CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Protecting Human Creativity in an AI Driven World
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In a world where someone's idea can be copied and shared in seconds, Dr. Kary Oberbrunner has developed a patented solution to help creators document when their original work was submitted.
Oberbrunner, Berry Chair and Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Cedarville University, founded Instant IP in 2021. Th more
'Lighting Talks' Present Innovative Research at Rutgers-Newark
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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'Lighting Talks' Present Innovative Research at Rutgers-Newark
By Carrie Stetler
October 20, 2026
The range and quality of Rutgers University-Newark research was showcased at a "lightning talks" event, where nearly a dozen researchers had four minutes to describe their discoveries.
The presentations, which included all of the Chancellor's Seed Grants projects, ranged from research on early detection of Alzhe more
2026 N.C. Community College System Conference Highlights Student Success, Workforce Preparation and Statewide Collaboration
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news:
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2026 NC Community College System Conference highlights student success, workforce preparation and statewide collaboration
October 20, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The North Carolina Community College System brought together nearly 2,000 educators, administrators, college leaders and industry partners Oct. 14-16 for its 2026 System Conference, a three-day gathering focused on strengthening st more
American Energy & AI: EPA and Army Propose Clearer Definitions of Waters of the United States to Streamline Infrastructure Permitting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works)
U.S. Department of the Army
108 Army Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310-0108
Re: American Energy and AI Coalition's Comment on EPA's Proposed Rule, Updated De more
Andor Health Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North American Agentic AI-Based Care Orchestration Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Andor Health Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North American Agentic AI-Based Care Orchestration Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition
The company is recognized for advancing agentic AI in healthcare through an interoperable, AI-native clinical services platform that enables intelligent workflo more
ARAMARK: Avendra International Expands Culinary Innovation Group to Serve International Clients and Brands
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Avendra International Expands Culinary Innovation Group to Serve International Clients and Brands
Philadelphia, PA (October 21, 2026) -- Avendra International is expanding its Culinary Innovation Group to better serve clients and brands around the world. The expanded group brings together culinary expertise, procurement i more
Ariz. State Rep. Justin Wilmeth Pushes to Expand Arizona's Commercial Space Industry
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 22 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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October 21, 2026
Rep. Justin Wilmeth Pushes to Expand Arizona's Commercial Space Industry
STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX - State Representative Justin Wilmeth, Chairman of the House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Committee, is calling for Arizona to expand its role in the commercial space industry following Wednesday's Arizona Space Commission hearing.
Representative Wilmeth has championed legi more
AT&T Delivers Strong Q3 2026 Results With Its Best Consolidated Service Revenue Growth in More Than Four Years
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 22 -- AT&T issued the following news release:
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DALLAS, October 21, 2026
AT&T Delivers Strong Third-Quarter 2026 Results with Its Best Consolidated Service Revenue Growth in More Than Four Years
AT&T added more than 1 million Advanced Connectivity customers for a second consecutive quarter, driven by net adds across fiber, fixed wireless and postpaid phone
AT&T updates outlook to reflect higher 2026 adjusted EPS/* and lower long-term capital investment while remainin more
BGSU Falcon Flames Create AI-powered Resource to Help Cancer Patients Navigate Healthcare Costs
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Bowling Green State University posted the following news:
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BGSU Falcon Flames create AI-powered resource to help cancer patients navigate healthcare costs
BGSU News 2026 October BGSU Falcon Flames create AI-powered resource to help cancer patients navigate healthcare costs
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Drawing on their own experience, Irene '08 and Blake Martin '08 developed a resource to help cancer patients and families understand medical costs, insurance denials and financial a more
Binghamton University: Secret Trigger Words Could Make AI-powered Robots Dangerous--and These Researchers Developed a Defense
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Secret trigger words could make AI-powered robots dangerous--and these researchers developed a defense
Large language models (LLMs) used to program helpful robots could be exploited, new research shows
By John Brhel
October 20, 2026
Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and Google Gemini are increasingly being used to help robots perform tasks, but what if LLMs could b more
Booking.com: How Will Group Budgets, Personalized Wellness & 'Recovery-Maxxing' Shape 2027 Guest Experiences?
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Oct. 22 (TNSxrep) -- Booking.com issued the following news:
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October 21 ,2026
How will Group Budgets, Personalized Wellness & 'Recovery-Maxxing' shape 2027 Guest Experiences?
Booking.com's 11th annual Travel Predictions point to a more intentional traveler in 2027 - one seeking local expertise, personalized wellbeing, restorative stays and greater financial flexibility. Matthias Schmid, Senior Vice President of Accommodations at Booking.com, unpacks the findi more
CAIR Debunks 'Transparently Dishonest' Attempts to Blame French Economic Protests on Muslims and Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Debunks 'Transparently Dishonest' Attempts to Blame French Economic Protests on Muslims and Immigrants
October 21, 2026
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on President Trump, Vice President Vance and other political leaders to stop dishonestly using economic protests led by students in Fr more
Cal. State-San Bernardino: A Professor's Advice Turned 500 Rejections Into a Job Offer
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 22 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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A professor's advice turned 500 rejections into a job offer
When hundreds of cybersecurity job applications led nowhere, CSUSB graduate student Tanu Gupta found an unexpected path to success through the guidance of Vincent Nestler, director of the Center for Cyber and AI. Today, she's building technology that helps protect critical infrastructure across California.
Octobe more
Citi Board Elects James Flanagan to Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release:
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Citi Board Elects James Flanagan to Board of Directors
October 21, 2026
NEW YORK - Citi's Board of Directors today announced that it has elected James (Jim) Flanagan as a new independent director, with service commencing immediately.
Citi Chair and CEO Jane Fraser said, "Throughout his career, Jim has helped organizations n more
Courier Issues Commentary: New Mexico Sues Epstein's Lawyer and Accountant to Stop Them From Cashing In on His Estate
NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary by investigative reporter Jackie Appel:
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October 21, 2026
New Mexico Sues Epstein's Lawyer and Accountant to Stop Them From Cashing In on His Estate
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez sued Jeffrey Epstein's longtime attorney, Darren Indyke, and his accountant, Richard Kahn, on Wednesday, accusing the two men of helping finance and conceal Epstein's sex trafficking operation more
CrowdStrike and NVIDIA Expand AI Agent Security From Software to Silicon
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news:
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CrowdStrike and NVIDIA Expand AI Agent Security from Software to Silicon
Falcon Guardian integration with NVIDIA OpenShell and NVIDIA Sentry will extend AIDR from agent runtimes to hardware-based enforcement
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AUSTIN, Texas; BERLIN, NVIDIA GTC 2026 - October 21, 2026 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) toda more
CSUSB Brings AI Education to High School Students in Rialto
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 22 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB brings AI education to high school students in Rialto
CSUSB faculty member Nabeel Alzahrani introduced students at Rialto Unified's Eisenhower High School to artificial intelligence, large language models, AI agents, STEM careers and higher education opportunities.
October 21, 2026
For Eisenhower High School students, artificial intelligence became more than an abs more
Dell Technologies Advances Enterprise Agentic AI From the Deskside to Data Center With NVIDIA
ROUND ROCK, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news:
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Dell Technologies Advances Enterprise Agentic AI from the Deskside to Data Center with NVIDIA
Story Highlights
* Operationalizing AI for the enterprise: Over 6,500 enterprises have adopted the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, moving AI projects from experimentation to production
* Delivering outcomes via an open ecosystem: more
Entrepreneurs' Organization: Why Trust Is the Real Currency of a Successful Acquisition
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news:
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Why Trust Is the Real Currency of a Successful Acquisition
October 21, 2026
After four acquisitions in three years, EO Chicago member Karl Hughes shares why the secret to a successful acquisition starts long before the deal. Learn how trust, shared values, and relationships built through EO helped make the acquisition of Rise25 his smoothest to date.
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After completing four business acquisitions o more
FAU Receives $3.3M to Provide Scholarships in Electrical Engineering
BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Receives $3.3M to Provide Scholarships in Electrical Engineering
By Kristine Gobbo | 10/21/2026
Florida Atlantic University has received a $3.3 million gift from the estate of Maria M. Treto to provide scholarships for students pursuing degrees in electrical engineering. The Pedro Treto and Harry M. Harris Scholarship is named in memory of M more
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 15% in 2027, Totaling $7.35 Trillion
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 22 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 15% in 2027, Totaling $7.35 Trillion
ORLANDO, Fla., October 21, 2026
With AI Investment Accelerating Across the Technology Stack, IT Spending Will Cross the $7 Trillion Mark for the First Time
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Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7.35 trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the more
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 Orlando: Day 3 Highlights
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 22 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 Orlando: Day 3 Highlights
ORLANDO, Fla., October 21, 2026
Overview
We are bringing you news and highlights from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, taking place this week in Orlando, Florida. Below is a collection of the key announcements and insights coming out of the conference. You can read the highlights here from Day 1 and Day more
Google Hosts Innovation & Pathways Summit at Tuskegee University
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Google Hosts Innovation & Pathways Summit at Tuskegee University
Crystal Drake 21 October 2026
Representatives, software engineers, and talent recruiters from Google gathered at Tuskegee University Tuesday for the Google Summit, engaging directly with students, faculty, and academic leadership to drive technical innovation, career preparation, and talent development.
The summit continues Google's multi-ye more
In Annual State of the University of Texas Address, President Davis Highlights Position of Strength and Future Plans in Healthcare, Research and Undergraduate Education
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas issued the following news:
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In Annual State of the University Address, President Davis Highlights Position of Strength and Future Plans in Healthcare, Research and Undergraduate Education
October 21, 2026
President Jim Davis shared a bold and confident vision for the future of The University of Texas at Austin during his annual State of the University address, highlighting the institution's growing strength and outlining major efforts to more
LSU New OrleansL Computer Science Professor Dr. Abdullah Al Redwan Newaz Awarded NSF and LBRN Funding for Robotics Research
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 22 -- LSU New Orleans (formerly the University of New Orleans) issued the following news release:
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October 21, 2026
Computer Science Professor Dr. Abdullah Al Redwan Newaz Awarded NSF and LBRN Funding for Robotics Research
Dr. Abdullah Al Redwan Newaz, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at LSU New Orleans and director of the Autonomous Intelligent Robotics (AiR) Lab, has been awarded funding for two research projects that use robotics more
LU Students Win First Place at RowdyHacks With Scam Prevention Technology
BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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LU students win first place at RowdyHacks with scam prevention technology
October 21, 2026 | By April Thompson
Two Lamar University students earned first place in the SWIVEL Challenge at RowdyHacks XII, a 24-hour hackathon held Oct. 3-4 in San Antonio, for developing an artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to detect and interrupt phone scams in real time.
