deductibles Have Jumped By Over $1,000
Schu more
Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen Speaks on Senate Floor in Support of the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Speaks on Senate Floor in Support of the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. This bill would impo more
Summary of Governing Council deliberations: Fixed announcement date of July 15, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- The Bank of Canada posted the following news:
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Summary of Governing Council deliberations: Fixed announcement date of July 15, 2026
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This is an account of the Bank of Canada's Governing Council deliberations leading to the monetary policy decision on July 15, 2026.
This summary reflects discussions and deliberations by members of Governing Council in stage three of the Bank's monetary policy decision-making process. This st more
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Calls for Bipartisan Support for Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Calls for Bipartisan Support for Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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"Let's honor Lindsey's memory the best way we know how, by responding to Putin's war of aggression with a show of strength and vote today to hold the Kremlin accountable."
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) on Tuesday spoke on the Senate Floor in support of the Linds more
Welch Files Amendment to Graham-Blumenthal Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Files Amendment to Graham-Blumenthal Sanctions Bill
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Amendment would reassert Congress' tariff authorities
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today filed an amendment to the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act to remove language in Section 113 of the Act that could enable the Trump Administration to impose tariffs on any country, for any reason.
As written, the more
Blumenthal Applauds Overwhelming Bipartisan Senate Vote to Move Forward on Legislation Holding Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Applauds Overwhelming Bipartisan Senate Vote to Move Forward on Legislation Holding Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded the Senate moving forward with the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in an overwhelming bipartisan vote. The legislation, led by Blumenthal and U.S. Senator D more
U.S. Deputy Representative Addresses Escalating Middle East Tensions at U.N.
NEW YORK, July 28 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks by Deputy Representative Tammy Bruce, at a U.N. Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East:
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Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you to Deputy Special Coordinator Alakbarov for sharing your views.
Colleagues, earlier this month representatives from the Board of Peace and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) met in Cyprus. We thank Cyprus for hosting this mee more