Computer science major Bilal Maqsood and English more
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council: Pancreatic Cancer Has a New Drug and Women Need Earlier Detection
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council issued the following news:
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Pancreatic cancer has a new drug and women need earlier detection
Oct 21, 2026
Five weeks after the FDA approved a pill that extends survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer, one of the physicians who led its development joined a patient, an industry scientist and a state legislator at the MassBioHub to ask a harder question: what will it take to reach patients before the disease has more
Michigan Medicine: Learning Together - Making Space for Growth at Work
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Learning Together: Making Space for Growth at Work
How human connection, psychological safety and shared learning can help healthcare teams thrive.
October 21, 2026
What if well-being starts with how we learn together? On this episode of Well-Being at Michigan Medicine, Elizabeth Harry, M.D., is joined by Rajesh Mangrulkar, M.D., FNAP, Execu more
Military Officers Association: For-Profit Claims Agent Targets VA Safeguards in New Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
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For-Profit Claims Agent Targets VA Safeguards in New Lawsuit
By: Jen Goodale
October 21, 2026
A company that charges veterans to prepare disability claims is asking a federal court to declare VA's safeguards don't apply to them.
PatriotClaims LLC, doing business as VetClaims.ai, and Marine Corps veteran Joseph Johnson sued VA Secretary Doug Collins in the Northern District of Texas on Oct. more
Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept. Awards More Than $2.5 Million in Grants to Minnesota Colleges and Universities for Employer Workforce Development Projects
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 22 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release:
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DEED Awards More Than $2.5 Million in Grants to Minnesota Colleges and Universities for Employer Workforce Development Projects
October 21, 2026
St. Paul, Minn. - Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced 14 workforce developments grants totaling over $2.5 million to eight Minnesota educational institutions that more
Mzansi Mind Advances South Africa's Sovereign AI Ambitions With HPE Infrastructure
SPRING, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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Mzansi Mind advances South Africa's sovereign AI ambitions with HPE infrastructure
Mzansi Mind selects HPE AI-optimized infrastructure and networking powered by NVIDIA to scale multilingual AI across financial, legal, HR, customer service and executive use cases
In this article
* South African sovereign enterprise AI platform utilises HPE AI-optimized servers and more
NJIT Celebrates Faculty, Staff at 2026 Nexus of Excellence Awards
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Celebrates Faculty, Staff at 2026 Nexus of Excellence Awards
October 20, 2026
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) celebrated the achievements of its faculty and staff at the annual Nexus of Excellence Awards on Oct. 14 in the Campus Center Atrium, recognizing outstanding contributions to teaching, research, mentoring, service and community engagement.
The ceremony honored member more
NJIT Partners on New Jersey Supercomputer Initiative to Drive Statewide Innovation
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Partners on New Jersey Supercomputer Initiative to Drive Statewide Innovation
October 20, 2026
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill was joined today by a contingent of representatives from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) for the launch of the New Jersey Supercomputer Initiative (NJSCI), a groundbreaking public-private partnership that will drive the next generation of research, more
OpenAI: ChatGPT Ads Expands to 26 New Countries as Over 100,000 Advertisers Have Used the Platform
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 22 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 21, 2026
ChatGPT Ads expands to 26 new countries as over 100,000 advertisers have used the platform
From local businesses to global brands, more advertisers can now reach people as they explore, compare and decide what to buy in ChatGPT.
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More than 1.2 billion people use ChatGPT each week to explore ideas, compare options and make decisions. Ad more
OpenAI: Democratic Governance of Frontier AI, Part II - Empowering Cyber Defenders
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 22 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 21, 2026
Democratic governance of frontier AI, part II: Empowering cyber defenders
AI is changing the speed, scale, and economics of cybersecurity. It can help defenders find and fix vulnerabilities, detect intrusions, and respond to attacks--but those same capabilities can enable malicious actors and create new risks when AI systems act beyond th more
OpenAI: How We Built ChatGPT's Novel Ad Stack for User Trust and Relevance
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 22 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 21, 2026
How we built ChatGPT's novel ad stack for user trust and relevance
By Ritendra Datta and Karthik Gopalratnam, Members of Technical Staff
Traditional advertising systems are built to respond to discrete units of user intent. A user searches for or views something online, the ads system receives those queries and page views as events, and more
OpenAI: Using Thousands of AI Agents to Uncover New Leads in Biological Data
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 21, 2026
Using thousands of AI agents to uncover new leads in biological data
How OpenAI, PerturbAI, and Scripps Research used distributed AI agents to help scientists identify promising research leads in data from millions of brain cells
Read the paper (https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.10.15.759436v1)
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What if scientists more
Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Treasury's Director of Cybersecurity Receives National Recognition
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release:
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Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Treasury's Director of Cybersecurity Receives National Recognition
Treasury employee recognized for contributions to protecting U.S. critical infrastructure
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Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that Treasury Director of Cybersecurity Keith Hartung has received the InfraGard Members Alliance (IMA) Leader of the more
Qualcomm Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 22 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release:
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Qualcomm Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
SAN DIEGO -- October 21, 2026 -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.92 per common share, payable on December 17, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 3, 2026.
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a globa more
Report From Consumer Reports: Paying Their Own Way - A Framework for Evaluating Data Center Electricity Agreements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSCrpt) -- Paying Their Own Way: A Framework for Evaluating Data Center Electricity Agreements - A report from Consumer Reports - October 2026 (37 pages)
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Executive Summary
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the largest increase in U.S. electricity demand in decades. Utilities are planning billions of dollars in new generation, transmission, and other infrastructure to serve large data centers. Whether that buildout raises or lowers costs more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more
Rutgers Partnering in New Jersey Supercomputer Initiative to Drive Innovation, Solve Shared Statewide Challenges
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers Partnering in New Jersey Supercomputer Initiative to Drive Innovation, Solve Shared Statewide Challenges
By Roya Rafei
October 20, 2026
Rutgers is partnering in a new state supercomputer initiative that will establish New Jersey as a hub for cutting-edge research to solve some of the world's biggest challenges, advance education and drive workforce development.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced th more
Rutgers: What Will Bring Young Voters to the Polls in the 2026 Midterms?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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What Will Bring Young Voters to the Polls in the 2026 Midterms?
October 21, 2026
Rutgers political scientist Elizabeth Matto explains what motivates young adults to vote - and why their participation could make a difference in November
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Young voters could play a crucial role in this year's midterm elections, when control of Congress is at stake.
Whether they turn out in November remains an open ques more
SEMO Partnership Connects Students With Industry Projects, Career Experience
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news:
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October 21, 2026
SEMO Partnership Connects Students With Industry Projects, Career Experience
Southeast Missouri State University students can earn college credit while developing professional skills through projects connected to companies such as Intel, Shopify and L'Oreal, thanks to a new partnership with Podium Education.
The partnership brings the SEMO Career Accelerator to the Uni more
Senate Approves Stronger Reporting Requirements for AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release:
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Senate Approves Stronger Reporting Requirements for AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
October 21, 2026
HARRISBURG - The Senate voted unanimously today to better protect young people against the serious threats posed by child sexual abuse materials generated using artificial intelligence (AI), according to Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Scott Martin (R-13) and Lisa Baker (R more
TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo to Host "Growing Maryland's Economy Through Innovation" Panel
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo to Host "Growing Maryland's Economy Through Innovation" Panel
Session will feature Comptroller Brooke Lierman, Sen. Cory McCray and Del. Marlon Amprey, moderated by TEDCO board member and former state Sen. Andrew Serafini
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COLUMBIA, Md., (October 21, 2026) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces the "Growing Mar more
Texas A&M Prepares Future Veterinarians To Navigate Artificial Intelligence In Clinical Practice
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Texas A&M Prepares Future Veterinarians To Navigate Artificial Intelligence In Clinical Practice
Oct. 20, 2026
As artificial intelligence tools begin appearing in veterinary clinics, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is preparing future veterinarians not just to use them but to understand how they work, more
TUV SUD and Accenture Accelerate Certification of Physical AI in Automated Factories and Warehouses With NVIDIA Technologies to Drive Manufacturing Productivity
NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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TUV SUD and Accenture Accelerate Certification of Physical AI in Automated Factories and Warehouses with NVIDIA Technologies to Drive Manufacturing Productivity
Companies present concept of new "Physical AI Safety Suite" at NVIDIA GTC Berlin 2026/*
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BERLIN; Oct. 21, 2026 - TUV SUD, a globally recognized testing, inspection and certification organization headquartered in Germa more
U-M-led Consortium to Receive Up to $52 Million in NIH Funding to Study Why Viral Respiratory Infections Affect Children Differently
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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U-M-led consortium to receive up to $52 million in NIH funding to study why viral respiratory infections affect children differently
National study to follow young children hospitalized with viral lower respiratory tract infections to identify biological and environmental factors linked to recovery, severe illness and long-term lung health
Oct more
UAlbany-Led Research Team Achieves Rare Milestone in Ultra-High-Voltage Power Semiconductors
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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UAlbany-Led Research Team Achieves Rare Milestone in Ultra-High-Voltage Power Semiconductors
ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 21, 2026) -- A research team led by the University at Albany has successfully designed, fabricated and demonstrated a rare class of silicon carbide semiconductor switch capable of handling voltages far beyond what conventional devices can manage.
The fabrication and demonstration of the 15-kilov more
UCLA Health: AI Platform Helps Uncover Promising Cancer Drug Combinations
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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New AI platform helps uncover promising cancer drug combinations
UCLA researchers combine large language models and 3D tumor testing to identify potential ways to overcome treatment resistance in prostate cancer
October 21, 2026
UCLA investigators have developed a new artificial intelligence-based platform that could help scientists identify promising drug combinations to overcome treatment more
UL Solutions Report Compares Keysight Automated Anti-Islanding Testing With Traditional IEEE 1547.1 Methods
SANTA ROSA, California, Oct. 22 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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UL Solutions Report Compares Keysight Automated Anti-Islanding Testing with Traditional IEEE 1547.1 Methods
Independent study finds Keysight's automated PHIL-based anti-islanding solution delivered results comparable to traditional IEEE 1547.1 testing while reducing equipment and execution time
SANTA ROSA, Calif. October more
UMass Chan, UMass Amherst Researchers Partner on Digital Health Projects With Support From UMass Alumnus
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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UMass Chan, UMass Amherst researchers partner on digital health projects with support from UMass alumnus
By Sarah Willey
October 21, 2026
At a glance
* Four research teams from UMass Chan and UMass Amherst will receive $100,000 each from the Riccio Digital Medicine and Health Technology Initiative to conduct 12-month digital health projects.
* Projects will explore tec more
UNC Health Recognized for Digital Health Achievement as 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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UNC Health Recognized for Digital Health Achievement as 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
UNC Health continues to be the only health system in North Carolina to receive dual Level 10 Rankings. UNC Health was also awarded a 2026 Analytics and Data Management Award.
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - OCT. 21, 2026 - The College of Healthcare Information Management Exec more
University of Georgia: Safeguarding America's Food Supply - Preserving What We Produce
ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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October 20, 2026
Safeguarding America's food supply: Preserving what we produce
By Emily Halnon
During the summer of 2026, the vulnerability of food was top-of-mind for many Americans, as thousands of people across the United States reported symptoms of a Cyclospora infection that eventually was linked to iceberg lettuce.
It was a compelling reminder of how a contaminant can affect food supplies and thr more
University of Iowa College of Engineering: Chen Awarded Spring 2027 Graduate College Post-Comprehensive Research Fellowship
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Chen Awarded Spring 2027 Graduate College Post-Comprehensive Research Fellowship
October 21, 2026
Congratulations to Xiaojie Chen, a PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering, for receiving the Graduate College Post-Comprehensive Research Fellowship. This fellowship is intended to recognize students with distinguished academic achievement during their early graduate training an more
University of Minnesota-Duluth: Kathryn Milun Lets the Sun Shine for Community Wealth Building
DULUTH, Minnesota, Oct. 22 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news:
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Kathryn Milun lets the sun shine for community wealth building
October 20, 2026
Kathryn Milun is developing an innovative model that empowers neighbors to fund community-focused projects. Milun, an associate professor and director of the Center for Social Research in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Minnesota Duluth, co-designed and prototyped the more
University of Pittsburgh Bradford: Campus Receives $2.6 Million Grant
BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news:
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Campus receives $2.6 million grant
Federal funds will strengthen first-year experience
October 20, 2026
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has received a five-year, $2.6 million federal grant aimed at boosting students' success from their first days on campus.
The U.S. Department of Education announced the grant on its website Monday. It was awarded through the Departments more
University of Texas Dallas: Researchers Aim To Secure Wireless Networks as AI Evolves
RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Researchers Aim To Secure Wireless Networks as AI Evolves
By Kim Horner | Oct. 21, 2026
Artificial intelligence could help next-generation wireless networks adapt to changing conditions and detect security threats. But expanding AI's role in critical network functions also creates new vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit.
Dr. Imtiaz Karim, assistant professor of computer science at T more
UW-Led Project Selected to Advance AI-Driven Nuclear Fuel Research
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW-Led Project Selected to Advance AI-Driven Nuclear Fuel Research
October 21, 2026
Researchers at the University of Wyoming and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have been selected to receive $906,382 in federal research funding to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled models aimed at improving heat transport predictions in nuclear fuel.
The research project, titled "AI-Enabled Multiscale Modeling more
Virginia Tech: Elk Crossing - Real-time Driver Warning System Helps Prevent Animal Collisions
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Elk crossing: Real-time driver warning system helps prevent animal collisions
A recent pilot implementation of an automated wildlife detection and driver warning system by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in Southwest Virginia shows that real-time roadside warnings can help keep drivers and animals safe.
By Gwen Sheldon
20 Oct 2026
It's 9 p.m. on a rural mountain highway when a 750-pound elk steps on more
Walmart Makes It Possible for Agents to Shop on Behalf of Customers, While Keeping Customers in Control
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- Walmart issued the following news:
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Walmart Makes It Possible for Agents to Shop on Behalf of Customers, While Keeping Customers in Control
Oct. 21, 2026
When Sam Walton opened the first Walmart more than 60 years ago, he set out to help people save money and live better. He believed new ideas and technology could make that possible - and that spirit still drives us today.
Today, we serve customers through stores and clubs, online shopping, pickup and more
Whiddon College of Medicine Leaders Share Accreditation and Quality Improvement Strategies
MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- The University of South Alabama posted the following news release:
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Whiddon College of Medicine leaders share accreditation and quality improvement strategies
October 21, 2026
Three representatives from the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine shared strategies for strengthening medical education assessment and accreditation readiness during the 2026 Accreditation Preparation and Quality Improvement Annual Conference, held virtually Sept. 22-23.
T.J. Hun more
WHITNEY MUSEUM LAUNCHES JAZSALYN'S NEW DIGITAL ARTWORK EXPLORING ANCESTRAL INTELLIGENCE AND IMAGINING POSSIBLE FUTURES
NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release:
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WHITNEY MUSEUM LAUNCHES JAZSALYN'S NEW DIGITAL ARTWORK EXPLORING ANCESTRAL INTELLIGENCE AND IMAGINING POSSIBLE FUTURES
Jazsalyn's latest project launches on whitney.org and expands the artist's Warpmode worldbuilding toolkit, inviting participants to explore Ancestral Intelligence and Black Metatheories.
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New York, NY, October 20, 2026 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art launches Warpmode, Th more
Disruptive Technology Research Solicited by Army Applications Laboratory in Austin, Texas
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Army Futures Command is seeking innovative research and development proposals in Austin, Texas, to advance disruptive technologies that align with U.S. Army modernization priorities. This effort supports the Army Applications Laboratory's mission to accelerate breakthrough innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomy, power and energy, and advanced networking. The goal is to create technology demonstrators and early-stage products that more
'I am a UK Innovator:' College of Education's Jena Hinds
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 21 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news:
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'I am a UK Innovator:' College of Education's Jena Hinds
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Video by Jeremy Blackburn and Erin Wickey, Research Communications
For years, Jena Hinds, Ph.D., has wondered what happens in the moments between knowing and performing. Today, that curiosity is driving research and innovation that could help students overcome the effects of stress and more accurately demonstrate what they know.
Through the more
ABYC Seeks Proposals for SUR/TECH Conference
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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ABYC Seeks Proposals for SUR/TECH Conference
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The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has opened a call for proposals for its biennial SUR/TECH conference, scheduled for March 23-24, 2027. The two-day hybrid event will offer in-person attendance in Annapolis and online participation, with a focus on the technologies, challenges and opportunities shaping more
Accenture Acquires Digital-Native Construction Consulting Firm Avicado
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Acquires Digital-Native Construction Consulting Firm Avicado
Avicado expands Accenture Construct's digital and systems consulting capabilities
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NEW YORK and MIAMI; Oct. 20, 2026 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Avicado, a construction technology consultancy headquartered in Miami. Avicado joins Accenture Construct, expanding its digital and systems consulting ca more
AI and social work: Promise, progress, and pitfalls
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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AI and social work: Promise, progress, and pitfalls
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A new book, "Artificial Intelligence in Social Work: Bridging Technology and Humanity," recognizes that AI is no longer a distant frontier for social work--algorithmic systems are shaping how and when care is delivered, chatbots are entering mental health services, and older adults are forming relationships with digital companions.
Sara more
AI models can get brain rot, too
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news:
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AI models can get brain rot, too
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Researchers have determined that when large language models are trained on frivolous online content, they can get brain rot like humans do.
As humans and AI models roam the internet, they encounter lots of junk: clickbait headlines, misinformation, hashtags. Research by Dr. Zhengzhong Tu and his colleagues indicates this junk-filled environment could be a cause for con more
American Lung Association's New Healthy Home Tool Can Help Families Create Safer Air at Home
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release:
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American Lung Association's New Healthy Home Tool Can Help Families Create Safer Air at Home
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Clean air at home is essential for everyone's health. Yet, indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than the air outside. Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of infections, lung cancer and chronic lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstr more
As AI Ramps Up, College Degrees Become More Important, Survey Says
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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As AI Ramps Up, College Degrees Become More Important, Survey Says
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A new Gallup and Lumina Foundation survey finds that 48% of employers believe artificial intelligence will make college degrees more important over the next five years, compared with 26% who expect them to become less valuable. As AI transforms the workplace, employers increasingly value skills such as critical thinking, communication, judgme more
Ask an Expert: Religion, politics and the 2026 midterm elections
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Ask an Expert: Religion, politics and the 2026 midterm elections
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The introduction of memes, artificial intelligence (AI) and the first American pope have transformed conversations around the relationship between church and state during the 2026 midterm elections, according to Gary Adler, associate professor of sociology at Penn State.
Adler studies the ways cult more
ATA ACTION APPLAUDS FDA'S FINAL PDURS GUIDANCE, RECOGNIZING STANDALONE SOFTWARE'S ROLE IN IMPROVING DRUG THERAPY AND PUTS PATIENTS AT THE CENTER OF DIGITAL HEALTH INNOVATION
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release:
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ATA ACTION APPLAUDS FDA'S FINAL PDURS GUIDANCE, RECOGNIZING STANDALONE SOFTWARE'S ROLE IN IMPROVING DRUG THERAPY AND PUTS PATIENTS AT THE CENTER OF DIGITAL HEALTH INNOVATION
Final guidance reflects many of the priorities ATA Action has advanced for years, including recognition of standalone software and clinical benefit as a path to FDA-required labeling
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ATA ACTION URGES FDA TO BUILD A RISK-BASED, FUNCTION-FOCUSED FRAMEWORK FOR GENERATIVE AI-ENABLED MEDICAL DEVICES
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 (TNSida) -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release:
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ATA ACTION URGES FDA TO BUILD A RISK-BASED, FUNCTION-FOCUSED FRAMEWORK FOR GENERATIVE AI-ENABLED MEDICAL DEVICES
Comments Support the Agency's Two-Axis Risk Approach and Propose a Voluntary Federal-State Clinical AI Sandbox to Bring Clarity and Consistency Across States
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WASHINGTON, DC, OCTOBER 20, 2026 - ATA Action: Advocacy Shaping Virtual Care, the advocacy-focused aff more
Bipartisan Bill Co-Led by Suozzi to Protect Americans from Online Dating Scams Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan Bill Co-Led by Suozzi to Protect Americans from Online Dating Scams Signed Into Law
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Bipartisan Romance Scam Prevention Act was led in the House by Reps. Suozzi (D-NY), Valadao (R-CA), Pettersen (D-CO), and Goldman (R-TX)
Senate companion was led by Senators Blackburn (R-TN) and Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Washington, D.C.--President Trump yesterday signed into law the bipartisan Romance Sca more
Blake Evermon to deliver Fall Doctoral Residency keynote at DSU
MADISON, South Dakota, Oct. 21 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Blake Evermon to deliver Fall Doctoral Residency keynote at DSU
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MADISON, S.D. -- Dakota State University will welcome Dr. Blake Evermon as keynote speaker for its Fall Doctoral Residency Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The dinner, which brings doctoral students together on campus, begins at 6 p.m. in the Heartland Captains Club at the Beacom PREMIER Complex.
Fall Doctoral Residency keynote speaker Dr. more
Blumenthal & Hawley Demand Answers from Google About Aggressive AI Push in Classrooms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal & Hawley Demand Answers from Google About Aggressive AI Push in Classrooms
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"Google is forcing their A.I. products into classrooms across America, and children are paying the price."
[WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) today demanded answers from Alphabet Inc. and Google LLC CEO Sundar Pichai about the company's aggressive push of more
Brown Introduces Legislation to Require Labels on AI-Generated Campaign Content
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown Introduces Legislation to Require Labels on AI-Generated Campaign Content
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Brown's Securing Elections from AI Deception Act creates national label requirement, holds fraudsters accountable
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has introduced the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act, legislation to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deprive or defraud individ more
Building Blocks for a Dynamic Future
OBERLIN, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- Oberlin College and Conservatory posted the following news:
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Building Blocks for a Dynamic Future
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Frank Kusi Appiah '29 started tinkering with technology as a kid, learning how devices work by fixing his friends' broken electronics. In 2023, his passion for building brought him from Kumasi, Ghana, to the U.S., to compete in the Robofest World Championship with his high school's robotics team. The team won two titles with their autonomous robots: one for compl more
CGTC Faculty Selected for National Global Workforce Initiative
MACON, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news:
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CGTC Faculty Selected for National Global Workforce Initiative
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Nursing student, Akira Lawrence, shares her success in global education with faculty selected for the national global workforce initiative.
Warner Robins, Ga. - Eleven Central Georgia Technical College faculty members have been selected to participate in the 2026 Global Workforce Initiative (GWI), a nationally recognized faculty devel more
Changes to Medicaid, the ACA and other key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Changes to Medicaid, the ACA and other key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA), the massive budget reconciliation bill implementing many of the administration's top legislative priorities, was signed into law (Public Law 119-21) on July 4, 2025. The law includes significant funding cuts and policy changes to Medi more
Clinics Newsletter - Volume 11, Issue 1: September 2026
BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 21 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news:
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Clinics Newsletter - Volume 11, Issue 1: September 2026
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BLS Sports Law Clinic Launches to Protect Rights of Emerging and Underserved Athletes
In January 2026, Brooklyn Law School launched the Sports Law Clinic, a new in-house legal clinic that provides free legal services to athletes and sports organizations facing complex legal challenges. Led by Professor Jodi Balsam, a nationally recognized expert in sp more
CMU Introduces 4 New Online Graduate Certificates for Professionals
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU Introduces 4 New Online Graduate Certificates for Professionals
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Carnegie Mellon University is introducing four online graduate certificates designed to help working professionals build graduate-level expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, software engineering and product management.
New offerings from the Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science include:
* Foundations of Rob more
Collaboration Benefits MU, Pennsylvania School Boards Association
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Millersville University posted the following news:
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Collaboration Benefits MU, Pennsylvania School Boards Association
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Nearly 150 school board directors and school leaders are more prepared to address AI and school safety issues thanks to a partnership between Millersville University and the Pennsylvania School Boards Association.
After an introduction from Richard Frerichs '64, '69M, Millersville University Council of Trustees member and former more
Colo. PIRG Foundation: Less Than Half of Phone Companies Have Installed Required Anti-robocall Technology
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 21 -- The Colorado Public Interest Research Group Foundation issued the following news release:
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Less than half of phone companies have installed required anti-robocall technology
October 20, 2026
DENVER - On the five-year anniversary of the federal anti-robocalls law that was supposed to squash unwanted calls, only 42% of phone companies have completely complied. Americans are still getting more than 2.1 billion unwanted robocalls a month. Coloradans are receivin more
Compliance and Ethics Week events from October 26-30
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Compliance and Ethics Week events from October 26-30
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The University will hold several events in observance of Compliance and Ethics Week, providing an opportunity to learn more about compliance and ethics across the University, ethical decision-making and how to do the right thing.
Clemson's Office of University Compliance and Ethics helps University leaders, faculty, staff and students navigate their more
Computer science student takes engineering skills to Neuralink
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news:
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Computer science student takes engineering skills to Neuralink
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A computer science class project that took UT San Antonio senior Mateo McKee months to build nearly unraveled because of a one-character mistake.
McKee, a computer science major in the College of AI, Cyber and Computing, built a C compiler that translates programming code into instructions a computer processor can execute more
Cornell Bowers launches two online master's programs in AI
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell Bowers launches two online master's programs in AI
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Beginning in fall 2027, the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science will offer two online master's degree programs in artificial intelligence designed for working professionals seeking to deepen their expertise.
The programs provide two distinct pathways for developing greater understanding and knowledge of AI. The M.S. in a more
CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez Delivers the 2026 State of the University Address
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- The City University of New York posted the following news:
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CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez Delivers the 2026 State of the University Address
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Today, City University of New York Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez delivered his 2026 State of the University Address. The speech was held at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, where the Chancellor was preceded by CUNY Board of Trustees Chairman William C. Thompson Jr. and introduced by Hunter College Stu more
Day 1 Recap: The Governance Roots of the US Healthcare Crisis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release:
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Day 1 Recap: The Governance Roots of the US Healthcare Crisis
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The United States spends more on healthcare than any other country, yet Americans still face some of the highest prices in the wo more
Dozens of International Media Organizations Back Australian Creatives in Warning Against Copyright Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release:
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Dozens of International Media Organizations Back Australian Creatives in Warning Against Copyright Changes
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Canberra, Australia - Today a group of 63 international media organizations led by the News/Media Alliance delivered a letter to senior Australian politicians asking them to reject proposed changes to the country's copyright laws that would allow artificial intelligence companie more
Dyslexia Awareness Month: UConn Waterbury Connects Awareness With Research and Student Success
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 21 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Dyslexia Awareness Month: UConn Waterbury Connects Awareness With Research and Student Success
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UConn Waterbury, Waterbury City Hall, and the Chase Building were lit in red on Monday, Oct. 5 to mark Dyslexia Awareness Month. The "Light It Red" initiative brought together the campus, the City of Waterbury, and Decoding Dyslexia-CT to highlight the importance of early identification, evidence-based more
European Ecosystem Builds World's Most Efficient AI Factories With NVIDIA DSX
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release:
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European Ecosystem Builds World's Most Efficient AI Factories With NVIDIA DSX
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News Summary:
* NVIDIA DSX reference designs use closed-loop liquid cooling and dry coolers to enable near-zero facility cooling water consumption, with potential savings of 54 million liters a day more
European Mobility Leaders Build Safe Vehicles and Robotaxi Fleets on NVIDIA Hyperion
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release:
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European Mobility Leaders Build Safe Vehicles and Robotaxi Fleets on NVIDIA Hyperion
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News Summary:
* Bolt with Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Einride are showcasing selected autonomous-mobility use cases on the NVIDIA Hyperion computing platform, dem more
Faculty Spotlight: Tara Labosky
LAUREL, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- Capitol Technology College posted the following news:
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Faculty Spotlight: Tara Labosky
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Capitol Technology University has welcomed Professor Tara Labosky to our construction management programs this fall.
Labosky's career includes decades of experience in architecture, construction management, land development, and education, along with successful projects across California and Maryland. She earned her master's in construction management from Drexel Univer more
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Visits Bedford School District to See E-Rate Connectivity in Action
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release:
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FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Visits Bedford School District to See E-Rate Connectivity in Action
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Media Contact:
Lara Wade
Director of Communications
Mobile: (813) 833-1498
lwade@aasa.org
OCTOBER 20, 2026, BEDFORD, NH -- Federal Communications Commissioner Anna M. Gomez visited Bedford School District on October 6, 2026 to see firsthand how reliab more
Florida State University computer scientist wins $100,000 grand prize at Discovery Days event
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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Florida State University computer scientist wins $100,000 grand prize at Discovery Days event
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* Florida State University computer scientist Xian Mallory earned $100,000 in funding from ReliaQuest for her startup called Sage, a cybersecurity platform designed to protect personal data.
* The grand prize highlighted "The Quest for What's Next!" competition at FSU Discovery Days, one of the signature ev more
From CMU classroom to the green screen: Alum returns to prepare the next generation of broadcast meteorologists
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news:
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From CMU classroom to the green screen: Alum returns to prepare the next generation of broadcast meteorologists
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For Diane Phillips, returning to Central Michigan University to teach broadcast meteorology is an opportunity to give back to the program that helped launch her career.
Phillips, a CMU meteorology alum and working broadcast meteorologist on WNEM Channel 5, now teaches students how t more
FSU Google Days brings hands-on AI learning to campus
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU Google Days brings hands-on AI learning to campus
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* More than 1,000 Florida State community members attended the Google Days event for hands-on artificial intelligence training.
* Google specialists guided faculty and students through practical classroom and research application.
Florida State University recently welcomed more than 1,000 faculty, staff and students to Google Days 2026, a two-da more
FSU's IGNITE Tallahassee showcases regional innovation and student talent at open house
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 21 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU's IGNITE Tallahassee showcases regional innovation and student talent at open house
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* The IGNITE Tallahassee Open House + Innovation Expo highlighted research commercialization during Florida State's 4th annual Discovery Days.
* IGNITE Tallahassee serves as FSU's business incubator, offering specialized labs and mentorship to launch new high-tech companies.
Florida State University showcased re more
Gartner Identifies the Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 21 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Identifies the Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027
ORLANDO, Fla., October 20, 2026
Analysts Explore Industry Trends at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026, October 19-22
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Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, today announced its list of top strategic technology trends that organizations need to explore in 2027. An more
GE Aerospace Announces Q3 2026 Results
EVENDALE, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, posted the following news release:
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GE Aerospace Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results
Year-to-date orders, revenue and total engine deliveries up over 20%, raising full-year guidance
Third Quarter 2026:
- Total orders of $19.0B, +49%;
- Total revenue (GAAP) of $14.1B, +16%; adjusted revenue/* $13.3B, +18%;
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Hassan, Colleagues Question Meta's Use of Billions in Research and Development Tax Credits to Subsidize Its AI Data Center Construction Boom
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Hassan, Colleagues Question Meta's Use of Billions in Research and Development Tax Credits to Subsidize Its AI Data Center Construction Boom
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan joined colleagues from the Senate Finance Committee in calling on Meta to justify its use of billions in federal research and development tax credits to fund its rapid buildout of AI data centers, in a letter to more
Healthcare and Life Sciences Leaders Build on NVIDIA to Advance Drug Discovery and Expand Patient Care
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release:
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Healthcare and Life Sciences Leaders Build on NVIDIA to Advance Drug Discovery and Expand Patient Care
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* NVIDIA and the UW Medicine Institute for Protein Design debut RFD4-Proteina, a new open model that combines programmable protein design with search capabilit more
Helping Manufacturers Prepare for the Cyber Resilience Act: Keysight Contributes to New ETSI Standard
SANTA ROSA, California, Oct. 21 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Helping Manufacturers Prepare for the Cyber Resilience Act: Keysight Contributes to New ETSI Standard
SANTA ROSA, Calif. October 20, 2026
As the European Union's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) moves toward enforcement, manufacturers face growing pressure to demonstrate that their products are secure by design. To help meet th more
Higher Education Secretary Margo Chaly Meets With Atlantic Cape Students to Discuss Important Issues and Concerns
MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- Atlantic Cape Community College posted the following news:
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Higher Education Secretary Margo Chaly Meets With Atlantic Cape Students to Discuss Important Issues and Concerns
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MAYS LANDING - Atlantic Cape Community College welcomed New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Margo Chaly to its Mays Landing campus on October 20 as part of her 18-stop campus tour of colleges and universities from across the State to learn more, through engaging discussion more
How USC Rossier helped Truc Nguyen build a career grounded in listening
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 21 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news:
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How USC Rossier helped Truc Nguyen build a career grounded in listening
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Before phrases like artificial intelligence and concerns about how children interact with technology dominated headlines, Truc Nguyen was already asking difficult questions about how young people navigate the internet.
A research specialist and interim director of General Education at more
Immersive Aflac co-op unlocks corporate career potential for Columbus State students
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- Columbus State University posted the following news:
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Immersive Aflac co-op unlocks corporate career potential for Columbus State students
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Columbus State University and Columbus-based Aflac launched an innovative corporate-academic partnership last summer that provides students with an immersive, multiyear professional pathway and supports regional workforce development. The new Aflac Claims Co-op program is helping students build career-ready skills rele more
In Yuma, Kelly Visits Southwest Early College Academy, Named a Top 10 School in the World
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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In Yuma, Kelly Visits Southwest Early College Academy, Named a Top 10 School in the World
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Kelly met with students, teachers, and staff at SWECA, recognized internationally for overcoming adversity in a community where 24 percent of residents live in poverty
Kelly also sat down with KYMA on the rising cost-of-living crisis facing Arizona families
This week, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly visited the Yu more
Kennesaw State researcher receives $250,000 NSF grant to enhance construction education
KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State researcher receives $250,000 NSF grant to enhance construction education
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Kennesaw State University researcher Minsoo Baek has received a $250,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to develop technology that could help construction management students navigate real-world challenges before entering the workforce.
The three-year project, which began Oct. 1, will combine gener more
Kohl's Brings Holiday Magic to Life for Customers with Top Gifts, Incredible Savings, and New Ways to Shop
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, posted the following news release:
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Kohl's Brings Holiday Magic to Life for Customers with Top Gifts, Incredible Savings, and New Ways to Shop
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* Customers can easily discover the season's must-have brands and products, curated to make gift-finding effortless for everyone on their list
* Shoppers will step into The North Kohl's through an engaging new campaign that brings more
Leading Members to Preview ASA's The People Advantage at NETWORK2026
ITASCA, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release:
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Leading Members to Preview ASA's The People Advantage at NETWORK2026
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 / News, Supply Chain Leading Members to Preview ASA's The People Advantage at NETWORK2026 Photo credit: Steve Woltmann This August, 25 volunteer leaders representing 10 ASA member companies met in Chicago to shape The People Advantage, an initiative born at LEAD more
Listening to the Buzz: UMass Amherst Ecologist Develop New Tool for Monitoring Bee Populations
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Listening to the Buzz: UMass Amherst Ecologist Develop New Tool for Monitoring Bee Populations
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Populations of many pollinators, including bumble bees, have been crashing over the last few decades, thanks to the widespread use of chemical pesticides, loss of habitat and the acceleration of climate change. But it can be hard to know just how bad the problem is, or whether conservation strategi more
Managing a world of risk -- and D&O programs -- from a single boardroom
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Lockton, an insurance broker, posted the following news:
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Managing a world of risk -- and D&O programs -- from a single boardroom
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Key takeaways:
* Geopolitical events often create D&O exposure not only through business disruption but through governance, oversight, disclosure, and communication challenges that can affect both public and private companies.
* D&O underwriters are increasingly evaluating governance, communicatio more
Manufacturing extension at Montana State awarded $840,000 to enable the center to continue assisting manufacturers across the state
BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 21 -- Montana State University posted the following news:
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Manufacturing extension at Montana State awarded $840,000 to enable the center to continue assisting manufacturers across the state
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BOZEMAN -- The National Institute of Standards and Technology has awarded nearly $840,000 to the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center at Montana State University, enabling the MMEC to continue assisting manufacturers across the state adopt new technologies, upskill their t more
Massive Meta Penalty in New Mexico Shows What Happens When States Don't Settle, Says Economic Liberties
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Massive Meta Penalty in New Mexico Shows What Happens When States Don't Settle, Says Economic Liberties
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Today a New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion for deceiving users about its data privacy practices, after a Santa Fe jury found the company committed 43 million violations of the state's consumer protection laws. In response, the American Economic Li more
Meeting Students' Needs
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- The City University of New York posted the following news:
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Meeting Students' Needs
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University Raised Record $312 Million in Philanthropic Support in 2026; $1 Billion Over Last Four Years
Enrollment Grows 3.2% Year-Over-Year; Graduate Enrollment Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels
Workforce Initiative CUNY Beyond Secures $4 Million Investment from The Ascendium Education Group and ECMC Foundation
Transcript From Address Available Here
City University of New York Cha more
Nationwide Children's Hospital Named Winner of 2026 Amazon Web Services Children's Health Innovation Award
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Nationwide Children's Hospital posted the following news release:
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Named Winner of 2026 Amazon Web Services Children's Health Innovation Award
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Nationwide Children's Hospital announced today that it has been selected as a winner of the 2026 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Imagine Grant: Children's Health Innovation Award, a grant opportunity designed to accelerate innovation to improve chi more
New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Center Brings Together UConn Expertise with Industry, Tribal Partners
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 21 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Center Brings Together UConn Expertise with Industry, Tribal Partners
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The UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has launched the Center for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Modernization (CPMM), a new initiative designed to accelerate innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing, strengthen domestic supply chains, and expand access to high-quality medicin more
New Poll: Ahead of Midterms, Black and Latino Battleground Voters Rate Climate a High Priority When Tied to Affordability and Pollution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release:
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New Poll: Ahead of Midterms, Black and Latino Battleground Voters Rate Climate a High Priority When Tied to Affordability and Pollution
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Nearly 9 in 10 prioritize lower energy costs and less pollution, signaling that candidates should make these issues central to their closing pitches
With the midterm elections two weeks away, a new poll of Black and Latino voters in se more
NEW POLL: Voters Overwhelmingly Trust Democrats on Core Issues 13 Days Before the Midterms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW POLL: Voters Overwhelmingly Trust Democrats on Core Issues 13 Days Before the Midterms
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Generic congressional ballot lead for Democrats increases to 11 points
A new poll from the New York Times/Siena puts Democrats ahead on which party voters trust to tackle the cost of living, the economy, corruption, foreign wars, immigration, and AI.
Voters believe the Democratic Party is more
NiCE Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner(r) Magic Quadrant(tm) for Contact Center as a Service. Delivering AI-Powered Customer Service at Enterprise Scale
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NiCE Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner(r) Magic Quadrant(tm) for Contact Center as a Service. Delivering AI-Powered Customer Service at Enterprise Scale
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NiCE redefines the CCaaS era as AI and human agents unite to resolve customer needs across the enterprise
Hoboken, N.J., October 21, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced it has more
NPS Announces Nine Digital Trident II Projects Addressing Pacific Operational Challenges
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Naval Postgraduate School posted the following news:
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NPS Announces Nine Digital Trident II Projects Addressing Pacific Operational Challenges
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The Naval Postgraduate School Office of Research and Innovation announced nine projects selected for development through the Digital Trident II initiative. Chosen through a competitive process, the projects bring NPS researchers, operational stakeholders and partners together to address consequential challenges facing more
NVIDIA Advances Isaac Platform for General-Purpose Robotics With New Reference Humanoid, Frameworks, Simulation Pipelines and Data
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release:
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NVIDIA Advances Isaac Platform for General-Purpose Robotics With New Reference Humanoid, Frameworks, Simulation Pipelines and Data
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News Summary:
* Agile Robots announces Agile ONE SN, a humanoid reference platform built on NVIDIA Isaac GR00T and NVIDIA Jetson Thor with planne more
NVIDIA and Supply Chain Partners Expand Capacity to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Buildout
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release:
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NVIDIA and Supply Chain Partners Expand Capacity to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Buildout
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* Substrate agreements with IBIDEN, Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Unimicron Technology Corporation will, in aggregate, drive a 2.5x increase in capacity over the next three more
NVIDIA Introduces DSX POD AI Factories to Accelerate Europe's Infrastructure Deployment
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release:
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NVIDIA Introduces DSX POD AI Factories to Accelerate Europe's Infrastructure Deployment
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* NVIDIA introduces DSX POD, a reference design for complete Vera Rubin AI factories built by partners in modular containers, integrated and validated before delivery.
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NVIDIA Launches OpenShell Reference Architecture for Safe AI Agents
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release:
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NVIDIA Launches OpenShell Reference Architecture for Safe AI Agents
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* The NVIDIA OpenShell Reference Architecture delivers enterprise governance, isolation and security for building, containing, observing and enforcing safe agents across enterprise infrastructur more
NVIDIA, Nokia and Leading Telecom Operators Turn Networks Into Distributed Intelligence Platforms
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release:
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NVIDIA, Nokia and Leading Telecom Operators Turn Networks Into Distributed Intelligence Platforms
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* Leading global telecom operators are expanding NVIDIA-powered computing across their networks to deliver advanced services closer to people and businesses, improv more
NY Governor's Race: Hochul 55%, Blakeman 41%, Quinnipiac University New York State Poll Finds; Nearly A Quarter Of Voters Still Unfamiliar With Blakeman
HAMDEN, Connecticut, Oct. 21 -- Quinnipiac University Poll posted the following news:
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NY Governor's Race: Hochul 55%, Blakeman 41%, Quinnipiac University New York State Poll Finds; Nearly A Quarter Of Voters Still Unfamiliar With Blakeman
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In the final stretch of New York's gubernatorial race, Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul receives 55 percent support among likely voters and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman receives 41 percent support, with 4 percent not choosing a candidate, a more
Ochsner Health named 2026 Digital Health Most Wired
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release:
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Ochsner Health named 2026 Digital Health Most Wired
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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through our mission to serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate.
Thank you for choosing Ochsner Health for your care. We are committed to making an ongoing difference in the health of o more
OpenAI Acquires Orchestra Bio
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 20, 2026
OpenAI acquires Orchestra Bio
AI-powered drug development platform accelerates progress toward new treatments.
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OpenAI has acquired Orchestra Bio, a platform that helps biopharma teams coordinate the complex process of drug development. We're bringing Orchestra's team and technology together with Rosalind, our AI models and tools for l more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Warner, Himes, Morelle Demand Big Tech Uphold Election Integrity Efforts
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Key Democratic Committee Leaders to Tech CEOs: "We strongly urge you to enhance--not reduce--your election security efforts in the final days before the 2026 midterms"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), more
Penn Vet Researchers Reveal Conserved and Species-Specific Architecture of Retinal Photoreceptors
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news:
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Penn Vet Researchers Reveal Conserved and Species-Specific Architecture of Retinal Photoreceptors
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Photoreceptors, the light-sensing cells of the retina, contain a highly specialized structure called the photoreceptor sensory cilium, whose microscopic organization is critical to the cell's function. This structure and the tissue surrounding it are directly imp more
Physician-lawyer on private practice HR: Here's how to hire--and fire
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Physician-lawyer on private practice HR: Here's how to hire--and fire
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Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, is one of the rare breed of physician-lawyers, so he gets healthcare law. Add to that, he built his own legal practice, so he also gets building a business.
"I worked for a very large law firm--made partner at a very large law firm--and wanted to leave. So in my off time a more
Premier's AI-First Supply Chain and Quality Intelligence Products Enter Real-World Member Workflows
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release:
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Premier's AI-First Supply Chain and Quality Intelligence Products Enter Real-World Member Workflows
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Six months after announcing its multi-year technology investment, Premier moves from promise to proof, as health systems begin using and refining AI-enabled capabilities ahead of broader availability.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- October 21, 2026 -- At i more
Price Still Dominates Car Buying in U.S. and Europe, While China Puts Technology First--Bain & Company Survey
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 (TNSrep) -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release:
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Price still dominates car buying in US and Europe, while China puts technology first--Bain & Company survey
BOSTON & MUNICH--October 21, 2026-- New technologies, including AI, are changing how consumers research and choose cars around the globe. Brand loyalty is decreasing and price continues to play a powerful role in purchasing decisions in the US and Europe, but l more
Program Uses Space Medicine to Launch Students Into STEM
OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 21 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Program Uses Space Medicine to Launch Students Into STEM
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NASA-funded program will introduce Mississippi students to artificial intelligence, robotics, healthcare
OXFORD, Miss. - A new University of Mississippi STEM program will introduce students to artificial intelligence and healthcare by exploring one of the biggest challenges in spaceflight: keeping astronauts healthy in space.
In a program more
Redwire and EnduroSat Sign MOU to Strengthen European Space Infrastructure
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 21 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, posted the following news release:
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Redwire and EnduroSat Sign MOU to Strengthen European Space Infrastructure
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KRUIBEKE, Belgium (October 21, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defence technology solutions, and EnduroSat, a space company building standardized, software-flexible sate more
Rep. Moolenaar: DHS Blocks China-Based DeepSeek From Federal IT Systems
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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DHS Blocks China-Based DeepSeek From Federal IT Systems
October 19, 2026
Today, Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China made the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) order banning DeepSeek technology from all federal civilian agencies more
Rewrite this! Annual Teens and Screens report reveals young audiences are redefining modern storytelling
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 21 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release:
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Rewrite this! Annual Teens and Screens report reveals young audiences are redefining modern storytelling
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* A study by the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA found that young audiences surveyed value stories of all lengths on a variety of media platforms, from TikTok videos to feature-length films in a theater.
* Over half of respondents said they feel fascinated more
Riccio Digital Medicine and Health Technology Initiative Awards Inaugural Pilot Grants to joint UMass Amherst and UMass Chan Teams
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Riccio Digital Medicine and Health Technology Initiative Awards Inaugural Pilot Grants to joint UMass Amherst and UMass Chan Teams
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Research using finger-clip sensors to predict breathing problems in premature babies and a machine learning-assisted wearable biosensor for multiplexed biomarker monitoring to manage gout flares are among the first pilot projects to be funded through the Riccio D more
Rivera legislation protecting children from online victimization and hazing heads to the governor's desk: Bill tightens mandated reporter obligations in the age of AI
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Rivera legislation protecting children from online victimization and hazing heads to the governor's desk: Bill tightens mandated reporter obligations in the age of AI
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Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 21, 2026 | 5:08 PM
HARRISBURG, Oct. 21 - Bipartisan legislation to better protect Pennsylvania's children from sexually explicit Artificial Intelligence-generated deepfak more
Safeguarding America's food supply: Preserving what we produce
ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news:
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Safeguarding America's food supply: Preserving what we produce
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During the summer of 2026, the vulnerability of food was top-of-mind for many Americans, as thousands of people across the United States reported symptoms of a Cyclospora infection that eventually was linked to iceberg lettuce.
It was a compelling reminder of how a contaminant can affect foo more
Scaling agentic AI across the enterprise with Amazon Quick
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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Scaling agentic AI across the enterprise with Amazon Quick
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Organizations have an abundance of AI tools, but they have a workflow problem: disconnected tools, lack of access to data, and productivity gains that may not travel past the team that found them. Amazon Quick is built to close that gap, and PwC moved early--as a Global System Integrator Partner and one of its earliest enterpris more
SEMI Forecasts 11.8% Growth in Silicon Wafer Shipments in 2026, With Record Highs Expected through 2029
MILPITAS, California, Oct. 21 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI Forecasts 11.8% Growth in Silicon Wafer Shipments in 2026, With Record Highs Expected through 2029
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MILPITAS, Calif. - October 21, 2026 - Global silicon wafer shipments are projected to increase 11.8% in 2026 to 14,420 million square inches (MSI), SEMI reported today in its annual silicon ship more
Southwest Airlines Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results; Record Revenue Performance Drives Year-Over-Year Margin Expansion
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release:
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Southwest Airlines Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results; Record Revenue Performance Drives Year-Over-Year Margin Expansion
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* Record third quarter operating revenue and all-time record unit revenues
* Expanded margins year-over-year despite significant fuel headwind
* Announced Southwest Icon Lounge(tm) network
* Will host a Capital Markets Day in New York City on March 2, 2027
D more
States With the Most Data Centers Don't Pay More for Electricity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release:
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States With the Most Data Centers Don't Pay More for Electricity
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More than half of America's mapped data centers sit in five states. California is the only one where households pay far above more
Study Abroad and Basketball Were Keys to This Alum's Success
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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Study Abroad and Basketball Were Keys to This Alum's Success
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Megan Selmon Kelly '03 tells YD3 Network how Trinity University offered her the athletic and academic experiences she needed for a career in foreign service.
Trinity University alum Megan Selmon Kelly '03 credits her experiences as a student-athlete on the Tigers' 2003 NCAA Division III national championship basketball team with helping prepare he more
Temple helps bridge the digital divide in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Temple helps bridge the digital divide in North Philadelphia
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Through a partnership with the City of Philadelphia, Temple's Community Gateway is helping residents build digital literacy skills and share their knowledge with others in their neighborhoods.
Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg
Over the summer, Temple's Community Gateway, the university's neighborhood resource center, hosted a series of free dig more
The Dying Art of Quotations: Incorporating Technology - Even AI - Without Losing the Human Connection
ITASCA, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release:
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The Dying Art of Quotations: Incorporating Technology - Even AI - Without Losing the Human Connection
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 / News The Dying Art of Quotations: Incorporating Technology - Even AI - Without Losing the Human Connection AdobeStock Photos Depending on how long you've been in the industry, you have either been, or heard the tales of, the sa more
Tod Machover's new symphony plays with AI while reflecting on democracy
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Tod Machover's new symphony plays with AI while reflecting on democracy
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Innovation, reflection, and celebration will blend at the Boston Symphony Orchestra this week, where MIT composer Tod Machover's inventive new work "already and not yet" will see its world premiere on Thursday.
Machover, one of the world's most prominent composers, has incorporated multiple ongoing interests more
Trump Says Taiwan Has Struck 20-Year Alaska LNG Deal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Trump Says Taiwan Has Struck 20-Year Alaska LNG Deal
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President Trump announced that Taiwan plans to buy 6 million metric tons of LNG annually from Alaska's LNG project, bringing natural gas from the state's North Slope to markets in the state and abroad.
Taiwan signed a letter of intent in March 2025 and will invest up to $4.4 billion in the major pipeline and LNG export proj more
TTP Report: How Apple and Google Make It Easy for Kids to Access Nudify Apps
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSbrep) -- Tech Transparency Project, a research initiative and project of the Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release:
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TTP Report: How Apple and Google Make It Easy for Kids to Access Nudify Apps
October 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new investigation by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) found that accounts registered as 13-year-olds could easily find and download dozens of "nudify" apps in the Apple and Google app stores. The apps, which more
UC San Diego Joins ARPA-H-Funded Initiative to Launch Drug-Testing Platform for Alzheimer's Disease
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Joins ARPA-H-Funded Initiative to Launch Drug-Testing Platform for Alzheimer's Disease
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New research platform will use blood-based biomarkers and a national clinical trial network to test multiple potential treatments at once, with the goal of identifying promising therapies faster.
Story by:
Topics covered:
Researchers from the University of California San Diego w more
UCLA Anderson presents Loeb Awards honoring best in business, financial journalism
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 21 -- The University of California at Los Angeles posted the following news release:
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UCLA Anderson presents Loeb Awards honoring best in business, financial journalism
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From investigations into financial dealings at the White House to exposes of dangerous workplaces, shadowy oil-shipping networks and the financial forces driving the artificial intelligence boom, some of the year's most consequential journalism took center stage at the 2026 Gerald Loeb Awa more
UDC to Welcome International Business Scholars and Industry Leaders for 50th Anniversary Conference
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news:
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UDC to Welcome International Business Scholars and Industry Leaders for 50th Anniversary Conference
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The University of the District of Columbia will welcome international business scholars, industry leaders and doctoral students from across the United States and abroad Nov. 5-7 as its School of Business and Public Administration hosts the 50th anniversary conference of the Academy of Internati more
UM Plans Montana's First 'Human-Centered' AI Career Certificate
MISSOULA, Montana, Oct. 21 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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UM Plans Montana's First 'Human-Centered' AI Career Certificate
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MISSOULA - Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world - fast. That's why the University of Montana this year proposed the state's first-ever career certificate designed to help students keep up.
But learning what AI can do is only part of the mission. UM's Career Certificate in Human-Centered AI will challenge students to thin more
University of Phoenix Transfer Credit Webinar
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 21 -- The University of Phoenix posted the following news release:
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University of Phoenix Transfer Credit Webinar
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Complimentary webinar helps current and prospective students learn about transfer credit, prior learning opportunities and affordable degree pathways
University of Phoenix is recognizing National Transfer Student Week by offering a complimentary on-demand webinar designed to help current and prospective students learn about transfer credit and how p more
University of Utah Health Recognized for Digital Health Achievement as 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 21 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
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University of Utah Health Recognized for Digital Health Achievement as 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
Oct 21, 2026
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has announced the results of its 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey, an internationally recognized benchmarking program that honors excellence in digitally enabled health care. University more
UNLV Black Fire Innovation Is Fueling Southern Nevada's Growing Tech Ecosystem
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 21 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Black Fire Innovation Is Fueling Southern Nevada's Growing Tech Ecosystem
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A casino guest sits down at a slot machine and uses the integrated QR code or touch screen to order a drink. The request is received by a digital point-of-sale system, and an automated Smartender by Smart Bar USA dispenses the beverage. A human or potentially a robotic server grabs the drink and delivers it t more
URochester names Christian Darabos inaugural associate vice president for research computing
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 21 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news:
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URochester names Christian Darabos inaugural associate vice president for research computing
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The new role will help advance the computing, data, and AI capabilities that power research and discovery across the University.
The University of Rochester has appointed Christian Darabos as its inaugural associate vice president for research computing, a new University-wide leadership position focused on more
UT System honors three UT San Antonio faculty members for teaching excellence
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news:
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UT System honors three UT San Antonio faculty members for teaching excellence
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UT San Antonio faculty members Anibal Diogenes, DDS, PhD, Monica Lawson, PhD, and Rita Mitra, DMA, MS, have been named recipients of the 2026 Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award. Presented by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, the award is the system's highest teaching honor and recognizes facu more
UTC computer science team's AI research paper accepted to NeurIPS 2026
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga campus posted the following news:
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UTC computer science team's AI research paper accepted to NeurIPS 2026
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A research team in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Computer Science and Engineering has had a paper accepted to the main track of NeurIPS 2026, one of the world's leading conferences in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The paper, "SCDM: Scalable Causal Discovery in Non more
UW-Eau Claire economics student selected for summer 2026 research at University of Virginia
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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UW-Eau Claire economics student selected for summer 2026 research at University of Virginia
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Rozowski told Carver about the UVA opportunity, noting that she had become a strong researcher and the UVA lab would be a "remarkable next step" in her trajectory.
"Grace's summer experience is a great story for several reasons, not the least of which being that she earned a place in a v more
When Reckoning Isn't Enough
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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When Reckoning Isn't Enough
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In the Lead magazine seeks to inform future leaders, generate global dialogue on leadership and build a community that sees more effective leadership as a prerequisite to building a better world.
It is published by the Buccino Leadership Institute, developing leaders at Seton Hall for over 30 years. This edition reaffirms Seton Hall's commitment to fostering innovative, more
"Invest in Germany Summit": Amazon Announces 16 Billion Euro Investment in Germany in 2027
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 20 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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"Invest in Germany Summit": Amazon Announces 16 Billion Euro Investment in Germany in 2027
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Berlin - Amazon plans to invest more than 16 billion euros in Germany in 2027. The new investments span jobs, technology, and infrastructure. These include the expansion of data centers and AI infrastructure, high-speed satellite internet through Amazon Leo, new logistics projects across the count more
AI at Whitman: Curiosity, Connection & Critique
WALLA WALLA, Washington, Oct. 20 -- Whitman College posted the following news:
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AI at Whitman: Curiosity, Connection & Critique
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Why a liberal arts college like Whitman is uniquely suited to navigate and question what AI means for how today's students learn
By Meilee D. Bridges and Margie Reece '93
Photography by Patrick Record and Kim Fetrow '96 of Kim Fetrow Photography
"A Whitman education gives students a chance to explore artificial intelligence tools and think critically about more
Beyond the Algorithm: AI Risk, Regulation and (Re)invention
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news:
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Beyond the Algorithm: AI Risk, Regulation and (Re)invention
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AI has rapidly evolved from a technical issue to a board-level governance priority that is fundamentally reshaping enterprise risk oversight and leaving boards facing a central tension: While AI-driven innovation is potentially transformative, it can also introduce novel vulnerability and expose existing weaknesses.
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Calix Expands SmartMDU To Unlock Multifamily Growth
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 20 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Calix Expands SmartMDU To Unlock Multifamily Growth
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Calix Expands SmartMDU To Help Providers Win Multifamily Markets With Resident Experiences That Earn up to 95% Satisfaction
Award-winning SmartMDU on the Calix One platform is purpose-built to help service providers support property owners and managers in delivering better connected experi more
Courier: Official Report Called a Close Epstein Associate a Neuroscientist. He Was Anything But
NEW YORK, Oct. 20 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary by investigative reporter Jackie Appel:
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October 19, 2026
An Official Report Called a Close Epstein Associate a Neuroscientist. He Was Anything But.
A special commission tasked by the New Mexico Legislature to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's conduct in the state will soon release its final findings, but its interim report has already raised questions surrounding what the committee more
Execution, Not Ambition, Now Separates AI Economies as Japan and South Korea Join the Pioneers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Execution, Not Ambition, Now Separates AI Economies as Japan and South Korea Join the Pioneers
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* Since BCG's 2024 AI Maturity Matrix, Japan and South Korea Join Canada, Mainland China, Singapore, the UK, and the US as AI Pioneers
* New BCG Research Finds AI Readiness Has Significantly Advanced Globally, with Execution Speed by Gover more
Exploring transportation safety and technology
MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 20 -- The University of Idaho posted the following news release:
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Exploring transportation safety and technology
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Kevin Chang discusses transportation research, bicycle safety, school transportation and how engineers are adapting to new technology
BY Leigh Cooper and Danae Lenz
Photos by Melissa Hartley
October 20, 2026
Every morning, school buses stop traffic and parents circle the school drop-off line. And there are engineering experts who specialize in moving more
Federal Court Blocks Memphis City Council's Ban on Community Members and Restricts Enforcement of Unconstitutional Speech Rules
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 20 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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Federal Court Blocks Memphis City Council's Ban on Community Members and Restricts Enforcement of Unconstitutional Speech Rules
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A federal judge in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee granted a temporary restraining order today preventing the Memphis City Council from enforcing its ban on community members attending City Council meetings and prohibiting enforcement of s more
George Mason course brings expertise from audio description pioneer
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- George Mason University posted the following news:
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George Mason course brings expertise from audio description pioneer
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Halliburton announces third quarter 2026 results
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release:
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Halliburton announces third quarter 2026 results
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Halliburton Company announced today net income attributable to company of $417 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026
Q3 2026 Earnings Release - view the complete report (pdf)
HOUSTON - October 20, 2026 - Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced to more
How the Hearsay Rule Can Solve Evidence Law's AI Problem
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 20 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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How the Hearsay Rule Can Solve Evidence Law's AI Problem
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Imagine a witness feeds evidence from a criminal case into an AI tool and then tells the jury whom the tool identified as the culprit. If the witness had consulted a real person instead, that testimony would be barred as hearsay. But artificial intelligence is not a person; its statement falls outside the hearsay definition under today's rules of more
Interim Meeting education sessions
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Interim Meeting education sessions
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The education sessions for the 2026 lnterim Meeting will take place Nov. 5, 6 and 8 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Education sessions are live activities.. Join your colleagues in person for programming on the topics that matter most to you. Information on the sessions will be posted as it become more
Johnson & Johnson to Showcase the Future of Surgical Intelligence at Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 20 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release:
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Johnson & Johnson to Showcase the Future of Surgical Intelligence at Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, October 19, 2026 - Johnson & Johnson will showcase digital surgery technologies and its strategic collaboration with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DOH), to advance surgical intelligence at the Abu Dhabi Future Health S more
Kean Professor Receives Nearly $900,000 from NASA to Improve Space Rover Navigation
UNION, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Kean University posted the following news release:
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Kean Professor Receives Nearly $900,000 from NASA to Improve Space Rover Navigation
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Kean University Associate Professor Moitrayee Chatterjee, Ph.D., has received a two-year award of nearly $900,000 from NASA to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technology that could help autonomous rovers navigate the moon, Mars and beyond while expanding research opportunities for Kean students.
The award, made thro more
National Academy of Medicine Names Winners of Healthy Longevity Global Grand Prize Competition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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National Academy of Medicine Names Winners of Healthy Longevity Global Grand Prize Competition
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Fourteen innovators were selected to share $2 million in awards recognizing breakthroughs and promising approaches to improving health and well-being across the lifespan
WASHINGTON --The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the winners of the 2026 Healthy Longevity Global Competition Grand Priz more
New Advertising Analysis from MSW Research Highlights the Roles of Brand Messaging and Emotional Connection
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news:
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New Advertising Analysis from MSW Research Highlights the Roles of Brand Messaging and Emotional Connection
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MSW Research has shared findings from an analysis of 631 ads across multiple categories examining how Brand Messaging and Emotional Connection relate to creative effectiveness. Using its Creative Gauge AI(tm) system, MSW evaluated the ads on both dimensions and examined their relatio more
New Poll: Majority of Michiganders want better data center regulation
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 [Category: Political] -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, posted the following news release:
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New Poll: Majority of Michiganders want better data center regulation
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Michigan workers also concerned about impacts of AI on job availability
MICHIGAN -- In recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in concert with Public Policy Polling, four out o more
New Switches Streamline Business, MDU & Residential Deployments
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 20 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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New Switches Streamline Business, MDU & Residential Deployments
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Launch of Calix GigaPro Managed Switches Enables Seamless Business, MDU, and Residential Deployments To Drive Service Provider Growth
The new GigaPro managed switch portfolio gives providers more ways to pair managed switches with Calix appliances and SmartLife experiences, exp more
ROSA Energy Conference builds collaboration across industry, tribal nations, academia
TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 20 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news:
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ROSA Energy Conference builds collaboration across industry, tribal nations, academia
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As energy systems become increasingly interconnected and complex, addressing the challenges of the future requires collaboration across technical, economic, policy and community stakeholders. The ROSA Energy Conference was created to foster those connections, bringing together l more
Splunk State of Observability 2026: Hidden Costs of AI Agents
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 20 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release:
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Splunk State of Observability 2026: Hidden Costs of AI Agents
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New research reveals how observability restores financial predictability as enterprises navigate rising telemetry costs and unpredictable AI bills
News Summary
* The global Splunk State of Observability 2026 report reveals agentic AI is creating unpredictable outcomes and costs, leaving observability practices to more
SwRI applies automation to count unrestrained dogs in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI applies automation to count unrestrained dogs in San Antonio
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October 20, 2026 -- Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is working with the city of San Antonio to conduct an automated survey of "unrestrained" dogs. The program is using machine vision software paired with cell phone cameras, as the city seeks to better characterize the population of free-ranging animal more
University of Phoenix President's Award
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 20 -- The University of Phoenix posted the following news release:
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University of Phoenix President's Award
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Scholars honored for work examining online doctoral education, career optimism and healthcare leadership will be celebrated at the Oct. 22-23 Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the recipients of its inaugural President's Award, recognizing excellence in research, scholarship and doctoral inquiry more
WGAE Launches Partnership with Cloak, an AI-Shielding Tool for Members, Script Registrants
NEW YORK, Oct. 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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WGAE Launches Partnership with Cloak, an AI-Shielding Tool for Members, Script Registrants
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NEW YORK, NY (October 20, 2026) - The Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO (WGAE) today announced a new partnership with Cloak, a software that protects creative content from ingestion by AI models.
Non-WGA East members can add Cloak protection when registering their work throu more
2026 midterm elections: University of Kansas experts available to comment
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 19 - The University of Kansas School of Law posted the following news:
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2026 midterm elections: University of Kansas experts available to comment
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LAWRENCE -- From artificial intelligence to tariffs to the administration of elections, University of Kansas scholars from a variety of disciplines are available to speak with news media on some of the topics at hand in the 2026 midterm elections.
Electoral process
Zach Mohr, professor of public affairs & administrat more
Dallas Fed: Texas employment forecast weakens
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release:
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Dallas Fed: Texas employment forecast weakens
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DALLAS--The Texas Employment Forecast released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas indicates jobs will increase 0.9 percent in 2026, with an 80 percent confidence band of 0.6 to 1.2 percent.
This marks a decrease from the previous month's forecast.
The forecast is based on an average of four models that include projected national GDP, oil f more
Jax State to Host AI Forward Summit Connecting Education and Industry
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 19 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Jax State to Host AI Forward Summit Connecting Education and Industry
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AI Forward: From Classroom to Career will bring together K-12 educators, higher education, students and industry leaders Feb. 11-12; proposals accepted through Nov. 9
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Jacksonville State University will bring educators, students and industry leaders together to explore the rapidly evolving role of artifi more
MAIN STREET vs. THE MERGER: Economic Liberties and We Are CASA Cohost Roundtable on How NextEra-Dominion Megamerger Would Hit Virginia Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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MAIN STREET vs. THE MERGER: Economic Liberties and We Are CASA Cohost Roundtable on How NextEra-Dominion Megamerger Would Hit Virginia Communities
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Woodbridge, VA -- The American Economic Liberties Project and We Are CASA are joining forces for Main Street vs. The Merger: Who Pays for the NextEra-Dominion Deal? a bilingual roundtable bringing together Virginia wor more
Make More Informed Warehouse Technology Decisions with ARC Warehouse Management Systems MarketMap
DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The ARC Advisory Group posted the following news release:
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Make More Informed Warehouse Technology Decisions with ARC Warehouse Management Systems MarketMap
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ARC Advisory Group announced the publication of its new ARC MarketMap for Warehouse Management Systems, an independent, analyst-led evaluation of leading WMS suppliers and their capabilities, strategic direction, and competitive positioning. The report arrives as warehous more
South Korean Antitrust Fines Average 21 Times Higher for US Firms Than Domestic Firms, New Report Finds
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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South Korean Antitrust Fines Average 21 Times Higher for US Firms Than Domestic Firms, New Report Finds
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WASHINGTON--South Korea's competition regulator imposed fines on American companies that averaged 21 times those imposed on Korean companies, according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). The find more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Bipartisan American Affordability & Jobs Act of 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12746) on Oct. 14, 2026, by energy policy specialist Ashley J. Lawson:
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The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Backstop Siting Authority
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA; S. 5653) was introduced on September 30, 2026. The bill would address numerous aspects of energy infrastr more
Congressional Review Act - Defining a "Rule" & Overturning a Rule an Agency Did Not Submit to Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11096) on Oct. 14, 2026, by government and organization and management specialist Maeve P. Carey legislative attorney Valerie C. Brannon.
Here are excerpts:
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The Congressional Review Act: Defining a "Rule" and Overturning a Rule an Agency Did Not Submit to Congress
The Congressional Review Act (CRA, 5 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.801-808) provides Congress with a mechanism to review fe more
Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Federal Civil Service Annuities Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 94-834) on Oct. 14, 2026, entitled "Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Federal Civil Service Annuities" by income security specialist Katelin P. Isaacs.
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) are based on the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index for U more
Federal Government & Anthropic - Considerations for AI Innovation & Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13217) on Oct. 14, 2026, by science and technology policy analyst Laurie Harris and industrial organization and business policy specialist Clare Y. Cho:
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Federal Government and Anthropic: Considerations for AI Innovation and Competition
On February 27, 2026, President Trump directed federal agencies to stop using technology from U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) company An more
H-1B Executive Actions in 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12747) on Oct. 14, 2026, by immigration policy analyst Jill H. Wilson and labor policy analyst Elizabeth Weber Handwerker.
Here are excerpts:
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H-1B Executive Actions in 2026
The H-1B program allows U.S. employers to hire temporary foreign workers for specialty occupation positions (i.e., positions that require specialized knowledge and a college degree). To date in 2026 th more
Office of Navajo & Hopi Indian Relocation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11096) on Oct. 14, 2026, by government and organization and management specialist Maeve P. Carey legislative attorney Valerie C. Brannon.
Here are excerpts:
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The Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation
The federal government divided up tribal lands in the Southwest during the 19th and 20th centuries, triggering long-standing land disputes between the Navajo Nation and more
SEC Proposes Rescission of the Shareholder Proposal Rule Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11489) on Oct. 14, 2026, by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes:
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SEC Proposes Rescission of the Shareholder Proposal Rule
On September 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a proposal to rescind Rule 14a-8, which requires companies subject to the SEC's proxy rules to include qualifying shareholder proposals in their proxy materials. The SEC als more
Statutes of Limitations and Statutes of Repose Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13329) by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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When a Case Can Be Filed: Statutes of Limitations and Statutes of Repose
Many federal laws are subject to time limits known as statutes of limitations or statutes of repose, which generally bar enforcement of the law after a certain amount of time has passed. Congress can set or modify statutes of limitations and repose via more
Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12094) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Robert Holcombe.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle
Background
The Army's XM-30, previously known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), is being designed to replace the M-2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (see Figure 1 for an XM-30 conceptual exa more
DOT's "Family Friendly" Policy & Public Transit Project Funding Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12748) by transportation policy specialist William J. Mallett.
Here are excerpts:
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Department of Transportation's "Family Friendly" Policy and Public Transit Project Funding
On October 1, 2026, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) published for comment revised policy guidance for the Capital Investment Grants Program (CIG). In the Federal Register notice, FTA stated "t more
Farm Credit Administration & Its Board Members Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10767) by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Credit Administration and Its Board Members
Overview
Congress oversees the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), which is the federal financial regulator responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of Farm Credit System (FCS) institutions and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farm more
New Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in the U.S. Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12408) by labor policy analyst Elizabeth Weber Handwerker.
Here are excerpts:
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New Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in the United States
Introduction
The H-2A visa program allows for the temporary admission of foreign workers to the United States to perform agricultural labor or services of a seasonal or temporary nature more
Hurricane Isaias - Brief Overview of FEMA Programs, Resources & Selected Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12745).
The white paper is written by emergency management and disaster recovery specialists Erica A. Lee and Elizabeth M. Webster, flood insurance and emergency management specialist Diane P. Horn, American national government specialist Bruce R. Lindsay, homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter and section research manager Lauren R. Stienstra:
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Iran & Nuclear Weapons Production Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12106) by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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Iran and Nuclear Weapons Production
Since the early 2000s, Tehran's construction of gas centrifuge uranium enrichment facilities has generated widespread concern in Congress that Tehran is pursuing nuclear weapons. According to past U.S. intelligence assessments, Tehran had the capacity to produce nuclear weapons at some more
Iran's Nuclear Program & 2025 UN Sanctions Reimposition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11583) by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
Here are excerpts:
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Iran's Nuclear Program and 2025 UN Sanctions Reimposition
On July 20, 2015, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2231 (2015) to implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and other provisions concerning Iran's nuclear program, Tehran's development of missiles, and arms transfers to more
North Korea's Nuclear Weapons & Missile Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10472) by nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin and defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger:
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North Korea's Nuclear Weapons and Missile Programs
Overview
Over the past decade, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea) has advanced its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, which has raised the threat Pyongyang poses to the Uni more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Allegheny County Human Services Dept. Urges HUD to Prioritize Evidence-Based Permanent Housing Strategies to Reduce Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COUNTY OF Sara Innamorato
County Executive
ALLEGHENY
Department of Human Services
Executive Office
Human Services Building One Smithfield Street Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone (412) 350-5701 Fax (412) 350-4004
Email DHS-Information@alleghenycounty.us
October 13, 2026
Secretary Scott Turner
2415 Eisenhowe more
American Energy & AI: EPA and Army Propose Clearer Definitions of Waters of the United States to Streamline Infrastructure Permitting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works)
U.S. Department of the Army
108 Army Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310-0108
Re: American Energy and AI Coalition's Comment on EPA's Proposed Rule, Updated De more
Bellingham Mayor Lund Urges Census Bureau to Extend Comment Period and Opposes Proposed Changes to Census Residence Criteria and Data Collection
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Office of Mayor Kim Lund
City of Bellingham
Office: (360) 778-8100 | Fax: (360) 778-8101 | Email: mayorsoffice@cob.org | www.cob.org/mayor
210 Lottie Street, Bellingham WA 98225
October 13, 2026
U.S. Census Bureau
4600 Silver Hill Road
Washington, DC 20233
RE: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Pro more
John Burton Advocates for Youth Urges HUD to Maintain Focus on Permanent Housing and Voluntary Services for Youth Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 12, 2026
The Honorable Scott Turner
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
Re: Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness (Docket No. FR-6628-N-01; HUD-2026-1453)
Dear Secret more
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act to Protect Low-Income Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CITY HALL | 200 EAST WELLS STREET, ROOM 201 | MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
414-286-2200 | FAX 414-286-3191 | MAYOR@MILWAUKEE.GOV
October 13, 2026
Via electronic submission
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief more
Tipoffs: GAO Reports (Weekly)
Congressional Review Act - Defining a "Rule" & Overturning a Rule an Agency Did Not Submit to Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11096) on Oct. 14, 2026, by government and organization and management specialist Maeve P. Carey legislative attorney Valerie C. Brannon.
Here are excerpts:
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The Congressional Review Act: Defining a "Rule" and Overturning a Rule an Agency Did Not Submit to Congress
The Congressional Review Act (CRA, 5 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.801-808) provides Congress with a mechanism to review fe more
Office of Navajo & Hopi Indian Relocation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11096) on Oct. 14, 2026, by government and organization and management specialist Maeve P. Carey legislative attorney Valerie C. Brannon.
Here are excerpts:
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The Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation
The federal government divided up tribal lands in the Southwest during the 19th and 20th centuries, triggering long-standing land disputes between the Navajo Nation and more
CBO Issues Cost Estimate for SECURE Grid Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the SECURE Grid Act (S. 4166).
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S. 4166 would reauthorize and amend portions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act that concern states' energy security plans. Under the bill, states would be required to update their plans through September 30, 2031; under current law, that requirement expired on October 31, 2025. For states to continue to qualify for funding from the State Energy Program (SEP more
DOT's "Family Friendly" Policy & Public Transit Project Funding Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12748) by transportation policy specialist William J. Mallett.
Here are excerpts:
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Department of Transportation's "Family Friendly" Policy and Public Transit Project Funding
On October 1, 2026, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) published for comment revised policy guidance for the Capital Investment Grants Program (CIG). In the Federal Register notice, FTA stated "t more
CBO Issues Cost Estimate for SECURE Grid Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the SECURE Grid Act (H.R. 7257).
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H.R. 7257 would reauthorize and amend portions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act that concern states' energy security plans. Under the act, states would be required to update their plans through September 30, 2031; under current law, that requirement expired on October 31, 2025. For states to continue to qualify for funding from the State Energy Program ( more
Hurricane Isaias - Brief Overview of FEMA Programs, Resources & Selected Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12745).
The white paper is written by emergency management and disaster recovery specialists Erica A. Lee and Elizabeth M. Webster, flood insurance and emergency management specialist Diane P. Horn, American national government specialist Bruce R. Lindsay, homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter and section research manager Lauren R. Stienstra:
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